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A photo of ELA'S On the Water restaurant
1. ELA'S On the Water
4.6
Exceptional(6775)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 33 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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2. OMBRA Cucina Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(5923)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 35 times today
Top chef Michael Cirafesi, voted Best Chef Hilton Head Island seven years in a row, brings to Hilton Head Island and the low country region one of the area’s most acclaimed Italian restaurant and bar, OMBRA Cucina Italiana, located in the beautiful Village at Wexford on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Come and enjoy innovative Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine list including Italian Benchmark wines. Stop by to relax at our bar and lounge with a spectacular selection of Italian specialty cocktails, apertifs, and digestivos. Our pasta entrees can be made with gluten free pasta upon request to accommodate customers with allergies. We also have vegan/vegetarian options upon request.
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3. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill
4.4
Awesome(3645)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 10 times today
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."
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4. Lulu Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(845)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 9 times today
Welcome to LULU KITCHEN, where exquisite cuisine it’s paired with exceptional service and eclectic ambiance!Open Monday through Saturday for Lunch and Dinner, and Sunday for Brunch.Lulu Kitchen Dinner Service is intended as an adult dining experience. Respectfully, children under 12 years old are welcome only for patio dining after 4:00pm.Until we see you again, stay well and be sure to eat well!!-Chef Scott Hastings
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5. Madre & Mercado
4.5
Awesome(170)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 8 times today
We are excited to be open and bring you a taste of our take on Latin American Food.Proudly brought to you by the owners of Jane Bistro and Bar
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6. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(3520)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 17 times today
Alexander’s, an upscale seafood restaurant and long-time Hilton Head Island favorite on the dining scene since 1977. It features seasonally-inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally-sourced ingredients.Our menu pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Seafood Pasta, Shrimp and Grits, and Wiener Schnitzel. Reservations are highly encouraged. Alexander’s offers dinner nightly from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM with seasonal early dining from 5:00 PM-5:45 PM.
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7. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's
4.9
Exceptional(1437)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 13 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. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island
4.6
Exceptional(4167)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 25 times today
From our fresh catch items to our "Coast-to-Coast" entrees, we have the best selection of seafood, steaks and much more! Coastal cuisine highlighting wonderfully realized use of local and seasonal ingredients; with skillful service by an informative staff. Poseidon continues to impress with its phenomenal high-caliber dishes especially the melt-in-your-mouth Grilled Gulf Grouper. Check out our "The World Is Your Oyster" Raw bar, whether you are an oyster aficionado, or not, it is worth it to visit. Pair with a cold glass of white wine and you're in raw bar heaven. Poseidon's unique waterfront site at Shelter Cove Towne Centre overlooks broad creek, allowing for some of the best water and sunset views on Hilton Head. from our outside nautibar to the inside "the world is your oyster" raw bar, and upstairs rooftop bar, Poseidon offers something special for everyone!
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9. Jane Bistro & Bar
4.5
Awesome(3007)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 20 times today
Jane Bistro & Bar, voted Favorite New Restaurant AND Favorite New Chef , is the perfect place for friends and family to gather. Delicious food, creative cocktails and interesting beer and wines are served in an urban coastal comfort, inside and out. Join the Jane Family to celebrate lowcountry living in style!
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10. Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
4.5
Awesome(2667)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
An American bistro with Southern soul, Lucky Rooster sources fresh ingredients from local farmers, purveyors and waterways. Options from refined comfort food to adventurous dishes from our culinary team. Outdoor and indoor dining available along with take out. Happy hour daily 4-6 PM.Please note dress code requires gentlemen to wear shirts with short or long sleeves; please no tank tops, cut offs or sleeveless shirts for gentlemen.

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  • Janice
    South Carolina •172 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service is always outstanding, atmosphere and views are inviting. Food, cocktails and wine list always very good. My husband loves the scored fish.
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    ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.6
  • Kelly
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great meal with a party of 9. It was a slow roll getting started (having our order taken) but the kitchen was fast and the food was delicious.
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    The Black Marlin Bayside GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.4
  • CMvip
    South Carolina •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our Anniversary dinner was delicious. Gaston, the server we had was terrific. He was attentive, knowledgeable of the menu, personable and efficient. My Osso Buco, recommended by Gaston, was great and on par with my wife’s which is wonderful. Thanks Gaston and Ombra for helping us celebrate our 41 anniversary.
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    OMBRA Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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    4.7
  • Janaevip
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 11, 2024
    This was my first time here and what a pleasant surprise! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a nice ambiance. The service was great and the food was delicious. We will definitely be going back.
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    Madre & MercadoPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Hilton Head Island
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    4.5
  • Kenvip
    South Carolina •124 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 6, 2024
    Their Lobster Carbonara Risotto made correctly with Carnaroli 9most use cheaper rice) is a scrumptious meal. Loaded with light, tasty cold water lobster. And last night's Halibut came under rave reviews, so fresh, light and tasty. It is accompanied by unique mini-hasselback potatoes. Awesome! But! Always start with the Seafood Salad starter. Lobster, shrimp. scallops and crab infused in a light citrusy olive oil. You may end up taking your entree' home! Sam, Zoe and the crew will take very good care of you. Owners Chef Scott and Jen will make your experience the best.
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    Lulu KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Hilton Head Island
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    4.7

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