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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Hilton Head Island

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A photo of OMBRA Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5963)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 25 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.
A photo of Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5359)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 18 times today
Charlie's Coastal Bistro is a quaint French country restaurant with a local seafood focus. It's a go-to spot for special occasions as per multiple reviews, with many customers praising its excellent food, service, and ambiance. It's been described as a place where 'various occasions are never disappointed at the service, menu selection or quality of the food'. It's the place for good food, good wine, and unforgettable memories.
A photo of Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5834)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 43 times today
For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list. We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.” Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.
A photo of ELA'S On the Water restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6841)
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.
A photo of Chez Georges Bistro & Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1234)
Price: Expensive
• French • Hilton Head Island
Booked 23 times today
Chez Georges is a gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors located on the South End of Hilton Head Island.We serve traditional bistro staples, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Lowcountry. Our spirits are high quality and hand picked and our wine list is carefully curated of French imports and French-style selections.Reservations recommended. Indoor & outdoor dining available.
A photo of Red Fish - Hilton Head restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5601)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 19 times today
Red Fish specializes in excellent seafood and steaks. A recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's Best of Award of Excellence since 2001, Red Fish offers over 1300 wines from around the world for you to choose in our retail shop to enjoy with your meal (with a small corkage fee) or to take home.
A photo of Bowdies Chophouse - Hilton Head restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(941)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island
Booked 20 times today
Bowdie's Chophouse is a quaint and cozy chophouse featuring prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Bowdie’s delivers exquisite steakhouse cuisine, exceptional drinks, and unparalleled service for a luxury experience you won't forget. Ideal for date nights, business dinners, late night cocktails, and a great meal after a round of golf, it’s the type of high-class steakhouse that will leave you wanting more. Our new steakhouse in Hilton Head, South Carolina has quickly become rated as one of the best steakhouses in the area, thanks to not only our high-quality, hand-cut prime steaks and seafood, but the high-class experience we strive to offer with every visit. Our Hilton Head steakhouse offers indoor seating only, private dining (up to 30), wine lockers, bar seating (full service), and booth and table seating.
A photo of Lulu Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(860)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 14 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
A photo of Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2935)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island
Booked 11 times today
Hilton Head Island's destination for beef & seafood lovers, Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse serves only the finest USDA Prime Grade Beef & fresh local seafood. An old English bar & heart of pine floors create the setting with warm, inviting service & an award-winning wine list. The restaurant represents 4 generations & over 100 years of restaurateurs in the Crane family dating back to 1908, when an Irish immigrant, Frank Crane founded Crane's Tavern in Philadelphia. After prohibition Frank's son, Francis & his brothers opened the famed establishment at 333 Queen Lane, where his son, Hank worked until 1969. That year Hank ventured out on his own & opened a Crane's Tavern in Ambler, PA. & then purchased the Surf City Hotel on Long Beach Island, NJ creating yet another establishment with the Crane namesake. In 1999 he & his daughter, Beth Anne opened Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse on Hilton Head Island, SC where it has become a local favorite
A photo of Poseidon-Hilton Head Island restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4213)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 17 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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  • Angela
    New York City •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Steaks were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was very attentive and our food came quickly. The restaurant was clean and had a really nice vibe. The view of the harbor was really nice as well. 10/10 would go back again.
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    ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
    4.7
  • Bern
    Toronto / Ontario •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our lunch today at Chez George was absolutely outstanding in every way. The ambiance of the restaurant is elegantly inviting and charming. Eric, our waiter, could not have been any more approachable and accommodating from answering questions to responding to the requests we had about our meal. The dishes themselves were exquisite. My wife had the smoked bacon, asparagus, tomato, mimolette cheese omelet with a side of expertly and lovingly made French fries as only a graduate of French cuisine could make them. While my Bouillabaisse arrived with a bountiful assortment of fish and seafood wading in a sublime seafood broth that married the distinguishing harvests and tastes of Provenance. Our dining experience today at Chez George set the stage for many return visits to this wonderful restaurant. It was the perfect venue to welcome 2025.
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    Chez Georges Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• French• Hilton Head Island
    4.9
  • KerriVIP
    Greater Boston •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Restaurant was phenomenal. Great food, great menu and great vibe! Service was solid. Only gripe was we were seated in the furthest corner of restaurant with a heavy velvet curtain drawn so we could not see activity. Felt very claustrophobic. Next time I will speak up and request alternative seating. Outside of that, absolutely amazing!
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    OMBRA Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island
    4.7
  • Alicia
    Atlanta Metro •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 26, 2024
    My husband ordered the duck & he said his was cooked perfectly - medium rare. The scalloped potatoes & veggies (green beans & carrots) were also delicious. He cleaned his plate. I had the smoked salmon appetizer which was good, not much different than what can be found in Costco or ordering online - it came with a lovely horseradish & dill sauce. I also had the crab, avocado appetizer which was more interesting. We had an early reservation which is what I prefer to eating later, but there were people waiting by the time we left around 6:30.
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    Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
    4.9
  • FranklinVIP
    South Carolina •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    We celebrated Christmas Eve here and it was fabulous. Food was outstanding and service by Juan and Elias was exceptional. All food was presented like a magazine cover photo and arrived hot. Highly recommend for a special evening!
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    Michael Anthony's Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hilton Head Island
    4.8

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Hilton Head Island

Discover the charm of Hilton Head Island with its range of restaurants perfect for celebrating special occasions. Whether you seek a luxurious steakhouse, a unique Brazilian Churrascaria, or a cozy French bistro, the island caters to every taste and celebration need. Each restaurant prides itself on delivering exceptional food quality, from USDA Prime Grade beef to fresh local seafood, complemented by impressive wine selections and full bars. The dining scene in Hilton Head is renowned for its blend of sophistication and local charm, providing an ideal backdrop for memorable celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. Guests consistently praise the attentive service, beautiful ambiance, and the personal touches that make each dining experience uniquely special. So, whether it's a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a festive group event, Hilton Head Island's restaurants promise an unforgettable culinary journey tailored for any special occasion.

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