Lunch Venues in Hilton Head Island

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.
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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