50 Best American Restaurants in Hilton Head Island

“We recently spent our anniversary at Links and were blown away by the service, food and atmosphere. It was more than just a dinner it was an experience. We had a four course dinner including tuna and steak tartar, seared tuna and wagyu, crab cake and ravioli. My husband had the Delmonico steak and I had the halibut all paired with a delicious wine. We ended with a dessert charcuterie board that was out of this world! A special thank you to our server Damion, Chef Sean and Chef Iain for making our experience so wonderful. If you haven’t tried it yet you are missing out on one of Hilton Heads best kept secrets!“

“We had a great experience here! The food was incredible my husband and I both got the market fish and it was delicious and tasted so fresh my husband’s mother got the stuffed flounder and said that was incredible aswell! Our server faith was very attentive and also recommended other places in the area to visit I would highly recommend“

“The Jazz Corner has made all my jazz dreams come true! The music and witty banter was delightful. Good ol' classic jazz. I ordered the filet mignon and was one of the best I've ever had! The vibe was so quaint and cozy. I'm itching to go back!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We had supper at Harbourside tonight and it was great! We were able to get a table immediately, which was nice considering most places had a 1-2 hour wait. Kassandra took excellent care of us!! Incredibly friendly and efficient!! The snow crab and peel and eat shrimp were delicious! Loved the sausage!! The drinks are a bit pricey for the size, in my opinion. I would love to go back and try the loaded hot dog!! The kids had burgers and chicken fingers which is their usual no matter where we go. All in all, I would absolutely recommend this place!!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Great Food , Bad. Service .“

“My favorite when visiting Hilton Head Island.“

“Staffing tied me over or second to none. I have been going to tide me over for almost 20 years. I've gotten to know the chef who's worked there for 19. I've gotten to know some of the staff that were there for 5 years. They provide treats when you are a continue coming guest. Show the cast some love and they will do the same to you. Enjoy the food here that it is just as good as what they have on Disney's Beach area and for 8:30 to 5:00 you can't go wrong“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Love the food and service!“

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

“Amazing atmosphere and AWESOME food (and drinks)“

“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!“

“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).“

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

“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!“

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

“Carlton was our server last night, and I would just like to say that he is amazing! We are here visiting for my husband and I wedding anniversary. He built a rapport and continued to check in with us while our dinner was being cooked and was attentive to detail.“

“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!“

“Outstanding!“

“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.“

“Excellent atmosphere and great music!!! Stee! is the life of the party... His parents is the owners of the bar. I am a timeshare owner on the island and I come down just to visit this venue from Alabama.“

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

“amazing service and food. will return and recommend“

“We had the most enjoyable dinner. Atmosphere was great! Our server Jessica was fantastic! Dinner was delicious! 5 stars!! Loved it!!“