Best Lunch on Hilton Head Island, SC

For lunch with a view, Hudson’s or Skull Creek Boathouse; for a quick bite, Philly’s Cafe & Deli; on the sand, Coco’s or the Tiki Hut.
Sit-down lunch with a view
Quick lunch counters and sandwich shops
Burgers made to order with free toppings, plus fries and shakes, at Island Crossing near Sea Pines Circle.
Pastrami and corned beef on rye, bagel sandwiches and homemade soups, on Hilton Head since 1986.
Beach lunch
About this list
Lunch on Hilton Head is easy to plan around your day. Many of the waterfront seafood restaurants open at 11 a.m. and serve straight through, the beach bars are a walk from the sand, and a good number of counters serve sandwiches, tacos and burgers for a fast stop between the bike path and the pool.
These are the best lunch places on Hilton Head Island, sorted by the kind of lunch you want. Most are casual, and many do not take reservations, so go a little before or after noon in summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best lunch spots on Hilton Head Island?
Hudson’s, Skull Creek Boathouse and The Crazy Crab are the classic sit-down lunches with a view, and Philly’s Cafe & Deli, Java Burrito Company and Al’s Aloha Kitchen are the quick favorites.
Where can I have lunch on the beach?
Coco’s on the Beach, Tiki Hut and Pool Bar Jim’s are beach bars that serve lunch on or beside the sand.
Can I have lunch at a golf club without playing?
Yes. LagerHead Tavern at Oyster Reef, Robber’s Row Grill at Port Royal and Terrapin at Palmetto Hall are open to the public.
Do lunch places take reservations?
Most casual lunch spots are walk-in. The Crazy Crab at Jarvis Creek, Benny’s Coastal Kitchen and LagerHead Tavern take online reservations.
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