Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Hilton Head

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Updated December 05, 2024

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River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

4.8 (396)

$50 and over

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them.
River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle.
River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge.

In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

Top review

WendyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Such a special place with the best food. Service is impeccable

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Popular dish

Venison Tenderloin

Experience

Thomas Rivers Brown Wine Dinner

Saltus River Grill

4.7

4.7 (3785)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Beaufort

About the restaurant

We are now booking reservations for parties of up to 4 people online! Please call the restaurant at (843)379-3474 to make a reservation for parties of 5 or more people. All reservations are held for inside as outdoor seating is weather permitting. Comments specifying seating preferences are honored if and when available. We will try to honor all requests, but they are not guaranteed. We look forward to serving you soon!

Saltus River Grill is a unique, and exciting restaurant in historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. With a grand view of the Intracoastal Waterway from its Sonoma-style patio or from the expansive full-service bar and dining room, this sizzling contemporary seafood grill combines the atmosphere of a chic Manhattan eatery with the historic charm found only in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

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Ivan Allen

Dined 4 days ago

This was our 3rd visit. Food has been consistently good. Last night I was brought the wrong entree even though the bill reflected the item that I ordered.

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4.7

4.7 (6808)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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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ScottVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome experience as usual! Out standing food and service also as usual. One of our favorites!

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4.7

4.7 (1171)

$30 and under

American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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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RosalieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Butternut Squash Salad a definite must have. Have also enjoyed their Delicious Ribs as well as Burgers. Service is exceptional. Great ambience to meet friends for Lunch, views of the Golf Course. When weather permits great outdoor dining as well.

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Popular dish

Chicken Piccata

Octagon - Palmetto Bluff

4.7

4.7 (94)

$31 to $50

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

Octagon welcomes guests to a lively gathering place where tales are told, laughter lingers in the air, and nothing is taken too seriously. Cocktails, food and life are shared in this social hub. A namesake to the “Octagon House,” one of the first plantation homes that stood on the Bluff in years prior to the Wilson era, Octagon features sharable bites, classic cocktails with a creative twist, locally crafted beers and our Signature barrel-aged Artillery Punch.

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Helen

Dined 4 days ago

Always a pleasure to enjoy a meal here! Staff, food and ambiance are fantastic.

Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (3539)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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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MicahelVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The seafood is excellent. The service is excellent. This is probably one of the best restaurants on the island. I would highly recommend this. I would say this would be a wonderful place to start your vacation and your vacation very romantic. I would say this wouldn’t be very good for children, but it is the atmosphere is beautiful and the service is beautiful.

hh prime

4.6

4.6 (838)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Just steps from the ocean, this sensory dining experience boasts the spectacular culinary flare the Island has been waiting for. With the highest quality USDA Prime Grade beef selections, the freshest seafood and pasta dishes along with decadent dessert creations, the hh prime menu is top of mind for Island residents and visitors alike. From the classic New York strip to a Prime aged Chicago Style Bone-in Ribeye to the savory Filet Mignon, hh prime boasts the best steaks for even the most traveled connoisseur. For a lighter fare, enjoy our fine selection of the Island's freshest seafood. hh prime features an impressive open show kitchen with grand interior and exterior fireplaces, dinner hour music, and a wine room. This two-story restaurant presents a new intimate dining experience both inside and out where everyone can enjoy a vacation ambiance while they dine and relax at hh prime.

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DonnaVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

We were so excited to discover that HH Prime still offered the regular menu as an option on Thanksgiving! Their food is always delicious (fish of the day was sea bass) and Michael made it such an enjoyable experience! Thanks for making our holiday!!

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Popular dish

FILET MIGNON 8 oz

Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

4.6

4.6 (4190)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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!

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Deana

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food. Good prices. Great service. Quiet atmosphere so you can talk

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Popular dish

She Crab Soup

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (5032)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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.

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Pat

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Our server was attentive and polite. Plenty of attention to our needs. Overall experience was positive

The Ribaut Social Club - Anchorage 1770

4.5

4.5 (492)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Beaufort

About the restaurant

Ribaut Social Club is a restaurant and social space for Beaufort locals and visitors to mingle over cocktails and impeccable regional cuisine.
Our aim is to capture the incorrigible spirit and convivial atmosphere of the original Ribaut Club, established at the Anchorage in 1891. In its heyday, the Club hosted performances, grand parties, dances and even gambling—a raucous getaway from buttoned-up social strictures of the time. Today, guests can cocktails and dinner with unrivaled water views or a sophisticated brunch surrounded by 300 years of Beaufort history.

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RonVIP

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Excellent food and wine experience! Chef made numerous visits to explain the coming dishes, as did the wine merchant who discussed her next wine pours.

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