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Gringo's Diner

4.4 (296 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Casual
Loud
Outdoor seating

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Chili Dog and Fries
Chuck B.

Great place, great food. We both had chili dogs and fries and they were fabulous! It was a great change of pace, and now one of our favorites.

Chicken Pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries
Mike S.

Popped into Hilton Head for just the day and had a fantastic lunch at Gringo's Easily parked at the grocery store lot and walked there The food was quality and service was good and quick The whole family ate everything on our plates and then walked to the beach The homemade pesto on the chicken sandwich was incredible Recommend

Waffles and Bacon
Marie B.

The Staff was friendly. We ordered waffles and bacon. The waffle had lumps of sugar in it. The person who checked us out was unable to provide the correct change so use a credit card.

Churros

The empanadas and churros were very good. The empanadas were crispy and full of flavor, and the churros were sweet and fresh. The service was also great. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a really good experience.

Breakfast quesadilla, pancakes with Nutella, homestyle potatoes, and "the beach" breakfast!
Mario S.

Gringo's was atop the Yelp! reviews for top breakfast places and they didn't disappoint! A small diner nestled in the end of a shopping center with some outdoor seating, they're cooking within steps in front of you mostly on a flat top grill. Fresh coffee served in their own ceramic coffee mugs complimented our breakfast quesadilla, "the beach" breakfast, homestyle potatoes, and three fluffy pancakes topped with Nutella, whipped cream, and powdered sugar hit the spot and started our morning right! Staff was friendly and service was quick! Thanks for the chow!

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Jazzmine B.

Here's the text with corrected grammar: I've read a few reviews, and I understand that some people don't find this place special. However, on an island where everything seems overpriced, this is a wonderful find. I have been coming to the island for about 8 years now and enjoy starting my first day on the island eating here. A good, simple, very well-cooked meal by an award-winning chef. You can sit outside or inside. Everyone is always friendly, from the staff to the customers eating. I always come alone but have never felt alone. Some other notable things that I appreciate are being able to see where my food is being cooked and the open counter. I love that no matter how long or short the line is, the food always seems to take about the same amount of time and is always on point. However, the thing that stands out the most for me is the fact that over the years and with all the customers they seem to serve, they always remember me and it makes me feel like I'm walking into a family member's house to get a meal. I look forward to coming back next year and catching up and seeing the changes.

Burger and fries! Well seasoned patty!

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Service was great very attentive and friendly and the food was very tasty my go to spot in Hilton head

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Fast service, very kind employees, also the other patrons were so nice??! great vibes don't hesitate to stop by

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Ordered breakfast at counter. Server brought meals to outside table. Quick service but selections weren't extraordinary.

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Great breakfast spot! Fast service! Dog friendly! Great location in coligny beach plaza.

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Great service and food. Even gave me a to-go cup for my coffee! Very friendly and kind staff.

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Great little place, huge burgers! Kind people and good service. We had soup omelette and grill cheese too, I'll good!

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Best breakfast taco you can find. The Gringo breakfast is all the best of brunch at a great price. Staff is so friendly and service is fast.

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A Lowcountry Backyard - SHRIMP AND GRITS

A Lowcountry Backyard

4.3(2.7k reviews)
1.5 mi
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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.

Disappointing. The reviews were stellar, the food was not. The derive was good, but that's kind of…read morewhere it ended. Except for the fried green tomatoes- those were very good, dipped in blue cheese dressing (ranch was bad, tasted like plain mayonnaise with a parsley sprinkle) The pimento cheese appetizer was so disappointing! Tasted like cream cheese mixed with packaged shredded cheddar and 3 small pieces of raw red pepper; served with stale corn chips and uninspired pita. Was so looking forward to good homemade pimento cheese in the south! The grouper sandwich was sad, my friend only ate the fish and left the bun and tomatoes on the plate. The mac and cheese was even sadder, described as baked mac and cheese it was more like old leftovers, cold, separated noodles that were really dry. The shrimp blt salad- the aforementioned fried green tomatoes were the best part. The bacon was cold and floppy and kind of unchewable. It was served on wilted arugula. I'm so confused by all the rave reviews! Maybe this was a one off.

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A Lowcountry Backyard - Busy in the kitchen

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A Lowcountry Backyard - Fried green tomato appetizer

Fried green tomato appetizer

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Nectar

4.2(803 reviews)
2.4 mi
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Nectar is still amazing after all these years. Newer location on William Hilton Py but just as…read morenice. The service was excellent and the food was just as good. Great drink selections and many menu items if you're not feeling breakfasts foods. Wide gave a thumbs up on her espresso martini as the did it right.

Had reservation for 6:15p. Got there and were seated…read morequickly. Waited forever for waiter to come by and when he did he was not friendly and complaining about how long his day was (his name was Tweedy?). He got drink order wrong and was mostly absent during the entire meal. We asked the hostess if we could move booths to a larger booth due to a few in our party being larger people. There were two larger booths open (one was seated with four people). She told us that the larger booths were only for tables of 6 or more. I showed her that there were four people at one and she said that they were an early seating vit we couldn't move. The thing is this... the four top was seated AFTER we were seated. Other two tables sat empty until the last few minutes of our dinner. The food wasn't anything special either. One dish was bland. Another not cooked well. Crabcakes were delicious but 1/4 isn't all that good when you're paying that much. Anyways, we used to LOVE this play. Always had good service, good food and took care of customers. Something has changed in the last year. Nectar used to a "must eat" on our trips. Not any more.

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Nectar - GARDEN SALAD, the tomato vinaigrette is divine!

GARDEN SALAD, the tomato vinaigrette is divine!

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Watusi Cafe - Morning | Afternoon | Extended hours 
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Watusi Cafe

4.2(834 reviews)
0.2 mi
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While I didn't come this time for breakfast, I came to this location for the coffee the six out of…read morethe seven days we were in Hilton Head! This location is a block away from the heart of Coligny. Every morning after our beach walk, we'd head her for a coffee. We got there early enough where there was never really a line. We wound up always ordering an iced sand dollar latte with almond milk and light whip. I'd also order a hot sand dollar for my husband. The staff was pretty friendly. I will say, when there was a line, one barista didn't seem like nearly enough. The line would get pretty long and took longer to get your coffee. I love the Sand Dollar latte. It's a combo between honey and cinnamon. We'll be back!

We visited Watusi on Saturday and had a great experience with friendly staff, so we decided to…read morereturn on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary. Unfortunately, the second visit was a completely different experience. After a 40-minute wait, we received a text saying our table was ready. We went inside and waited behind other guests in the designated "your table is ready" area for over five minutes, only for the owner to tell us she had given our table away. She then proceeded to clear another table while we continued to wait. There were several open tables, including the booth we had sat in the day before. I mentioned that it was our anniversary and asked if we could sit there. The owner told us no because it was reserved for a larger party. However, throughout our entire meal and until we left, no one ever sat at that booth or any of the other open tables. To make matters worse, another party of four later asked to move to that exact booth and was allowed to sit there. We also ordered specialty coffee drinks that were quite expensive, but they didn't arrive until after our food was served. Then, while eating, I bit into the seed that had been left in the avocado. It was especially disappointing because our first visit had been so positive. We chose to come back to celebrate a special occasion, but the poor communication, inconsistent treatment of guests, and issues with the food and service left us frustrated. Unfortunately, what started as a great first impression turned into a disappointing anniversary experience. We expected much better, especially from the owner.

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Watusi Cafe - Breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and biscuit with honey butter.

Breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and biscuit with honey butter.

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Watusi Cafe - Biscuit & Gravy

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Java Burrito Company - Pork Burrito bowl I poured out onto a huge plate. Card for size

Java Burrito Company

4.7(934 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Usually am skeptical when a place has such unanimously great reviews and is all over TikTok, but…read moreJava hit it on the head. First, the staff is so kind, quick, and happy to explain anything to meet your needs. For the food - some people describe it as a better chipotle, but I disagree. Java Burritos are their own thing and much better. The portions much larger, the quality of food much better, and the flavor is excellent. We got the Java special protein, which is a mix of queso sauce, sour cream, steak, and chicken, and it was amazing. The toppings also were fresh and the options were plentiful. For the coffee - we went with the iced crème brûlée lattes, it was excellent as well. It was the first latte I have had in a while that hit the perfect balance of not being too sweet while not being bitter. Very smooth!

This was my first time visiting Java Burrito Company while in Hilton Head Island, and I had a great…read moreexperience! I ordered the tacos and customized them with all the veggies. The taco shells were really crispy, which I appreciated, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The service was quick, making it a great option if you're looking for a fast and casual meal. The ordering process is similar to Chipotle--you wait in line and choose what you'd like, whether that's a burrito, bowl, tacos, nachos, or a quesadilla, and then customize it with the fillings and toppings you want. Overall, it was a fun spot with a convenient setup and tasty food. I'd definitely stop by again the next time I'm back in Hilton Head!

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Java Burrito Company - Clean and modern restrooms!

Clean and modern restrooms!

Java Burrito Company - Salad with chicken

Salad with chicken

Java Burrito Company - Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating

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Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating

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