Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar is at 76 Queens Folly Road in Palmetto Dunes, and the setting is a lagoon: the glassed-in dining room looks out over the water and woods, and reviewers have spotted an alligator swimming past. Alexander's Hilton Head has been open since 1977 and calls itself an upscale seafood restaurant and wine bar.

What to Order at Alexander's

The menu leans on locally caught seafood and seasonal ingredients, with Lowcountry classics such as shrimp and grits alongside Wiener schnitzel. Reviewers single out the schnitzel and the prime rib, and also name blackened salmon, red snapper specials, a seafood pasta and key lime pie or cheesecake for dessert. Many gluten-free options are available. The restaurant holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Use the menu button above for the current dinner menu.

Reservations, Hours and Dress

Alexander's says reservations are required, and it opens its book six weeks ahead. Dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. every night, and the restaurant says there is no early dining. Call (866) 921-6639 or book online through the restaurant's site. A dress code applies, and you can ask for a table with a water view when you book. Service is unhurried, which reviewers see as part of an evening out.

Getting There

Alexander's is at 76 Queens Folly Road in Palmetto Dunes, and reviewers who bring children say the staff handles a big family well. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need reservations at Alexander's?

Yes. The restaurant says reservations are required and can be made six weeks in advance, online or by phone at (866) 921-6639.

What are Alexander's hours?

Dinner is served from 5 to 9 p.m. daily. The restaurant says there is no early dining.

Does Alexander's have a water view?

Yes. The dining room overlooks a lagoon, and you can ask for a table with that view when you book.

What is Alexander's known for?

Upscale seafood, prime rib and Wiener schnitzel, plus an award-winning wine list.

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