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Seafood
ALEXANDER’S
RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
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by ANTHONY DAVID
Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, locally owned and operated since 1977, is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring locally caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients.
Executive Chef Sean Carroll introduces an updated menu which pays tribute to many classic Lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Baked Flounder Imperial, Shrimp and Grits and Wiener Schnitzel.
Because of the intimate, elegant atmosphere, along with the stunning views of Palmetto Dunes’ 11-mile lagoon, Alexander’s is the perfect choice for any occasion whether simple or formal.
The most delicious food on the island is at Alexander’s, according to an online reviewer.
“Some of the best food we’ve had on Hilton Head Island,” the review said. “Service was friendly and impeccable. We will definitely go back next time we are on Hilton Head.” Locals and visitors alike also continuously enjoy Alexander’s extensive wine list and great cocktails— the Honeyed Sazerac is a must-try. Alexander’s offers wine dinners featuring wonderful wine, spectacular food and lively conversation.
Entertaining for a private party? Alexander’s is the perfect lagoon-side setting for your private celebration, corporate luncheon or large group.
When the restaurant is closed for regular business, Alexander’s offers private parties with seating for a maximum of 120 guests not including the private dining room or bar area.
There is also a porch dining area with a lagoon view offering seating of up to 40 guests.
Alexander’s serves dinner seven nights a week, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Young adult and children’s menus are available. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.
76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes), Hilton Head Island. 855-300-5968, AlexandersRestaurant.com.
ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS
HILTON HEAD’S SEAFOOD DESTINATION
by CAROL WEISS
Rockfish Seafood and Steaks is proud to call itself “Hilton Head’s Seafood Destination,” and locals and visitors agree. The menu offers fresh shrimp, oysters, shrimp and grits, triggerfish, salmon, lobster, seafood pasta and a wide selection for “land lovers,” including steak, southern fried chicken, ribs and burgers. You can find their full menu on their website at rockfishhhi.com. Don’t leave without trying their award- winning crab legs served nightly (reservations recommended). The bar menu includes an extensive seasonal craft beer list including South Carolina brews, wine and creative cocktails- how about the “Deep in the Lowcountry Cocktail”? They have happy hour 7 days a week 4pm to 6pm, with an all day Special Bar Menu which includes $1 Oysters, $.60 Shrimp, $.60 wings, $4 tacos, $4 house liquor, $3.50 Bottoms up beer and much much more! Kids Night Out is offered Monday through Friday from 5:45 to 7:15pm with recommended 24 hour reservations. Kids have dinner, dessert, and paint pottery for $38, while parents can have dinner downstairs at Rockfish.
Dinner starts at 4pm daily. 5 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head. 843-689-2662. rockfishhhi.com.
APPETIZERS
Bomboras Crab Cake. P.E.I. Mussels Fried Calamari & Shrimp Oyster of the Day *Oysters on the Half Shell Jumbo Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Coconut Shrimp Pimento Cheese Dip Ahi Tuna Flatbread Fried Green Tomatoes Pulled Pork Eggrolls Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
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This is a sampling of what Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks has to offer. Please check the website or come on by to see it all.
CONSUMER WARNING: *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES Lowcountry Chicken & Fish Bog *Jumbo Scallops Blackened Trigger Fish Fried Fish & Shrimp Shrimp & Grits ***** SNOW CRAB LEGS
Voted Best Crab Legs on the Island – 2019 –Salmon A La Mode Catch Amandine SEAFOOD PASTA ISLAND’S BEST HAPPY HOUR 4-6 pm Daily
KIDS NIGHT OUT offered Monday - Friday call for details.
LAND LOVERS
*Bone-In Ribeye Beef Burger *Filet Mignon *Gilled Flat Iron Steak *Steak de Rocky Short Ribs Lowcountry Bomb Burger Southern Fried Chicken
MONTGOMERY INN RIBS Half Rack / Full Rack
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CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEND OFF POPE AVENUE ACROSS FROM THE COLIGNY SHOPPING PLAZA
5 Lagoon Road,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
BLUFFTON
SEA PINES HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
PALMETTOHWY. 278 DUNES
COLIGANY PLAZA
THE SEA SHACK
NOT FANCY, JUST GOOD!
by ANTHONY DAVID
Serving Home-Cooked Seafood since 1998.
Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried and more.
Enjoy favorites such as tilapia, mahi, salmon, grouper and snapper. The diverse menu also includes platters, po’ boys, sandwiches and soups.
Sea Shack is a “made-to-order” kind of seafood restaurant. After placing your order, you’ll see the chef of the day putting your seafood selections on as you ordered them. You take a seat at an empty table and within a few minutes your name will be called and your fresh, hot, and tasty meal is delivered to your table.
Nothing fancy, just good.
“On a two-week vacation to Hilton Head this is the one place we always go at least twice. Why? The seafood is always fresh and perfectly prepared,” an online reviewer said. “The atmosphere is cozy, definitely unpretentious, and casual.”
Room for dessert? Try three varieties of key lime pie or a sweet potato cheesecake.
“Unanimous choice for best seafood on our trip,” an online reviewer said. “In fact, one of our kids made three visits (once just for the key lime pie). Reasonably priced, super casual and very good quality.”
Reasonable prices. Locals love it. Family friendly. Take out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner, 5-9 p.m.
Sea Shack was voted one of South Carolina’s best seafood spots by Coastal Living magazine in June 2011. Voted “One of South Carolina’s Best Seafood Spots” Southern Living Sept 2012.
SLAPFISH
A CRAVEABLE SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE
by ANTHONY DAVID
Slapfish is celebrating its one-year anniversary and has caused quite the buzz on the island with its fresh sustainable seafood! This restaurant really has it all, from beer, wine, and delicious starters to in-house desserts like key lime pie and cheesecake. Slapfish, a modern Seafood Shack, is known for its fresh sustainable seafood which arrives daily. Slapfish serves up affordable chef-crafted cuisine that’s slapped with flavor. All entrees, specialty sauces and chowder are made in house fresh for each individual order. You’ll find shrimp and fried or grilled fish served in sandwiches, tacos and salads. Some of the Island favorites are their Classic Fish and Chips, the Epic Shrimp Burrito, the Ultimate Taco, and the Clobster Grilled Cheese! Slapfish is best known for its specialty dish, the Maine Lobster Roll which will impress both your eyes and your taste buds! The fast-casual seafood restaurant chain was founded in 2011 by celebrity chef Andrew Gruel. Based in Orange County, California, the transplanted New Jersey chef’s concept started as a food truck and aims to evoke the “classic seafood shack.” The eatery’s “ridiculously fresh” sustainable seafood has been recognized on the Cooking Channel, the TODAY Show, PBS and featured in The Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health, Food & Wine Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Restaurant Business, among other media outlets.
Slapfish is locally owned by Hilton Head residents, the Lomasney family. Conveniently located on the corner of Arrow Road and William Hilton Parkway. Ride up on your bike, golf cart or vehicle and enjoy some fresh seafood! Dine in, take out, or take advantage of the outdoor patio seating.
Open Mon-Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 1024 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-521-5830. Slapfishrestaurant.com
THE Cajun creole restaurant on the island
BIG EASY PO BOYS
Served With Choice Of Fries, Slaw, Sweet Thangs Or Red Beans & Rice $12.95-$13.95
Choose from: fried scallop, fried crawfish, fried or grilled chicken, fried oysters, fried shrimp, fried flounder, smoked sausage, fried catfish, Cajun beef, fried gator tail, blackened shrimp
SIGNATURE SANDWICHES $9.95-$14.95
GROUPER MELT
CRABCAKE SANDWICH
WHISTLE STOP POBOY BBQ shrimp topped with fried green tomato and melted provolone
MUFFULETTA
BOURBON STREET BLACKEN & BLUES BURGER GRILLED OR BLACKENED
CHICKEN SANDWICH
FRIED BASKETS & COMBOS $13.95-$21.50
Served with fries or baked potato, slaw and hush puppies. Choose from: oysters, scallops, shrimp, chicken fingers, crawfish, catfish, flounder, crab cakes, soft shell crab, fried gator tail, frog legs or clam strips
CAJUN FAVORITES
Served with French Bread & Corn Cobb $11.95-$16.50 VOODOO PASTA Shrimp, boudin sausage, scallops, and crawfish with penne pasta in cream sauce BUBBA’S SHRIMP BOAT Shrimp gumbo, shrimp etoufee, shrimp creole and fried shrimp CRAWFISH PARADE Crawfish bisque along with fried crawfish, crawfish etoufee, and crawfish pie TASTE OF THE BAYOU Gumbo, jumbalaya, shrimp etoufee, red beans and rice
THE GARDEN DISTRICT $10.50-$13.95
Kenny’s Quarter of Quiche BBQ Shrimp, Bacon and Fried Green Tomato Salad
JAMBALAYA CRAWFISH ETOUFEE SHRIMP AND GRITS with fried green tomatoes SHRIMP CREOLE SHRIMP ETOUFEE RED BEANS & RICE
70-A Circle “BiLo” Center Pope Avenue (843) 785-3315 • eatatkennybs.com
KENNY B’S
CAJUN CREOLE
by ANTHONY DAVID
Kenny B’s emphasizes New Orleans Creole cuisine. Chef/owner Ken Ballard describes it as “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Patrons may order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Cajun enthusiasts will enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Our signature dish is the Cajun-fried turkey. Breakfast favorites include Eggs N’awlins, Breaux Bridge Breakfast, Eggs Sardou.
“They have very good authentic cajun food and we always enjoy the shrimp creole and jambalaya and always prepared excellently,” a Trip Advisor review said.
Hilton Head Island’s place for Georgia Dawg football. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner. Sunday brunch includes omelets and eggs Benedict stations, scrambled eggs, corn beef hash, biscuits and sausage gravy, fried green tomato quiche, pasta, pancakes, seafood gumbo, red beans and rice, skillet potatoes, shrimp and grits, boiled crawfish, collard greens, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, bananas foster bread pudding, assorted doughnuts and pastries. And, of course, Beignets, which are South Carolina’s finest made fresh daily using a family recipe. Served hot and dusted.
“Just like being in New Orleans,” noted a Yelp review. “Absolutely authentic and fantastic. You will be waiting in line and it will be so worth it. Enjoy! I had the blackened shrimp, hush puppies, sweet potatoes and fries. A generous portion of all.”
New Orleans theme with a Southern style. Casual, order-at-the counter restaurant since 1999. Kids breakfast. Open 8:30am to 8:00 pm Tues-Sun. They do not take reservations. 70-A Pope Ave. (Circle Center), Hilton Head Island, 843-785-3315. www.eatatkennybs.com
SEA GRASS GRILLE
INCREDIBLE SEAFOOD AND MORE
by ANTHONY DAVID
With its open kitchen and inviting atmosphere, Sea Grass Grille evokes the warm feeling of dining at home. And for many longtime customers, it is — and they often celebrate life’s milestones there: private parties, wedding rehearsal dinners, corporate parties. It’s a family affair. Owners Kathy and Chef Chad are always on hand to roll out the welcome mat and make sure that you have the best dining experience.
The Sea Grass Grille has been named “Favorite Seafood Restaurant” for nine years by readers of Hilton Head Monthly. Seasonal daily specials feature local favorites like soft shell crabs, Bluffton oysters, cobia and more. Those looking for something besides seafood also will be happy. House specialties include veal scaloppini, filet mignon and breast of duck. The menu also offers vegetarian and gluten-free options.
The dessert menu was voted “Favorite Dessert Menu” and it includes Rick’s Baked Alaska and Chad’s Daily Creations.
Wine is an integral part of the dining experience at Sea Grass Grille. The wine list has won an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and features varietals from top-producing regions in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Chef owned and operated and a local favorite for more than 17 years. Children’s menu available. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 p.m. Serving inside, outside and curbside. 807 Wm. Hilton Parkway (near Palmetto Dunes.) 843-785-9990, Seagrassgrille.com.
Serving inside, outside and curbside
17 YEARS OF FRESH FISH . FINE WINE
APPETIZERS
Black Bean & Sausage Soup Low Country She-Crab Soup
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Pâté Plate House chicken liver pâté served with onions, mustard and cornichons 8 Crab Louie Lump crabmeat, avocado and Sea Grass sauce 16 Ducktrap River Smoked Salmon Garnished with horseradish dill crème and caperberries 14 Brie, Mozzarella, Tomatoes With basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette 10 Wild Mushroom Turnover Wild mushroom duxelle in a puff pastry, topped with a wild mushroom sauce 10 Shrimp & Pasta Shrimp tossed with asiago cheese, garlic and cream over pasta 14 Carolina Tomato Pie Fresh tomatoes in a pie crust layered with fresh basil, gruyère, mozzarella and asiago cheeses 10
SEAFOOD ENTREES ´
Sautéed Tilapia In a golden asiago cheese crust 25 Grilled Mahi Mahi Mango vinaigrette glaze 28 Low Country Kabobs Grilled shrimp and andouille sausage with tomato and sweet onion 25 Grilled Salmon Tarragon beurre blanc 28 Grouper Piccata Black grouper sautéed with lemon, butter, white wine and capers 34 Shrimp & Pasta Shrimp tossed with asiago cheese, garlic, pesto and cream over pasta 25
OTHER SPECIALTIES
Breast of Duck Boneless breast with a pomegranate blueberry balsamic glaze 25 Grilled Pork Chop Loin Cranberry and apricot chutney 28 Veal Scallopini Shiitakes and portobello mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce 27 Filet Mignon Grilled tenderloin topped with gorgonzola butter 38 Aussie Rack of Lamb Herb crusted, lamb au jus 40
843.785.9990
Dinners accompanied with Sea Grass Salad, Vegetables and Chef’s Side Dish. Prices and menu items are subject to change. Childrens Menu. Gluten Free.
Serving Dinner 5:00-til’ • Tuesday - Saturday
HILTON HEAD YACHT CHARTER
CARIBBEAN-STYLE CRUISING
by ANTHONY DAVID
Hilton Head Yacht Charter is bringing Caribbean-style cruising to Hilton Head. Starting in May, the 80-foot Hatteras motor yacht, Top Shelf, will offer exclusive day cruises and gourmet evening-dinner cruises for up to 12 guests.
“We are very excited to introduce our luxury motor yacht, Top Shelf, and our fabulous charter crew to Hilton Head Island,” Hilton Head Yacht Charter’s manager Julianne Gilpin said. “Our evening dinner cruises will feature Chef Jenn, an award-winning yacht charter chef formally trained at the Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute.”
Charter guests will work with Chef Jenn and a charter concierge to perfect every detail of their theme-based evening aboard. Popular themes include French, Italian, Latin, or a “Taste of the Americas.”
Both Captain Michael and Chef Jenn have spent eight years providing memorable, seven-day charter experiences in the Caribbean, which their guests have raved about.
Past charter guests have posted online rave reviews: “The cuisine was supreme and the service perfect. All had a good time. Thanks for your attention to every detail. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for luxury, comfort, and fun in the sun.”
Day cruises depart from Shelter Cove Marina at 9:30 a.m., and dinner cruises depart at 7 p.m.
