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Michael Anthony’s presents a truly moveable feast — A place where people gather in a variety of welcoming venues, from fine Italian dining, to instructional kitchen, to Italian specialty store, to casual trattoria. We offer something for almost every taste and culinary requirement, all informed by our unwavering commitment to providing the freshest ingredients, superlative food, impeccable service, and warm hospitality.
We invite you to join us at Hilton Head’s premier Italian fine dining destination. Our chefs’ devotion to sourcing local products and the finest Italian ingredients and their creative approach to Italian regional cuisine make dining at Michael Anthony’s the consummate culinary adventure.
You may also choose to dine more intimately. We offer private dining destinations including a gracious Wine Room, or our Tuscan-inspired Cucina. For a unique experience for a small group, our Chef’s Table provides a personal chef who will prepare your custom meal tableside and a personal sommelier to present your wines.
For over two decades, our chefs have remained passionate about their cooking and excited about passing their art onto others. This is why our cooking school has become such a popular destination. Our small classes allow you to interact closely with our cooking staff, learn to prepare wonderful meals in a congenial setting, and taste your own creations.
You might choose to attend our Demonstration classes, where our chefs provide step-by-step guidance for preparing various dishes. When the lesson is competed, you’ll enjoy a generous tasting of all the food and sip some wine. Or you can decide to participate in a Hands-On class, where you’ll actively prepare dishes alongside the chef. When the meal is complete, you’ll sit down and share a family-style lunch, including expertly-paired wine.
We’ve designed Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe to cater to virtually all of your cooking and dining desires. A cafe, Italian food market, and laid-back trattoria in the evenings, it offers a bountiful menu of small plates, a full bar, and an array of specialty Italian food and fresh meat items.
For lunch, come and enjoy informal dining featuring made-to-order sandwiches, salads, pasta and pizza. Or gather with family or friends for dinner, when the Market Cafe becomes a cozy, Italian trattoria boasting artisan pizzas, salads, and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed pasta, meat, and seafood dishes. And stop in and browse our carefully-curated gourmet foods, cheeses, meats, and heat-and-serve entrees. Selections include everything from house-made pasta, fresh sauces and soups, to imported olive oil, tomato products, Amarena cherries, and house-made desserts.
A STAR IS REBORN
No matter what you call it, Charlie’s became an island institution for a reason.
A NEW SIDE TO THE TRIANGLE
Deano’s infuses the island’s hottest address with the hospitality and award-winning cuisine that made it a staple in its hometown.
DINING OUT 101: HOW TO TREAT YOUR SERVER
They’re here to serve you and give you the best experience of your life. Here’s how you can return the favor.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND WINEFEST
Cheers to 38 Years!
A CHIP OFF THE OLD (ICE) BLOCK
A new generation scoops into a 30-year island tradition.
STAY COOL
The Chilly Willy Band has kept the Lowcountry dancing for more than 30 years.
THE HABITS THAT MATTER
Health and Fitness Tips from Christy Baroni.
SPRING FESTIVALS
Ring in Spring with a variety of family friendly festivals and events.
Even after 33 years on this island, I always look forward to spring. It’s hard to explain why – especially around here, where mild winters mean you can pretty much do anything in January that you can in March or April. But for some reason I can’t explain, this spring just feels a little bit more exciting. Maybe it’s because this past winter was a little less mild than most that I’m so excited for spring. The warmer temperatures mean that the tennis courts, golf courses and beaches of the island are finally back in play. And speaking of play, I know I’m not the only person excited to see March Madness and the RBC Heritage coming up on the calendar. Those events serve as tentpoles to a season that include every food festival you can imagine, which definitely adds to the spring excitement.
But spring also means you don’t necessarily need a festival to have a good time. Getting out into the Lowcountry’s wilderness, getting together with friends for a cookout and a few drinks, or basking in the sunshine of outdoor dining, these are the things that spring is made of.
I’d imagine my friends in the local restaurant industry share my love of spring. This is when visitors start making their way back, filling our eateries and lifting their bottom line with their patronage. But it’s more than just what these guests do for a restaurant’s finances. No one goes into the restaurant business to get rich. They do it because they love welcoming people into their establishment and giving them the best experience they can.
For our local restaurant, spring means welcoming back a few thousand of their closest friends. So get out there, find your new favorite spot, make a new friend and let’s celebrate spring together.
David Mudwilder PublisherTASTE OF HILTON HEAD VOLUME XVIIl, ISSUE 1
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Located in Palmetto Dunes at 76 Queens Folly Road adjacent to the General Store, Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring locally-caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients creating a menu which pays tribute to classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Shrimp and Grits and Wiener Schnitzel. Dinner daily 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Early Dining menu daily from 5 - 5:45 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged, although walk-ins are welcome. Call (855) 300-5976 or visit www.AlexandersRestaurant.com for more information.
The original Amigos is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Casual healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 28 years. Dine in, take-out or curbside delivery available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
“Not your everyday Mexican!” Located on the south end of the island at 69 Pope Avenue, Aunt Chilada’s offers unique tacos such as Firecracker, Steakhouse, and more, plus Tex-Mex staples like sizzling fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas plus amazing apps and dips! The extensive tequila menu has all your favorites. Dine indoors or on the huge, covered outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying the sea breeze with a hand-crafted, fresh margarita, listening to live music. Serving from 3 p.m., happy hour is 4 - 7 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1988. Call (843) 785-7700 or visit auntchiladashhi.com.
Located upstairs in Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. A 1940’s themed restaurant with reasonable prices and huge portions. Our extensive menu features steaks, award-winning ribs, local seafood, burgers, salads, fresh fish tacos, pizza and more. Fantastic kid’s menu available. Early Bird menu from 4 - 5:45 p.m. includes entree, house salad or soup of the day and a glass of house wine or house beer. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.
Located at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, #104. Experience the type of elegance you would expect to find in downtown Chicago. We serve only the highest quality food paired with exceptional drinks all served by the best-in-class staff. Private dining (up to 30), wine lockers, bar seating, and booth and table seating
available. Open Sunday thru Thursday from 5 until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 until 11 p.m. Call (843) 715-2807 or online at www.Bowdieschophouse.com.
Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Authentic English fare served in an attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Great nightly specials including BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Prime Rib, Angus Ribeye, Fish and Chips, 1/2 lb. Angus Burgers, Lobster Pot Pie and more. Full bar, extensive wine list and beers, ales and stouts from around the world. Kid’s menu available. Serving lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. Brunch served Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.
Located at 7D Greenwood Drive, just off Sea Pines Circle. Hilton Head’s newest contemporary Raw Bar featuring fresh seafood including raw oysters, shrimp, clams and more. Tasty appetizers, salads, soups, burgers (beef and bison) and wings are also available. Dine inside in the newly remodeled dining room or outside on the comfortable deck. Happy hour available
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It’s been a few years of pretty wild changes in the restaurant industry. As sick as we are all of talking about the pandemic, the fact is we’re still seeing long-term effects from a time period that basically shut down every restaurant in the Lowcountry for a few months. It’s been noticeably harder to find help. Patron behaviors have changed, with more people looking for outdoor seating. And oh yeah, that whole supply chain shutdown is still happening, driving costs through the roof.
“We spent the last two years going through so many different changes, now it’s like we’re getting back to focusing not just on survival, but on being creative again,” said Margaret Pearman. She and her brother Palmer Golson have taken the reins at Charlie’s since their dad found himself sidelined by health issues, but their creative spark has moved the restaurant forward for years.
Part of that spark has manifested in cooking classes, planned before COVID and ultimately postponed, but now roaring back into the kitchen. Loose and informal, held about once a month, these classes give small groups of 10 a chance to learn first-hand from Pearman and Chef Josh Castillo how
to make some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes.
“We show them how to make classics like the flounder meuniere, the pate, the caramel cake… those have been really fun,” said Pearman.
The return of the cooking classes is, obviously, not the biggest change to hit this island institution, which has fed locals and visitors for decades. And no, we’re not talking about the expanded outdoor dining across the restaurant’s sprawling patio spaces. And we’re not talk about the technology upgrades that made takeout orders easier to handle.
We’re talking about what’s written on the sign out front.
As the restaurant emerges from the years of pandemic slowdown, it rises with a new moniker. Out is the old “Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte,” streamlined to the more straightforward “Charlie’s Coastal Bistro.”
“Quite honestly, all of the locals refer to us as Charlie’s anyway,” said Pearman about the name change. “With the number of new people in the area, we had some confusion about having a French name but not really being a classically French restaurant. But that’s never been what we are,” said
No matter what you call it, Charlie’s became an island institution for a reason.
Pearman. “We have a French slant to our cooking, but really it’s about offering 14 types of fresh fish in different sauces with different preparations.”
The old mouthful of a name came from Pearman’s father, Charlie Golson, and his travels through the Etoile district of Paris. Seeing so many of the neighborhood’s restaurant named “Restaurant d’Etoile” or “L’Etoile Rouge” inspired him to bring a little bit of the culinary enclave back with him. The name stuck, even as the restaurant’s French-inspired dishes evolved to reflect a more Lowcountry influence.
The name change, Pearman hopes, will clarify that somewhat. Even if the sign says Charlie’s Coastal Bistro, while the green star remains a part of the branding. “The green star serves as a welcoming symbol, so we haven’t taken it out of any of our logos,” said Pearman. “Still, this is one of the bigger moves we’ve made since my dad left. You have to open yourself up to a new generation. It’s not about dumbing us down, it’s about being clear who we are.”
And who they are, no matter what name they go by, is a restaurant that has earned its spot in the pantheon of iconic island restaurants. For decades, the approach that Charlie Golson took to local, fresh fish has set a standard for unrepentantly laid-back fine dining on the island. The dishes he pioneered still hold regular spots on the ever-revolving menu.
“Nothing has changed at all, we’re just rebranding,” said Pearman. “We’re still everybody’s special occasion restaurant that also serves as your neighborhood place. We mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people.”
And what they mean to most locals is a little bit of certainty in a world that has seen its share of changes in the last few years. “I certainly don’t want to lose any of our loyal customers, because they are so intertwined in what we do here. They love to come in and see the same faces and enjoy that comfort level,” said Pearman. “That took a long time for me to grasp… there’s a fine balance between keeping things intriguing and keeping them the same.”
It’s a balance that the new generation at the helm at Charlie’s has proven they can handle with skill and ease. The same elevated neighborhood experience greets you when you walk in today as it did 40 years ago. And it will continue to greet you, no matter what the sign says.
CHARLIE’S COASTAL BISTRO
8 New Orleans Rd.
(843) 785-9277
www.charliesgreenstar.com
from 4 until 6 p.m. and full menu is served until midnight. Offering live music. Call (843) 785-7000 or check us out on Facebook.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy seafood right out of the ocean and onto your plate while overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. The legendary captain serves up fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and more in this fun, nautical atmosphere. Early bird dining special, 10% off from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Full bar and kid’s menu available. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.
Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina has become the spot to anchor! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. But it is “The” Carolina Crab Cake that will have you planning another visit after your first bite. Come for happy hour and enjoy a Funcoction! Serving from 3 p.m. inside and out, they offer dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. Come by boat - it’s Free to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com.
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. We cut our USDA Prime Beef and fillet our fresh Catch of the Day in house. Friendly atmosphere and delicious menu choices such as Handmade Ravioli with Scallops, the Three Onion Encrusted Pork Chop, The Char braised Short Rib and the Seafood Sampler make us a favorite with the locals and visitors alike. Dinner from 5 p.m, Monday –Saturday. Early Dining 5 - 5:45 p.m. Visit Catch22hhi.com for Seasonal Promotions, Bar Seating Happy Hour Specials, Wine & Dine Specials, & Reservations or call (843) 785-6261. Dine In or Take Out. Items & Pricing are subject to change.
Located at 20 Hatton Place. This new south style restaurant is Hilton Head Island’s newest dining experience offering Fresh Catch Local Fish, Certified Steaks and menu items with a touch of Cajun and Creole style preparations. Full bar, extensive wine selections, weekend music and patio dining. Open from 5 p.m. daily. Call (843) 802-4744 or visit www.celestehhi.com for more information.
Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. The only restaurant on the Island that writes its entire menu daily based
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Call it the luck of the Irish that Tom Reilley just happened to find himself in Dublin. The patriarch of the island’s famed restaurateur family was, like many of us, fleeing the path of Matthew back in 2016 when he found himself in the charming Georgia town. More germane to our story, he found himself in need of a good meal.
His appetite brought him to Deano’s, an Italian restaurant owned by husband-and-wife team Robert and Jennifer Shaffer. Taken by the awardwinning cuisine, brick-hearth hospitality and sophisticated atmosphere, Reilley first assumed that this might be a chain.
“He asked me who the owner was and I just laughed and said, ‘Well that’s my picture on the wall,’” said Jennifer. The pair bonded over their mutual love for the restaurant business, and when the conversation ended with Reilley inviting the couple to check out Hilton Head at some point, the Shaffers jumped at the chance.
After all, while Deano’s might not be a chain, it’s certainly a concept that could make itself at home just about anywhere. The Shaffers purchased the original Dublin location in 2010, immediately refining both menu and experience based on their extensive experience as Culinary Institute of America grads and serial entrepreneurs.
What had been a pretty straightforward Italian bill of fare exploded with menu items ranging from chicken cordon bleu to Ribeye Steak. Customers and the world at large responded, with outlets from USA Today to Paula Deen raining accolades on the restaurant. The concept now well proven, looking beyond Dublin, Georgia was a natural next step.
Of course, as any restaurateur can tell you, that next step can often be a doozy.
“We came out this way and spent about six months trying to get something going, but couldn’t,” said Jennifer. “We were hitting wall after wall, but we just kept our heads down and kept moving forward.”
Then, in a stroke of kismet, a vacancy presented
infuses the island’s hottest address with the hospitality and award-winning cuisine that made it a staple in its hometown.
itself at the famous (or infamous, depending who you ask) Barmuda Triangle, right across the way from Reilley’s. Like many of us, Jennifer has memories of the spot previously occupied by Midici’s and Hilton Head Brewing Co. before that. “I’m having some flashbacks just standing here,” she said. “I can still see the DJ equipment when I close my eyes. We had way too much fun out here.”
Along with business partner Jim O’Sullivan, they were able to finally make Deano’s a reality on the island.
With their new restaurant, they’re looking to present a different kind of fun night out – one not defined by headache-inducing music, but by mouthwatering cuisine. As far as atmosphere, the classic stone and brick architecture of the 100-year-old Dublin location is being given an island-friendly remix at the Hilton Head location, with bright colors and a lively interior that takes full advantage of the restaurant’s generous size.
“I know the triangle is known for being a bar scene, so we’re getting a little bit more creative in the interior,” she said. “It’s a completely different aesthetic, but the menu will still be the same.”
Well, mostly the same. On Hilton Head Island, as in Dublin, the heart of the restaurant will be in its wood-fired oven. This old-school method is how Deano’s first earned its reputation for delectable award-winning pizza, but in true CIA grad fashion the Shaffers have pushed the limits of what it can do well beyond just pizza, to chicken and pork.
“We have so much fun with that oven,” she said. “It stays hot overnight, so we’ve tried so many different things in there. Because of the high heat, all of the proteins are always super juicy. As soon as you put it in there, it’s cooked. The flavor is trapped inside.”
The boundless creativity that the Shaffers brought to Deano’s when they first took it over 12 years ago will inform a menu that spins classic dishes from around the world in vibrant new directions. Fueled by the possibilities of wood-fired classic preparation, they’ll be dishing up special dishes that change day by day. “We’re going to focus on wood-oven specials,” she said. “Every time you come in, we want you to see something you didn’t see last time.”
But where the Hilton Head Island
expansion will truly set itself apart from the original is in the wealth of quality ingredients our coastal paradise presents. “We just have access to so much more here,” said Jennifer. “Fresher seafood, more farm-to-table dishes… we’re excited to get our hands in there.”
There’s no shortage of excitement on the island, either. For a restaurant that
adds a vital new dynamic to an iconic island location, or for the possibilities that are born when talented chefs tap into their creativity.
DEANO’S 7C Greenwood drive in Reilley’s plaza (843) 686-3000
www.deanoshhi.com
on the freshest local seafood available. Our epicurean dinner menu offers an array of Fresh Fish, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon and many other delights. Our wine list, The Best of Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence”, offering half off all bottles of wine under $100 on Monday nights. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. For reservations call (843) 785-9277 visit us online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.
Two locations - 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the areas newest and most creative restaurants offers a healthy alternative using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Menu items include amazing Pork Nachos on house-made chips, Kale and Quinoa Salad, Tuna Poke Bowl, Fried Chicken Tacos, Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Verde, and incredible Burgers ground in house daily. Full bar, extensive wine selection and great cocktails. Serving dinner 7 days a week, 5 until 9 p.m. on Hilton Head. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. in Bluffton. Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terraces. For reservations call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.
Tucked under the Live Oaks and Spanish Moss of Harbour Town, CQ’s Restaurant remains an island favorite for nearly 50 years on Hilton Head Island. Exuding character, charm and sense of history, generations of families make it a ‘must-visit’ during their trips to the Lowcountry. Executive Chef Ferenc Bukta’s passion for locally sourced foods from the sea, land and fields yield elevated dishes that are sure to please the most discerning palate! Handcrafted cocktails, extensive wine list and decadent desserts round out the total dining experience at CQ’s. Offering curbside takeout, outdoor patio dining and private party room. Open nightly at 5 p.m. For reservations call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for online reservations.
Located at 26 New Orleans Rd. A family tradition of excellence in quality and value for over 100 years. The destination for steak and seafood lovers offering all USDA Prime Grade beef, including our Famous Prime Rib. Fresh selection of seafood, pastas, soups and salads as well as tantalizing desserts. Offering a wine list comprised of over 500 selections. AAA Three diamond award. Bar menu available at bar only. Open Monday thru Saturday 5 until 9:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. Call (843) 341-2333.
Located at 85 Pope Avenue near the beach. An American Asian Bar and Grill featuring all you can eat Sushi and Sashimi for $42.95 and all you can eat Sushi for $32.95. Also offering (continued on page 22)
burgers, sandwiches, salads and much more. Our fully stocked bar offers Sake, beer, wine and a full selection of liquor. Daily Lunch specials from 11 am until 3 p.m. and happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as a menu for kids. Pick up and delivery available. Call (843) 715-3083 or visit us online at www.cravestationhhi.com.
Located in Sea Pines overlooking Harbour Town Marina. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurant is a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere adjacent to a convenient playground for kids and loved by generations of visitors. Abundant fresh local seafood selections (voted Best Crab Legs on the island for many years) plus steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, and fantastic apps. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 363-2722 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” The Crazy Crab has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. There’s a playground for kids and a scenic fire pit to gather near the water. Fresh local seafood selections (voted Best Crab Legs on the island for years) plus steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, and apps. Enjoy their large covered deck, and live, local music (seasonally). Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Located at 7C Greenwood drive in Reilley’s plaza. Featuring authentic Italian cuisine, Wood Oven pizza, steaks, seafood and more. Voted Georgia’s best pizza by USA Today, Best Shrimp and Grits by Magnolia Midlands and Paula Deen’s top 10 Pizza Hot Spots. Indoor and outdoor dining available as well as a late-night weekend menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 686-3000 or visit www.deanoshhi.com.
Reserve
843.785.9277
CharliesGreenStar.com
Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner
Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bar
Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
All new location at 840 William Hilton Pkwy. Go where the locals go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and good times. We are easy to find, but hard to leave. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, signature sandwiches, salads and more in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Dine inside or enjoy the outdoor patio. Open 6 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m., closed Tuesday. Call (843) 842-9775.
Located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Featured in Bon Appetit and winner of numerous Open Table awards, Ela’s offers fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, all prepared by our culinary team of experts and complimented (continued on page 26)
When you dine out or enjoy a cocktail at one of Hilton Head Island’s bars or restaurants, there’s a tacit agreement you enter into. The server or bartender agrees to bring you some of the finest food and drink you’ve ever experienced, treat you like the VIP you are, and maybe give you a few laughs.
In return, you agree to a few things. The first is a given – a tip. Money talks, as they say. A few bucks at the end of the evening is often the best reward you can give. But there is something else you agree to, something that may in fact be more important.
You agree to be nice.
• PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN“That’s it. Just be nice. Be patient. And don’t be rude,” said Jeff Mix, a veteran server and bartender at Charlie’s Coastal Bistro.
As the customer, you are of course always right. It is your prerogative to be rude, and certainly no one expects you to respond to horrendous service with a bank-breaking tip. But as a human being, you do kind of have a moral responsibility to mind your manners. Beyond simple courtesy, this can have a tremendous impact on the level of service you receive.
“I’ve had a lot of customers compliment me on my good service, which always encourages me to continue providing excellent service to them,” said Ann Finnerty, another veteran of local F&B with stints at Salty Dog, New York City Pizza, Fat Baby’s and more. “I’ve had customers give me large tips that were totally unexpected and made my whole day! Also, when they write online reviews that mentioned me by name.”
That respect you’re showing is a two-way street. Mix makes it a point to greet everyone who approaches the bar at Charlie’s, even if the rush only leaves him with enough time for a brief, “I’ll be with you in just a moment.” He’s also been known to keep a few Hershey Kisses behind the bar, to give to the fairer half of any couples in for date night.
“Always take care of the wife. Because if it’s your first time at a new place, and your wife likes it, you’re coming back,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if you liked it. She’s calling the shots.”
For Mix, it’s not just about bringing people back. It’s about the experience he’s able to give people, which builds the sort of fiercely loyal following he enjoys at Charlie’s. “I have the best customer base, bar none, because I’m nice to them,” he said.
That said, he warns of one annoying habit that will land you
on the “do not serve” list: yelling “Hey! Hey! Hey!” at a busy bartender. Instead, he urges you to simply be patient. You may get the odd bartender who isn’t as attentive as he is, but even then a simple, “excuse me” should suffice. And if that doesn’t work?
“One time someone just sat down and put a $20 in the air. That got my attention,” he said with a laugh.
Ultimately, it comes down to one simple secret: be nice. Your server is there for you. Your bartender is there for you.
Be there for them, and you’ll enjoy a night out you’ll never forget.
They’re here to serve you and give you the best experience of your life. Here’s how you can return the favor.
KAUFMAN
by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.
Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road is Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. The elevated Lowcountry cuisine includes fried green tomatoes, an array of fresh shellfish, and an exceptional variety of seafood plus prime steaks and luscious desserts. Dine indoors, or soak in the Lowcountry lifestyle on the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m., bar open late. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.
Located just a few steps away from Coligny Beach in the Beach Market Plaza. This upscale casual dining restaurant is a favorite of both visitors and locals. Enjoy one of our handcrafted pizzas cooked in our woodfire ovens or choose from a variety of gourmet salads, fresh pasta, speciality sandwiches, seafood
baskets, and more. Family and pet friendly with an exceptional selection of appetizers, craft cocktails, and local beers to indulge in while viewing your favorite sports team on one of our fourteen HD TV’s. Dine inside or relax with the ocean breeze on one of our three outdoor patios. Take out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.
Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.until 10 p.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.
Located North end of the island at the Sea Turtle Marketplace, Gusto Ristorante is an upscale Northern Italian Restaurant bringing the authentic flavors of Rome to Hilton Head. Enjoy dining in a beautiful Tuscan setting or al fresco on the garden patio. Full bar and extensive wine list available. Dinner is served
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Monday thru Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call (843) 802-2424 or visit gustohiltonhead.com for more information.
Located at 641 William Hilton Parkway at Singleton Beach. An island icon for decades, this diner serves up the best made to order food fast and with attitude. Breakfast favorites include Omelettes, Pancakes, French toast, and Steak and Eggs. For lunch choose from Burgers, Dogs, Pulled Pork, Philly Cheesesteaks and more. Open for breakfast Mon. thru Sat., 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 384-7855 or online at haroldsdinerhiltonhead.com.
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura, a variety of noodle dishes and soups, tofu, grilled vegetables, daily specials, plus fabulous, sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers to share, combination dinners with fresh fish, chicken, steak and over 20 entrees from which to choose. Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials until 6:30 p.m. and carry-out available, as well as online ordering on their website. Open for Dinner 5:30 until 10:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
until 2 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations (taken during regular business hours). Visit hinokihhi.com and facebook.com/hinokihhi.
Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.
Located in the “corner” of The Village at Wexford. One of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world, Downbeat Magazine. Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world class entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and
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Sheridan Park
843.686.6736
Open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday thru Sunday 11 am til 9 pm
Serving Brunch Saturday 11 am til 2 pm and Sunday 9 am til 2 pm
843.815.6736
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner Tues. thru Fri. 8 am to 9 pm
Serving Brunch Saturday 9 am til 2 pm and Sunday 9 am til 2 pm
impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.
Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Low country influence. Find an appealing choice of Cajun fare such as Shrimp Etoufee, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya, N’awlins Po Boy’s, Red Beans & Rice and authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Wednesday thru Sunday for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. For Tuesday seasonal hours call (843) 785-3315.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Originally a boat storage building, Land’s End Tavern was converted to a restaurant in 1974 and boasts a fun-for-the-whole-family pirate theme. Serving up lunch and dinner daily overlooking Braddock’s Cove featuring loaded burgers and smoked barbeque to fresh salads and seafood. Open seasonally – visit saltydog.com for menu and details.
Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.
An American bistro with Southern soul serving refined comfort food to please all palates. Our menu changes and evolves with seasons, tides and our inspirations. Dine inside or enjoy the island breeze on our spacious outdoor patio. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 4 until 10 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. Reservations and more information at luckyroosterhhi.com or call (843) 715-3215.
Located at 2000 Main Street. A comfortable and cozy atmosphere featuring outstanding pizza, subs, salads and pasta. Beer and wine, kid’s menu, and daily specials offer something for everyone. Enjoy half price cheese pizza from 3 until 4 p.m. Dine inside, on the patio or take it to go. North Island delivery available. Your home away from home for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. Call (843) 682-2444.
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Adjacent to Michael Anthony’s, The Market Cafe showcases casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner and an Italian specialty market. The lunch menu, available 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., offers sandwiches, salads, pasta and pizza. From 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
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as well as Certified Wine Educators, blind taste each wine submitted to the competition and grade it. The wines are then discussed by the panel to determine the winners.
Once all the wines are judged, entries awarded Double Gold are re-judged to determine the Best of Show winners. In 2022, the best of the best were the Rhodopsin 2017 Alba Landa Chardonnay and Alexander Valley Vineyards 2016 Cyrus – Red Blend, for white and red, respectively.
The Grand Tasting on Friday night at the Country Club of Hilton Head is the festival’s most exclusive event. This traditional wine tasting showcases carefully curated award-winning wines served with hors d’oeuvres and spectacular views. For the cost of a bottle of fine wine, participants can find a new favorite by exploring different wine regions – from Oregon to Spain – and discussing them with the professionals at the table.
Saturday, March 25, is the main event with the Public Tasting taking place at Lowcountry Celebration Park off Pope Avenue.
Join more than 2,000+ friends, neighbors and visitors from across the country to sample more than 250 wines, spirits and craft beers, see talented local chefs in action during the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live jazz and mouthwatering selections from the area’s best restaurants and bid on awardwinning wines during the Silent Auction. VIP ticket holders can enter the event an hour early and enjoy a special selection of medal winning wines and light hors d’oeuvres under a private, shaded pavilion.
Raise a glass this spring to toast the Lowcountry’s signature epicurean event, the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival. A weeklong celebration of wine and wineries, craft beer, spirits and culinary experiences, the 38th annual festival takes place March 19-25, 2023, at some of the Island’s most picturesque locations.
The party starts on Sunday afternoon, March 19, with Craft Beers at the Beach at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
A new festival event introduced in 2022 thanks to the popularity of the Public Tasting’s Craft Beer Garden, sample more than 50 offerings from local and regional breweries accompanied by live entertainment inside the Grand Ocean Terrace Ballroom overlooking the Atlantic. A selection of dishes created by the Westin’s culinary team are available for purchase and, if the weather is nice, tables will also be set up on the outside decks.
On Wednesday, March 22, gather friends and family for an evening of great wine, spirits, craft beer, camaraderie, and shopping at The Shops at Sea Pines Center during the annual Sip and Stroll from 4-7 p.m.
One of the festival’s most popular events, sip on beverages provided by the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival as you stroll through the center’s unique shops and galleries, as well as a popup art market featuring handcrafted merchandise from local artists and artisans, while being serenaded by a select group of local musicians.
Thursday evening is Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Music and Food Experience. Enjoy live music, a selection of Double Gold wines from the earlier International Wine Judging & Competition and delicious Lowcountry food pairings from 6:30-8:30 p.m at the Sonesta Pavilion.
In February, a panel of professional and accredited judges from across the country including Master and Advanced Sommeliers,
Proceeds from the festival’s silent auctions benefit the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund which, to date, has given out over $120,000 in scholarships to students attending the Technical College of the Lowcountry’s (TCL) Culinary Institute of the South and University of South Carolina Beaufort’s (USCB) Hotel, Restaurant & Management Training Program. This year, the $12,000 in annual scholarship money is expected to increase to $20,000, according to longtime Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival Executive Director Jeff Gerber.
Thanks to the pandemic, the 2021 event was moved to September and quickly followed by the 2022 festival in March.
“It was really unique doing two festivals back-to-back,” notes Gerber. “We did two events in one fiscal year, so that led to a lot of profit and we were able to increase our scholarships. We’re really excited to be able to help support what we view as important parts of our community. This is an economy that’s built on tourism and we’re really excited to offer more help than we’ve been historically able to do.”
What began as an afternoon wine tasting in a parking lot nearly four decades ago has aged into one of the Island’s finest and most popular festivals attracting well-heeled guests who generally stay on Hilton Head for several days to a week or longer and add an estimated $4 million dollars to the local economy.
To keep it fresh, festival events have been carefully curated over the years and often leads to new ones.
“They are all unique,” Gerber explains. “Some are kind of similar, but they’ve all got a different vibe to them. We can’t just be the Wine & Food Festival anymore; we need to be like a great restaurant and welcoming to as many people as possible.”
“We did a Craft Beer Garden [at the Public Tasting] in 2021 and that was really, really well received,” he continues. “We added a Craft Beer Garden to Saturday and then that became the Craft Beer event on Sunday.”
“This is the great part,” he adds. “Because the beer event was so successful, we’re going to do an additional event this year, NOT the week of the festival. A Craft Beer & Music event on Saturday, June 3rd, at Coastal Discovery Museum.”
At press time, the plan for this new summer event is to have about 40 different breweries on-site with a variety of local and regional bands. Tickets will run $25-$35 with drinks and food purchased separately.
“The goal is to grow it into a two- or three-day event,” Gerber says. “If you look at the craft beer industry, there are over 8,700 breweries in America and only 95 in South Carolina, the last time I checked. We said, ‘Somebody’s going to do it at the beach – we might as well bring it to Hilton Head instead of somewhere else!’ And I think there are a lot of great musicians on the Island, but not great musical events…yet.”
All tickets for the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival must be purchased online at hiltonheadwineandfood.com and are expected to sell out quickly. No tickets will be sold at the door. For festival details and information on the June Craft Beer & Music event, call (843) 301-9256.
Sunday, March 19
Craft Beers at the Beach at The Westin HHI Resort and Spa, 2-5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22
Sip and Stroll at The Shops at Sea Pines Center, 4-7 p.m.
Thursday, March 23
Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food and Music Experience. Sonesta Pavilion, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24
Grand Tasting at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 25
The Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting at Lowcountry Celebration Park, 12-3 p.m.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Rhythm & Brews Craft Beer & Music Festival at Coastal Discovery Museum
dinner fare includes fresh pasta, artisanal pizzas and smaller portions of delectable meat and seafood dishes. “The Market,” open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., sells gourmet items, fresh pasta, meats, cheeses, sauces and heat-and-serve entrées. Call (843) 785-6272 or visit www.michael-anthonys.com.
Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. If you’re looking for a fun and lively place for the whole family, this is it. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads all in a comfortable and casual setting. Kid friendly and affordably priced menu for both lunch and dinner. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar available. Dine inside or outside on the patio. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 (HHI) or (843) 706-0800 (B-Town).
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Featuring Italian cuisine from every corner of Italy. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. The wine list is extensive yet approachable. Reservations are suggested. Weekly cooking classes offered in the Tuscan-inspired demonstration kitchen. The adjacent Italian Market offers wines, many gourmet products and take-home entrées. Open Monday -
Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-6272 or visit www.michael-anthonys.com.
South Carolina’s best new Italian restaurant is located at 18 New Orleans Road. Nunzio’s classic & contemporary Italian dishes perfectly portray the harmony and the simplicity of southern Italian food combining locally sourced ingredients. Nunzio’s menu features house-made pasta, fresh fish & seafood, and choice cut meats. The collection of wines have strong Italian influences with notable international selections. Reservations are suggested. Open daily from 4 p.m. with Happy Hour until 6 and Dinner from 4:30 p.m. Early Dining from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. Call (843) 715-2172 or visit www. nunziohhi.com for more information.
Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant has stunning views of the Lowcountry. Serving fresh local seafood since 1989, Chef’s Lowcountry cuisine is featured along with your favorite seafood and landlovers entrées. The expansive raw bar offers locally sourced and East Coast oysters. Try the infamous SeaCuterie Board! The decks and outside patio bar offer intimate sunset views while dining on the water. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch
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on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.
Located at 55 Calhoun Street in the historic art district of Bluffton. The Pearl brings a fresh approach to dining focusing on a complete sensory experience offering fresh “clean eating”. Contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Live music Thursday thru Saturday. Open for dinner daily at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended, call (843) 757-5511.
Located at the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Offering local seafood, steaks, salads and nightly specials. Attached retail wine shop and bar with over 1,000 selections of fine wines. Outdoor seating available. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. For more information call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.
Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle, Reilley’s is a true local favorite, family-owned and operated for
over 40 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, this family-friendly Island institution is the best place to enjoy nightly specials, excellent seafood, amazing salads, signature steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and classic Irish pub favorites. Voted Island’s Best Sports bar! Dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden encircled patio and covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.
Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.
Located at 75 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. Enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine and nightly innovative specials. Elegant palate pleasing fare is prepared in our open kitchen which highlights the restaurant. An extensive wine list, full bar and fantastic service, complete a
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To the thousands who live here and the millions who visit every year, summer tastes a lot like the deliriously sweet tang of an Italian ice, the creamy delectability of a frozen custard or even the best of both worlds found in a gelati. Our memories, precious moments of falling in love with Hilton Head, come flooding back when the salt-scented breeze meets the sweetness of something cold from Rita’s Italian Ice.
“It’s become a staple of Hilton Head,” said David Tremarelli, who opened the shop three decades ago shortly after moving from outside of Philadelphia. “And now we’re serving the kids of the kids who used to come here.”
This rite of passage has become part of countless family traditions, sampling your way through the litany of flavors until you’ve found your favorite. (At the risk of editorializing, the correct answer is cherry limeade, but your mileage may vary). You might be more of a mango strawberry. Maybe your summer memories taste like green apple.
“We have in the neighborhood of 30 flavors, so if you need a suggestion, we can offer it,” said Tremarelli. Generally
you’ll see between 8 and 12 of those flavors on any given day, all made fresh that morning. “People think we come in, flip on the light switch and open the doors, but we make the product we sell.”
“The crazy thing is how much custard we sell. Our soft-serve custard is so rich and creamy you may never again scream for ice cream,” added David’s wife Karen.
When the couple first decided to open the franchise on Hilton Head, their “perfect location” in a Coligny kiosk already housed a kite shop. “We had to buy the kite shop to open Rita’s, “ joked David. Karen ran Coligny Kite and Flag for 28 years, which they moved to a larger inline location in Coligny which housed the kiosk’s ice-making operation.
With Karen selling her shop, they were able to move to their new second location at the base of the bridge across Coligny’s stunning koi pond. And that wasn’t the only big change to hit the island’s mainstay Italian ice stand in recent years.
“We recently had a request for a job from our first legacy employee, which means our first hire whose parent worked here,” said David. “That makes you feel
old, so I thought it’s definitely time to retire.”
Fortunately, he had a successor already hand-picked. Son Chip has been a part of the kiosk since he was 13 years old, helping to make the ice, scooping, preparing ingredients and working his way up. With David eyeing retirement, Chip is all set to take the reins.
“My dad taught me everything about running the business. I just shadowed him and learned,” he said. It never felt like a job. It got easier and easier every year.”
Right now, Chip is running the day-today operations of both locations, joking that “I’m allowing my dad to retire.” And with a 30-year legacy to uphold, he knows that Rita’s is a place where you can always find ways to improve, but there are some things that are already too perfect to change.
“It never feels like the store is complete; there’s always something we can do,” he said. “I will definitely try some new things, but there’s a lot we’ll keep.”
Across two stores and now two generations, Rita’s Italian Ice will continue to make summer a little bit sweeter for all of us.
perfect night out. Open for dinner Monday thru Saturday from 6 until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 7855352 or check us out online at www.thesageroom.com.
For over 35 years South Beach Marina in Sea Pines has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Café. Seafarers and landlubbers alike have been enjoying fresh dishes – from seafood and pasta to burgers and, of course hushpuppies –served on the waterfront docks along scenic Braddock’s Cove. Nightly live music, daily Happy Hour (4-6 p.m.) and seasonal children’s activities offer a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for the entire family – full schedule at events.saltydog.com. Be sure to grab a scoop of homemade ice cream at Salty Dog Ice Cream during your visit! Open at 8 a.m. daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (843) 671-2233 or visit saltydog.com to plan your South Beach experience.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. The Sandbar always has something delicious cooking. With its beach inspired decor, comfortable seating and laid back atmosphere, they are serving up signature dishes such as Hurricane Shrimp, Jamaican Jerk Tacos and Parmesan Crusted Grouper. The Sandbar is a great place for families and friends to enjoy the outdoor bar and patio and share amazing foods and drinks. Children will also feel welcome with their own menu and special children’s table. Call (843) 342-SAND (7263) or visit us online at www.sandbarhhi.com.
Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Our elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere captures the spirit of New Mexico. Innovative southwestern cuisine features dinner favorites such as Tortilla Crusted Salmon, Wood Roasted Quail, Grouper, 30 oz. Ribeye and many more great selections including vegetarian items. Excellent wine list, imported beers and full bar. Take-out available. Reservations are “gladly” accepted. Open for dinner Tuesday thru Saturday from 5 until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3838 or www.santafehhi.com.
Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. An excellent choice for the whole family since 1994. Wonderful selections including burgers, jambalaya, grilled, broiled and fried seafood and build your own pasta dishes or our extensive salad bar. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. Full bar and wine list available. Kids menu and take-out. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.
Located at 15 Executive Park Dr., just off Pope Avenue. Celebrating 33 years! Voted the Island’s best Italian restaurant,
Stellini features popular menu items from the Little Italy section of New York and northern New Jersey. Choose from items such as Clams Casino, Veal Saltimbocca, Zuppa di Pesce, Osso Buco, Lasagna and more. Chefs specialties created nightly. Extensive wine list, Early Bird specials, children’s menu and take-out available. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-7006 for reservations.
Located in Port Royal Plaza. This Family Tavern & Restaurant is HHI’s Ohio Bar and Home of the HHI Browns Backers. Kitchen serving food from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. 7 days/week. Offering a wide range of homemade, from scratch American food at reasonable prices and have been voted Island’s Best Wings, Best Fish and Chips, Best Burger and Best Hotdog (“Hofmann from Syracuse, NY). Featuring a complete Healthy Menu that includes GlutenFree, Paleo, & Vegetarian options plus more. Full bar with daily drink specials and happy hour as well as indoor & outdoor seating plus a new dining room that is great for large parties or groups. Kids pay what they weigh on Saturday! Call (843) 8422570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hilton Head Harbor, 43 Jenkins Rd. The Grille offers a casual fine dining experience with breathtaking sunset views. The creative menu features house specialties such as Hugh’s famous hot smoked salmon, shrimp & grits, grilled sea scallops & braised lamb shank all prepared to perfection. An extensive wine list, craft beer selection and full bar available. Call (843) 689-6744 for reservations or visit sunsetgrillehhi.com. Dinner is served Tues.-Sat. 6 p.m. until.
Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Enjoying our 40th year of offering casual upscale dining in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our menu features fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh and flavorful entree salads, house ground burgers, delicious pasta, and amazing homemade desserts. Outside seating is available at both locations. Full bar and fine wines by the glass or bottle. Private dining available for 6 to 100 people. Serving lunch Mon. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Dinner 7 days a week 5 p.m.9:30 p.m. on Hilton Head. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. in Bluffton. Call (843) 671-6136 (Sea Pines) or (843) 815-5551 (Bluffton) or go to www.trufflescafe.com to make reservations.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Sit back and relax on The Wreck’s spacious waterfront decks. Enjoy a full bar and Key West themed food menu featuring Key Lime Ceviche and Peel and Eat Shrimp. Seasonal live music includes family-friendly dueling pianos – visit events.saltydog.com for details. The Wreck is perfect for private parties. (843) 671-7327 or email events@saltydog.com.
How do you describe a group of guys like the musical force that is the Chilly Willy Band?
“We’re a bunch of knuckleheads,” said Fred Warren. “The best way I can describe the relationship is it’s like poker night. We do it because it’s fun.”
Ante up and meet the current lineup of the ever-evolving band.
David Carrol, drums. The troublemaker. “He has more energy than the Energizer Bunny, but that’s what you want in a drummer,” said Warren.
David Skinner, saxophone. The showman. “He is a real crowd-pleaser. He comes from a jazz orientation but loves dance music.”
David Warren, guitar. The professor. “He plays anything with strings on it, and he sees things before they happen. There’s a connection to the music that goes deep; it’s like telepathy.”
J. Howard Duff, vocals. The front man. “Howard comes from a really interesting musical background, going through the punk scene but also deeply steeped in blues and gospel. And he has a big sense of humor.”
Jeff Rigg, keyboards. The ambassador. “Probably the nicest person I ever met. It took a few years to even wrap my arms around the fact that he’s all he seems to be. He plays with a number of different bands, and he’s very active in the musical community.”
Jim Hall, bass. The new guy. “He has added a little bit more of a rock and roll sensibility to the band. Musically and personality wise, he has fit in perfectly.”
Fred Warren, guitar. The bus driver. “It can be hard to get seven people in the same room, in the same key, in the same tempo. Herding cats is the term for it.”
Honorable mention: Ed Switila, founding member and original percussionist. “He’s been a great musical amigo.”
The Chilly Willy Band has kept the Lowcountry dancing for more than 30 years.
Long-time locals will remember the epic musical fundraiser that was Jamming for Jerry’s Kids. Held at the old Hilton Head Inn, this Labor Day tradition not only helped raise money for a good cause, it gave the island’s nascent musical scene find a nucleus around which it could grow.
It was at one of these events in 1989 that four guys came together to see if the fun they had jamming together would translate into a band. It turns out, it translated into something more. It translated into a party that is still jumping more than 30 years later.
“If we’re having fun, the audience is having fun,” said Fred Warren, perfectly encapsulating the sheer exuberance which defined every show since. This is far more than just a band. Somewhat literally.
“We’re not a band anymore, we’re an orchestra,” Warren laughed. “I really enjoy the bigger sound we produce now, especially when playing swing blues, which is more horn-oriented. I find it a lot more interesting to have different soloists on stage.
And while each member of the band brings a deep musicality to their role, it’s not their craft that fuels the Chilly Willy Band party.
“Oftentimes, we’re looking for personality first, then musicality second,” said Warren. “That seems to have been a good formula for us.”
Even though some personnel have come and gone, the band’s lineup has always kept true to the spirit that brought it together in the first place. This is just a bunch of musicians having fun and challenging each other to keep the party humming.
There’s never a setlist at a Chilly Willy Band show. With a few knowing nods and whispered remarks between bandmates,
you may seem the guys slip between Eric Clapton and George Gershwin, from the proto-rock of Big Joe Turner to the massive electric sound of Muddy Waters. It all seems to flow from one to another, the collective will of the band made into music.
“I couldn’t imagine working off of a song list,” said Warren. “You kind of get a sixth sense about it, where three-quarters of the way through a song a bell goes off and I’m thinking, ‘What are we going to do next?’”
That versatility has helped The Chilly Willy Band still fresh and vital through the decades. When you have a band that can blow the doors off of a massive community festival, then slip into something classier for a jazz brunch, the result is a party that never stops.
“We take request when possible,” said Warren, adding with a laugh, “except Freebird. We’re also very open to having other musicians on stage and we always have been. And we enjoy that because it takes us in different directions. This is a nice musical community where a lot of us know each other. That spices things up.”
That spice has served as the perfect seasoning for a dish best served cold. Or at least Chilly. “It’s been a fun name for years. It’s definitely one that people remember,” said Warren. If they don’t remember the name, then they’ll certainly remember the fun they had watching a group of musical brothers who play together for one simple reason: it’s always a party. “That’s one of the reasons we’ve been successful over the years. We’ve always kept it fun as opposed to doing it full time,” he said.
Follow The Chilly Willy Band on Facebook to see where the party is headed next.
The original Amigos is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Casual Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 28 years. Dine in, take-out or curbside delivery available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www. amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
“Not your everyday Mexican!”
Located on the south end of the island at 69 Pope Avenue, Aunt Chilada’s offers unique tacos such as Firecracker, Steakhouse, and more, plus Tex-Mex staples like sizzling fajitas, burritos, and enchiladas plus amazing apps and dips! The extensive tequila menu has all your favorites. Dine indoors or on the huge, covered outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying the sea breeze with a hand-crafted, fresh margarita, listening to live music. Serving from 3 p.m., happy hour is 4-7 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1988. Call (843) 785-7700 or visit auntchiladashhi.com.
Located at 19E Dunnagans Alley off Arrow Rd. The island’s newest breakfast spot features fresh handmade biscuits with a variety of toppings including sausage gravy and shrimp stew. Create a biscuit sandwich with egg, cheese, veggies, crab cakes and other offerings. Also serving homemade soups, salads, desserts, coffee and juices. For the adventurous appetite, try one of our delicious grit bowls. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-2323 or check us out online at www.bad-biscuit.com.
Just steps from the beach, the Big Bamboo is located in Coligny Plaza on North Forest Beach Drive. Featuring fresh seafood, fish tacos, delicious salads and the build your own burgers, the Big Bamboo provides an all American menu in a laid back beach atmosphere. Thirsty? Try a famous margarita as you sit amongst the WWII memorablia and the Bamboo inspired island vibe. Full bar and kids menu available. Serving lunch Mon-Sat. 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (843) 686-3443.
Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Authentic English fare served in attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Featuring our famous Fish n’ Chips, Lobster Salad or Sandwedges like the Aberdeen Burger, Clubhouse Classic, Wexford Reuben, English Dip and Lobster Roll. Full bar and beers, ales, and stouts from around the world. Serving lunch
and dinner Tuesday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. They serve homemade sweets as well as your favorite lunch items. Signature items will include paninis, wraps, chopped salads and homemade soups. Make sure to check out our daily specials as well as our homemade desserts. Dine inside or outside on our terrace. Open from 7 a.m. Call (843) 342-4800 or visit us at www. carolinacoffeehhi.com.
Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina has become the spot to anchor! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. But it is “The” Carolina Crab Cake that will have you planning another visit after your first bite. Come for happy hour and enjoy a Funcoction! Serving from 3 p.m. inside and out, they offer dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. Come by boat - it’s Free to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com.
Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual dining at its best. One-of-a kind Cobb salad piled high with crispy bacon, turkey and cheese, dressed with Essie’s homemade sweet tomato vinaigrette that has kept the locals hooked for more than 30 years. Fish Cakes, Sauteed Flounder and an array of salads for anyone on the run. Dine-in or Takeout. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-9277 or check us out online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.
Two locations - 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the areas newest and most creative restaurants offers a healthy alternative using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Menu items include amazing Pork Nachos on house-made chips, Kale and Quinoa Salad, Tuna Poke Bowl, Fried Chicken Tacos, Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Chicken Verde, and incredible Burgers ground in house daily. Full bar, extensive wine selection and great cocktails. Open 7 days a week for lunch from 11:30 a.m. at Bluffton location only. Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terraces. For reservations call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.
Located at 85 Pope Avenue near the beach. An American Asian Bar and Grill featuring all you can eat Sushi and Sashimi for $42.95 and all you can eat Sushi for $32.95. Also offering burgers, sandwiches, salads and much more. Our fully stocked bar offers Sake, beer, wine and a full selection of liquor. Daily Lunch specials from 11 am until 3 p.m. and happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as a menu for kids. Pick up and delivery available. Call (843) 715-3083 or visit us online at www.cravestationhhi.com.
Located in Sea Pines overlooking Harbour Town Marina. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurant is a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere adjacent to a convenient playground for kids and loved by generations of visitors. Voted Best Crab Legs on the island for many years, they offer fresh local seafood dishes and boils, plus sandwiches and salads for lunch. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 363-2722 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Located near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” The Crazy Crab has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. There’s a playground for kids and a scenic fire pit to gather near the water. Voted Best Crab Legs on the island for years, they offer fresh local seafood, plus lunch sandwiches and salads. Enjoy their large covered deck, and live, local music (seasonally). Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3633 or order online at www.delisheeyo.com.
All new location at 840 William Hilton Pkwy. Go where the locals go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and good times. We are easy to find, but hard to leave. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, signature sandwiches, salads and more in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Dine inside or enjoy the outdoor patio. Open 6 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Closed Tuesday. Call (843) 842-9775.
Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road, a local historic
landmark, is now the Island’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. Enjoy raw bar favorites, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and amazing lunch entrées. Dine indoors, or soak in the Lowcountry lifestyle on the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m., bar open late. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.
Located just a few steps away from Coligny Beach in the Beach Market Plaza. This upscale casual dining restaurant is a favorite of both visitors and locals. Enjoy one of our handcrafted pizzas cooked in our woodfire ovens or choose from a variety of gourmet salads, fresh pasta, speciality sandwiches, seafood baskets, and more. Family and pet friendly with an exceptional selection of appetizers, craft cocktails, and local beers to indulge in while viewing your favorite sports team on one of our fourteen HD TV’s. Dine inside or relax with the ocean breeze on one of our three outdoor patios. Take out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.
Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.
Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza. This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast and lunch all day. The food and service makes for the perfect stop for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy contemporary American and Mexican food in a warm atmosphere with friendly service. Enjoy fantastic lunch selections like our yummy homemade burgers, sandwiches, B.L.T’s, hot dogs, fried baskets, awesome Philly cheesesteaks and famous hand cut French fries. Now serving cold beer. Dine inside or outside. Take out is available. Open for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. Call (843) 785-5400.
Located at 641 William Hilton Parkway at Singleton Beach. An island icon for decades, this diner serves up the best made to order food fast and with attitude. Breakfast favorites include Omelettes, Pancakes, French toast, and Steak and
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Eggs. For lunch choose from Burgers, Dogs, Pulled Pork, Philly Cheesesteaks and more. Open for breakfast Mon. thru Sat., 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 384-7855 or online at haroldsdinerhiltonhead.com.
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura, a variety of noodle dishes and soups, tofu, grilled vegetables, daily specials, plus fabulous, sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers to share, combination dinners with fresh fish, chicken, steak and over 20 entrees from which to choose. Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials until 6:30 p.m. and carry-out available, as well as online ordering on their website. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday, and Dinner 5:30 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations (taken during regular business hours). Visit hinokihhi.com and facebook.com/hinokihhi.
Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.
Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Find an appealing choice of Cajun fare such as Shrimp Etoufee, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya, N’awlins Po Boy’s, Red Beans & Rice and authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Wednesday thru Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For Tuesday seasonal hours call (843) 785-3315.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Originally a boat storage building, Land’s End Tavern was converted to a restaurant in 1974 and boasts a fun-for-the-whole-family pirate theme. Serving up lunch and dinner daily overlooking Braddock’s Cove featuring loaded burgers and smoked barbeque to fresh salads and seafood. Open seasonally – visit saltydog.com for menu and details.
Located at 2000 Main Street. A comfortable and cozy atmosphere featuring outstanding pizza, subs, salads and pasta. Beer and wine, kid’s menu, and daily specials offer something for everyone. Enjoy half price cheese pizza from 3 until 4 p.m. Dine inside, on the patio or take it to go. North Island delivery available. Your home away from home for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. Call (843) 682-2444.
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Adjacent to Michael Anthony’s, The Market Cafe showcases casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner and an Italian specialty market. The lunch menu, available 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., offers sandwiches, salads, pasta and pizza. From 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., dinner fare includes fresh pasta, artisanal pizzas and smaller portions of delectable meat and seafood dishes. “The Market,” open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., sells gourmet items, fresh pasta, meats, cheeses, sauces and heat-and-serve entrées. Call (843) 785-6272 or visit www.michael-anthonys.com.
Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. If you’re looking for a fun and lively place for the whole family, this is it. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads all in a comfortable and casual setting. Kid friendly and affordably priced menu for both lunch and dinner. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar available. Dine inside or outside on the patio. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 (HHI) or (843) 706-0800 (B-Town).
Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant has stunning views of the Lowcountry! Dine inside or on the outdoor decks - perfect for lunch on the water. Serving fresh local seafood since 1989, Chef’s creations feature elevated Lowcountry cuisine with raw bar favorites, salads, sandwiches, and entrées for both seafoodies or land-lovers. The back deck with an outside patio bar is a great dolphin-spotting location. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.
Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. Serving breakfast and lunch all day. Awesome sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, chicken, seafood and daily blue plate specials in cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Beer, wine and liquor available as well as take-out and childrens menu. Eat inside or relax on the outside patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on
Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.
Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in front of the Courtyard Marriott, North Island at Port Royal Plaza and 20 Discovery Drive in Bluffton. An Island favorite since 1974. From soups and salads to sandwiches and Blue plate specials, we have something for everyone. Choose from a great selection of meats and sides and a wide array of salads, soups and sandwiches, all served at moderate prices. We promise you will not leave hungry. Beer, wine and Bloody Marys available. Open for lunch Monday thru Saturday at 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-9020, (843) 342-4472 or (843) 815-5550.
Just off Sea Pines Circle in Reilley’s Plaza, this family-friendly local favorite is your choice for a great lunch. Serving entrée salads, a wide selection of elevated pub sandwiches, burgers, and home-inspired dishes such as Chicken Pot Pie, Cottage Pie, and Fish & Chips, you can dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden-encircled patio covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com
Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.
For over 35 years South Beach Marina in Sea Pines has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Café. Seafarers and landlubbers alike have been enjoying fresh dishes – from seafood and pasta to burgers and, of course hushpuppies –served on the waterfront docks along scenic Braddock’s Cove. Nightly live music, daily Happy Hour (4-6 pm) and seasonal children’s activities offer a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for the entire family – full schedule at events.saltydog.com. Be sure to grab a scoop of homemade ice cream at Salty Dog Ice Cream during your visit! Open at 8 am daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (843) 671-2233 or visit saltydog.com to plan your South Beach experience.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. The Sandbar always has something delicious cooking. With its beach inspired decor, comfortable
seating and laid back atmosphere, they are serving up delicious food such as homemade burgers, amazing tacos, and tons of fresh seafood. The Sandbar is a great place for families and friends to enjoy the outdoor bar and patio and share amazing foods and drinks. Children will also feel welcome with their own menu and special children’s table. Call (843) 342-SAND (7263) or visit us online at www.sandbarhhi.com.
Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. An excellent choice for the whole family since 1994. Wonderful selections including old-fashioned lunches, great sandwiches, burgers, jambalaya, fried seafood or our extensive salad bar. $10 lunches, Monday thru Friday only. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. Full bar and wine list available. Kids menu and takeout. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.
Located in Port Royal Plaza. An American style tavern, select from our $9 lunch menu, paleo bowls, or choose from popular items like our NY Hofmann hot dogs, butcher ground burgers, homemade black bean wraps, homemade Italian wedding soup or the island’s best fish and chips. Enjoy a cold beer or cocktail after a day at the beach in an atmosphere that welcomes the entire family (Penny a pound for kids on Saturday). Serving from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www. streetmeethhi.com.
Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Enjoying our 40th year of offering casual upscale dining in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our menu features fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh and flavorful entree salads, house ground burgers, delicious pasta, and amazing homemade desserts. Outside seating is available at both locations. Full bar and fine wines by the glass or bottle. Private dining available for 6 to 100 people. Serving lunch Mon. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Dinner 7 days a week 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Hilton Head. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. in Bluffton. Call (843) 671-6136 (Sea Pines) or (843) 815-5551 (Bluffton) or go to www.trufflescafe.com to make reservations.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe. Serving a full bar with excellent food and waterfront view overlooking South Beach Marina and Braddock’s Cove, The Wreck offers excellent Happy Hour drink and appetizer specials. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-SEAS (7327) for seasonal hours.
Spring is springing in full force here on our beautiful island. Nature is coming back to life and the call to enjoy our trails, beaches, and outdoor dining is loud and clear. To me, this time of year is a natural fresh start. New year’s resolutions may be wearing thin and old habits may be starting to creep back into our daily lives. Let’s take nature’s cue and focus on a few small things to start fresh again.
Habit 1: Hydrate! I can’t stress enough how important it is to drink your water. How much is enough? How much is necessary? There is much debate about how to calculate your hydration needs, but my rule of thumb is to keep it simple. There are three times to prioritize drinking water: first thing in the morning, anytime you eat, and anytime you sweat. An entire glass of water when you first wake up; before coffee,before breakfast, on a completely empty stomach. That first 8 ounces of water will do wonders to alert your mind, get your bowels moving, and get your digestive system ready to do its job all day long. Follow that with a glass of water any time you are eating. Whether it’s a full meal or a snack, just preempt any food with a full glass of water. You will also need a glass anytime you are sweaty to replenish what you have lost.
Habit 2: Protein! Every single meal, your first question should be: Where is my protein? Especially first thing in the morning, you want to have a lean protein as the foundation for your meals. But protein doesn’t just mean meat and powders. Other quality choices that are high in protein include eggs, almonds, cottage cheese, lentils, and greek yogurt.
Habit 3: Greens! Our grandmothers had it right when they harped on us to eat our veggies. They were right, a diet that includes leafy greens at each meal is one that leads to a long and healthy life. And that doesn’t mean a side of boring broccoli. You can add a handful of spinach to any smoothie. Yes, it will change the color but the taste remains the same. Also consider upgrading your sandwich topping from a leaf of lettuce to a handful of sprouts and switch your chips to kale chips.
Habit 4: Sweat! I have a close friend who also happens to be a doctor and she gave me some sage advice. The best exercise program for you is the one you will do. What do you
enjoy? What makes you feel strong? Limber? Youthful? We are so fortunate here on the island that we can enjoy trail walks, bike rides, beach yoga, strength training, and many other options without having to look too far. The older we get the more important it is to continue strength training and continue stretching. A strong and limber body can endure many challenges, and will also look and feel great for a long time.
Christy Baroni is a Nutrition Specialist and certified Personal Trainer. She is a military spouse, a mother of two, and is dedicated to helping people cultivate the daily habits to build the body and life of their dreams. For more healthy living ideas or to create your own fitness and nutrition plan contact her today at 843-290-5803 or ChristyBaroni@gmail.com.
Located at 19E Dunnagans Alley off Arrow Rd. The island’s newest breakfast spot features fresh handmade biscuits with a variety of toppings including sausage gravy and shrimp stew. Create a biscuit sandwich with egg, cheese, veggies, crab cakes and other offerings. Also serving homemade soups, salads, desserts, coffee and juices. For the adventurous appetite, try one of our delicious grit bowls. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-2323 or check us out online at www.bad-biscuit.com.
Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Fabulous Brunch served in an authentic English style pub. Choose from Watson’s Steak & Eggs, Eggs Faldo (Benedict), Old Tom Morris Omelette, Pancakes, Bananas
Foster French Toast and more. Serving bottomless Mimosa’s and made from scratch Bloody Mary’s. Breakfast served at Bluffton location Tuesday thru Friday from 8 until 11 a.m. Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. They serve fresh baked pastries as well as your favorite breakfast items. Our hand selected organic single origin coffee is roasted to perfection for the perfect cup every time. Omelets, bagels and breakfast sandwiches are staples on the menu everyday as well as featured homemade daily specials. All day coffee and breakfast from 7 a.m. Call (843) 342-4800 or visit us online at www.carolinacoffeehhi.com.
Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek - perfect for a Sunday Brunch and cocktails with water views. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere with a playground for kids. Sunday Brunch options include crepes, chicken & waffles, crab cake Benedict, and omelets. Dine inside or enjoy their large covered deck. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or
gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3633 or order online at www.delisheeyo.com.
Located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Featured in Bon Appetit and winner of numerous Open Table awards, Ela’s offers fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, all prepared by our culinary team of experts and complimented by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.
Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road, Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination offers an elevated Sunday Brunch menu with fresh Maine Lobster Hash, Steak & Eggs, Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast, and more set in a backyard, fish camp style ambiance with stunning water views. Dine indoors, or enjoy the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar while soaking in the Lowcountry lifestyle. Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.
Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza. This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast and lunch all day. The food and service makes for the perfect stop for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy contemporary American and Mexican food in a warm atmosphere with friendly service. We offer tremendous pancakes, breakfast burritos and tacos, omelettes, chimichangas, and more. Now serving tasty mimosas. Dine inside or outside. Take out is available. Open daily from 8 a.m. for breakfast and lunch. Call (843) 785-5400.
Located at 641 William Hilton Parkway at Singleton Beach. An island icon for decades, this diner serves up the best made to order food fast and with attitude. Breakfast favorites
include Omelettes, Pancakes, French toast, and Steak and Eggs. For lunch choose from Burgers, Dogs, Pulled Pork, Philly Cheesesteaks and more. Open for breakfast Mon. thru Sat., 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 3847855 or online at haroldsdinerhiltonhead.com.
Located in Park Plaza just outside of Sea Pines Resort. Voted Hilton Head’s Best lunch, takeout, counter service and salads every year since 2017! This local favorite serves up award winning bowls, salads, wraps, smoothies, juices and more. Fast casual dining with a modern design offers inside and outside seating. Online ordering, catering and takeout are available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 686-5600 or visit us online at HealthyHabitHHI.com.
Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head
Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.
Located at Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Our Cajun style dishes range from Eggs N’awlins, French Quarter French toast and Mississippi tall stack pancakes to creole omlettes, café au lait and of course beignets. For the regular folk, choose from eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, fruit, bacon, sausage and more. Open Wednesday thru Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For Tuesday seasonal hours call (843) 785-3315.
Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. An American bistro with Southern soul serving refined comfort food to please all palates. Our menu changes and evolves with seasons, tides and our inspirations. Dine inside or enjoy the island breeze on our spacious outdoor patio. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 4 until 10 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. Reservations and more information at luckyroosterhhi.com or call (843) 715-3215.
Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant has stunning views of the Lowcountry while you enjoy their Sunday Brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Serving fresh local seafood since 1989, you’ll find elevated classic brunch favorites along with Chef’s Lowcountry cuisine lunch entrees. You’ll have an amazing dining experience from intimate to large parties. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.
Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. An Islander favorite for breakfast and brunch featuring eggs benedict, omelettes, french toast, pancakes, quiches, daily specials and more. Enjoy a bloody mary, mimosa, coffee or your favorite beverage while dining inside or on the patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.
Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in front of the Courtyard Marriott, North Island at Port Royal Plaza and 20 Discovery Drive in Bluffton. An Island favorite since 1974. Offering fresh breakfast
items such as omelettes, crab cake benedicts, skillet dishes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits & gravy and much more, all at moderate prices. Also a wide variety of sides and Bloody Marys and Mimosas to complete any meal. Open for breakfast, Monday thru Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for breakfast and brunch. Call (843) 785-9020, (843) 342-4472 or (843) 815-5550.
Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle, this family-owned local favorite serves an award-winning Sunday Brunch from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. featuring champagne. Homeinspired classic dishes such as Crab Cake or Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, French Toast, Steak & Eggs, plus the lunch menu is available for a casual Sunday Funday with friends. Voted Best Brunch and Best Sports Bar for years! Dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden encircled patio and covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines, the Salty Dog Café boasts iconic waterfront sunrise views. Serving hearty classics, tasty local fare and everyone’s favorite loaded breakfast dog bowl on the docks overlooking scenic Braddock’s Cove. Plus enjoy a full breakfast beverage menu - featuring locally sourced coffee and liquor – for the perfect start to your day. Open daily at 8 am. For details and full menu visit saltydog.com or call (843)671-2233.
Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. A breakfast favorite of both visitors and islanders alike since 1994. Try one of our famous layered dishes prepared in a porcelain skillet. Also offering steak and eggs, pancakes, french toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, Belgian waffles and too many others to mention. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. A wide beverage variety including fresh coffees, juices, bloody marys, and more. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hilton Head Harbor, 43 Jenkins Rd. The Grille offers a casual fine dining experience with breathtaking sunset views. One of the best brunches on Hilton Head. Offering Linda’s deep dish-quiche, fried chicken & biscuits with bacon gravy, filet mignon over bleu cheese grits, crab cake benedict and many more island favorites. Voted one of the best bloody mary’s in the Southeast by Garden & Gun Magazine. An amazing brunch with an amazing view. Call (843) 689-6744 for reservations.unday Brunch is 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Online at www.sunsetgrillehhi.com.
Few places offer so many fun-filled ways to celebrate the season as Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area. Ring in spring with a variety of family-friendly festivals, parades and events showcasing the region’s diverse culture, best artists and bands, delicious food and Southern spirit.
A hundred thousand welcomes.
In 1983, legendary local Tom Reilley, along with a few friends and family, staged an impromptu St. Patrick’s Day Parade from Kasey’s Krustaceans (later Remy’s) to his namesake bar and grill which had opened a year earlier in the former Gallery of Shops on the south end of the Island.
The small procession, which included a few vehicles and a miniature fire truck, attracted around 30 spectators, as well as local law enforcement for marching without a permit. Fastforward 40 years and the permit issues are resolved with an estimated 35,000 spectators lining the streets of Pope Avenue to watch South Carolina’s longest running St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Recognized as one of the Top 20 Tourism Events in the Southeast, the parade now features hundreds of floats and marching groups representing local businesses and charities, high school and university marching bands, the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Parris Island, pipe and drum bands, local dignitaries, animal contingencies and the always popular antics of the Shriners.
Special guests have included the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, military jet flyovers, the Planter’s Peanut Nutmobile with Mr. Peanut, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and Nashville recording star Michelle Murray.
Gabrielle Muething has been involved with the parade for decades and now serves as Co-Chair of the Parade Committee responsible for planning the annual event, as well as naming each year’s Grand Marshal. Individuals are selected for their charitable work in the community with the Sashing Ceremony occurring in February at Reilley’s Bar & Grill in Reilley’s Plaza, across the street from the restaurant’s original location. While parade planning was handed off to a committee early on in its history, Tom Reilley is still a staunch supporter of the event and was named Grand
Marshal in 1993.
After a two-year hiatus, in 2022 the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade expanded into a two-day Irishfest complete with a free concert on Saturday in Lowcountry Celebration Park followed by the Parade on Sunday afternoon.
The 2nd Annual Irish Concert in the Park on Saturday, March 11, features the return of Boston Irish Rock Band The Fenian Sons, as well as the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums and the Pipes & Drums of The Emerald Society of the New York City Police Department from 4-7 p.m.
Then, on Sunday, March 12, don your green and head over early to stake out your spot for the 38th Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade which steps out from the staging area at Lowcountry Celebration Park at 3 p.m. and marches down Pope Avenue to Office Park Road, past Reilley’s Plaza.
The same pipe and drum bands featured in Saturday’s concert often stop in to perform at Reilley’s on Friday night and then return to the restaurant on Sunday evening after the parade.
“You can’t help but get chills,” says Muething. “They’ll march in through the restaurant up and down the aisles and around the bar. It’s just amazing. If there is more than one band, they will perform together.”
Learn more about Irishfest by visiting the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Facebook page, the website at hiltonheadireland.org or by calling (855) 287-7287.
Every spring, wings are the thing when the Island Rec. Center hosts its annual Wingfest at Lowcountry Celebration Park from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Now in its 26th year, the Saturday, March 18th festival features 20-25 local restaurants cooking over 6,500 pounds of chicken wings in a semi-friendly competition to win the popular and
judge’s votes. Combined with multiple musical acts, a Kids Zone and crazy contests, this annual party in the park attracts a large, all-ages crowd eager to enjoy food, music and family fun.
Last year, the judges awarded One Hot Mama’s the gold medal – the eighth title win for the restaurant – for their Hawaii 5-0 wings with Howell Chase and Driftwood Eatery placing second and third. Meanwhile, the people voted Coconutz the winner with One Hot Mama’s and GW’s rounding out the top three.
While the wing competition is only open to restaurants and businesses, attendees are welcome to go head-to-head in other challenges, including the Kid’s Wing Bobbing Competition – with plastic wings hidden in whipped cream – and the Adult Wing Eating Contest.
A trio of bands provide the soundtrack throughout this day of eating, drinking and dancing, while the younger crowd can burn off some calories bouncing around in the Kid’s Zone, scaling the Rock Climbing wall or catching air on the Bungee Jump.
Wingfest admission is $10 per adult and free for children under 11. Tickets must be purchased inside the gate for food, drinks and activities and are $1 each. Wings require 2 tickets; non-wing food is available for 2-8 tickets; soft drinks and water are 3 tickets; beer/wine ranges from 4-7 tickets; liquor is 6-8 tickets; the Kid’s Zone is 10 tickets with a multiple child discount offered; and the Bungee Jump/Rock Climbing ranges from 6-10 tickets.
To save time and money, a variety of discounted admission and ticket packages can be ordered online up to one week prior to the festival. From the Wingfest for 2 “Sampler” Package which
includes admission for two adults plus 40 tickets to the Wingfest for 4 “Group” Package with admission for four adults and 120 tickets, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and make the most of the day. Physical tickets will not be provided in advance; check in at the entrance to pick up pre-ordered packages.
At the end of the day, everyone is a winner at Wingfest! Proceeds from the event benefit the Recreation Association’s Carmines Family Recreation Scholarship Fund ensuring no child is denied recreational opportunities due to financial limitations.
For more information the 26th Wingfest or to pre-order tickets, visit hiltonheadwingfest.com or call (843) 681-7273.
On Saturday, May 13th, celebrate the unique “state of mind” found only along the banks of the May River during the 43rd Anniversary Bluffton Mayfest.
Formerly known as the Bluffton Village Festival, this annual event coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton features more than 150 local and regional artists and crafters, food and drink vendors, live entertainment on multiple stages, cute kids and ugly dogs scattered throughout Old Town. Always held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, it’s the perfect place to pick up a gift or spend some quality family time shopping, eating, drinking, playing, dancing or singing along to your favorite bands.
According to Rotary Club President Dan Ciuffreda, artists and craftspeople will be set up along Calhoun Street with food from more than two-dozen restaurants and food trucks available for purchase in Martin Family Park and along Bridge Street. Beer
tents are also set up in the park, as well as in the parking lot behind May River Excursions and on the corner of Calhoun and Lawrence Streets.
This year’s featured artist is Lauren Terrett, a painter whose work has evolved into a fast and furious, bold and colorful, impressionistic style. During Mayfest, she may be in a prominent location at the festival entrance on Calhoun or further down the street at The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) Gallery or La Petite Gallery where her work is displayed.
The Bluffton School of Dance traditionally kicks off the daylong entertainment lineup on the Main Stage in Martin Park with bands simultaneously performing on the Second Stage located on Bridge Street and a third area behind May River Excursions off Bridge Street.
The Pavilion at Martin Family Park also provides shade for the afternoon Pie Eating Contest while the ugly dogs have their day at the Heyward House next door. The Kentucky Derby Hat Parade may take place again this year but the fate of the Donut Eating Contest, cancelled after Covid, is literally hanging in the air.
It’s no accident that the Mayfest setup is similar to October’s Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival. Both The Rotary Club and the fall festival share many of the same committee and board members.
“It makes it a lot easier because we know it works,” says Ciuffreda. “Last year was the first year we changed the format a little bit for Mayfest, and it worked to keep the traffic moving.”
“It’s a great location, he adds. “You have food on each street, drinks on each street and entertainment. It’s a good variety and I think that’s what makes it successful.”
With a motto of “Service Above Self,” the Rotary Club of Bluffton provides manpower for the Arts & Seafood Festival in exchange for sales from the beer tents. The proceeds from both events are then put into the Charitable Community Account and used to support various organizations and projects here, across the nation and internationally. For instance, Rotary has recently supported local Students of the Month, Habitat for Humanity and Bluffton Self Help, in addition to victims of the flooding in Kentucky and Ronald McDonald House.
Mayfest admission is free, as is parking and the trolleys transporting attendees from Red Cedar Elementary School to multiple locations in Old Town. For updated information on vendors, entertainment, volunteering or joining The Rotary Club of Bluffton, call (843) 540-7957or visit blufftonrotary.org or check out the Bluffton Mayfest Facebook page.
Courtesy Chef Karla
Crust:
1 1/2 cups Almond flour, packed
1 cup Flour
3/4 cup Oats, old fashion
1/2 cup Flaxseeds, ground
1/2 cup Butter, unsalted, melted
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1/4 cup Maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling:
1-pound Strawberries, chopped
3 tablespoons Maple syrup
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon Almond extract
1 each Orange, juiced and zested
METHOD:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine crust ingredients using a fork to combine. A crumbly dough will form.
• Reserve half of the dough and set aside.
• Use your hand to press and spread the remaining dough into the pan to form a crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Then cool the crust for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.
• To prepare the filling; in a saucepot, combine all filling ingredients; strawberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, almond extract, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it’s simmering and thickening.
• Pour filling over cooked crust, top with crumbled remaining dough, and bake for 30-35 minutes. Just until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden.
• Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Serves: 16
Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 215
Fat: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Chef’s Note: These bars are an excellent way to showcase the Spring produce. Swap in blueberries or peaches to mix it up. Also, these perform well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Karla is owner of Chef Karla LLC specializing in creating crave-worthy and good-for-you cuisine. Karla provides nutrition coaching, personalized prepared family meals, and small group catering. For more healthy recipes and wellness tips visit www.chef-karla.com or connect directly at Karla@chef-karla.com.
Located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Offering casual healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Join us for Happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. daily and enjoy $5 World Famous Margaritas, as well as $1 off all wine, beer and liquor selections. Free chips and salsa with every order. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
Located on the south end of the island at 69 Pope Avenue, visit Aunt Chilada’s for fresh margaritas, unique tacos, Tex-Mex faves, and more! The huge, covered outdoor patio is perfect to enjoy the sea breeze while listening to live, local music with a hand-crafted, fresh margarita. The extensive tequila menu has all your favorites. Serving from 3 p.m., happy hour is 4 - 7 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1988. Call (843) 785-7700 or visit auntchiladashhi.com.
Located upstairs at Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. The Island’s finest selection of imported and microbrewed draft beer in a unique 1940’s themed bar. Awesome happy hour with Margarita Madness, $3 appetizer menu and many other specials. Live music daily March thru October. Call for late night entertainment schedule. Full menu available. Open from 11:30 a.m. until late, Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.
Located at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, #104. Experience the type of elegance you would expect to find in downtown Chicago. We serve only the highest quality food paired with exceptional drinks all served by the best-in-class staff. Private dining (up to 30), wine lockers, bar seating, and booth and table seating available. Open Sunday thru Thursday from 5 until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 until 11 p.m. Call (843) 715-2807 or online at www.Bowdieschophouse.com.
Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Hilton Head’s first true golfer’s pub featuring the only bar by Titleist. A wide selection of beers, ales, stouts and wines from around the world. Awesome appetizer selections, brilliant martini list and full menu available. Blarney is invited, singing encouraged and good humor admired. Happy hour from 4 until 7 p.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.
Located at 7D Greenwood Drive, just off Sea Pines Circle. Hilton Head’s newest contemporary Raw Bar is the perfect place for fresh seafood, late night eats, adult beverages and good times. Enjoy the island’s best oysters with a cold drink and take in your favorite sporting event or just relax on the outdoor deck. Great Happy Hour daily from 4 until 6 p.m. and full menu is served until midnight. Offering live entertainment. Call (843) 785-7000 or check us out on Facebook.
Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina has become the spot to anchor! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. But it is “The” Carolina Crab Cake that will have you planning another visit after your first bite. Come for happy hour and enjoy a Funcoction! Serving from 3 p.m. inside and out, they offer dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. Come by boat - it’s Free to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com
Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. The choice for some of the Island’s best Bar Seating Happy Hour Deals from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Domestic Bottled Beer $3.50, Well Liquor $5, House Wine $4.50. $2 off all Appetizers & Snow
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Crab Cluster for $11. Martini “Madness” Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. $5 Gordon Vodka or Gin Martinis. Visit Catch22hhi.com for Seasonal Promotions, Bar Seating Wine & Dine Specials, & Dinner at the Bar Reservations or call (843) 785-6261. Items & Pricing are subject to change.
Located at 20 Hatton Place. This new south style restaurant is Hilton Head Island’s newest dining experience offering Fresh Catch Local Fish, Certified Steaks and menu items with a touch of Cajun and Creole style preparations. Full bar, extensive wine selections, weekend music and patio dining. Open from 5 p.m. daily. Call (843) 802-4744 or visit www.celestehhi.com for more information.
Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. Relax on the leather couch or sit at the bar with Jeff and try one of his famous real chocolate martinis or one of his other unique concoctions. Full bar, extensive wine and beer offerings, and happy hour specials including half price wines by the glass, from 5 until 7 p.m. Select bar menu and full dinner menu available at the bar. Open Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9277 or check us out online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.
Located at 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the island’s newest and most creative restaurants is the perfect place for delicious and healthy food, fine cocktails and good times. Choose from an extensive selection of beer and ales, creative cocktails, delicious martinis and fine wines. Happy hour is available daily from 5 to 6 p.m. Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terrace. Call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.
A classic gathering spot for locals and visitors alike in Harbour Town, CQ’s bar has been an island staple for nearly 50 years. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails such as the CQ’s Peach Madras or the Classic “Blue” named after the legendary Blue Lady ghost who has been rumored to frequent the grounds. Choose from small batch bourbons, whiskeys, classic malts, brews, extensive wine list and shareable appetizers including Fried Green Tomatoes, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Calamari Puttanesca, Prince Edwards Island Mussels and more! Southern Hospitality at its finest! Open nightly at 5 p.m.. For reservations call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for online dining reservations.
Located at 85 Pope Avenue near the beach. An American Asian Bar and Grill featuring all you can eat Sushi and Sashimi for $42.95 and all you can eat Sushi for $32.95. Also offering
burgers, sandwiches, salads and much more. Our fully stocked bar offers Sake, beer, wine and a full selection of liquor. Daily Lunch specials from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. Indoor and outdoor dining as well as a menu for kids. Pick up and delivery available. Call (843) 715-3083 or visit us online at www.cravestationhhi.com.
Located in Sea Pines overlooking Harbour Town Marina. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurant is a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere adjacent to a convenient playground for kids and loved by generations of visitors. Abundant fresh local seafood selections (voted Best Crab Legs on the island for many years) plus steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, and fantastic apps. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 363-2722 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek - perfect for a relaxed evening enjoying cocktails on their large heated and covered deck, or in front of the scenic water-side fire pit. Come for happy hour, or in the evening for seasonal live, local music. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.
Located at 7C Greenwood drive in Reilley’s plaza. Featuring authentic Italian cuisine, Wood Oven pizza, steaks, seafood and more. Voted Georgia’s best pizza by USA Today, Best Shrimp and Grits by Magnolia Midlands and Paula Deen’s top 10 Pizza Hot Spots. Indoor and outdoor dining available as well as a late-night weekend menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 686-3000 or visit www.deanoshhi.com.
Located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Featured in Bon Appetit and winner of numerous Open Table awards, Ela’s offers fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, all prepared by our culinary team of experts and complimented by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.
Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road is Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. The
elevated Lowcountry cuisine includes fried green tomatoes, an array of fresh shellfish, and an exceptional variety of seafood plus prime steaks and luscious desserts. Dine indoors, or soak in the Lowcountry lifestyle on the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m., bar open late. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.
Located just a few steps away from Coligny Beach in the Beach Market Plaza. This upscale casual dining restaurant is a favorite of both visitors and locals. Happy Hour specials include $6 appetizers and discounted beer and cocktail specials daily from 4-6 p.m. With 14 HD TV’s throughout the inside and covered outside patios, you can watch your favorite sports games or enjoy seasonal live music. We’re not just great pizza, try our other fantastic menu selections including pasta, salads, wraps, burgers, wings and more. Take out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.
Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Bar open late. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.
Located North end of the island at the Sea Turtle Marketplace, Gusto Ristorante is an upscale Northern Italian Restaurant bringing the authentic flavors of Rome to Hilton Head. Enjoy dining in a beautiful Tuscan setting or al fresco on the garden patio. Full bar and extensive wine list available. Dinner is served Monday thru Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Call (843) 802-2424 or visit gustohiltonhead.com for more information.
Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a
special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.
Located in the “corner” of The Village at Wexford. One of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world, Downbeat Magazine. Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.
LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR
Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. An American bistro with Southern soul serving refined comfort food to please all palates. Our menu changes and evolves with seasons, tides and our inspirations. Dine inside or enjoy the island breeze on our spacious outdoor patio. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 4 until 10 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Enjoy Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. Reservations and more information at luckyroosterhhi.com or call (843) 715-3215.
Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. A fun and lively place with great food, beer and service. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar all in a comfortable and casual setting. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads. Plenty of TVs to view your favorite teams. Win prizes at live team trivia Wednesday nights (HHI) at 9 p.m. (Tuesday’s at 9 p.m. in Bluffton). Happy Hour from 3 until 6 p.m. everyday. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 (HHI) or (843) 706-0800 (B-Town).
Come in and enjoy a relaxed HHI Italian vibe at Nunzio’s located at 18 New Orleans Road. The bar opens at 4 p.m. and offers happy hour including Saturdays and Sundays until 6 p.m. Early dining available from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. Check out weekly drink specials. Please call (843) 715-2172 for bar reservations. Visit www.nunziohhi.com for more information.
Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant offers intimate dining or just cocktails experiences for date night or gathering with friends. Choose from a secluded table near floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor patio seating on the water, or at the new gorgeous, largestraw-bar-on-the-island, where you can share locally sourced
oysters and elevated seafood snack innovations like their unique SeaCuterie Board. Seasonal live music. Happy Hour is 4 - 6 p.m. nightly, in the bar and lounge only. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.
Located at 55 Calhoun Street in the historic art district of Bluffton. A fresh approach to dining featuring contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Relax in our cozy and comfortable bar or at one of the high tops and enjoy top shelf liquors, fine wines or a great selection of beer. Live music available Thursday thru Saturday. Open for dinner daily at 5 p.m. Call (843) 757-5511 or online at www.thepearlbluffton.com.
On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Our unique bar and retail wine shop offers a contemporary, yet casual atmosphere for the wine connoisseur. Over 1,000 hand-selected wines from all over the world are available as well as a full bar selection. The wine shop is open Monday thru Saturday at 10 a.m. Dinner is available daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.
Voted Island’s Best Sports Bar, this family-owned and operated institution is located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle. With 27 TVs throughout the inside and covered outside patio bar, watch your favorite sports games or enjoy seasonal live music on the spacious garden-encircled deck. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. - happy hour from 4 - 7 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.
For over 35 years South Beach Marina in Sea Pines has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Café. Seafarers and landlubbers alike have been enjoying fresh dishes – from seafood and pasta to burgers and, of course hushpuppies – served on the waterfront docks along scenic Braddock’s Cove. Whether it’s for Happy Hour (4-6 pm daily) or a relaxing evening, pull up a seat at the iconic outdoor round bar and enjoy locally sourced liquors and brews along with Salty Dog classics like a frozen Kiwi Colada. Visit events.saltydog.com for the nightly live music schedule.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Step aboard the Salty Dog’s double deck, 63-foot powered catamaran perfect for taking in scenic views and breathtaking sunsets. While you cruise the Calibogue, the on-board kitchen serves up classic Salty Dog Café fare, including steamed shrimp, crab cakes,
quesadillas and more. Enjoy the full bar with all of your favorite island beverages, from fruity cocktails and local brews to soft drinks and juice, as you unwind to the sounds of tropical tunes. Cruises depart daily – reserve your spot on-board at cruise. saltydog.com.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. The Sandbar is a great place to enjoy Happy Hour daily from 4 until 6 p.m. Serving up your favorite island cocktails along with a great selection of local beers. Indoor and outside bars featuring seasonal live entertainment as well. Call (843) 342-SAND (7263) or visit us online at www.sandbarhhi.com.
Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Capturing the spirit of New Mexico in an elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere. Our outdoor rooftop cantina is the perfect setting for one of our famous margaritas, sangrias or an imported beer. Enjoy Happy Hour from 5 until 7 p.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday for dinner from 5 p.m., Call (843) 785-3838 or www.santafehhi.com.
Located in Port Royal Plaza. Relax in our newly expanded American style tavern and enjoy our wide selection of beer, wine, and full bar libations. Join us for happy hour from 4 until 7 p.m. featuring daily drink specials. Serving our full menu til 11 p.m. nightly. DirecTV programming for your team and home of the Hilton Head Brown’s Backers club. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.
Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Offering delicious homemade soups, fabulous salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and fresh seafood. Enjoy casual dining in a friendly and upscale atmosphere featuring the freshest food and finest service for over 40 years. Full bar and fine wines available by the glass or bottle. Don’t forget to try one of our outrageous desserts. Outside seating available. Call (843) 671-6136 or 815-5551 or go to www.trufflescafe.com to make reservations.
Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Sit back and relax on The Wreck’s spacious waterfront decks. Enjoy a full bar and Key West themed food menu featuring Key Lime Ceviche and Peel and Eat Shrimp. Seasonal live music includes family-friendly dueling pianos – visit events. saltydog.com for details. The Wreck is perfect for private parties. (843) 671-7327 or email events@saltydog.com.
APRIL
On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. The lone New York bachelor, surrounded by his married friends, is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot in life or wish for his own romantic partner.
Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage and begins to make sense of his own persistent bachelorhood. Company, Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “being alive.”
The musical recently returned to Broadway and won 5 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical.
Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. Hilton Head’s newest locally owned coffee shop serves homemade desserts, pastries and all of your favorite treats. Come join us on our patio for Bloody Mary’s, Bellini’s and boozy coffee cocktails. Open daily from 7 a.m. Call (843) 342-4800 for more information.
Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 7853633 or online at www.delisheeyo.com.
Located in Coligny Plaza. The best homemade confections anywhere. Offering16 flavors of fudge made fresh daily, 8 flavors of saltwater taffy and a large variety of hand dipped chocolates sure to please even the sweetest tooth. Gift baskets and shipping available. Locally owned and operated. Senior citizens receive a 10% off discount. Call (843) 842-4280 for more information or check us out online at www.islandfudge.com.
Located at 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza, near the beach. A full service grocery offering fresh seafood, full deli, beach accessories, beer, wine and our famous Piggly Wiggly T-shirts. Locally owned and operated for over forty years. Call (843) 785-3881 or online at www.pigglywigglycoligny.com.
Celebrating our 30th year on Hilton Head. Featuring real soft serve custard and Italian Ices made fresh daily on premise with real fruit. Cool off with Rita’s Famous Gelati, an amazing combination of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard layered to perfection. If it’s just old-fashioned Frozen Custard you want, we have Vanilla, Chocolate or Twist available on a cone, in a shake, in a sundae or our Blendini. And you can’t beat the heat better that with our frozen Lemonades. Two locations in Coligny Plaza. Call (843) 341-5587 or 686-2596.
Located at 119 Arrow Road, Suite B. An impressive array of cigars, perfect humidification and a well trained staff will meet all your needs. Hilton Head’s oldest smoke shop has catered to locals and tourists alike for over ten years. Offering a complete selection of fine cigars, domestic and imported cigarettes, and a comfortable smoking lounge in which to enjoy them. Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 341-6265 or online at www.hiltonheadcigars.com.
Menu pg. 91
Mexican • L/D
(843) 785-TACO (8226)
AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE
Menu pg. 92
Mexican • D/N (843) 785-7700
BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA
Menu pg. 72
American • BR/L/D (866) 420-4478
BOWDIE’S CHOPHOUSE
Menu pg. 87
American/Steak • D/N (843) 715-2807
BRITISH OPEN PUB
Menu pg. 78
American/British • BR/L/D/N (843) 686-6736 or (843) 815-6736
CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY
Menu pg. 95
Seafood • L/D/N
(843) 842-2016
CATCH 22
Menu pg. 83
American/Seafood • D/N
(843) 785-6261
CELESTE COASTAL CUISINE
Menu pg. 99
Seafood • D/N
(843) 802-4744
CHARLIE’S COASTAL BISTRO
Menu pg. 85
American/Seafood • L/D/N
(843) 785-9277
CHOW DADDY’S
Menu pg. 71
American • L/D/N
(843) 842-CHOW (2469) or
(843) 757-CHOW (2469)
CQ’S
Menu pg. 82
American/Seafood • D/N
(843) 671-2779
CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD
Menu pg. 103
Steak/Seafood • D/N
THE CRAZY CRAB
Menu pg. 93
Seafood • BR/L/D/N
(843) 363-2722 or (843) 681-5021
DEANO’S
Menu pg. 74
American/Italian • D/N
(843) 686-3000
DELISHEEYO
Menu pg. 80
American/Health • B/L
(843) 785-3633
THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS
Menu pg. 86
American/Seafood • L/D/N
(843) 842-9775
ELA’S ON THE WATER
Menu pg. 100
Seafood • BR/L/D/N
(843) 785-3030
FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK
Menu pg. 94
Seafood • BR/L/D/N
(843) 842-CAMP (2267)
FLATBREAD GRILL
Menu pg. 81
American/Italian • L/D/N
(843) 341-2225
THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ
Menu pg. 69
American • L/D/N
(843) 686-FROG (3764)
GUSTO RISTORANTE
Menu pg. 89
Italian • D/N
(843) 802-2424
HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS
Menu pg. 101
Seafood • BR/L/D/N
(843) 681-2772
KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ
Menu pg. 79
American/Cajun • B/L/D
(843) 785-3315
THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY
Menu pg. 96
Seafood • BR/L/D/N
PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE
Menu pg. 77
American/Breakfast • B/BR/L (843) 686-3232
THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR
Menu pg. 104
Seafood • D/N (843) 757-5511
PLANTATION DELI
Menu pg. 75
American/Breakfast • B/BR/L (843) 785-9020, (843) 342-4472 (843) 815-5550
RED FISH
Menu pg. 98
Seafood • D/N (843) 686-3388
REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR
Menu pg. 84
American/Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 842-4414
THE SALTY DOG CAFE
Menu pg. 76
American/Seafood • B/L/D/N (843) 671-CAFE (2233)
THE SANDBAR
Menu pg. 88
Caribbean/American • L/D/N (843) 342-SAND (7263)
SANTA FE CAFÉ
Menu pg. 102
Southwestern • D/N (843) 785-3838
STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Menu pg 90
Italian • D (843) 785-7006
STREET MEET
Menu pg. 73
American • L/D/N (843) 842-2570
SUNSET GRILLE
Menu pg. 97
Seafood • BR/D (843) 689-6744
TRUFFLES CAFE
Menu pg. 70
American • BR/L/D/N (843) 671-6136 or (843) 815-5551
(843) 341-2333 B=Breakfast/BR=Brunch/L=Lunch/D=Dinner/N=Nightlife
(843) 681-6040
Dylan’s N/A Daiquiris
Strawberry N/A • Pina Colada N/A • Tidal Wave N/A
Brown Dog Daiquiri Bar
Sm • Med • Large (80,151,190 Proof)
Strawberry • Pina Colada • Sex on the Peach • Rum Runner
Hurricane • Margarita • Jump Start • Banana Cream
Strawberry Shortcake • Orange Crush • White Russian
Wicked Apple • Strawberry Kiwi • Crowd Pleaser
Southern Lemonade • Grape Danger • Fruitloop
Jungle Juice • Dirty Monkey • Pond Water • Tropical Thunder
Creamsicle • Tropicolada Peppermint Patty
Also
Burgers, Scallops, Crab Legs, Grouper, Mahi, Shrimp, Ahi Tuna, Wraps, Salads, Pizza and Kid’s menu. New Dog friendly menu and veggie menu available.
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with baked beans, zesty queso, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream & your choice of smoked chicken or pulled pork 15
BBQ Crispy Spring Roll
Pulled pork, pickled seasonal vegetable, chow chow & sweet & spicy dipping sauce 11
Sweet Chili Crispy Shrimp
Flash-fried shrimp tossed in creamy sweet Thai chili sauce 13
Seasonal Hummus
Served with cucumber, carrots & naan 10
Big Jim’s Fish Tacos
Grilled and blackened grouper served in two flour tortillas filled with cheddar cheese, lettuce, black bean relish, chipotle & garlic aioli 13
Fried Pickles
Served with spicy ranch dressing 9
Pretzel Bites
Salted & served with beer cheese dipping sauce 9
Hot Wings
Hot, mild, cajun or sweet chili sauce Half Dozen 8 Dozen 17
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, shredded parmesan & croutons tossed in Caesar dressing 8
Resort Salad
Iceberg & romaine lettuce, red cabbage, roma tomatoes, carrots & shredded cheddar cheese 9
Chopped Chef Salad
Mixed greens, ham, turkey, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese & cucumber with your choice of dressing 11
Top Your Salad
Fried or grilled chicken +4 Grilled shrimp +6
Dre ings
Russian, blue cheese, honey mustard, ranch, 1000 island, balsamic vinaigrette
LOCATED AT THE JONES CLUBHOUSE IN PALMETTO DUNES
WE ALSO SERVE BREAKFAST DAILY FROM 7:00 - 10:30 A.M.
Classic Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese & marinara 14
Caprese Pizza
Olive oil & garlic base, mozzarella, spinach, roma tomatoes & balsamic glaze 16
Big Jim’s Special
Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, onions, bell peppers & mushrooms 17
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo ranch sauce, mozzarella, fried chicken, red onions, bacon & sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles 17
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Red sauce with mozzarella, pulled chicken, bacon, red onions & BBQ sauce drizzle 16
Veggie Pizza
Red sauce, mozzarella, baby spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers & tomatoes 16
ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TWO SIDES
Smoked Ribs
Slow-smoked to a perfect caramelized finish Full rack 30 Half rack 23
Pulled Pork Platter
Slow-smoked pulled pork 20
Smoked Chicken Platter
A mixture of white & dark meat chicken slow-smoked to perfection 18
Homemade Crispy Chicken
Tender Platter
5 hand-breaded & fried chicken tenders 19
Combo Platter
Pulled pork, white & dark meat pulled chicken & three ribs slow-smoked to perfection 25
Sides
Collard greens, baked beans, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli, french fries, coleslaw or mac & cheese +2 each
KIDS
SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, SWEET POTATO FRIES ARE AN ADDITIONAL 1 ADD ONE SIDE FOR 2
Big Jim’s Classic Cheeseburger
Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion 14
19th Hole Burger
8oz prime burger, mushrooms, swiss cheese & bacon on a pretzel bun 16
Big Jim’s Bacon Cheeseburger
8oz prime burger, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion 15
Birdie Patty Melt
8oz prime burger, coleslaw, swiss cheese & russian dressing 15
Southern Burger
8oz prime burger, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese & applewood-smoked bacon 16
Black & Blue Burger
8oz prime burger, blackening seasoning, blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato & onion 17
*Turkey Burger available upon request
Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich
Smoked chicken or pork topped with coleslaw & a pickle 14
Prime Rib Sandwich
Shaved prime rib, cheddar cheese, crispy onions & horseradish cream on a hoagie. Served with au jus 14
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Breaded & fried boneless chicken breast, served on texas toast with cayenne pepper oil & pickles 14
Po’ Boy
Fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes & remoulade 15
House Smoked Turkey Club
Turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, swiss, cheddar cheese & chipotle mayo 13
Fried Green Tomato BLT
Bacon, lettuce, pimento cheese & fried green tomato. Served on sourdough bread sliced thin with bacon jam 14
Grouper Sandwich
Fried or grilled, topped with lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo 16
MENU & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
PULLED PORK NACHOS 12.75
BUFFALO PIROGIES 9.5
CRAB PRETZEL 12.75
HOT PRETZEL 6.75 add cheese 1.75
SLIDERS Mini Hand-Pattied Burgers 7.75
Fried Chicken Sliders 7.75
Pulled Pork Sliders 7.75
A dd bacon 1.75 | cheese 1.75 | marinara 1.75
SOUL KITCHEN 22
WINGS ~ Chipotle Ranch | Red BBQ |
Spicy Southwest BBQ | Carolina BBQ |
Lemon Pepper | Thai Chili | Cajun |
Garlic Parmesan | Hot | Plain
BONE-IN (6) 12 (12) 23 (20) 36
BONELESS (6) 10 (12) 19 (20) 30
CHICKEN TENDER BASKET 14
BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDER
BASKET 16
SOUL CHICKEN TENDER BASKET 17
CAJUN FRIES 7.75 | 5.75 | 3
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
Basket 7.75 | Side 5.75 | Sub 2.75
HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS 6.75 | 4.75
CRISPY CUT FRENCH FRIES
Basket 6.75 | Side 4.75 | Sub 2.75
Cup 5 | Bowl 6 | Qt. to go 16
HOMEMADE WEDDING SOUP
Served with chips. Sub fries or raw veggies
HOT DOG • CORN DOG
HAMBURGER • GRILLED CHEESE
CHICKEN FINGERS
GARDEN SALAD 10 | 6
CAESAR SALAD 10 | 6
GREEK SALAD 12 | 7
SKINNY BOWL 15
POWER BOWL 16
Add bacon | egg | guacamole | cheese | veggies | grilled pita 1.75
Single 7.5 | Double 13
NATHAN’S FAMOUS
VOTED ISLAND’S BEST HOT DOGS!
HOFMANN’S GERMAN FRANK
HOFMANN’S SNAPPY GRILLER
VEGGIE DOG
BRATWURST 8.5 | 15
TOPPINGS: Dill or Sweet Relish • Onion
• Tomato • Cucumber • Cheese Sauce •
Chili • Cole Slaw • Sauerkraut • Bacon •
Jalapenos • Guacamole • Sauteed Onions
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Sandwiches and Wraps served with Homemade Potato Chips or Creamy Cole Slaw
Sub or Add: Fries, Onion Rings, Soup, Salad or Grilled Veggies for an additional charge
DINE-IN • TAKE OUT • FULL BAR KITCHEN ALWAYS OPEN LATE!
GARDEN SALAD ~ Black Olives, Onions, Carrots, and Roma Tomatoes
MARGHARITA ~ Fresh Mozzarella, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, and Fresh Basil
SPINACH AND BACON BIANCO ~ Bacon, Fresh Spinach, Roasted Garlic Oil, Mozzarella and Provolone
BRUNI ~ Fresh Mozzarella, Capicola, Sausage, Fresh Basil, Red Onion and San Marzano Tomato Sauce
New York Style Pizza
CLASSIC ~ Blend of Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese with House Made Pizza Sauce
HAWAIIAN ~ Ham, Bacon, Pineapple
VEGGIE ~ Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Garlic
HOUSE SPECIAL ~ Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Green Pepper, Mushroom, and Onion
MEAT LOVERS ~ Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Ham
STROMBOLI ~ Rolled Dough filled with Pepperoni, Sausage, Salami, Provolone and Mozzarella served with Marinara
CALZONE ~ Ricotta, Mozzarella and Provolone Baked in a Rolled Dough with your choice of 1 topping served with Marinara
CAESAR ~ Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Parmesan, and House Made Croutons
CAPRESE ~ Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Balsamic Glaze
CHICKEN CACCIATORE ~ Pan Seared All-Natural Chicken Breast topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Bacon, and San Marzano Tomato Sauce served over House Made Au Gratin Potatoes
STEAK REGINA* ~ 10oz Sirloin topped with Roasted Garlic Herb Butter and served over Mashed Potatoes With Green Beans
CHICKEN MARSALA ~ Pan Seared All-Natural Chicken Breast topped with Sautéed Mushrooms finished with Marsala Wine and Roasted Garlic Butter served over House Made Au Gratin Potatoes
SHRIMP & GRITS ~ Pan Seared Shrimp with Bacon, Tomatoes, Garlic, Fresh Basil and a San Marzano Tomato Sauce served over Roasted Garlic Cheese Grits
12oz RIBEYE STEAK* ~ Seasoned and Marinated in our House Blend, Grilled to Temperature and served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU ~ Marinated and Grilled All-Natural Chicken Breast topped with Pit Smoked Ham, Bacon, and Provolone Cheese Served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
BRUSCHETTA BURGER* ~ 8 oz Prime Ground Beef Patty cooked to Temperature topped with Tomatoes, Onions and Fresh Mozzarella Basil Mayonnaise and a side of Roman Fries
CITRUS SALAD ~ Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Grapes, Candied Walnuts, and Gorgonzola Cheese. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette
CHEF’S PORK PORTERHOUSE* ~ 10oz Bone in Chop Grilled to perfection and Glazed with an Apple Balsamic BBQ Sauce. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus
SPAGHETTI ~ Served with House Made Marinara -Add Meatballs, Sausage or Meat Sauce
LASAGNA ~ Fresh Pasta Sheets layered with Ricotta Cheese, Meat Sauce, and Mozzarella
KERRY’S BAKED SPAGHETTI CASSAROLE ~ Spaghetti, Marinara, Meat sauce, Blend of Cheeses and Special Ingredients
FETTUCCINI ~ Alfredo or Scampi Style
CHICKEN PARMESAN ~ Lightly Breaded AllNatural Chicken Breast topped with Marinara and melted Mozzarella Cheese. Served with a side of Spaghetti Marinara
EGGPLANT PARMESAN ~ Lightly Breaded Eggplant baked with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella Cheese. Served with a side of Spaghetti Marinara
CRAB CAKES ~ Freshly prepared Pan Seared Lump Crab Meat Cake(s) served over Rice with Asparagus Topped with a Grain Mustard Drizzle
HORSERADISH CRUSTED SALMON ~ Served with Asparagus, Jasmine Rice and a Lemon Cream Sauce
South Island Location In Front of Courtyard Marriott 81 Pope Avenue, Suite C 843-785-9020
North Island Location Port Royal Plaza 843-342-4472
Bluffton Location
20 Discovery Dr. • In front of Kroger 843-815-5550
MEAT AND 3 VEGGIES*
Served with a side of bread and your choice of the following meats: pot roast, homemade meatloaf, country fried steak, chicken salad, tuna salad, chicken breast, crab cake, fried shrimp, ribeye steak or grouper filet.
VEGGIE PLATE 4 VEGGIES
Served with a side of bread
BLUE PLATE SIDES
Green Beans Sweet Potato Casserole
Collard Greens Fried Okra
Potato Salad Pasta Salad
Coleslaw Macaroni & Cheese
Cinnamon Apples Sliced Tomatoes
Baked Beans Cheese Grits
Squash and Onions
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Bread Choice: White, Wheat, Sourdough, Raisin, Rye, English Muffin, Biscuit, Bagel
*Meat Choices: Applewood Bacon, Sausage Patties, Sausage Links, Turkey Sausage, Canadian Bacon, Substitute Country Ham
TRUE COUNTRY BREAKFAST*
2 Eggs, hashbrowns or grits, choice of meat, choice of bread and 2 pancakes topped with powdered sugar
PLANTATION BREAKFAST*
2 Eggs, hashbrowns or grits, choice of meat, choice of bread
SHORT STACK OF PANCAKES
(2) or Belgian Waffle Both are topped with powdered sugar
WHISTLE STOP BLT SALAD*
Mixed greens, tomatoes, boiled egg, Jack and cheddar cheese topped with bacon and fried green tomatoes
COBB SALAD*
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, hot bacon, boiled egg, black olives, slivered almonds and crumbled blue cheese
GREEK SALAD
BREAKFAST SANDWICH*
Bacon or sausage, 2 eggs topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato served on a grilled croissant with hashbrowns or grits
SHRIMP & GRITS*
8 Sautéed wild caught shrimp, topped with bacon bits, green peppers and onions on top of cheddar cheese grits
**For
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, Salonika peppers, kalamata olives, topped with feta
SPINACH SALAD*
Baby spinach with fresh mushrooms, egg, tomatoes and sunflower seeds. Served with our house made hot bacon dressing
CARIBBEAN SALAD*
Mixed greens, salsa, pineapple and jerk chicken topped with fried tortilla strips. Served with our own honey lime dressing
WALDORF SALAD*
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, red onions, granny smith apples, raisins, walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese
We start with two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with homemade hollandaise, served with hash browns or grits
City Ham the original
Crab Cake
Smoked Salmon
Sun Rise Benedict with avocado, grilled red onion and sliced tomatoes
Shrimp and Spinach
Smoked Salmon Served with cream cheese, capers, onions, cornichons and a toasted bagel
Biscuits and Gravy Homemade and topped with sausage gravy
Pancakes Served with choice of bacon or sausage patties/links
French Toast Texas toast with cinnamon sugar and vanilla – served with choice of bacon or sausage patties/links
Quiche It takes a real man to eat quiche… and a really big man to laugh at him for doing it. Recipe changes; so ask your server what’s in the “du jour” today – served with hash browns or grit
Strata It’s a layered egg, sausage, onion and cheese baked dish with our own chili sauce – served with hash browns or grits
The Incredible Edible and…Two eggs cooked to order served with hash browns or grits, choice of toast and a New York strip
Handmade crab cake
Fried frog legs
Bone in city ham steak
Black Bean Burger Pan fried with cheddar, homemade salsa and guacamole
Veggie Tomato, lettuce, sprouts, avocado, havarti dill with roasted garlic aioli
Breakfast Burrito Scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers, onions and cheddar wrapped in a flour tortilla with homemade salsa and hash browns or grits
Hamptons Brunch Two eggs any style with NY strip and sliced tomatoes
Shrimp Hash Sautéed shrimp, peppers, onions, broccoli with hash browns, topped with two eggs and hollandaise
Create an Omelet A three egg omelet served with hash browns or grits and choice of toast. Prepared with your choice of three ingredients: ham, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, American, cheddar or Swiss
Low Carb Scram Scrambled eggs with ham, cheddar, onions, peppers, mushrooms served with side of bacon or sausage patties/links
Tuna Melt Albacore tuna salad with tomato and cheddar on toasted English muffin
Turkey With avocado, sprouts, cucumber and mayo on your choice of bread
Leslie Burger Topped with green olives, cream cheese, bacon and mayo
Chicken Wrap Tortilla with grilled chicken, Swiss and roasted red peppers
Grilled Chicken Club With lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheddar on a bun
Crab Cake On a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and side of tartar
Shrimp Scampi Grilled garlic shrimp, melted asiago on open faced roll
Ham ’n Cheese Grilled ham with cheese and tomatoes and choice of bread
Egg Salad Melt Egg salad with a touch of horseradish topped with bacon and melted Swiss on a toasted English muffin
Potato Crusted Flounder Served atop a chive horseradish cream served with saffron rice and broccoli
New York Strip Hand cut strip served with crinkle cut fries and broccoli
Shrimp Provençal Shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms and white wine served with broccoli and salad on plate
Southwest Chicken Grilled chicken breast with homemade salsa and melted cheddar with broccoli and salad on plate
Chicken Fingers Served with crinkle cut fries and honey mustard dressing
Tiny Chopped Salad With cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, radishes, bacon bits, tossed with choice of dressing with chicken, shrimp or crab cake
Caesars As you know it et tu chicken et tu shrimp or crab cake
—————— TASTE OF AMERICAN/BRITISH ——————
Village at Wexford
Hilton Head • 843-686-6736
britishopenpubhhi.com
Sheridan Park Center
Bluffton • 843-815-6736
britishopenpubhhi.com
Irish Spring Rolls
Local Pretzels
Scotch Egg
Pub Wellingtons
B.O.P. Chicken Wings
Garlic Shrimp Parmesan
Quesadilla
Pub Nachos
Baked Brie
FROM THE GARDEN
Pub’s Lobster Salad
Cobb Salad
Seve’s Mediterranean
Sarazen’s Veggie Salad
Classic Chicken
Caesar Salad
Bobby Jones
Bbq Chicken Salad
Player’s Chef’s Salad
Hogan’s Black N Bleu Salad
SANDWEDGES
English Dip Crab Cake BLT
Grilled Chicken Fajita Wrap
Wexford Reuben
Grilled Vegetable
English Cod Melt
Lobster Roll
Double Eagle Tuna Melt
“The Scoe Daddy” Burger
Patty Melt
TRADITIONAL BRITISH FARE
Troon’s Banger & Mash
Royal Liverpool’s Liver, Bacon & Onions
Carnousties Chicken Pot Pie
Royal Birkdale’s Steak & Mushroom Pie
Royal Lytham Beef Cottage Pie
Muirfield Chicken & Chips
Turnberry Shrimp & Chips
St. Andrew’s Fish & Chips
The best
“this side of the pond”
THE PRESTWICK TABLE DINNER SPECIALS
Certified Angus Beef Ribeye
Certified Angus Beef Pub Steak
Angus Beef Chopped Sirloin
Available from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Baby Back BBQ Ribs
Mum’s Meatloaf
Royal Herb Roasted Chicken
Orange Glazed Salmon
Broiled Seafood Platter
Sarazen’s Grouper
Lobster Pot Pie
LUNCH - DINNER - SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH
Lunch & Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 9pm
Brunch: Saturday 11am - 2pm | Sunday 9am - 2pm
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
Fatoosh: tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper, onion, feta, kalamata olive, pita chips, fig vinaigrette
Super Salad Sampler: hummus, tofu egg, sprouted nut salad, mixed greens, avocado, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, crostini
Chef C’s R: mixed greens, sautéed tofu, crushed crostini, scallion, nutritional yeast, avocado, lemon sunshine dressing
Massaged Kale: kale, almond, blueberry, blue cheese, fig, orange squeeze, balsamic glaze, fig vinaigrette
Hummus Yummus Plate: hummus, kalamata olives, sliced apple, feta, pita chips, crostini
8oz. / 12oz. / 20oz.
Sunshine Cream carrot, orange, pineapple, lemon, froyo
Green Detox Smoothie
kiwi, avocado, lime, ginger, pineapple, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon, froyo
Turbo-10 Smoothie
pineapple, kiwi, cinnamon apples, bee pollen, maca, spirulina, goji berries, cacao, froyo, mango nectar
Super-6 Smoothie
froyo, mango nectar, oats, almonds, chia , choice of 2 fruits, choice of 1 superfood
“Build It” Smoothie choice of 2 fruits froyo, mango nectar add-ons encouraged
Great Green
kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon
Orange Sunshine orange, pineapple, carrot, lemon
Old School
carrot, beet, apple, ginger
Small (8 in.) / Large (12 in.) Whole wheat or (GF) Rice paper
So-Cal: jack cheese, cucumber, avocado, carrot, sunflower seeds, goji berries, alfalfa sprouts, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette
Yom Roll: (one is a snack, two is a meal) chives, alfalfa sprouts, edamame, sautéed tofu, beet, carrot, avocado, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette
Happy Wrap: alfalfa sprouts, mixed greens, beet, carrot, avocado, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette
Chill Island: cucumber, feta, sweet pepper, tomato, hummus, mixed greens, onion, kalamata olive, fig vinaigrette
Rhapsody: pumpkin seed, tofu egg protein, beet, edamame, alfalfa sprouts, onions, Fred’s Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Lil’ Guy: house-made nut butter, banana, local honey, choice of fruit
Buddha Bowl quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, vic’s sauce, choice of 3 toppings
Acai (Açaí) Bowl
mixed berries, acai, chia, avocado, topped with goji berry, pumpkin seed, bee pollen, granola, coconut, mixed berry, local honey
Big Bang Cereal Bowl
choice of 2 fruits, granola, chia, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, goji berries, choice of almond, coconut or macadamia milk
Smoothie Bowl
choice of 2 fruits for the blend, chia, froyo, avocado, choice of 3 toppings
Sweet Buddha Bowl
quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, mixed nuts, choice of 2 fruits, choice of almond, coconut or macadamia milk
Fried Green Tomatoes
Calamari Puttanesca
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
CQ’s She Crab Soup
Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad
Traditional Caesar Salad
Iceberg Wedge
Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Lump Crab Cakes
Seared Ahi Tuna
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
CQ’s Shellfish Pasta
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast
Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop
Grilled 8 oz. Filet Mignon
3 Onion Crusted Pork Chop Smoked Gouda grits, green beans, and a Smithfield ham bourbon glaze 29
Beef Tips Au Poivre Filet mignon sautéed with cracked pepper, garlic & demi-glace cradled in a potato nest, served with garlic whipped potatoes, sautéed baby spinach and a horseradish cream 30
Eggplant Napoleon Eggplant layered with tomato & mozzarella, served with a parmesan risotto and spinach, accompanied by a basil pesto 24
Chicken Parmesan Lightly breaded chicken breast, homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served over pasta du jour 24
Salmon 8 oz. salmon filet, baked, and served over a five-grain salad, topped with a apricot siracha glaze and a lemon aioli drizzle
32
Carolina Trout Dusted in cornmeal then flash fried, served with garlic whipped potatoes and 3 onion slaw, finished with a roasted red pepper aioli 27
Fried Seafood Plate Fried shrimp, Daufuskie hush puppies & Carolina cornmeal dusted trout served with 3 onion slaw, garlic whipped potatoes, cocktail & tartar sauce 33
Cracked Pepper Tuna * Sashimi grade tuna seared rare, served with garlic whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach & a horseradish cream 29
Fresh Catch of the Day Daily Specials Market Price
Pasta Du Jour Daily Specials Market Price
Butcher Block Daily Specials Market Price
Pan-Seared Scallops & Ravioli Served with sweet onion, shiitake and goat cheese ravioli, with sautéed spinach and a prosciutto cream sauce 38
Char-Braised Short Rib Tender beef short rib braised then char-grilled with caramelized onions, served with garlic whipped potatoes & 3 onion slaw 39
Crispy Roasted Half Duck Half duck oven-roasted until crisp and golden, scalloped potatoes, sautéed green beans & a sun-dried cherry sauce 36
Garlic Basil Broiled Maine Lobster Tail(s) 4-5 oz. tail topped with garlic basil butter sauce oven broiled, garlic whipped potatoes & asparagus (2) 53 (1) 30
USDA Prime Rib Eye Steak Seasoned and served with scalloped potatoes, sauteed green beans & cabernet reduction sauce 14 oz. 54
USDA Prime Filet Mignon Served with parmesan risotto, asparagus and a house made fresh herb butter 8 oz. 49
Broiled Maine Lobster Tail (4-5 oz.), Pan Seared Scallops, and Shrimp Scampi served with garlic whipped potatoes and sauteed green beans 49
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
The dinner menu changes daily but maintains the same format
S oup Du Jour 7.50
P ate Mais on 9
Cr ab S alad, Avo c ado, & Remoulade S auce 14
The dinner menu changes daily, but maintains the same format.
Fre sh Moz z arella, Tomatoe s, & B a sil Pe s to 9.5 Smoke d Maine S almon 12
E s c ar got à la B our guignonne 10.50
P an Roa s te d Bluf f ton O y s ter Stew
A ll e nt r é e s in c lud e a h o use s ala d, an d ar e a cco mp anie d wi t h p o t ato e s au gr at in an d a ve g e t abl e m e dl ey
At lant ic C o d S autée d in P ar me s an Cr us t 28
L o c al Flounder S autée d Meunière 34
Les Entrees
Snapper, Wild Mushroom 38
All entrees include a house salad, and are accompanied with potatoes au gratin and a vegetable medley.
At lant ic S almon, Gr ille d wit h B a sil Pe s to 32
Gr ille d Tuna, C he f ’s Shr imp S als a 33
Atlantic Cod Sauteed in Parmesan Crust $27
Blac kene d Re d fish, K- P aul ’s L ouisianne 38
Local Flounder Sauteed Meuniere ....................................... $32
Local Swordfish, Grilled with Anchov y Caper But ter 34
Grilled Grouper with wild mushroom sauce $34
L o c al Mahi, Gr ille d wit h Mango V inaigre t te 37
Atlantic Salmon, grilled with Basil Pesto ............................ $28
File t Mignon, B our sin Fine s Her be s 48
Grilled Tuna, Chef ’s Shrimp Salsa $31 .............................. $36
Brea s t of Duc k , Ra spber r y Demi- glace 35
Steak Frites, grilled Hanger Steak, Bernaise sauce
Sea Scallops, grilled with tomato coulis ............................. $34 .... $30
Local Mahi, grilled with Mango Vinaigrette ..................... $28 ....................................... $38
P avé au C ho colat | Bread Pudding
Breast of Duck, Raspberry Demi-glace ............................... $32
Crème A nglais e | C ar rot C ake w/ Spice d Fros t ing
Domestic Rack of Lamb, Rosemary au jus $46
Crème C ar amel | C ar amel C ake | Key L ime Pie
Les Desserts
Bis cot t i wit h Fine Mus c at all are 10
Pave au Chocolat
Bread Pudding, Crème Anglaise Carrot Cake, Spiced Frosting
Crème Caramel • Caramel Cake
Key Lime Pie • Biscotti with Fine Muscat
All desserts are $9
Y 11:30AM – 2:00PM • DINNER: MONDAY – SATURDAY 5:30PM – CLOSE AR HOURS: MONDAY – SATURDAY 5:00PM – CLOSE
SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER
6 DAYS A WEEK. CLOSED TUESDAYS.
Lunch 11:30AM - 3PM
Dinner 3 - 10 PM
840 William Hilton Parkway
843-842-9775
This is a sample of our extensive selections, Price ranges and availability are subject to change.
LAND APPETIZERS
$3.50 - $9.95
Grover’s Fries
Hand Cut French Fries topped with Blue & Feta cheeses, crumbled bacon and Balsamic Reduction
Bull’s Bites
Blackened beef tenderloin tips topped with crumbled Blue Cheese & Balsamic Reduction
Thin Crispy homemade Onion Rings
Chicken Wings
Your choice of Lowcountry Dry Rub, Buffalo or BBQ flavors
Hot Shot Chicken
lightly breaded chicken tossed in our Asian “Hot Shot” sauce
SEAFOOD APPETIZERS
$7.25 - $11.50
Crab Dip served with warm tortilla chips
Hot Shot Shrimp
Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in our Asian “Hot Shot” sauce
Mussels or Clams in garlic and wine sauce served with garlic bread
BBQ Mahi Mahi Bites
Shrimp
steamed, blackened, Buffalo Fried, BBQ or Carribean Jerk
Fried Calamari
SOUPS & SALADS
$4.50 - $15.75
She Crab Soup
Lowcountry Seafood Gumbo
House Garden Salad
Chicken Garden or Caesar Salad
(can also be topped with your choice of seafoodgrilled, blackened or fried)
BASKETS
$8.75 - $14.75
Fish & Chip Basket
Shrimp, Clam or Oyster Basket
BBQ Mahi Mahi Basket
Chicken Finger Basket (all served with choice of Fries, Tater Tots, or Cole Slaw)
SIGNATURE SANDWICHES
$9.50 - $14.75
8 oz. Angus cheeseburger
Land Sliders burger, chicken, BBQ pork)
Philly Cheese Steak
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Boneless chicken breast topped with cheese, bacon, pickles, Lettuce & tomato (all served with your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots or Cole Slaw)
SEAFOOD SANDWICHES
$11.75 - $16.50
Grilled, Blackened or Fried Grouper Sandwich
Fried Shrimp, Oyster or Clam Po’ Boy
Ahi Tuna Burger
Seafood Sliders
Grilled Mahi Mahi, Fried Shrimp, Fried Clams
(all served with your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots or Cole Slaw)
STOCKYARD DINNERS
$14.75 - $27.75
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Full or Half Rack (served with your choice of 2 sides)
Steak and Shrimp
12 oz. N.Y. Strip, with or without shrimp (served with your choice of 2 sides)
Vickie’s Chicken
Blackened Boneless breast topped with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheese with balsamic reduction on a bed of greens
SEAFOOD DINNERS
$18.75 - $28.75
Steam Pot
Cluster of snow crab legs, 2 Jonah crab claws, mussels, clams, shrimp, smoked sausage, corn on the cob & cole slaw
Your choice of
Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Shrimp or Oysters
choosed your cooking method (served with 2 sides)
Vickie’s Grouper
Blackened Grouper topped with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheese with Balsamic Reduction on a bed of lettuce
Fried Seafood Platter
Fried shrimp, oysters, clams & grouper with cole slaw hushpuppies & french fries
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
spicy cocktail sauce, watercress puree
ESCARGOT
garlic herb butter, crostini
KANSAS CITY
light marble, bone-in 18 oz.
BONE-IN FILET
bold marbling 14 oz.
FAROE ISLAND SALMON* ask your server for seasonal preparation
BURATTA
seasonal fruit, balsamic glaze, toasted baguette
SEARED SCALLOPS
seasonal preparation
THE TOMAHAWK
bone-in ribeye for two 36 oz.
PORTERHOUSE
bone-in-tenderloin & strip steak in one 40 oz.
BONE MARROW
citrus salt, toasted baguette
SEAFOOD TOWER
oysters on the half shell, crab claws, shrimp, lobster
FILET MIGNON
soft marble, melt in your mouth 10 oz.
COWBOY RIBEYE
rich marbling, served bone-in, smooth texture 26 oz.
MARKET FISH* ask your server for seasonal preparation
ROAST HALF CHICKEN ask your server for seasonal preparation
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provides a “at home” steakhouse experience. We offer our hand selected and hand cut prime steaks, our popular appetizers, sides, soups and salads, which all come prepackaged to cook at your home! From our family to yours, we put lots of love and careful attention in each product. We hope you enjoy our work as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
Huge soft pretzel served with warm beer cheese. 9
SANDBAR NACHOS
Homemade tortilla chips topped with our beer cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and Mexican street corn. 12 Add Chicken - 4 // Add Steak - 6 Add Pulled Pork - 5
ULTIMATE MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP
Our twist on Mexican street corn combining corn, chipotle peppers and cream cheese. Served with tortilla chips. 10
SWEET POTATO TOTS
Tater tots made with sweet potatoes and tossed in a mango pepper sauce. 10
RAJUN CAJUNS
Bite sized beef tenderloin marinated and blackened. 13
CHIPS & SALSA
Tortilla chips served with our homemade salsa roja. 5
Add queso - 3 Add guacamole - 4
SANDBAR WINGS
Tossed in your choice of homemade sauces: Buffalo, Jamaican Jerk, Sticky Asian, BBQ 6 Wings - 9 // 12 Wings - 13
LOADED HUSH PUPPIES
Southern fried hush puppies topped with warm beer cheese, bacon, sautéed onions and drizzled with ranch dressing. 10
*Available plain with honey butter. 8
QUESADILLA
Cheddar and jack cheeses combined in a flour tortilla. 8 Add Chicken - 4 // Add Steak - 6
TACOS DE CARNE
Marinated beef tenderloin with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo and green apple slaw. 14
TACOS DE PESCADO
Blackened mahi mahi with lettuce, sour cream, Sriracha mayo and our Caribbean slaw. 14
JAMAICAN JERK TACOS
Organic jerk chicken with lettuce, sour cream and pickled peaches. 13
ISLAND SHRIMP TACOS
Lightly sautéed shrimp with lettuce, Sriracha mayo and our cucumber wasabi slaw. 14
LOWCOUNTRY TACOS
Pulled pork in our signature BBQ sauce with lettuce, sour cream and pineapple salsa. 12
VEGETARIAN TACOS
Marinated tofu with lettuce and pico de gallo. 10
FRESH SHRIMP COCKTAIL
CRAB CAKES
ALL AMERICAN BURGER
2 Angus beef smashed burgers topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and your choice of American or Swiss cheese. Served with our homemade onion rings and bacon jalapeño dipping sauce. 14
SON OF A BUN BURGER
2 Angus beef smashed burgers topped with American cheese, pickles, sautéed onions and our signature burger sauce. Served with our homemade onion rings and bacon jalapeño dipping sauce. 14
COASTAL CRAB CAKE SANDWICH
Homemade southern style crab cake sautéed and served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce and tomato. Served with french fries. 18
CUBAN
Pulled pork and sliced ham smothered in Swiss cheese, Creole mustard and sliced pickles on a grilled hoagie roll. Served with rench fries. 13
DIRTY BIRD
6oz. organic southern fried chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and our homemade honey mayo. Served with french fries. 13
GROUPER SANDWICH
Fried grouper on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and our homemade Jamaican tartar sauce. Served with french fries. 16
Slow roasted pulled pork smothered in our signature BBQ sauce with Caribbean slaw on a toasted brioche bun. Served with french fries. 13
RAJUN CAJUN SANDWICH
Marinated and blackened beef tenderloin with sautéed peppers and onions and smothered with Swiss cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with french fries. 17
SMOKED SALMON BLT
Honey smoked salmon with applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and our homemade honey mayo. Served with french fries. 16
VEGETARIAN SANDWICH
Grilled marinated tofu topped with our signature BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions. Served with french fries. 10
WITCH DOCTOR
Blackened shrimp, green peppers, onions and smoked sausage on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with french fries. 14
HURRICANE SHRIMP
SOUTHERN SHE CRAB SOUP
Thick and rich…Sandbar’s secret recipe. 10
SANDBAR SALAD
Romaine and spring mix topped with scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved parmesan and granola. 8
SANDBAR CAESAR
Chopped romaine tossed with bacon, shaved parmesan and homemade croutons. 8
QUINOA AND RICE BOWL
Brown rice with quinoa topped with cucumbers, red and green peppers, tomatoes, cranberries and Mandarin oranges. Finished with our homemade Asian dressing. 12
SUPERFOOD SALAD
Romaine and spring mix topped with honey smoked salmon, dried cranberries, blueberries, Mandarin oranges and granola. Served with our homemade country raspberry vinaigrette. 16
SEAFOOD SALAD
Romaine and spring mix topped with scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved parmesan, grilled shrimp and cold blue crab. 16
1/2 lb. of large, coastal shrimp tossed in Old Bay and served with our homemade cocktail sauce. 15
CHO CO SHRIMP
Sandbar favorite! 1/2 lb. of sautéed coastal shrimp covered in our homemade Cajun cream sauce. Served on a toasted baguette. 15
NASSAU SHRIMP
Lightly breaded and fried shrimp tossed in a mango pepper sauce. 14
COCONUT SHRIMP
5 large shrimp covered in coconut and perfectly fried. Served with our Caribbean slaw and orange marmalade sauce. 11
2 southern style crab cakes sautéed and served with jasmine rice, fried plantains and homemade mango salsa. 28
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN
2 organic chicken breasts grilled and topped with our Caribbean sweet and sour sauce. Served over jasmine rice with fried plantains and our homemade mango salsa. 18
FISH & CHIPS
8oz. beer battered cod served with our hand cut french fries and our homemade Jamaican tartar sauce. Single 14 // Double 22 GROUPER
Grilled or blackened grouper served over jasmine rice, fried plantains and our homemade mango salsa. 25
Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in a spicy mango pepper sauce served over jasmine rice with fried plantains. 22
JAMAICAN JERK PASTA
Linguine pasta tossed in our homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with jerk chicken. 18
PARMESAN CRUSTED GROUPER
Baked grouper topped with our parmesan cheese blend. Served over jasmine rice with grilled seasonal vegetables. 26
RIBS
Tender ribs smothered in our signature BBQ sauce. Served with our french fries. 1/2 Rack - 13 // Whole Rack - 24
SHRIMP & CHIPS
1/2 lb. of coastal shrimp perfectly breaded and fried. Served with our homemade cocktail sauce, Jamaican tartar sauce and our french fries. 22
SEAFOOD PASTA
Sautéed coastal shrimp and scallops tossed with white wine, garlic, fresh spinach and grape tomatoes over linguine. 20
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
Crabmeat Ravioli, Clams Casino, Mozzarella in Corrozza, Mussels Marinara, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Freshly diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil Add Chicken........25.95 Shrimp or Scallops......30.95
Filled with ricotta, baked in marinara with mozzarella
Breaded breast of chicken baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese
Pancetta ............................... 25.95
Sherry cream sauce with pancetta and broccoli over capellini
Chicken Cacciatore................................ 25.95
Onions, peppers and mushrooms in marinara sauce over capellini
Stuffed Pork Chop................................. 33.95
Prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach and sausage over mushroom risotto, brandy cream sauce
Lamb Shank “Osso Buco” Style ....... 37.95
Braised lamb shank in a red wine, tomato demi
Veal Parmigiana ..................................... 27.95
Breaded veal cutlet topped with mozzarella and marinara
Veal Piccata or Marsala......................... 27.95
Veal scaloppine sautéed with white wine, lemon and capers or marsala wine and mushrooms
Veal Saltimbocca ................................ 28.95
Veal scaloppine rubbed with sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a mushroom marsala wine sauce over sautéed spinach
Veal Verona............................................. 28.95
Veal scaloppine sauteed with white wine and lemon, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and shitake mushrooms
Sicilian Baked Grouper........................ 30.95
Tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, olive oil, white wine
Zuppa di Pesce ..................................... 35.95
Grouper, clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari in marinara sauce over linguine
Seafood Canneloni ................................ 27.95
Shrimp and scallops, baked in vodka sauce, topped with mozzarella
Shrimp and Scallops Fra Diavolo....... 30.95
Sea Bass Naples Style ...................... 30.95
Crumb topping, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, capers and kalamata olives
Scallops Napoli ..................................... 33.95
Scallops, lobster butter, spinach, roasted tomatoes & kalamata olives, white wine butter sauce
Tuscan Grouper..................................... 30.95
served over cannellini bean, spinach, tomato, garlic sautee, tossed with capellini
Grouper Piccata ................................... 29.95
served with house salad and pasta.
15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue) • 843-785-7006 • Full menu available at www.stellinihhi.com $23.95
Carne Asada ~ Marinated pieces of steak, grilled and placed in two corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions
5.75
Carnitas ~ Tender pieces of pork, shredded and placed in two corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions
5.75
Pollo Asado ~ Charbroiled, marinated chicken, placed in two soft corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions ......................
5.75
Baja Fish Taco ~ Traditional Fish Taco, batter fried and placed in two soft corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, spicy mayo and a squeeze of lime. Now that’s an authentic fish taco!
5.95
Low Country Oyster Taco ~ Oysters, batter fried in two soft corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, spicy mayo and a hint of lime
Steak Fajita Burrito ~ Tasty pieces of grilled steak with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese ...........................................................................................
13.25
Chicken Fajita Burrito ~ Charbroiled chicken, sauteed with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese
13.25
Pollo Asado ~ Skinless chicken breast, grilled with cilantro, and sour cream, rice, black beans and cheese
6.95
Taco Salad ~ Crisp flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and olives
12.95
8.95 with Chicken or Steak
BBQ Chicken Salad ~ Amigo’s Famous BBQ Salad. Grilled BBQ chicken breast and chopped tomato served on top of lettuce, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, cheese and cilantro.
Tossed in a Ranch dressing and served in a crisp flour tortilla
Jenny Salad ~ no chicken, sautéed veggies instead
12.50
12.25
Fish or Oyster Salad ~ Same as our BBQ Chicken Salad but topped with either fried fish or fried oysters. Served in a crisp flour tortilla fish....................13.25 oyster
13.95
Shrimp Salad ~ Romaine lettuce, mixed with corn and black beans, topped with almonds, cheese, tomatoes, chopped hard boiled egg and our zesty shrimp, accompanied with buttermilk ranch. Served in a crisp flour tortilla .........................................................................
Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese ~ sour cream and pico served on the side.
13.95
12.75 w/ BBQ sauce ...............................................................................
12.95
Carnitas ~ Amigo’s famous pork carnitas with rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, cheese and guacamole
12.95
Carne Asada ~ Charbroiled marinated pieces of steak with rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro and cheese
Veggie ~ This will turn you into a vegetarian. Bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese
Fish ~ Battered fried fish with cabbage, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, spicy mayo, cilantro and cheese.
12.95
12.95
13.25
Low Country Oyster ~ Amigo’s is the home of the original oyster burrito. Battered fried select oysters with cabbage, spicy mayo, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, cilantro and cheese 13.95
Sizzling Fajitas Platter ~ Your choice of chicken, steak or pork. Served with sauteed onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and corn tortillas ............ 23.95
Sizzling Combo Platter ~ Chicken, steak and shrimp served with sauteed onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream and corn tortillas 25.95
Chips, Salsa and Queso Dip ..........................................................
Chips and Salsa
7.95
3.25
Nachos ~ Heaping plate of our famous chips, covered with beans, cheese, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and olives. ......................................8.95 add meat 12.95
Kids menu, Take out and Curbside Pick-up available!
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
*consuming raw or under cooked proteins can cause food borne illness
For full menu visit sunsetgrillehhi.com
Blue Crab Dip
rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 13
Blue Crab Dip rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 15
Crispy Calamari crispy calamari rings and cherry peppers served with smoked paprika cherry pepper aioli 12
Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters grilled corn, pico de gallo, remoulade sauce 16
Asian Lettuce Wraps pork meatballs, pickled vegetables and Thai chili aioli 10 crispy spring rolls with spicy sambal and basil oil 11
Asian Lettuce Wraps sesame ginger pork meatballs, pickled cucumber and carrot with Kung Pao sauce 13
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Shrimp Spring Rolls crispy spring rolls with sweet chili sauce and basil oil 13
Cuban Black Bean Soup 8
Cuban Black Bean Soup 9
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and Grits
Goat Cheese
Goat Cheese 13
mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, fried goat cheese, candied pecans & citrus vinaigrette 11
mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, fried goat cheese, candied pecans & basil vinaigrette
Southwestern Chopped
RedFish Wedge 13
Roasted corn, pico de gallo, avocado, smoked cheddar and tortilla straws served with chipotle ranch dressing 11
Crispy bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
local shrimp, Boursin stone ground grits, sauteed kale, fried okra, chorizo gravy 27
local shrimp, Boursin stone ground grits, sauteed kale, fried okra, smoked sausage creole sauce 35
Grilled Sea Bass
MSC-certified Chilean Sea Bass finished with a wasabi cream sauce and soy glaze, served on a bed of udon noodles with wakame salad MP
Grilled Sea Bass
MSC-certified Chilean Sea Bass finished with a wasabi cream sauce and soy glaze, served on a bed of udon noodles with wakame salad MP
Seared Jumbo Scallops
Seared Jumbo Scallops
lobster macaroni and cheese, asparagus, and crispy prosciutto MP
lobster and shrimp mac & cheese, asparagus, and crispy prosciutto MP
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
hand cut Cajun truffle fries, cilantro lime slaw, chipotle romesco 30
RedFish Ribs
(full rack) sweet potato fries, cilantro-lime slaw and Guava BBQ sauce 38
8 oz. Natural Center Cut Filet Mignon
Blue cheese crust, potato croquettes, haricot verts, port wine demi 38
8 oz. Black Angus Filet Mignon
blue cheese potato gratin, grilled broccolini, au poivre 51
Please note that this is a small sampling of our regular menu. Prices and items may vary.
Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.
FISH N’ CHIPS - 19
Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce
LOCAL SHRIMP GF - 21
Butterflied fried, pan sautéed, broiled or blackened
STUFFED SHRIMP - 28
Large shrimp, stuffed with crabmeat, lemon shallot butter, broiled or fried
ATLANTIC SALMON GF - 24
Fresh grilled Atlantic Salmon, seasonal topping
SEAFOOD PASTA - Priced daily
Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation.
Served with garlic bread and hushpuppies. À la carte.
Substitute the seafood for chicken - 16
FLOUNDER FILLET GF - 23
Freshly-caught and skinless—fried, pan seared, broiled, or blackened
STUFFED FLOUNDER - 31
Fresh flounder stuffed with our famous jumbo lump crab mixture.
Broiled and served over shrimp Creole sauce
OYSTERS - 24
Plenty of oysters – breaded and fried
NEPTUNE’S SEAFOOD PLATTER GF - 36
A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab and seasonal fish—fried, pan seared, broiled, or blackened
Upgrade the seasonal fish to flounder for $3
ALMOND CRUSTED GROUPER - 32
Pan seared almond crust, lemon shallot butter
SCALLOPS GF - 28
Sweet, tender and delicious—fried, pan seared, or blackened
CATCH OF THE DAY* - Priced daily
“The best of today’s fresh catch.” Filleted in house
HUDSON’S GROUND BRISKET BURGER* - 8 OZ.
Single ½ lb - 14, Double 1 lb - 24; Add bacon - 1
Angus ground brisket and chuck. Pan grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of american, cheddar, swiss, provolone or blue cheese
FILET MIGNON* - 8 OZ. GF - 34
Angus, grilled to your preference, blue cheese compound butter
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK - 14 OZ. GF - 29
Certified Angus, grilled to your preference, shitake mushroom, red Zinfandel demi-glace
CHICKEN PARMESAN - 19
Grilled or fried 8 oz. Claxton chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese
VEGETARIAN RAVIOLI - Priced daily
Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation. À la carte.
*As required by the State of South Carolina, we provide this information. "Advisory: The consumption of raw or undercooked foods such as meat, fish, shell fish, and eggs which may contain harmful bacteria, may cause serious illness or death."
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Open Daily at 11 am Serving Lunch and Dinner
Brunch on Sundays at 10 am
LOCAL FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - 13
Bacon and onion jam, tomato chutney, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF - 11
Local shrimp steamed and served chilled
PEI MUSSELS MARINIÈRE GF - 18
White wine, butter, herbs, lemon, onions, tomatoes, cream, garlic-toasted French baguette
BLING BLING SHRIMP - 13
Local shrimp, Sambol aioli, Asian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, lettuce
REEL DEAL SHRIMP - 16.5
Local beer-braised shell-on shrimp, garlic, New Orleans BBQ broth, butter, bell peppers, onions, French baguette
OYSTERS ON THE HALF-SHELL SHUCKED TO ORDER
See daily specials menu
OYSTERS HUDSON - 10
One half-dozen select oysters wrapped in bacon and deep fried. It is very popular, and you’ll love them!
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER - 13
First prepared in 1899 by the chef at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans – called Rockefeller because of the very rich taste
CAN'T DECIDE SAMPLER - 17
Two of each item listed: oysters hudson, oysters rockefeller, beer-battered shrimp, mini crab cakes, and blackened scallops
STEAMED COMBO GF - 26
Local shell-on shrimp, local littleneck clams, local cluster oysters and corn, steamed with OLD BAY® Seasoning and served with cocktail sauce, butter and horseradish. When local cluster oysters are out of season, choose extra local clams or shrimp
LOCAL LITTLENECK CLAMS GF - Dozen 12
Local clams, steamed or raw
SNOW CRAB LEGS GF - Market price
Half or full pound
LOW COUNTRY BOIL GF - 16
Steamed local shell-on shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, potatoes, OLD BAY® Seasoning
SHE CRAB SOUP - Cup 7.5, Bowl 9
A tradition at Hudson’s
SEAFOOD GUMBO - Cup 7.5, Bowl 9
A Cajun-style gumbo made with dark roux and loaded with fresh seafood, sausage and vegetables
SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD - Small 6.5, Large 8.5
Baby spinach, candied Georgia pecans, poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, port wine vinaigrette
Due to the seasonal nature of our local seafood, Please inquire about our menu additions and nightly features. This is a sample menu, prices and availability are subject to change.
TOSTIDAS Y SALSA 3
CHILE CON QUESO 10
GUACAMOLE EN MOLCAJETE Mkt
CHICKEN QUESADILLA 11
QUESO FUNDIDO 10
OYSTERS 13
SHRIMP COCKTAIL 12
SOUTHWESTERN CRAB CAKE 15
YUCATAN CEVICHE 12
tacos
BBQ CHICKEN TACOS 18
SHRIMP TACOS 20
FISH TACOS 25
PAINTED DESERT SOUP 10
GREEN CHILE STEW 8
SANTA FE SALAD 11
OUTRAGEOUS CHIMICHANGA 26
SANTA FE PLATO COMBINATION 24
BURRITO 21
RIBEYE BURRITO 34
seafood
BLACKENED CATCH OF DAY Mkt
GROUPER 36
SALMON 30
SOUTHWESTERN CRAB CAKES 34
MESQUITE GRILLED FILET
MIGNON 41
MESQUITE GRILLED
CHICKEN 28
MESQUITE GRILLED
SHRIMP 27
MESQUITE GRILLED
VEGETABLES 18
RED CHILE ONION RINGS 5
ROASTED GARLIC MASHED
POTATOES 5
SWEET POTATO FRIES 5
SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES 5
SPICY BLACK BEANS 5
MEXICAN RICE 5
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS 5
HERB-ROASTED
FREE RANGE CHICKEN 26
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN 27
STUFFED PORTABELLA 22
WOOD ROASTED
SOUTH CAROLINA QUAIL 31
HAND CUT RIBEYE
Cowboy Cut 47
soups & salads new mexico next door! '
Wrangler Cut 28
FILET MIGNON WITH SHRIMP ENCHILADA 45
PORK CHOP VERDE 26
MESQUITE GRILLED LAMB CHOPS 26
French Style Onion Soup .................................................................
Served with Crusty Croutons Provolone & Gruyere Cheese Soup du Jour ....................................................................................MP
The Chef’s daily creation with the finest ingredients
Bloody Good Cocktail
CRANE’S SERVES ONLY THE BEST USDA PRIME GRADE STEAKS
All Stock Yard Selections are served with a choice of Mashed Potatoes, French Fries, or Scalloped Potatoes and a choice of Creamed Spinach or the Chef’s Vegetable du Jour *Prime
12 Oz. 43 16 Oz. 49 22 Oz. 59
20
Large Shrimp steamed and chilled, served adorning our Homemade Bloody Mary Rock Shrimp Nachos ........................................................................15
White Tortilla Chips topped with Sauteed Rock Shrimp, Cheddar Cheese, Avocado, Green Onion & Chipotle Cream Onion Rings 10 A hearty order of Beer Battered Onion Rings
Served with a Chiffonade of Spinach adorned with Crispy Wontons, & served with a Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
*Crab
Pan Seared and served with a Sherry Cream Sauce
*The Tavern Roll ............................................................................... 14
Shaved Beef blended with Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onions, rolled and baked in a Delicate Puff Pastry served with a Choron Sauce Cheese Curds 14
Lightly fried and served with a Beef Bolognese Dipping Sauce
Garden
Mixed Greens, Sliced Tomato, & Sliced Cucumber dressed with a choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing
Caprese ..............................................................................................
Jumbo Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, & Shaved Red Onion tossed with a Fresh Pesto Dressing
9
16
Spinach Salad .....................................................................................13
Fresh Leaves of Spinach with Crispy Bacon, Red Onion & Blue Cheese Crumbles with a Raspberry Vinaigrette
* The Traditional Caesar ...................................................................13
Crispy Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, & Croutons tossed with a Classic Caesar Dressing
The Classic Wedge ............................................................................
14
Crisp Wedge of Iceberg Lettuce served with a medley of Marinated Grape Tomatoes, Bacon, and Shaved Red Onion with a Blue Cheese Dressing
Add Anchovies or Crumbled Blue Cheese $2.50
*Rib
12 Oz. 45 18 Oz. 59 *Filet
6 Oz. 48 10
DINNER DAILY @ 5
LOCAL LIVE MUSIC
THURS - SAT NIGHT
CALAMARI wasabi aioli, red pepper remoulade 15
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
spicy marinara, fresh tomatoes, garlic, toast points 16
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE panko fried, ginger dill aioli, green tomato & poblano chow chow, micro cilantro 16
AHI TUNA POKE*
ponzu, pineapple, avocado, sesame, wonton chips 16
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
roasted red pepper coulis, sweet + spicy jelly, goat cheese, balsamic 13
KIMCHI LETTUCE WRAPS
crispy pork belly, ponzu drizzle, kimchi, radishes 13
BEEF CARPACCIO*
filet mignon, arugula, lemon and truffle oil, capers, parmesan 16
HAND SELECTED OYSTERS*
cucumber mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce market price
LOW COUNTRY SHE-CRAB local crab roe, sherry, lemon aioli 12
TRADITIONAL WEDGE red onion, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, house made bleu cheese dressing 12
PICKLED BEET micro arugula, heirloom baby carrots, pickled beets, almond crusted goat cheese, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette 12
TRADITIONAL CAESAR grilled romaine, croutons, parmesan, in-house caesar dressing 12
SPINACH + ARUGULA pears, red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, bacon vinaigrette 12
BURRATA CAPRESE fresh mozzarella, burrata, cherry tomatoes, lemon + basil vinaigrette, sweet balsamic reduction, grilled ciabatta 13
ADLUH GOUDA GRITS | SPINACH 6
TRUFFLED FRIES | WHIPPED POTATOES | GARLIC HARICOT VERTS 7
BROWN BRUSSELS + PROSCIUTTO | ASPARAGUS 8
GROUPER CASINO ancient grains, baby spinach, bacon, andouille, cremini mushrooms, blistered cherry tomatoes, thyme + whole grain mustard cream sauce 36
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
parmesan potato puree, lemon beurre blanc 45
PISTACIO ENCRUSTED AHI TUNA* sesame rice, radishes wasabi + edamame puree, pickled ginger vinaigrette 35
SHRIMP + GRITS
cognac bechamel, haricot verts, coastal shrimp, Adluh Far m’s grits, trinity of peppers, onions, tasso ham gravy 28
CRAB + SHRIMP PICCATA romesco, toasted almonds, gouda grits, asparagus 34
CHOCOLATE TORTE gluten free, chocolate curls, vanilla ice cream 12
CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
dolce caramel sauce 12
PEACH + BANANA BREAD PUDDING candied bacon, vanilla ice cream 13
7 OZ EMBER GRILLED FILET MIGNON
spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes, whipped potatoes, carmelized shallot + gorgonzola compound butter 65
CABERNET BRAISED LAMB SHANK roasted baby carrots, blistered cherry tomatoes, truffle whipped potatoes, bordelaise
14 OZ NEW YORK STRIP + FRITES
creminis, 45 grass fed beef, demi, truffle and parm frites, brown brussels sprouts, horseradish aioli 55
PAN SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS romesco, gouda grits, asparagus, toasted almonds 36
SHRIMP ETOUFFEE Adluh Farm’s stone grits, coastal shrimp, andouille + blue crab etoufee 34
CARROT CAKE cream cheese frosting, fresh carrot 13
STRAWBERRY CAKE cream cheese frosting, strawberries 13
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