delicious food, nice bistro / sports bar theme...

I'm so glad we found this place. We are staying at the Sanctuary Hotel in Kiawah island and we just couldn't eat another meal there! Hege's has amazing service- our waiter couldn't have been nicer! I was feeling cold and kept bringing me hot water for tea. We started with an onion soup which was super flavorful but not heavy. I had the Grouper which was accompanied with some sort of rice and carrots- v delicious! My husband had the liver and v enjoyable. Real food and the place is very pretty and comfortable! read more

My family and I have been to Hege's on several occasions, as we are local to the area. Service is always spot on and the kitchen puts out impeccable food...some of the best in town! read more

We had a party of six that had dinner May 20, 2021 at Hege's. The waiter tried to sell us a bottle of wine that averaged $250-$350. We had been at the PGA golf tournament all day and were all very tired. We just wanted a glass of wine and a nice dinner. The service was good and the meal was excellent. The problem was that when we received the bill they had added three cocktails and a bottle of wine which made an overage of over $126!! When we brought it to the servers attention, all is said was, I am sorry and redid the check. I expect that they are not use to having the customer review the bill. Please be careful if you ever go to Hege's, as I heard from a few others it had happened to them! This will be the last time that we will ever go to Hege's. read more

I first came to Hege's 8 years ago. I never wanted to go back but my in-laws booked a reservation this past week. I clearly remembered why I was so unhappy the first time. This place is over-priced, over-cooked and under-serviced. My fish of the day special was dry and the accompanying orzo was soft and gooey. My husband's mahi was so tough it was like chewing on a sponge. Dishes we all delivered to wrong guest, desserts took almost as long to arrive as the main courses did, water was slow to be refilled. These are all NOT acceptable at a place that charges $25+ for entrees. Do yourself a favor and spend your money anyplace but here. read more

We had an incredible meal here on our last night in Kiawah. We called the day before for reservations, and were seated promptly when we arrived. Just to be safe I would recommend calling for reservations, the restaurant filled up pretty quickly. Our waitress, Cynthia, was SO nice. She knew the menu and specials like the back of her hand and offered great suggestions and did not mind giving her honest opinion on what to choose. we both got the pre set menu - $37.95 for a app, entree, and dessert. This was a great way to go, we both already wanted what was on the selections. He had a delicious salad and I had the crab cake app that was out of this world ... not fried tasting or any breading, just yummy delicious crab in a sauce with more crab and a slaw that was good to. Hubby got the crab cakes for his entree and they were served totally different, in a red pepper cream sauce with asparagus and rice and it was equally if not better than my app. I had the fish of the day, a grilled mahi with veggies and rice. Oh, and the bread to start off the meal... I am not usually a big bread person but oh wow - the cornbread was amazing. For dessert, I had the profiteloes and he had the strawberry shortcake. Both were great. We enjoyed walking over here from the Marriot we were staying at. Would highly recommend going here to anyone, we will be back for sure. read more

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Walked in at 845 Hostess very rude and said we are closed when the place was vibrant and we know the owner and sure he would have a cup of soup and a wine. Management needs to know this. read more

Great service and delicious food. The fried oyster appetizer was amazing as was the lobster and shrimp entree. The filet was perfectly cooked and the mash potatoes were like grandmas! Such a great find! read more

Hege's - Lobster and shrimp entree - French Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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Sad story here. Drove to Kiawah Island from S. FL. Made reservation several weeks ago. Hostess said we had stated no preference (inside or outside you would think?!?!?). She tried to sit us at the bar. Rude manager basically said they have a private party and are booked up. Take it or leave it! Said we would leave. He said he would see us next time. Not a chance in hell. read more

This is our favorite breakfast spot on Kiawah. The staff is always nice, and the food is wonderful. It is busy, so be sure to get there early. read more

Hege's - French Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

Great atmosphere. Spectacular cocktails, wine and service. The halibut is one of the best dishes I've ever eaten.

Extremely pricey. Dinner menu is adequate, portion size not equivalent to price per plate. Same ordered item, e.g. fish, different sizes served. Not consistent. Staff attentive. read more

Great Place! Great atmosphere and even better staff. Sad I hadn't been before! Will be back!

Be careful - will try to sit you at bar if don't specify preference even with a reservation

Hege's was very close to our hotel and able to accommodate us for early dinners without reservations. Mostly this review is for the service and Asian ahi salad which was refreshing and terrific. I would prefer a frozen pizza to their pizzeta. They serve fresh bread and cornbread. read more

Probably the best service I've had at a restaurant. Period. They were attentive to our large party (including little kids) without being hovering or intrusive. The food was fantastic! The pre-fix menu seems the best way to try things for your money. I would have eaten bowl after bowl of the She Crab soup if it was socially acceptable - it was that good! And the crab cakes with shrimp hit perfect balance of seafood for this out of towner's desires. Can't wait for the next visit! read more

We've been coming to Hege's every year when we visit and I've never been disappointed. The service is greatly attentive without being overbearing. The food has slowly shifted from what it used to be in terms of category. Not really a problem. In the last few years it seems to be adding a few Asian inspired options. The Asian salad has always been a favorite with the wasabi peas added. She-crab soup is always a classic, as is the wedge and escargot. Again, I have never been disappointed with my food, not has my family. Last time I had special Halibut. Seared perfectly with a perfect crunch on the outside and buttery on the inside. I also highly recommend the duck. While we have never done lunch or brunch I would love to try it out some time. read more

Kim, our server, was great! Lotsa fun! The food was tasty until we heard the next morning from half of our group who had the "She Crab Soup"...it was coming out of both ends. Good news, though...I didn't have the soup! Besides that, everything was good, especially the sea bass! read more

We were looking for a restaurant near Kiawah and Seabrook Island that served something different. We never expected to find food as good as it was in Hege's. It's definitely a bit on the upscale, pricey side, but worth every cent. Make a reservation, as this place can get busy. And check the schedule, as they are not open every day. They have a nice area around the bar, as well as two dining venues inside. Service staff are well trained and very helpful. But the food? OMG. If you are visiting the area and want to splurge, you don't have to go downtown to get a great meal. It's right there, at FreshFields shopping center. They do cater to families who wish to dine together, and it's a great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary as well. read more

This place came highly recommended by a family friend who is building a house on the island. It was hands down our favorite meal of the week. There were 4 of us. 2 got the pre fix, 2 of us got different seafood specials. We had a starter Caesar salad and Manhattan clam chowder, both generous portions and delicious. The entrees were all excellent! The two desserts we shared (molten chocolate and blueberry cobbler) were also amazing! Good wine, good bread (try the cornbread), good service. We'll be back. See you next year! read more

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Second time sitting at bar and terrible service in that spot. Single female and feel like I need to be with a man to get some real respect--or just a second glass of wine. Also sensed the servers aren't crazy about the bartenders. read more

Unfortunately this restaurant does not warrant the overpriced menu.Very disappointing!

We had dinner here on February 15, 2022. We had heard good things. It started out ok. Our server was very nice and we had drinks. After we ordered she disappeared. Our food came and the scallops I ordered were almost raw. I couldn't find anyone to ask to bring them back to be cooked. I had to get up and find someone. When I explained about the scallops they acted insulted that I would complain. They did bring them back to be cooked but by that time my husband had finished his meal which was the veal schnitzel, so basically we each ate alone. They did comp the scallops which were still under cooked when they came back. Very disappointed. I wouldn't go back. read more

No southern hospitality here!!!!! This is the conversation with the maitre d after waiting several minutes at the hostess stand: Q:" Hi, may we have a table for four outside?" A: "No, our outdoor furniture is purely decorative." Q: "Purely decorative?" (There were approximately 6-7 tables with four chairs around each so this was surprising.) A: "Yes, (with extreme attitude/sarcasm) why would you even want to eat outside it's 100 degrees out?!" The polite response to being asked to sit outside was to merely inform us that the restaurant was not serving outside that night. We are from upstate New York and did not find the heat intolerable especially as many other restaurants adjacent to this establishment were serving outside. If you would like to be seated with a smile or at least with common courtesy - make sure to take this off your list!!!!l We walked out. read more

Finally found a place with attentive service and very good food in Kiawah. After trying three other places earlier and having lousy service and mostly so-so food, we went into Hege's with low expectations and pretty much ready to head into Charleston if this failed. For the first time all week, the hostess greeted us with a smile. At first, she reported that they had no availability for our party of six all night, but she was very kind and apologetic. As we headed back to our car accepting yet another failed restaurant experience, we were shocked to find this wonderful young lady running into the parking lot to inform us a table had opened up when another group cancelled their reservation. Exceptional for her to come find us like that. Our waiter was Dennis, and he was by far the most attentive server we have seen in the area. I had the lobster pan with assorted seafood. It was very tasty, but huge. Really better for two people. My wife had an outstanding grouper. The wait staff really busts it out here. Honestly it seems like a high stress environment, but they all were frantically working hard to respond to customers and do their jobs. I enjoyed being near the open kitchen, but I think Chef Hege noticed us watching and catching a few stressful moments the staff was having with a very large group in the other room. Dennis offered us she-crab soup while we waited and later presented us with a couple extra complimentary desserts. Nice touches. I wish I had gotten the young lady's name who initially greeted us and worked so hard to accommodate us. She and our server, Dennis, along with the great food provided our best, and thus far only great dining experience in the area. This literally was the first restaurant out of several in the area that had people who actually show some enthusiasm and attention to simple details, as well as willing to go the extra mile. read more

So mad! I have eaten here twice before but this time we sat at the bar. No smiles from bartenders. Finally got the attention of the female bartender and got some menus, didn't ask for a drink order. The male bartender finally got our drink order and told us specials. Drinks were delivered and they never glanced our way again. We wanted to order food but couldn't get their attention and didn't feel like yelling. It was almost humorous - they would come to the end of the bar and NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT. It was nice that the male bartender gave us waters with our wine, but not that he had his fingers all over the tops of the glasses when he gave them to us. We finally left, after having to ask for the check. We were still hungry. Sad. read more

There are times when you eat a meal and you will remember it forever and tell everyone to go eat there. This was not the meal. I ordered the crab cakes. They came with some strange orange sauce on them, side of red rice and side of asparagus. I had to send the rice back due to being undercooked. Tried mashed potatoes instead. They were pretty good. Asparagus was overcooked. Possibly because the plate was piping hot ... Possibly from sitting under heat lamp for a while - but maybe I am just speculating. I just felt for the price of the meal ($32.00 plate) that it would be awesome. Oh well. My friends' food looked good. Tried a bite of the lobster and it was really tasty. So maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. read more

Best food in Kiawah Island area! Had 8 oz. lobster tail, house salad & blueberry cobbler. All were divine. The wine (Storypoint) recommended by our server also was heaven sent. Was only going to have one glass but loved it so I had two. My dinner companion had the she crab soup, 8 oz. lobster tail & a peanut butter and chocolate mousse. She was equally enraptured. Did I mention the cornbread? Shazam! It was our most expensive meal in our 10 days here but worth it. My only hesitancy is that none of the servers wore safety masks. Whereas all other eateries, grocery store, pharmacy...in Kiawah (06/11/2020) were very careful--social distancing, staff in face masks and some in gloves, limited numbers of customers...When I asked the face mask-less hostess, why the lack of precaution, she directed me to the manager/owner? He said something like face masks only work if everyone 100% of people wear them. And since not every person was wearing them, what's the point? I didn't argue with him. I had had two glasses of wine. But would have felt more comfortable if staff complied with CDC recommended protocols. read more

What a disappointment. The vibe I got from all the staff was at best unhappy, like everyone was a bit stressed and didn't really like working there. One guy working the back section of the restaurant looked downright angry every time he picked up drinks from the bar. I ordered one of the appetizer specials - Korean BBQ shrimp with "Kim chi vegetables"...it was OK but the pickled cucumber slices had nothing to do with Kim chi (I.E. not fermented and not spicy). Main course...1/2 a roast chicken with sauteed spinach. ($33.00) It was bad...soggy skin, breast meat that tasted like sawdust, the spinach looked like it was nuked. The bartender asked how is was , I said underwhelming, then corrected myself and said it really isn't very good. She did ask if I wanted anything else but I declined. I sat for awhile, not touching the food, and eventually she came back and asked if I would like a box. (Honestly, I'm not making this up.) Obviously I declined. Eventually I was asked if I wanted dessert. Again declined. The bill is presented, chicken is taken off but she charged me $8 for the spinach that I didn't eat, which I refused to pay for. Unfortunately, I saw her condescending look/rolling eyes in the bar mirror as she turned to make the adjustment. No apology from anyone, and the hostess ignored me on the way out. Clearly this is the result of the complacency that comes from a captive audience. Ranks as one of my top ten worst dining experiences. read more

During a recent family reunion vacation on Seabrook Island, our group of 25 made reservations for dinner here and considering the challenges faced to please such a large party comprised of every age group, our dinner could not have been better. Big kudos to our host, Scott. He was extremely polite, prompt and professional as he took charge and directed the wait staff before, during and after our meal. The pace of the evening was consistent and perfect; at no point were was anyone in our party left wanting for anything or feeling neglected, nor did we ever feel rushed. No easy task with a party of 25! The food was fantastic. For starters, all our appetizers came at the same time and each was hot, fresh and delicious. I had fried oysters that were top notch and also tried the crab soup which was smooth, creamy, flavorful and rich without being too heavy. Following the apps, all of our dinners were also presented together and all were hot and fresh. I opted for a petit filet mignon myself and boy, was I glad I did. Cooked perfectly at medium rare (just as I asked), it was easily one of the top 3 steaks I've ever eaten. Excellent char on the outside and buttery, tender and soft throughout. The sauce boat served alongside the steak had an outstanding homemade steak sauce that perfectly complimented the beef. Wow. Timely and uniform service of our dessert followed where I had a perfectly sized slice of fresh key lime pie with a splash of raspberry sauce that really took it over the top. Not inexpensive, but if you're like me and you place value in high quality ingredients, careful preparation and impeccable service, Hege's is worth every penny. Highly reccommend. read more

Gevy's has really upped its game. We've had a couple of excellent dinners there recently. While prices are comparable to high-end downtown restaurants, Hege's now has the menu and quality dining that is appropriate. Definitely has one of the best she-crab soups in the area! The entrees are very ample. And there's a great bar. read more

We visited this lovely restaurant twice on our trip! The service cannot be beat anywhere. TJ and Makayla at the bar worked as a seamless team to make our experience perfect. The crawfish "cheesecake" is a must! Would be worth a trip back to Kiawah just to visit this spot. read more

The staff here is EXTREEMLY friendly and professional! They really make you feel like you're part of your family. The food is good but watch out! Better be hungry because the portions are big. Go early because it can get loud after 7:30. BTW, order fries with whatever you order...THEY'RE RIDICULOUSLY GOOD!! read more

Ther is NOTHING we didn't like about Hege's fro start to finish. We opted for the Prix Fixe menu and were all pleased with not only the quantity, but also the quality of every dish. Then there was dessert...fabulous and plenty of it. We will return before we head north again. read more

Hege's - Key Lime Pie...yum - French Near Me - Johns Island, South Carolina

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Went here for a special dinner. It definitely did not live up to expectations. I ordered a drink which took about 5 min. We ordered appetizers, they have them to another table. Then it Took 10 additional minutes, no apology, then not very good after waiting that long. I Ordered the fish and it was dry , ordered the same drink again and got a totally different drink. My husband ordered the étouffe and it was not as expected. Very expensive to have several disappointing moments. read more

Had the special - wienerschnitzel and it was the best veal I have ever had. Partner had the oven roasted sea bass that was cooked to perfection. Started with salads that were perfectly seasoned and fresh. Coming from NY we are critical - but this place was exceptionally good. Came back a second time and different meal was equally as satisfying. Pleasant and friendly staff. Fairly priced. A must if staying on Kiawah. Enjoy !! read more

Try the vegetable platter. I'm normally a meat eater, but this platter is amazing. It has lots of different fresh veggies, with different herbs and spices. Loved the brussel sprouts! It was actually very filling, so I didn't finish the cabbage portion. The patio at Hege's is beautiful and I loved how you could hear the musician in the park across the street. read more

Had a nice dinner with my husband, in-laws and 2 year old son on a Sunday night at Hege's. Good service, nice dining room. It was on the nicer side, but not too nice where you have to get dressed up and they seemed to be pretty kid-friendly. The food was great. For an appetizer, the crab and lobster cocktail was delicious, but ask for the sauce on the side. For my entree, I had the crab cakes and were really excellent. My husband also liked his steak and great fries with my sons meal. The desserts were just "fine," nothing special. This place is a little pricey, so be prepared for that. I'm from NY, and expect things to be cheaper in he south. Not so at this place. read more

I read some recent reviews saying the service wasn't good, but we had the opposite experience. Service was great, and the food was fabulous! They bring you a small basket of pastries to start. The pimento cheese grits were so good!!! I had an omelette, my boyfriend got the avocado toast, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I also got a mimosa, but they do have a full bar. read more

Wonderful meal! Great wine selection, friendly and knowledgeable server, Nick. Each course was fantastic! Started with the PEI mussels and escargot gratinee. Both were delicious. I had the sea bass special and my husband had the steak frites. Each bite better than the last. Cappuccino and dessert, profiteroles, were perfect! Definitely recommend and will make this a repeat! read more