Best Casual Restaurants in South Carolina

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A photo of Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island restaurant

1. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

4.6

Exceptional(5862)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 19 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.

2. Lagerhead Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1166)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 1 time today

LagerHead is not your typical tavern; Chef Michael Toscano, a James Beard “Rising Star Chef” Semi-Finalist, inspires the dining experience at LagerHead Tavern. The name and décor for LagerHead were inspired by the indigenous Loggerhead Sea Turtle and the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island. Developed by Chef Toscano, the menu showcases southern comfort food with a twist, using fresh, regional ingredients and features signature items such as our House-Smoked Chicken Wings and the Low Country Reuben featuring in house pulled pork and smoked ham. The Grilled Salmon Salad is completely unique in that we use fresh grilled salmon that we prepare every morning. Fresh Grilled Oysters are also a Lagerhead Staple, shucked fresh per order and prepared using garlic butter and breadcrumbs for an oyster packed full of low country flavor!!

3. Gusto Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(1799)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 1 time today

Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

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4. ELA'S On the Water

4.6

Exceptional(6788)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 23 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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5. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

Exceptional(1442)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 6 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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6. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

Exceptional(5288)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 13 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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7. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

4.6

Exceptional(4175)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 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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8. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.4

Awesome(3649)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 5 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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9. The Carolina Room- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa

4.1

Excellent(209)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 2 times today

The Carolina Room is a casual, family-friendly venue that serves fantastic seasonal offerings and unique Lowcountry cuisine. The Culinary Team creates inspiring dishes using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients. The menu also includes the signature Westin Brand Eat Well Menu, ensuring delicious and healthy options for guests. Join us at The Carolina Room for a dining experience that celebrates the flavors of the Lowcountry and promotes wellness through mindful eating.

10. Jane Bistro & Bar

4.5

Awesome(3009)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 12 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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Michael
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We have come to Hilton Head the week of Thanksgiving the past 22 years. We have always shared our Thanksgiving dinner at Frankie Bones. The food is great, service exceptional and reasonably priced. We have enjoyed our years of Thanksgiving at Frankie Bones
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Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head IslandPrice: Moderate• American• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Gail
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ela’s was excellent! It was recommended by a friend and we are so glad we tried it. My husband had the Snapper and I had the short ribs. Both dishes were so delicious! Beautiful cozy restaurant on the water. And we loved the music they played throughout the restaurant. We will be back for sure next time we are in Hilton Head. Thank you!
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ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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4.6
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Debbievip
Atlanta Metro •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food is always amazing in an intimate environment and service top notch.
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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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4.9
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Michelle
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food! Classic Italian and absolutely perfect in every way. Smaller restaurant, loud when full which it was. Took a little to get our check, but it felt like they didn't want to disturb us not that we were ignored..and they were very busy. Def coming back next visit.
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Gusto RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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4.7
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Nancy
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Lagerhead has become our favorite restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The atmosphere is upscale yet warm and inviting. We are especially attracted to Lagerhead's seafood dishes which we feel are outstanding in both preparation and quality. The service is attentive and gracious. The prices are also most attractive...especially the early dining menu. We look forward to more enjoyable dining experiences at this restaurant.
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Lagerhead TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Hilton Head Island
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4.6

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

2. Lagerhead Tavern

3. Gusto Ristorante

4. ELA'S On the Water

5. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

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

7. Poseidon-Hilton Head Island

8. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

9. The Carolina Room- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa

10. Jane Bistro & Bar

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