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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's, Hilton Head, SC

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9 (1660)
$31 to $50
Italian
37 New Orleans Rd, Ste L, Hilton Head, SC 29928-4762

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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-5:30pm), 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Will Overacre
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What 1,660 people are saying

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Overall

  • South Carolina

    Best Value

  • South Carolina

    Italian

  • Hilton Head

    Best Overall

  • Hilton Head

    Best Food

  • Hilton Head

    Best Service

  • Hilton Head

    Best Ambiance

  • Hilton Head

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's offers a cozy, rustic ambiance with "delicious and excellently prepared" dishes. Highlights include fresh-made pasta, "awesome margarita pizza," and standout arancini. The staff is renowned for being "friendly and attentive," with special mentions of exceptional service by Destiny and Michael. It's a "Hilton Head gem" perfect for both casual and memorable dining experiences.
1,660 Reviews
  1. Susan VIP

    Miami - Dade9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We normally eat at Michael Anthony's restaurant and decided on the Market this trip. Such a casual quaint setting. We sat at a high top in the small bar area. We could hold a conversation and were in a spot where no one but the waiter walked by. We started with potato coquettes and Buratta salad. Hubby had the baked ziti and I had spaghetti and crab. Everything was well prepared. I had lump crab on my spaghetti and I was surprised we both had enough left over for lunch today. Michael was our server and checked on us often. We were so happy with our meal and plan on returning next year.

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  2. David

    Atlanta13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a very good pasta dinner. Food and service was very good.

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  3. Robin

    Atlanta25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious!!! Pizzas are great and homemade pastas. Even the salad was fantastic!! Really cute space with relaxing vibe.

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  4. Caryn

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, tasty food, and excellent service as usual! My favorite restaurant on the island.

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  5. Sandra

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The unique setting of The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony’s made our evening more enjoyable. The ambiance of the wine kegs and stone made the room rustic. The shelves and freezers brought a quaintness as customers, families really, came to purchase food for a special home cooked dinner. Our dinner was delicious and excellently prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive. We cannot wait to dine at The Market Cafe again. We know it will be wonderful.

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  6. Irene

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything Great except the Pizza Based on an excellent lunch I had a few weeks ago I went back with friends for happy hour to try the pizza. Service, atmosphere, drinks, appetizers and desserts were great but the pizza was a disappointment. The pepperoni was ok but the white pizza was lacking flavor and ricotta cheese. So I’ll be back but just won’t be ordering the pizza.

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  7. Felicia VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place for lunch. Margarita pizza is awesome.

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  8. Sherrie

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are outstanding one of my favorite places on the island. I live on the island and go their often

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  9. Lawrence

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We continually search for NY/NJ style casual Italian restaurants since moving to Hilton Head from Nj full time a few years ago. The Market Cafe hit the mark! Casual, but high quality. Great red sauce and fresh made pasta. Chicken Parm was excellent! We will definitely be back soon!

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  10. Kendra VIP

    South Carolina28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best wedge salad...I love the protein options.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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 1660 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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