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Where it is
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Big Bamboo Cafe is upstairs in Coligny Plaza, a few minutes’ walk from Coligny Beach Park, and it has been a Hilton Head restaurant long enough that some families have been coming for thirty years. The room is South Pacific-themed, with a deck outside and live music most afternoons, and the weekly lineup includes a Friday-night band that plays the Beatles. It serves lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
What to Order at Big Bamboo
Burgers are the headline, with ten signature burgers, and the mahi tacos, coconut shrimp and spicy fried chicken sandwich are the dishes reviewers mention most. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. has two-for-one appetizers, and there is an early-bird menu at the same time. There is a kids menu and the room takes large parties. Some reviewers find the food plain and the band loud, so ask for the deck if you would rather talk.
Getting There
Big Bamboo is at 1 N Forest Beach Drive, Suite 210, on the plaza’s second floor. It does not take reservations, so expect a short wait at peak times. For other choices on the plaza, see the Coligny Plaza restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Bamboo Cafe open on Sundays?
No. Big Bamboo serves lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is closed on Sundays.
Does Big Bamboo have live music?
Yes, most afternoons on the deck, with regular weekly performers including a Friday-night Beatles band.
Is Big Bamboo good for kids?
Yes. There is a kids menu, and the restaurant welcomes large parties.
Does Big Bamboo have a happy hour?
Yes, from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, with two-for-one appetizers. An early-bird menu runs at the same time.
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