Here are the 10 best brunch spots to visit on Hilton Head in 2023, says Tripadvisor

Sarah Claire McDonald
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A french toast brunch option served at Links, An American Grill within Harbour Town Clubhouse in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC.

Brunch, the beloved meal served between breakfast and lunch, has been a Sunday morning staple for decades nationwide after it became popular in America around the 1930s.

For those who wish to indulge in a Sunday morning brunch on Hilton Head, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from.

Here are 10 of the best brunch locales on Hilton Head Island, according to an updated list from Tripadvisor for 2023.

Chez Geroges Bistro & Bar

Chez Geroges was ranked 10th on the list and can be found at 37 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head’s south end. The “2023 Travelers’ Choice Award” winner is described as a French Bistro with a Lowcountry accent that acts as a place to gather family and friends, as detailed by the locale’s website. Brunch takes place from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and offers a variety of specialties, classics, additions and beverages that reflect the Lowcountry and French cuisines.

A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant

In ninth, A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant delivers a Lowcountry cuisine experience reminiscent of simpler times. This restaurant has been recommended and rated as the eatery with the best Lowcountry shrimp and grits in the Palmetto State and the third best in the world, according to the locale’s menu. A hot spot for local island seafood and fare, the “2023 Travelers’ Choice Award” winner is located toward the south end of the island at 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Relish

Landing in eighth, Relish is a brunch establishment on Hilton Head Island that serves a fresh take on your favorite Southern and Asian-style fare. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options so the whole family can enjoy the unique menu. Relish can be found at 33 Office Park Road #216, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 for breakfast, brunch and lunch on Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe

Placing seventh on the list for best brunch on the island, Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe can be found on the south end of the island across from Coligny Plaza. Kenny B’s channels the New Orleans French Quarter in regard to its decor and serves creole and New Orleans-style cuisine. The pièces de résistance are the restaurant’s beignets. The “2023 Travelers’ Choice Award” winning cafe can be found at 70 Pope Avenue Suite A, Hilton Head SC, 29928.

Southern Coney & Breakfast

In sixth, Southern Coney & Breakfast is an American-style cafe and diner that offers vegan and vegetarian options. Pancakes are the specialty of this brunch and lunch establishment, which can be found at 70 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Poseidon Coastal Cuisine

Ranked fifth, Poseidon offers a wide variety of offerings with brunch as one of many meal options available. The “2023 Travelers’ Choice” award-winning establishment offers fresh-catch items and “Coast-to-Coast” entrees as the locale promotes its island coastal cuisine with local and seasonal ingredients. They offer vegetarian-friendly and vegan options, as well as gluten-free options. Located mid-island in Shelter Cove Towne Center, Poseidon can be found at 38 Shelter Cove Lane Suite 121, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Watusi Cafe

Listed fourth on the ranking, Watusi Cafe sources fresh, local products from farmers within the state. This family-owned establishment uses all-natural meats, fresh fruits and vegetables and provides environmentally conscious gluten-free hay straws, biodegradable plant-based cups & lids and sugar cane to-go containers. Watusi also offers guests the opportunity to utilize their coffee bar, marketplace, gift shop and bakery. The “neighborhood cafe” and “2023 Travelers’ Choice Award” winner can be found at 71 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

GT International Cafe

GT International Cafe scored third on the list and is described as a “down-home destination” that caters to guests’ breakfast and brunch needs. The American-style cafe offers vegetarian and vegan meals as well as having gluten-free options available. The “2023 Travelers’ Choice Award” winner is open daily and can be found at 807 William Hilton Parkway on the island.

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe

In second place, Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe is a local, family-friendly restaurant that has been around since 2002 and has garnered ample attention since it first opened.

Initially, the locale served just 35 people in the restaurant on its opening day. Now, the cafe feeds more than 500 on a Sunday, according to the cafe’s website.

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe caters to every one of its guests and even has a dog-friendly outdoor patio. This local brunch hot spot, which has garnered over 1,000 reviews on Tripadvisor and earned the 2023 “Travelers’ Choice Award,” can be found in Palmetto Bay Marina at 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. from Wednesday-Sunday.

Links, An American Grill

Finally, ranked as the number one brunch spot on Hilton Head Island by Tripadvisor for 2023, Links, An American Grill is on the south end of the island in the Sea Pines resort community of Harbour Town. The 2023 “Travelers’ Choice Award” receiver and winner of the best brunch on the island offers beautiful views of the Harbour Town Golf Links golf course where the annual PGA tournament RBC Heritage is held. This favorite brunch locale can be found within the Harbour Town Clubhouse at 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.