Best Casual Restaurants in Bluffton

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1. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.5

Price: Moderate

• South Carolina • Bluffton

Booked 23 times today

At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.

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2. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

Exceptional(396)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Bluffton

Booked 8 times today

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them. River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle. River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge. In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

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3. Frankie Bones - Bluffton

4.5

Awesome(2277)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bluffton

Booked 51 times today

A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960s and t's restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week and is located next to WiseGuys on Main Street on Hilton Head Island and off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. 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! Served from 11 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, Frankie Bones is the perfect atmosphere for a business or family lunch.

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4. Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(406)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Hilton Head Island

Booked 4 times today

It was Chef Munjid and his wife Tammy’s dream to one day be able to open their own Mediterranean restaurant and share his cuisine with the world. That dream is now a reality with Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen. Together they take great pride in making each plate transport you to the Greek Isles or the banks of the Mediterranean Sea where some of the finest cuisine is served. We are excited to bring you some flavors from the Mediterranean and we hope you enjoy!As we are in our peak season we are requesting that you have patience as our cuisine is made to order. You will find no precooked items and we do not use microwaves or steam tables to heat or store food. In addition, no frozen items except those that should be such as French fries or ice cream desserts. We take pride in our quality and request if have any concerns or not satisfied please ask to speak with Tammy the owner. Thank you for choosing us as part of your dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

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5. HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(447)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Hilton Head Island

Booked 4 times today

Known as one of the best scratch kitchens in the area, HogsHead offers guests fresh and innovative cuisine, along with Lowcountry staples like chicken & waffles and shrimp & grits, all with the best staff in town. Ask them to recommend their favorite handcrafted cocktail or expertly pair wine from the extensive by the glass or bottle list to complement your dinner.The ever-present Chef/Owner and Philly native John Pashak has been nominated for four James Beard Awards in the Mid-Atlantic area. All the sauces, dressings, desserts and even focaccia bread are made daily from his handwritten recipes. Local fresh catch and filet specials are offered nightly along with the full menu which includes gluten-free options.

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6. Fore & Aft - Montage Palmetto Bluff

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Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bluffton

Serving casual, Mexican-style fare for lunch, Fore & Aft has a prime vantage point for viewing the avian sanctuary located just beyond the back yard of the Inn, where scenes of graceful egrets and herons gliding to and fro are everyday occurrences.

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7. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

Exceptional(1459)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 10 times today

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires. Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts. Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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8. ELA'S On the Water

4.7

Exceptional(6813)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 18 times today

Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.

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9. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

Exceptional(5334)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 19 times today

Focusing predominately on fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare, Charlie’s is the place for good food, good wine and unforgettable memories all enjoyed in a quaint French country atmosphere.A Savannah native, Charlie Golson’s interest in the French language and culture took him to Paris. After a long stint in the fast paced hotel kitchens of Washington DC, he was ready to move back closer to home. It was at that time he was able to open up a one room French bistro. The restaurant has grown over the years, but the ‘Green Star’ remains steadfast in offering the finest ingredients the Low country has to offer with a menu that is hand written daily. Resort Casual.

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10. Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

Exceptional(1822)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 10 times today

Due to the intimacy of our Restaurant and to guarantee your dining experience reservations are almost always required all year long. Please be mindful when booking reservations. If you select "outdoor seating" you will be dining on our screened in patio. Requests for bar seating can only be made by calling the restaurant - not through reserving times on Open Table. For same day reservations please call the restaurant after 3:00 for the most up to date availability!Our Food is Fresh, Our Wines are Old, Our Recipes are Timeless, Our Family is Yours.Grazie,Amanda

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William
South Carolina •302 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First rate top to bottom. Service in all aspects second to none in region anywhere outside New York. Benny was locally born, just 22 years old yet obviously well trained professional. Menu included several rarely seen in other establishments outside this area. Not inexpensive, but worth the splurge for special occasions like our anniversary tonight. Will return again and again. Well done Montage!
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River House - Montage Palmetto BluffPrice: Very Expensive• American• Bluffton
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4.8
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Patricia
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Arrived for the early dinner. We had reserved outdoors seating. We were greeted quickly and orders taken. Our drinks were brought out immediately and bread/salad followed. My husband ordered the prime rib and I ordered the filet topped with crabmeat/hollandaise sauce. Both were spot on! Service was outstanding as well. A wonderful birthday/early Christmas dinner!
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Frankie Bones - BlufftonPrice: Moderate• American• Bluffton
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4.5
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EricVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We had a good meal at Nectar. Both the Chicken and Waffles and Pork Chop were excellent- largely portioned, fresh, and well-prepared. Dessert was excellent as well, and we also enjoyed the in-house coffee. Serving staff was attentive. We plan on adding this to the short list.
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Nectar Farm Kitchen- BlufftonPrice: Moderate• South Carolina• Bluffton
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4.5
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Linda
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
I definitely need to come more regularly. It's conveniently located in Bluffton and the food and service are exceptional! Great place for enjoying some small plates and nice wine.
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HogsHead Kitchen & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Southern• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Ellen
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
Food NEVER disappoints. I usually get the Greek salad and the olive and fig flatbread. Now all my friends are ordering it because it is so great.
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Olive & Fig Mediterranean KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Hilton Head Island
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4.9

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

2. River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

3. Frankie Bones - Bluffton

4. Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

5. HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar

6. Fore & Aft - Montage Palmetto Bluff

7. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

8. ELA'S On the Water

9. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

10. Pomodori - Hilton Head

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