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A photo of River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff restaurant
1. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff
4.9
Exceptional(500)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Bluffton
Booked 17 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. HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(474)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Hilton Head Island
Booked 7 times today
Known as one of the best scratch kitchens in the area, HogsHead offers guests fresh and innovative cuisine, along with Lowcountry staples like chicken & waffles and shrimp & grits, all with the best staff in town. Ask them to recommend their favorite handcrafted cocktail or expertly pair wine from the extensive by the glass or bottle list to complement your dinner.The ever-present Chef/Owner and Philly native John Pashak has been nominated for four James Beard Awards in the Mid-Atlantic area. All the sauces, dressings, desserts and even focaccia bread are made daily from his handwritten recipes. Local fresh catch and filet specials are offered nightly along with the full menu which includes gluten-free options.
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3. Kung Fu Cantina
new
4.5
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Bluffton
Booked 1 time today
Experience the vibrant fusion of East and West at Kung Fu Cantina, where the bold, fiery flavors of Latin America meet the delicate, umami-rich traditions of Asia. Our innovative cuisine blends the best of both worlds, creating a unique dining journey that delights the senses and celebrates the art of culinary fusion.
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4. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5334)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 99 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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5. ELA'S On the Water
4.6
Exceptional(7134)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 76 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.
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6. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
4.9
Exceptional(5766)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 49 times today
Focusing predominately on fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare, Charlie’s is the place for good food, good wine and unforgettable memories all enjoyed in a quaint French country atmosphere.A Savannah native, Charlie Golson’s interest in the French language and culture took him to Paris. After a long stint in the fast paced hotel kitchens of Washington DC, he was ready to move back closer to home. It was at that time he was able to open up a one room French bistro. The restaurant has grown over the years, but the ‘Green Star’ remains steadfast in offering the finest ingredients the Low country has to offer with a menu that is hand written daily. Resort Casual.
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7. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island
4.5
Awesome(4413)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 112 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!
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8. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill
4.4
Awesome(3831)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 107 times today
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."
A photo of Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island restaurant
9. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island
4.6
Exceptional(6090)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 59 times today
A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960s and t's restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week and is located next to WiseGuys on Main Street on Hilton Head Island and off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads, and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous! Served from 11 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, Frankie Bones is the perfect atmosphere for a business or family lunch.
A photo of Nectar Farm Kitchen - Hilton Head restaurant
10. Nectar Farm Kitchen - Hilton Head
4.3
Awesome(1087)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 54 times today
Discover the all-new Hilton Head Nectar, now open near Shelter Cove in a beautifully updated space with an elegantly lit and heated porch for year-round comfort. Enjoy our exciting new menu items made with the best locally sourced ingredients , perfect for a casual breakfast & lunch, or an ornate dinner. Whether dining indoors or on our cozy porch, you’ll love the fresh flavors and inviting atmosphere. Experience where local flavor meets Southern hospitality at the reimagined Nectar!

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