Beach Break Grill is a small, no-frills bar at 24 Palmetto Bay Road, in a low wooden building near the Palmetto Bay Marina end of the island. Inside is a tiki-themed bar plastered with stickers, license plates and neon, with a few tables. Regulars come for a low-key drink away from the busy tourist spots, and the kitchen inside is Mama Joy’s Kitchen, so you may see either name.

What to Order at Beach Break Grill

The menu is pub food and Southern comfort food: chicken wings, a blackened fish sandwich, chicken strips, deviled eggs, salads and oxtail. One group of twelve brought in a shark they had caught and the cook fried half and blackened half. Drinks are inexpensive, and a reviewer’s tab for a couple of rounds and food came to just over fifty dollars. The current menu is linked above.

Hours and Seating

The bar keeps long hours, from 11 a.m. to midnight according to the listing, but the kitchen closes earlier, so if you want food call (843) 785-2466 first. There are no reservations. It is a very small room with only a handful of tables and a bar, so it suits a couple or a small group better than a large party.

Getting There

Beach Break Grill is at 24 Palmetto Bay Road. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Beach Break Grill take reservations?

No. It is a small bar with a handful of tables, so it is first come, first served.

What are the hours at Beach Break Grill?

The bar is listed as open from 11 a.m. to midnight, but the kitchen, Mama Joy’s Kitchen, closes earlier, so call ahead if you want food.

Is Mama Joy’s Kitchen the same place as Beach Break Grill?

Yes. Mama Joy’s Kitchen serves the food inside the Beach Break Grill bar at 24 Palmetto Bay Road.

What kind of place is Beach Break Grill?

A tiki-themed neighbourhood dive bar with inexpensive drinks, pub food and Southern comfort dishes.

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