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1. The Pearl
4.8
Exceptional(2834)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bluffton
Booked 25 times today
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.
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2. Frankie Bones - Bluffton
4.5
Awesome(2244)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bluffton
Booked 46 times today
A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960s and t's restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week and is located next to WiseGuys on Main Street on Hilton Head Island and off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads, and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous! Served from 11 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, Frankie Bones is the perfect atmosphere for a business or family lunch.
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3. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4996)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 28 times today
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.
A photo of ELA'S On the Water restaurant
4. ELA'S On the Water
4.6
Exceptional(6775)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 32 times today
Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.
A photo of Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) restaurant
5. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
4.9
Exceptional(5272)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 36 times today
Focusing predominately on fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare, Charlie’s is the place for good food, good wine and unforgettable memories all enjoyed in a quaint French country atmosphere.A Savannah native, Charlie Golson’s interest in the French language and culture took him to Paris. After a long stint in the fast paced hotel kitchens of Washington DC, he was ready to move back closer to home. It was at that time he was able to open up a one room French bistro. The restaurant has grown over the years, but the ‘Green Star’ remains steadfast in offering the finest ingredients the Low country has to offer with a menu that is hand written daily. Resort Casual.
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6. Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
4.5
Awesome(2667)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
An American bistro with Southern soul, Lucky Rooster sources fresh ingredients from local farmers, purveyors and waterways. Options from refined comfort food to adventurous dishes from our culinary team. Outdoor and indoor dining available along with take out. Happy hour daily 4-6 PM.Please note dress code requires gentlemen to wear shirts with short or long sleeves; please no tank tops, cut offs or sleeveless shirts for gentlemen.
A photo of Red Fish - Hilton Head restaurant
7. Red Fish - Hilton Head
4.8
Exceptional(5566)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 16 times today
Red Fish specializes in excellent seafood and steaks. A recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's Best of Award of Excellence since 2001, Red Fish offers over 1300 wines from around the world for you to choose in our retail shop to enjoy with your meal (with a small corkage fee) or to take home.
A photo of Poseidon-Hilton Head Island restaurant
8. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island
4.6
Exceptional(4167)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 27 times today
From our fresh catch items to our "Coast-to-Coast" entrees, we have the best selection of seafood, steaks and much more! Coastal cuisine highlighting wonderfully realized use of local and seasonal ingredients; with skillful service by an informative staff. Poseidon continues to impress with its phenomenal high-caliber dishes especially the melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Gulf Grouper. Check out our "The World Is Your Oyster" Raw bar, whether you are an oyster aficionado, or not, it is worth it to visit. Pair with a cold glass of white wine and you're in raw bar heaven. Poseidon's unique waterfront site at Shelter Cove Towne Centre overlooks broad creek, allowing for some of the best water and sunset views on Hilton Head. from our outside nautibar to the inside "the world is your oyster" raw bar, and upstairs rooftop bar, Poseidon offers something special for everyone!
A photo of Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island restaurant
9. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island
4.6
Exceptional(5853)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 40 times today
A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960s and t's restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week and is located next to WiseGuys on Main Street on Hilton Head Island and off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads, and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous! Served from 11 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, Frankie Bones is the perfect atmosphere for a business or family lunch.
A photo of The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience restaurant
10. The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1678)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 6 times today
Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio SeatingPrivate Dining Room Available for up to 35 PeopleWine Spectator Award of Excellence

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