Restaurants in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head
Palmetto Dunes has seven places to eat inside the gate, from a beach bar on the sand to a lagoon-view dinner room.
Dinner in Palmetto Dunes
Beach bar and clubhouse lunch
Barbecue, burgers and pizza in the golf clubhouse, with a deck over the course. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Breakfast and grab-and-go
About this list
Palmetto Dunes dining is casual by day and a little dressier at night. The beach bar, the three clubhouse restaurants and the general store are breakfast-and-lunch spots, and dinner is Alexander’s or the Omni’s sports bar. Most are walk-in; Alexander’s is the one that takes reservations. If you are looking for restaurants near Palmetto Dunes beyond the gate, the Hilton Head restaurants guide covers the rest of the island.
Not every venue needs a resort pass. The General Store and Big Jim’s can be reached without one, and The Dunes House can be walked to from the beach, though its lot is for resort guests and owners. Phone numbers and hours are on each page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurants are in Palmetto Dunes?
The Dunes House beach bar, Big Jim’s BBQ and Arthur Hills Grill at the golf clubhouses, Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, XO Sports & Spirits at the Omni, and the Palmetto Dunes General Store.
Do I need a pass to eat in Palmetto Dunes?
Not for the General Store, which says no passes are required, or Big Jim’s. The Dunes House parking lot is for resort guests and owners, but anyone can walk in from the beach or ride the free Dunes Buggy shuttle.
Which Palmetto Dunes restaurants take reservations?
Alexander’s is the one to reserve. The beach bar, clubhouse grills and general store are walk-in.
Where can I get breakfast in Palmetto Dunes?
Arthur Hills Grill serves breakfast daily from 7 to 10:30 a.m., Big Jim’s opens at 7 a.m., and the General Store has coffee from 5 a.m. and a weekday breakfast counter.
Is there a restaurant on the beach in Palmetto Dunes?
Yes. The Dunes House is the oceanfront beach bar, open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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