44 Best Bars in Hilton Head Island

“12/10. Came to Zunzibar in Hilton Head Island on a Monday evening and was immediately so happy we did. There was incredible live music (that had the perfect volume - I we were sitting closest to him and never felt like we were yelling to talk or that it was overwhelming), the drinks were amazing, and the service was top notch. If you want somewhere that has great drinks, a laid-back atmosphere, and Instagram-worthy decor, definitely check them out! We will absolutely be back.“

“Drinks were good, music great. However. we ordered chili fries for $10.95 and asked for the chili on the side. we got the fries with chili in a small cup. But when we got the bill we were charged full price AND $1.00 extra for chili on the side. WTH. We didn't get extra chili!!!!! One dollar is not a big deal, overcharging is!!!!“

“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.“

“Definitely a great place to 'find out who... ' and make good friends! And there's darts!!

C'mon Tracy Lawrence! Let's gooo!!!!

The bartenders really know their stuff, but ugh. I mean. I kid, I kid!!

But seriously, I've made some of the best friends here.“

“Awesome place. We were debating where to eat between the burger place or the Mexican place. Only after sitting down outside we learnt we can order from both, and even a third Pizza restaurant. Super awesome. I got the burger. My wife got the quesadilla. And daughter got eh pizza. Family happy😏“

“This place was one of the highlights of our vacation! We stayed in sea pines and walked along the beach every day to get drinks at the bar. The staff were so accommodating and was able to make us rum buckets of our choice even though they weren’t on the menu! We also loved the tiki toss game near the bar and played for hours on end. The view of the ocean from the bar is amazing. Also the bathrooms were clean. 10/10 recommend!“

“Micah and Seth are the best bartenders!!“

“Stopped by the poolside spot at Sweet Cane Bar and Grille at the Sonesta Resort, and it’s exactly what you want in a vacation bar—laid-back and dangerously easy to settle into for a while.

The vibe is relaxed and easygoing, with plenty of spots to lounge by the pool or grab a quick bite between dips. It’s not trying to be fancy—and that’s the charm.“

“bartender was very cooperative, the drink was strong and the appetizers were tasty, Spanish music was on point ....people were humble and kind“

“Scott and his team are awesome! They accommodated a large party for us at the last minute. They also put up with our wild and crazy kids on a Friday night! Great service, great food and a fun atmosphere!“

“Truly, some of the best food and drinks I have ever had, we weren't disappointed by a single thing we had here. The specialty salmon was INCREDIBLE, oysters were so fresh, and cocktails were delicious (and strong)!

The staff was incredible! Beautiful views all around the restaurant, they allow you to take drinks to-go in plastic cups, so get there early to grab a drink and walk around the property!“

“Horrible manager on 10/13/2022! He ruined my daughter's 5 year anniversary dinner. They were in from out of state to attend a golf tournament and celebrate their anniversary. When it came time for payment the manager came over and told them they don't accept Discover and was really rude and belittled them for not having any other type of payment with them. There are no signs posted that they don't take Discover. The manager said what do you want us to do, sit everyone down beforehand and tell them we don't take Discover. A sign should have been posted. Every other establishment they visited in Hilton Head took Discover. The manager could have been nice about it while they secured another form of payment instead of belittling them in front of everyone. Their waiter was amazing though. Seems they need to promote the waiter as the new manager.“

“9/17/25 was our 2nd trip to Benny's and it did not disappoint either time. Our first trip was last fall when you had just opened & the rooftop was not completed yet. Me, my sister & my niece were delighted with our choices...grouper, seafood cannelloni , Brazilian fish stew...WOW!! But what we were most impressed with was our waiter, Ladrae' Foster, a young 20 year old man. He was lots of fun and very knowledgeable about the menu. We asked LOTS of questions about entrees and he always had the most detailed answer. Excellent service, too! We'll definitely be back!“

“Place is cute as a button. Meals were delicious ! Music relaxing. Service great. Going back“

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

“We come here often because we live close by and, after several months of trying various restaurants, we’re convinced that this is our favorite. The food and the service is always good and the place feels welcoming and relaxing. Every server and bartender is friendly and we always feel right at home.“

“Great Food , Bad. Service .“

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

“Love the food and service!“

“Payton was our favorite server on the island! She was sweet, polite and quick to serve! It was very hot and busy, but she didn’t let any of that affect her. The renovations at the Tiki Hut are fantastic as well!“

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

“What a great place. Sadly we found this place on our last night in Hilton Head or we may have been there every night. It will definitely be on our list of places to go often when we come back. The food is excellent. The salon burger is the best burger I have ever eaten. The place is fun the staff is friendly. They were playing trivia the night we were there and it was a great time. The prices are great and the portions are big. The owner is awesome. I highly suggest visiting this place if you do you will definitely go back. A great place“

“Poseidons rooftop bar is a great place to eat dinner and get drinks! We had Adrienne as a server and she was super fun and had a great personality. This is an awesome place on the water. The food is delicious and the drinks are super fun. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great vacay restaurant!!!“

“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!“

“Kenroy was an absolute pleasure! He was incredibly attentive to our allergies and ensured we’d be accommodated. He also took some time to talk to us about cricket and football! The salad and the jerk sandwich was delicious and can not be recommended enough. Sitting outside under the tree is a great option and is a wonderful vibe.“

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

“This spot on HHI is amazing - we like to find hidden gems, and places where locals go when we travel and we found one of the BEST! Yall have to try Street Meet next time you visit HHI - Service was fabulous and the food was even better! We will be back😍“

“Food was excellent. salad with pears,gorgonzola, walnuts lemon dressing,fried or sauteed calamari,pasta carbonara. Must try. Waiter was Antonio and made a birthday dinner 5 star.“

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

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

“we absolutely love the sage room!“

“Fresh seafood caught daily! She-crab soup, crab cake and fried shrimp was today’s late lunch. Everything was delicious. Great service too🤗“

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

“Always a good meal with friendly service excellent sat sun brunch Great wed prime rib“

“Always the best pizza around. Our server - Angel - was the best.“

“I can't say enough about this please. Pleasant, timely service. , fantastic food and drinks. Clean and thoroughly enjoyable. Do yourself a favor and give then a try“

“Cool drinks !! And good burgers.“

“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).“

“Our family had a great meal at Tio’s on Tuesday night. Our server was Maria and she was excellent! Very friendly, professional and efficient.“

“I travel all over the US for work and eat BBQ everywhere I go. I usually go for brisket over pulled pork, but went with the pork for dinner today. Absolutely fantastic pulled pork, it was delicious. Best potato salad I’ve had, baked beans were amazing. Sauces were super tasty as well. I’ve been spoiled by eating tons of Texas bbq, but Forrest Fire BBQ can hold its own anywhere.“

“We ate there this evening and the food was fantastic! The shrimp burger was outstanding!! We will definitely be eating there again.“

“Excellent service and wonderful menu options“

“Visited the beach knowing I had to pop in on the Tiki Hut to see what was going on. Wow, at 3pm on a Friday afternoon in December - the place was PACKED. Barely found a table!
There was an awesome band playing, one of my buddy's favorite, so we had to stay. Don't plan on having a conversation while a band is playing here, it is super loud, but so fun!
Servers on an island are hit or miss, but our server was SO nice, she actually took a minute to chat about the band when she came back to check on us for the 2nd time. It was starting to thin out, as the band had finished.
We were approached pretty quickly when we sat down. I ordered some nachos $12 and added chicken $6. They use white cheese, which I much prefer over that nacho cheese so many bars use. A healthy dose of jalapenos with the chicken piled on made it yummy!
A White Claw was $9.
I'm glad we stopped in, it was so fun and we chatted with other patrons also - after it quieted down, lol. On my receipt it's called 'The Porch', just an fyi. Enjoy!“

“We did not want to leave the resort so we chose the Carolina Room. The service and food were very good. Plate presentation was artful and creative. The space is overdue for a renovation and the management could add some Touches that would create ambiance. The lights are too bright and the space is too big and could benefit from Plants. Add candles or lamps To the tables. The uniforms need to match the style of the resort. The food runners had baseball caps on which was not an upscale feel. Everyone was friendly and I would Continue to dine there and hopeful there will be a renovation and more attention to detail. The tables were sticky and needed to be refinished or replaced. Still Gets four stars.“