Bowdie’s Chophouse is at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 104, reached by a boardwalk over a lagoon. It is a dinner-only steakhouse with white linens, leather and dark wood, a long bar and wine lockers along the wall. Reviewers describe it as a warm, lively room that suits an anniversary or a big night out, and it stays open later than many island restaurants, which is why some diners land here after other plans fall through.

What to Order at Bowdie’s

Steak is the point. The menu includes a 26-ounce bone-in cowboy ribeye, a 10-ounce filet, a bone-in 18-ounce prime Kansas City strip, a 14-ounce bone-in filet, a 36-ounce tomahawk for two and a 40-ounce porterhouse. Add-ons include lobster tail, seared scallops, blue cheese crumbles and peppercorn sauce. Starters that draw praise are the shrimp cocktail, escargot, burrata, crab cake and tartare, and there is salmon, market fish and roast chicken for anyone skipping beef. Sides are made for sharing: lobster mac, brussels and belly, au gratin potatoes and truffle fries. The bar makes serious cocktails, and the bartenders come up often in reviews.

Reservations and Hours

Reservations are through OpenTable, using the button above, and are worth making in season and on weekends. Bowdie’s is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. You can also eat at the bar without a booking. There is private dining for up to 30 guests. Call (843) 715-2807 for events.

Getting There

Bowdie’s Chophouse is at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 104. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bowdie’s Chophouse take reservations?

Yes. Book through OpenTable on the restaurant’s website, or call (843) 715-2807. The bar is also open for dinner.

What are Bowdie’s Chophouse hours?

Dinner only: 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Does Bowdie’s have private dining?

Yes. The restaurant lists private dining for up to 30 guests for family gatherings and corporate events.

What is Bowdie’s known for?

Hand-cut prime steaks such as the cowboy ribeye and filet, plus shrimp cocktail, escargot, craft cocktails and a large wine list.

Where is Bowdie’s Chophouse on Hilton Head?

At 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 104, on the south end of the island.

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