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

841 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-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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
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
(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
Eggplant Fries$10.00
Fried eggplant served with pomodoro sauce
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
Calabrese$16.00
Sliced meatballs, Calabrese chili peppers, pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, whipped ricotta and mozzarella

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$28.00
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
Veal Parmigiana$25.00
Veal cutlet lightly breaded and fried, baked with pomodor sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano served with spaghetti pomodoro
Chicken Parmigiana$20.00
Chicken breast lightly breaded and fried, baked with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella and Parmigiano served with spaghetti pomodoro
Scallops$25.00
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
Wild Mushroom Risotto$8.00
Red wine braised mushrooms, cream and garlic
Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Pan roasted broccoli rabe, crumbled Italian sausage, garlic, lemon, Parmigiano and crushed red pepper

What 841 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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WeekendTF
Atlanta
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Little off tonight they were busy and it showed in service
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Wanda
Atlanta
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is absolutely delicious and our server Jen was fantastic as usual! Unfortunately there was a table of four that was extremely loud sitting right next to us. When they finally left, the noice level returned to a normal range and we could actually hear the music! We will definitely return.
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WeekendTF
Atlanta
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kelley was excellent on every detail Food was great
JL
JLSacks
Atlanta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic as always!
LW
LoriW
Charleston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite little spots on HHI. Great food. Unpretentious atmosphere. Superb service. Always warm and welcoming.
WT
WeekendTF
Atlanta
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good experience will return
IG
IslandGirl
Charleston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome, as always. Best staff, best food!!
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Noname
New York Area
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious and a good number of options. The veal portion was small especially since I didn’t want the pasta….striped bass was nice and the salads just the right size
JM
JimM
Philadelphia
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and service!
H
Hoky
Omaha
194 reviews
vip
5.0
194 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic cuisine and service!
TD
TonyD
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and service in very nice casual ambiance. Would highly recommend the Cafe to anyone looking for this kind of dining experience.
CB
CarolynB
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our final night on vacation. We enjoyed the food and the staff were friendly and personable. A little on the noisy side but it is a small space. As plant based enthusiasts, would love to see some creative plant based entrees!
DM
DonnaM
Charleston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely venue, the staff are the nicest on the island and the menu is varied and well executed. Pizza is THE BEST in HHI
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!!! And Kelly was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!
D
Dawn
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic flavors. Everything we ordered was excellent. Had the Arancini app, margarita pizza and a pasta dish. Plenty to take home also.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and great food! My 96 year old mother loved it!
B
Bridget
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely, cozy, delicious food (always) and stellar staff. Grateful this is our hometown spot!
MM
MauM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal in the outside dining area. Space heaters provided a cozy atmosphere. Food was delicious and service was wonderful. Highly recommend a visit here!
RM
ReinhardM
Charleston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great place for a low key dinner with very good food. We prefer seating at the bar for the atmosphere. Definitely one of our favorite „go to“ places.
WW
WesW
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff and service is outstanding with freshly made dishes. Terrific pasta dishes. And we even brought some home!
B
Bert
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Excellent food! Wonderful atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent pizza
PZ
PhilipZ
Raleigh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten here several times, sitting at the bar. We have done it with and without a reservation and never had to wait. The service is excellent. The food is wonderful. The ambience is "cozy" and comfortable, although the noise can be a bit louder because we were at the bar. I would highly recommend this place for great Italian food with some lowcountry flair!
CM
CherylM
Atlanta
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service, as always!!
LR
LizR
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Sat at the bar. Nice ambiance. Meatball appetizer very good. Good value for Happy Hour drinks and food. Veal parmesan a little tough and needed more sauce. Polite, attentive staff.
JR
JerryRoy
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in every way. The server was great and enjoyed the event!!
P
Patrick
Charleston
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Even though we were served in less than an hour, it was a very enjoyable meal. I would have preferred a slower pace. The waitress was very good, but sometimes ignored our cocktails because she was in a hurry. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Its a recommend for a quick meal.
BF
BarbaraF
Charleston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Christmas Eve dinner, only Bar seating available for our reservation. Staff was friendly, attentive and worked as a team. The best Cesar salad I have ever eaten.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris was a great waiter, so informative, great personality and the food was amazing. From the apps to the desserts, you will not be disappointed.
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Foodiex2
Charleston
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
There were two of us at lunch. It was delicious; service was excellent. Then comes the check with a service charge. Seriously? I see service charges for tables of 8 or more; maybe 6 or more; but never for a table of 2 customers. Ewwww. Recommend this restaurant only with the service charge warning.
LH
LisaH
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and food are always amazing… we go at least once a week! Cheers!🍸🌺
MC
MicheleC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and terrific service. We went for anniversary and they treated us with sparkling wine and a wonderful cream puff.
DB
DonnaB
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our very fave on Hilton Head. Food always superb and so very cozy. Four different dinners and all were excellent…our second time this month! Wish they had a frequent diners program!
J
John
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always meet interesting people at the bar
D
Dacia
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was phenomenal and the food was fabulous! I will go again definitely!
AD
AmyD
Charleston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this adorable place! Food was amazing and our server Kelly was great!! Will def be back!
G
Gina
New York Area
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a terrific early bird evening! Drinks were amazing, our waiter Chris was most personable and helpful in describing options. The small plates were all delish especially the broccoli rabe! The ambiance was relaxing and the service overall extraordinary..the chef even came out to ensure we were happy with our choices! Highly recommend the Cafe!!
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John
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always sit at the bar . Always interesting people to talk to . The wine selection is as good as anywhere.
LH
LisaH
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a fabulous experience…. Food is great and the staff is Amazing! Thank you for another great evening.🎄🍸🎉
DF
DianeFS
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, priced affordably, service/staff was very good, adorable space with sweet Christmas decorations, nice music, etc ...an excellent experience & a great new find. We'll be back. Thank you!

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 841 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

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
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
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

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Takeout

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Arancini

Veal Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Small Bites

Meatballs$12.00

Arancini$11.00

Eggplant Fries$10.00

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

Calabrese$16.00

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$28.00

Veal Parmigiana$25.00

Chicken Parmigiana$20.00

Scallops$25.00

Fresh Catch of the Day$25.00

Shareable Sides

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$8.00

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

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