Our Guidebook to Hilton Head Island
Food scene
There are wonderful restaurants throughout Hilton Head for all budgets. These are a few of our favorites.
We dined at Chez George for our anniversary and they did not disappoint. From the exceptional service to the decor to the outstanding cuisine, this restaurant does not disappoint. It’s more upscale than a number of other places on the island, and definitely a go-to for special occasions.
Chez Georges Bistro & Bar
We dined at Chez George for our anniversary and they did not disappoint. From the exceptional service to the decor to the outstanding cuisine, this restaurant does not disappoint. It’s more upscale than a number of other places on the island, and definitely a go-to for special occasions.
If you like gnocchi, Pomodori's ricotta gnocchi is out of this world. Their food is so good - hearty and tasty - and their service has been consistently good.
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Pomodori Italian Eatery
1 New Orleans RdIf you like gnocchi, Pomodori's ricotta gnocchi is out of this world. Their food is so good - hearty and tasty - and their service has been consistently good.
Charlie's L'Etoile Verte serves delicious cuisine with top-notch service. We have only had carry-out due to circumstances, but even with curbside, the service is excellent.
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Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdCharlie's L'Etoile Verte serves delicious cuisine with top-notch service. We have only had carry-out due to circumstances, but even with curbside, the service is excellent.
Tio’s has a relaxed, neighborhood-restaurant vibe to it. We’ve enjoyed our meals the many times we’ve visited this establishment, and continue to make it a regular stop when we are on the island.
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Tio's Latin American Kitchen
40 Shelter Cove LnTio’s has a relaxed, neighborhood-restaurant vibe to it. We’ve enjoyed our meals the many times we’ve visited this establishment, and continue to make it a regular stop when we are on the island.
We stop at Al's Aloha Kitchen at least once during our stays on the island. Their poke bowls are scrumptious and filling.
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Al's Aloha Kitchen
70 Pope AveWe stop at Al's Aloha Kitchen at least once during our stays on the island. Their poke bowls are scrumptious and filling.
The pastries are delectable and their coffee is good and strong. Get your food to-go, walk across to the small boardwalk / park, and grab a bench overlooking the marshland.
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The French Bakery & European Cuisine
28 Shelter Cove LnThe pastries are delectable and their coffee is good and strong. Get your food to-go, walk across to the small boardwalk / park, and grab a bench overlooking the marshland.
This little bistro is in the Kroger shopping complex, which is a 10-minute walk from our villa. The food is delicious and the service, excellent.
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Jane Bistro and Bar
28 Shelter Cove LnThis little bistro is in the Kroger shopping complex, which is a 10-minute walk from our villa. The food is delicious and the service, excellent.
From achee with salt fish to their goat curry, Red Stripes serves up delicious Caribbean food.
Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge Hilton Head
840 William Hilton PkwyFrom achee with salt fish to their goat curry, Red Stripes serves up delicious Caribbean food.
We like Island Bagel & Deli not only for their food, but for their excellent service. Every time we've gone for breakfast, the staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is so good, too, so it's a win all around.
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Island Bagel & Deli
841 William Hilton PkwyWe like Island Bagel & Deli not only for their food, but for their excellent service. Every time we've gone for breakfast, the staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is so good, too, so it's a win all around.
The Old Oyster Factory overlooks the marshland, and is a beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. The food was excellent, even when we got it to-go. The service was expedient, and their curb-side service is efficient. If you like seafood, definitely check out this restaurant when in town.
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Old Oyster Factory Restaurant
101 Marshland RoadThe Old Oyster Factory overlooks the marshland, and is a beautiful spot for lunch or dinner. The food was excellent, even when we got it to-go. The service was expedient, and their curb-side service is efficient. If you like seafood, definitely check out this restaurant when in town.
The Sandbar
101 Pope AveThe Sandbar has a great vibe and really tasty food.
This popular restaurant has delicious breakfasts to help you start your day off right.
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Stacks Pancakes & More of Hilton Head
2 Regency PkwyThis popular restaurant has delicious breakfasts to help you start your day off right.
The food was delicious! We arrived at 7:30pm on a Sunday to Hilton Head so a number of dining establishments were either closed or not doing takeout. We ended up ordering from OKKO out of necessity and so glad we did. The food was fresh, tasty, and correct. We’ll be dining at OKKO when we’re back in HHHI.
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OKKO Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
95 Mathews DrThe food was delicious! We arrived at 7:30pm on a Sunday to Hilton Head so a number of dining establishments were either closed or not doing takeout. We ended up ordering from OKKO out of necessity and so glad we did. The food was fresh, tasty, and correct. We’ll be dining at OKKO when we’re back in HHHI.
Good seafood and a casual vibe. It is a popular place that fills up quickly during the season, so make sure to make a reservation.
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Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras
5 Lagoon RdGood seafood and a casual vibe. It is a popular place that fills up quickly during the season, so make sure to make a reservation.
Neighborhood Gems
These are a few of our favorite spots as we continue to discover the wonders of the island.
Beautiful park right off Pope Road. We like to get lunch to-go, find a bench, and enjoy the scenery. Parking can be tight because the lot is small, though.
Compass Rose Park
4 St Augustine PlBeautiful park right off Pope Road. We like to get lunch to-go, find a bench, and enjoy the scenery. Parking can be tight because the lot is small, though.
If you enjoy stopping in local shops, Le Cookery is one our favorites. The staff and owners know their customers, and there's usually a fun conversation taking place.
Le Cookery of Hilton Head
1000 William Hilton PkwyIf you enjoy stopping in local shops, Le Cookery is one our favorites. The staff and owners know their customers, and there's usually a fun conversation taking place.
Sightseeing
A beautiful national refuge just a few miles outside of Hilton Head. You can take a walk, photograph wildlife, and just breathe in nature. Parking can be tight, so go earlier in the day. And make sure to pack bug spray. Also, there aren't any restrooms or places to get water, so make sure to prepare accordingly prior to going.
For more information, check out: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pinckney_Island/about.html
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
A beautiful national refuge just a few miles outside of Hilton Head. You can take a walk, photograph wildlife, and just breathe in nature. Parking can be tight, so go earlier in the day. And make sure to pack bug spray. Also, there aren't any restrooms or places to get water, so make sure to prepare accordingly prior to going.
For more information, check out: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Pinckney_Island/about.html
Harbour Town Lighthouse is a well-known spot in Hilton Head. You'll experience panoramic views of the island from this spot. Keep in mind that there is a fee (currently $9) to get into the Sea Pines Resort where Harbour Town is located.
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Harbour Town Lighthouse & Museum
149 Lighthouse RdHarbour Town Lighthouse is a well-known spot in Hilton Head. You'll experience panoramic views of the island from this spot. Keep in mind that there is a fee (currently $9) to get into the Sea Pines Resort where Harbour Town is located.
Things to Do
There are so many things to do in Hilton Head, but here are a few ideas to start you on your adventures.
From the Palmetto Dunes site, "Hilton Head Island’s only par-70 public golf course, the George Fazio course at Palmetto Dunes is one of the island’s most distinctive and challenging layouts. Many golfers regard it as the most challenging public course on the island, but don’t let that intimidate you. It is designed to be a true but fair test for golfers of all skill levels."
https://www.palmettodunes.com/golf/george-fazio-course
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George Fazio Golf Course
7 Carnoustie RdFrom the Palmetto Dunes site, "Hilton Head Island’s only par-70 public golf course, the George Fazio course at Palmetto Dunes is one of the island’s most distinctive and challenging layouts. Many golfers regard it as the most challenging public course on the island, but don’t let that intimidate you. It is designed to be a true but fair test for golfers of all skill levels."
https://www.palmettodunes.com/golf/george-fazio-course
From the Palmetto Dunes site, "Hilton Head Outfitters has all the gear you and your family need to have some fun in the Hilton Head sun. With the largest rental bike fleet on the island and beach essentials like umbrellas and lounge chairs for rent, along with a full supply of necessities like sunscreen, toys, beachwear and more, you’ll be all set to beach like a pro."
https://www.palmettodunes.com/things-to-do/bikes-and-beach-rentals?thingsToDoType=bikes-and-beach-rentals
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Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals
80 Queens Folly RdFrom the Palmetto Dunes site, "Hilton Head Outfitters has all the gear you and your family need to have some fun in the Hilton Head sun. With the largest rental bike fleet on the island and beach essentials like umbrellas and lounge chairs for rent, along with a full supply of necessities like sunscreen, toys, beachwear and more, you’ll be all set to beach like a pro."
https://www.palmettodunes.com/things-to-do/bikes-and-beach-rentals?thingsToDoType=bikes-and-beach-rentals
There are a number of restaurants in Shelter Cove. If you're not looking for something to eat, there are still lovely paths with beautiful views.
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Shelter Cove Marina
1 Shelter Cove LnThere are a number of restaurants in Shelter Cove. If you're not looking for something to eat, there are still lovely paths with beautiful views.
Dolphin & Nature Tour
18 Simmons RdThis is a small theater that has very comfortable seating, great popcorn, and new releases.
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Northridge Cinema 10
435 William Hilton PkwyThis is a small theater that has very comfortable seating, great popcorn, and new releases.
Walks in Nature
The Audubon Newhall Preserve is a 50 acre nature preserve located at 55 Palmetto Bay Road on the south end of Hilton Head Island that is owned and operated by the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, a non-profit and volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation toward the upkeep and improvements of the Preserve.
The Preserve has a series of interconnected trails that add up to about a mile total. Tree roots have been removed from the paths to make it wheelchair accessible. It is the mission of Hilton Head Audubon to protect the Audubon Newhall Preserve as a native forest ecosystem for the benefit of its diverse ecosystem inhabitants, and to manage and maintain the preserve on a sound economic footing, while improving access for appropriate human recreational and educational activities.
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Audubon Newhall Preserve
55 Palmetto Bay RdThe Audubon Newhall Preserve is a 50 acre nature preserve located at 55 Palmetto Bay Road on the south end of Hilton Head Island that is owned and operated by the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, a non-profit and volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation toward the upkeep and improvements of the Preserve.
The Preserve has a series of interconnected trails that add up to about a mile total. Tree roots have been removed from the paths to make it wheelchair accessible. It is the mission of Hilton Head Audubon to protect the Audubon Newhall Preserve as a native forest ecosystem for the benefit of its diverse ecosystem inhabitants, and to manage and maintain the preserve on a sound economic footing, while improving access for appropriate human recreational and educational activities.
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Baby and beach gear rentals
If you need a pack and play or other gear for your little ones that you won't be bringing yourself, Baby's Away Baby and Beach Equipment in Hilton Head could be a source for you.
Their web address is www dot babysawayhhi dot com.