The Sage Room is at 75 Pope Avenue on Hilton Head Island, in the middle of the south end, and it has been serving fine dining since 2002. It is a small, dressy dinner room that locals and repeat visitors treat as a place to celebrate. Sage Room Hilton Head has a hidden-gem reputation, and reviews describe it as somewhere they return to every trip.

Sage Room is open for dinner. The menu centers on steaks and American food, with fine-dining prices.

*Contains ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase risk for foodborne illness. (GF) - Gluten-free.

Appetizers

Rosemary Focaccia$8
Daily selection of blended olive oil
Crab Cake$22
Peppadew remoulade, arugula and radish salad
Tuna Tataki$18
Asian cucumber salad, chili aioli, hoisin
Spicy Beef Spring Roll$16
Maytag slaw, Thai chili sauce, Dijon aioli
Snow Pea Martini$2
Pineapple soy reduction, Dijon aioli
Three Onion Soup$14
Cheese blend, garlic crouton, caramelized onion and goat cheese crostini
Sage Room Salad$12
Spring mix, feta cheese, pickled red onions, fried wonton, cilantro vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$12
Garlic croutons, white anchovy, parmesan
Grilled Watermelon Salad (GF)$14
Macerated berries, arugula, blueberry yogurt dressing, whipped goat cheese
Roasted Beet Salad$14
Gold beets, spring mix, goat cheese, pickled red onion, cajun butter pecans, honey poppy seed dressing
Duck Confit$20
Braised bacon, Boursin grits, pickled red onion, toasted pistachio, balsamic soy glaze
Butter Poached Shrimp$19
Avocado pico, honey chipotle cream
Crab & Potato Leek Soup$16
Lump crab, scallions

What to Order at the Sage Room

The kitchen cooks food from around the world and changes its specials nightly. Reviewers rave about the steaks and filet, the sea bass, scallops and tuna, and unusual starters such as the snow pea martini and a beef spring roll. The bread comes with honey butter and a flavored olive oil. Cocktails, including the blackberry bramble and the espresso martini, get their own praise. One reviewer found a halibut special overcooked, so ask what is best that night.

Reservations and Seating

Dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m., and the Sage Room is closed on Sundays. Book through OpenTable or call (843) 785-5352, and reserve ahead in season. The bar-top seats are comfortable if you want to eat with a drink and watch the room. It also takes private parties.

Getting There

The Sage Room is at 75 Pope Avenue. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

What diners say

Diners praise the well-cooked steaks and fresh seafood, unusual appetizers like the snow pea martini, and excellent cocktails and wine. The room is warm and intimate, and staff are attentive and professional, which is why reviewers call it a romantic or special-occasion pick. A few found a dish overcooked or not quite worth the price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated October 2026

Does the Sage Room take reservations?

Yes. You can book through OpenTable or call (843) 785-5352. The restaurant recommends booking ahead.

What are the Sage Room's hours?

Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

What is the Sage Room known for?

Steaks, fresh seafood, unusual appetizers such as the snow pea martini and a strong cocktail list, served in an intimate room.

Is the Sage Room good for a special occasion?

Yes. Reviewers often call it their celebration spot, and it takes private parties.

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