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Where it is
Get directionsSan Miguel’s, Hilton Head
San Miguel’s is the Mexican restaurant on the harbour side of Shelter Cove, at 9 Harbourside Lane, with an outdoor bar and a covered deck right over the marina. It has served Islanders and visitors since 1977, and the deck, the margaritas and the live music are what most people come for. Most people drop the apostrophe, so if you are looking for San Miguels HHI, this is the one on the harbour.
San Miguel's Mexican Menu
San Miguel's Mexican is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on Mexican food, with higher prices.
What to Order at San Miguel’s
The menu is familiar Mexican done in big portions: sizzling fajitas with steak, chicken, shrimp or vegetables, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos, quesadillas and platters of nachos. Seafood gets a local turn in the enchiladas and chimichanga “del mar,” filled with shrimp and crab, and there is a she-crab soup with a Mexican twist. The restaurant calls its margaritas the island’s best. Reviewers name the fajitas, the tacos and the chips and salsa most often; a few find the seasoning mild.
The Deck, Live Music and the Wait
You can sit inside or out on the deck, with the boats a few feet away. Live music plays on the deck on many evenings in season, and it is loud outside, so ask for a table indoors if you want to talk. San Miguel’s takes no reservations: tables are first come, first served, and a summer dinner wait can run 40 minutes or more. Lunch, or the 4 to 6 p.m. happy hour, is the easier way in. It opens daily at 11:30 a.m., serving lunch until 4 p.m. and dinner after.
Where San Miguel’s Is
San Miguel’s is at 9 Harbourside Lane, on the boardwalk around the marina basin at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, where the harbour’s shops, charters and summer events are. For the other places to eat on both sides of the district, harbour and Towne Centre, see Shelter Cove restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Miguel’s take reservations?
No. San Miguel’s is first come, first served. Expect a wait at dinner in summer; lunch and the 4 to 6 p.m. happy hour are quieter.
Does San Miguel’s have outdoor seating?
Yes. There is a covered deck and an outdoor bar over the Shelter Cove marina, as well as seating indoors.
Is there live music at San Miguel’s?
Yes, on the deck on many evenings in season. It can be loud outside, so ask for an indoor table if you want a quieter meal.
What are San Miguel’s hours?
It opens daily at 11:30 a.m. Lunch runs until 4 p.m., happy hour is 4 to 6 p.m., and dinner is served from 4 p.m. Call (843) 842-4555 for closing time.
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