50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Hilton Head Island

“The restaurant had exceptional food and service. My husband and I celebrated our 15th anniversary here and they made sure that everything was perfect, down to where they sat us. The area is beautiful. We will definitely go back every time we visit Hilton Head.“

“Had lunch at Hudson’s for the first time today. Service was impeccable, food was wonderful. Have never had such good hush puppies! Brittany was our server - could not have asked for anyone better.“

“Food is great! My husband and I visit every time we are at HHI. Their clams strips are the best we have EVER had. The hush puppies are delicious as well. This visit I tried their crab cake from the waiters suggestion. It was this "Marylander" approved! Thanks Rich for the recommendation and great service! See you on the next visit.“

“We’ve been to both the lounge for a nice date and the oceanfront dining with our toddler and love both. Tushar was our server when we had our toddler and he was very accommodating, I swear he got my son’s food served within ten minutes which was nice because we were only able to get a late reservation for the evening so our son was pretty tired by the time we sat down. I ordered a mule and the Sweet Corn Risotto, both were delicious. The risotto was a great mix of flavors including fried shrimp, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese.
After dinner, we split up and some of us went upstairs to the lounge to get drinks. Thomas was busy but made our drinks exactly as we liked them once he was available. We originally asked if we could sit on the patio outside but there were no servers available so we sat with Thomas at the bar. After we ordered a second drink, the host offered to help us carry our drinks out to the patio if we still wanted to sit outside. I didn’t catch his name but he was very sweet about it, we declined but appreciated it. I don’t think a Moscow mule was even on their menu as an option but both Tushar and Thomas were willing to make them for me.
I highly recommend this location for a fancy date or a nice evening out with the family.“

“The food was fantastic. I had the broiled and blackened seafood platter. Very good. The cheese grits were also very good.“

“Great Food , Bad. Service .“

“We came to crazy crab and was lucky enough to have Susan as our waitress. Susan is the greatest waitress I’ve had at any restaurant ever. She makes sure we get our food in a reasonable time and we don’t stay thirsty. I would give susan a 100/10 on service and I think she needs a raise.“

“9/17/25 was our 2nd trip to Benny's and it did not disappoint either time. Our first trip was last fall when you had just opened & the rooftop was not completed yet. Me, my sister & my niece were delighted with our choices...grouper, seafood cannelloni , Brazilian fish stew...WOW!! But what we were most impressed with was our waiter, Ladrae' Foster, a young 20 year old man. He was lots of fun and very knowledgeable about the menu. We asked LOTS of questions about entrees and he always had the most detailed answer. Excellent service, too! We'll definitely be back!“

“This place is amazing!! Jenna was such a good server and so attentive! If you want a good view and good food then come here!“

“It is the only place I want to eat for dinner on HHI!“

“Love the food and service!“

“Love this place. Oysters are so good and the service is great“

“Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so cozy and quaint. We’ve been twice this month. We can’t wait to go back.“

“NO BONES ABOUT IT, THE RIBS ARE OUTSTANDING -- my husband and I have eaten at Red Fish every time we've visited HHI in the last 15 plus years. To-date, I've always gone seafood: sea bass, grouper, salmon and scallops. Decided to mix it up and go for the rack of ribs (or should it read raaaaaaaack of ribs). It filled a very large oval dish. Despite the size, the ribs were perfectly cooked, moist, tender, fell right off the bone. The sides of slaw and blue cheese potato gratin were great too. Well done Red Fish, well done. PS -- took half the ribs home and ate them for lunch today.“

“Best food ever, it’s the first place we go when we arrive and we typically eat here 2-3 times before we leave.“

“We had the most enjoyable dinner. Atmosphere was great! Our server Jessica was fantastic! Dinner was delicious! 5 stars!! Loved it!!“

“We found this place on our way home and wanted something different from fast food and I must say this place was amazing. The food was amazing. Everyone who worked there was extremely nice. Our waitress was very friendly and made our visit pleasant. We will definitely be back next time we are in Hilton Head. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“First time there tonight. We could not be more pleased. The owner and staff exceeded our expectations. We frequently eat out in both Hilton Head and Bluffton and we highly recommend Sea Grass Grille.“

“Food and Service was Great !“

“Amazing dishes, tasty plus fulfilling“

“We had such a wonderful experience at Coastal Capri! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was outstanding. James was an excellent waiter—friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. He truly made our experience extra special. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Coastal Capri to anyone looking for a great Italian dining experience!“

“We went to Alexander's for the first time in honor of our anniversary. It was outstanding! Food and service were top notch and they even brought out a piece of peanut butter pie with a Happy Anniversary chocolate piece on it at the end. We will definitely come back!“

“Bluffton location is fantastic. Great food, awesome staff! Thank you Katelynn for such wonderful service!“

“We had blackened shrimp nachos and mahi mahi. Both were delicious. In fact, we enjoyed our meals so much that we have decided to have dinner there tomorrow night as well.“

“We dined at this restaurant last evening arriving around 5:15 and seated right away. Our server, Hart was awesome and our orders were accurate and he went out of his way to accommodate our requests. The atmosphere was nice but started to get really noisy upon our departure. The hush puppies were delicious and our Bloody Mary was exceptional but the rest of our food was mediocre. I will say my scallops were sweet and tender. Everyone else in our party said their dinners were just ok.“

“Love Bowdies! Amazing steaks and service.“

“Outstanding!“

“We have been coming to Hilton Head twice a year for 4 years. This is the first time we visited in the spring and the first time to Celeste Coastal Cuisine. We were absolutely pleased from the greeting as we entered and the great service from our waitress, Deidra. We even received complimentary champagne in honor of our 50th wedding anniversary! The ambience was superb- finally a place where you can hear each other speak and the dinner was delicious. We are due to return in June and it is definitely on our list of restaurants to visit. Thanks again for a wonderful dining experience!“

“Outstanding sound, amazing vibe, great gumbo, and an unforgettable pecan sweet potato pie. After 4 decades of visiting Hilton Head yearly, I've finally found a place on the island with authentic soul.“

“Great people, amazing food, and good vibes!“

“Our Favorite!! Family friendly, good food, beautiful view, beach front, drinks and more!!“

“Buddington, our waiter was amazing! So pleasant and knowledgeable. Food delicious!! View amazing! Sunset - ahhhh!!!“

“The food was outstanding Highly recommend will definitely be back Lord willing“

“I recently had a wonderful dining experience at the Sage room and highly recommend visiting. The fresh, high-quality food was exceptional, particularly the steak which outperformed many luxury chains. Beyond the impressive menu, the atmosphere was warm, and the staff was both attentive and professional. It is clear the owners prioritize, every detail of the guest experience.“

“Sarah is an amazing host!! Thank you for the fantastic food and service!! Fun night!! Highly recommend! Thanks Sarah!!“

“Shout out to Will the late night bartender! He's attentive even in the hectic busy moments. He's caring and concerened. Bamboo has amazing food, and even better staff! Love you guys, and we'll make itout again the next chance we have.“

“Great price on oysters, great seafood tacos! Trivia night was fun as well.“

“My wife and I had dinner there on Saturday evening We were seated immediately with no wait which was great. We ordered the Texas fajitas with a side of freshly prepared guacamole along with 2 margaritas. Both the food and drinks were excellent. Our server checked on us several times throughout our meal to make sure we didn’t need anything else. Great food and great experience.“

“Exceptional brunch this morning.“

“Possibly the best burgers around that we have had!“

“My experience was good! I ordered the gizzard/liver mixed. I don’t eat gizzard but hers was on point…. No long chewing at all. They were Soft and almost melted in my mouth. The server was nice. My main dish was stewed shrimp & SNOW CRAB… the flavor was everything. However, my only issue was that my dish did not have snow crab meat but imitation crab meat. I hope when visit again, there’s some real crab meat on the plate“

“Cool drinks !! And good burgers.“

“Our family had a great meal at Tio’s on Tuesday night. Our server was Maria and she was excellent! Very friendly, professional and efficient.“

“This was my first time at Black Marlin and it was truly outstanding! My best friend and I get mussels at restaurants all over town, and these are some of the best ones we've had so far in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area!! Bryce was our server and took such great care of us!! (Thank you Bryce for making us bread! 🥹) Overall a great experience and would highly recommend! Will be back for sure!“

“The food was good, but we had a really weird experience at the beginning. My mother and I walked in and requested a table for two. The hostess says “do you have a reservation, we don’t take walk ins.” We didn’t have a reservation so we left. But I was so hungry after just getting off a plane that I didn’t want to search for a new place. I looked up Jane online and made a res for 1:00 (it was 12:49… and there were tons of available time slots). So we walked back in and told the same hostess we had a reservation. Then while we sat and waited 10 min for a table we listened to her tell other walk ins it was a 10 min wait. The whole thing was so strange. I think my salad was good, but definitely annoyed by the initial service (waitress super sweet though).“

“Such a beautiful experience!! The food was amazing. The portion sizes were amazing. The staff were some of the kindest and most hospitable folks ever. Our waiter even ran outside to help us take photos! Can’t wait to visit again.“

“Carlton was our server last night, and I would just like to say that he is amazing! We are here visiting for my husband and I wedding anniversary. He built a rapport and continued to check in with us while our dinner was being cooked and was attentive to detail.“

“Skillets is absolutely amazing! From the food to the beautiful ambience. Our waitress Marilyn was so kind and attentive. I had the Mahi tacos. They were the best I've ever had. There chef Keman cooked everything to perfection. All of the toppings were homemade. Love that place!“

“amazing service and food. will return and recommend“

“The food and service made this one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Our server, Meagan, was absolutely phenomenal and went above and beyond to make our anniversary celebration special. My boyfriend and I are both Omni associates from another property, and Meagan truly embodied the exceptional level of hospitality we strive to provide for our own guests. Her attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine care made our evening unforgettable.

We also want to recognize Wilson, our dining room attendant, who was incredibly attentive throughout our meal. He consistently checked in to make sure we were enjoying everything and was always accommodating to any needs we had. Together, Meagan and Wilson provided outstanding service and made our anniversary dinner feel truly special.

For our meal, we enjoyed the ceviche, she-crab soup, rack of lamb, and the Wagyu special. Every dish was exceptional, and it’s hard to pick a favorite, but the ceviche and the creamed corn were absolutely outstanding. The flavors, presentation, and quality of the food exceeded our expectations and made the entire experience even more memorable.

We will definitely be returning to both this property and restaurant in the future. Thank you to Meagan, Wilson, and the culinary team for such an incredible anniversary dinner.“