10 Best Southern Restaurants in Hilton Head Island

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Relish

Relish Southern • $$
33 Office Park Rd #216, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Vegetable Spring Rolls
General TSO's Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken
Bang Bang Shrimp
Mongolian Beef
Beef Pho

“Relish is a great place to stop for pho on the island, especially if you're staying in Sea Pines as this is just outside the north entrance and directly accessible by bike. We haven't had a pho spot nearby in our hometown for the longest time, so one of the things we look forward to the most about going down to Hilton Head is biking to Relish to get some pho. The atmosphere here is great. The windows are tinted so even if it's a bright summer day it has a great, cozy ambience inside. There are a few tables outside for outdoor dining underneath the building awning/cover. There's a wishing fountain and small grass areas in the courtyard outside that kids can enjoy before/during/after eating, and a great movie theater with a small selection of movies just around the corner if you're looking for dinner and a movie.Parking: Relish adjoins a grocery store parking lot, so even if there isn't any spots in the aisles of parking directly across from it (rare, but it happens sometimes), there should be parking a short walk away by Harris Teeter. There are bike racks to lock up bikes nearby and additional ones in front of and around the corner of Harris Teeter if you want to grab a great meal and some groceries.Kid-friendliness: Our kids love stopping by Relish and sharing pho with us. The pho comes with bean sprouts and jalapenos on the side -- one of our kids loves the sprouts but just make sure not to let the little ones have any that came into contact with the jalapenos without a warning!“

4.6 Superb56 Reviews
A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant American • $$
32 Palmetto Bay Rd Suite 4A, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Charleston Fried Green Tomato blt
Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
Mushroom and Shrimp
Baked Mac N Cheese
Green Tomato Stack
Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp blt Salad
Lowcountry Boil
Pimento Cheese
Banana Pudding

“Best meal I have had down here yet. By a long shot…the shrimp and grits?!? Stupid good. The pimento cheese dip? Seriously. It’s just above anything else. Service was prompt. We sat outside under a large canopy/tent/umbrella. Fun vibe. Would absolutely come back again. Maybe even tomorrow…!Wheelchair accessibility: Not bad. They have a side gate to get in which is a bit gentler ramp than the one on the main entrance.“

4.5 Superb170 Reviews
Roy's Place Cafe & Catering American • $
33 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island

“Roy and his staff went above and beyond to create an amazing private rehearsal dinner for us! The portions were large, the taste was out of this world and the chef was AMAZING! From the first phone call Roy was pleasant, kind and accommodating to all of our desires! He was always available and so helpful with us being so many states away. No one left hungry and people are still talking about how delicious the food was weeks later!!! We can't thank you enough for making our special evening even that more special and delicious!!! A must for any event you have - can't wait to use Roy and his company again when we visit South Carolina!!!! Xo“

4.9 Superb14 Reviews
Southern Coney And Breakfast Breakfast • $
70 Pope Ave # J, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich
The Kitchen Sink on a Biscuit
Cinnamon French Toast Special
Pancake Eggs Toast Hasbrowns
Five Silver Dollar Pancakes
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Healthy Start Breakfast
Banana Pancakes
Hash Brown

“I almost don't want to write this review as I am afraid of it getting too popular! This is the best breakfast and lunch in the low country. Pancakes to die for, coffee for the conessieur, and bacon perfectly cooked. The chicken salad BLT wrap with a side of homemade potato salad was amazing. Great service and reasonable prices make this a go-to stop again and again!Kid-friendliness: Made a smiley face out of eggs and bacon at the personal request of my 5 year old.“

4.5 Superb111 Reviews
Harbour Town Bakery & Cafe Bakery • $
140 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

The Breakfast blt
Sandwich
Avocado
Toast

“My wife and I had my birthday lunch here (7th March '24) the food was excellent, very tasty and well presented in a beautiful setting.I can highly recommend this place....we will be back.Michael Dunn CG ...former chef to HM Queen Elizabeth II (16yrs)“

4.5 Superb84 Reviews
Annie O's Kitchen Southern • $$
11 Target Rd, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Family Chicken N Dumplings
Southern Fried Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken
Homemade Baked Beans
Banana Pudding
Shrimp & Grits
Traditional blt
Fried Shrimp
Vinegar Slaw
Pie

“We had a party of 9 and really enjoyed our dinners. Spicy fried chicken, fried shrimp and chicken and dumplings were all really tasty. The sides were very good as well. BYO wine. Nothing fancy atmosphere wise but just good southern food. Thanks for a great night!“

4.4 Superb79 Reviews
Bad Biscuit Southern • $
On The Ocean Side, 1 North Forest Beach Drive Coligny Plaza, Unit B2, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Biscuit with Caramel & Rum Cheese
Chicken Biscuit with Pimento Cheese
Egg Cheese and Bacon Biscuit
Hot Shot Chicken Biscuit
Rooster Biscuits N Gravy
BYO Biscuit Sandwich
Big Bad blt Biscuit
Shrimp N Grits Bowl
Southern Chick Bowl
Breakfast Plate

“Best sausage gravy my son has ever had - and he considers himself quite the connoisseur. The spicy chicken was perfectly spicy. But the biscuits were the real MVP: giant, fluffy, buttery and just absolute perfection. Love this little gem right in the middle of “

4.3 Superb129 Reviews
The Lucky Rooster Kitchen and Bar American • $$
841 William Hilton Pkwy Unit A, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp & Scallops
Braised Short Rib
Steak Frites GF
Duck Fat Fries
Tuna Tartare
Stuffed Eggs
Lucky Burger
Pan Seared
Calamari

“4.5⭐️ Great service and good food. Super knowledgeable and kind waiter, Oz. He even called to let us know we left our credit card. Had beet salad to start with and braised short rib. Husband had fried chicken. Options are a bit heavy overall but it is southern style cooking!“

4.2 Good340 Reviews
Lucky Beach Bar + Kitchen American • $$
14 Folly Field Rd, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Chopped BBQ Chicken Salad
Grilled Vegetable Wrap
Lucky Beach Cobb Salad
Kids Chicken Fingers
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tropical Fish Tacos
Sheet Pan Nachos
Southern Burger
Beach Burger
Potato Salad

“Went to eat with family great stuff very patient and understanding and attentive great food highly recommend very much kids and family friendly.Only negative or criticism is at front of house. Lady always was on cell phone unless a customer was there rather than helping the rest of the waiters waitresses with serving customers.“

4 Good95 Reviews

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Nectar

Nectar Southern • $
35-A Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island

Customers` Favorites

Southern Chicken & Waffles Brunch
Simple Southern Breakfast
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Biscuit
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken and Waffles
Biscuit Basket
Deviled Eggs
Hash Browns
Sandwich

“We visited on a Tuesday afternoon and had no problem snagging a table outside on their beautiful patio. The staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was lively. We started off with the sweet potato biscuits and were absolutely blown away. They were incredibly tasty, especially with the berry compote. I opted in for the Mahi mahi sandwich which was blackened to perfection and paired nicely with the fry chips. My company also got the Carolina shrimp melt, the chicken n pickles (which was quite spicy), and the chicken salad sandwich. Over all, I would highly recommend checking this place out and maybe even coming during a time they have live music!“

4.1 Good372 Reviews
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