Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Hilton Head

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (406)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

It was Chef Munjid and his wife Tammy’s dream to one day be able to open their own Mediterranean restaurant and share his cuisine with the world. That dream is now a reality with Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen. Together they take great pride in making each plate transport you to the Greek Isles or the banks of the Mediterranean Sea where some of the finest cuisine is served. We are excited to bring you some flavors from the Mediterranean and we hope you enjoy!

As we are in our peak season we are requesting that you have patience as our cuisine is made to order. You will find no precooked items and we do not use microwaves or steam tables to heat or store food. In addition, no frozen items except those that should be such as French fries or ice cream desserts.

We take pride in our quality and request if have any concerns or not satisfied please ask to speak with Tammy the owner.

Thank you for choosing us as part of your dining experience. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

TomVIP

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

Wow! Unique menu and excellent service, we’ll be back!

Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

4.9 (1821)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Due to the intimacy of our Restaurant and to guarantee your dining experience reservations are almost always required all year long.

Please be mindful when booking reservations. If you select "outdoor seating" you will be dining on our screened in patio. Requests for bar seating can only be made by calling the restaurant - not through reserving times on Open Table. For same day reservations please call the restaurant after 3:00 for the most up to date availability!

Our Food is Fresh, Our Wines are Old, Our Recipes are Timeless, Our Family is Yours.

Grazie,
Amanda

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PaulaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always, we were well treated. This is our favorite restaurant on the island, casual, and cozy with wonderful service and incredible food. Angie is our favorite, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, while I tried the chicken Milanese which will be hard to pass up in the future. The house wine is also lovely. Thanks for a fabulous experience and meal. Merry Christmas!

The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

4.9 (1684)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio Seating

Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

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Debbi

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Consistently excellent, both food and service. I usually order the pallet, which consists of three smaller portions of fish, lamb chops, and filet. All three dressed differently and delicious.

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Popular dish

Halibut Fillet

Popular dish

Shrimp & Vidalia Onion Bisque

Popular dish

Seared Diver Scallops

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

4.9 (1457)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires.
Here 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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Sue

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyed some happy hour specials before ordering dinner. Food was delicious. Our server was wonderful. We were a party of six and had a wonderful meal before going to the theater.

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Charlie's Coastal Bistro (L'etoile Verte)

4.9

4.9 (5329)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

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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MarkVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Charlie’s is consistently one of the best on HH Great fish!

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Bread Pudding Crème Anglaise

4.9

4.9 (2209)

$31 to $50

European

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

For an unforgettable evening on Hilton Head Island, head to Alfred's Restaurant for German and European cuisine by chef Heath Prosser and his team. Care has been taken to bring a wide wine selection from around the world-France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and of course Germany to pair with the menu. Nothing is overlooked to ensure the globally-inspired dishes at Alfred's Restaurant go beyond expectations. Along with many entrées from the land & sea, we also offer German selections, including sauerbraten, jaegerschnitzel, roasted duckling and the popular German mix platter. With indoor dining as well as our new covered and heated outdoor courtyard, you are sure to find the right seat in the house. Reservations highly recommended. Due to increased no show and last minute cancellation activity, you may be asked to provide a credit card when making your reservation. Charges will only be processed for no shows and last minute cancellations that cannot be re booked.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Hidden gem. One of the best on Hilton Head Island. Never disappoints

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Popular dish

Halibut Provencale

Popular dish

Potato Crusted Halibut

Popular dish

Sautéed Shrimp

Wren Bistro & Bar

4.7

4.7 (1343)

$30 and under

American

Beaufort

About the restaurant

Wren Bistro & Bar is a hip neighborhood restaurant that boasts a relaxing, yet upscale environment. We serve delectible dishes with locally grown ingredients, unique micro brews and carefully selected wines. Wren is located in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. Join us for lunch or dinner, or have a relaxing beverage at our inviting bar. See you soon!

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Blane

Dined 7 days ago

Our server Rene was super! The salads are always delicious and both the tomato and seafood bisques were great!

Coastal Capri Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (34)

$30 and under

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

At Coastal Capri, we believe that dining is always more than just good food; it's about creating memorable moments and cherished experiences. Our passion for hospitality and dedication to quality ensure that every visit to Coastal Capri is filled with warmth, laughter, and the joy of savoring exceptional food in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Dahlia

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful to see a favorite restaurant even better in the hands of new owners. Veal was superb, and tender. Caesar salad was rather under-whelming. Lobster diablo was enough for two. The sause was light and a compliment to the rich seafood. The wine list is super. Delicious expresso and dessert. Newly redecorated interior lovely. Sound still a problem so conversation is a bit difficult. But overall a great experience. Last but not least our server Mike was attentive and highly professional. We will be back!

Ruby Lee's

4.8

4.8 (358)

$31 to $50

Southern

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

The new Ruby Lee’s on Wild Horse!
The new Ruby Lee’s offers more of what patrons of Hilton Head Island have come to love and expect in the past: delicious southern cooking and a comfortable yet stimulating atmosphere that offers the perfect way to enjoy sports or outstanding blues, jazz and soul from local and regional artists. If you’re not familiar with Ruby Lee’s, it’s a locally owned restaurant, started by Tim Singleton (known to Low-country residents as an athlete and head coach). The restaurant is named for Singleton’s late grandmother who is the inspiration for the Southern-style menu. The new and revamped version of the original; yet it still captures the Southern feel-good themes that have an uncanny way of making you hungry for fried chicken, shrimp and grits, corn bread, and sweet tea the moment you walk in the door. If, for some reason, you’re not quite ready to eat after walking in the door of Ruby Lee’s, you’ll notice a pang of hunger once you look at the menu.

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Joe

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, as always. I’m partial to the fried chicken and the candied yams. The live music is always entertaining!

Nick's Steak and Seafood

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

"The smells, the sights, the sounds...we come together over food and as family"
Josh, Katie and JJ welcome you to Nick's Steak and Seafood. For the past 20 years we have been happy to bring high quality dining in a relaxed casual atmosphere to Hilton Head Island. With “Something for Everyone” the entire family will be able to find that one dish that they can’t live without. From hand cut Steaks, delicious local Seafood, tempting Pasta dishes, specialty Sandwiches and an extensive Kids Menu; everyone EATS happy.

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Deb

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Went specifically to have the Cajun pasta dish. Just love it. My husband had a shrimp pasta dish and said he would order it again. Service was great and fast

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