Ruby Lee's
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsRuby Lee’s, signed as Ruby Lee’s South, is at 46 Old Wild Horse Road on the south end of the island, a few minutes off Pope Avenue and Coligny. It bills itself as the heart and soul of the Lowcountry, and the mix is dinner in a wood-paneled room with a band playing in the corner. Guests who are tired of the crowded strip find it a calmer night out.
Ruby Lee's Menu
Ruby Lee's is open for dinner. The menu centers on seafood and American food, with higher prices.
What to Order at Ruby Lee’s
The menu is Southern and Gullah-inspired soul food. Fried chicken, oxtails over rice and crab balls come up most, with fried catfish, fried green tomatoes, candied yams, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and fried okra as the sides. Corn bread comes to the table, and a bourbon pecan pie is the dessert reviewers mention. The dinner menu is on the restaurant’s site.
Live Music, the Entertainment Charge and Reservations
Live blues, jazz and soul play in the dining room, with acts such as local and regional bands. Music runs Monday through Saturday evenings, generally from about 7:30 p.m. Dinner is required to attend entertainment, and a $12 entertainment charge is added for each guest who stays for the music. Reservations are taken through OpenTable, and Friday nights fill up, so book ahead. Kitchen pace can slow when the room is full, so settle in and enjoy the band while you wait.
Getting There
Ruby Lee’s serves dinner from 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sunday. See more places to eat on the Hilton Head restaurants page, or use the Hilton Head dining guide to sort by meal.
What diners say
Guests love the Southern and Gullah-inspired cooking, with the fried chicken, oxtails and crab balls named most often, and they call the live bands outstanding, with blues, jazz and soul filling the room. The atmosphere is described as welcoming, the owner is often on the floor, and staff are friendly. When the room is full, food can take a while to arrive, which the music makes easy to wait through.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Ruby Lee’s take reservations?
Yes. You can reserve through OpenTable, and it is worth booking on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is there an entertainment charge at Ruby Lee’s?
Yes. The restaurant adds a $12 charge for each guest who stays for entertainment, and dinner is required for entertainment events.
What days is Ruby Lee’s open?
Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.
What kind of food does Ruby Lee’s serve?
Southern and Gullah-inspired soul food such as fried chicken, oxtails, crab balls, catfish and collard greens.
What are the hours at Ruby Lee's?
Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call (843) 715-2122 to check holiday and off-season hours.
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