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

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9 (1576)
$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 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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 1,576 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

  • Hilton Head

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's is a "hidden gem" in Hilton Head, offering exceptional Italian cuisine in a quaint, charming atmosphere. Renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious" dishes, patrons enjoy a variety of options from wood-fired pizzas to homemade pastas. The welcoming staff ensures a "wonderful dining experience," making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

1,576 Reviews
  1. Julie VIP

    West Virginia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Market. Food is delicious, dark and moody place. Casual. You can get dinner and pick up something to heat up another night.

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  2. Michele VIP

    Charleston55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We come to Hilton Head twice a year & this is one of our must stops. We usually go for happy hour. We had the arancini balls with vodka sauce, cheese pizza & brussel sprouts which again were very delicious. Always plenty of food. A couple of drinks rounded out the night. We will be back in the fall.

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  3. Gail VIP

    Grand Rapids11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. We live the casual yet classy atmosphere. Casey the manager is fun and alert to how guest are served. 5 stars for sure.

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  4. A VIP

    Western NC108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious ; the service was very good as well as the wine.

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  5. Cecil VIP

    Atlanta122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a favorite lunch experience for us, usually on a Saturday. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is always Michael Anthony’s special and wonderful. With a glass or two of wine, there’s no better place to enjoy a beautiful Hilton Head day. And then there’s the market where you’re bound to find something to take home for a meal at home later in the weekend. One of Hilton Head’s little gems.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Mary VIP

    Milwaukee13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don't miss Market Cafe! Ambiance is charming, staffis outstanding!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Beth

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. My husband had the shrimp vodka sauce special and he said it was outstanding. The service was also excellent. The waiter went to the main restaurant to get a cocktail for us. Highly recommend!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Caryl

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They are exceptionally kind and helpful. We have a son with special needs and they truly could not be more welcoming!

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  9. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing meal here. There were five of us and everyone’s food was delicious. No leftovers! Their dessert sample plate was enjoyed by all. The espresso martinis were great as well.

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  10. Karen VIP

    New York City91 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and service at MA Cafe One of our favorite places on HH

    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 1576 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 27 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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