Kind of Blue
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsKind of Blue is at 19 Dunnagan’s Alley, off Pope Avenue on the south end near Coligny, and it is a restaurant that happens to have a stage. Kind of Blue features live bands, dueling pianos and special dinner shows, and performers and showtimes vary by date. Come for dinner and stay for the band, or take a seat at the long bar. Some locals call it Kinda Blue.
Kind Of Blue Menu
Kind Of Blue is open for dinner. The menu centers on pub food, with moderate prices.
What to Eat and Drink at Kind of Blue
The menu is elevated Southern with Cajun touches. The BBQ ribs are the dish reviewers name most, along with steak, wings, sweet potato fries and fish and chips. Dishes are named for musicians, which is a fun way to order, and the cocktail list follows the same theme. A whiskey and blueberry drink called the BB King gets a mention from guests. The current menu is on the restaurant’s site.
Music, Reservations and the Music Charge
Performers, showtimes and music charges vary by date, so check the restaurant’s site for the current entertainment calendar before you go. Reservation options are on the restaurant’s site too, and walk-ins are welcome. Groups do well here: reviewers describe tables of 18 with ages from 20 to 85 all enjoying the piano show, and there is a dance area. Parking is plentiful compared with most of the south end.
Getting There
The entrance is on Dunnagan’s Alley, and there is a sign on the street. For more places to eat nearby, see the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.
What diners say
Guests describe delicious Southern, Cajun and American food, with the BBQ ribs and steak named most often, and they say the live music is the reason to stay: talented bands and a Saturday dueling piano show that groups of every age enjoy. The room has a dance area and a bar with well-made cocktails, and staff and owners come across as welcoming, which makes it a popular pick for birthdays and celebrations. A music charge is added for most shows.
Watch: Kind of Blue, Hilton Head: Live Music, Ribs and Dueling Pianos
Kind of Blue is a restaurant that happens to have a stage. It is at 19 Dunnagan’s Alley, off Pope Avenue on the south end near Coligny, with the entrance on the alley and a sign on the street. It features live bands, dueling pianos and special dinner shows, and performers and showtimes vary by date. Some locals call it Kinda Blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Kind of Blue take reservations?
Yes. Current reservation options are on the restaurant’s site, and walk-ins are welcome too. Call (843) 686-2868 with questions.
Is there live music at Kind of Blue?
Kind of Blue features live bands, dueling pianos and special dinner shows. Performers, showtimes and music charges vary by date, so check the restaurant’s site for the current entertainment calendar.
Is there a cover charge at Kind of Blue?
Music charges vary by date. Check the restaurant’s site for the current entertainment calendar and reservation information.
Where is Kind of Blue?
At 19 Dunnagan’s Alley on the south end of Hilton Head Island.
What are the hours at Kind Of Blue?
Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call (843) 686-2868 to check holiday and off-season hours.
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