Hilton Head Island · Beaufort County, SC

Food & Drink in Hilton Head Island

Scout analyzed 76 Hilton Head Island places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

76

Matches

24

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

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Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Food & Drink

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Fishcamp on Broad Creek is a seafood restaurant with a patio and fire pit, suitable for an evening meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Benny's Coastal Kitchen

Food & Drink

Benny's Coastal Kitchen

Benny's Coastal Kitchen is a casual seafood restaurant suitable for dinner, perhaps after a day of island activities. Expect a moderate spend per person for a full meal.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Carolina Coffee & Crumbs

Food & Drink

Carolina Coffee & Crumbs

This coastal-chic cafe is ideal for breakfast or lunch, offering a relaxed spot for families or solo visitors. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for an hour-long meal, possibly on the terrace.

FoodShoppingViews
$15–$35 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
GT International Cafe

Food & Drink

GT International Cafe

This is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with family or solo. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and about $10-$20 per person for a classic meal.

FoodRelaxed
$10–$20 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe

Harbour Town

Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe

This is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch with pastries, soups, and sandwiches. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $10-25 per person, likely after a walk or before other activities in Harbour Town.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Hilton Head Social Bakery

Food & Drink

Hilton Head Social Bakery

This bakery is a good stop for a casual treat or coffee, perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack. Expect to spend about 30 minutes and $10-20 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$20 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Big Bamboo Café

Food & Drink

Big Bamboo Café

Big Bamboo Café is a casual spot for American bar bites and craft beers, often featuring live music. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit, spending around $20-40 per person, making it suitable for a relaxed evening or a weekend stop.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Old Oyster Factory Restaurant

Food & Drink

Old Oyster Factory Restaurant

This is a waterfront seafood dinner spot, good for a relaxed meal with views, especially at sunset. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $40-70 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsViews
$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe

Food & Drink

Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe

This cafe is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch outing, offering American classics in a relaxed setting with outdoor seating. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and around $10-$25 per person.

FoodOutdoorsRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Sunset Grille

Food & Drink

Sunset Grille

Sunset Grille is a fine dining spot for Southern fare and seafood, often paired with waterfront views. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person for an upscale meal.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Sandbar

Food & Drink

The Sandbar

The Sandbar is a lively spot for casual Southern and Caribbean comfort food and drinks, good for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $25-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Dunes House

Food & Drink

The Dunes House

The Dunes House is an exclusive beachfront eatery for resort guests, offering American fare with live music and ocean views. It's suitable for a casual dinner or evening drinks, typically lasting 1.5 hours and costing $20-45 per person.

FoodLive musicOutdoors
$20–$45 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Sage Room

Food & Drink

Sage Room

The Sage Room is a fine dining destination for elevated American fare, suitable for a date night or special celebration. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $75-$150 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
WiseGuys

Food & Drink

WiseGuys

WiseGuys is a stylish steakhouse suitable for a two-hour dinner, often paired with a pre-dinner drink nearby or a post-dinner stroll. Expect to spend $75-$150 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$75–$150 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Skull Creek Boathouse

Food & Drink

Skull Creek Boathouse

This is a waterfront seafood restaurant, good for a casual meal with family or a date. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $30-70 per person, especially if enjoying drinks at the outdoor bar.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Coast

Food & Drink

Coast

Coast is an upscale seafood restaurant with outdoor seating and live music, suitable for a dinner outing. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for a meal and drinks, and plan for a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodLive musicOutdoors
$40–$80 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Quarterdeck

Harbour Town

The Quarterdeck

The Quarterdeck is a waterfront seafood restaurant with outdoor seating and live music, suitable for a relaxed family dinner or a date night with a view. Expect a moderate spend per person for a meal and drinks, and plan for about 1.5 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant

Food & Drink

A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant

This restaurant is a good option for a casual meal on Hilton Head, offering local fare in a garden setting. Plan for about 90 minutes and a typical spend of $20-40 per person, potentially pairing with a walk nearby.

FoodOutdoorsRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Links, an American Grill

Food & Drink

Links, an American Grill

Links, an American Grill is suitable for an upscale meal with golf course views, ideal for a longer sit-down experience. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an American breakfast, lunch, or dinner, possibly paired with a leisurely afternoon stroll nearby.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Skull Creek Dockside

Food & Drink

Skull Creek Dockside

This is a relaxed waterfront restaurant best suited for a family meal or casual date, where you can expect to spend about 1.5 hours and $30-70 per person on seafood and drinks. It pairs well with an afternoon stroll along the dock.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Poseidon

Food & Drink

Poseidon

Poseidon is a waterfront seafood restaurant with a hip rooftop bar and live music, suitable for a relaxed dinner or drinks. Expect a meal to cost $30-70 per person and last about 90 minutes.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks

Food & Drink

Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks

This is a scenic spot for a seafood dinner, ideal for families or couples, potentially after a day exploring Hilton Head. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-60 per person on food, drinks, and tip.

FoodViewsOutdoors
$30–$60 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Paris Baguette

Food & Drink

Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette is a good spot for a casual breakfast or afternoon treat, pairing well with nearby shopping or as a quick stop on a drive. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and about $10-25 per person for pastries and coffee.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Sweet Al's at Coligny Plaza

Food & Drink

Sweet Al's at Coligny Plaza

Sweet Al's is a casual coffee and bagel spot in Coligny Plaza, ideal for a quick breakfast or a relaxed morning coffee. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

Outdoors

Patio, trail, or open-air.

What Scout found

  • 32 of the 76 analyzed Hilton Head Island places fit food & drink.
  • 3% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 31% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic.

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