50 Best American Restaurants near Daufuskie Island

“So much history! So beautiful!“

“We ate at On Deck Diner for dinner Wednesday, and it was incredible! We tried all of the featured entrees- Prime Rib, Mahi mahi, and scallops and shrimp, and all were absolutely perfect! We ate lunch there a couple of days as well, and we were never disappointed. And the vodka-blueberry- lemonade drinks were so good that we visited the distillery to get those every single day. It's probably my all-time favorite drink. And the atmosphere there truly can't be beat!“

“The food was very good overall. Not a fan of the barbecue sauce choice for the lamb shank but other than that, the food was cooked well and presented nicely. We had the short rib and hanger steak as well. The waiter was very helpful and patient and the manager was welcoming as well. They acknowledge special occasions and make you feel welcome. The setting is also very nice. It can get a bit noisy but we enjoyed our experience overall.“

“We had a wonderful lunch (yet again!) at Fraser’s! This is our top favorite place to eat lunch that is nicer and yet very dog friendly. Karin our waiter yesterday was awesome, made us feel welcome and did not rush us but rather asked a few nice questions to get to know us. He made sure to check back on our food and drinks as needed. Great job! We especially like how caring he and the team always are towards our dog. It’s a great choice! We also always enjoy seeing our friend Omar there especially on weekends.“

“That was some of the best food I have ever had. It came out fast and every plate was amazing. Nancy was our server and she was great!“

“Somehow we’ve missed this gem for 20 years we’ve been vacationing in HHI. Never will we miss another opportunity. Easily our top dining experience this trip. The 5 of us made reservations in advance for the late Sunday night show. From the moment we arrived: service, food, drinks and entertainment were top notch!!! We even had a chance to meet with the owner afterwards. Zero complaints or suggestions because everything was amazing. We are excited to try different nights with other performers, but Deas Guyz will be tough to beat 😎“

“Great service and waitstaff! We had six of us and made sure we were taken care of 💖“

“We absolutely loved the house that we rented from Beachside getaway for Thanksgiving ! It was perfect for our family. There was plenty of space and the children especially loveed the pool and hot tub! The staff at Beachside getaway were wonderful to work with and so very nice. Our house was a perfect location great for biking to Harbourtown and everywhere else. I will definitely rent from Beachside getaway again.
Anne“

“The restaurant had exceptional food and service. My husband and I celebrated our 15th anniversary here and they made sure that everything was perfect, down to where they sat us. The area is beautiful. We will definitely go back every time we visit Hilton Head.“

“Unbelievable hidden gem in Bluffton, SC. Impeccable appointments throughout the inn. Decor and artwork are spot on. Incredibly available and friendly staff who seem proud to be a part of this property. Great beds, perfect water pressure in shower and a perfectly stocked snack pantry of homemade goodies ranging from sweet to savory. If you enjoy fabulous dining, great shops and fabulous art galleries- well this location cannot be beat. Shout out to Katie and Bonnie who made us feel completely at home in their southern hospitality.

Rooms: Plush, elegant, comfy and incredibly appointed.

Walkability: Super convenient walking distance to all the magic downtown Bluffton has to offer.“

“Bluffton location is fantastic. Great food, awesome staff! Thank you Katelynn for such wonderful service!“

“Food was innovative & overall a 5. The fried chicken kare kare was a favorite. Tip: Don't eat outside until they add fans or something to discourage the unbelievably aggressive flies! My wife & I spent the entire brunch trying in vain to keep them off our food & drinks .“

“We had such a wonderful babymoon dinner at River House, and the entire experience felt incredibly special from start to finish. We actually showed up the evening before our dinner reservation and, unfortunately, had missed the dress code on the website and my husband was wearing shorts. Totally our mistake! The team was gracious about it and was able to reschedule our reservation for the following evening, which we really appreciated. When we returned, the experience immediately lived up to the occasion. We were greeted with an amuse-bouche, followed by the most incredible peach brioche bread. For our appetizer, our waiter, Chad, recommended the duck leg, and I'm so glad we listened to him. It was genuinely the best duck I have ever had and easily one of the highlights of the entire meal. For dinner, I ordered the filet with the green peppercorn au poivre, and my husband had the seared ahi tuna. My filet was spectacular. Due to pregnancy, I had to order it much more done than I would normally, but it was beautifully prepared, incredibly flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. The tuna was good and certainly not a bad dish, but compared with how exceptional everything else was, we felt there may have been other entrées on the menu that would have been more of a standout. We finished with the Hummingbird for dessert, which was absolutely stellar. Then, to make the evening even more memorable, the team surprised us with a celebratory chocolate mousse, compliments of the house, in honor of our baby coming soon. It was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to end our babymoon dinner. Between the beautiful atmosphere, exceptional food, Chad's recommendations and service, and the thoughtful attention to our celebration, River House gave us exactly the kind of memorable dinner we were hoping for. We'll be talking about that duck leg, filet, and Hummingbird dessert for a long time. Thank you to the entire team for making our evening so special!“

“The fries are the best I've ever had. These guys aren't fooling around! Everything we've had here is top notch and the team is outstanding.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so cozy and quaint. We’ve been twice this month. We can’t wait to go back.“

“What a great company. The coffee cookies and cream and the oatmeal cookie ice cream was PHENOMENAL. We will make sure to add The Ice Cream Cone to our future visits to the island. PS: the tip sign was iconic and I’m sad I didn’t get a picture.“

“Food is great! My husband and I visit every time we are at HHI. Their clams strips are the best we have EVER had. The hush puppies are delicious as well. This visit I tried their crab cake from the waiters suggestion. It was this "Marylander" approved! Thanks Rich for the recommendation and great service! See you on the next visit.“

“I was surprised to see the comment about the lack of gluten free soy sauce I am a celiac and I mentioned it to them Walked in a couple days later and they had bought some These are good people I wish them much success“

“We have been coming to Hilton Head twice a year for 4 years. This is the first time we visited in the spring and the first time to Celeste Coastal Cuisine. We were absolutely pleased from the greeting as we entered and the great service from our waitress, Deidra. We even received complimentary champagne in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary! The ambience was superb- finally a place where you can hear each other speak and the dinner was delicious. We are due to return in June and it is definitely on our list of restaurants to visit. Thanks again for a wonderful dining experience!“

“This is our 4th vacation to the island and we are major foodies!! Lulu Kitchen was so impressive and I can’t wait to come back next year. We had the lobster mac and cheese for an appetizer and my kids split the fillet and it was so tender it cut with a butter knife! My husband and I split the salmon and added a side of brussels sprouts everything was so amazing and the kids loved the fresh lemonade!“

“Great people, amazing food, and good vibes!“

“The food was fantastic. I had the broiled and blackened seafood platter. Very good. The cheese grits were also very good.“

“My husband and I had a wonderful breakfast here. Very quick service, friendly staff and great breakfast food! Belgian waffle, eggs, hamburger steak, bacon and hash browns were all wonderful! Good coffee!“

“we absolutely enjoyed everything about our experience. Our server Riley was wonderful. The food was impeccable. Chef Jeff is amazing!“

“Great Burgers and sushi. Literally something for everyone in the family. Love Charbar Co.!“

“Great Food , Bad. Service .“

“We LOVE Harbourside & we love Hilton Head. Three visits this summer and all of them were amazing! We love Allando & Gavin. They are so sweet & always greet us with a smile. We sit down & we are immediately given our favorite drinks, High Noons. We look forward to sitting at the bar, eating shrimp, and chatting with them. We were there for 18 days this trip & it was so sad saying goodbye. We look forward to our next visit in May!“

“A great family friendly restaurant with great food and awesome service!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“12/10 Subs are superb and super filling! Incredible customer service and super friendly staff. The owner was incredible with my 2 year old. Kids or no kids it’s a must try!“

“My favorite when visiting Hilton Head Island.“

“Great breakfast joint. AYCE buffet on the weekends. Awesome omelets. Lots of options other than breakfast as well. Fun food choices for kids too. Friendly staff. Seating is first come first serve so you have to be vigilant. Bar seating available as well. Highly recommend.“

“Love the food and service!“

“Shout out to Will the late night bartender! He's attentive even in the hectic busy moments. He's caring and concerened. Bamboo has amazing food, and even better staff! Love you guys, and we'll make itout again the next chance we have.“

“Great price on oysters, great seafood tacos! Trivia night was fun as well.“

“It’s always professional yet family like experience at Roy’s please 10/10 always recommend.!!“

“We just moved to Hilton Head this summer and never heard of this restaurant(until today)but decided to try it and oh boy so glad we did! Excellent service, creative menu and cocktails. Truly one of the best restaurants!! Loved it!“

“Tide Me Over is a quick service at Disney's Hilton Head resort. We came down to South Carolina never having been to another Disney property where there weren't rides. All the hotels have a quick service as far as I know, but Tide Me Over made getting food special and a big reason for that is the gluten free options for my daughter. Being able to get a gluten free mickey waffle for my daughter was nice. The food was very good. I had a chicken club that was really good. The portion sizes were appropriate, but most important the service was great. Top notch Disney.“

“The wait staff makes you feel Like family.“

“Waitress was absolutely awesome. I had the Blackened fish tacos, and they were awesome.“

“This was my first time at Black Marlin and it was truly outstanding! My best friend and I get mussels at restaurants all over town, and these are some of the best ones we've had so far in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area!! Bryce was our server and took such great care of us!! (Thank you Bryce for making us bread! 🥹) Overall a great experience and would highly recommend! Will be back for sure!“

“Our son and fam live in Bluffton and every time we descend upon them, my husband and I always hit Snag for breakfast! Love it!!!!“

“Amazing atmosphere and AWESOME food (and drinks)“

“I came down this past weekend with 3 friends and we played FlingGolf for 2 days. The course was amazing, the staff was very friendly, food was incredible, and we will be back to play again. I recommend this to any golfer or FlingGolf player. They have Fling Sticks for rent and FlingGolf hats! Thank you for an excellent experience.“

“We stayed at the Montage and came here for the first time. It's part of the Palmetto Bluff community = quiet luxury, just really well done.But the food really punched above its weight. Amazing ceviche tostada and my husband loved his pulled pork sammie and brussel sprout salad. Just delicious, fresh food with great service by our server Autumn.“

“This was our first on our weekend food tour with Liz and it did not disappoint!! The brunch was delicious- especially the BTA Benedict. Everyone loved their meals and drinks and would definitely come back.“

“Hit the Arthur Hills Grill today for a late lunch with my wife and daughters. We had been meaning to try it out for an actual lunch since it’s right here in our neighborhood, and it offers a Philly Cheesesteak on the menu, unlike Big Jim’s at the RTJ course or the Fazio Grill at the Fazio course. I have been trying to find a reliable place to get a Golf Course fresh Cheesesteak down here for a while and have not found a go to place yet. So, hopped on our bikes and rode over today for a quick lunch. We just ordered 2 Cheesesteaks each with the Fries. We each had half. I’ll have to say it was pretty good, was not the best I have had in a 15 mile radius, but would say it certainly was fresh, and the Amoroso bun was soft and good! it tasted better than what the picture of it may look like. We were all smiling about how it looked kinda funny how they just slap a square of government looking American cheese on top of each half and let it melt in that shape. I used a fork and knife to kind of mix it in a little before I dove in. The fries were nice and fresh too, like the oil was very new, no funky taste and had a great potato taste with a good crispness to them. Definitely something I would go back and get or order at the turn. The guy behind the bar who I gave the order to, did not catch his name, but he was so nice and pleasant to talk to, love that! Thanks for a fun lunch.“

“We ordered a takeout tonight for the first time from flatbread Grill and bar in Bluffton and it was a great experience! The food was ready quickly, ordering was easy and the it was delicious ! We will definitely be back and the atmosphere seemed so clean , and modern inside that we may even dine in next time . We had a grouper sandwich, Philly cheesesteak, cheese fajitas, and avocado rolls, and all were really good ! Definitely a place to check out for people of all ages and all food tastes . Good menu options.“

“The Miyagi Beef tacos were absolutely amazing. I also stole my dinning partners cole slaw and it was the best I've had ever. great place, great service, and great tasting food. The outdoor dining also has a play area for the littles so they can run off some more energy.“

“Outstanding!“

“Today I was in shipyard and was looking for a good place to have lunch. We found this little pub 🍻 and were blown away. We ordered shrimp tacos, a salad, nachos, and bacon wrapped shrimp. We all absolutely loved our meals. Our server was super nice and kept checking on us to make sure we were all good 👍🏻. We also got the fries 🍟 and they were fantastic 😍. The seasoning was on point and I know when I make fries now I will use that recipe. In all I had a amazing experience with this place. I can't wait to come back!“