From American to African to modern cuisine, Hilton Head Island features 3 award-winning restaurants that make it a hidden culinary gem. The city boasts James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Hilton Head Island is a quietly impressive food destination.
The Best Restaurants in Hilton Head Island
3 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Charlies L’etoile Verte
Charlies L’etoile Verte is a coastal bistro that writes its entire menu daily based on the freshest local seafood. In addition, Charlies also offers an extensive wine list that specializes in California Cabs, Oregon Pinot Noir, Rhone Valley, and Bordeaux. Charlies L’etoile Verte is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Seafood · 8 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
2.Okàn
Situated in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina, in the beautiful Bridge Collective, Okàn expresses the heart and soul of underrepresented cuisine by following the culinary journey of West African-rooted cooking. Offering elevated low-country cuisine, Okàn sources the best the region has to offer by utilizing the vast resources of local farmers, fishermen, and other purveyors. Okàn is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Fusion, American, African · 71 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC 29910
3.River House
Overlooking the May River and surrounded by sweeping oak trees, River House provides an exclusive riverfront dining experience that is only found at Palmetto Bluff. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows allow copious amounts of natural light to wash through the dining room. River House is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 1 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC 29910
