We stopped by Beach Break Grill in Hilton Head for a quick happy hour drink and had such a great time! The grill was closed (it was a Monday), so we didn't get to try the food, but the drinks alone were worth the visit. The bartender was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and clearly knows how to mix a great drink--everything she made was delicious. The bar itself is small and cozy, with a relaxed local vibe that made us feel right at home. We're already planning to come back when the grill is open, but even just for drinks, this place is great! read more

Amazing bar tenders, met some sweet locals. The whole vibes was amazing. I felt comfortable with my boyfriend, not a lot of people there. We were recommended by a local at a restaurant and she was so sweet. They made our anniversary very special, they poured our anniversary shots and took pics for us. We will come back :) read more

Beach Break Grille - Drinks - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Perfectly unpretentious! I stopped by for lunch on a weekday and was able to be seated right away. This place had really good reviews and I was excited to try. They had a pork tenderloin sandwich that sounded really good, so I decided on it. I lived in Indiana a few years and I was expecting one of those pounded-thin fried tenderloins, but instead it was grilled. Probably better for my waistline anyway, and still very tasty! It's a bar-like atmosphere inside, and looks like it'd be a really fun place to go in the evening, especially with a few other fun places in the same area. Really great little spot, would definitely recommend! read more

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Hubby and I are visiting in February and tried to stop in for an early dinner after shopping. Unfortunately for us and everyone else that wants a meal, they have CLOSED their kitchen until March 1st. I guess they think golfers don't come to Hilton Head in February. Wasted my time. read more

This a great local place to hang out for a drink or two. The staff are very pleasant and service is fantastic. It's not for everyone but we like it. read more

We are visiting Hilton Head for Memorial Day weekend and placed a to-go order - we really wanted some blackened fish! They were able to make us two orders of blackened fish, one with fries and one with Mac n cheese and seriously I was floored at how good it was. The sauce is out of this world and they didn't skimp on the shrimp either. Could not recommend it enough! The local crowd at the bar seemed really cool, definitely a spot I would come hang out. The bartender who took our order was super sweet as well so I'd give them 5 stars on service on top of all that. AND they had our order ready in 15 mins from call to pickup. Cool neighborhood dive bar vibes and awesome food. read more

For a little hole in the wall, this place was great. Burger was good, the French fries were some of the best I have ever had. Service was spot on, very friendly and efficient. read more

We wanted a "hole in the wall" type place that had good reviews. We were glad we chose BBG. We went in the afternoon for lunch. There was no wait. We chose a table and began to take in all the uniqueness of the surroundings. Our server arrived quickly to give us menus and take our drink orders. He allowed the perfect amount of time to come back with our drinks and take our orders. Two chose burgers with Mac N Cheese a two chose shrimp and fries. Those who chose shrimp thought they were good and a good portion of shrimp and fries for the price. The two who chose the burger and Mac n cheese thought the m & c was average but both say the burger is the best they have ever had. Again, the portions were very much appropriate for the price. Our server was attentive and very much professional the entire time. Our only criticism was with the wait time between ordering and actually getting our food. We weren't in a hurry so it wasn't a major concern. The burger experience made the wait worth the time. We don't usually go out for lunch, but we will definitely keep this on our list of favorite places. read more

A hole in the wall but great burgers! Wait staff was very nice and attentive. We were in at 2 o'clock and the place was empty. The bar filled up towards the end of our meal. read more

My husband and I had excellent service from Michael. Michael goes out of his way for the customers! I had a delicious meatloaf dinner and my husband had the tasty shrimp dinner, which he made sure we were happy with. We had a lively conversation with Michael about music, and he tried his best to accommodate our music requests. It was a fun evening! read more

Picked my son up from tennis camp and had literally 2 hours to feed him before returning him at 2pm. He's a picky eater and I'm kind of a food snob so, I reluctantly trusted the google reviews and came to check this place out. We ordered the fried shrimp platter with two sides: collards and French fries. I had to call the host and let him know that these were the first collards that go toe to toe to mine (mine are the best... or so they say). The fries were okay. The shrimp was tasty. All in all, I'd come back. Don't judge a book by its cover! read more

As far as dive bars go, I could see this place being pretty fun. When we first arrived, the jukebox was blasting and I loved all the music selections and the bartender turning up the volume anytime a really good song would come on. However, someone has to continuously play the jukebox, otherwise the bar falls pretty silent. I would have taken over as DJ, but alas, the card reader on the machine did not work. So bring cash, rule 1 of any dive bar. The food menu is extensive, but they were unfortunately out of pretty much everything. We ate chicken tenders, just to have something to offset the strong drinks. The tenders were fine, large and crispy. The other patrons were friendly, maybe on the side of a bit too curious with who we were and what brought us in. They were all pretty convinced that we'd run for the hills the second we walked in. Not to worry, friends, we've enjoyed a dive bar or two in our time. read more

This place is a hidden gem! It looks like a dive bar, but don't let the atmosphere steer you away from eating here! The staff is so friendly and really makes sure you have a great meal. The food here is fantastic and it is all homemade. I have eaten here twice now and it has been wonderful each time. I highly recommend their grouper sandwich, especially when it's fried or blackened! They also have daily specials and when we visited on Tuesday the special was beef tacos. The tacos were delicious, authentic, and fresh! This place is just awesome and we always make sure to come here whenever we visit the island. read more

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Unbelievable dive. Get food!! Perry is the man and Tamberly is a top not entertainer that can sling drinks with the best of them. We had bonnethead and Atlantic sharp nose shark and it was amazing. We'll be back! read more

Beach Break Grille - Seafood platter (seasonal on availability) - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Everything we ordered was insanely good, from chicken tenders made from locally raised chicken, home-made potato chips, blackened grouper and hearty burgers. Best of all was the local crowd. Warm and friendly hardworking folks meeting-up after work to just chill-out. They were all so welcoming to my family who was clearly not from the area. Kelly the bartender/waitress was so friendly and helpful, an ideal hostess. A great finish was their homemade pineapple coconut cake with a tres-Leche moist consistency -crazy delicious. Couldn't have asked for a better local find: authentic and down to earth atmosphere, people and great eats. Looking forward to returning soon. read more

Beach Break Grille - Coconut pineapple cake was to die for! - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Only gave this joint two stars because the food was "okay". Very uninviting restaurant. Name gave no indication that this was primarily a bar, and that is definitely not our thing. We wanted a simple lunch joint to grab a quick bite on our way into town. It was that I guess. Carpet flooring was rather gross to me, did not feel clean at all, people smoking out front and the smoke rolling in as the door opened, and we felt out of place. Waitress was nice, but would NOT go back. read more

Food was very good and very reasonable. Would recommend and eat there again. Lots of nice little shops nearby.

Food was OK. Service was OK. Only 1 person at the age and tables. He was fast but also in a rush. No time for formalities.

Fish grilled sandwich great, broccoli side perfectly done and beer cold. Excellent lunch.

Amazing little place in Hilton Head. We went out fishing and our captain recommended we bring our catch here for them to cook it for us. They were amazing, hospitable and probably one of the best meals We have had in our 10 plus years coming to the island. Mama TJ the cook was amazing she came out to Our table and chatted with us like we were family!!!! This will be a new tradition for our family!!! read more

Great little place we found for dinner. Blackened mahi-mahi sandwich was good. Also fresh king fish fried nuggets were a great seafood choice for our first night at the beach. We will be back.. read more

Grouper sandwich was fantastic. Comes with 2 sauce options, both are great, but ate sandwich plain. It was that good. Very local. read more

Beach Break Grille - Excellent sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Stopped in for a beer and a sandwich. It was a busy biker day! Despite the crowds, service was very good. Especially loved chatting with Mama TJ who kept checking in with us to make sure everything was good. Special of the day was fried chicken and was very good! read more

Good food at a great dive bar. Ask Mama TJ (the chef) what she recommends for dinner !

I cannot stress to you that if you visit HIlton Head you must come to this local bar. Great fresh seafood and great burgers. The bartender was so nice and we had a great time. 5 of us rolled in and in no time we were chowing down. Amazing flounder specials and crab cakes. Do not let the exterior fool you this place is great. Never judge a book by its cover. Go here and leave full. read more

Small, quaint restaurant and nice bar. Excellent food! Excellent service!! Highly Recommend!!!

Beach Break Grille is a no-frills sports bar that serves up some pretty tasty food at a good price point (most items are under $10). While you shouldn't expect to find anything healthy on the menu, what is offered is pretty satisfying. My husband and I both had the blackened grouper sandwich...neither of us would say our fish was "blackened" but it had good flavor (just wish there was more than one sad tomato on the sandwich!). The onion rings hit the spot for an extra $2 upgrade from the included fries. Our kids had the chicken fingers...you can tell these are freshly fried on site and not resurrected from a freezer bag. More intimate seating (tables for 4 - larger groups might be harder to accommodate) and classic rock tunes round out the experience. read more

Don't be put off by the modest appearance of BBG. For what the restaurant lacks in ambiance they make up for with friendly staff, engaging patrons, and delicious and reasonably priced food and beverages! Toni the bartender was the BEST! She was so nice and fun, a pleasure to interact with! We will definitely be back:) read more

Divey & inexpensive. HHI hole in the wall Locals come here Had "grouper" was probably tilapia BUT was still yummy and the price couldn't be beat Fresh food. Good prices I would come came back ! read more

Don't be fooled by the dive appearance when you visit the first time. The staff is excellent and the food is homemade and outstanding Try the Lima beans! read more

Loud. Small. Hole-in-the-wall. Great atmosphere! Friendly bartender/waiter. If you're in a rush, go elsewhere. If you want a good meal, loud music, a few drinks, and not being able to have conversations without repeating yourself, this is your place!! I wish there was a place like this where I live! read more

Beach Break Grille - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great beach/tiki decor mixed with a light hearted dive bar/restaurant vibe. The place is lively and small with a few tables. The food is good and affordable ($10 or less). The service is friendly too. My family was looking for an affordable lunch option after time at the beach and this hit the spot. Definitely recommend! read more

Absolutely horrible experience. The food took an hour to come out. In the meantime we see another table get served right away. The blackened mahi-mahi sandwich had no flavor and was a really small piece of fish on the bun. Even the tartar sauce had no flavor. On the other hand the mahi fingers were much better but salty. Limited beer selection. Then the check - everything on the bill was $1-3 more than listed on the menu. The answer was that they just raised their prices, but hadn't changed the menu. But nobody told us when we were ordering that there was a price discrepancy. Just shady. We went there because the reviews were so good. They did give us a discount, but definitely regret walking in. read more

After being disappointed by our previous evening's overpriced outing, I was looking for a good simple, no frills meal for my family at a good price. Aesthetically Beach Break Grille is basically a bar with some indoor and outdoor seating. Wondering if maybe I had made a mistake, once Matty took our order my fears were quickly put to rest. All of our food was excellent - starting with the Mozzarella Sticks and the Soft Pretzel Nuggets appetizers. My wife had the Grouper sandwich and asked for it to be only lightly fried and it came out perfect. My stepson had Wings - we consider him a "wing aficionado" - and he was pleased with how they turned out. My stepdaughter had a Steak Quesadilla which was good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my Grouper Sandwich blackened-style. The fries were well-seasoned. All in all, the cook did a great job! read more

Great food. The place is not very big but the food was delicious and the service from our waitress from Front Royal VA was splendid. The blackened shrimp and the blackened grouper on a salad were both very good. read more

I was visiting the area on vacation along with my husband and 3 boys. We stopped in for lunch after looking for places on Yelp. Don't let the outside fool you. I LOVED this dive bar. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My drink was strong and the food was amazing. I had the Philly cheesesteak which was one of the best I've ever had. My oldest had the mild wings, and they were thick wings with a good sauce. My husband had the BLT and he loved it. Why this may not be considered a kid friendly place, they do have grilled cheese, fries, and other kid favorites. I'd recommend for lunch with kids but probably not evening or late night. If you're traveling without kids, definitely stop in! Their drink prices compared to the resorts can't be beat. When we return to Hilton Head, we will definitely stop in again. read more

I hesitate to review this spot because I don't want vacationers to ruin it. For those of you with 6 kids, dietary issues, and requesting a high chair or a wine list- This place is not for you! But if you love a good local bar with great food, poor lighting, and a new juke box, the local crowd will welcome you. The waitress/ bartender was awesome. I had the fried grouper sandwich with onion rings. My mom had the mahi mahi sandwich. Both were excellent and the onion rings we're sooo good. I'm looking forward to returning to use more sauces and try the chicken tenders. We also had the homemade chips with ranch. Yummy. A hidden gem. read more

Fantastic food in a tiny local bar! I had the special with was blackened shrimp and fish served with fries and cole slaw. I've never had better! My husband had a special also fried shrimp with fries and cole slaw. Both were perfectly cooked, service was quick and friendly. We will be back. read more

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My family has had dinner here on the first night of our vacation for the last ten years. You won't taste any better fish on the island. Cooked to perfection. And, the service is always wonderful. Just the kindest folks. Highly recommend! read more

The 4 stars is based on the friendliness of the bartender who served our drinks and food. If you are looking for drinks with locals then this is the place. My vodka tonic was $4.42. I ordered the blackened mahi and it could have been better seasoned. It was a bit underwhelming. The handmade chips were delicious. My husband ordered the special of chicken pot pie. He said it was okay. read more