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A photo of River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff restaurant
1. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff
4.9
Exceptional(501)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Bluffton
Booked 5 times today
River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them. River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle. River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge. In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.
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2. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5357)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 108 times today
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.
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3. ELA'S On the Water
4.6
Exceptional(7158)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 92 times today
Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.
A photo of Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar restaurant
4. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.6
Exceptional(3701)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 52 times today
Alexander’s, an upscale seafood restaurant and long-time Hilton Head Island favorite on the dining scene since 1977. It features seasonally-inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally-sourced ingredients.Our menu pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Seafood Pasta, Shrimp and Grits, and Wiener Schnitzel. Reservations are highly encouraged. Alexander’s offers dinner nightly from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM with seasonal early dining from 5:00 PM-5:45 PM.
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5. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island
4.5
Awesome(4428)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 105 times today
From our fresh catch items to our "Coast-to-Coast" entrees, we have the best selection of seafood, steaks and much more! Coastal cuisine highlighting wonderfully realized use of local and seasonal ingredients; with skillful service by an informative staff. Poseidon continues to impress with its phenomenal high-caliber dishes especially the melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Gulf Grouper. Check out our "The World Is Your Oyster" Raw bar, whether you are an oyster aficionado, or not, it is worth it to visit. Pair with a cold glass of white wine and you're in raw bar heaven. Poseidon's unique waterfront site at Shelter Cove Towne Centre overlooks broad creek, allowing for some of the best water and sunset views on Hilton Head. from our outside nautibar to the inside "the world is your oyster" raw bar, and upstairs rooftop bar, Poseidon offers something special for everyone!
A photo of Quarterdeck Waterfront Dining restaurant
6. Quarterdeck Waterfront Dining
4.1
Excellent(881)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
In compliance with Governor Henry McMaster’s executive order requiring restaurants across the state discontinue on-site dining to slow the spread of the coronavirus, The Sea Pines Resort has temporarily closed the dining rooms at all of our restaurants and made several changes to our food and beverage service. Starting at 11am Friday, March 20, we will offer a special to-go “Best of Sea Pines” menu, featuring favorite dishes from all of our restaurants, with FREE delivery within Sea Pines or curbside pickup at the Harbour Town Clubhouse. Gratuity is not included but greatly appreciated. No discounts apply. The Sea Pines Resort remains open and is committed to doing all it can to provide exemplary food service without compromising the health and safety of our guests. As soon as the temporary ban is lifted, we will resume our regular restaurant operations.

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