Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Hilton Head Island

17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) restaurant

1. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

Exceptional(5359)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head

Booked 25 times today

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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2. ELA'S On the Water

4.7

Exceptional(6844)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head

Booked 16 times today

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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3. The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1689)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Hilton Head

Booked 5 times today

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 SeatingPrivate Dining Room Available for up to 35 PeopleWine Spectator Award of Excellence

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4. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1242)

Price: Expensive

• French • Hilton Head

Booked 25 times today

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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5. Red Fish - Hilton Head

4.7

Exceptional(5600)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head

Booked 12 times today

Red Fish specializes in excellent seafood and steaks. A recipient of Wine Spectator Magazine's Best of Award of Excellence since 2001, Red Fish offers over 1300 wines from around the world for you to choose in our retail shop to enjoy with your meal (with a small corkage fee) or to take home.

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6. Alfred's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Expensive

• European • Hilton Head

Booked 3 times today

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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7. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(5054)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head

Booked 16 times today

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.

8. Jane Bistro & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(3034)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head

Booked 18 times today

Jane Bistro & Bar, voted Favorite New Restaurant AND Favorite New Chef , is the perfect place for friends and family to gather. Delicious food, creative cocktails and interesting beer and wines are served in an urban coastal comfort, inside and out. Join the Jane Family to celebrate lowcountry living in style!

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9. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

4.7

Exceptional(5914)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head

Booked 41 times today

A walk through the doors into the fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960s and t's restaurants in the big cities across America. Frankie Bones serves coveted American-Italian cuisine seven days a week and is located next to WiseGuys on Main Street on Hilton Head Island and off Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton. Lunch at Frankie Bones is about signature sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh seafood, crisp flatbreads, entrée salads, and premium pasta dishes. Always fresh and always fabulous! Served from 11 AM until 4 PM, Monday through Saturday, Frankie Bones is the perfect atmosphere for a business or family lunch.

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10. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(5180)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Hilton Head

Booked 39 times today

WiseGuys features several small plates including pizzettas, sliders, nightly specialty items, not to mention our steaks! Highlights of the menu include local seafood creations and hand selected premium steaks from sterling silver. Our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days for maximum flavor and tenderness in every bite. An aged steak is not just an aged steak at wiseguys; it is a wiseguys prepared steak, and is truly the best on hilton head. In fact, WiseGuys has such a strong menu and following that we were voted "Best Martini Bar," "Best Steak," and "Best Tapas" in recent years. Unique to the island for its contemporary and sophisticated feel, WiseGuys has quickly become Hilton Head Island's see-and-be-seen dining hot spot. Our luxurious dining room, accompanied by a modern bar and lounge, will transport you away from the island and into an urban restaurant atmosphere. The amazing ambiance is second-to-none on Hilton Head. WiseGuys features an expansive bar, a cosmopolitan lounge, a semi-private dining room with an award-winning wine list of over 200 bottles. We also have a Wine Keeper system, which ensures every glass of wine is as good as the first. You are invited through the stainless-steel doors into our plush and friendly environment where you can savor our steaks, sample the wines, and share our passion.

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LouVIP
New York City •59 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always the best at Chez Georges. George always cooks up flavorful seafood. My favorite is the Bouillabaisse - freshest of fish and a variety of shellfish - so good. The cocktails and wine are a step ahead - Eric at the bar is one knowledgeable guy. AGN (another good night)! Lou L.
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Chez Georges Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• French• Hilton Head
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4.9
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Richard
Columbus •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent. Being a slow time of the year we were still very pleased with our server, Delaney (not 100%sure if I got it correct) great service, food was excellent atmosphere perfect. We were visiting with our granddaughter and spouse and they loved everything ! Thx
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ELA'S On the WaterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hilton Head
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4.7
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renayVIP
South Carolina •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
I had the Chilean Sea Bass and my husband had pork chops. Both were awesome. The service was perfect. All in all in was an excellent experience.
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Red Fish - Hilton HeadPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head
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4.7
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LoraVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
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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The Studio, An Artistic Dining ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Hilton Head
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4.9
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Alicia
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
My husband ordered the duck & he said his was cooked perfectly - medium rare. The scalloped potatoes & veggies (green beans & carrots) were also delicious. He cleaned his plate. I had the smoked salmon appetizer which was good, not much different than what can be found in Costco or ordering online - it came with a lovely horseradish & dill sauce. I also had the crab, avocado appetizer which was more interesting. We had an early reservation which is what I prefer to eating later, but there were people waiting by the time we left around 6:30.
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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head
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4.9

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

2. ELA'S On the Water

3. The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4. Chez Georges Bistro & Bar

5. Red Fish - Hilton Head

6. Alfred's Restaurant

7. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

8. Jane Bistro & Bar

9. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island

10. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge

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