Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Bluffton

16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pearl

4.8

Exceptional(2879)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bluffton

Booked 32 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. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(5054)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 16 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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3. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

Exceptional(5359)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 times today

Charlie's Coastal Bistro is a beloved local spot, known for its fresh seafood with a French Lowcountry flare. With its charming atmosphere, it's the perfect place for good food and wine. Reviewers praise the restaurant for its consistently great food and service, and one even called it a 'neighborhood gem'. The ambiance is described as warm, cozy, and relaxing, making it a great place to dine.

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4. ELA'S On the Water

4.7

Exceptional(6844)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 17 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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5. Red Fish - Hilton Head

4.7

Exceptional(5601)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 13 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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6. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

4.7

Exceptional(5914)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 41 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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7. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(5842)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 45 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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8. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(5180)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island

Booked 38 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.

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9. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3560)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 9 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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10. Alfred's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Expensive

• European • Hilton Head Island

Booked 3 times today

For an unforgettable evening on Hilton Head Island, head to Alfred's Restaurant for German and European cuisine by chef Heath Prosser and his team. Care has been taken to bring a wide wine selection from around the world-France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and of course Germany to pair with the menu. Nothing is overlooked to ensure the globally-inspired dishes at Alfred's Restaurant go beyond expectations. Along with many entrées from the land & sea, we also offer German selections, including sauerbraten, jaegerschnitzel, roasted duckling and the popular German mix platter. With indoor dining as well as our new covered and heated outdoor courtyard, you are sure to find the right seat in the house. Reservations highly recommended. Due to increased no show and last minute cancellation activity, you may be asked to provide a credit card when making your reservation. Charges will only be processed for no shows and last minute cancellations that cannot be re booked.

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Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
5.0
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Absolutely great Celebration of My Sons Birthday. He had the Prime Rib angus it was perfectly plated ad delicious. The service was amazing very attentive all personal. I recommend this place to everyone that visits Savanah. Love all the managers attending our table it was so nice.
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4.7
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Columbus •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent. Being a slow time of the year we were still very pleased with our server, Delaney (not 100%sure if I got it correct) great service, food was excellent atmosphere perfect. We were visiting with our granddaughter and spouse and they loved everything ! Thx
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ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.7
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RonaldVIP
South Carolina •75 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Four of us had dinner last night. Four different entrees. Four great meals. Service was a little spotty but the dinner was a hit.
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The PearlPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bluffton
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4.8
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Chris
Wisconsin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Ally was wonderful! Super attentive and Very helpful with helping us select our meals! Great experience, we’re just traveling through the area but will be back again!
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Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.5
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Alicia
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
My husband ordered the duck & he said his was cooked perfectly - medium rare. The scalloped potatoes & veggies (green beans & carrots) were also delicious. He cleaned his plate. I had the smoked salmon appetizer which was good, not much different than what can be found in Costco or ordering online - it came with a lovely horseradish & dill sauce. I also had the crab, avocado appetizer which was more interesting. We had an early reservation which is what I prefer to eating later, but there were people waiting by the time we left around 6:30.
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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.9

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Pearl

2. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

3. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4. ELA'S On the Water

5. Red Fish - Hilton Head

6. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

7. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

8. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge

9. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar

10. Alfred's Restaurant

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