Best Casual Restaurants in South Carolina

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1. Lagerhead Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1166)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 1 time today

LagerHead is not your typical tavern; Chef Michael Toscano, a James Beard “Rising Star Chef” Semi-Finalist, inspires the dining experience at LagerHead Tavern. The name and décor for LagerHead were inspired by the indigenous Loggerhead Sea Turtle and the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island. Developed by Chef Toscano, the menu showcases southern comfort food with a twist, using fresh, regional ingredients and features signature items such as our House-Smoked Chicken Wings and the Low Country Reuben featuring in house pulled pork and smoked ham. The Grilled Salmon Salad is completely unique in that we use fresh grilled salmon that we prepare every morning. Fresh Grilled Oysters are also a Lagerhead Staple, shucked fresh per order and prepared using garlic butter and breadcrumbs for an oyster packed full of low country flavor!!

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2. ELA'S On the Water

4.6

Exceptional(6788)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 23 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.

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3. OMBRA Cucina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(5927)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 8 times today

Top chef Michael Cirafesi, voted Best Chef Hilton Head Island seven years in a row, brings to Hilton Head Island and the low country region one of the area’s most acclaimed Italian restaurant and bar, OMBRA Cucina Italiana, located in the beautiful Village at Wexford on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Come and enjoy innovative Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine list including Italian Benchmark wines. Stop by to relax at our bar and lounge with a spectacular selection of Italian specialty cocktails, apertifs, and digestivos. Our pasta entrees can be made with gluten free pasta upon request to accommodate customers with allergies. We also have vegan/vegetarian options upon request.

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4. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

4.6

Exceptional(4175)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 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!

5. The Pearl

4.8

Exceptional(2847)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 12 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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6. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3525)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 14 times today

Alexander’s, an upscale seafood restaurant and long-time Hilton Head Island favorite on the dining scene since 1977. It features seasonally-inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally-sourced ingredients.Our menu pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Seafood Pasta, Shrimp and Grits, and Wiener Schnitzel. Reservations are highly encouraged. Alexander’s offers dinner nightly from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM with seasonal early dining from 5:00 PM-5:45 PM.

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7. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4

Awesome(3649)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 6 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."

8. Jane Bistro & Bar

4.5

Awesome(3009)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 12 times today

Jane Bistro & Bar, voted Favorite New Restaurant AND Favorite New Chef , is the perfect place for friends and family to gather. Delicious food, creative cocktails and interesting beer and wines are served in an urban coastal comfort, inside and out. Join the Jane Family to celebrate lowcountry living in style!

9. Lulu Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(851)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 3 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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10. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

Exceptional(1442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 6 times today

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires. Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts. Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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Stacey
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great casual dining. Very nice server, attentive but not overbearing. Wonderful Thanksgiving dinner choices - we had the pistachio encrusted halibut- delicious! Have no complaints about the whole experience!
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Poseidon-Hilton Head IslandPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Gregvip
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brunzeno was out, did not bring a glass of wine, but overall great food, great service, great restaurant!! We will be back
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OMBRA Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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4.7
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Gail
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ela’s was excellent! It was recommended by a friend and we are so glad we tried it. My husband had the Snapper and I had the short ribs. Both dishes were so delicious! Beautiful cozy restaurant on the water. And we loved the music they played throughout the restaurant. We will be back for sure next time we are in Hilton Head. Thank you!
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ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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patty
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a wonderful experience at the Pearl. Food is outstanding - always. Consistency is key - You will ALWAYS get a great meal here, regardless Of what you order. We tend to side More on the seafood side but the meats looks delish too. Highly recommend. We are So fortunate to have this place in our neighborhood / greater Bluffton area. Additionally - gluten free friends, run, dont walk to the Pearl - they get it!!
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The PearlPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bluffton
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4.8
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Nancy
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Lagerhead has become our favorite restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The atmosphere is upscale yet warm and inviting. We are especially attracted to Lagerhead's seafood dishes which we feel are outstanding in both preparation and quality. The service is attentive and gracious. The prices are also most attractive...especially the early dining menu. We look forward to more enjoyable dining experiences at this restaurant.
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Lagerhead TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Hilton Head Island
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4.6

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Lagerhead Tavern

2. ELA'S On the Water

3. OMBRA Cucina Italiana

4. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

5. The Pearl

6. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar

7. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

8. Jane Bistro & Bar

9. Lulu Kitchen

10. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

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