Thai Restaurants on Hilton Head Island
Thai food on Hilton Head comes from four independent restaurants, three on the south end and one on Main Street on the north end.
South end Thai restaurants
Three Thai restaurants within a couple of minutes of Pope Avenue and Palmetto Bay Road, a short drive from Coligny and the south end beaches.
North end Thai restaurant
Ruan Thai Hut and Ruan Thai Cuisine are separate restaurants at opposite ends of the island, with different menus and phone numbers.
About this list
Thai food on Hilton Head Island comes from four independent restaurants, three on the south end and one on Main Street on the north end. All of them cook curries, pad Thai and drunken noodles, so the choice comes down to what else you want.
Thai Smile Cuisine is the pick for vegetarians and vegans, since the kitchen can make most dishes with tofu or vegetables. Relish Thai Cuisine is known for its curries, and reviewers say the owner makes sure a Thai-hot order really is hot. Ruan Thai Cuisine is the place for soup, especially the tom yum and tom kha. Ruan Thai Hut on the north end adds crispy duck and a list of seafood specials. For heat, ask; at Ruan Thai Cuisine reviewers find medium on the mild side.
Every Thai restaurant on Hilton Head takes reservations, and a table is worth booking for dinner in season. Plan around two gaps: Thai Smile opens at 4:30 p.m. and serves no lunch, and both Ruan restaurants close on Sunday. For sushi, hibachi, Chinese and Korean BBQ, see the sushi and Asian restaurants guide.
More ways to choose where to eat
Sushi Hilton Head guide: sushi bars, hibachi grills, Chinese, Thai, Korean BBQ and poke restaurants, with what each serves and phone numbers.
Gluten free restaurants Hilton Head Island: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free choices at restaurants and bakeries, with what each offers.
Greek restaurants on Hilton Head Island, SC: gyros and souvlaki at It’s Greek To Me near Coligny, kebabs and shawarma at Casablanca, hours and phones.
The best restaurants in Hilton Head Island, sorted by dinner, lunch and breakfast, with the area, phone number and reservation link for every listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Thai restaurant in Hilton Head?
Thai Smile Cuisine has the highest Google rating of the four, and Relish Thai Cuisine, Ruan Thai Hut and Ruan Thai Cuisine all rate well too. Pick Thai Smile for vegan dishes, Relish for curries, Ruan Thai Cuisine for soups and Ruan Thai Hut for seafood specials.
How many Thai restaurants are on Hilton Head Island?
Four: Thai Smile Cuisine on Palmetto Bay Road, Relish Thai Cuisine on Office Park Road, Ruan Thai Cuisine on Park Lane and Ruan Thai Hut on Main Street.
Which Thai restaurants on Hilton Head are open on Sunday?
Thai Smile Cuisine and Relish Thai Cuisine. Ruan Thai Cuisine and Ruan Thai Hut are closed on Sunday.
Where can I get Thai food for lunch on Hilton Head?
Relish Thai Cuisine, Ruan Thai Cuisine and Ruan Thai Hut serve lunch. Thai Smile Cuisine is open for dinner only, from 4:30 p.m.
Is Ruan Thai Hut the same as Ruan Thai Cuisine?
No. Ruan Thai Hut is at 1107 Main Street on the north end and Ruan Thai Cuisine is at 15 Park Lane on the south end. They are separate restaurants.
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