Here are the 10 best fine dining restaurants on Hilton Head SC in 2023, Yelp says
Are you looking for a special place to spend an evening for an anniversary, first date, business dinner, celebration or more?
Here is a list of the 10 best-ranked fine dining restaurants on Hilton Head Island, according to Yelp.
Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
Ranked 10th overall, Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is open daily at 18 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head Island and offers guests the opportunity to experience homemade Italian cuisine through traditional meals and desserts.
The Italian restaurant offers fresh, simple and local dishes, according to Nunzio’s website, and displays a lively bar scene with Italian charm.
Nunzio is owned and operated by its executive chef, Nunzio Patruno, who designed the restaurant’s experience based on his love for the cuisine and wonderful wines.
Skull Creek Boathouse
Landing ninth on the list, Skull Creek Boathouse offers a waterfront experience with scenic views of Skull Creek, a relaxed atmosphere, an indoor sushi bar, local seafood, multiple dining areas, an outdoor bar and sunset views. The popular restaurant is located at 397 Squire Pope Road and is open daily.
Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar
Coming in eighth for the best fine dining on the island, Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar is a self-proclaimed American bistro with southern soul. The establishment uses fresh ingredients sourced from local and regional farms, purveyors and waters. Lucky Rooster’s menu changes seasonally based on ingredients, tides and the staff’s inspiration at the time. The restaurant can be found at 841 William Hilton Parkway Unit A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
The Jazz Corner
Placing seventh on the list, The Jazz Corner features live jazz shows in a “moody space, accompanied by over-sized martinis & contemporary Southern food,” according to Google.
The “iconic and award-winning jazz club and restaurant on Hilton Head Island” has interested fine music and cuisine connoisseurs since 1999. The locale features some of the finest entertainment from around the globe and is paired with Southern-inspired cuisine.
The Jazz Corner can be found in the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway. The establishment is open daily and reservations can be made online at https://thejazzcorner.turntabletickets.com/.
Sunset Grille Waterfront Dining
Ranked in sixth place overall for best fine dining on the island, Sunset Grille is a casual fine dining restaurant established in 1996. Guests have the option to enjoy lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch at the establishment voted by Garden & Gun magazine to have one of the Best Bloody Marys in the South. Sunset Grille offers sunset and water views perfect for a romantic fine dining experience. Located at the Hilton Head Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway and overlooking Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge, Sunset Grille can be found at 43 Jenkins Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
Chez Georges Bistro & Bar
Placing fifth, Chez Georges is a French bistro that illuminates the elegance behind French cuisine. Chez Georges acts as a gathering place for families and friends, which serves traditional bistro staples while incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients from around South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Chez Georges can be found towards the south end of the island in Orleans Plaza at 37 New Orleans Road Suite J, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks
Ranked fourth on the list, Hudson’s is a waterfront locale, which can be found off of Port Royal Sound, featuring outdoor water views for an iconic Lowcountry dining experience. Evening sunset views on the property also allow for an optimal fine dining experience and atmosphere. Hudson’s can be found at 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. The restaurant seats guests on a first come first serve basis, meaning that reservations or calling ahead are not accepted.
Charlie’s Coastal Bistro
Placing third for its culinary excellence and fine dining, formerly known as Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte, Charlie’s Coastal Bistro focuses on fresh, local seafood with a French, Lowcountry flare. The establishment hosts a quaint French country atmosphere while guests enjoy their premier fine dining, lunch or dinner experience. Charlie’s Coastal Bistro can be found at 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Bowdie’s Chophouse
In second place for the overall best fine dining on Hilton Head Island, Bowdie’s Chophouse is a steakhouse and bar that has a single South Carolina location on Hilton Head. Bowdie’s goal is to bring the rustic elegance and high-class dining of the locale to small-town communities that the owners know and love and is described as the “type of high-class quality you’d expect to find in Lower Manhattan” by the chophouse’s website. In addition to the restaurant’s extensive and mouth-watering menu, Bowdie’s Chophouse also offers a full wine selection and signature craft cocktail menu that will pair nicely with your meal. The fine dining establishment is open daily, opening at 5 p.m., and is located at 11 Palmetto Bay Road #104, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
Sage Room
Landing in first place as the best fine dining restaurant in the ranking, Sage Room features elevated American fare and notable wines. The atmosphere presents itself as casually upscale featuring an open kitchen and chef’s table for guests to view as they enjoy their meal. Sage Room features a variety of unique appetizers, diverse cuisine from four corners of the world, and nightly innovative specials. A full bar and eclectic wine list make the list for this restaurant, which can be found at 75 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.
