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A photo of The Bluffton Room restaurant
1. The Bluffton Room
4.9
Exceptional(2195)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bluffton
Booked 17 times today
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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2. The Pearl
4.8
Exceptional(2907)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Bluffton
Booked 34 times today
Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more.
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3. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton
4.6
Exceptional(352)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (South Carolina) • Bluffton
Booked 17 times today
At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.
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4. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
4.8
Exceptional(5454)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head
Booked 60 times today
Charlie's Coastal Bistro is a beloved local spot, known for its fresh seafood with a French Lowcountry flare. With its charming atmosphere, it's the perfect place for good food and wine. Reviewers praise the restaurant for its consistently great food and service, and one even called it a 'neighborhood gem'. The ambiance is described as warm, cozy, and relaxing, making it a great place to dine.
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5. Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5078)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head
Booked 35 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.
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6. ELA'S On the Water
4.7
Exceptional(6891)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Hilton Head
Booked 32 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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7. Red Fish - Hilton Head
4.7
Exceptional(5626)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Hilton Head
Booked 20 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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8. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Head Island
4.8
Exceptional(5963)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hilton Head
Booked 48 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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9. WiseGuys Steak & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(5228)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Hilton Head
Booked 32 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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10. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana
4.8
Exceptional(5907)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hilton Head
Booked 48 times today
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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  • Carol
    South Carolina •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Food and service were excellent...... But noisy and we were in the corner
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    Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)Price: Expensive• Seafood• Hilton Head
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    4.8
  • Dana
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent. Fabulous dinner and wonderful staff. Calibogue Seafood Stew was amazing!
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    The PearlPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bluffton
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    4.8
  • Nancy
    South Carolina •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server, Kara set the tone of the evening She was welcoming and gracious with awesome energy !!!!  The baked oysters never disappoint and the American Wagyu is something to dream about until next time. The yellowfin grouper was fresh and delicious. Finished off with the delicious tart and sweet Keylime pie and cappuccino. 10/10 !!!! Chef hits a home run every time ! 
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    The Bluffton RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bluffton
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    4.9
  • Ella
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had a great time! Our waitress, Madison, was super helpful and kind. We had an issue with the temperature of our appetizer and she quickly fixed the situation. Our food was delicious and all the wait staff were incredibly attentive and nice.
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    Nectar Farm Kitchen- BlufftonPrice: Moderate• Regional American (South Carolina)• Bluffton
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    4.6
  • Theresa
    Atlanta •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was my first time in Savannah, and although a reservation for dinner on Valentine’s Day was unavailable, we were able to get one for the night before in early evening. When we found the table for two to be quite small, we were quickly and pleasantly moved to a table for four. Drinks were the Savannah Peach (smooth and not too strong). Our dinner included French onion soup, grouper, crab cakes, and sides. Dessert (excellent choices) was chocolate mousse cake and the Peach Trio. The entire meal was absolutely delicious. Our server was attentive, accommodating, informative and not at all intrusive. Over all, a wonderful experience for a special, romantic long weekend. Our only regret - we wanted to return for dinner on Saturday evening, but there were no tables available. Next time…
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    Vic's on the RiverPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Historic District - North
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    4.7

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