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Alexander’s (Page 155) 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes), South end, 843-7854999, www.alexandersrestaurant.com. American/Seafood. Alexander’s is an island tradition for excellent fresh seafood of many types. There also is a good selection of landlubber fare, including filet mignon, New York strip steak and more. Choose from more than 100 hand selected wines to compliment the freshest seafood and hand trimmed steaks and enjoy the vintage Harley Davidson collection. Dinner is served seven days a week from 5 p.m. An excellent early bird menu is available between 5-5:45 p.m., which features choice of soup or salad, one of 11 entrées and iced tea or lemonade for $15.99. House wine is $3.50 a glass. Nice casual dress. Reservations accepted.
Anglers Beach Market Grill (Page 145)
2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market, near Coligny Circle), South end, 843-785-3474, www.anglershhi.com. Seafood. Owned and operated by previous owners of South Beach’s Land’s End Tavern. Anglers Grill’s fresh seafood is broiled, blackened, fried or seared. Also sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more. Anglers Grill is good-looking and family-friendly. Try the fried shrimp or Tidal Wave of Onion Rings. Wide variety of choices and prices, although none are very high. Kids’ Guppy Meals, take-out and delivery are available. Lunch and dinner, both using the same menu, are served from 11:30 a.m. “until” seven days a week, in season. $15.95 small plates menu served all evening from 5 p.m. includes soup or salad, choice of six or more entrées and a soft drink (available through November). Happy Hour is from 4-7 p.m. and includes $5 appetizers, $2 domestic beer, $4 house wine and $4 well drinks. All day drink special.
Carolina Seafood House (Page 28) 40 Folly Field Rd., Mid-island, 843-842-0084. Seafood. Fresh seafood, close to the beach. Part of Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. Enjoy seafood, beef or chicken entrees such as Stuffed Flounder Del Ray, Snow Crab Clusters, Peel N Eat Shrimp, Shimp & Grits, Surf & Turf, Sea Salt Rubbed Rib of Beef, Bourbon Glazed New York Strip or Pecan Crusted Chicken. Carolina Seafood House also offers sandwiches such as the half-pound bacon cheeseburger and shrimp, oyster and clam strip po-boys. Desserts include key lime pie, pecan pie and chocolate lava cake. The children’s menu consists of the octo dog, chicken fingers and popcorn shrimp.
Big Bamboo Cafe (Page 138) Coligny Plaza Oceanside, South end, 843-686-3443, www. bigbamboocafe.com. Seafood/American. Step back into time and visit the Big Bamboo Cafe, patterned after an imaginary bar on an Eastern Pacific island during World War II. The menu features great seafood along with items from across
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the United States, ranging from ribs, steak and salads, to great burgers and Chef Karl’s “famous seafood specials” to the “Legendary War Dog.” Free popcorn. Serving lunch 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and dinner daily. $13.95 three-course early bird from 4-6 p.m. Happy hour includes $3.50 merlot/chardonnay, $3.50 Landsharks, $3 grouper fingers, $5 Carolina Crab Fireballs (8) and $3.25 bar nachos. Children’s menu available. Large parties welcome. Ask about live music.
Black Marlin Bayside Grill (Pages 128-129) 86 Helmsman Way (Palmetto Bay Marina), South end, 843785-4950, www.blackmarlinhhi.com. Seafood. Attractive waterside restaurant in Palmetto Bay Marina. Patrons may choose to dine or enjoy libations indoors or outdoors with a view of Broad Creek. The Black Marlin serves the island’s largest selection of fresh seafood, frozen drinks and delicious hand cut steaks in a casual relaxing atmosphere. The menu focuses on a variety of seafood, steaks and fresh fish daily. There are daily blackboard seafood selections, plus nightly specials that incorporate season items purchased locally whenever possible. The Black Marlin serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Early dining from 4-5:30 p.m. gives you a choice of 12 entree selections, soup or salad and a soft drink for $15. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. with $3.75 margaritas, $2.75 house wines and Coronas. Happy hour food specials.
Captain Woody’s (Page 149) Captain Woody’s Hilton Head has moved to 6 Target Road, off of Palmetto Bay Road and across from the Publix shopping center. We still have the Same Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For 30 Years! We have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. We also have a big outdoor deck bar featuring beer, wine and our specialty coctails. Happy Hour is from 4-7 pm and includes a Happy Hour Food Menu. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches (Grouper Melt & Po Boy’s), award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. Open daily from 11am til 10 pm, bar until late. Call (843) 785-2400. The Bluffton Captain Woody’s loation is in the Promenade, 17 State of Mind Street (843) 757-6222.
Chart House (Pages 130-131) 2 Hudson Rd., North end, 843-342-9066, www.chart-house. com. Seafood. Lots of beautifully prepared fresh seafood, succulent steaks and delightfully decadent desserts. There are more than 20 fish and other seafood entrées to choose from. Lunch served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Diner served 3-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday at 3-9 p.m. on Sunday. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Early dining from 3-5:30 p.m. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. in the lounge and
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