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

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9 (1600)
$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 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,600 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 Food

  • 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 is a delightful dining gem on Hilton Head Island, featuring "excellent food" and a "friendly, helpful staff." Guests rave about the "amazing service," particularly from standout servers like Michael and Destiny. The cozy ambiance and "interesting menu" make it a favored spot for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy delectable offerings like wood-fired pizzas and house-made pasta in a "quaint setting." Whether dining in or taking out, it's a "must-visit" that consistently delivers a memorable experience.

1,600 Reviews
  1. Leon VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the best Italian food we have experienced on HHI. My BIL, who is Italian, raves about their food as well. Destiny, our server last evening, provided excellent service.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Pam VIP

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants around! I should’ve stuck with my usual chicken Parmesan, but branched out and tried the scallops, which did not satisfy. Other than that, the dinner was perfect and as usual, the service could not have been better!!

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  3. Wanda

    South Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was our very courteous and proficient server. Others also provided courteous and proficient services to our table during the evening. One very nice server offered to take our picture and did so like a real photography professional. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was everything we had hoped for when we made our reservation. We ate outside and found the atmosphere to be very pleasant with the slowly moving ceiling fans provided for pleasant outdoor dining. We plan to dine here again in the future to further explore their very interesting menu. We highly recommend The Market Cafe for a very enjoyable dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Michele

    South Carolina26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael was our server he was very attentive, my husband drinks a lot of water, his glass was hardly empty ! The atmosphere and food is excellent, one of our favorite places to enjoy a home cooked meal that I don’t have to cook!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jane

    Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would come back again! Service was excellent. Loved the food.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Lynn

    Key West1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite when staying on HHI. Good food, interesting menu and always great staff.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Darlene

    South Carolina10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the happy hour menu and it was delicious we had the meatballs and pepperoni pizza. Both were delicious. Our server Destiny was amazing. We will definitely return.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Mary Jo VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Calamari is excellent as are the pastas and sandwiches and pizzas. Really cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff is wonderful - attentive and friendly. For purchase market items are the best too

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  9. shannon VIP

    South Carolina9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special place. Staff is attentive and friendly. Pizzas are our favorite. With lots of places to go this is one of our favorites.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Karen VIP

    New York City92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service. Only unfortunate thing was they were already out of the fish of the day by 7:15

    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 1600 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 19 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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