Dining and Restaurants in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island’s area and hotels and resorts elevate dining and meals into a memorable experience, blending Lowcountry charm with coastal elegance. From the oceanfront dining rooms of luxury beachfront properties to the inviting on-site cafés of family-friendly resorts, meals and dining here are thoughtfully crafted to suit every palate.
Guests can indulge in hearty hot dishes, savor freshly prepared, made-to-order plates, or opt for lighter, health-conscious options—often accompanied by sweeping views of the Atlantic or tranquil garden settings. Whether beginning a day of sun-soaked leisure or preparing for an active itinerary of golf, tennis, or sailing, Hilton Head’s resort dining and restaurants indeed set the tone for an exceptional days ahead.
BREAKFAST | LUNCH | DINNER
Best Breakfast Places in Hilton Head Island, SC
Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe
Phone: (843) 686-3232
Area: Mid-Island (Palmetto Bay Marina)
Brief Description: Classic breakfast & brunch with marina-side setting; early opens and hearty plates.
Plantation Cafe & Deli (North End)
Phone: (843) 342-4472
Area: North End (Port Royal Plaza)
Brief Description: Southern-style breakfast and lunch staples; longtime local favorite.
Plantation Cafe & Deli (South End)
Phone: (843) 785-9020
Area: South End (Pope Ave)
Brief Description: Same menu focus: classic breakfasts, biscuits, omelets, and lunch sandwiches.
Bad Biscuit
Phone: (843) 785-2323
Area: South End – Coligny Plaza
Brief Description: Lowcountry/Southern breakfast & lunch with a “biscuit-forward” menu.
Skillets Cafe & Grill
Phone: (843) 785-3131
Area: South End- Coligny Plaza
Brief Description: Big breakfast menu (stuffed French toast, benedicts, etc.) plus lunch/dinner options.
Watusi Cafe & Coffee Bar
Phone: (843) 686-5200
Area: South End (Pope Ave)
Brief Description: Neighborhood cafe: breakfast served all day; coffee bar plus healthier options.
Hilton Head Diner
Phone: (843) 686-2400
Area: North End (Marina Side Dr)
Brief Description: Classic diner: breakfast all day, quick service, comfort-food portions.
Harold’s Diner
Phone: (843) 384-7855
Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)
Brief Description: Old-school diner energy; breakfast window + lunch; locals’ regular.
Southern Coney & Breakfast
Phone: (843) 689-2447
Area: South End (Pope Ave)
Brief Description: Breakfast & lunch spot known for pancakes, biscuits, and casual classics.
Island Bagel & Deli
Phone: (843) 686-3353
Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)
Brief Description: Bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and deli-style grab-and-go.
The French Bakery & European Cuisine
Phone: (843) 342-5420
Area: Mid-Island (Shelter Cove)
Brief Description: European bakery + sit-down breakfast/lunch menu; pastries and brunch plates.
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs
Phone: (843) 342-4800
Area: South End (Pope Ave)
Brief Description: Coffeehouse + breakfast/lunch menu (omelets, bagels, pastries, paninis).
Java Burrito Company
Phone: (843) 842-5282
Area: Mid-Island (Village at Wexford)
Brief Description: Coffeehouse + breakfast burritos and quick breakfast options.
Delisheeyo
Phone: (843) 785-3633
Area: Mid-Island (Palmetto Bay Rd)
Brief Description: Vegetarian-focused cafe: smoothies, bowls, wraps; strong “clean breakfast” option.
C’est Bon
Phone: (843) 671-2200
Area: Sea Pines (Sea Pines Center)
Brief Description: Cafe with pastries/coffee and light breakfast options in a relaxed setting.
Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe
Phone: (843) 686-3003
Area: Sea Pines (Sea Pines Center)
Brief Description: Market + cafe serving made-to-order breakfast (eggs, biscuits, pancakes, etc.).
Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe
Phone: (843) 363-2021
Area: Sea Pines (Harbour Town)
Brief Description: Breakfast bakery/cafe: baked goods, breakfast plates, and easy take-away items.
Pan Fresco Ole
Phone: (843) 681-5989
Area: North/Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)
Brief Description: Early-opening bakery/deli with breads/pastries and sandwich-friendly mornings.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Phone: (843) 341-9113
Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)
Brief Description: “Breakfast all day” wraps/flatbreads plus smoothies and bowls.
LUNCH RESTAURANTS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC
Coast
Area: Sea Pines (South End)
Phone: —
Brief description: Seafood-focused menu
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
Area: Mid-Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Italian dining & bar
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
Area: South End (New Orleans Rd area)
Phone: —
Brief description: Upscale Italian
Ocean Lounge
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: American lounge fare
The Smokehouse
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: BBQ/smokehouse-style American
Quarterdeck
Area: Sea Pines (Harbour Town)
Phone: (843) 842-1999
Brief description: Waterfront American/seafood, bar
The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony’s
Area: South End (New Orleans Rd area)
Phone: (843) 785-6272
Brief description: Italian café / pizza; lunch & dinner
Wiseguys Modern American Restaurant
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Modern American; steakhouse-leaning
The Jazz Corner
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Live jazz venue with dinner menu
Salty Dog Cafe
Area: Sea Pines (South Beach)
Phone: —
Brief description: Casual seafood/Harbor hangout
Poseidon Coastal Cuisine
Area: Shelter Cove (Broad Creek)
Phone: —
Brief description: Coastal cuisine; bar and seafood
Links, an American Grill
Area: Sea Pines (Harbour Town)
Phone: —
Brief description: American grill/steakhouse
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant
Area: South End
Phone: —
Brief description: Lowcountry/Southern seafood & staples
Fraser’s Tavern
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: American tavern fare
Truffles Cafe Sea Pines Center
Area: Sea Pines (Sea Pines Center)
Phone: —
Brief description: American; popular lunch/dinner spot
Java Burrito Company
Area: South End
Phone: —
Brief description: Mexican/Southwestern quick-bite
Jane Bistro & Bar
Area: South End (New Orleans Rd area)
Phone: —
Brief description: American bistro & bar
Catch 22
Area: South End (Orleans Plaza / New Orleans Rd)
Phone: —
Brief description: American/seafood
Sage Room Restaurant Bar
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Upscale American
Delisheeyo
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Quick bites; American/healthy-leaning
Southern Coney & Breakfast
Area: South End (Pope Ave area)
Phone: (843) 689-2447
Brief description: Classic diner breakfast/lunch
Nectar Hilton Head
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: American/steakhouse
Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: French/Creole-inspired café
Alfred’s Restaurant
Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)
Phone: (843) 920-3026
Brief description: European/French-leaning fine dining
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte
Area: South End (New Orleans Rd area)
Phone: (843) 785-9277
Brief description: French seafood fine dining
Watusi Cafe
Area: South End (Pope Ave area)
Phone: (843) 686-5200
Brief description: American café; breakfast/lunch
Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe
Area: South End (Palmetto Bay)
Phone: (843) 686-3232
Brief description: American café; breakfast/lunch
GT International Cafe
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Café; casual daytime fare
Stu’s Surfside Subs
Area: Coligny / Forest Beach
Phone: (843) 686-7873
Brief description: Deli/sub shop (lunch)
Ombra Cucina Italiana
Area: Hilton Head Island
Phone: —
Brief description: Italian fine dining
Dining Restaurants on Hilton Head Island, SC
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
Phone: (843) 681-2772
Reservations: Website
Area: Skull Creek
Cuisine: Seafood
Skull Creek Boathouse
Phone: (843) 681-3663
Reservations: Website
Area: Skull Creek
Cuisine: Seafood
The Old Oyster Factory
Phone: (843) 681-6040
Reservations: Website
Area: North End
Cuisine: Seafood
The Crazy Crab (Jarvis Creek)
Phone: (843) 681-5021
Reservations: Website
Area: North End
Cuisine: Seafood
The Crazy Crab (Harbour Town)
Phone: (843) 671-2772
Reservations: Website
Area: Harbour Town
Cuisine: Seafood
Sea Shack
Phone: (843) 681-7676
Reservations: Walk-In
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Seafood
Scott’s Fish Market
Phone: (843) 785-2739
Reservations: Website
Area: Shelter Cove
Cuisine: Seafood
ELA’s On the Water
Phone: (843) 842-3232
Reservations: Website
Area: Shelter Cove
Cuisine: Seafood / Steak
Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
Phone: (843) 682-3946
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Southern
Nectar Farm Kitchen
Phone: (843) 682-2337
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Farm-to-Table
The Jazz Corner
Phone: (843) 842-8620
Reservations: Website
Area: Coligny
Cuisine: Southern / Jazz
One Hot Mama’s American Grill
Phone: (843) 682-6262
Reservations: Website
Area: Coligny
Cuisine: American
Reilley’s Grill & Bar
Phone: (843) 842-4414
Reservations: Website
Area: Sea Pines Circle
Cuisine: American
Frankie Bones
Phone: (843) 682-8959
Reservations: Website
Area: Main Street
Cuisine: American / Italian
Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana
Phone: (843) 785-6272
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: South End
Cuisine: Italian
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
Phone: (843) 785-4449
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Italian
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
Phone: (843) 842-4141
Reservations: Website
Area: Multiple
Cuisine: Italian
CQ’s Restaurant
Phone: (843) 671-7313
Reservations: Website
Area: Harbour Town
Cuisine: Fine Dining
Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
Phone: (843) 842-4999
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: Palmetto Dunes
Cuisine: New American
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte
Phone: (843) 785-5533
Reservations: OpenTable
Area: South End
Cuisine: French
San Miguel’s Mexican Café
Phone: (843) 842-3333
Reservations: Website
Area: Shelter Cove
Cuisine: Mexican
Java Burrito Company
Phone: (843) 686-5282
Reservations: Walk-In
Area: Multiple
Cuisine: Mexican
Hinoki Japanese Steakhouse
Phone: (843) 785-4550
Reservations: Website
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Japanese
Thai Elephant Walk
Phone: (843) 785-1110
Reservations: Call for reservations
Area: Mid-Island
Cuisine: Thai
E-Tang Asian Bistro
Phone: (843) 785-6500
Reservations: Website
Area: Coligny
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
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