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Oxtail- Grilled Salmon- Grilled Chicken - Ruby Lee's, Hilton Head, SC

Ruby Lee's

4.5
4.5
383 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
The new Ruby Lee’s on Wild Horse!
The new Ruby Lee’s offers more of what patrons of Hilton Head Island have come to love and expect in the past: delicious southern cooking and a comfortable yet stimulating atmosphere that offers the perfect way to enjoy sports or outstanding blues, jazz and soul from local and regional artists. If you’re not familiar with Ruby Lee’s, it’s a locally owned restaurant, started by Tim Singleton (known to Low-country residents as an athlete and head coach). The restaurant is named for Singleton’s late grandmother who is the inspiration for the Southern-style menu. The new and revamped version of the original; yet it still captures the Southern feel-good themes that have an uncanny way of making you hungry for fried chicken, shrimp and grits, corn bread, and sweet tea the moment you walk in the door. If, for some reason, you’re not quite ready to eat after walking in the door of Ruby Lee’s, you’ll notice a pang of hunger once you look at the menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    46 Old Wild Horse Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29926
  • Phone number
    (843) 715-2122
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Live Entertainment Nightly 7pm on

    $10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Live entertainment Monday through Saturday in the dining Room with the likes of Deas Guyz, Target the Band, Fresh Vibe, Gwen Yvette and the soulful sound of Whitney Deputy and other local and regional acts.

Menu

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What 383 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Hot spot

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruby Lee's offers a "fun and vibrant atmosphere" with "great music" and "awesome food." This local favorite features "live bands" that get patrons dancing and enjoying a warm, welcoming environment. Guests rave about the "authentic Southern dishes," including the "best fried chicken" and "amazing oxtail stew." Ideal for a lively night out!

383 Reviews

  1. Bernard

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That food was amazing and the entertainment was on point! We were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed themselves!

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  2. Beverlyn

    Key West2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant but the food was too salty. I would visit again and hope to receive better food with less salt.

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  3. R Jeffrey

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ruby Lee’s is a small, casual eatery with a cool vibe. Tim, your host makes you feel very comfortable and welcome. The food is delicious and the live music was excellent.

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  4. BJ

    Columbus24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the venue. "Server"/owner was really nice. Music group was outstanding - Voodoo Soup. Check them out. Food was average. Ribs were fatty and sauce was like Open Pit just poured on. Not worth the $30+. The 3 puece fried chickem dinner was odd. The 2 wing pieces were fantastic. Battered,fried, crispy and flavorful. The breast was different. Almost like it was taken out of a banquet tv dinner. It was a corneal crust and wasn't friend like the wings. Disappointing. I would definitely go back for the drinks and the show. But dinner was less than I expected.

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  5. Deborah

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Ruby Lee’s. I make it a point to get there every time I visit. The food is real soul food, comforting. The music lineup is amazing. Good spot for a date or a group of friends. You won’t experience anything like this on the Island. Don’t miss it!

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  6. Marqueta

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Mrs Pat was so nice and kept myself and my girlfriend entertained. Good was great but Mrs Pat made everything great and her customer service was excellent

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  7. Terra

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience, service, and drinks were great. However the food was subpar at best

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  8. kelly

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome! We enjoyed our valentines dinner experience. Patty was the greatest hostess and on top of everything. She made us and everyone at tables around us feel like family. We’ll be back!! Awesome live 🎵

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  9. Yoshiisha

    Georgia3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My first experience at Ruby Lees (RL) was pre-COVID at the newer but now closed location. The ambiance, food, and service were amazing. However, my second experience was not as impressive as the first. I visited the original RL location, and although the ambiance was nice, the food did not meet my expectations compared to my first visit at the closed location. I would return only for the bar drinks and possibly the live band.

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  10. Collette

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an awesome experience and place! Food was outstanding. Service fantastic (love you Patty)! Music was so fun! Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Ruby Lee's is rated 4.5 stars by 383 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ruby Lee's

46 Old Wild Horse Rd, Hilton Head, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (843) 715-2122
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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