The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

Name: The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's
Address: 37 New Orleans Rd Ste L, Hilton Head, SC, United States, 29928-4762
Telephone: (843) 785-6272
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

581 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires.
Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”
Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-6:00pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.
Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts.
Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Takeout

(843) 785-6272

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–8:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(843) 785-6272
Website
http://www.michael-anthonys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Will Overacre

Location
37 New Orleans Rd Ste L Hilton Head, SC 29928-4762
Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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We offer a variety of gluten-free options but we are not a gluten-free restaurant. Our fresh pasta and pizza dough are made in our kitchen daily and we can not ensure cross contamination will not occur. Please advise your server or manager if you are Celiac and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Small Bites

Meatballs$12.00
House made meatballs in pomodoro sauce, topped with Parmigiana
Arancini$11.00
Risotto balls stuffed with fontina, breaded and fried, served with vodka sauce and basil oil
Salmon Carpaccio$15.00
Scottish smoked salmon, mascarpone, capers, red onion, lemon and arugula
Fried Calamari$13.00
Fried calamari with arrabbiata sauce
Pane con Formaggio$10.00
Baguette topped with herbs, garlic butter and mozzarella with a San Marzano tomato dipping sauce

Salads

*Add grilled or blackened chicken or shrimp to any salad - $7

Panzanella$11.00
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, arugula, olive focaccia and fresh burrata with a red wine vinaigrette
Cafe Caesar$11.00
Romaine lettuce with focaccia croutons, classic caesar dressing, lemon zest, fried anchovies and Parmigiano
Italian Wedge Salad$11.00
Romaine wedge with heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy pancetta and gorgonzola
Tossed Caprese$11.00
Heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, roasted red peppers, arugula and buffalo mozzarella tossed in olive oil with an aged balsamic

Personal Pizza

Cafe Margherita$16.00
Mozzarella, blistered cherry tomatoes, dressed arugula, spicy sundried tomato base, topped with a drizzle of basil aioli, and aged balsamic vinegar
Prosciutto$16.00
Prosciutto with extra virgin olive oil base, mozzarella, spicy honey and arugula
Taylor Street$18.00
Pomodoro sauce base with mozzarella, sliced link sausage, roasted red peppers and onions
Cacio e Pepe with Sausage$15.00
Sharp and rich cheese sauce with cracked black pepper, crumbled sausage and onions, topped with olive oil

Small Plate Pasta

All pastas are served with crostini, baguettes are available for $3.50

Spaghetti and Crab$23.00
House made spaghetti with crab, arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper, white wine, garlic and olive oil
Low Country Pasta$19.00
Fresh tagliatelle, local shrimp, sliced link sausage, roasted red peppers and onions in a creole cream sauce
Strozzapreti$17.00
House made Strozzapreti with crumbled Italian sausage, mushrooms, cream and a touch of nutmeg
Quattro Formaggi Ravioli$18.00
Ravioli filled with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano and scamorza cheeses, tossed with vodka sauce
Baked Ziti Bolognese$18.00
Ziti with house made Bolognese sauce, a touch of cream, topped with mozzarella and bak

Meat & Seafood

Filetto di Manzo$25.00
Seared beef tenderloin, carved around the plate with blistered heirloom cherry tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano, arugula, garnished with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Italian Sausage$16.00
Grilled house made link sausage with roasted red peppers, onions, arugula and pomodoro sauce
Chicken Parmigiana$20.00
Chicken breast lightly breaded and fried, baked with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano served with spaghetti pomodoro
Scallops$22.00
Pan seared diver scallops with roasted garlic and spinach risotto topped with a charred tomato coulis
Fresh Catch of the Day$25.00
Fresh catch of the day served Chef's way

Shareable Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Pan roasted brussels sprouts with shallots, pancetta and aged balsamic
Scalloped Potatoes$8.00
Potatoes, cream, butter and paprika
Roasted Cauliflower$8.00
Pan roasted cauliflower with Salmoriglio sauce

What 581 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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RandyandLauren
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
In a time where the service industry is struggling, Michael Anthonys was a pure stand out. Amazing staff and such a cute atmosphere. I only wish they offered bread for the table.
LD
LadyDi
Charleston
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the atmosphere and food. The wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We have always had good experiences at this place.
SB
SusanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and great service, especially from Jack our server. All members of the staff were welcoming and friendly Great restaurant!
A
Allabouthefood
Salt Lake City
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good. Pizza , pasta Fish and the bread So good don’t miss this place
DM
DickM
Raleigh
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
So far above our expectations that we were "dazzled" Wine was excellent, the lettuce wedge was absolutely exceptional. Fun place to go and you will be pleased. Make a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come to HHI once a year for a week and eat out for dinner every night. Hands down the best food we've had this year or last year. Had appetizers, the fish special, the steak special, pizza of the day, raviolis, and 4 various desserts for everyone.
HM
HalM
Charleston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
KS
KathyS
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone enjoyed their food. The branzino fish of the day entree was superb! Followed up with a chocolate martini for dessert. Delicious. Service was great as well. Michael was very efficient and sweet. Great evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff very friendly. Tagliatelle Bolognese was a generous helping for small plate. Delicious. My wife has a caprese sandwich with pasta salad. Fresh ingredients and great taste. Will definitely be back.
C
Connie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Chef and servers. Friendly, attentive and the food is outrageously delicious.
M
Margoritahville
Nashville
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ate at the bar and it was delightful. Staff and service were spot on, food was sooo good. A perfect way to enjoy outstanding Italian food at a very reasonable price. Buon Appetito!
FS
FredSmith
Charleston
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The café appears to be a sub brand for Michael Anthony’s and it does the job well. It appears that the menu does not have all of the exquisite offerings from the Michael Anthony’s menu but does appear offer lower price points and a somewhat less relaxed atmosphere which can be a more than fair trade off. Everyone in our party of four was pleased with their meal and all would definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place very friendly and knowledgeable staff . Very good food at reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend
NY
NYNICK
Charleston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent, food, service and friendly atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best food in Hilton Head!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Smaller menu, smaller seating area and big flavor! Friendly staff!
JD
JosephD
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent, as always. Our server Danielle was very competent, pleasant and efficient. The Brussel sprout side dish is great, with balsamic vinegar, pancetta and shallots. a good selection as an appetizer or a side with pizzas.
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Reliable
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our meals were outstanding and the staff was friendly and attentive. The chef can put to visit with us during dinner.
C
Cindy
Savannah
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We decided to eat outside at the Market Cafe and it was just as delightful as it is inside. Our waiter, Michael, did a great job taking care of us as we celebrated my husband's birthday. The food was EXCELLENT as usual! The mushroom risotto was awesome and so was the chopped caprese salad. Kacey, the assistant manager was very friendly and personable also. Such a delightful place to go to dinner. The smaller portions are perfect for us!
S
Susan
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love sitting at the bar at the Marketplace. The food is always delicious and our server, Deborah, was outstanding!
DO
DonO
Charleston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
My wife and I eat at the Market Cafe numerous Friday evenings to unwind and enjoy a bottle of wine. Recently our beloved $90 bottle of Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon is now $150. I understand the need to increase prices >> but $60!!! We most likely won't visit as often.
CN
CNS1
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely great simple Italian fare served with excellence. The chef even greeted us at our table
LH
LindaH
Charleston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love everything about the Market Cafe. Food is delicious and consistent, and the staff is very friendly. Even the chef came out to introduce himself and mingle with guests. I enjoy Italian style food but can't tolerate much garlic. They were very accommodating. I also like that there are options for small portions. Most Italian places leave me feeling stuffed. And if that is your goal, you can certainly achieve it. But for those who prefer a little lighter fare, there are many tasty options as well as shareable items. I enjoyed dessert and still felt comfortably satisfied upon leaving the Market Cafe. I've also shopped in the market. For a cook-at-home option, I highly recommend their lasagna bolognese and the limoncello tiramisu.
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Local
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
only problem - limited menu. Other than that it was good
F
Foodie
Atlanta
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food choices and fabulous service
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Lulu
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, lovely service, warm atmosphere. The home-made pasta is delicious, order whatever they recommend!
E
Ellen
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Bar seating wasn't very comfortable -- I'm sort enough that it had a hard time getting onto/off of the chair. Why don't restaurants ever provide a step stool for those of us who are vertically challenged? That being said, the food is terrific. I've paid a lot more for meals in Hilton Head that aren't nearly as good as The Market. A laid back feel, a very enjoyable evening. Restaurant manager was very aware of the tendency for the music to be quite loud at times. As someone who is sensitive to loud noises, this awareness was MUCH appreciated.
MS
MarkS
Charleston
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice casual spot with a hint of the great food next door.
PP
PatriciaP
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was great and plates were good size. Very enjoyable
m
maryh
Charleston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
There was no a/c. Would have been nice to know. I guess we could have walked out but....
HM
HalM
Charleston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
e
elliok
Atlanta
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are a family of four and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The service was perfect. We had the calamari, arancini, Margherita pizza, baked ziti, scallops and a crab pasta dish along with profiteroles and gelato for dessert. Everything was amazing. We were absolutely return.
TO
TONY
Philadelphia
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Not to bad Cozy little place everything was good drinks for great food great service great but the air-conditioning broke a little bit hot inside
CM
CindyMc
Charleston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is my go to place. Service amazing..food spectacular..prices very fair...always consistent.
J
Jojo
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was outstanding. Food delicious!
EF
ExquisiteFineDining
Poconos
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit and wow, we were pleasantly surprised! For dinner it is billed as stepping into an Italian trattoria and we concur. The atmosphere and ambience was terrific, the hostess and waitress were superb, and the food was exceptional. For the smaller plates, it is a bit on the pricey side, but if you’re getting the best, that comes with a bit higher price point. When we visit this area again, this will be a dining venue we will definitely enjoy again.
JS
JamesS
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
On vacation here for nearly 2 weeks now and it is by far the best meal we've yet. All dishes were very fresh and made to order with great attention to detail. Service was excellent. Will definitely return on future trips to Hilton Head Island.
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dgdgdgdg
New England
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely outside courtyard Great service For a “Market” it has an extensive and eclectic menu Individual pizzas great Bonzini Puntanesca superb Risotto Fabulous Specials wonderful Shhhhh keep it a secret
RM
ReinhardM
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe. Great atmosphere at the bar and great food.
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DonO
Charleston
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My wife and I go here a lot on Fridays to catch up, it's casual and relaxing.

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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-6272.

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's is rated 4.9 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(843) 785-6272

Google Map for The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

37 New Orleans Rd Ste L Hilton Head, SC 29928-4762

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hilton Head Island
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–8:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Will Overacre
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.michael-anthonys.com/
Phone number
(843) 785-6272

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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Meatballs

Scallops

Small Bites

Meatballs$12.00

Arancini$11.00

Salmon Carpaccio$15.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Pane con Formaggio$10.00

Salads

Panzanella$11.00

Cafe Caesar$11.00

Italian Wedge Salad$11.00

Tossed Caprese$11.00

Personal Pizza

Cafe Margherita$16.00

Prosciutto$16.00

Taylor Street$18.00

Cacio e Pepe with Sausage$15.00

Small Plate Pasta

Spaghetti and Crab$23.00

Low Country Pasta$19.00

Strozzapreti$17.00

Quattro Formaggi Ravioli$18.00

Baked Ziti Bolognese$18.00

Meat & Seafood

Filetto di Manzo$25.00

Italian Sausage$16.00

Chicken Parmigiana$20.00

Scallops$22.00

Fresh Catch of the Day$25.00

Shareable Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Scalloped Potatoes$8.00

Roasted Cauliflower$8.00

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