We ate a late lunch. The portions were huge. Everything was excellent. Service was fast.read more

One Hot Mama's was SO good! We had such a great experience!…read more For an appetizer, we got the J. Daniels wings, Strawberry Jalapeño wings, and the Jalapeño Honey Cornbread. Everything was delicious! The wings are smoked, which gives them such a good flavor, and both sauces were amazing. The cornbread was soft, moist, and full of flavor. So good! My husband had the Texas Philly with grilled chicken and mac & cheese. The chicken was tender and juicy, and that mac & cheese had some kind of Parmesan crust on top that made it even better. I had the BBQ with coleslaw and dirty rice. The BBQ and dirty rice were delicious and had a lot of flavor. The coleslaw was just okay for me, though. I probably wouldn't order it again. And I HAVE to talk about the Margarita Flight! It was AMAZING! The drinks were bigger than the average margarita flight, and every flavor tasted soooo good. Definitely worth ordering! We sat outside, and they had music playing and fans to keep the area comfortable. It was such a nice atmosphere, and the food and drinks made it even better. Overall, great food, amazing drinks, a nice atmosphere, and a really enjoyable experience! We would definitely come back!

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.

Barbecue was very good loved the burnt ends beans I can see us back again service was very goodread more

What a fantastic location... and what an unbelievable disappointment…read more We were excited to try the new Slow County BBQ location in Coligny Plaza, but it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences we've had on Hilton Head. The service was well below average. The employees looked like they didn't want to be there, and there wasn't a welcoming atmosphere from the moment we walked in. To make matters worse, you order at the counter, bus your own table, and are still prompted to leave a tip before you've received any food or service. The food was even worse. Our kids wouldn't even touch the mac and cheese after one bite. It tasted like it was made almost entirely with processed cheese and was a complete miss. Then came the "Garbage Can Nachos." The name couldn't be more fitting. They probably should have stayed in the garbage can. It was essentially a bucket full of chips with a tiny amount of cold pulled pork and processed cheese on top. I'd say it was about 90% chips and 10% toppings. To make it even more ridiculous, the food runner slammed the bucket onto the plate multiple times to crush the chips so the toppings wouldn't fall off. Watching someone intentionally pulverize your food before serving it was almost comical. For a BBQ restaurant, the menu was incredibly underwhelming. The quality simply wasn't there, and neither was the beer selection, with only four beers on tap. Everything about the experience felt like it was designed to cater to one-time tourists rather than earn repeat customers. Coligny Plaza deserves restaurants that people are excited to come back to. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of them. Between the poor service, disappointing food, limited beer selection, and awkward counter-service model with a tip prompt, we left wishing we had chosen literally anywhere else. We won't be back.

Best bbq on HHI and one of the best bars too! Always receive perfect service also. We love this…read moreplace.

Belle was terrific, possibly the greatest service I've ever had. My food was also gas 11/10read more

Good ribs plain not fancy but the best ribs fall off the bone…read more Grab a pitcher of beer some napkins and go to town.

The food was spectacular. Ribs with the perfect rub and sauce, that fell off the bone. Our party…read morepicked a couple different sides and the Sweet potato casserole, potato salad and seasonal greens were all delicious. Extra points for how hot the sides were. Great service as well. Highly recommend.

Choo Choo BBQ in Bluffton is a must-visit! Cozy Southern…read moreambiance paired with seriously delicious barbecue. We ordered the Train Wreck platter with chicken and beef brisket, both were tender, flavorful, and honestly a 10/10. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the table-side Jenga while waiting for our food was such a fun touch (we love Jenga, so that was a win ). If you're a fan of great barbecue, do yourself a favor and stop by Choo Choo's. They've been serving up mouthwatering BBQ for over 20 years, and their chef has been there nearly half that time, which absolutely shows in the quality. We'll definitely be back!

We drove past on our way through town and are very happy we stopped in. We ordered the train wreck…read moremeal with fried okra and collard greens. The bbq sause that I think was homemade was delicious. My favorite was the Carolina Gold sause. Joanne took our order after she made some good recommendations. We sat outside on the picnic tables and watched the cars drive by. We will be back for sure

We LOVE Burnt Church! We come here every single time we visit Bluffton, and we're always so happy…read morewe did. We usually start with a cocktail, and I love that the drinks rotate. I recently tried the spiced pear martini and WOW -- so good. For an appetizer, we always love the nachos, and this time we got the wings and the new chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was AMAZING. They recently revamped a few menu items, and this one was such a good addition. The wings are also consistently delicious every single time we come. Such a fun spot with great food and drinks. We love it here and will definitely keep coming back every time we're in Bluffton!

Came here to check it out. Cool place. Great use of the space as well. Sat right away. They have a…read morelarge bar in the middle and seating all around. The front of the building looks like overflow seating and a gift shop. And it does look like a church but cooler. Decent crowd. They have all the liquor and some guest liquor as well. Prices are on the higher end. If you're going to drink here a specialty cocktail will run you $15 or so. Food will run you $14-23 on average. I got the amethyst salad. It was pretty good and a decent portion. Lots of stuff in it. I liked it. Server was ok. Helpful. She was waiting on a lot of tables. Plenty of parking. And like I said super cool space. They do have an area with chairs and comfy couches you can hang out. Nice place.

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.

I went to to this restaurant today with my family and we enjoyed quite very well it was great we…read moreenjoyed are meals and the service I will love going back and I bet my family will too

I ordered the brisket, turkey, mac and cheese, and onion rings from Nick and Jim's. The onion rings…read moreand mac and cheese were excellent, and both the brisket and turkey were tender and cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, the meat was far too salty. The brisket was so heavily seasoned that I had to drink water throughout the evening, and the turkey was nearly as salty. As a catering chef who has prepared brisket myself, I have never experienced meat this over-seasoned. The salt completely overwhelmed the flavor and ruined what could have been a very enjoyable meal. After spending $44, I expected much better. I even received a call from my doctor regarding my blood pressure, which made the excessive salt especially concerning. The cooking quality was there, but the seasoning needs significant improvement.

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.