50 Best American Restaurants in Hilton Head Island

“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.“

“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“

“Everything was awesome 👌. Saloon burger, Pulled pork, mac and cheese. Will be coming back“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I’m a die hard Cleveland Browns fan, this place is awesome!! My family took me here as a surprise. Amazing food, awesome Browns pictures, flags, signatures from legendary Browns players. The staff were extremely nice and very welcoming. They have hats, shirts etc. that you can buy. Danny and his staff were so cool to show me everything they had Browns. I will remember this place forever!!! Go Browns!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Our Favorite!! Family friendly, good food, beautiful view, beach front, drinks and more!!“

“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.“

“Stop in to Mixx on Main. A hidden gem at the North end of the Island, just off 278. Reasonably priced, great food - American and Mexican fare. No wait, and no reservations needed. Come find us!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!!“

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

“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.“

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

“My favorite when visiting Hilton Head Island.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great Food , Bad. Service .“

“Love the food and service!“

“Chef Patrick was kind enough to invite us to his kitchen to help me bake a peach/blueberry cake with equipment not at the condo. Chef Patrick was not only kind enough to let me use the equipment, but incredibly generous with his time and talent. He made our visit to Palmetto Dunes very special!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Amazing atmosphere and AWESOME food (and drinks)“

“It was beautiful and felt so cozy. The food was all delicious!“

“Love this place. Oysters are so good and the service is great“

“The food was good, but we had a really weird experience at the beginning. My mother and I walked in and requested a table for two. The hostess says “do you have a reservation, we don’t take walk ins.” We didn’t have a reservation so we left. But I was so hungry after just getting off a plane that I didn’t want to search for a new place. I looked up Jane online and made a res for 1:00 (it was 12:49… and there were tons of available time slots). So we walked back in and told the same hostess we had a reservation. Then while we sat and waited 10 min for a table we listened to her tell other walk ins it was a 10 min wait. The whole thing was so strange. I think my salad was good, but definitely annoyed by the initial service (waitress super sweet though).“

“My wife and I came in late and it was still open. We were seated quickly. Seating was quaint and comfortable. Server was prompt and nice. When the food came they forgot to give us silverware and had to track down a waiter. I ordered the Cuban sandwich which was to have smoked ham, pork belly, pickles, and spicy mustard with melted swiss cheese. My sandwich had a small slice of ham, and more cheese then meat and that's all....it was a snack for a child at best. My wife had the Shrimp and grits this meal was dinner size and was exactly as described and was delicious...I tried asking about my sandwich and was told it was correct though the server had a hard time understanding what I was trying to ask.“

“Skillets is absolutely amazing! From the food to the beautiful ambience. Our waitress Marilyn was so kind and attentive. I had the Mahi tacos. They were the best I've ever had. There chef Keman cooked everything to perfection. All of the toppings were homemade. Love that place!“

“Wanted to give a 5 star rating to waiter Sarthak , SAM. His service was fantastic. I ordered a chicken sandwich plain , with no seasoning. It was made as I asked and was delicious. He has a great personality and gives excellent service.. Made our dining experience great.“

“Amazing food great treatment“

“Outstanding!“

“Great place to enjoy breakfast and dinner. Staff was good. Imme from Lancaster UK was exceptionally polite courteous and professional. Came to check on our table to how we like everything.
She even helped us figure out where to order peaches.
Thank you Imme

Mr. Chopra
Caffe Delhi Indian cuisine
Denville, NJ“

“Lovely little mom and Pops restaurant played contemporary Christian music super friendly prices are great!!“