Here are the 10 best romantic restaurants on Hilton Head for 2023, Tripadvisor says

Hilton Head Island has a plethora of attractions, including 12 miles of white sand beaches, award-winning golf courses, natural beauty and an atmosphere that is family-friendly.

It also is an inviting place for more romantic activities and fine dining.

Are you looking for a special place to take your significant other for an anniversary, first date, or more?

Here is a list of Tripadvisor’s picks for the 10 best romantic restaurants on Hilton Head Island for 2023.

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, located at 37 New Orleans Road on the island, is a renowned, award-winning Italian restaurant that offers fine Italian dining, a casual cafe and trattoria, a cooking school and an Italian specialty shop.

Dinner at Michael Anthony’s is served Monday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. and The Market Cafe is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for shopping, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for lunch and dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Michael Anthony’s website says the restaurant showcases Italian cuisine from every corner of Italy, and their pasta and desserts are made in-house daily. They have a variety of menu options and include dietary options including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

The restaurant has garnered over 2,000 reviews on the online travel experience platform with the top three “reasons to eat here” including “dining experience,” “cooking classes” and “The Market Cafe.”

The Jazz Corner

The Jazz Corner features live jazz shows in a “moody space, accompanied by oversized martinis & contemporary Southern food,” according to Google and is a world-renowned Jazz supper club.

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/.

The restaurant has garnered 4.9/5 stars on Google and over 2,000 reviews on Tripadvisor.

In August 2023, a Tripadvisor reviewer detailed their evening as the “Best night out!” adding that “The show was absolutely fantastic AND the dinner was phenomenal. No exaggeration whatsoever. The staff was accommodating. Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better time. Highly recommend.”

Another Tripadvisor reviewer, among many, from July 2023 described the establishment as “intimate and classy.”

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is an Italian restaurant on the island that is open daily at 18 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head that offers guests the opportunity to experience homemade Italian cuisine through traditional meals and desserts.

The establishment features fresh, simple and local dishes, according to their website, and displays a lively bar scene with Italian charm.

The most recent Tripadvisor review was posted on the site just one week ago and was titled, “One of Best, Classiest, most Beautiful Restaurants, anywhere!!”

An extensive list of long, detailed and positive reviews of the Italian restaurant flood the establishment’s page on Tripadvisor for those curious about Nunzio’s environment, as well as photographs of some of the dishes found on the menu.

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.

The Studio

The Studio on Hilton Head Island is located at 20 Executive Park Road and is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner from 5-8 p.m.

The Studio is currently seating both indoors & outdoors by reservation only. Reservations can be made through OpenTable or directly through the restaurant’s website at https://studiodining.com/reservations.

The Studio promises guests with food, art and music.

The locale is described on Tripadvisor as having “innovative International Cuisine, a Fine Art Gallery, Artists Creating at the Easel Tapas Tuesday & Wine Tasting Wednesday (Call for Details).

Described by a Tripadvisor reviewer as an “An underrated gem,” the recent summary added that, “This is one of the top restaurants in Hilton Head, and seems to fly under everyone’s radar. I’m partly glad for that, because it means I can get in without planning a month ahead, but I also want them to succeed so they stay around. It has an eclectic menu of both vegan and traditional food. I’ve never had a bad dish here in many visits. This is one of the great places in Hilton Head.”

Flora’s Italian Cafe

Flora’s Italian Cafe offers fine Italian and European cuisine to guests and serves award-winning meals and desserts, as well as an excellent wine selection.

The cafe can be found in South Island Square Shopping Center at 841 William Hilton Parkway on the island and is open for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Of the many positive reviews for this restaurant, the most recent Tripadvisor review described Flora’s as “Absolutely the best on the island.”

“Absolutely the best restaurant on the island. Flora and her team welcome you as if you were in their home. Food is the best the island has to offer. The decor - hanging tapestries- is very charming. Very warm atmosphere. It’s like dining at Cheers in Boston. We love to go where everyone knows your name,” the reviewer continued.

Reservations as required at this establishment and can be made by calling 843-842-8200.

Chez Georges

Chez Georges is a sophisticated French bistro, located at 37 New Orleans Road in Hilton Head, that serves a myriad of delightful menus for those searching for Sunday brunch, Aperitif hour, lunch and dinner along with a drinks menu.

Two reviewers left detailed reviews on the travel site less than a month ago titled Perfection was achieved! and Great date night spot!

The establishment describes itself as a French bistro with a Lowcountry accent that serves as a gathering place for families, friends and neighbors.

Chez Georges is open daily and reservations are recommended.

Coast

Coast is a beachfront restaurant located in Sea Pines at the south end of Hilton Head Island on the first floor of the Sea Pines Beach Club at 87 N Sea Pines Drive.

The beachfront establishment is open to the public daily and offers guests the opportunity to dine beside stunning ocean views and an outdoor patio to enjoy the salty sea breeze. Lunch at Coast is served between 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and dinner is from 5–9 p.m.

Coast’s Lowcountry menu features a variety of local seafood, a raw bar, cocktails and more while guests also enjoy the nearby live music at this family-friendly establishment.

Ocean Lounge

Ocean Lounge is a wonderful date night locale for anyone over 21 years old.

Guests have the opportunity to take in the scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the second floor of the Sea Pines Beach Club at the Ocean Lounge restaurant, which is open daily from 4-9 p.m.

The establishment is only open to adults 21 years old and older, where attendees may enjoy a full dinner menu from Coast, Oceanfront Dining in an upscale dining destination loved by locals and guests for its captivating scenery and extensive bourbon list, detailed Ocean Lounge’s website.

Guests will be able to make a selection from more than three dozen bourbons, a collection of cognacs and cordials, as well as gins, ryes, single malt scotches, blended scotches, whiskeys, tequilas and mescals.

OMBRA Cucina Italiana

OMBRA Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant on Hilton Head Island that is dedicated to bringing guests fresh seafood from local markets as well as rustic flavors incorporated in refreshing ways, by turning local ingredients into authentic Italian classics.

The restaurant is open daily and has a selection of premier Italian wines, cocktails, liquors and top shelf spirits.

The wine list at OMBRA is specially selected to create an optimally paired dining experience for all guests. OMBRA can be found at 1000 William Hilton Parkway, G #2 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Happy Hour at OMBRA occurs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. daily where guests may receive 20% off cocktails, beer and wine by the bottle and glass in the establishment’s bar and wine lounge as well as a complimentary pizzetta.

Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant directly at 843-842-5505.

Bistro 17

Bistro 17 on Hilton Head is open Monday through Saturday and offers both lunch and dinner menus. The establishment can be found alongside Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina and is located at 17 Harbourside Lane.

The French restaurant offers Country French cuisine and a variety of local wines to accompany the menu.

A recent Tripadvisor review describes the eatery as a “Fabulous Foodie Find!,” adding that it is the “Best restaurant on Hilton Head. I am a frequent diner here. The food is always chef prepared to perfection and the chef offers daily menu additions. Anyone looking for a water front view, excellent service and delicious food, lunch or dinner, this is your place. Best on the island!”

To make a reservation, call 843-785-5517.