3 Best Restaurants in Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head and the Low Country

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Red Fish

$$$ | South End Fodor's Choice

Appealing to locals and tourists alike, the menu at upscale Red Fish features classic seafood dishes, mouthwatering apps, and delicious desserts. The contemporary restaurant's wine cellar is filled with some 1,000 bottles, and there's also a retail wine shop. Add live music and both indoor and outdoor seating, and it’s a winner.

Hilton Head Social Bakery

$ | Mid-Island Fodor's Choice
It's impossible to stop in just for a baguette or sourdough loaf at this unassuming French-owned bakery and bistro—you'll inevitably be tempted by the lush pain au chocolat and cinnamon buns. The owner/chef, a Normandy native, was the executive chef at New York's Tavern On the Green and Windows on the World before relocating to Hilton Head.

Charlie's Coastal Bistro

$$$ | Mid-Island

This second-generation family-owned culinary landmark has been serving French cuisine with a Lowcountry flair since 1982. The name changed in recent years (from Charlie’s L'Etoile Verte) but the rest remains true to the spot's origin. Classic dishes like escargot, pâté, and rack of lamb star on the varied menu, which changes daily, and the wine list runs deep. Don’t miss out on the caramel cake.    

8 New Orleans Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, USA
843-785–9277
Known For
  • Extensive wine list (more than 500 bottles)
  • Varying seafood entrées offered nightly
  • Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
Reservations essential

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