Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Hilton Head

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1647)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio Seating

Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

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Bobvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

We had the hummus and cucumber appetizer followed by the filet mignon and the red grouper. Everything was absolutely perfect! They recommended wine pairings to match our courses which were delicious! Service was superb. Altogether it was a wonderful date night.

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Halibut Fillet

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Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

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Seared Diver Scallops

The Bluffton Room

4.9

4.9 (2073)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.

Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

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Marcivip

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Bluffton Room. Our waitress Dana was very personable and helpful while choosing our meals. We enjoyed the Kale Salad and Caesar Salad along with Grouper and the Pork Chop. All were delicious! Key lime pie and Irish Coffee’s finished off a perfect evening! We look forward to returning to the Bluffton Room next time we visit Hilton Head!

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Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.8

4.8 (79)

$31 to $50

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

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Ronaldvip

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

Knew it would be pricey but $26.00 cocktails were a surprise. Had a good time though.

Ruby Lee's

4.7

4.7 (326)

$31 to $50

Southern

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

The new Ruby Lee’s on Wild Horse!
The new Ruby Lee’s offers more of what patrons of Hilton Head Island have come to love and expect in the past: delicious southern cooking and a comfortable yet stimulating atmosphere that offers the perfect way to enjoy sports or outstanding blues, jazz and soul from local and regional artists. If you’re not familiar with Ruby Lee’s, it’s a locally owned restaurant, started by Tim Singleton (known to Low-country residents as an athlete and head coach). The restaurant is named for Singleton’s late grandmother who is the inspiration for the Southern-style menu. The new and revamped version of the original; yet it still captures the Southern feel-good themes that have an uncanny way of making you hungry for fried chicken, shrimp and grits, corn bread, and sweet tea the moment you walk in the door. If, for some reason, you’re not quite ready to eat after walking in the door of Ruby Lee’s, you’ll notice a pang of hunger once you look at the menu.

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Mechellevip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Went to Ruby Lee's on a Thursday night. I had the fried pork chop, absolutely the best I have ever had, and the portions were hearty. Service was friendly and personable. Music was awesome. Can not wait to go back again next time I am in Hilton Head! This is a do not miss going there place.

Miramare Italiano

4.7

4.7 (699)

$31 to $50

Italian

Burton

About the restaurant

Please join us for an authentic Italian experience under the direction of Chef Luca, a natural-born and raised Italian from Naples. The menus will change with the seasons as only the freshest ingredients will be utilized from neighboring farms and local resources. In addition to a unique food presentation, you will experience a choreographed table service like no other. From the point of your reservation to the seating of your table, it is our goal to take you to the vineyards and cobblestone markets of Italy.

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Judy

Dined 2 days ago

It was our third time eating here and it never disappoints. Customer service was excellent and food was amazing.

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Caprese

CRUDO Bluffton

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bluffton

About the restaurant

We source the freshest possible seafood and produce available from dedicated farmers and fishermen. Our chefs take great care in using the finest ingredients available and looks forward to creating your new favorite dishes.
Try one of our delicious craft cocktails or a time honored classic that is treated with respect to tradition. Highly allocated Bourbon and Tequila play a prominent role on our back bar.

We are committed to finding great bottles from all over the world made by vignerons and farmers, not factories. Featuring the Verre de Vin tower, we can offer a greater variety of wines by the glass including Cru class Champagne! Come see what Certified Sommelier Brian Behnke has available.

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kevinvip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

Bao Buns, Daily Tacos, Naan Bread, Shrimp, Chenin Blanc…all wonderful. Great options, great flavors. Service spot on as well…Simply a great place in Old Town Bluffton.

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Pairing Around the World

Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.5

4.5 (296)

$30 and under

South Carolina

Bluffton

About the restaurant

At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.

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Sherivip

Dined 6 days ago

We are visiting from So Cal and found them on Open Table. Very accommodating for our party of 6. Food was delicious and our server, Jordanne, was great! 👍 Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Zunzibar - Hilton Head

4.5

4.5 (20)

$30 and under

American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Beachy Sports Bar Serving Signature Cocktails, Frozen Drinks, Local + Import Beer, Wine, + Full Bar! Our Menu Features Zunzi's Award-Winning Sandwiches, Wings, Sauces, + More! Happy Hour DAILY from 4PM-7PM and 10PM-11PM! Live Music or Sports EVERY DAY!

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Curt

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

Great staff. Food very good.

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Experience

BOTTOMLESS WINGS, BEER, + MIMOSAS ON GAMEDAY

Tio's Latin America Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (197)

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Chef Lynden Zuniga grew up in Honduras, CA and worked in kitchens through high school to pay rent. He quickly realized making people happy through his cooking would be his lifelong passion. Shortly after marrying his wife Sally, they dreamt of their concept of Tio's and in 2018 it became a reality!

Quality matters. We're committed to serve the highest quality steak, pork, chicken, and seafood. Our proteins are always fresh- sourced locally and domestically across the United States.

You'll hear the sizzle of the grill in our open kitchen as each meal is made to order. Pairing our high-quality proteins with our delicious salsas and vegetables, rice, beans, and tortillas is a winning combination. We pride ourselves on making great tasting food made with simple ingredients.

You might be entering Tio's for the first time as a guest, but we hope you leave as a friend. We hope you enjoy your experience. Thank you for dining with us.

Cheers,
Lynden & Sally Zuniga

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CourtneyJvip

Dined on Jul 25, 2024

The food and service were great! We enjoyed this restaurant and would definitely go back.

Calhoun Street Tavern

4.1

4.1 (282)

$30 and under

Southern

Bluffton

About the restaurant

A comfortable room where fine spirits are drank, laughs are had, and stories are told. A public house for travelers and locals alike. Cold beer, classic cocktails, and familiar faces are just the start of it.

We strive to offer Old Town Bluffton, SC a timeless neighborhood watering hole just a couple blocks from the bluff. Paired with a chef driven menu of southern plates, thoughtful service and comforting lowcountry classic food.

After a swell day on the river or a rough one at work, bring a friend or come alone. Whatever you do... pull up a stool and stay awhile.

You are home.

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Allan

Dined 7 days ago

Always a great time when Muddy Creek is playing. Wait service could be better, We know it busy but to not bus tables after food is finished is not great.

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