Ate lunch here twice during my month-long stay in HHI. Lemme say that their NE clam chowder is the…read morereal deal! I was disappointed to learn it got removed in favor of Manhattan style chowder, which I will say was NOT authentic. It was super spicy & tasty, but overwhelming to the clams. It was more a minestrone in terms of flavor. Loved the shrimp Po boy and the fried chicken Sammy. My friend had the BLT. It gets busy at lunch!

Out with my 95 y/o mom after Thanksgiving and we decided to try LuLu - sure glad we did…read more Wasn't too busy. Seated quickly and the waiter was very nice. Mom had a Chardonnay and I had a Diet Coke. Menu was short and sweet, exactly like I like it and filled with comfort food. Mom had the fried flounder sandwich and I had the bacon cheeseburger. Both dishes came with fresh homemade Parmesan chips. Food came out after a short wait and the portions was very nice sized. Flounder sandwich was huge and cooked perfectly. Crispy batter rather than puffy batter. Mom said it was one of the best fried flounder filets she's ever had. My burger was stacked. Cooked exactly like I ordered medium rare/ medium. Bacon was crispy, and the onion ring on the burger was nice touch. Chips were very crispy and delicious. Service was very good and we throughly enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be back!

Chow Daddy's - the name would suggest an old school barbeque joint or maybe a diner; but it is…read moreneither. Hilton Head Island has seen some changes in food offerings in the last decade, but fresh and new American fusion isn't common. Enter Chow Daddy's. With two locations (the other in Bluffton) we hit this one on Hilton Head. It's a risky place to put a restaurant, buried in the back plaza of a nondescript but high-end shopping center deeeep in the wooded neighborhoods of the island's Southern tip. If you're staying elsewhere on the island, you'll find you have to pay a small fee to access Sea Pines but many people do to get to the Salty Dog Cafe as well. While it may not get a lot of visibility, it is definitely worth seeking out for the very good Latin American cuisine being offered. Out party of five arrived on an August Friday evening after making reservations and were impressed with the cleanliness and upscale minimalist vibe. Dark booths and Edison-style lighting are offset by the daylight let in by picture windows. There is outside seating in the patio (very pleasant in the shade) and a small bar open off the host area. Inside seating is large enough for bigger parties of 6-8. Definitely not a post-beach day place, but perfect for date night, or more dressy family dinner out. Service was quick and talkative; we enjoy chatting beyond food with out severs which makes the experience even better. Apps and mains were delivered quickly with good presentation. We started with the fine fresh corn dip - extra tortillas were helpful to get the last bits. Mains included a fresh and well pattied cheesburger, mix-n-match tacos and two specialty bowls - cajun shrimp with spicy fine fat prawns and an Ahi-tuna poke style bowl. The rice in both was excellent and the portions were perfect. I'll try to un-hide this hidden star with this review and encourage you to seek it out if you live on "HHi" or make your next visit. Rare 5 star from us.

Maaaaan, I came here YEARS ago (try almost 11, if my photo on FB is to be believed) before I was…read moreYelping regularly, but I saw this restaurant pop up on a Yelp list I was reading the other day and it unlocked the deeply-buried memory of my visit here and I thought...might as well chronicle that memory with a quick review! I came here with a bunch of friends from my undergraduate research lab while we were in Hilton Head presenting at a conference. We had rented a condo to all stay together and this place was in walking distance, so we headed over. I don't remember what all everyone else got to eat, or much about the service, but I do remember it was a total vibe. Beachy decorations that were fun but still classy and not too kitschy, warm lighting, good music. I ordered an item probably not even on their menu anymore: pulled barbeque chicken on a hunk of spicy cornbread with a side salad. I checked online and it's nowhere to be found, but it slapped at the time, and from pictures it seems like you can still maybe order their spicy cornbread at least, which was the best part! It had a great cakey texture and some legit heat. The chicken was succulent and tender and the smokiness paired well with the salad. It seems Chow Daddy's enjoyed a decade of success after my visit so long ago. I hope the temporary closure listed on the Yelp page doesn't turn into a permanent one. It was a pleasant surprise to be reminded of this visit and my time with friends.

Always great! Service, feel, and menu is fun! We enjoy going after an event and sitting at a high…read moretop at the bar.

First, the staff are great here. I loved our server. Very knowledgeable about the menu items. My…read morefavorite dish was also the cheapest...the $2 Snow Pea Martini was excellent! It is a must to try. Why not for $2. My favorite restaurant on the island thus far.

Abby was an amazing server!!! Food was to die for…read more We luckily came when there was live music and the vibe was everything!! Definitely will come back when we venture back down!

Our first visit started out rough, which is why I only gave it three stars. We ended on a much…read morehigher note. Our waitress was busy! But attentive and did a good job keeping us informed when drinks did not arrive after a reasonable wait time. The food was great. I liked the selection and enjoyed the food. We ordered grouper, flounder, fish and chips, peel n eat shrimp, calamari and pickles, and snow crab - all were enjoyed. My only problem with this place was that they offer the option to select specific seating when making a reservation and in our case did not follow through. Please do not offer this specific option if you are not willing to honor these reservations. We had wanted to sit up by the bar, music and cornhole area at a high top (per my reservation). As the hostess was leading us to our table I noticed we were heading to a low table at the complete opposite side of the bar, so I stopped her and informed her of our reservation request. I figured she may not have known. Seconds later a lady was in our face telling us in a rushed, rather aggressive manner that the table we were being seated at was the best they could do. No high tops were available. So no hello, may I help you from her. No, hello I am so sorry that we cannot honor your reservation. No empathy or professionalism whatsoever. I was not happy. Good communication is key to allow understanding. My problem wasn't so much the table, but with how the supervisor/manager spoke to us. To make things worse, once seated I went to the restroom and on my way back there was a high top for 6 (my reservation number) cleaned and ready to go. So there was a table available. First time at Fishcamp. Disappointing experience - at first. The waitress was so kind though she made up for a rough start.

This is our go-to spot for breakfast and brunch on the island. It's simply fantastic with an…read moreexpansive menu with daily specials. The food is always consistent with excellent portion size and the service is always impeccable. A few must try's are: Cinnamon Roll, Low Country Seafood Omelette, their biscuits, their spicy sausage and more. While we love all the servers we've had there. Tweety has become our personal favorite. He's super personable and engaging and just a fun person to interact with. This place gets my highest recommendation!

DO NOT USE THE DOG MENU!!…read more I ordered off the dog menu for my small dog and ended up in the emergency animal hospital that same night. The food came back cooked on a dirty, greasy grill with salt, pepper flakes, and oil. All of this is toxic to dogs. My dog was severely dehydrated and had to stay overnight. The vet bill was over $2,000. The chefs here have zero training on what dogs can and cannot eat. If you have a small dog, please do not order from this menu. You are putting your pet's life at risk.

We come to HHI frequently and make a point to dine here! I love that everything is included in the…read moreentree price - even the salad which most restaurants charge extra for. There are always fresh seafood specials, and they are always good. That's why you have to make a reservation to dine here ... it's always crowded. We enjoy the bar as well (imagine that). Bartenders are so friendly and have been here for years. Price is in line with the quality and so is service. It's truly a "don't miss" if you are in Hilton Head. Try it out and you can thank me later!

This is my parents' favorite restaurant to visit every year while they're in Hilton Head. I was…read morerecently in Hilton Head after a 20 year hiatus and I ate here twice and I can see why they love this adorable and legitimate French dining experience. It is situated in a beautiful space under the trees and white lights adorn the exterior. When you approach the entrance, there are outdoor diners, enjoying themselves and when you enter, you can take a left into a very cozy bar area in its own building to the left. If you turn right, it will take you to the hostess stand and the traditional dining room. On the first evening, we enjoyed sitting at the bar. The bartenders are extremely busy yet make you feel welcome and know their menu and drinks very well. The service was exceptional, as was the food. We enjoyed a salad with mahi and delicious cocktails, and wine selection. On our second visit, we sat in the main dining room. This was as enjoyable as the bar, but a little bit more private. The server was well-versed in the menu and was able to provide helpful suggestions. The meal was well timed and the service was exceptional from all staff. We enjoyed the duck and the triple tail/scallops. I also had a cup of sheet crab soup and found it to be the best version on the island. While this restaurant is not cheap, it is extremely well priced for the quality of the food and the sides and salad that a company most dishes. I'm looking forward to returning to Hilton Head specifically to eat here. What an enjoyable experience!

We went to Alexander's for Thanksgiving and really enjoyed it. You need to get reservations/tickets…read morewell in advance, and this was our first time snagging them. It was a warm, well-run Thanksgiving dinner that's worth planning ahead for! Three course prix fix menu; drinks were separate. Both the turkey entrée and salmon with garlicky kale were cooked well. The apps and desserts were good, though the mains were the highlight! Our server, Angelica, was so friendly! Definitely can't wait to visit again for their regular menu!

After 20 years of visiting HHI we finally made a reservation - as much as we wanted to enjoy the…read morefood it was a disappointment.... Although the Caesar salad was very good , My flounder was ok and my husbands 50$+ Filet tasted like bland roast beef ... he asked for it to medium but it was closer to well done....drinks were good , as was dessert....server was ok but the ambiance with the lagoon view was very nice.... Sorry to say but we will not be back....we wished we would have sent the steak back but my husband is not one to complain....

Family favorite every time we visit! A hidden gem with a unique menu…read more Just went last night and had with the sweetest, friendly waitress, Mickey. Had the grilled shrimp BLT salad for the first time and it was amazing! So were the fried green tomatoes and even the lima beans! A very unhurried, relaxing backyard eating experience. Can't wait to go again the next time we visit!

Lowcountry Backyard was one of those places that feels like it's been there forever in the best…read morepossible way. Quirky, unpolished, a little tucked away, and absolutely full of character. It doesn't feel corporate or manufactured at all. More like you've stumbled into somebody's lovingly chaotic backyard dinner party where the food just happens to be genuinely top-tier. The mismatched charm, handwritten feel, and warm atmosphere are part of what makes it so special. There's this brilliant contrast between the laid-back hole-in-the-wall vibe and the seriously refined cooking coming out of the kitchen. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were incredibly tender, fried perfectly, and drizzled with a lovely house-made ranch. The sweet house pickles alongside were such a good touch. We also each had a cup of she crab soup which was beautifully seasoned and packed with tonnes of crab morsels. For mains, we shared the shrimp and grits and completely understood why the recipe has won awards, including being recognised as the 3rd best in the world. The recipe is rooted in traditional Lowcountry cooking but elevated with layers of flavour that somehow still feel comforting and homemade. The grits were unbelievably creamy, and the shrimp and sausage were perfectly cooked with fantastic flavour throughout. We also split the seafood purloo with blackened grouper, and it was equally impressive. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly fresh without trying too hard to be fancy. What really made the experience though was the staff. Everyone went above and beyond. They took time to chat with us about the area, paced the courses perfectly so nothing felt rushed, and by the end we were leaving with handshakes feeling more like guests than customers. Places like this are getting harder to find. We'll absolutely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Lowcountry food served by genuinely wonderful people.

I went to Poseidon based on recommendations from a gluten free app I use for restaurants. I would…read moreconsider this a more casual dining restaurant due to the volume of the restaurant and how busy it seemed. I was seated right away without a reservation. I ordered the fried green tomatoes caprese and the blue crab dip with a glass of wine. The crab dip was creamy and very good. I prefer a little more crab and a little less cream but the taste was on pointe. The fried green tomatoes were a little hard and not as tasty as I expected. The beet, goat cheese salad with fried oysters was perfect. They all paired very nicely together and I was very excited to have gluten free fried oysters. I can't wait to return to try more of their menu. My waitress was also very accommodating and helpful with the menu and suggestions.

Poseidon's rooftop and experience were rated #1 in South Carolina one time and I truly see why! The…read moreexperience, the food, the frozen strawberry daiquiris.... OUT OF THIS WORLD AWESOME!!!!!! You'll want to make sure you book a reservation early and check to see when they have shows, because it's truly a fun time! The views outside are beautiful too!

Let's get to the point quickly: OUT STANDING BURGERS…read more They know how to cook correctly your way. Many choices with good sides and quick service! Just go, you will not regret it--make a reservation for in or out.

Went here in the recommendation of the staff at Surfwatch. Went with low expectations as it was…read morebilled as the best burger and sushi restaurant on the island. Wait, what? Burgers and sushi? Don't ask me how but the pull it off. The sushi was fresh and the burger selection was outstanding. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was not overbearing with noise and activities. Try the French Onion Dip appetizer. Never seen a FO appetizer in a restaurant before so I gave it a try and the group loved it. Check this place out. It is reasonably priced.