Once Upon a Tide's Guidebook
Grocery Stores
There are several grocery stores and fresh fish markets on the island. Here we are sharing some of our favorites that offer ordering online with pick up or delivery. No one wants to grocery shop on vacation, order online to save time.
Harris Teeter
33 Office Park RoadLocated nearby. Also has order online and pick up abilities
Located nearby. Also has the ability to order online and delivery. Very convenient.
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Publix Super Market at Island Crossing SC
11 Palmetto Bay RdLocated nearby. Also has the ability to order online and delivery. Very convenient.
Piggly Wiggly Hilton Head
1 North Forest Beach DriveLocated in nearby Coligny Plaza.
Fresh seafood at reasonable pricing. Fresh local shrimp, freshly caught mahi, tuna, grouper.
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Barnacle Bill's Fresh Seafood
614 William Hilton PkwyFresh seafood at reasonable pricing. Fresh local shrimp, freshly caught mahi, tuna, grouper.
Bicycle Rentals
Riding bikes around the island is a must-do! Biking Hilton Head Island's beaches and bike paths are the best way to see the Island. With over 60 miles of bike paths plus the stretch of bike-friendly beaches, Hilton Head Island is the Beach Biking Capital of the southeastern United States. In January 2018, Hilton Head Island was recognized as one of the Top 25 bicycle-friendly communities in the United States, receiving “Gold-Level” status by the American League of Bicyclists for its ongoing commitment to being a bicycle-friendly community. Set your wheels in motion!
Reasonable pricing. Free delivery and pick up during the length of your stay. They provide baskets and locks
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Bicycle Billy's Bike Rentals Hilton Head Island, SC
81 Pope AveReasonable pricing. Free delivery and pick up during the length of your stay. They provide baskets and locks
Order online - free delivery and pick up. They provide baskets and locks. All sizes and types of bikes to rent.
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Hilton Head Bicycle Company
112 Arrow RdOrder online - free delivery and pick up. They provide baskets and locks. All sizes and types of bikes to rent.
Sightseeing
Hilton Head Island is one of the most popular beach towns along the southeastern coastline with world-class resorts and vacation rentals, stunning beaches, and plenty of entertainment amenities. A regular on national "Top Ten Vacation Destination" lists, the island has an elite resort town feel that takes the concept of vacation retreats to an elevated level.
Whether boating, fishing, golfing, biking, swimming, shopping, dining, or historical touring, this somewhat small isle offers some of the most exceptional amenities for visitors of all ages. Explore some of the beautiful coastal and marsh landscapes, set your wheels in motion on more than 60 miles of bike trails or relax on one of Hilton Head’s renowned beaches including South Forest Beach or famed Coligny Beach Park. On Hilton Head Island, it is easy to enjoy an activity-packed, but enjoyable and relaxing coastal vacation.
Discover the Lowcountry at Coastal Discovery Museum via its nature trail, native gardens, historic buildings, and educational exhibits. Great for kids of all ages.
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Strönd Upptöku Museum
70 Honey Horn DrDiscover the Lowcountry at Coastal Discovery Museum via its nature trail, native gardens, historic buildings, and educational exhibits. Great for kids of all ages.
Dolphin Discoveries will take you on a boat ride that is sure to be one of your favorite memories of Hilton Head Island! Tour the waters surrounding Hilton Head where friendly Bottlenose Dolphins feed and play. The dolphins don't seem to mind at all when viewers turn off the motor and watch all the fun things they do. Some of them are as curious about humans as humans are of them - they may even swim right over to the boat to say hello. This is an activity that is fun for all ages. After all, how can it not be fun being out on the water watching dolphins from close up!!
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Dolphin Discoveries Hilton Head
18 Simmons RoadDolphin Discoveries will take you on a boat ride that is sure to be one of your favorite memories of Hilton Head Island! Tour the waters surrounding Hilton Head where friendly Bottlenose Dolphins feed and play. The dolphins don't seem to mind at all when viewers turn off the motor and watch all the fun things they do. Some of them are as curious about humans as humans are of them - they may even swim right over to the boat to say hello. This is an activity that is fun for all ages. After all, how can it not be fun being out on the water watching dolphins from close up!!
H2O Sports is located at the Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island. Their number one priority is offering guests the very best experience they can have on the water! The water activities are designed all ages so bring the whole family out for a day of great fun - paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, parasailing and jet skiing are some of the water activities to choose from. FUN is their specialty!
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H2O Sports
149 Lighthouse RdH2O Sports is located at the Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island. Their number one priority is offering guests the very best experience they can have on the water! The water activities are designed all ages so bring the whole family out for a day of great fun - paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, parasailing and jet skiing are some of the water activities to choose from. FUN is their specialty!
Ever wonder what Hilton Head Island looks like from 500-feet in the air? Now is your chance to find out! Take a breathtaking helicopter tour of Hilton Head and the surrounding area. See sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and more during an epic adventure that will guarantee lifetime memories.
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Hilton Head Helicopter
38 Gateway CirEver wonder what Hilton Head Island looks like from 500-feet in the air? Now is your chance to find out! Take a breathtaking helicopter tour of Hilton Head and the surrounding area. See sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and more during an epic adventure that will guarantee lifetime memories.
The Mermaid Encounter Boat Tour is such a unique experience that the little ones will be talking about for weeks, months, and even years to come! On this 75 minute tour, you will learn the story of how Mermaid Nina became the Mermaid of Hilton Head and how she helps protect her ocean friends, why the things she does are important for our ecosystem and what you can do to help. Adventurers will meet Mermaid Nina and learn how to protect the ocean and earn an Ocean Ambassador badge too! You will get to see dolphins, birds and other Low Country wildlife on your journey to find the Mermaid of Hilton Head. At the end of the tour, you will earn your o’fish’al ocean ambassador badge that you can take home with you. The boat is fully covered with bench seating.
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Mermaid of Hilton Head
18 Jenkins RdThe Mermaid Encounter Boat Tour is such a unique experience that the little ones will be talking about for weeks, months, and even years to come! On this 75 minute tour, you will learn the story of how Mermaid Nina became the Mermaid of Hilton Head and how she helps protect her ocean friends, why the things she does are important for our ecosystem and what you can do to help. Adventurers will meet Mermaid Nina and learn how to protect the ocean and earn an Ocean Ambassador badge too! You will get to see dolphins, birds and other Low Country wildlife on your journey to find the Mermaid of Hilton Head. At the end of the tour, you will earn your o’fish’al ocean ambassador badge that you can take home with you. The boat is fully covered with bench seating.
Segway of Hilton Head offers two specialty tours:
Tropical Pathway Tours: One of the most popular tours on the island, the Tropical Pathway tour takes guests through the best pathways on the south end of the island. This is a moderate to fast-paced tour down the major bike trails, crossing wooden boardwalks and winding through natural pathways near Sea Pines and through Coligny Beach area.
Honey Horn Plantation: Travel through a historic 70-acre plantation, traversing wooden boardwalks over the saltmarsh, winding through a Live Oak forest draped in Spanish moss, while catching a glimpse at historic Marsh Tacky horses. Designed specifically for those who want to enjoy the outdoors away from the dense tourist areas.
Segway of Hilton Head
70 Honey Horn DrSegway of Hilton Head offers two specialty tours:
Tropical Pathway Tours: One of the most popular tours on the island, the Tropical Pathway tour takes guests through the best pathways on the south end of the island. This is a moderate to fast-paced tour down the major bike trails, crossing wooden boardwalks and winding through natural pathways near Sea Pines and through Coligny Beach area.
Honey Horn Plantation: Travel through a historic 70-acre plantation, traversing wooden boardwalks over the saltmarsh, winding through a Live Oak forest draped in Spanish moss, while catching a glimpse at historic Marsh Tacky horses. Designed specifically for those who want to enjoy the outdoors away from the dense tourist areas.
Charter Fishing
The waters surrounding Hilton Head Island offer some of the best fishing opportunities in the country. Whether its a full day, half day or nighttime fishing excursion, you're sure to enjoy your experience.
Top Shot Sport Fishing, one of the island's leading fishing charters, offers shark fishing, offshore fishing, sport fishing and deep-sea fishing in Hilton Head and Tybee Island. Captain Jay has 20 years experience and offers a wonderful half-day or full-day inshore, offshore or near shore fishing adventure.
Top Shot Sport Fishing Hilton Head
18 Simmons RdTop Shot Sport Fishing, one of the island's leading fishing charters, offers shark fishing, offshore fishing, sport fishing and deep-sea fishing in Hilton Head and Tybee Island. Captain Jay has 20 years experience and offers a wonderful half-day or full-day inshore, offshore or near shore fishing adventure.
With over 25 years of local Hilton Head Charter Fishing experience, Captain Christiaan is a 2nd generation Hilton Head Fishing captain, following in his father's footsteps. Fish and ride in comfort on the 32ft Bulldog. Plenty of shade, comfortable seating, and a bathroom.
Families and kids are always welcome on the "Bulldog" and see dolphin on many of our trips! Enjoy a beautiful sunset while fishing on an Evening 3hr Shark Trip in calm waters, available from May-October and is perfect for the "junior angler." 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-hour trips are available. Catch cobia, tarpon, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, and plenty of sharks (Blacktip, Hammerhead, Tiger, Lemon, and Bull).
Bulldog Fishing Charters
1 Hudson RdWith over 25 years of local Hilton Head Charter Fishing experience, Captain Christiaan is a 2nd generation Hilton Head Fishing captain, following in his father's footsteps. Fish and ride in comfort on the 32ft Bulldog. Plenty of shade, comfortable seating, and a bathroom.
Families and kids are always welcome on the "Bulldog" and see dolphin on many of our trips! Enjoy a beautiful sunset while fishing on an Evening 3hr Shark Trip in calm waters, available from May-October and is perfect for the "junior angler." 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8-hour trips are available. Catch cobia, tarpon, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, and plenty of sharks (Blacktip, Hammerhead, Tiger, Lemon, and Bull).
Food scene
With over 250 restaurants on the island, locals and visitors are never at a loss for finding exceptional dining venues. We have compiled a list of our favorites. Try one, try two or try them all. We promise you won't be disappointed with our choices.
The island's best hangout for locals with great food and live music daily in the patio area. A Lowcountry Backyard has been awarded the best Shrimp and Grits on the island, and we have to agree! Enjoy lowcountry cuisine like it used to be in the old days with an ice cold cocktail and local live entertainment.
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A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant
32 Palmetto Bay RdThe island's best hangout for locals with great food and live music daily in the patio area. A Lowcountry Backyard has been awarded the best Shrimp and Grits on the island, and we have to agree! Enjoy lowcountry cuisine like it used to be in the old days with an ice cold cocktail and local live entertainment.
Alexander's Restaurant serves fresh locally sourced seafood and ingredients. Favorites include shrimp & grits, crab cakes, wiener schnitzel and some of the tastiest baked oysters you will ever enjoy.
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Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar
76 Queens Folly RdAlexander's Restaurant serves fresh locally sourced seafood and ingredients. Favorites include shrimp & grits, crab cakes, wiener schnitzel and some of the tastiest baked oysters you will ever enjoy.
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood, delicious hand-cut steaks and is home to the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio.
Don’t miss the Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with brunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your- Own-Bloody- Mary bar with spicy asparagus, snap peas, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces.
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The Black Marlin Bayside Grill
86 Helmsman Way The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood, delicious hand-cut steaks and is home to the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio.
Don’t miss the Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays with brunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your- Own-Bloody- Mary bar with spicy asparagus, snap peas, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces.
Family-friendly, pub style restaurant featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pie.
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British Open Pub
1000 William Hilton PkwyFamily-friendly, pub style restaurant featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pie.
Don't let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie's, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available.
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Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdDon't let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie's, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available.
Voted Hilton Head's Best Burgers! With an innovative menu, hand-crafted cocktails, and specialty craft beer all combine to make a memorable dining experience in a family-friendly environment.
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Charbar Co.
33 Office Park RdVoted Hilton Head's Best Burgers! With an innovative menu, hand-crafted cocktails, and specialty craft beer all combine to make a memorable dining experience in a family-friendly environment.
Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy a Poke bowl, a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive into the loaded pork nachos, a house-ground ribeye burger, or their famous smoked meats.
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Chow Daddy's
71 Executive Park RdChow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy a Poke bowl, a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive into the loaded pork nachos, a house-ground ribeye burger, or their famous smoked meats.
Are you looking for a unique dining experience? Enjoy an award-winning concept at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, a unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts.
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
1000 William Hilton PkwyAre you looking for a unique dining experience? Enjoy an award-winning concept at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, a unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts.
Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is a great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, are served along with an excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes.
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Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse
26 New Orleans RdCrane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is a great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, are served along with an excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes.
Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views.
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ELA'S On the Water
1 Shelter Cove LnFresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views.
A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant and Lounge takes you back to the care-free style of the early 1960’s and its restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week.
Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous!
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Frankie Bones
200 Merchant StA walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant and Lounge takes you back to the care-free style of the early 1960’s and its restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week.
Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous!
The Bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family and taken over by the Belka Family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists. A wide selection of bread, pastries and deli goods are made daily from scratch, then served by the friendliest staff found anywhere. Visit the cozy cafe or have a seat in the courtyard while they prepare a cup of freshly ground coffee or perhaps your favorite tea for you. You also might want to try a Brioche, Chocolate Twist, Scone, Parisian Macarons or some other delicious sandwich, soup, quiche or pastry. The quiche is the best you will ever have!
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The French Bakery & European Cuisine
28 Shelter Cove LnThe Bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family and taken over by the Belka Family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists. A wide selection of bread, pastries and deli goods are made daily from scratch, then served by the friendliest staff found anywhere. Visit the cozy cafe or have a seat in the courtyard while they prepare a cup of freshly ground coffee or perhaps your favorite tea for you. You also might want to try a Brioche, Chocolate Twist, Scone, Parisian Macarons or some other delicious sandwich, soup, quiche or pastry. The quiche is the best you will ever have!
The Frosty Frog Cafe offers terrific Hilton Head pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and the best daiquiris in the area! The next time you’re searching for a Hilton Head restaurant, stop by The Frosty Frog Cafe located just minutes away from the villa! The atmosphere is perfect with a firepit, plenty of seating outside and ocean sounds coming through the speakers.
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Frosty Frog Cafe
1 N Forest Beach DrThe Frosty Frog Cafe offers terrific Hilton Head pizza, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and the best daiquiris in the area! The next time you’re searching for a Hilton Head restaurant, stop by The Frosty Frog Cafe located just minutes away from the villa! The atmosphere is perfect with a firepit, plenty of seating outside and ocean sounds coming through the speakers.
This lively mainstay for classic diner fare always offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between. It's open 24/7 and has an in-house bakery too. Padded booths, lively and colorful artwork and brilliant neon lighting make this diner your home away from home.
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Hilton Head Diner Restaurant
6 Marina Side DrThis lively mainstay for classic diner fare always offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in between. It's open 24/7 and has an in-house bakery too. Padded booths, lively and colorful artwork and brilliant neon lighting make this diner your home away from home.
A straight-up menu of sandwiches, steak & pastas in a space decked out with Chicago sports decor. Chicago fans will love the Italian Beef Sandwich and the Chicago dog - very authentic. Relax and enjoy a game on the many TVs throughout the restaurant.
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Hinchey's Chicago Bar & Grill
70 Pope AveA straight-up menu of sandwiches, steak & pastas in a space decked out with Chicago sports decor. Chicago fans will love the Italian Beef Sandwich and the Chicago dog - very authentic. Relax and enjoy a game on the many TVs throughout the restaurant.
Outstanding margaritas and authentic street tacos. Holy Tequila! is the best mexican fare on the island. Enjoy nachos, queso and open-air dining.
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Holy Tequila!
33 Office Park RdOutstanding margaritas and authentic street tacos. Holy Tequila! is the best mexican fare on the island. Enjoy nachos, queso and open-air dining.
Casual dining with a cozy bar and charming patio for Greek cuisine, cocktails & imported wine. Owner Barbara makes everything from scratch - with the exception of the pitas and spif of gyro meat (but both are still exceptional).
Try one of Barbara's specialties including Mousakka, Dolmades with lemon sauce, or Spanikopita. Have a sweet tooth? The freshly made desserts are out of this world. You'll never taste a better baklava than Barbara's and it's made fresh daily.
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It's Greek To Me
11 Lagoon RdCasual dining with a cozy bar and charming patio for Greek cuisine, cocktails & imported wine. Owner Barbara makes everything from scratch - with the exception of the pitas and spif of gyro meat (but both are still exceptional).
Try one of Barbara's specialties including Mousakka, Dolmades with lemon sauce, or Spanikopita. Have a sweet tooth? The freshly made desserts are out of this world. You'll never taste a better baklava than Barbara's and it's made fresh daily.
One of our favorites! Lucky Rooster strives to serve the freshest ingredients sourced from local and regional farms, purveyors, and our local waters. The menu changes throughout the seasons based on ingredients, tides, and the inspiration of the staff and Chef/Owner Clayton Rollison. The menu is small and focused but offers a large variety of refined comfort foods (like shrimp and grits, and Southern fried chicken) and adventurous dishes (foie gras terrine, roasted octopus, and bone marrow).
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The Lucky Rooster Kitchen and Bar
841 William Hilton PkwyOne of our favorites! Lucky Rooster strives to serve the freshest ingredients sourced from local and regional farms, purveyors, and our local waters. The menu changes throughout the seasons based on ingredients, tides, and the inspiration of the staff and Chef/Owner Clayton Rollison. The menu is small and focused but offers a large variety of refined comfort foods (like shrimp and grits, and Southern fried chicken) and adventurous dishes (foie gras terrine, roasted octopus, and bone marrow).
Another one of our favorites and a must-do every time we are home! Marleys Island Grille is are committed to serving only the freshest mesquite-grilled seafood and steaks, and the menu offers a wide variety of food for the whole
family. Try specialties like Supa Dupa Groupa (TIP: try the Supa Dupa on anything - it's unbelievably delicious), She Crab Chowder, Sugar Cane Sea Scallops, Hawaiian Marinated Ribeye, Voodoo Spiced Swordfish and Steamed Shellfish.
Enjoy the newly expanded fried and broiled seafood options and don’t forget the delicious tropical and frozen libations! At Marley's Island Grille, you can enjoy seasonal live music, outdoor patio dining, a full bar, and some amazing island-inspired specialties.
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Marleys Shrimp & Burger Shack
35 Office Park RdAnother one of our favorites and a must-do every time we are home! Marleys Island Grille is are committed to serving only the freshest mesquite-grilled seafood and steaks, and the menu offers a wide variety of food for the whole
family. Try specialties like Supa Dupa Groupa (TIP: try the Supa Dupa on anything - it's unbelievably delicious), She Crab Chowder, Sugar Cane Sea Scallops, Hawaiian Marinated Ribeye, Voodoo Spiced Swordfish and Steamed Shellfish.
Enjoy the newly expanded fried and broiled seafood options and don’t forget the delicious tropical and frozen libations! At Marley's Island Grille, you can enjoy seasonal live music, outdoor patio dining, a full bar, and some amazing island-inspired specialties.
Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm-fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country
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Michael Anthony's Cooking Demostration Class
37 New Orleans RdFamily owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm-fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country
Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for their extensive wine selections.
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Old Oyster Factory Restaurant
101 Marshland RoadPanoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for their extensive wine selections.
Casual style restaurant with a variety of food selection from Middle Eastern, Lebanese and Greek Cuisine. The Chef is a well-cultured Lebanese origin with multiple education and experience from the Arabian, and European Continent. His target as a Chef/Owner is to fulfill his customers with unique, consistent and flavorful dishes with excellent service and hospitality. This wonderful establishment doesn't disappoint and is worth the venture over the bridge.
Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen
1533 Fording Island RdCasual style restaurant with a variety of food selection from Middle Eastern, Lebanese and Greek Cuisine. The Chef is a well-cultured Lebanese origin with multiple education and experience from the Arabian, and European Continent. His target as a Chef/Owner is to fulfill his customers with unique, consistent and flavorful dishes with excellent service and hospitality. This wonderful establishment doesn't disappoint and is worth the venture over the bridge.
From delicious baby-back ribs, mouth-watering brisket, authentic pit-to-plate BBQ, hand-cut steaks, char-grilled chicken, the world’s best wings, salads and more, it doesn’t get better than One Hot Mama’s! Best barbecue on the island.
Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Orchid Paulmeier is the star of One Hot Mama’s in more ways than one. Not only is her award-winning barbecue the star of the menu, but Orchid herself has a claim to fame. As a Food Network Star, Orchid brings her expertise in Southern BBQ straight to your table. Mama Orchid continues to remain a favorite among the foodie community!
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One Hot Mama's American Grill
1 Greenwood DrFrom delicious baby-back ribs, mouth-watering brisket, authentic pit-to-plate BBQ, hand-cut steaks, char-grilled chicken, the world’s best wings, salads and more, it doesn’t get better than One Hot Mama’s! Best barbecue on the island.
Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Orchid Paulmeier is the star of One Hot Mama’s in more ways than one. Not only is her award-winning barbecue the star of the menu, but Orchid herself has a claim to fame. As a Food Network Star, Orchid brings her expertise in Southern BBQ straight to your table. Mama Orchid continues to remain a favorite among the foodie community!
Plantation Cafe & Deli, Hilton Head Islands oldest and best southern style breakfast and lunch restaurant. The south island location was originally a pantry store. In 1974, the pantry vacated and moved next door. Since then, Plantation Cafe has been serving up great dishes for almost half a century.
Famous for country blue plates, heaping portions and delightful atmosphere, families continually make the cafe a must stop in spot when visiting our beautiful island.
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Plantation Cafe & Deli
81 Pope AvePlantation Cafe & Deli, Hilton Head Islands oldest and best southern style breakfast and lunch restaurant. The south island location was originally a pantry store. In 1974, the pantry vacated and moved next door. Since then, Plantation Cafe has been serving up great dishes for almost half a century.
Famous for country blue plates, heaping portions and delightful atmosphere, families continually make the cafe a must stop in spot when visiting our beautiful island.
Red Fish specializes in cuisine where an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh local fruit and vegetables are combined with Lowcountry specialties. Committed to serving guests the freshest ingredients possible, Red Fish uses homegrown produce from their own Bear Island Farms. The restaurant has an extensive wine list that has won Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence". Diners may also browse the on-site retail wine shop, which boasts more than 1,000 bottles to choose from. Voted Best Wine Selection, Favorite Restaurant for Lunch, Best Burger, and Favorite Caterer by the readers of Hilton Head Monthly Magazine.
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Red Fish Restaurant
8 Archer RdRed Fish specializes in cuisine where an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh local fruit and vegetables are combined with Lowcountry specialties. Committed to serving guests the freshest ingredients possible, Red Fish uses homegrown produce from their own Bear Island Farms. The restaurant has an extensive wine list that has won Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence". Diners may also browse the on-site retail wine shop, which boasts more than 1,000 bottles to choose from. Voted Best Wine Selection, Favorite Restaurant for Lunch, Best Burger, and Favorite Caterer by the readers of Hilton Head Monthly Magazine.
A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bar open late night.
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Reilley's Grill & Bar
7D Greenwood DrA genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Bar open late night.
Favored by locals and visitors alike, The Sage Room offers elegant palate-pleasing fare from the four corners of the world.
At The Sage Room you can enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine, and nightly innovative specials. The Sage Room offers a full bar and an eclectic wine list sure to please anyone’s taste.
The Sage Room provides two types of dining. Unlike most restaurants, the kitchen is located in the middle of the dining room for all to see. It has a small ten person bar that is called the Chef’s Table, which wraps around the kitchen for the eager diner to sit and enjoy watching the chef’s culinary skills. You may also dine at any of the many tables just steps away from the kitchen. The knowledgeable staff and palate- pleasing menu are sure to have something for everyone.
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Sage Room
75 Pope AveFavored by locals and visitors alike, The Sage Room offers elegant palate-pleasing fare from the four corners of the world.
At The Sage Room you can enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine, and nightly innovative specials. The Sage Room offers a full bar and an eclectic wine list sure to please anyone’s taste.
The Sage Room provides two types of dining. Unlike most restaurants, the kitchen is located in the middle of the dining room for all to see. It has a small ten person bar that is called the Chef’s Table, which wraps around the kitchen for the eager diner to sit and enjoy watching the chef’s culinary skills. You may also dine at any of the many tables just steps away from the kitchen. The knowledgeable staff and palate- pleasing menu are sure to have something for everyone.
No trip to Hilton Head Island is complete without a trip to the Salty Dog Cafe!Enjoy waterfront dining inside at Captain John's Galley where you can order from a full menu of seafood, salads and sandwiches, or enjoy a drink and lighter fare outside on the deck or at the outdoor bar. In season, the night echoes with the tropical sounds of live entertainment.
For something different, you'll want to venture around the dock to The Wreck of the Salty Dog. Casual and fun in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe with the same great menu. Nightly Chef's specials add a uniqueness that separates it from The Salty Dog Cafe and can only be found here. Fresh seafood, delicious steaks and sandwiches in a nautical atmosphere with one of the best views on the island.
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The Salty Dog Cafe
232 S Sea Pines DrNo trip to Hilton Head Island is complete without a trip to the Salty Dog Cafe!Enjoy waterfront dining inside at Captain John's Galley where you can order from a full menu of seafood, salads and sandwiches, or enjoy a drink and lighter fare outside on the deck or at the outdoor bar. In season, the night echoes with the tropical sounds of live entertainment.
For something different, you'll want to venture around the dock to The Wreck of the Salty Dog. Casual and fun in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe with the same great menu. Nightly Chef's specials add a uniqueness that separates it from The Salty Dog Cafe and can only be found here. Fresh seafood, delicious steaks and sandwiches in a nautical atmosphere with one of the best views on the island.
Watusi Cafe's interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy our food in a casual home-style setting. After a long day, it's a place where friends can gather to unwind over a glass of wine, or hand-crafted cocktail while enjoying a delicious meal.
Sit inside, or enjoy the warm Lowcountry sunshine on the Watusi patio, outfitted with umbrellas, an array of plants, and fans to create a cool breeze.
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Watusi Cafe
71 Pope AveWatusi Cafe's interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy our food in a casual home-style setting. After a long day, it's a place where friends can gather to unwind over a glass of wine, or hand-crafted cocktail while enjoying a delicious meal.
Sit inside, or enjoy the warm Lowcountry sunshine on the Watusi patio, outfitted with umbrellas, an array of plants, and fans to create a cool breeze.
Unique to the island for its contemporary, sophisticated and urban feel, WiseGuys has quickly become Hilton Head Island's see-and-be-seen dining hot spot. Stylish restaurant & bar with a deep wine list specializing in steaks & small plates.
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WiseGuys
1513 Main StUnique to the island for its contemporary, sophisticated and urban feel, WiseGuys has quickly become Hilton Head Island's see-and-be-seen dining hot spot. Stylish restaurant & bar with a deep wine list specializing in steaks & small plates.
Best pizza on the island! Award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a great variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more. Pasta selections include lasagna, spaghetti marinara, chicken parmesan and ravioli.
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Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
50 Shelter Cove LnBest pizza on the island! Award-winning pizza (since 1984), plus a great variety of well-prepared pastas, sandwiches, wings, garden fresh salads and more. Pasta selections include lasagna, spaghetti marinara, chicken parmesan and ravioli.
Grab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or belly up to the bar and enjoy a casual meal. Woody's offers a full lunch and dinner menu day and evening, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and an exceptional brunch on Sundays. Love fresh oysters or fried clams? Woody's has the best fried clams on the eastern seaboard.
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Captain Woody's Bar & Grill
14 Target RdGrab a seat at the outside deck, inside, or belly up to the bar and enjoy a casual meal. Woody's offers a full lunch and dinner menu day and evening, happy hour daily, live music seasonally, and an exceptional brunch on Sundays. Love fresh oysters or fried clams? Woody's has the best fried clams on the eastern seaboard.
Aunt Chilada's has something for everybody. In addition to their traditional Tex-Mex and Mexican specialties, they also serve great seafood, Lowcountry boils, tender steaks, and other American fare. Aunt Chilada's also has all-you-can-eat crab legs daily and some of the best margaritas on the island. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Cafe
69 Pope AveAunt Chilada's has something for everybody. In addition to their traditional Tex-Mex and Mexican specialties, they also serve great seafood, Lowcountry boils, tender steaks, and other American fare. Aunt Chilada's also has all-you-can-eat crab legs daily and some of the best margaritas on the island. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Nightlife
Hilton Head Island's premier late night, live music venue with local talent and nationally acclaimed musical performances every night of the week. Located just outside the Sea Pines gate in Reilley's Plaza.
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The Boardroom
7 Greenwood DrHilton Head Island's premier late night, live music venue with local talent and nationally acclaimed musical performances every night of the week. Located just outside the Sea Pines gate in Reilley's Plaza.
Acclaimed one of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world by DOWNBEAT Magazine, The Jazz Corner celebrates 19 years of presenting spectacular entertainment paired with gourmet cuisine this year. The 99-seat Jazz Corner has become a Lowcountry landmark. The intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by innovative southern flavors menu and personal, attentive service.
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The Jazz Corner
1000 William Hilton PkwyAcclaimed one of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world by DOWNBEAT Magazine, The Jazz Corner celebrates 19 years of presenting spectacular entertainment paired with gourmet cuisine this year. The 99-seat Jazz Corner has become a Lowcountry landmark. The intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by innovative southern flavors menu and personal, attentive service.
When the sun goes down, the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine heats up! Sunset views, live entertainment, dancing, a great bar and in-house DJ make the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon the place to be after dark. Located in Shelter Cove.
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Poseidon Coastal Cuisine
38 Shelter Cove LnWhen the sun goes down, the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine heats up! Sunset views, live entertainment, dancing, a great bar and in-house DJ make the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon the place to be after dark. Located in Shelter Cove.
Family-Friendly Things to Do
There's more to the island than just our beaches! There's plenty of thing for families to do especially on a rainy day.
Crack codes and search for clues as you race the clock. An escape room, also known as a "puzzle room," is a physical, interactive adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Perfect for a rainy day, this is one game the whole family can get involved in.
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Hilton Head Escape Room
10 Executive Park RdCrack codes and search for clues as you race the clock. An escape room, also known as a "puzzle room," is a physical, interactive adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Perfect for a rainy day, this is one game the whole family can get involved in.
Legendary Golf has two professionally-designed 18-hole miniature golf courses that will test your miniature golf skills and provide fun, family-friendly interactions, and vacation memories. With its scenic waterfalls and landscaping, Legendary Golf provides a beautiful setting that everyone will find appealing. There is fun and challenge on every hole and it's suitable for all ages and skill levels.
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Goðsögn Golf
900 William Hilton PkwyLegendary Golf has two professionally-designed 18-hole miniature golf courses that will test your miniature golf skills and provide fun, family-friendly interactions, and vacation memories. With its scenic waterfalls and landscaping, Legendary Golf provides a beautiful setting that everyone will find appealing. There is fun and challenge on every hole and it's suitable for all ages and skill levels.
Get your Hilton Head Island adventure off the ground! ZipLine Hilton Head is home to the best zipline rides and aerial adventure park on the island. The family- friendly adventures offer thrills for all ages and provides an out of the ordinary vacation activity!
There’s no shortage of family-friendly things to do in Hilton Head, but if you’re searching for a thrill-seeking and energizing activity for your South Carolina vacation, be sure to add the ziplines and aerial adventures park to your itinerary! The two-hour zipline rides are exhilarating and the aerial park tests your endurance (or the kids if you need to wear them out!)
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ZipLine Hilton Head
33 Broad Creek Marina WayGet your Hilton Head Island adventure off the ground! ZipLine Hilton Head is home to the best zipline rides and aerial adventure park on the island. The family- friendly adventures offer thrills for all ages and provides an out of the ordinary vacation activity!
There’s no shortage of family-friendly things to do in Hilton Head, but if you’re searching for a thrill-seeking and energizing activity for your South Carolina vacation, be sure to add the ziplines and aerial adventures park to your itinerary! The two-hour zipline rides are exhilarating and the aerial park tests your endurance (or the kids if you need to wear them out!)
Outside Hilton Head has a fleet of safe and comfortable boards and kayaks that you can rent to enjoy the area’s waters on your own. Hourly, day and weekly rentals are available daily at Shelter Cove Marina, Palmetto Bluff, or you can pick it up and take it with you from our Outfitter’s store in the Plaza at Shelter Cove for a day or longer rentals.
Cruise the waters of Hilton Head on your own time.
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Outside Hilton Head
1 Shelter Cove LnOutside Hilton Head has a fleet of safe and comfortable boards and kayaks that you can rent to enjoy the area’s waters on your own. Hourly, day and weekly rentals are available daily at Shelter Cove Marina, Palmetto Bluff, or you can pick it up and take it with you from our Outfitter’s store in the Plaza at Shelter Cove for a day or longer rentals.
Cruise the waters of Hilton Head on your own time.
Specializing in Creek Cat tours, dolphin tours, kayak tours and rentals, stand up paddle boards, jet skis, parasailing, banana boat rides, boat rentals, Pirate cruises, and more. One HHI is located in Palmetto Bay Marina.
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One HHI
86 Helmsman WaySpecializing in Creek Cat tours, dolphin tours, kayak tours and rentals, stand up paddle boards, jet skis, parasailing, banana boat rides, boat rentals, Pirate cruises, and more. One HHI is located in Palmetto Bay Marina.
Hilton Head Outfitters provides outdoor activities and fun-filled adventures, like biking, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, that the whole family can enjoy. They are located inside Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and situated right on the banks of an 11-mile lagoon.
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Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals
80 Queens Folly RdHilton Head Outfitters provides outdoor activities and fun-filled adventures, like biking, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, that the whole family can enjoy. They are located inside Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and situated right on the banks of an 11-mile lagoon.
H2O Sports is located at the Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island. Their number one priority is offering guests the very best experience they can have on the water! The water activities are designed all ages so bring the whole family out for a day of great fun - paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, parasailing and jet skiing are some of the water activities to choose from. FUN is their specialty!
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H2O Sports
149 Lighthouse RdH2O Sports is located at the Harbour Town Marina on Hilton Head Island. Their number one priority is offering guests the very best experience they can have on the water! The water activities are designed all ages so bring the whole family out for a day of great fun - paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing, parasailing and jet skiing are some of the water activities to choose from. FUN is their specialty!