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- AAliciaAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoMy 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.More infoCharlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head Island•4.9
- MMary HVIPNew York City •11 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMy husband and I ate at the bar and had the very pleasant, very attentive Eric as our server. He’s the best! We enjoyed the beef bourguignon and a delicious Cabernet by the glass.More infoChez Georges Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• French• Hilton Head Island•4.9
- FFirst julianneVIPNew York City •34 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt is our go to restaurant for Christmas Eve. Jody did a great job. We had the special feast of the seven fishes. It was a lot of food and done well. I am Sicilian and my grandparents made the feast of the seven fishes every Christmas Eve. It was our family tradition. We have come for the last 3 years since we moved to Bluffton.More infoOMBRA Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island•4.7
- MMaryAsheville / Western North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoChristmas Eve dinner. We had a reservation and were immediately seated. The restaurant has a nice vibe. Fancy without being stuffy. We were sat in the main dining room which has water front views. Our waiter (I believe he said Kumar but my hearing is not good) was excellent. The food was really good. We started with honey lime shrimp & a bottle of wine Husband had flounder with a spicey vinaigrette with risotto and vegetables and I had the salmon Rockefeller with mash and asparagus. We both loved the meals we chose. Finished with Hummingbird cake (YUM!) and coffee. We enjoyed every aspect of our experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.More infoELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island•4.7
- FFranklinVIPSouth Carolina •36 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe 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!More infoMichael Anthony's Cucina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hilton Head Island•4.8
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While Hilton Head Island has miles of beaches, golf courses, and tennis courts, it also offers a full range of dining options from grab-and-go burgers to upscale, 4-star restaurants. It hosts a welcoming mix of fresh-from-the-ocean fare hosted by the Southern hospitality you would expect in South Carolina. You'll find plenty of restaurants offering traditional, Low-Country selections, including Gullah rice and peach cobbler. If you're looking for fresh seafood, head down to the docks. For those on a romantic getaway, Hilton Head offers plenty of fine-dining establishments for a perfect candlelight dinner. Irish Pub food is also available, and there is no shortage of taverns and sports bars to tend to your burger-and-a-beer craving. Wherever you decide to eat breakfast, be sure to get the grits with plenty of butter.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Hilton Head is The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience
The best vegan restaurants in Hilton Head are The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience, Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant and Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - Hilton Head
The best vegetarian restaurants in Hilton Head are Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience and Pomodori - Hilton Head
The restaurants with the best service in Hilton Head are Zunzibar - Hilton Head, The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience and Coastal Capri Ristorante
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Hilton Head are The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience, Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen and CQ's
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