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1. The Pearl
4.8
Exceptional(2907)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bluffton
Booked 34 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. Buffalos - Palmetto Bluff
new
4.8
Exceptional(11)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bluffton
Booked 16 times today
Located in the heart of Wilson Village, Buffalos is a favorite gathering place for all and a community staple at Palmetto Bluff. Offering Lowcountry coastal dining, Buffalos recently underwent a complete renovation and menu refresh, featuring an oyster bar and rotating daily offerings. Guests can also choose from an extensive wine list or sample signature cocktails to tantalize their taste buds.
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3. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
4.8
Exceptional(5453)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 65 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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4. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5078)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 40 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.
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5. ELA'S On the Water
4.7
Exceptional(6891)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 31 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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6. The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience
4.9
Exceptional(1708)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 11 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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7. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar
4.9
Exceptional(1319)
Price: Expensive
• French • Hilton Head Island
Booked 11 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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8. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(5227)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island
Booked 32 times today
WiseGuys features several small plates including pizzettas, sliders, nightly specialty items, not to mention our steaks! Highlights of the menu include local seafood creations and hand selected premium steaks from sterling silver. Our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days for maximum flavor and tenderness in every bite. An aged steak is not just an aged steak at wiseguys; it is a wiseguys prepared steak, and is truly the best on hilton head. In fact, WiseGuys has such a strong menu and following that we were voted "Best Martini Bar," "Best Steak," and "Best Tapas" in recent years. Unique to the island for its contemporary and sophisticated feel, WiseGuys has quickly become Hilton Head Island's see-and-be-seen dining hot spot. Our luxurious dining room, accompanied by a modern bar and lounge, will transport you away from the island and into an urban restaurant atmosphere. The amazing ambiance is second-to-none on Hilton Head. WiseGuys features an expansive bar, a cosmopolitan lounge, a semi-private dining room with an award-winning wine list of over 200 bottles. We also have a Wine Keeper system, which ensures every glass of wine is as good as the first. You are invited through the stainless-steel doors into our plush and friendly environment where you can savor our steaks, sample the wines, and share our passion.
A photo of Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island restaurant
9. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island
4.8
Exceptional(5963)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hilton Head Island
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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10. Red Fish - Hilton Head
4.7
Exceptional(5626)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 21 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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  • Carol
    South Carolina •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Food and service were excellent...... But noisy and we were in the corner
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    Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.8
  • Dana
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent. Fabulous dinner and wonderful staff. Calibogue Seafood Stew was amazing!
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    The PearlPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bluffton
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    4.8
  • Elizabeth
    Washington, D.C. Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great experience. Went for a friend’s birthday and a great sunset. Nothing disappointed. The food was wonderful and our server Paulina went out of her way to make it a memorable evening.
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    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.5
  • Dempsey
    South Carolina •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    ELA’S On the Water was the perfect spot for our Valentine’s Day dinner. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, with stunning waterfront views that made the evening feel extra special. The service was impeccable—attentive without being intrusive—and every course was beautifully presented. We started with a delicious appetizer, followed by perfectly cooked entrées that showcased fresh, high-quality ingredients. The flavors were outstanding, and the wine selection complemented our meal perfectly. To top it off, dessert was an absolute treat. The ambiance, food, and service all combined to create an unforgettable night. Whether for a romantic evening or a special celebration, ELA’S is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be returning!
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    ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.7
  • PatrickVIP
    Coastal North Carolina •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fantastic dinner and service. Kerrie Ann and team provided amazing service and the BBQ ribs and burger are a must to try. Well done to the Buffalos chef and kitchen as the new menu is a big hit!
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    Buffalos - Palmetto BluffPrice: Expensive• American• Bluffton
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    4.8

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