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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Hilton Head

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1684)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head

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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Debbi

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Consistently excellent, both food and service. I usually order the pallet, which consists of three smaller portions of fish, lamb chops, and filet. All three dressed differently and delicious.

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Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

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Seared Diver Scallops

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The Bluffton Room

4.9

4.9 (2164)

$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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DeborahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Ryleigh was an outstanding server. Our meal was delicious and everyone enjoyed it

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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

4.9 (5329)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Hilton Head

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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Samantha

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner here! The red fish was incredible with those au gratin potatoes! Delish!! We also had the peppermint swirl cheese cake and it was phenomenal! Our server was awesome and gave great recommendations!

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Bread Pudding Crème Anglaise

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Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

4.9

4.9 (1211)

$31 to $50

French

Hilton Head

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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Patrick

Dined 2 days ago

I was in a bit of a hurry so I sat at the bar; the lady bartender was adorable, and she could mix a drink. I order the Beer rib, OMG it was absolutely perfect. Anyway it was a perfect meal, and. I noticed they are gain regulars, thats a big plus. When the locals move in your in the right place.

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Apéritif Wine Hour

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4.8

4.8 (3272)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head

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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RhondaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

First came perfectly chilled martinis. Everything that followed was delicious, but if local pecan crusted flounder with brown butter sauce is a special, order it. Ours came with three large filets served on a copious bed of perfectly cooked green beans accompanied by a yummy square of parmesan polenta. While the Caesar salad was tasty, topped with white anchovies, it had a bit too much of what appeared to be pre-shredded packaged parmesan cheese. For the price, some freshly shaved parm & house-made croutons would have been better. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the pear & arugula salad. There was also a good selection of desserts but, alas, we had dined to well to have any. Kudos to the chef et al in the kitchen & to the bartender. All the rest of the CQ staff, from hostess to servers & bussers, were welcoming & efficient. And, your evening will be made even more perfect if you are seated at a table that includes Michelle as your wait person. Her warmth, efficiency & sense of humor was delightful & topped off a most wonderful evening.

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Calamari Puttanesca

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Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana

4.8

4.8 (5819)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head

About the restaurant

For over 20 years, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana has been Hilton Head’s premier culinary destination, featuring award-winning regional Italian cuisine, impeccable service and warm hospitality. Our innovative culinary team prides itself on sourcing local fresh products and the finest imported ingredients. Menu choices include homemade pasta dishes, delectable veal, prime meats, fresh seafood and house-made desserts. We are also renowned for our extensive yet approachable wine list.
We invite you to enjoy a definitive dining experience amid an ambience that is at once modern, chic and welcoming. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted Michael Anthony’s their “Favorite Fine Dining” restaurant offering their “Favorite Dessert Menu.”
Michael Anthony’s Cooking School pairs our chefs’ passion and creativity with weekly demonstration-style or hands-on classes. Here you will interact closely with our cooking staff.
Please call or visit our website for reservations and class schedule.

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JeanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service and food. We enjoy eating in the wine room.

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Tiramisu Classico

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River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff

4.8

4.8 (396)

$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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WilliamVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First rate top to bottom. Service in all aspects second to none in region anywhere outside New York. Benny was locally born, just 22 years old yet obviously well trained professional. Menu included several rarely seen in other establishments outside this area. Not inexpensive, but worth the splurge for special occasions like our anniversary tonight. Will return again and again. Well done Montage!

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Venison Tenderloin

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Thomas Rivers Brown Wine Dinner

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ELA'S On the Water

4.7

4.7 (6808)

$30 and under

Seafood

Hilton Head

About the restaurant

Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.

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ScottVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome experience as usual! Out standing food and service also as usual. One of our favorites!

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Salmon Rockefeller

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Ela's Crab Cakes

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Miramare Italiano

4.7

4.7 (727)

$31 to $50

Italian

Burton

About the restaurant

Please join us for an authentic Italian experience under the direction of Chef Luca, a natural-born and raised Italian from Naples. The menus will change with the seasons as only the freshest ingredients will be utilized from neighboring farms and local resources. In addition to a unique food presentation, you will experience a choreographed table service like no other. From the point of your reservation to the seating of your table, it is our goal to take you to the vineyards and cobblestone markets of Italy.

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JohannaVIP

Dined on 5 Dec 2024

Food is delicious. Server Perry is wonderful. We love this restaurant.

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4.6

4.6 (838)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Hilton Head

About the restaurant

Just steps from the ocean, this sensory dining experience boasts the spectacular culinary flare the Island has been waiting for. With the highest quality USDA Prime Grade beef selections, the freshest seafood and pasta dishes along with decadent dessert creations, the hh prime menu is top of mind for Island residents and visitors alike. From the classic New York strip to a Prime aged Chicago Style Bone-in Ribeye to the savory Filet Mignon, hh prime boasts the best steaks for even the most traveled connoisseur. For a lighter fare, enjoy our fine selection of the Island's freshest seafood. hh prime features an impressive open show kitchen with grand interior and exterior fireplaces, dinner hour music, and a wine room. This two-story restaurant presents a new intimate dining experience both inside and out where everyone can enjoy a vacation ambiance while they dine and relax at hh prime.

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DonnaVIP

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

We were so excited to discover that HH Prime still offered the regular menu as an option on Thanksgiving! Their food is always delicious (fish of the day was sea bass) and Michael made it such an enjoyable experience! Thanks for making our holiday!!

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