Good food and service Will definitely go back soon for lunch. I highly recommend May River Cafe.read more

I had high hopes for this from what I've been told by others. Total disappointment…read more First, the service was awful. We got there 15 minutes after they opened and the only ones seated at the bar. You would think they would be on top of things that early in the evening. Nope, my wife had to wait 18 minutes to get her wine (which we bought the whole bottle). Second, they haven't changed their fryer oil in FOREVER!!!! Yes, I know what I'm talking about. As it being an open kitchen and you can see everything. We witnessed them take oil they just cooked in a pan and dump it in the fryer with the other oil. Are ya kidding me??? All the fried food came out dark as all get out it's been that long since they changed it or even filtered it. Third, some of the cook wore gloves and others didn't. No big deal normally. I watched one cook reach in the garbage and then proceeded to start preparing food!!!! No fing way!!!! Four, the Egg Roll was bland, the inside ingredients was garbage. Over cooked and tough. My wife's filet was under seasoned (well no seasoning at all), a cheap cut of meat and dry!!! The béarnaise sauce tasted and looked like it came out of a jar. It was the worst I've ever tasted. She asked for no vegetables and the risotto instead. She did get the risotto. I'll admit, that wasn't so bad. The bread that was under the filet was ICE cold. Not even sure why they served it or put it on the plate. Fifth, this is a one and done for us. There are soooooo many better options in the area with a better menu, price and service. To say disappointing is an understatement. Oh ya, almost forgot. We had to get a Togo bag and it reminded me of the bags you use to pick up your dogs poop. I'm not even joking.

We really enjoyed our dinner when dining two years ago although they lost our reservation. This one…read morewas a bit lackluster. Service was good. View was gorgeous. But it was hot in there- hubby used an app and it said 80.6 and the acoustics are terrible. It was so loud it was hard to carry a conversation. Food was good- smoked seafood, seafood cakes, steak- just not great. Key lime cheesecake was very good. And i really really liked their green beans. Date night. We both agreed it was time to find another place for date night.

Off season in HHI allowed us to find this gem of a restaurant off the beaten path with limited…read morehours. Sunset Grille is truly a second story restaurant located on the water and off the beaten path( located in an RV park ) Our table was next to the windows where we could appreciate the fantastic view of the wildlife and also some amazing boats. The crowd in the room was mature , no children, and at best was 24 people - Sunset Grille is truly and intimate place For appetizers we shared the baked feta Hot baked feta w/herbs, grape tomatoes & olive oil. Served with toast points and water crackers this was a tasty bite. The second appetizer was a cup of mussel bisque! I've had plenty of bisque thru the years but never mussels.. DELICIOUS! Creamy, salty, potatoes, plenty of mussels and a nice hit of sherry the bisque was so good my wife stated if we lived close i"d take a bucket of this home! Entrees, my wife has the Seafood Cakes - Two delicious cakes filled w/ shrimp, crab & today's fresh catch w/ Lemon caper cream sauce, rice & vegetables. The cakes were a huge portion with quality ingredients. I had the Crispy Pork Belly, FANTASTIC! Crispy pork belly sweet potato hash w/ house made sausage, poblanos, onions & Sirache honey. I've had pork belly but never a portion as large as this - Two pieces , excellent quality, taste and Accoutrements . The pork belly won't leave you hungry and yes I ate the FULL PORTION. Our final, one delicious slice of carrot cake ! Baked on site , , incredibly moist, and possibly the best carrot cake we"ve had The Lockman"s and their friendly and capable staff made our dinner feel special

I went for lunch/brunch with some friends for the first time. Its located in a small strip mall…read morearea off Bluffton Parkway. You can get there using backroads from 278 by taking Persimmon Street to Scott Way and navigating through the parking lots. While its listed as a diner, it look more like a 1950's Malt Shop. It has checkerboard tile floors, a large countertop and multple tables for 4 people. There's a projected image of a pink Cadillac along with Route 66 signs on the back wall. The service and food were excellent. Once you arrive, you fill out a ticket for the food you wish to order. The ticket is the size of a keypunch card or airline ticket. You put down what you want, your name and the table you're sitting at. They will bring out your food along with a packet of silverware. The condiments and paper towels are at the tables. This is a cash only restaurant. There's an ATM outside. I ordered the corned beef Reuben. The corned beef was very tender and the sandwich was a nice size for $11.99. Some of my party ordered the large breakfast sandwich and another ordered the grouper sandwich which I understand was very good and quite large. I didn't notice a juke box which was probably the only prop missing. They do play music in the background.

This was a very pleasant experience. We were in and out within a half hour…read more -seat yourself -grab a menu and fill it out. Include your name and table number. -our food was brought to us, but signs say listen for your name to be called to get it yourself. -when you're done go to the bar and tell them your table number and they'll ring you up. Cash only. I ordered French toast and scrambled eggs. My husband got the half pound burger and fries. It was delicious, tasted homemade and well seasoned. Fries tasted fresh. My French toast was yummy, with a condensed milk sauce on top and butter on the side. My scrambled eggs tasted as if they were cooked in bacon grease. Listening to Doo-wop was very nice too. Bilingual staff.

Great informal spot! Awesome selection of beer. CK Burger & Smashburger were delish! Some of the…read morebest fries I've ever had. Service was excellent. We'll be baak!

Our experience was a 10/10!! Their gluten free fryer was down, but they accommodated by having a…read moregluten free bun and upgrading our side for free. We had the spicy and sweet burger with fries, charcuterie board, and smashburger with a gluten free bun and coleslaw. Amazing food! Additionally, our service was fantastic. The workers are so nice and the vibe is modern, chill, and laid back! Hilton head staple for me.

What a great breakfast/lunch place! I attached the updated menus for both breakfast and lunch…read more.. Lots of choices! Hubby, and I both opted for the Sunshine sandwich, which was delicious. After reading all of the amazing Yelp reviews about the pancakes, we decided to get a half order, which we promptly demolished. They were delicious! We ordered at the counter, and our breakfast was brought right to the table. We were also checked on several times throughout the meal. The coffee/tea bar is such a cute idea. You choose your own mug and they have different fixings. I would definitely recommend this place!

Great breakfast, great prices, and true counter‑service charm. They cook everything fresh and bring…read moreit right to you. The grits are a must, the coffee is fantastic, and you can enjoy a full breakfast for around $13. It's not fancy -- it's an order‑up diner -- but it's one of the best spots in Bluffton for all‑day breakfast and lunch. Always a solid choice.

The Pearl was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time. Simply put this place…read moreis amazing. I was solo and sat at the bar as the restaurant was full and that was the only option for a walk-in. However the seating was nice, service was outstanding and super fast. I asked for recommendations and was happy I listened to my waiter. I had the She Crab soup and honestly, it was the best I have ever tasted. It was more like a bisque and super tasty and rich and had lots of crab. I would put this recipe in the She Crab Hall of Fame it was that good. I then ordered the blackened Carolina Redfish and holy moly this dish was devine. It was a chargrilled blackened redfish over super smooth whipped potatoes, generous portion of lump crab, and just the perfect amount of citrus beurre blanc (note I deleted the spinach on my dish) and it was one of the best fish preparation I have ever had. I simply can't believe how delicate and soft and tasty this dish was. Unreal preparation and flavor that I would gladly order again and again. I really don't visit this part of the country that often, but this place will definitely be calling be back very soon.

We came here tonight for belated valentines dinner with my aunt and uncle who are visiting from…read moreOshkosh Wisconsin. We have been here a couple of times but it has been awhile. Tonight was fantastic. We had dinner at 6 pm. The place was almost full. We finished at 8 and it is still packed!! Very impressive to be so busy. I ordered salmon... rare.. because I like it undercooked and hate it overcooked. This place cooked it to perfection just as I asked. That is rare. Richard ordered the seafood stew. He ate every morsel... included wreckfish, shrimp, scallops... he loves a good scallop... and these were tasty and cooked perfectly. We highly recommend this restaurant. Our waitress, Mary, was very informative and professional. Quite a wonderful meal.

One of our long time Hilton Head favorites now located in Bluffton. The restaurant vibe was amazing…read moreand they feature a large U shaped bar with cozy bar chairs. Bar service was great and the food amazing just like the main restaurant. Ribeye burrito is our favorite choice and the $5 split charge is worth it as it comes with two plates and the burrito is jammed pack with ribeye steak. The margaritas are the best and this will be a spot we return to. They do take reservations but we tend to have early dinners and went right at 5 pm and watched as this place filled up with patrons coming in. Definitely recommend. Don't forget the OG spot on Hilton head with the rooftop bar as well.

My 3 year old barely touched a regular dinner plate that had been sitting on the table for several…read moreminutes and burned her hand. This wasn't a sizzling fajita plate. It was a regular dinner plate that was still hot enough to burn a child. The server's response was simply, "I told you it was hot." No apology.

I came here with my family and friend who lives in Rose Hill Plantation. There was 1 bartender…read moreworking the front of house. She was bartending and serving tables simultaneously, like a seasoned veteran who knew how to handle her business. She was very friendly and accommodating. Turns out she was also the co-owner of the restaurant. We ordered our food and drinks and once it all came out, we were eager to get our grub on. It was all delicious! The chicken wings were perfectly cooked and warm. That homemade hot sauce, come to find out, was the bartender/co-owner's father's old recipe and it was addicting to eat! I could put that on anything and it was instantly enhance the flavor. The Phoenix was also really good! The fried chicken was full of flavor, crispy on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside.

Great restaurant! ,,,lovely food... lovely service... and always lovely people... it's our go-to!read more