Best Cozy Restaurants in South Carolina

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A photo of Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island restaurant

1. 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.

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2. Celeste Coastal Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(922)

Price: Expensive

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 16 times today

Experience Celeste Coastal Cuisine, a hidden gem on the north end of Hilton Head Island. Celeste offers a unique blend of Cajun-Creole influence, complemented by an excellent wine selection, a full bar, and outdoor seating. The menu features a variety of enticing options, including succulent scallops, blackened red fish, and expertly prepared steaks. Signature dishes like jambalaya and crawfish étouffée ensure there's something to satisfy every palate. The inviting decor, accented with New Orleans-inspired touches, creates a warm and welcoming environment for relaxing evenings, whether indoors or on the veranda. Guests can join nightly at 5 PM for dinner and enjoy live music every weekend in the spacious bar and lounge. Don’t miss the Sunday brunch from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring favorites like Crab Cake Benedict. Escape the tourist rush and unwind for an enjoyable evening out. Reservations can be made by calling 843-802-4744 or visiting celestehhi.com.

3. Gusto Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(1796)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 9 times today

Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

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4. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4

Awesome(3645)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 10 times today

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."

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5. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

Exceptional(1437)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 13 times today

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's is described as cozy and quaint by reviewers. Its warm and welcoming atmosphere, paired with great food, makes it a favorite among customers. Many reviews highlight the intimate and comfortable setting, with one customer stating, 'Warm, cosy dining experience. Authentically Italian, great atmosphere.' The ambiance, food, and service are consistently rated highly, making it a cozy and delightful dining experience.

6. Lulu Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(845)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to LULU KITCHEN, where exquisite cuisine it’s paired with exceptional service and eclectic ambiance!Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch and Dinner, and Sunday for Brunch.Lulu Kitchen Dinner Service is intended as an adult dining experience. Respectfully, children under 12 years old are welcome only for patio dining after 4:00pm.Until we see you again, stay well and be sure to eat well!!-Chef Scott Hastings

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7. Red Fish - Hilton Head

4.8

Exceptional(5566)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 15 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.

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8. Bowdies Chophouse - Hilton Head

4.7

Exceptional(920)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 times today

Bowdie's Chophouse is a quaint and cozy chophouse featuring prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Bowdie’s delivers exquisite steakhouse cuisine, exceptional drinks, and unparalleled service for a luxury experience you won't forget. Ideal for date nights, business dinners, late night cocktails, and a great meal after a round of golf, it’s the type of high-class steakhouse that will leave you wanting more. Our new steakhouse in Hilton Head, South Carolina has quickly become rated as one of the best steakhouses in the area, thanks to not only our high-quality, hand-cut prime steaks and seafood, but the high-class experience we strive to offer with every visit. Our Hilton Head steakhouse offers indoor seating only, private dining (up to 30), wine lockers, bar seating (full service), and booth and table seating.

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9. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(5794)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 times today

For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list. We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.” Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.

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10. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1192)

Price: Expensive

• French • Hilton Head Island

Booked 22 times today

Chez Georges is a gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors located on the South End of Hilton Head Island.We serve traditional bistro staples, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Lowcountry. Our spirits are high quality and hand picked and our wine list is carefully curated of French imports and French-style selections.Reservations recommended. Indoor & outdoor dining available.

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edward
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A very nice restaurant, that I frequent often for a casual dinner experience. Good food at a fair price. Nice
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Gusto RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Kelly
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great meal with a party of 9. It was a slow roll getting started (having our order taken) but the kitchen was fast and the food was delicious.
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The Black Marlin Bayside GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.4
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Peggy
Dallas - Fort Worth •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food, waiter smelled like a cigarette, but nice!
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Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head IslandPrice: Moderate• American• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Janvip
Greater Boston •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was our first visit to Celeste! It was a recommendation from an RI friend, Cheryl Botwick whose Father in law works there part time. It was a fabulous experience. Hope to return on our next visit to HH
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Celeste Coastal CuisinePrice: Expensive• American• Hilton Head Island
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4.8
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Nancyvip
South Carolina •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A delightful afternoon!! A good friend, good food, good service back in a quiet corner!!
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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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4.9

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

2. Celeste Coastal Cuisine

3. Gusto Ristorante

4. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

5. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

6. Lulu Kitchen

7. Red Fish - Hilton Head

8. Bowdies Chophouse - Hilton Head

9. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

10. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

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