The Boy's guidebook
Food Scene
Hands down, the best food (affordable) we have found on this island. They have a daily special, they are all awesome.
28 locals recommend
Jane Bistro and Bar
28 Shelter Cove LnHands down, the best food (affordable) we have found on this island. They have a daily special, they are all awesome.
Just Awesome, they don't take reservations. But worth the wait.
182 locals recommend
Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdJust Awesome, they don't take reservations. But worth the wait.
Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope RdGreat menu of fresh seafood.
The photo is misleading. There is a cooking school upstairs.
But downstairs is where the good food is. They also have a little Cucina and marketplace next door. Great Italian food.
23 locals recommend
Michael Anthony's Cooking Demostration Class
37 New Orleans RdThe photo is misleading. There is a cooking school upstairs.
But downstairs is where the good food is. They also have a little Cucina and marketplace next door. Great Italian food.
Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdFine dining with a casual approach.
Holy Tequila!
33 Office Park RdGreat margaritas and very inventive food.
Relish
33 Office Park RdSome good Asian items on the menu.
Frankie Bones
200 Merchant StYummy steaks and cocktails.
Robber's Row Grill
10 Clubhouse DrClose by good eats.
The French Bakery & European Cuisine
28 Shelter Cove LnBest crepes and wonderful menu
Old Oyster Factory Restaurant
101 Marshland Road
Sunset Grille
43 Jenkins Island RdGreat fried seafood at the Jarvis location on North end.
78 locals recommend
The Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek
104 William Hilton PkwyGreat fried seafood at the Jarvis location on North end.
Marleys Shrimp & Burger Shack
35 Office Park RdGreat food. The best Cuban sandwich on the island.
Charbar Co.
33 Office Park RdIncredible burgers!
Red Fish Restaurant
8 Archer RdA great favorite of ours.
Bad Biscuit
1 Dunnagans AlleyGreat menu and the best hashbrowns I have had on the island
The lobby bar and restaurant called Blue, has a nice menu and their coconut shrimp is delicious.
Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa
The lobby bar and restaurant called Blue, has a nice menu and their coconut shrimp is delicious.
Annie O's Kitchen
11 Arrow RdThe best chicken sandwich on the island.
Substituted chicken for the seafood chimichanga. It was absolutely amazing! We have been here several times and everything is good.
Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant
130 Arrow RdSubstituted chicken for the seafood chimichanga. It was absolutely amazing! We have been here several times and everything is good.
Best steak on the island. The restaurant is a little salt forward but very delicious. 
Bowdie's Chophouse
Best steak on the island. The restaurant is a little salt forward but very delicious. 
Our favorite restaurant on the island! Great French food with a Southern twist owned by some great Italians.
Chez Georges Bistro & Bar
Our favorite restaurant on the island! Great French food with a Southern twist owned by some great Italians.
This service will do all of your grocery shopping and have them in your refrigerator at your scheduled time.
Low Country Grocery Runner
This service will do all of your grocery shopping and have them in your refrigerator at your scheduled time.
Sage Room
75 Pope AveIncredible food and atmosphere. We love to sit at the chef's bar.
ELA'S On the Water
1 Shelter Cove LnSome of the best scallops ever! Very romantic!
Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdGreat selection of great food. Just cant go wrong.
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
18 New Orleans RdAwesome seafood, vibrant dining.
Benny's Coastal Kitchen
Our new HOTSPOT. Beautiful summer sunsets.
The best pasta in town...county...maybe the state. It is one restaurant that I want to be more dressy.
22 locals recommend
Ombra Cucina Italiana
1000 William Hilton PkwyThe best pasta in town...county...maybe the state. It is one restaurant that I want to be more dressy.
Second best steakhouse on the island, and a bit more affordable than Bowdies. However, we will come here if it is just the two of us, Bowdies is more group friendly.
10 locals recommend
Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse
26 New Orleans RdSecond best steakhouse on the island, and a bit more affordable than Bowdies. However, we will come here if it is just the two of us, Bowdies is more group friendly.
Not for the regular menu, it is fine and enjoyable, but the unexpected is the Sunday brunch offereings.
134 locals recommend
Poseidon Coastal Cuisine
38 Shelter Cove LnNot for the regular menu, it is fine and enjoyable, but the unexpected is the Sunday brunch offereings.
Great and a bit posh! The Sunday brunch is divine. The bottomless marys and mimosas just means they get watered down after a bit.
Links, an American Grill
11 Lighthouse LnGreat and a bit posh! The Sunday brunch is divine. The bottomless marys and mimosas just means they get watered down after a bit.
Hands down our favorite hang out. Not so much on the busy summer weekends, but great food, drink, view and staff.
35 locals recommend
Sea Pines Beach Club
87 N Sea Pines DrHands down our favorite hang out. Not so much on the busy summer weekends, but great food, drink, view and staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fishcamp on Broad Creek
11 Simmons RdGreat bar to enjoy the marshland. Great food and drink.
Neighborhoods
Great area for shopping, people watching and sightseeing. Quarterdeck and CQ's are great dining options.
133 locals recommend
Harbour Town
Great area for shopping, people watching and sightseeing. Quarterdeck and CQ's are great dining options.
Many of our favorite restaurants and shopping are in Shelter Cove. Be sure and check out the marina too.
44 locals recommend
Shelter Cove
Many of our favorite restaurants and shopping are in Shelter Cove. Be sure and check out the marina too.
Sea Pines Fitness Center
71 Lighthouse RdRental Companies
Hilton Head Baby Rental
The place to rent additional beach equipment or have everything rented through these guys and it will be waiting for you on the beach of choice.
12 locals recommend
Shore Beach Services
116 Arrow RdThe place to rent additional beach equipment or have everything rented through these guys and it will be waiting for you on the beach of choice.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Please don't ask for plastic straws. Save the Turtles!
In recent years we have had a record number of turtles migrating and laying eggs on our beaches.
Ways to save
BOGO and 50% off deals
During the off-season, both CRAB and SERG restaurant groups have buy one get one free and/or 50% off 2nd entree specials.