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Restaurants near Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Experience the stunning Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, a luxurious getaway nestled along beautiful beaches and lush landscapes. Where to Eat Near Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island? The dining scene near the resort offers a delightful mix of flavors and atmospheres, perfect for every palate. Enjoy fresh seafood with a delightful Lowcountry twist at charming waterfront bistros, where casual elegance meets coastal charm. Options range from tantalizing Mediterranean-inspired dishes to hearty American fare featuring grilled steaks and craft cocktails. Unwind in inviting spaces that emphasize local ingredients and hospitality, ensuring a memorable culinary experience. Whether you're seeking a lively bistro or a serene dining nook, the area showcases a variety of dining styles to satisfy your cravings.
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A photo of Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head restaurant
1. Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head
4.0
Excellent(139)
££££
• American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 1 time today
Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace is a three meal period restaurant and terrace for the Sonesta Resort serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, located in the Shipyard community. While the menu has a low country flare that is largely focused on seafood, there is a wide variety of selections that delivers options for all tastes. We take great pride in offering delicious food, creative cocktails and warm service, while guests enjoy views of the lush landscape surrounding the resort located just off the ocean.For Thanksgiving Buffet (11:30am-3:30pm) reservations, either book online or call the restaurant at 843-842-2400. For parties of 6 or more you will need to call the restaurant.
A photo of Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte) restaurant
2. Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)
4.9
Exceptional(7099)
££££
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 39 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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3. ELA'S On the Water
4.5
Awesome(8019)
££££
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 34 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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4. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana
4.8
Exceptional(6667)
££££
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 25 times today
For over 22 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 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.
A photo of OMBRA Cucina Italiana restaurant
5. OMBRA Cucina Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(6723)
££££
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 25 times today
Top chef Michael Cirafesi, voted Best Chef Hilton Head Island seven years in a row, brings to Hilton Head Island and the low country region one of the area’s most acclaimed Italian restaurant and bar, OMBRA Cucina Italiana, located in the beautiful Village at Wexford on the south end of Hilton Head Island. Come and enjoy innovative Italian cuisine along with an extensive wine list including Italian Benchmark wines. Stop by to relax at our bar and lounge with a spectacular selection of Italian specialty cocktails, apertifs, and digestivos. Our pasta entrees can be made with gluten free pasta upon request to accommodate customers with allergies. We also have vegan/vegetarian options upon request.
A photo of The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's restaurant
6. The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's
4.9
Exceptional(2088)
££££
• Italian • Hilton Head Island
Booked 31 times today
The Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch, happy hour and dinner, plus an Italian specialty shop. We showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts. Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.
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7. Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.6
Exceptional(4180)
££££
• Seafood • Hilton Head Island
Booked 25 times today
Alexander's is an upscale seafood restaurant and wine bar in Hilton Head, featuring seasonally-inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally-sourced ingredients. The menu pays tribute to many classic lowcountry and Alexander's favorites such as Shrimp and Grits and Wiener Schnitzel.
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8. The Sage Room
4.8
Exceptional(96)
££££
• American • Hilton Head Island
Booked 29 times today
Located in Hilton Head, South Carolina, The Sage Room offers a fine-dining experience and a menu full of innovative American cuisine. The restaurant is known for its unique appetizers like the braised pork belly or the snow pea martini. The Sage Room has a full bar which features a drink menu full of inventive cocktails.Try one of The Sage Room's entrées for dinner like the almond crusted tuna or the champagne poached scallops. If you're not in the mood for seafood, try the grilled pork chop served with smashed potatoes, bacon roasted Brussels spouts and an apple chutney. Or a delicious 8oz filet mignon topped with a poached egg and bearnaise sauce. Indulge in one of the restaurant's desserts at the end of your meal like the homemade key lime pie or Grand Marnier carmelized strawberries.
A photo of Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood restaurant
9. Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood
4.9
Exceptional(3461)
££££
• Steakhouse • Hilton Head Island
Booked 30 times today
Hilton Head Island's destination for beef & seafood lovers, Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse serves only the finest USDA Prime Grade Beef & fresh local seafood. An old English bar & heart of pine floors create the setting with warm, inviting service & an award-winning wine list. The restaurant represents 4 generations & over 100 years of restaurateurs in the Crane family dating back to 1908, when an Irish immigrant, Frank Crane founded Crane's Tavern in Philadelphia. After prohibition Frank's son, Francis & his brothers opened the famed establishment at 333 Queen Lane, where his son, Hank worked until 1969. That year Hank ventured out on his own & opened a Crane's Tavern in Ambler, PA. & then purchased the Surf City Hotel on Long Beach Island, NJ creating yet another establishment with the Crane namesake. In 1999 he & his daughter, Beth Anne opened Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse on Hilton Head Island, SC where it has become a local favorite
A photo of Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head restaurant
10. Santa Fe Cafe - Hilton Head
4.7
Exceptional(1612)
££££
• Regional American (Southwestern) • Hilton Head Island
Booked 13 times today
We bring the very best of Southwestern culture and cuisine home to the Lowcountry. Our menu has been an Islanders" preferred dining spot for over + 20 years and with dishes like our famous grouper, to our bone-in cowboy cut black angus ribeye, our outrageous chimichanga to even lobster fajitas, we're sure to have a new favorite waiting for you. From the sounds of the live Ranchero guitar player to the smells rising from our mesquite grill, Santa Fe Café is a much welcomed reprieve for the senses. Even when you're outside underneath the stars on our Rooftop Cantina, we've got you covered.

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  • Mike
    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Abby’s service was impeccable, the staff was friendly, the ambience was relaxing, and the food was wonderful…another great dining experience at Charlie’s!
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    Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)$$$$• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.9
  • Jeffrey
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautiful evening at this restaurant. Juan and Lauren are excellent. Chef Robbie stopped by our table to visit. The food was excellent and the ambience was incredible.
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    Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana$$$$• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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    4.8
  • SueGold
    New Jersey •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had an 8pm reservation and were seated immediately. Delicious fresh bread was brought to the table right away. We both ordered the pear salad and were told a few minutes later that they were out of it, so we chose an order of calamari to share. It was amazing! It was light and tender, and definitely the best we had ever had! Both of us ordered the veal marsala and it,too, was absolutely delicious! We were too full to order dessert, so went away full and happy! If we were ever in Hilton Head again, we would definitely go back!
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    OMBRA Cucina Italiana$$$$• Italian• Hilton Head Island
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    4.7
  • CarolGold
    South Carolina •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We take great pride and taking our houseguest to special restaurants on the island. Oh my gosh, you can imagine how busy that keeps us!  we decided to try Ella‘s again, it’s been many years, and we had the most amazing experience! If this isn’t the best food on the island, I don’t know what is. We had a selection of appetizers and entrée, and we split a dessert. One thing after another was really really special. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed. 
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    ELA'S On the Water$$$$• Seafood• Hilton Head Island
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    4.5
  • Stacey
    North Georgia •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 27 Nov 2025
    The Chefs at Seacrest knows what they are doing the food is outstanding
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    Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head$$$$• American• Hilton Head Island
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