50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Hilton Head Island

“Kari was our AMAZING waitress for our 2nd anniversary dinner! She handled all of our requests with ease, got us a personalized dessert, and even took photos of us at sunset. We couldn’t have asked for a better server, meal, or experience to celebrate!“

“We came to crazy crab and was lucky enough to have Susan as our waitress. Susan is the greatest waitress I’ve had at any restaurant ever. She makes sure we get our food in a reasonable time and we don’t stay thirsty. I would give susan a 100/10 on service and I think she needs a raise.“

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

“Had a after dinner drink at the bar. Great location right next to the beach lots if seating. There us a walkway to get to the beach if you want a stroll after dinner. Staff was very friendly and a wide variety of food and beverages. Lots if outdoor seating and there was a music playing when we arrived around 7pm“

“We ate here with a large group on 6/22 for dinner. Diante (not sure of the spelling) was amazing. Food was delicious, our entire group of 17 were so impressed we’ve already told our other friends as who visit HH.“

“Delicious- great service and delicious halibut and polenta“

“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.“

“Had a great meal a Catch 22 on Thursday 2/15/24. Food was delicious and our server, Derick, was the best.“

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

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

“Buddington, our waiter was amazing! So pleasant and knowledgeable. Food delicious!! View amazing! Sunset - ahhhh!!!“

“Loved the food Shelia was our waitress service was excellent food was amazing they get five stars had to wait for table was worth the waot“

“We always make sure to eat at the Sea Shack when visiting HHI—best grouper on the island! Got takeout last week, got home and realized we didn’t get our ordered desserts. Not a big deal, called for a refund. Instead, manager brought the key lime pies we ordered and added a banana pudding! Awesome customer service!“

“Recommend for a refreshing drink, a creative meal, and beautiful views of Hilton Head Island.“

“Best food ever, it’s the first place we go when we arrive and we typically eat here 2-3 times before we leave.“

“My wife and I recently dined at Red Fish and had a lovely experience. We appreciated the cozy and intimate atmosphere of the restaurant, which made for a romantic evening out. One of the highlights of our visit was the opportunity to choose a bottle from their impressive wine cellar, which had an extensive selection of wines from around the world. The food was delicious and satisfying. The chef clearly takes great care in creating each dish, using fresh and high-quality ingredients to bring out the best flavors. Throughout our meal, the service was attentive and friendly without feeling overbearing. We appreciated the attention to detail that went into every aspect of our dining experience, from the wine selection to the food presentation to the overall ambiance of the restaurant. Overall, we highly recommend Red Fish to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a great meal and outstanding wine selection, Red Fish is definitely worth a visit.“

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

“First time there tonight. We could not be more pleased. The owner and staff exceeded our expectations. We frequently eat out in both Hilton Head and Bluffton and we highly recommend Sea Grass Grille.“

“We found this place on our way home and wanted something different from fast food and I must say this place was amazing. The food was amazing. Everyone who worked there was extremely nice. Our waitress was very friendly and made our visit pleasant. We will definitely be back next time we are in Hilton Head. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Just go! It’s NOT fast food even though Yiu order at the counter! The food is amazing!“

“Amazing dishes, tasty plus fulfilling“

“We were there for a celebration of life and we couldn’t ask for better food and better service! Patrick was on top of it! From start to finish the staff was amazing. They went over and above, which was beyond amazing during a very difficult day. Highly recommend!“

“We were celebrating 2 birthdays and were very happy with the atmosphere and the food. We sat by window overlooking the canal. Although i will say if you go early like we did you will have the setting sun in your eyes. But the resturant is beautiful. And the food was amazing, Our foursome had both steak and seafood. And we received two free deserts for our birthdays. I highly recommend Alexanders!“

“We enjoy are visits to DD always run into a familiar face. Nice mostly local group of folks. The atmosphere is good and nice to catch a Sunday game. We have enjoyed several menu items when’s the last time you had a sloppy Joe sandwich well here you go.“

“Five star dining and service. Excellent“

“Sarah is an amazing host!! Thank you for the fantastic food and service!! Fun night!! Highly recommend! Thanks Sarah!!“

“The food was outstanding Highly recommend will definitely be back Lord willing“

“We dined at this restaurant last evening arriving around 5:15 and seated right away. Our server, Hart was awesome and our orders were accurate and he went out of his way to accommodate our requests. The atmosphere was nice but started to get really noisy upon our departure. The hush puppies were delicious and our Bloody Mary was exceptional but the rest of our food was mediocre. I will say my scallops were sweet and tender. Everyone else in our party said their dinners were just ok.“

“We have eaten at Kenny B's for dinner several times but decided to try them for breakfast on our way home this year. Oh my! What a great decision it was! Breakfast was hearty and delicious and I so enjoyed my cup of coffee with chicory. Our breakfast consisted of biscuits and sausage gravy for my husband and eggs, sausage, wheat toast and grits for me. Everything was so flavorful and the grits were some of the best I've had in a while. The grits were creamy with plenty of butter and a fresh corn taste to them. We highly recommend anyone looking for a delicious breakfast with a New Orleans twist on the dishes do yourself a favor and patronize Kenny B's.“

“Such a beautiful experience!! The food was amazing. The portion sizes were amazing. The staff were some of the kindest and most hospitable folks ever. Our waiter even ran outside to help us take photos! Can’t wait to visit again.“

“Absolutely wonderful dinner and overall experience. The mini crab claws and fried green tomatoes were so delicious. The server was helpful in providing recommendations on the menu. For dinner, we had the Cajun grouper, blackened red fish, crab cakes, and scallops. Every dish was perfect. For dessert, we tried the strawberry cake-fabulous! Definitely a great spot and we will for sure be back!“

“What a welcome addition to the HHI restaurant scene! Wonderful family-style dining serving excellent traditional Italian cuisine. Service is friendly and professional. Owners are beyond gracious. Recommend the baked clams, shrimp basilica, gnocchi Romano, lasagna (alternate Saturdays), cannoli dip, tiramisu- etc!“

“Love Bowdies! Amazing steaks and service.“

“Great atmosphere only to be enhanced by attentive staff. All of our entrees were cooked to perfection!“

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

“Outstanding sound, amazing vibe, great gumbo, and an unforgettable pecan sweet potato pie. After 4 decades of visiting Hilton Head yearly, I've finally found a place on the island with authentic soul.“

“Outstanding!“

“Exceptional brunch this morning.“

“we absolutely love the sage room!“

“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.“

“My experience was good! I ordered the gizzard/liver mixed. I don’t eat gizzard but hers was on point…. No long chewing at all. They were Soft and almost melted in my mouth. The server was nice. My main dish was stewed shrimp & SNOW CRAB… the flavor was everything. However, my only issue was that my dish did not have snow crab meat but imitation crab meat. I hope when visit again, there’s some real crab meat on the plate“

“My wife and I had dinner there on Saturday evening We were seated immediately with no wait which was great. We ordered the Texas fajitas with a side of freshly prepared guacamole along with 2 margaritas. Both the food and drinks were excellent. Our server checked on us several times throughout our meal to make sure we didn’t need anything else. Great food and great experience.“

“FANTASTIC HAPPY HOUR! $1 oysters, 50¢ shrimp, $3.00 tacos & more. Always greeted with a smile. If you are looking forward to REALLY good eats & friendly faces... Brother Shuckers is where you should be. And, food is served til midnight....yay!“

“Great meal and great service. We have had some less then spectacular dining experiences while on HHI, however this made us forget the rest. Will definitely return next time we are in HHI“

“We walked into the Harbourside to find there was a 45 minute wait; it is a busy place. We found seats at the downstairs bar and ended up eating lunch there instead of waiting for a table. There is a nice view from the bar and the full menu is available. We enjoyed some tap beer, raw oysters, grilled fish sandwiches and a tuna tower. Our bartender/waiter Marlon was excellent. This place is a bit pricey but the quality of food, great service and views were worth it for us.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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).“

“Excellent service and wonderful menu options“

“amazing service and food. will return and recommend“