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Where it is
Get directionsThe Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar
The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar is the restaurant at the Beach House hotel at 1 South Forest Beach Drive, a short walk from Coligny. It is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., so it works for eggs benedict in the morning, a poolside lunch or dinner with the ocean in view. You do not need to be staying at the hotel to eat here.
The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar on Hilton Head: What to Order
The menu is Southern comfort food with a beach lean. Mornings bring eggs benedict, crab cake benedict and breakfast burritos. Later the kitchen turns to fresh catch specials, and reviewers single out the bronzed mahi mahi, jerk wings, scallops and the veggie pot pie. The pretzel is big enough to share, and there is a full bar with a decent beer list.
Where to Sit
The outdoor patio is the draw: string lights, a fire pit and tables looking toward the pool and the beach. Sitting at the bar gets you a view of the pool and the ocean, and the poolside menu runs from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Live bands play on some afternoons, and it gets loud, so this is a lively spot rather than a quiet one. Guests mention friendly bar staff who share local tips.
Hours and Booking
Breakfast runs 7 to 10:30 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and dinner 5 to 10 p.m. The restaurant does not list an online booking link, so plan on walking in, and call the hotel if you have a large group. Some reviewers find the prices on the high side for what arrives, so it suits an easy stop near the beach more than a special-occasion dinner.
More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Porch at Beach House take reservations?
There is no online booking link on the restaurant's page. Most parties walk in, and a large group can call the hotel to ask ahead.
Do I have to be a hotel guest to eat at The Porch?
No. It is a public restaurant at the Beach House, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What time does The Porch open and close?
It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast is 7 to 10:30 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and dinner 5 to 10 p.m.
Is there live music at The Porch?
Reviewers describe bands playing on the patio some afternoons. It is loud enough that conversation is hard while they play.
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