Highest-rated restaurants in Hilton Head Island by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Hilton Head Island by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hilton Head Island, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Pomodori
- Rating: 4.5/5 (513 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 1533 Fording Island Road Ste 326 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#28. E-Tang
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 811 William Hilton Pkwy Ste A Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Chez Georges
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 37 New Orleans Road Ste J Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Benny Hudson Seafood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 175 Squire Pope Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Charlie's Coastal Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (276 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Healthy Habit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 33 Office Park Road Ste 227 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Nunzio Restaurant + Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 18 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 37 New Orleans Road Ste L Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cooking Schools
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sprout Momma Breads
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 93 Arrow Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Alfred's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 807 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 1200 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: French, German
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bowdie's Chophouse - Hilton Head
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 11 Palmetto Bay Road Ste 104 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Bad Biscuit
- Rating: 4.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Unit B2 Coligny Plaza Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Sea Salts Bevarage Company Pool Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 10 Surf Watch Way Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Studio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 20 Executive Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Al's Aloha Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 70 Pope Ave. Ste O Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Acai Bowls, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Stu's Surf Side
- Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Unit F-3 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#12. GT International Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (242 reviews)
- Address: 807 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 1600 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Gr8 Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 435 William Hilton Pkwy Ste G Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Thai Smile Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Palmetto Bay Road Ste 102 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The G-Free Spot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1511 Main St. Ste 1511 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nakama Sushi Bar & Grill at Crave Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 83 Pope Ave. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Java Burrito Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (800 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Ste J6 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Casablanca Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Address: 1012 William Hilton Pkwy Unit 5 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Jazz Corner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Ste C-1 The Village At Wexford Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Delishee Yo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 Palmetto Bay Road Ste A1 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine & Lounge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 840 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Odd Birds
- Rating: 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1536 Fording Island Road Ste 107 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Taste of Europe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 William Hilton Pkwy Unit O Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Bars, Hungarian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
