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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte), Hilton Head, SC

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9 (5769)
$31 to $50
Seafood
8 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Low Country, French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Galuzzi
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,769 people are saying

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Best Overall

  • Hilton Head

    Best Food

  • Hilton Head

    Best Service

  • Hilton Head

    Best Ambiance

  • Hilton Head

    Best Value

  • Hilton Head

    Great for fine wines

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie's Coastal Bistro is a top-tier dining destination in Hilton Head, celebrated for its "fabulously delicious fish dishes," "friendly and efficient service," and "cozy atmosphere." Guests frequently commend the restaurant's "outstanding" menu variety and "excellent" wine list. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and "first-class" experience.
5,769 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Coastal Georgia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charlie's continues its tradition of excellence for fine dining on Hilton Head. The renovated ceiling with acoustic tiles to absorb sound go a long way to fix the problem of everything being too loud. Food is always great. As far as I can tell, the service is the best on the island. We've gone here for birthdays and anniversaries, and special get togethers with family and friends, and have not been disappointed.

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  2. Peter

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, large menu and seafood offerings. Pate de Masion was excellent. Wine list is extensive. Our server Val was very knowledgeable on the offering’s. Service was very good. Very nice decor and upscale feel. Added to the list for a return meal.

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  3. Jeff VIP

    Nashville221 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great anniversary dinner on HHI. Third redfish dish during our trip and Charlie's blackened redfish blew the others away!

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  4. Mitch VIP

    West Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abby is great! Thanks for the wonderful experience!!!!

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  5. Scott

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going to Charlie’s once a year for the last 10 years and have never had a bad experience. Best restaurant on the island.

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  6. Dr. Teri VIP

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience! The food, service, table, and ambience were perfect. Just a great evening. I’m already looking forward to my next visit to Charlie’s.

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  7. Suzanne

    Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our birthdays. The meals were delicious and we enjoyed a birthday dessert. The chocolate creme brulee. It's a wonderful restaurant and the people who work there are lovely. Lunch or dinner if you're on Hilton Head Island give it a try. You won't be disappointed..

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  8. Jeff

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Professional. Everyone was extremely nice. Food was great.

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  9. DANA

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A big thanks for Lauren for making our evening special with great service. Dining out with a toddler can sometimes be challenging, but Lauren was very kind to us and our son had to go back inside to tell her goodbye. Also, we were running late as my husband had thrown out his back and they were kind enough to hold our table.

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  10. Paula VIP

    Atlanta106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st class food and service. All 3 of us had fabulously delicious fish dishes. Our server was awesome. Friendly and efficient. Can’t wait to visit again.

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FAQs

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-9277.

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) is rated 4.9 stars by 5769 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

8 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Low Country, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Galuzzi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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