Masala Mantra Indian Bistro
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsMasala Mantra opened in 2024 at 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite A, near Coligny, and its Google rating of 4.8 across more than 1,300 reviews puts it among the best-liked restaurants on the island. The dining room is teal-walled and bright, with a bar, and reviewers call it clean and beautiful.
Masala Mantra Indian Bistro Menu
Masala Mantra Indian Bistro is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on Asian food, with higher prices.
What to Order at Masala Mantra
Butter chicken and biryani are the dishes people mention first, with goat and lamb biryani, goat pepper fry, methi malai chicken and chicken chilli also praised. The menu runs long on vegetarian and vegan options: dal tadka, chana masala, Manchurian gobi, onion bhaji and the baingan bharta, which one reviewer called the best dish they had ever eaten. Spice levels are adjustable, garlic naan is a regular order, and there is a lunch special. The menu is digital, and the menu button above opens it.
Reservations and Hours
Masala Mantra serves lunch and dinner daily: lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 4 to 9 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays it stays open straight through from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Listings say to call (843) 715-0098 for a table at busy times, and walk-ins are seated promptly in quieter hours. It also does takeout and catering.
Getting There
It is on William Hilton Parkway, close to the Coligny area, so it is handy if you are staying on the south end. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page and in the Hilton Head dining guide.
What diners say
Diners call the food authentic and full of flavor, naming the butter chicken and biryani and the wide range of vegetarian dishes. The room is clean and attractive, the staff are attentive, prices feel reasonable and spice levels can be set to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Masala Mantra take reservations?
Listings say to call (843) 715-0098 to reserve at busy times. Walk-ins are also seated.
Does Masala Mantra have vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes. The menu has many vegetarian options and a set of vegan dishes, and spice levels can be adjusted.
What are the best dishes at Masala Mantra?
Reviewers most often name the butter chicken, biryani, goat pepper fry and baingan bharta.
Is Masala Mantra open for lunch?
Yes. It serves lunch and dinner every day, with a lunch special.
Is Masala Mantra the only Indian restaurant on Hilton Head?
Masala Mantra is the only Indian restaurant on Hilton Head Island, and there is none in Bluffton, Okatie or Hardeeville either.
What are the hours at Masala Mantra Indian Bistro?
Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (843) 715-0098 to check holiday and off-season hours.
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