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Lunch Venues in Hilton Head Island

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Hilton Head Island offers an effortlessly refined lunch scene where coastal charm meets fresh, flavorful cuisine. From waterfront cafés with sweeping marsh views to tucked-away bistros beneath live oaks, midday dining here is as much about atmosphere as it is about taste. Expect locally caught seafood prepared with a light, Southern touch, crisp salads, and elevated casual fare that pairs perfectly with a glass of chilled white wine or sweet tea. Whether you’re pausing between beach strolls or fueling up after a morning on the golf course, lunch on Hilton Head is a relaxed yet distinctly polished experience.

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe

  • Phone: (843) 686-3232

  • Area: Mid-Island (Palmetto Bay Marina)

  • Brief Description: Classic brunch with marina-side setting; early opens and hearty plates.

Plantation Cafe & Deli (North End)

  • Phone: (843) 342-4472

  • Area: North End (Port Royal Plaza)

  • Brief Description: Southern-style lunch staples; longtime local favorite.

Plantation Cafe & Deli (South End)

  • Phone: (843) 785-9020

  • Area: South End (Pope Ave)

  • Brief Description: Same menu focus: classic Lunch, biscuits, omelets, and lunch sandwiches.

Bad Biscuit

  • Phone: (843) 785-2323

  • Area: South End – Coligny Plaza

  • Brief Description: Lowcountry/Southern breakfast & lunch with a “biscuit-forward” menu.

Skillets Cafe & Grill

  • Phone: (843) 785-3131

  • Area: South End- Coligny Plaza

  • Brief Description: Big breakfast menu (stuffed French toast, benedicts, etc.) plus lunch/dinner options.

Watusi Cafe & Coffee Bar

  • Phone: (843) 686-5200

  • Area: South End (Pope Ave)

  • Brief Description: Neighborhood cafe: breakfast served all day; coffee bar plus healthier options.

Hilton Head Diner

  • Phone: (843) 686-2400

  • Area: North End (Marina Side Dr)

  • Brief Description: Classic diner: breakfast all day, quick service, comfort-food portions.

Harold’s Diner

  • Phone: (843) 384-7855

  • Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)

  • Brief Description: Old-school diner energy; breakfast window + lunch; locals’ regular.

Southern Coney & Breakfast

  • Phone: (843) 689-2447

  • Area: South End (Pope Ave)

  • Brief Description: Breakfast & lunch spot known for pancakes, biscuits, and casual classics.

Island Deli

  • Phone: (843) 686-3353

  • Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)

  • Brief Description: Bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and deli-style grab-and-go.

The French Bakery & European Cuisine

  • Phone: (843) 342-5420

  • Area: Mid-Island (Shelter Cove)

  • Brief Description: European bakery + sit-down breakfast/lunch menu; pastries and brunch plates.

Hilton Head Social Bakery (Shelter Cove)

  • Phone: (843) 715-3349

  • Area: Mid-Island (Shelter Cove)

  • Brief Description: French-influenced pastries and breads; coffee + harbor stroll pairing.

Hilton Head Social Bakery (South Island)

  • Phone: (843) 715-2598

  • Area: South/Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)

  • Brief Description: Second location; same pastry/bread focus with convenient roadside access.

Carolina & Crumbs

  • Phone: (843) 342-4800

  • Area: South End (Pope Ave)

  • Brief Description: Coffeehouse + Lunch menu (omelets, bagels, pastries, paninis).

Java Burrito Company

  • Phone: (843) 842-5282

  • Area: Mid-Island (Village at Wexford)

  • Brief Description: Coffeehouse + breakfast burritos and quick breakfast options.

Delisheeyo

  • Phone: (843) 785-3633

  • Area: Mid-Island (Palmetto Bay Rd)

  • Brief Description: Vegetarian-focused cafe: smoothies, bowls, wraps; strong “clean breakfast” option.

C’est Bon

  • Phone: (843) 671-2200

  • Area: Sea Pines (Sea Pines Center)

  • Brief Description: Cafe with pastries/coffee and light breakfast options in a relaxed setting.

Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe

  • Phone: (843) 686-3003

  • Area: Sea Pines (Sea Pines Center)

  • Brief Description: Market + cafe serving made-to-order breakfast (eggs, biscuits, pancakes, etc.).

Pan Fresco Ole

  • Phone: (843) 681-5989

  • Area: North/Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)

  • Brief Description: Bakery/deli with breads/pastries and sandwich-friendly mornings.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

  • Phone: (843) 341-9113

  • Area: Mid-Island (William Hilton Pkwy)

  • Brief Description: “Breakfast/Lunch all day” wraps/flatbreads plus smoothies and bowls.

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