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thai.com. Asian. Bunruan Suphata (Ruan), a native of Thailand, cooks authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. Lunch (informal) is served Monday-Saturday, and dinner (complete with white tablecloths) seven days a week.
VariAsian
840 William Hilton Pkwy., South end, 843-7859000. Asian. With all-you-can eat sushi for just $8.95, this is one of Hilton Head Island’s most popular lunch buffets. VariAsian also offers daily specials, a dinner buffet and has an extensive menu that includes Asian fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, Taiwanese and vegetarian cuisine. All ingredients are extremely fresh. Groups and kids are welcome. Monday-Friday, VariAsian is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for lunch and 4 p.m.-10 p.m. for dinner. Saturday-Sunday, they are open 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. for lunch and 4-10 p.m. for diner.
Yummy House Chinese & Japanese Restaurant 2 South Wood Park (just off Hwy. 278, near Hilton Head Plantation), North end, 843-681-5888, www. yummyhousehiltonhead.com. Asian. Yummy House blends traditional culinary art with the modern concept of fine dining in an elegant contemporary atmosphere. Extensive all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Lunch is served seven days a week from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., and dinner from 4-10 p.m.
Mexican/ Southwestern San Miguel’s
9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour), Mid-island, 843-842-4555, www.sanmiguels.com. Mexican. San Miguel’s, directly on the harbor at Shelter Cove, has a long tradition of furnishing both islanders and visitors with lots of good food and fun. Lunch (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) and dinner (5 p.m. “until”) served Monday-Sunday. Outdoor harborside bar open 5 p.m. “until” in season, and often features live entertainment.
Santa Fe Cafe
807 William Hilton Pkwy. (700 Plantation Center, near Palmetto Dunes Resort and Shelter Cove), South end, 843-785-3838; www.santafecafeofhiltonhead. com. Southwestern. Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup. Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used. Mellow guitar music Wednesday-Saturday. Take-out
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is available. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, noon-2 p.m.; dinner seven nights a week from 5 p.m. “until.” Happy hour from 5-7 p.m. every day features $4.50 margaritas and sangrias. $1 off all beers.
Steaks/Ribs/BBQ Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza
7 Trent Jones Lane, Palmetto Dunes, South end, 843-785-1165, www.palmettodunes.com/big-jims. BBQ/American/Pizza. Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza offers up signature Southern dishes including slow-cooked barbecue and brisket, a variety of gourmet burgers and grilled pizzas plus homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Classic breakfast menu served 7-10 a.m. Happy hour is 4-7 p.m. daily.
Bullies BBQ
3 Regency Parkway, South end, 843-686-7427, www.bulliesbbq.com. Ribs/barbecue. Bullies BBQ serves generous portions and prides itself on quality food at a fair price. Everything is slow-smoked over hickory and mesquite woods and can be topped off with one of four original sauces. Super lunch specials. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood
26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle), South end, 843-341-2333, www.cranestavern.com. American/Steak/Seafood. Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is a great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, are served along with an excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence for its selection and knowledge of wine.
Daniel’s Steakhouse, Tapas Bar & Nightclub
2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market), South end, 843-341-9379, www.danielshhi.com. American/Mediterranean/Caribbean. Daniel’s serves “big small plates” featuring the cuisines of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the East and the ocean. Daniel’s serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and dinner from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Harbour Town Grill
11 Lighthouse Lane, Sea Pines, South end, 843363-8380, www.seapines.com/dining. Steaks/ American. Located at the clubhouse of world-famous Harbour Town Golf Links, this Tuscan-style steakhouse features wonderful steaks, delicious pastas, sides, desserts, a children’s menu and an
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