Love the place....love the food...and the service was amazing...we had the flounder and the red fish and really enjoyed it

Ambiance - first off, we ate indoors this trip due to the cool weather, and we were seated in the center room. String lights are a nice touch but not when they're flashing. Who wants to sit through a meal with flashing lights? Also, the women's bathroom entry door squeaks, and it was used often and is right by the center dining room. Menu - the online menu has not been updated for some time. We were disappointed in the very limited seasonal menu. Food - just ok, nothing worth the price Service - slow. When we asked for condiments, we were handed a nearly-empty bottle of ketchup. You guys can do so much better than this. read more

You can't beat the price for food this good. I needed a quick bite and stopped in to Big Bamboo in Hilton Head for some munchies. Started off with a Tito's American Mule that really hit the spot. Lilly's White Queso dip was a creamy and slightly spicy treat. The fried coconut shrimp was done perfectly. I hear that there is nightly entertainment and may stop back later! Lucas, the manager/bartender, was attentive and very helpful. read more

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We came in late on a Saturday night, and we were sat immediately inside. I didn't love the flashing/twinkling lights all around the bathroom door, which we were facing, but other than that, the ambiance was great! There were tons of TVs, tables inside and outside, a stage and a full bar. A band was setting up when we got there, and they were still setting up when we left so we didn't get the chance to hear them. For a meal, I got the hang ten plate with chicken. It was really fresh and much needed after a weekend of fried food. The chicken was extremely flavorful and the rice hit the spot. My boyfriend got a burger and devoured it! Service was great and we didn't wait too long for our food to come out, which was great on a Saturday night. read more

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Ordered the cheeseburger and mahi island bowl. The burger tasted frozen and wasn't seasoned as well as the fries. The island bowl had uncooked rice. Definitely disappointing. read more

I came for dinner with my family. The atmosphere, decorations, and service were excellent. Entrees were okay. The food was not the greatest but was decent. The fries were my favorite food item: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I recommend Big Bamboo for drinks and bar food, but not for dinner. read more

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Stopped in for a quick drink and appetizer while shopping in the area. The drinks were good. As for appetizer, we settled with chips and salsa. The chips were extra salty, the salsa was very thick which I like. Service was great, we are not from the area, the bartender gave us lots of options for things to do. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - The Bamboo Rum Punch! - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The restaurant is on the second level so I'm not sure it was accessible for folks who have difficulty with mobility. The service was pretty good. The food was fine .. i had some tacos. The draft beer was decent. We had a largish group and so I am pretty sure we made it complicated to get us seated and settled. (Lots of special requests from our friends). The room was a bit loud but expected ... the band was warming up for the night and we were trying to eat before the main show. The night I was there, they were doing a fundraiser and had an artist in the side area ... and an incredible ice sculpture which was used to pour out tasty liquor. read more

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Ambiance is loud and lively on the second floor (no elevator). Ordered the bbq bacon burger and it was a dang fine burger and those fries were the best ever, so fresh tasting and fried up crispy. Service was fine and we finished just in time to clear our table for the live band (didn't stay for that) Fyi, sister said the french onion soup was too salty. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - applewood bacon bbq burger and awesome fries - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

This will be the 4th year in a row I have returned to Big Bamboo Cafe, I'm finally updating my review from 4-stars to 5-stars. This place is simply exceptional... it's a super fun dive bar with amazing food. Most notably their famous ribs as well their world famous chicken vindaloo, (never thought I'd be eating the best vindaloo I've ever had at dive bar. A must, this place is worth every penny. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - World Famous Chicken Vindaloo. - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We felt like we were in an island hut surrounded by bamboo plenty of tables inside and out. Service was very good. The Ahi wontons for appetizer were delicious. I had the Mahi for entrée and everything was fresh and delicious. read more

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Has potential to be a fun, island- themed restaurant, but falls woefully short in both food and service. The very limited menu doesn't offer many choices, they were "out" of several items, and what they did have was completely underwhelming in both taste and presentation. Service was also only fair. We had to go looking for our server twice to get additional beverages. Will not be returning. ​ read more

Arrived around happy hour, we were seated right away. My boyfriend who loves to meet and talk to people tried to talk to the server. He did not give us any friendly vibes and quickly disappeared away. We understand it was busy and it's not why we give this review. This was our first stop on our first night. We were easy to start our bar hopping shenanigans. So our sever came and got our order, she asked if I wanted salt or sugar for the margarita, I said sugar but continued to bring me a drink with salt... the painkiller they brought my boyfriend had way too much nutmeg. We wanted more drinks but she completely disappeared and forgot about our water we ordered before. We decided to fish another server down for our check and dipped. At least the live music was nice. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Live music - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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We went for Happy Hour and we're very happy we did!!! I had a $4 rum cocktail that was so good, I had to order another one. The people who work there are very nice and attentive. It's a fun atmosphere, with a long bar, and a nice outdoor deck. The prices at HH are hard to beat! read more

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Use to love this spot - $1 red stripe nights & live music/dancing. But...service has gone down hill & prices are a joke. Bartenders act like you don't exist & are very unwelcoming. Always would stop in here each year, but this will be the last. $8 bucks for a pint of light beer is a rip. read more

We came in for a late lunch on a Saturday during peak tourist season, but were seated immediately. Everyone ordered something different. Curry chicken, chicken bowl, shrimp appetizers, and fried fish sandwiches with some drinks. Everything tasted really good! I will say that the price was a bit high for each item (our fish sandwiches were over $25), and I don't think they were worth that much. But the service was great. Very laid back atmosphere, and there's a stage for bands to play. Parking can be tough depending on the time of day and season, but not a bad place to check out. read more

John Daly Taste like a raspberry brisk With a bite I would recommend trying if you're in town read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Raspberry John Daly - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Grilled fish sandwich was cooked just right . Beer was nice and cold . 1star deducted for the service . Waitress was a nice kid but had no idea about customer service. read more

Just had drinks. Did not eat. Decor was fun. Seems to be a nice venue for live music. The staff obviously have fun working together and enjoy each others company. read more

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If you are looking for something fancy, this is not your style. But it is a nice place to grab some grub while listening to live music on the patio. Building is old and a little dirty, but the food was good. Fish and chips were nice, fish tacos were AMAZING! But their burgers seem to be the main item on the menu and they were just meh . Don't pass on the Key Lime pie! We actually bought a whole pie to take home. ($40, but it was worth it!) read more

We had high expectations for this place. They are in one of the most popular areas on the island. Went for lunch on a Friday. They had live music on the outside patio which was great. It wasn't busy at all, but service was severely lacking. Food didn't blow us away, but was certainly still very good. We will certainly go back and give it another try one evening to see if the crowd and staff improve, as I've seen in some other posts here. read more

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waiter was very awkward and uncomfortable. we asked how much food came with the fish and chips and he was incredibly misleading. It came with one small piece of fish for $23. absolutely not worth it. not a good start to vacation. read more

The overall meal had a fish smell. The shrimp were mealy. Tuna had no real flavor. It was highly rated place but we left disappointed

The Big Bamboo Cafe completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was fun, laid-back, and full of good vibes. The tropical decor and island music made it feel like a mini vacation right in town. We sat out on the patio, and it was perfect. Spacious, breezy, and surrounded by lush greenery--it was the ideal spot to relax with friends over a great meal. Speaking of the food: WOW. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The fish tacos were next-level, and the jerk chicken had the perfect kick. You can really tell they put a lot of care into their menu. But what truly made the night unforgettable was our server, Bern. Friendly, attentive, and full of personality--Bern made us feel completely welcome and taken care of. You don't always get service like that, and it really elevated the whole experience read more

We enjoyed the Beagles and it appears many locals routinely enjoy live music here as well! read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - The Beagles - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hubby and I went for a late lunch very early dinner. We sat outside and enjoyed the music. Both of us ordered the Curry Burger. It was delicious. They use the same curry from their Vindaloo Chicken. I can still taste the curry and wish I had more. I should have asked for the curry to dip my fries. It was so good and we eat curry often. This was in a different ballpark. We will definitely return. read more

Food is expensive for what you get. Service is available but could use another person. Basic bar, there is live music at times.

The food was tasty (Black and Blue Burger, Fish and chips). Service (Jess) was prompt and friendly. We ate outside on the deck and enjoyed the live music. Great atmosphere. Overall a very pleasant evening. read more

Great entertainment and great food. Strange nobody brags about this place. Sometime I cheat and grab a beer at the Carolina tasting room and sit below the bamboo and listen to music. read more

We were here on Wednesday night/Reggae Night when they have live entertainment. The band was exceptionally talented while the dancing and fun was fantastic. The food was good and the service was just too. We tried the chicken taco platter, Stacy's teriyaki chicken bowl, which were both delicious. We had a little one with us too and there are plenty of selections on the Kid's Menu to satisfy picky eaters. If here in the evening, the music will get loud in the main dining area. Fun times and good food so check it out. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Kid's menu - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great staff. food and music!!! will go back!!! Lukas and Lucas great service! Fresh catch sandwich (halibut) was excellent

This place is awesome! My husband, toddler, and I came for dinner during a busy Saturday evening rush. The food was amazing! The Vindaloo Chicken was THE BEST!!!! I'm always on the hunt for good Spicy food, and they nailed it! We sat outside on the deck and the live entertainment was great! After dinner we dropped off our daughter, headed back for the night life scene, and it was so much fun, and well maintained. A great band, awesome bartender, and lots of indoor seating so you could relax or dance if you wanted too! Whether you're looking for an awesome meal or some fun nightlife I highly recommend this place! read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - The vindaloo chicken dish - SO GOOD! (I just wish they didn't cut the naan bread up so I could scoop with it!) - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Cool ambiance. Food was ok. Nothing super special. Just ok. Curry burger was interesting but not at all spicy. Where things really fell down was the drinks. We had a variety and none of them were good. For example, the Paloma didn't taste like grapefruit at all. read more

Unfortunately we sat under a fan that was shaking a light so the ambiance wasn't the best. Overall, I actually really enjoyed this cafe. They had some very interesting and yummy options. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Island salad - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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The food here is awesome! You can't pick anything bad... Page and the rest of the crew are super friendly and always on point and ready to help! Great crew! Great bar!! The music is pretty damned good too ;-) 5 star experience!!! Thanks for the recommendations Page!!!! read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Tuna Tacos!!! Awesome!! - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We have listened to two bands here this weekend and both were phenomenal. The food was good but burger and veggies were undercooked. We did order close to kitchen closing time so that is probably why. The ambience is very nice. I'd recommend checking this place out. read more

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This is a hidden gem - it's in Coligny Plaza, so you might expect it to be touristy and not great, but it's so good. Everything we've ever ordered here has been delicious, and they offer a wide variety. This time, we sat outside on the deck. We were originally seated at a hightop but my feet didn't reach anything to rest on comfortably, so we moved to a booth. The couple seated right after us did the exact same thing. Their hightops aren't comfortable for many people (I'm 5'4", average for a woman). I had the chicken tacos and my husband had the burger. Both were great and I highly recommend the pico di gallo - it's wonderful! Very fresh, with bright flavor. Inside can be VERY cold, so if you don't plan to sit outside, bring a sweater. We have shivered through a couple of meals here. They often have live music and the guy we heard was good. It's in Hilton Head's ultimate touristy spot. But it's so good. Don't miss. read more

Our server was Paige. She was very personable and efficient. The food was delicious. The music was awesome too.

Great lunch shrimp tacos! $9.50 Super lunch and happy hour deals. Look forward to going back in the future. read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Shrimp Taco! $9.50 Great!!! - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Arrived late into Hilton Head and found this little Gem in the Coligny park area. Quaint little place. We sat on the porch for drinks and apps and listened to the live music. Great little place to relax and have a drink. We didn't eat a meal here tonight but will probably come back for lunch. Service was great read more

Big Bamboo Cafe - Drinks at the Big Bamboo - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina