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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte), Hilton Head, SC

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9
4.9
5376 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Low Country, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 785-9277
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Castillo
  • Area
    Hilton Head Island
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Best Overall

  • Hilton Head

    Best Food

  • Hilton Head

    Best Service

  • Hilton Head

    Best Ambience

  • Hilton Head

    Best Value

  • Hilton Head

    Great for fine wines

  • Hilton Head

    Romantic

  • Hilton Head

    Good for special occasions

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie's Coastal Bistro offers a "charming ambiance" with a "dependable" French-influenced seafood menu. Guests rave about "exceptional food" and consistently "professional service." Highlights include the "creatively prepared" dishes and a "superb wine list." Ideal for special occasions, it's a "favorite" for many on Hilton Head Island.

5,376 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent,Great food, Great service. One of my very favorite places on the island.

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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    136 reviews

    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best piece of trout I've ever eaten! First time I've ordered it at Charlie's. New fave! Husband thoroughly enjoyed his duck which he orders there often. We dined at a high top in the bar which is always great at this restaurant. Mark and Thaddeus were hustling non stop as it was very busy. Seats at the bar and tables only stayed empty for a minute - continuous turnover so I won't fault them for a few missteps in the service - forgotten napkin, forgotten water refill. Everything was taken care of eventually and it was a really great meal out at Charlie's - as always.

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  3. FREDERICK

    VIP

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad experience before but last night was so disappointing. Food was good as usual, service was really bad! Multiple staff passed by empty water glasses and even after asking for more water, it never came. I ordered my meal and informed the server that I couldn’t have cheese so please leave that off, my dinner salad was brought out with soft crumbled cheese on it. Not a huge deal, but waited another 10 mins before a different staff member walked by and asked if there was an issue. After the bill came we waited for almost 15 mins to take our credit card so we just paid cash and left. So not what we’ve come to expect.

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  4. Joleen

    VIP

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience. The caramel cake is to die for!! Highly recommend.

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  5. Herbert

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go for the Esgargo. All the food was great and the service friendly and professional. We love this place

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  6. Amber

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck breast is a remarkable dish that never fails to impress. Each of Charlie’s plates is accompanied by delightful scalloped potatoes and vegetables. Making reservations is a must. I wholeheartedly recommend enjoying dinners here for an unforgettable evening.

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  7. Lincoln

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charley's is the place to go for a special occassion.

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  8. LARRY

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 6 senior ladies celebrating a birthday. We often come here for special occasions because of the food, ambience and service.

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  9. Janice

    Charleston

    178 reviews

    5.0

    178 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, food fantastic, as well as the service. Best restaurant in Hilton Head for a great lunch

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  10. Rosalie

    VIP

    Charleston

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Salad was delicious & presentation exceptional as well as the Service. Treated Friend to a Birthday Lunch & Charlie’s treated us w a dessert

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FAQs

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-9277.

Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) is rated 4.9 stars by 5376 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

8 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29928

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Low Country, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Castillo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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