Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe sits at Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way, and has served breakfast there for more than twenty years. The whole marina was renovated in 2023, and the cafe looks out toward Broad Creek. People search for it as the Sunrise Cafe on Hilton Head, and mornings here are busy. Inside is a bright room with a marlin over the open kitchen, and outside is a covered patio that dogs are welcome on.

What to Order at SunRise Cafe

Breakfast is served all day. Reviewers rave about the banana rum pancakes, the shrimp hash with hollandaise, the stuffed French toast, the Eggs Benedict variations and the hash browns. The operator also points to its quiche, biscuits and gravy and crab cake Benedict. Later in the morning there is a lunch menu of burgers, wraps, she-crab soup and flounder, plus a full bar and a specials board that changes. Gluten-free and vegan choices are available, and portions are large.

Hours and Waiting

The cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Monday and Tuesday. It does not take reservations, so on a busy weekend morning you put your name in and wait. Reviewers say tables turn quickly, and even a party of nine was seated in a reasonable time. It is a lively, noisy room, not a quiet one.

Getting There

SunRise Cafe is at Palmetto Bay Marina on the south end of the island. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe take reservations?

No. It is first come, first served, so on busy weekend mornings expect to wait for a table. Reviewers say service is quick once you sit down.

What are the hours at SunRise Cafe on Hilton Head?

Wednesday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cafe is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Is SunRise Cafe dog friendly?

The operator lists a dog-friendly patio, and the cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating.

Do they serve breakfast all day?

Yes. Breakfast is available all day alongside a lunch menu, and there is a full bar.

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