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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Hilton Head

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Hilton Head? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (407)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

It was Chef Munjid and his wife Tammy’s dream to one day be able to open their own Mediterranean restaurant and share his cuisine with the world. That dream is now a reality with Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen. Together they take great pride in making each plate transport you to the Greek Isles or the banks of the Mediterranean Sea where some of the finest cuisine is served. We are excited to bring you some flavors from the Mediterranean and we hope you enjoy!

As we are in our peak season we are requesting that you have patience as our cuisine is made to order. You will find no precooked items and we do not use microwaves or steam tables to heat or store food. In addition, no frozen items except those that should be such as French fries or ice cream desserts.

We take pride in our quality and request if have any concerns or not satisfied please ask to speak with Tammy the owner.

Thank you for choosing us as part of your dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

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AmyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful and delicious! We’ll be back! Thank you for a warm and cozy Christmas Eve experience.

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The Bluffton Room

4.9

4.9 (2165)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.

Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

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maria

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Love this place!Food and service is the absolute best. Dana our server was absolutely the BEST

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Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

4.9 (1837)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Due to the intimacy of our Restaurant and to guarantee your dining experience reservations are almost always required all year long.

Please be mindful when booking reservations. If you select "outdoor seating" you will be dining on our screened in patio. Requests for bar seating can only be made by calling the restaurant - not through reserving times on Open Table. For same day reservations please call the restaurant after 3:00 for the most up to date availability!

Our Food is Fresh, Our Wines are Old, Our Recipes are Timeless, Our Family is Yours.

Grazie,
Amanda

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Great evening! Food was delicious. We were not rushed. Great service

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Alfred's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2217)

$31 to $50

European

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

For an unforgettable evening on Hilton Head Island, head to Alfred's Restaurant for German and European cuisine by chef Heath Prosser and his team. Care has been taken to bring a wide wine selection from around the world-France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and of course Germany to pair with the menu. Nothing is overlooked to ensure the globally-inspired dishes at Alfred's Restaurant go beyond expectations. Along with many entrées from the land & sea, we also offer German selections, including sauerbraten, jaegerschnitzel, roasted duckling and the popular German mix platter. With indoor dining as well as our new covered and heated outdoor courtyard, you are sure to find the right seat in the house. Reservations highly recommended. Due to increased no show and last minute cancellation activity, you may be asked to provide a credit card when making your reservation. Charges will only be processed for no shows and last minute cancellations that cannot be re booked.

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JohnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding restaurant. Our 2nd time here in the last 2 months. Had the fish special, others had the beef Wellington. Cooked to perfection. Definitely one of the top restaurants in Hilton Head.

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Halibut Provencale

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Potato Crusted Halibut

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Sautéed Shrimp

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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

4.9 (5350)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Focusing predominately on fresh local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare, Charlie’s is the place for good food, good wine and unforgettable memories all enjoyed in a quaint French country atmosphere.

A Savannah native, Charlie Golson’s interest in the French language and culture took him to Paris. After a long stint in the fast paced hotel kitchens of Washington DC, he was ready to move back closer to home. It was at that time he was able to open up a one room French bistro. The restaurant has grown over the years, but the ‘Green Star’ remains steadfast in offering the finest ingredients the Low country has to offer with a menu that is hand written daily. Resort Casual.

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richard

Dined 6 days ago

Favorite restaurant on HHI. Always excellent service and food. Server Amanda treated us great. We had pan roast oysters with sherry cream broth, roast oysters ,Monkfish with wild mushrooms sauce, ,very good, blackened redfish, even better, also half priced bottle of wine night, Desert, pave chocolate, caramel cake, and cream brûlée. We have been dinning here once a year since the 70s. When Charlie’s was where the sea grass grill is now.

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Bread Pudding Crème Anglaise

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The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

4.9 (1469)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires.
Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”
Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.
Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts.
Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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LoriVIP

Dined 1 day ago

One of our favorite go-to spots. Always reliably delicious food, exceptional service (thanks, Jen!) and charming atmosphere. See you next time. 😘

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Chicken Parmigiana

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The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1688)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio Seating

Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

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LoraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

All around cozy, inviting, wonderful evening. The family owned restaurant/gallery provides unique Entrees, interesting art pieces, and music. Made the evening out for my husbands birthday, quite special.

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Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

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Seared Diver Scallops

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Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1224)

$31 to $50

French

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Chez Georges is a gathering place for families, friends, and neighbors located on the South End of Hilton Head Island.

We serve traditional bistro staples, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Lowcountry.

Our spirits are high quality and hand picked and our wine list is carefully curated of French imports and French-style selections.

Reservations recommended. Indoor & outdoor dining available.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

Food, wine, and service truly outstanding! We will be back.

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Apéritif Wine Hour

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4.8

4.8 (3284)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.

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Lori

Dined 5 days ago

It was a magical Christmas. Peter was the most amazing server, and the food was out of this world! We highly recommend the seared tuna....10/10!

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Seared Ahi Tuna

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Calamari Puttanesca

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River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

4.8 (398)

$50 and over

American

Bluffton

About the restaurant

River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them.
River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle.
River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge.

In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.

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KimVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food. Our second time there. We requested Bryce for our server since he was amazing the first time. He is amazing. Wonderful ambience.

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Venison Tenderloin

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Thomas Rivers Brown Wine Dinner

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