Taste Spring 2025 by Taste of Hilton Head

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FEATURES

WHAT’S THE CATCH?

Now entering its 24th year in business, Catch 22 has endured by simply being what it is: your favorite restaurant.

SUPER BAKED, SUPER LOCAL

If you haven’t found your neighborhood pizza spot, we know just where to send you.

HOW TO THROW THE ULTIMATE DERBY PARTY

Consider this your “call to post” for an unforgettable celebration of the best two minutes in sports.

MAKE FRIENDS WITH FAILURE

Health and Fitness Tips from Christy Baroni.

POCKETS FULL OF SUNSHINE

Providing inclusive opportunities to connect with one another and the community.

RAISE YOUR GLASS

The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival celebrates 40 years.

Twenty years ago, almost to the day, I sat down to write my very first publisher’s note in the inaugural edition of Taste of Hilton Head. It seems like an eternity, but when I think back to the excitement and anxiety of producing my own magazine for the first time, it brings me right back there.

At the time, it seemed like a pretty substantial leap of faith. There were already numerous publications in our area, but I could see how much more we could be doing to put the spotlight on our many restaurants. With a culinary scene that was quickly gaining attention far beyond our status as a tourist destination, the time was right for an upscale publication squarely focused on food and beverage.

Bringing that concept to reality wasn’t something I did on my own. The first two people I brought on board, graphic designer Kim Bowen and photographer Rob Kaufman, not only guided this magazine into existence but they are still the backbone of this publication. Along the way, we’ve been blessed to work with a stable of truly talented writers including Craig Hysell, Risa McMillan, Allyson Jones and my go-to guy for editing these publisher’s notes, Barry Kaufman.

Each of these individuals have left their mark on this publication, but perhaps no one has played a more important role over these last 20 years of success than the many restaurants who have believed in us. I often think back to one of my first cold calls for the magazine, sitting at my kitchen table, phone in hand, ready to call one of the island’s biggest restaurants. I was literally putting my life in their hands, and the threat of rejection hit me like a ton of bricks.

Thankfully, they spared me a few minutes of their time to hear me share what this magazine could be. And they agreed to be a part of it. Soon after, other restaurants followed, each coming on board and making the next 20 years possible through their support. In that time we’ve grown and evolved, but our dedication to covering the island’s restaurant scene hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s grown stronger as our restaurants flourished and our community of locals and visitors expanded.

Before I go, I’d also like to thank you, the reader, for making us part of your dining experience for the last 20 years. You have played the most crucial role of all, you’re the reason we do this, and I can’t thank you enough for coming back to us year after year. Now enjoy our spring issue, and cheers to 20 years!

David Mudwilder Publisher

TASTE OF HILTON HEAD VOLUME XX, ISSUE 1

PUBLISHER

David Mudwilder

ART DIRECTOR

Kim Bowen

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Rob Kaufman

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Karla Angel

Christy Baroni

Allyson Jones

Barry Kaufman

DISTRIBUTION

Brandon Duffner Gray Mudwilder

TASTE OF HILTON HEAD

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Hilton Head Is., SC 29926 (843) 384-2014

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ABOUT THE COVER

An Island institution for 24 years, visit Catch 22 for fresh seafood, USDA prime steaks and more. Photography by Rob Kaufman.

ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Located in Palmetto Dunes at 76 Queens Folly Road adjacent to the General Store, Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring locally-caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients creating a menu which pays tribute to classic lowcountry and Alexander’s favorites such as Shrimp and Grits and Wiener Schnitzel. Dinner daily 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Reservations are highly encouraged, although walk-ins are welcome. Call (855) 300-5976 or visit www.AlexandersRestaurant.com for more information.

AMIGOS CAFÉ Y CANTINA

The original Amigos is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Casual healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 30 years. Dine in, take-out or curbside delivery available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.

BAD BISCUIT

Located at Coligny Plaza, unit B1 on the ocean side. Featuring authentic Southern dinners amd fresh handmade biscuits with a variety of toppings including sausage gravy and shrimp stew. Create a biscuit sandwich with egg, cheese, veggies, crab cakes and other offerings. Also serving homemade soups, salads, desserts, coffee and juices. For the adventurous appetite, try one of our delicious grit bowls. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-2323 or check us out online at www.badbiscuit.com.

THE BANK, HILTON HEAD’S BEER GARDEN

Located at 59 Pope Avenue. Features over 20 craft beers from Side Hustle Brewing Co.; two new restaurant concepts: Mo’ Money Tacos and Bank Heist Burgers; three new food and beverage trucks: All About the Benjamins Seafood, Dollar Billy’s Ice Cream & Treats, and the Armored Bar; in addition to an island Pizza Co. location. Open seven days a week, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.thebankhhi.com.

BENNY’S COASTAL KITCHEN

This must-visit, casually sophisticated restaurant sits on the waterfront on Shrimpers Row with breathtaking sunsets

overlooking Skull Creek. The name honors the memory of the island’s patriarch of seafood harvesting, Benny Hudson. Benny’s serves up the perfect pairing of South Carolina Lowcountry and worldwide flavors in multiple indoor and outdoor dining experiences, along with the stunning rooftop bar - 41 Up. Call (843) 715-2202 or visit us online at www.bennyshiltonhead.com.

BIG BAMBOO

Located just steps from the beach in Coligny Plaza. Escape to our South Pacific themed restaurant featuring Carolina seafood, Healthy Bowls, sensational salads, “Build your own” burgers and grillers, exotic Margaritas and craft beers from around the Carolinas. One of the best live music venues on the island. Full bar, happy hour, kid’s menu and indoor and outdoor dining available. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 686-3443 or online at www.bigbamboocafe.com.

BISTRO 17

Located at 17 Harbourside Lane, just to the right of the “Neptune” statue you will find this award winning local treasure. Chef inspired and created traditional French cuisine such as French onion soup, Escargot, Beef Borguignon, Duck Confit, steaks, fresh daily seafood entrees and desserts featuring Crème Brûlée. Large selection of domestic and international wines and your favorite cocktails. Enjoy harbour front views of spectacular unforgettable romantic sunsets while watching the yachts. Excellent personal service while listening to our local renowned musicians. Available seating for small or larger groups outside on the waterfront patio or inside. Reservations recommended. Open 12-4 and dinner at 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-5517.

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What’s the Catch?

Now entering its 24th year in business, Catch 22 has endured by simply being what it is: your favorite restaurant.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

In a world where everything you know seems to change with each passing day, we all need a place like Catch 22. You need that familiar seat at your favorite bar to anchor yourself in the maelstrom, that standby dish that you order without fail every time the world seems to be spinning a little too fast. Having endured for 24 years now as an institution on Hilton Head Island, Catch 22 found its niche very early on as that place you go when you just want everything to just feel right.

“We have specials every night and a fresh catch every day. Our steaks are USDA prime and we cut all of our fish in house,” said Penny Duren, who opened the restaurant with her husband Gary in 2001. “We’re still doing everything the same way we have for 24 years.”

That unapologetic consistency has made Catch 22 the kind of place that not only attracts regulars, but quickly converts them to diehard supporters, spreading the word to everyone

who will listen about this tucked-away treasure on New Orleans Road.

“We have such great regulars because we actually like our customers. We love seeing them even if they’re here only once a year,” said Penny. “And we get new people in all the time thanks to them. Literally just today I had a couple come in because the bartender at a wine bar on the south end told them they had to come to Catch 22.”

So what exactly does Catch 22 do that not only hooks new regulars, but keeps them on the line for the long haul? It hits that sweet spot between upscale and approachable. The L. Robert Standfield art on the walls and the rich wood accents of the dining room mark it as fine dining, but the chatter and laughter speak to its appeal as a gathering spot for friends. Its menu exults in high-quality ingredients, fresh seafood and hand-trimmed steaks prepared with a gourmet’s eye toward

exciting flavor combinations. And it delivers all this on the strength of a long-tenured staff who knows what it takes to keep that momentum going.

“It’s not like we’re a stuffy Michelin-starred restaurant, we just serve great food,” said Penny. “It’s comfortable, and its friendly, and it’s not casual. But it’s definitely not stuffy.” In that balancing act, Catch 22 has created something that stands apart in the island’s celebrated restaurant scene. And they have the hardware to prove it.

“We were just awarded the TripAdvisor Best of the Best Award. It’s the first year we’ve ever received it,” said Penny. The award, granted to restaurants who hold a rating among the top 1 percent of the millions of restaurants the website ranks, is a testament to the fact that Catch 22 has a ravenous following. “We didn’t even campaign for it or anything. We didn’t even know until I checked TripAdvisor to see how we were doing.”

It came as a surprise, but it really shouldn’t have. This is a restaurant that seems to occupy a singular place on Hilton Head Island. Formal enough to feel like a special night out, informal enough to serve as your daily neighborhood spot, it’s a vibe all its own.

And for those who have truly made Catch 22 their own, joining Club 22 gives them access to promotions and deals that even the most seasoned regulars might not know about.

“I don’t like bombarding people, so Club 22 is just an email once a month that gets you all of the promotions like buy one get one half off apps and discounts on wine,” said Penny.

As much as consistency has kept Catch 22 among the upper echelon of restaurants, as they enter their 24th year the Durens are looking to make slight tweaks to the menu in 2025.

“A lot of people have their favorites, so when we make any changes to the menu it’s deliberate,” said Penny. “We’re not super aggressive about adding things just for the sake of adding things unless we have a lot of requests. It ultimately comes down to the customers.”

Those same customers who will mold the restaurant’s new menu have given Catch 22 its foundation for the last 24 years. They are the ones who fill that dining room with warm conversation and laughter, the ones who tell their friends to join them in their evangelism for this island institution, and they are the ones who have set Catch 22 among an elite tier of restaurants around the world.

They are the regulars. While Catch 22 may have launched with a dedication to upscale food without the pretense, they are the ones who made it famous. And for the last 24 years, the staff at Catch 22 hasn’t forgotten that. In fact, they’ve created a place that gives those regulars what we all need – a place that just feels like home in a world of constant change. Visit catch22hhi.com to check out the menu and sign up for Club 22.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL

37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza

(843) 785-6261

catch22hhi.com

French ﬂ air, Lowcountry style.

Lunch Dinner & Bar

Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday 5:00 p.m. – until…

BOWDIE’S CHOPHOUSE

Located at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 104. Step into Bowdie’s Chophouse, an elegant steakhouse that takes your dining experience to the next level. We pride ourselves in serving only the finest prime meat, accompanied by hand-crafted cocktails and an exquisite selection of fine wines. Our dedicated team offers a memorable dining experience like no other. Contact us at (843) 715-2807 or visit www.bowdieschophouse.com to reserve a table today!

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina is the spot to anchor! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. But it is “The” Carolina Crab Cake that will have you planning another visit after your first bite. Don’t miss the Boom Boom Shrimp, Crab-stuffed Flounder, and Lowcountry Seafood Pasta. Come for happy hour and enjoy a Funcoction! Serving lunch and dinner inside and out, they offer dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. Come by boat - it’s FREE to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL

Located at 37 New Orleans Road, Orleans Plaza. We cut our USDA Prime Steaks and our Fresh Catch of the Day in house. Friendly atmosphere and delicious menu choices such as PanSeared Scallops and Ravioli, The Char Braised Short Rib, Pasta du Jour, Seafood Sampler, and our Three Onion Encrusted Pork Chop make us a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Dinner from 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Early Dining 5-5:45 p.m. Visit Catch22hhi.com to join Club 22 for Seasonal Promotions, Bar Seating Happy Hour Promotions and Wine & Dine Specials. Resy.com 24 hours, or call (843) 785-6261 11 a.m. –9 p.m. for reservations. Dine in or Take Out. Items and Pricing subject to change.

CELESTE COASTAL CUISINE

Located at 20 Hatton Place. This new south style restaurant is Hilton Head Island’s newest dining experience offering Fresh Catch Local Fish, Certified Steaks and menu items with a touch of Cajun and Creole style preparations. Full bar, extensive wine selections, weekend music and patio dining. Open from 5 p.m. daily for dinner and 11 a.m until 2 p.m. for Sunday brunch. Call (843) 802-4744 or visit www.celestehhi.com for more information.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. The only restaurant on the Island that writes its entire menu daily based on the freshest local seafood available. Our epicurean dinner menu offers an array of Fresh Fish, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon and many other delights. Our wine list, The Best of Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence”, offering half off all bottles of (continued on page 18)

Super Baked, Super Local

If you haven’t found your neighborhood pizza spot, we know just where to send you.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

Every neighborhood needs that one hole-in-the-wall momand-pop pizza shop. The one where, every time you go in, you see the same people behind the counter. The one where they know your order before you do. The one where, no matter how long the line might get, you’re waiting in it. Because it’s worth it. For the south end of Hilton Head Island, that little local pizza shop is Super Baked Pizza. Owned by Greg and Donna Kessler, the place exudes authentic neighborhood flavor. The front room gives you a view into the kitchen, letting you watch the hand-tossed dough fly and savor the aromas of cheese and toppings bubbling in the oven. The dining room is outside, with the inside offering

just a trio of high-top seats. And the owners are almost always there to greet you.

“We’re a true mom-and-pop shop,” said Donna. “We’re here 95 percent of the time because we care about the product we put out. We’re not going to put something out that isn’t completely fresh.”

That freshness finds its way into everything. The hand-tossed dough is made from scratch, from just a few quality ingredients, and baked to a slice that’s somewhere between a traditional and New York pie. The toppings are chosen fresh.

“Having been here for over five years, you have people come in here who only come once a year when they’re visiting, but they never miss a chance to visit,” said Donna. They just love Super Baked.”

It’s not just visitors, either. “We do a lot of partnerships with locals,” said Greg. He points to the pizzas that Super Baked prepared for Hilton Head Prep’s bonfires and for the holiday parties they’ve catered for local businesses. “I would say we’re open to catering. I mean, to the extent that you can cater pizza, right?”

And while the pizza takes center stage, it’s the wings the Kesslers say are quickly becoming the rising stars. “The wings are bone-in smoked and we have 13 different flavors. They have really taken off,” said Donna. “The pizza was what we first became known for, but then Greg revamped the wings and now we can sell over 400 wings a night in the summer.”

That summer rush is real. Luckily, you’re reading this in the spring, when the locals of Hilton Head Island have the south end to themselves, for the most part. Which means, you can get in and out with a Super Baked Pizza before the visitors come and the line starts stretching out. And even if there is a line, we have three bits of good news: they deliver, they now offer beer, wine and seltzer for sale while you wait, and most importantly: it’s worth the wait.

Visit superbakedpizza.com for more.

SUPER BAKED PIZZA AND WINGS

70 Pope Avenue in The Circle Center. (843) 715-4880 www.superbakedpizza.com.

wine under $100 on Monday nights. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. For reservations call (843) 785-9277 visit us online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

CHOW DADDY’S

Located in Sea Pines Center on Hilton Head Island and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. A fun and unique atmosphere with a menu comprised of local and regional ingredients with the highest quality raised beef, chicken and seafood. Our house ground beef short rib chow daddy’s burger, smoked fried chicken bun, shrimp tacos on homemade corn tortillas, grilled steak tacos, tuna poke bowl and avocado salad are just a few guest favorites. Enjoy your favorite cocktails, a great assortment of beers and a nice wine list. Dine in or on our terrace Belfair Towne Village (843) 757 2469, serving Sunday to Thursday 11:30 to 9 and Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 9:30. Sea Pines Center (843) 842 2469, serving daily from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. chowdaddys.com.

CQ’S RESTAURANT

Tucked under the Live Oaks and Spanish Moss of Harbour Town, CQ’s Restaurant remains an island favorite for over 50 years on Hilton Head Island. Exuding character, charm and sense of history, generations of families make it a ‘must-visit’ during their trips to the Lowcountry. Executive Chef Ferenc Bukta’s passion for locally sourced foods from the sea, land and fields yield elevated dishes that are sure to please the most discerning palate! Handcrafted cocktails, extensive wine list and decadent desserts round out the total dining experience at CQ’s. Offering curbside takeout, outdoor patio dining and private party room. Open nightly at 5 p.m. For reservations call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for online reservations.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD

Located at 26 New Orleans Rd. A family tradition of excellence in quality and value for over 100 years. The destination for steak and seafood lovers offering all USDA Prime Grade beef, including our Famous Prime Rib. Fresh selection of seafood, pastas, soups and salads as well as tantalizing desserts. Offering a wine list comprised of over 400 selections. AAA Three diamond award. Bar menu available at bar only. Open Monday thru Saturday 5 until 9:30 p.m. Reservations highly recommended. Call (843) 341-2333.

THE CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN

The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years” is in Sea Pines overlooking Harbour Town Marina. The Crazy Crab restaurant is a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere adjacent to a convenient playground for kids and loved by generations of visitors. Abundant fresh local seafood selections (voted Best Crab Legs on the island for many years), plus steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, and fantastic apps. Serving daily from 11 a.m.

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Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 363-2722 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

THE CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK

Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278, with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek, the “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. There’s a playground for kids and a scenic fire pit to gather near the water. Fresh local seafood selections and seafood boils (voted Best Crab Legs on the island for years) plus steaks, chicken, ribs, salads, and apps. Enjoy their large covered deck and live local music (seasonally), plus amazing sunsets. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS

All new location at 840 William Hilton Pkwy. Go where the locals go for fresh seafood, cold drinks and good times. We are easy to find, but hard to leave. Choose from a wide variety of fresh seafood, signature sandwiches, salads and more in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Dine inside or enjoy the outdoor patio. Open for Lunch 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Mon., Wed thru Sunday. Open Daily for Dinner Monday - Sunday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 842-9775.

ELA’S ON THE WATER

Located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Featured in Bon Appetit

and winner of numerous Open Table awards, Ela’s offers fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, all prepared by our culinary team of experts and complimented by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday thru Friday. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FAT BABY’S PIZZA

Located at 1034 William Hilton Parkway, near the Sea Pines circle. A full-service family restaurant specializing in hand tossed pizza, hearty subs, crisp salads and hand prepared entrees using homemade recipes and fresh ingredients. Offering a full bar with a wide selection of beer, wine and liquor. Inside and outside seating and take out available. Call (843) 842-4200 or online at www.fatbabyspizza.com.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road, it is Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. The elevated Lowcountry cuisine includes fried green tomatoes, an array of fresh shellfish, and an exceptional (continued on page 22)

Enjoy award winning, made from scratch pizza, pastas, subs, salads and hand prepared entrees using homemade recipes and fresh ingredients.

The island’s premier kid friendly venue is the perfect destination for family and friends. Full bar with a great happy hour, indoor and outdoor seating and take out available.

variety of seafood, plus prime steaks and luscious desserts. Dine indoors, or soak in the Lowcountry lifestyle on the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit, and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m., and the bar is open late. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located just a few steps away from Coligny Beach in the Beach Market Plaza. This upscale casual dining restaurant is a favorite of both visitors and locals. Enjoy one of our handcrafted pizzas cooked in our woodfire ovens or choose from a variety of gourmet salads, fresh pasta, speciality sandwiches, seafood baskets, and more. Family and pet friendly with an exceptional selection of appetizers, craft cocktails, and local beers to indulge in while viewing your favorite sports team on one of our fourteen HD TV’s. Dine inside or relax with the ocean breeze on one of our three outdoor patios. Take out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ

Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers, crab legs, grouper, mahi and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.until 9:30 p.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura, a variety of noodle dishes and soups, tofu, grilled vegetables, daily specials, plus fabulous, sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers to share, combination dinners with fresh fish, chicken, steak and over 20 entrees from which to choose. Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials until 6:30 p.m. and carry-out available, as well as online ordering on their website. Open for Dinner 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, and Lunch, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations (taken during regular business hours). Visit hinokihhi.com and facebook.com/hinokihhi.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s (continued on page 24)

uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

THE JAZZ CORNER

Located in the “corner” of The Village at Wexford. One of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world, Downbeat Magazine. Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world class entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ

All new location in the Bridge Center just over the bridge at 1534 Fording Island Road. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Low country influence. Find an appealing choice of Cajun fare such as Shrimp Etoufee, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya, N’awlins Po Boy’s, Red Beans & Rice and authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. For more information call (843) 837-7007.

KUNG FU CANTINA

Located at 1533 Fording Island Rd. in Moss Creek Village. Experience the vibrant fusion of East and West, where the bold, fiery flavors of Latin America meet the delicate, umami-rich traditions of Asia. Our innovative cuisine blends the best of both worlds, creating a unique dining journey that delights the senses and celebrates the art of culinary fusion. Open Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 707-1664 or visit us online at www.kungfucantina.com.

MAMA JOY’S KITCHEN

Located at 24 Palmetto Bay Rd., inside the Beach Break Grill. Serving Food for the soul, we offer Homemade meals made fresh daily. Choose from Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Fish, Shrimp, Porkchops, Wings and more. All meals come with your choice of sides including Mac and Cheese, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Rice and Lima Beans. Great grab and go options for the whole family. Call (843) 785-2466 or visit us online at mamajoyskitchen.com for full menu.

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HOW TO THROW THE ULTIMATE DERBY PARTY

Consider this your “call to post” for an unforgettable celebration of the best two minutes in sports.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

The pageantry, the spectacle and the grand traditions behind the Kentucky Derby are a big part of what sets it apart as a sporting event. But if we’re being honest, the real reason this horse race has become such a treasured tradition is the parties. Sure, the Super Bowl party has its appeal, with its light beer and endless Buffalo wings, but the Derby represents a chance to charm your guests with a little bit of class and Southern hospitality.

From the vibrant colors of the jockey’s racing silks to the improbably large hats of the spectators in the stands, it’s an event custom made for spectacle. And unlike the Super Bowl, which requires as much as 60 full minutes of your attention (more if it goes into overtime), the Derby only asks for a two-minute break in the festivities to watch the actual race.

That leaves you with the entire day to eat, drink and put on a champion thoroughbred party. Read on for a few tips on bringing that Bluegrass state flair to your party.

Set the Stage

The obvious floral motif for a Kentucky Derby party would be roses, the official flower of the Derby. Create centerpieces or scatter roses for that winner’s circle atmosphere, then complement your flowers with red and white tablecloths, gold accents and napkins bathed in vibrant jockey colors. If you really want to go out, set up a photobooth with a Churchill Downs backdrop and stuff it with props like giant hats, bow ties and silks. You could even add a saddle to the props and see who gets enough mint juleps in them to be the first person ridden for the camera.

Dress the Part

The spirit of the Derby lies in its sartorial elegance, so encourage your guests to follow suit. Think Kentucky classics like seersucker suits, flowing dresses, bow ties, and of course hats. This provides a fun opportunity to liven up the festivities

with best dressed contests highlighting the most elegant, most creative, best couples, etc. And of course, no Derby party would be complete without a hat contest. Sure there’s going to be more than one person who goes all out, but you can spread the love around by adding categories like most glamorous, most outsidethe-box and or course, worst hat to have to sit behind.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

The mint julep is synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, so set up a make-your-own mint julep bar with a selection of bourbons, mint, simple syrup, ice, and garnishes, plus some ginger ale for the designated drivers (bless them). Not a fan of mint? No problem! There isn’t a Kentuckian on earth who would argue with a bourbon tasting. Procure a few hard-to-find bottles then pair them with dark chocolate, nuts and cheese. Provide eye droppers of water and let your guests try each label with just a drop of water to open up the flavors.

Beyond cocktails, add a little Bluegrass flavor to your party with a few Southern classics, like deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, cornbread, coleslaw, bourbon balls and fried chicken. Don’t forget the Hot Browns (an open-faced turkey sandwich with bacon and Mornay sauce) and Derby Pie.

Keep the Excitement Going

Why let the jockeys have all the fun? Encourage guests to bring along some betting money and set up a game of horserace. This fast-paced game sees 11 different “horses” set up along a board, moving along by the role of the dice toward the finish line as the pot grows with each horse that’s scratched. Check out etsy.com for some gorgeous custom-made horserace boards.

You can also keep it a little more informal with a friendly betting pool or a few rounds of Kentucky Derby trivia (check out bit. ly/423pd3l for a handy PDF of questions and facts about the race). And since someone is bound to bring the kids along, keep them occupied with a craft table where they can decorate paper horse cutouts, make their own jockey silks, or design mini Derby hats. At the end of the night, send your guests home with party favors like minibottles of bourbon, horse-shaped cookies, or custom Derby-themed coasters as party favors.

Light Bites

Birria Braised Wings • Short Rib Nachos

Nachos Chicharrones • Queso • Salsa

Shrimp Ceviche • Avocado Chorizo Toast

Cancun Coconut Shrimp • Chile-Lime Brussels

Guacamole • Mexican Street Corn Dip Bowls & Burritos

Crispy Pork • Braised Beef

Fried Shrimp • Tuna Wrap

Big Papi Chimichanga Tacos & Quesadillas

Chicken • Crispy Pork Belly

Birria • Mojo Pork

Buffalo Chicken • Chorizo and Potato

Shrimp • Fish • Blackened Tuna

Fried Vegetable • Bacon Cheeseburger

Bowl

Burrito

Quesadilla

Taco Salad

2 Soft Tacos

Chicken

Fried Fish

Fried Shrimp

Seared Ahi Tuna

Braised Beef

Mojo Pork

Lettuce

Black Beans

Cilantro Lime Rice

Yellow Rice

Cheese

Cilantro

Lettuce • Slaw

Pico de Gallo

Jalapeño

Avocado

Radish

Chicharrones

Sunny Side Up Egg

Pickled Red Onion

Salsa

Cilantro Crema

Red Chimichurri

Carrot Habanero

Sriracha Aioli

*Items vary seasonally

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MANGIAMO

Located at 2000 Main Street. A comfortable and cozy atmosphere featuring outstanding pizza, subs, salads and pasta. Beer and wine, kid’s menu, and daily specials offer something for everyone. Enjoy half price cheese pizza from 3 until 4 p.m. Dine inside, on the patio or take it to go. North Island delivery available. Your home away from home for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. Call (843) 682-2444.

MELLOW MUSHROOM

Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. If you’re looking for a fun and lively place for the whole family, this is it. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads all in a comfortable and casual setting. Kid friendly and affordably priced menu for both lunch and dinner. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar available. Dine inside or outside on the patio. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 (HHI) or (843) 706-0800 (B-Town).

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant has stunning views of the Lowcountry. Serving fresh local seafood since 1989, Chef’s Lowcountry cuisine is featured along with your favorite seafood and landlovers entrées. The expansive raw bar offers locally sourced

and East Coast oysters. Try the infamous SeaCuterie Board! The decks and outside patio bar offer intimate sunset views while dining on the water. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ

All new location at 35 Office Park Rd., right outside of the Sea Pines front gate. Led by Orchid Paulmeier, a former Food Network star and SC Chef Ambassador, this beloved restaurant serves up Award-Winning Ribs, Brisket, Chicken, Sandwiches, Meat and three’s alongside Southern comfort favorites. Known for its family friendly vibe, this is a must visit for BBQ lovers craving authentic, local lowcountry eats. Open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with bar open until midnight. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 682-6262 or online at www.onehotmamas.com.

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR

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music Thursday thru Saturday. Open for dinner daily at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended, call (843) 757-5511.

RED FISH

Located at the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Offering local seafood, steaks, salads and nightly specials. Attached retail wine shop and bar with over 1,000 selections of fine wines. Outdoor seating available. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. For more information call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle, Reilley’s is a true local favorite, family-owned and operated for over 40 years. With a sophisticated, warm ambiance, this familyfriendly Island institution is the best place to enjoy nightly specials, excellent seafood, incredible salads, signature steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and classic Irish pub favorites. Voted Island’s Best Sports Bar! Dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden-encircled patio and covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.

SAGE ROOM

Located at 75 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. Enjoy fine

dining in a casual atmosphere with unique appetizers, diverse cuisine and nightly innovative specials. Elegant palate pleasing fare is prepared in our open kitchen which highlights the restaurant. An extensive wine list, full bar and fantastic service, complete a perfect night out. Open for dinner Monday thru Saturday from 6 until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 785-5352 or check us out online at www.thesageroom.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

For over 37 years South Beach Marina in Sea Pines has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Café. Seafarers and landlubbers alike have been enjoying fresh dishes – from seafood and pasta to burgers and, of course hushpuppies – served on the waterfront docks along scenic Braddock’s Cove. Nightly live music, daily Happy Hour (4-6 p.m.) and seasonal children’s activities offer a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for the entire family – full schedule at events.saltydog.com. Be sure to grab a scoop of homemade ice cream at Salty Dog Ice Cream during your visit! Open at 8 a.m. daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (843) 671-2233 or visit saltydog.com to plan your South Beach experience.

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Make Friends With Failure

BY CHRISTY BARON • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

No one wants to fail. Humans don’t set goals where Plan A includes not achieving that goal. However, failure is an inevitable part of life, and is actually a critical if not necessary component of progress. Whether it’s failing to hit a personal best, struggling with consistency, or falling short of your planned outcome, failure is not the end. It’s a stepping stone to greater strength, resilience, and growth—both physically and mentally.

BOTTOM LINE: FAILURE MATTERS.

In your fitness life, failure isn’t just about falling short; it’s about pushing boundaries. Muscle growth occurs through a process called hypertrophy, where muscle fibers are broken down and rebuilt stronger. This process is most effectively triggered when you push your muscles to the point of failure—the point where you physically cannot perform another rep with proper form. This deliberate failure is where the magic happens.

EMBRACING FAILURE TEACHES YOU TO:

1. Redefine Your Limits: Failure shows you where your current capabilities end, giving you a clear target for improvement.

2. Build Mental Toughness: Pushing through discomfort and overcoming setbacks strengthens your resolve and discipline.

3. Learn from Mistakes: Every failed rep or missed goal is an opportunity to analyze what went wrong and either try again or change your approach.

TYPES

OF FAILURE IN FITNESS

1. Muscular Failure: This occurs when your muscles are completely fatigued during a workout. Training to this point— with proper form and under controlled conditions—is essential for muscle growth. This is where you build new strength!

2. Goal-Oriented Failure: Missing a target can be discouraging, but it’s also a reminder to reassess your training plan and adjust your goals.

3. Lifestyle Slips: Skipping workouts or neglecting nutrition may feel like a failure, but these moments offer valuable lessons about consistency and balance. These moments also show you where you are already strong, and can narrow your focus on a new goal.

FAILURE CAN ALSO BE FUEL.

Let’s start by accepting that failure is not a reflection of your worth but a necessary moment to reflect and reframe. It is an opportunity that you can run with or run away from. A popular term in psychology right now is ‘growth mindset’ and the underlying concept here is being able to see the places where you can run with and learn from failure. Growth mindset turns setbacks into successful do-overs. In the gym you might ask a Coach or Trainer for help, in life turn to a trusted friend or mentor to help you see how failure can be a stepping stone.

Many professional athletes credit their success to moments of failure. Arnold Schwarzenegger, for example, often speaks about how setbacks in competition and training taught him resilience and fueled his ambition. Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, has a similar story. He credits his failing grade on a business plan in grad school to helping him refine his idea and create one of the most successful business models in use today.

In closing, failure is not the enemy; it’s a tool. In fitness, as in life, the path to success is rarely linear. Embracing failure is a sign that you’re pushing limits and striving for growth. By learning from your setbacks, adapting your approach, and persevering through challenges, you’ll discover that failure is not just a part of the journey—it’s the fuel that drives it.

Christy Baroni is a Nutrition Specialist and certified Personal Trainer. She is a military spouse, a mother of two, and is dedicated to helping people cultivate the daily habits to build the body and life of their dreams. For more healthy living ideas or to create your own fitness and nutrition plan contact her today at 843-290-5803 or ChristyBaroni@gmail.com.

family-friendly restaurant has welcomed locals and visitors since 2017, offering beach-inspired decor, comfortable seating and a laid-back atmosphere. Signature dishes include Ultimate She Crab Soup, Mexican Street Corn Dip, Jamaican Jerk Tacos, Son of a Bun Burger and Quinoa & Rice Bowl. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor bars serving cocktails and eclectic beers on tap – a great spot to watch the game! Nightly live music, Kids’ Menu and pet-friendly patio. Call 843-342-SAND (7263) or visit www.sandbarhhi.com.

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE

Located in Shelter Cove Harbour, San Miguel’s has been serving the island’s freshest Mexican food for over 40 years! Dine inside or outside while enjoying beautiful views of the harbor. Burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, salads, award winning Margaritas and a full bar make San Miguel’s a great place for everyone. Kid’s menu available. Serving lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Happy Hour at both the indoor and outdoor bars from 4-6 p.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. until. Call (843) 842-4555.

SANTA FE CAFÉ

Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Our elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere captures the spirit of New Mexico. Innovative southwestern cuisine features dinner favorites such as Tortilla Crusted Salmon, Wood Roasted Quail, Grouper, 30 oz. Ribeye and many more

great selections including vegetarian items. Excellent wine list, imported beers and full bar. Take-out available. Reservations are “gladly” accepted. Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner Tuesday thru Saturday from 5 until 9 p.m. For reservations go to www.santafehhi.com or call (843) 785-3838.

SCOTT’S FISH MARKET

Located waterfront inside of Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina, to the right of the Neptune statue, at 17 Harborside Ln. Scott’s serves fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, homemade pastas, creative salads, sandwiches and tantalizing desserts for over 35 years. Come take in the amazing waterfront views with expansive outdoor seating and waterfront bar with an extensive drink menu makes for an incredible atmosphere. Open seasonally for lunch and daily for dinner from 4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Call (843) 785-7575 or online at www.scottsfishmarket.com for more information.

SKILLETS CAFE

Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. An excellent choice for the whole family since 1994. Wonderful selections including burgers, jambalaya, grilled, broiled and fried seafood and build your own pasta dishes or our extensive salad bar. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. Full bar and wine list

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Celebrating 36 Years!

Hilton Head’s “Little Italy”

New York/New Jersey Italian Cuisine

Family owned since 1989

Early Dining Special $27.95 • Gluten Free Menu • Children’s menu Curbside Takeaway and Carryout Available! 15 Executive Park Drive (off Pope Avenue) • 843.785.7006

Serving from 5 - 9 pm • Monday - Saturday

available. Kids menu and take-out. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.

STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Located at 15 Executive Park Dr., just off Pope Avenue. Celebrating 36 years! Voted the Island’s best Italian restaurant, Stellini features popular menu items from the Little Italy section of New York and northern New Jersey. Choose from items such as Clams Casino, Veal Saltimbocca, Zuppa di Pesce, Osso Buco, Lasagna and more. Chefs specialties created nightly. Extensive wine list, Early Bird specials, children’s menu and take-out available. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-7006 for reservations.

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza. This Family Tavern & Restaurant is HHI’s Ohio Bar and Home of the HHI Browns Backers. Kitchen serving food from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. 7 days/week. Offering a wide range of homemade, from scratch American food at reasonable prices and have been voted Island’s Best Wings, Best Fish and Chips, Best Burger and Best Hotdog (“Hofmann from Syracuse, NY). Featuring a complete Healthy Menu that includes GlutenFree, Paleo, & Vegetarian options plus more. Full bar with daily drink specials and happy hour as well as indoor & outdoor seating plus a new dining room that is great for large parties or groups. Kids pay what they weigh on Saturday! Call (843) 8422570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.

SUPER BAKED PIZZA AND WINGS

Located at 70 Pope Avenue in The Circle Center. The island’s best kept secret for amazing pizza, our made from scratch dough is made daily and topped with the freshest ingredients for an incredible tasting pie. Also offering delicious smoked wings, calzones, stromboli’s, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dine in, on the patio, carry out or have it delivered. Beer, wine and seltzers available. Open daily from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 715-4880 or order online at www.superbakedpizza.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center on Hilton Head and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Enjoying our 42nd year of offering casual upscale dining in a friendly, beautiful, and relaxed atmosphere. Featuring fresh seafood, grass fed steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh and flavorful entrée salads, house ground beef short rib blend burgers, delicious pasta, and amazing homemade desserts. Full bar, specialty cocktails, and a great wine list with many by the glass. Sea Pines Center (843) 671 6136, serving Monday to Thursday 11:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 9:30 and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Belfair Towne Village (843) 815 5551, serving Sunday to Thursday 11:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 9:30 with outdoor dining available. For reservations call or visit online at trufflescafecom.

LET THE Sunshine In

BY ALLYSON JONES

Providing inclusive opportunities to connect with one another and the community, Pockets Full of Sunshine has been “making the Lowcountry a sunnier place for people with disabilities” since 2015. When those with special needs complete high school at age 21, they are left without the safety net and support system provided by the school.

Knowing most adults with disabilities are truly exceptional people with unique gifts and talents who each have something to offer their community, Pockets Full of Sunshine was founded by a Beaufort County School District speech therapist, a special education teacher, and the parents of a special needs student who was about to graduate.

The non-profit started small with one or two adults meeting on weekends for crafts in donated office space. Ten years later, the organization now serves over 100 adults with weekly programming in their converted storage unit, a full calendar of social events and community outreach.

“It’s really blossomed,” notes co-founder Laurin Rivers. “Which I just think speaks to the need for services for adults with disabilities.” A yellow, discarded label from a brake fluid cap created by a Detroit company inspired the name and logo for “Pockets Full of Sunshine” and the adults served by the program became known as the “Rays.” The organization rescued thousands of these labels destined for the landfill where they were repurposed and recycled by the Rays into greeting cards, gift tags, magnets and stationery.

“Our weekly programming is mostly arts based,” says Rivers. “A lot of adults really connect working with their hands and that gives us a range of things that all different abilities can take part in. It’s really centered around what we’re involved in or what’s going on in the community.”

“We’ve done mural paintings and created art for The Sandbox which they have on display. We have a screen printing microbusiness, which is also wonderful. It’s very tactile and it’s immediate gratification. Then we take the T-shirts, the tea towels and different things that they’ve printed out in the community.”

Some of the screen printed merchandise and crafts designed by local artists and produced by the Rays are available at area stores, markets and community events, as well as their online shop. Pockets Full of Sunshine also has longstanding partnerships with schools, businesses and various civic and community groups, including the Island Rec. Center, where they utilize some of the adaptive classes, host summer camps for people with disabilities and sell their merchandise and volunteer at special events. For instance, the Rays recently designed a mermaid coming out of an oyster shell for the November Oyster Festival and will spend the entire year filling 35,000 eggs for the Rec. Center’s Easter Eggstravaganza on April 12.

“We have egg stuffing parties with local groups,” says Rivers. “It’s such a great activity for them and it’s also a social activity

because we can work alongside others and talk while stuffing eggs. The adults really enjoy it and it’s full circle because then we go and volunteer at the event.”

In 2019, a partnership with USCB’s Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management program was important when the Rays’ Peanut Butter Putters were named the Official Cookie of Plaid Nation for the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

On a whim, Pockets Full of Sunshine signed up for the tournament’s cookie contest that year. Rivers dug out an old recipe with about five ingredients and the Rays went to work baking.

“There was a panel of judges and we were up against these home bakers who had made beautiful cookies,” she recalls. “But ours had a lot of heart and we ended up winning! It was great to connect with the tournament further and we were named the PGA Tour’s runner-up for Charity of the Year. All because of the cookies.” After winning, the Rays joined students and professors in USCB’s test kitchen to help bake the 3,000 cookies contracted for the April tournament. Today, they still produce and package hundreds of Peanut Butter Putters for Heritage and other special events throughout the year.

Currently, there is a waitlist for the weekly programming offered by Pockets Full of Sunshine, although social events – such as bowling, pizza baking, movies, ice cream socials, cooking classes, ballroom dancing and more – are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis.

The organization has recently purchased a larger building on Arrow Road which is undergoing renovations. When “Sunshine House” opens in late spring or early summer, there will be more room for participants and more opportunities for the Rays to get out in the community. Plans for the new facility also include an onsite store.

“It’s very fulfilling to me to provide these opportunities and relationships,” Rivers concludes. “The response from the community has been wonderful and we want more of it. If you come to an event where the Rays are, you leave with a really good, happy feeling. They are happy, joyful and full of love. I just think that’s a special thing and we have a special group of people. We need more of that in the world.”

For information on becoming a Ray, volunteering with Pockets Full of Sunshine or purchasing items from the store, visit pocketsfullofsun.org or call (423) 760-2103.

Raise Your Glass The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival celebrates 40 years.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

Sometimes the most amazing things can come from humble beginnings. For example, forty years ago in a south end parking lot, the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival welcomed guests for the first time to sample fare from the island’s burgeoning restaurant scene. Lasting just a few fun-filled hours, that first event was simple and subdued compared to what it would grow into.

“Who would have thought? I don’t think anyone involved thought it would one day expand into a week-long event that brings in $40 million to our community,” said Jeff Gerber, executive director for the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival.

Running from March 23-29, the 40th iteration of the wildly popular festival will still include that one-day event that started it all, with the public tasting from 12-3 p.m. on the 29th. Having outgrown its original parking lot confines by a wide margin, this event will spread across Lowcountry Celebration Park, with more than 250 wines sourced from around the world, the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, a local Craft Beer Garden and representatives from across the island’s culinary scene.

And beyond that public tasting, the festival will fill the week with opportunities to wine and dine. Held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 20, the Uncorked event kicks things off with a night where guests bring their own special bottle, sharing both the flavors and the stories behind the wine with friends. From 2-5 p.m. on March 23, Craft Beers at the Beach lets you try out local, regional and national craft labels right at the water’s edge. The Sip & Stroll, from 4-7 p.m. March 26 sees the Shops at Sea Pines Center transformed into an open-air gallery with a pop-up art market and live music pairing nicely with fine wine and local fare. The golden hour Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food, and Music Experience from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on March 27 will pair Double Gold wines with Lowcountry cuisine against the backdrop of a gorgeous Lowcountry sunset.

It all comes together at the Grand Tasting, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 28 at the Country Club of Hilton Head, where guests can enjoy wines from the international judging competition as well as top labels from the festival’s wine partners amid a setting of pure elegance.

The full week of events is a far cry from the one-day parking lot party, but it reflects an island whose culinary scene has exploded.

“I got to the island in 1999, before so many of the great restaurants we have now opened their doors. There was no Michael Anthony’s, no Ombra, no Red Fish,” said Gerber. “You not only have so much more variety now, you have so much more quality. It’s greatly helped how popular the festival has become.”

Of course, growing the festival to better represent that culinary scene required some help.

“This is the tenth year of Publix serving as a presenting sponsor. That really helped us turn the corner,” added Gerber.

As the event itself has grown, it has also spun off more popular events, like this past year’s Rhythm and Brews, which brought together an expertly curated collection of craft beer and live music from headliner Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts and openers Zach Stevens & Charlie Simpson. In the future, Gerber plans to add an event focused on the “Killer Bs” of wine with five master sommeliers in attendance to educate guest on the complexity of wine.

“The people involved are asking about it, so it’s going to happen, it’s just a question of when,” said Gerber. “I’m excited to get that put together. I don’t think there have ever been five master sommeliers together in one place anywhere in South Carolina.”

Stay tuned for details on that, and in the meantime check out hiltonheadwineandfood.com for the full rundown on this year’s event.

AMIGOS CAFÉ Y CANTINA

The original Amigos is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Casual Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 30 years. Dine in, take-out or curbside delivery available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www. amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.

BAD BISCUIT

Located at Coligny Plaza, unit B1 on the ocean side. Featuring authentic Southern dinners and fresh handmade biscuits with a variety of toppings including sausage gravy and shrimp stew. Create a biscuit sandwich with egg, cheese, veggies, crab cakes and other offerings. Also serving homemade soups, salads, desserts, coffee and juices. For the adventurous appetite, try one of our delicious grit bowls. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-2323 or check us out online at www.badbiscuit.com.

THE BANK, HILTON HEAD’S BEER GARDEN

BENNY’S COASTAL KITCHEN

This must-visit, casually sophisticated restaurant sits on the waterfront on Shrimpers Row with breathtaking sunsets overlooking Skull Creek. The name honors the memory of the island’s patriarch of seafood harvesting, Benny Hudson. Benny’s serves up the perfect pairing of South Carolina Lowcountry and worldwide flavors in multiple indoor and outdoor dining experiences. From light bites to fork fare and handhelds, there’s a delicious dish for everyone. Call (843) 715-2202 or visit us online at www.bennyshiltonhead.com.

BIG BAMBOO

lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 686-3443 or online at www.bigbamboocafe.com.

BISTRO 17

Located at 17 Harbourside Lane, just to the right of the “Neptune” statue. Whether dining with friends, family or business associates this is an island favorite that offers a relaxed pleasant atmosphere. Chefs prepare a large variety of fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees, such as French onion soup, chicken crepes and smoked salmon. Beautiful harbourfront dining on the patio or inside. Sip a glass of wine from our extensive collection or enjoy your favorite cocktail while watching the yachts. Can accommodate large groups with pre scheduling. Plan your next special luncheon here. Open lunch 12-4, dinner at 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-5517.

CAROLINA COFFEE & CRUMBS

Located at 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park. This popular independent coffee shop has welcomed locals and visitors since 2019 serving up specialty coffee drinks, teas, shakes, mimosas, wine and beer. Breakfast and lunch menu signature offerings include Avocado Toast, Paninis, Wraps, Chopped Salads, and #1 dessert is their decadent Coconut Cake. Inside seating and outdoor pet-friendly patio. Live music in season. Opens at 7 a.m. daily. Call (843) 342-4800 or visit www.carolinacoffeehhi.com.

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina is the spot to anchor for lunch! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. You’ll love their Crab Cake, Blackened Flounder, and Seafood Po’Boy sandwiches, and delicious salads. Serving lunch and dinner inside and out, they offer

dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. You can even come by boat - it’s FREE to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual dining at its best. One-of-a kind Cobb salad piled high with crispy bacon, turkey and cheese, dressed with Essie’s homemade sweet tomato vinaigrette that has kept the locals hooked for more than 30 years. Fish Cakes, Sauteed Flounder and an array of salads for anyone on the run. Dine-in or Takeout. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-9277 or check us out online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

CHOW DADDY’S

Towne Village (843) 757 2469, serving Sunday to Thursday 11:30 to 9 and Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 9:30. Sea Pines Center (843) 842 2469, serving daily from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. chowdaddys.com.

THE CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN

The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years” is in Sea Pines overlooking Harbour Town Marina. The Crazy Crab restaurant is a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere adjacent to a convenient playground for kids and loved by generations of visitors. Voted Best Crab Legs on the island for many years, they offer fresh local seafood dishes and boils, plus sandwiches and salads for lunch. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1986. Call (843) 363-2722 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

THE CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK

Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278, with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek, the “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 35 years,” has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. There’s a playground for kids and a scenic fire pit to gather near the water. Voted Best Crab Legs on the island for years, they offer fresh local seafood, lunch sandwiches, and salads. Enjoy their large covered deck and live, local music (seasonally). Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

DELISHEEYO

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3633 or order online at www.delisheeyo.com.

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS

ELA’S ON THE WATER

around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday thru Friday. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FAT BABY’S PIZZA

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road, it is Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. Enjoy raw bar favorites, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and amazing lunch entrées. Dine indoors, or soak in the Lowcountry lifestyle on the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.

FLATBREAD GRILL

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ

Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura, a variety of noodle dishes and soups, tofu, grilled vegetables, daily specials, plus fabulous, sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers to share, combination dinners with fresh fish, chicken, steak and over 20 entrees from which to choose. Three intimate dining rooms, a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge offers something for everyone. Early Bird specials until 6:30 p.m. and carry-out available, as well as online ordering on their website. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday thru Friday, and Dinner 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations (taken during regular business hours). Visit hinokihhi.com and facebook.com/hinokihhi.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special lowcountry seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ

All new location in the Bridge Center just over the bridge at 1534 Fording Island Road. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Find an appealing choice of Cajun fare such as Shrimp Etoufee, Crawfish Etoufee, Jambalaya, N’awlins Po Boy’s, Red Beans & Rice and authentic Gumbos. Great soups and salads, as well as a kid’s menu and take-out service available. Also, cold beer and awesome desserts. Open Tuesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Monday For more information call (843) 837-7007.

KUNG FU CANTINA

MAMA JOY’S KITCHEN

MANGIAMO

MELLOW MUSHROOM

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant has stunning views of the Lowcountry!

Dine inside or on the outdoor decks - perfect for lunch on the water. Serving fresh local seafood since 1989, Chef’s creations feature elevated Lowcountry cuisine with raw bar favorites, salads, sandwiches, and entrées for both seafoodies and land-lovers. The back deck with an outside patio bar is a great dolphin-spotting location. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. Serving breakfast and lunch all day. Awesome sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, chicken, seafood and daily blue plate specials in cozy and comfortable atmosphere. Beer, wine and liquor available as well as take-out and childrens menu. Eat inside or relax on the outside patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PHILLY’S CAFÉ & DELI

Located at 55 New Orleans Rd., Suite 102. Featuring the best sandwiches on the island….Period! Locally owned and operated for more than 30 years, our custom-made sandwiches are made with bread baked fresh in house daily. Choose from Philly cheesesteaks, fantastic subs, awesome hoagies and fresh salads, we offer something for everyone. Dine in or take out available. Open Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call (843) 785-9966 or check us out online at www.phillyscafe.com.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI

Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in front of the Courtyard Marriott, North Island at Port Royal Plaza and 20 Discovery Drive in Bluffton. An Island favorite since 1974. From soups and salads to sandwiches and Blue plate specials, we have something for everyone. Choose from a great selection of meats and sides and a wide array of salads, soups and sandwiches, all served at moderate prices. We promise you will not leave hungry. Beer, wine and Bloody Marys available. Open for lunch Monday thru Saturday at 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call South Island,

Unleash Your Inner Pirate

(843) 785-9020, North Island, (843) 342-4472 or Bluffton, (843) 815-5550.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR

Just off Sea Pines Circle in Reilley’s Plaza, this family-friendly local favorite is your choice for a great lunch. Serving entrée salads, a wide selection of elevated pub sandwiches, burgers, and homeinspired dishes such as Chicken Pot Pie, Cottage Pie, and Fish & Chips, you can dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden-encircled patio and covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE

Located in Shelter Cove Harbour, San Miguel’s has a great combination of fresh, authentic Mexican food and beautiful views of the harbour! With all the Mexican classics, award winning Margaritas, full bar and kid’s menu, there is something delicious for everyone. Open for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Dine inside or outside. Call (843) 842-4555.

THE SANDBAR

Located at 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park. A hot spot for lunch since 2017, with its comfortable seating and laid-back atmosphere, serving up 6 different types of tacos, wings, nachos, sandwiches and Beach Plates include Caribbean Chicken, Hurricane Shrimp and Jamaican Jerk Pasta. Lunch indoors or outdoors on the pet-friendly patio or sit at the bars and make new friends! Kids have their own menu and a special children’s table to make them feel grown up! Open from 11:30 a.m. daily. Call (843) 342-SAND (7263) or visit www.sandbarhhi.com.

SANTA FE CAFÉ

Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Our elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere captures the spirit of New Mexico. Innovative southwestern cuisine features lunch favorites such as our quesadilla, burrito, chimichanga, soup and salad trio and more great selections including vegetarian items. Open for lunch Tuesday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner Tuesday

thru Saturday from 5 until 9 p.m. For reservations go to www.santafehhi.com or call (843) 785-3838.

SCOTT’S FISH MARKET

SKILLETS CAFE

Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. An excellent choice for the whole family since 1994. Wonderful selections including old-fashioned lunches, great sandwiches, burgers, jambalaya, fried seafood or our extensive salad bar. $10 lunches, Monday thru Friday only. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. Full bar and wine list available. Kids menu and takeout. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza. An American style tavern, select from our $9 lunch menu, paleo bowls, or choose from popular items like our NY Hofmann hot dogs, butcher ground burgers, homemade black bean wraps, homemade Italian wedding soup or the island’s best fish and chips. Enjoy a cold beer or cocktail after a day at the beach in an atmosphere that welcomes the entire family (Penny a pound for kids on Saturday). Serving from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

BAD BISCUIT

BENNY’S COASTAL KITCHEN

Brunch lovers take notice! This must-visit, casually sophisticated restaurant sits on the waterfront on Shrimpers Row with breathtaking sunsets overlooking Skull Creek. The name honors the memory of the island’s patriarch of seafood harvesting, Benny Hudson. Benny’s serves up the perfect pairing of South Carolina Lowcountry and worldwide flavors in multiple indoor and outdoor dining experiences. Try a refreshing brunch cocktail with the most intriguing menu this side of Nashville. Call (843) 715-2202 or visit us online at www.bennyshiltonhead.com.

CAROLINA COFFEE & CRUMBS

Located at 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park. This popular independent coffee shop has welcomed locals and visitors (and their pets!) since 2019 serves pastries, seasonally decorated donuts, muffins, as well as avocado toasts, quiches, burritos, bagels, fresh fruit, and other to-order favorite breakfast/brunch items. In support of Lowcountry vendors, coffee is sourced and roasted locally. Baristas and staff are very service-oriented. Opens at 7 a.m. daily. Call (843) 342-4800 or visit www.carolinacoffeehhi.com.

CELESTE COASTAL CUISINE

THE CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK

Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek - perfect for a Sunday Brunch and cocktails with water views. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab has a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere with a playground for kids. Sunday Brunch options include Crepes, Chicken & Waffles, Crab Cake Benedict, and Omelettes. Dine inside or enjoy their sizeable covered deck. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

DELISHEEYO

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-3633 or order online at www.delisheeyo.com.

ELA’S ON THE WATER

by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday thru Friday. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road, Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination offers an elevated Sunday Brunch menu with fresh Maine Lobster Hash, Steak & Eggs, Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast, and more set in a backyard, fish camp style ambiance with stunning water views. Dine indoors, or enjoy the spacious, pet-friendly patio and bar while soaking in the Lowcountry lifestyle. Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.

GRINGO’S DINER

Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza. This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast and lunch all day. The food and service makes for the perfect stop for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy contemporary American and Mexican food in a warm atmosphere with friendly service. We offer tremendous pancakes, breakfast burritos and tacos, omelettes, chimichangas,

Best Way of Starting a Day

and more. Now serving tasty mimosas. Plant based menu available. Dine inside or outside. Take out is available. Open daily from 8 a.m. for breakfast and lunch. Call (843) 785-5400.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the table in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ

All new location in the Bridge Center just over the bridge at 1534 Fording Island Road. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Our Cajun style dishes range from Eggs N’awlins, French Quarter French toast and Mississippi tall stack pancakes to creole omlettes, café au lait and of course beignets. For the regular folk, choose from eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, pancakes, grits, fruit, bacon, sausage and more. Open Tuesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Call (843) 837-7007.

OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant offers stunning views of the Lowcountry while you enjoy their Sunday Brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Serving fresh local seafood, you’ll find elevated classic brunch favorites along with Chef’s Lowcountry cuisine lunch entrees. You’ll have a fantastic dining experience, from intimate to large parties. Serving from 11 a.m. daily, Brunch on Sundays. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina off Helmsman Way. An Islander favorite for breakfast and brunch featuring eggs benedict, omelettes, french toast, pancakes, quiches, daily specials and more. Enjoy a bloody mary, mimosa, coffee or your favorite beverage while dining inside or on the patio. “One of the Best Breakfasts on Hilton Head”, Southern Living magazine. Open Wednesday thru Sunday from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI

Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in front of the Courtyard Marriott, North Island at Port Royal Plaza and 20 Discovery Drive in Bluffton. An Island favorite since 1974. Offering fresh breakfast items such as omelettes, crab cake benedicts, skillet dishes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits & gravy and much more, all at moderate prices. Also a wide variety of sides and Bloody Marys and Mimosas to complete any meal. Open for breakfast, Monday thru Saturday from 6:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. for breakfast and brunch. Call South Island, (843) 785-9020, North Island, (843) 342-4472 or Bluffton, (843) 815-5550.

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle, this familyowned local favorite serves an award-winning Sunday Brunch from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. featuring champagne. Home-inspired classic dishes such as Crab Cake or Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, French Toast, Steak & Eggs, plus the lunch menu is available for a casual Sunday Funday with friends. Voted Best Brunch and Best Sports Bar for years! Dine indoors or on their beautiful, spacious garden-encircled patio and covered bar. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFÉ

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines, the Salty Dog Café boasts iconic waterfront sunrise views. Serving hearty classics, tasty local fare and everyone’s favorite loaded breakfast dog bowl on the docks overlooking scenic Braddock’s Cove. Plus enjoy a full breakfast beverage menu - featuring locally sourced coffee and liquor – for the perfect start to your day. Open daily at 8 a.m. For details and full menu visit saltydog.com or call (843) 671-2233.

SKILLETS CAFE

Located just off the beach in Coligny Plaza. A breakfast favorite of both visitors and islanders alike since 1994. Try one of our famous layered dishes prepared in a porcelain skillet. Also offering steak and eggs, pancakes, french toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, Belgian waffles and too many others to mention. Gluten Free menu as well as vegan dishes available. A wide beverage variety including fresh coffees, juices, bloody marys, and more. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.

Ring in Spring

BY ALLYSON JONES

March through May, the Island comes back to life with warm weather, familyfriendly festivals, seasonal celebrations, holiday happenings, art shows and much more. To help you ring in spring, here is a guide to some of the fun and tasty events taking place this season. Be sure to call the listed phone numbers or check out the websites and social media channels to confirm details.

IRISHFEST

Two Days. One Big Celebration.

March 15-16, don your green and head to the south end of Hilton Head Island to celebrate the Luck o’ the Irish.

Home of South Carolina’s longest running St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the Island’s most popular events began on a rainy day in 1983 when local business icon Tom Reilley, along with a few friends and family members, staged an impromptu procession to celebrate the holiday.

The first parade featured a few vehicles and a miniature fire truck, attracting about 30 spectators, as well as law enforcement for marching without a permit. Four decades later, more than 30,000 people – more than half of the Island’s permanent residents – will line up along Pope Avenue on March 16 to watch hundreds of floats, marching bands, civic and community groups, local dignitaries and animal contingencies march by during the 40th annual event beginning at 2 p.m.

Tom Reilley is still very involved with Irishfest – and his namesake restaurant still serves as a central hub during the event – although he handed off the planning to a committee soon after the parade’s inception. The Parade Committee is also responsible for selecting the Grand Marshal each year, who is named during a February sashing ceremony at Reilley’s Bar & Grill. In 1993,

Reilley himself received this distinguished honor.

In addition to regular appearances from the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Parris Island and the antics of the Shriners, past parades have featured the Budweiser Clydesdales, military flyovers, various celebrities, the Planter’s Peanut Nutmobile, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and the Big Idaho Potato Truck, plus pipe and drum bands from across the country competing for a variety of awards.

In 2022, the celebration expanded into a two-day event with a free, Irish Music Concert on Saturday afternoon in Lowcountry Celebration Park. Sponsored by the Tiki Hut and the Beach House Hilton Head Island, this year’s headliner is Celtic folk rock band Syr joined by S.W.I.G. Kirk O’Leary and pipe and drum bands. Bring chairs and/or blankets for the show; food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please leave the coolers and pets at home. Parking is available at Lowcountry Celebration Park.

Arrive early on Sunday to secure your spot along the parade route. The Breeze Trolley will offer one-way trips from 11 a.m.2 p.m. on parade day, picking up at USCB Hilton Head and dropping off near Lowcountry Celebration Park. For details on the 2025 Hilton Head Island Irishfest, visit hiltonheadireland.org, call (855) 287-7287 or check out the stpatricksdayhhi Facebook page.

Erin Go Bragh!

WINGFEST

If wings are your favorite thing, head over to Lowcountry Celebration Park on Saturday, March 22 for the Island Rec. Center’s 28th Annual Wingfest.

The organization’s longest running festival, and brainchild of Special Events Director Joe Cain, features a semi-friendly showdown with two-dozen restaurants and businesses serving up 8,000 pounds of chicken wings while competing for the title of Wing King (or Queen). Other festival foods, popular bands performing throughout the afternoon, activities for kids and alcohol for adults equals plenty of springtime fun for everyone

Stroll around the park and try to spot Cain wearing his signature wing hat purchased directly from the famed Anchor Bar – home of the original Buffalo chicken wing – listen to live music and decide which wings to try first before voting for your favorite. Bounce around in the Kid’s Zone on the bungee jump or climb the rock wall, compete in the Kid’s Wing Bobbing Competition trying to fish out plastic wings hidden in whipped cream or enter the Adult Wing Eating Contest.

Winners of both the Judges’ and People’s Choice Awards will be announced at 4:30 p.m. In 2024, Pool Bar Jim’s took the top spot in the Judge’s vote with Coconutz and Nectar placing second and third, respectively. Meanwhile, the People picked Coconutz as their favorite – recognition the restaurant has earned annually since 2017 – with the HH Firefighters’ Association’s Spicy Chipotle BBQ wings coming in second and Giuseppi’s rounding out the top three.

Vanilla Custard mixed with REESE’S Peanut Butter Sauce and NEW Almond Toffee Crunch

Everyone is a winner at Wingfest with proceeds from the event benefiting the Rec. Center’s Scholarship Fund, ensuring no child is denied recreational opportunities.

Gates open at 11 a.m. and admission is $10 per adult and free for children under 11. Food, beverages and activities are sold separately. Wing Punch Cards good for 6-50 wings must be purchased in advance or at the gate by credit card or Apple Pay to sample wings. Cash is not accepted.

This annual celebration of spring and wings starts on Friday night, March 21, with a Pre-Party at Lincoln & South Brewing Company from 6-9 p.m. Pre-game at this local hotspot with live music, yard games, a fire pit, great food, March Madness on TV and raffles for Wingfest tickets. Pre-Party admission is free; food and drinks are sold separately.

Then, after the party on Saturday, there’s the After Party which usually takes place at the Courtyard Marriott across the street from Lowcountry Celebration Park on Pope Avenue with Happy Hour pricing.

To purchase advance tickets for the 28th Annual Wingfest, visit hiltonheadwingfest.com.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Hop on over to Shelter Cove Park on April 12 for the Island Rec. Center’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Easter Bunny, with help from Pockets Full of Sunshine, a local non-profit creating a “brighter world” for adults with special needs, and the Rec. Center have filled and hidden more than 30,000 eggs in the park for the egg hunt happening at 11 a.m.

Before and after the main event, jump around in the bounce houses provided by Extreme Firehouse, play games and win raffle prizes. Admission is free; food and drinks are sold separately. Visit islandreccenter.org or call (843) 681-7273 for more information.

THE ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN

After Easter, spend a beautiful spring weekend exploring the Art Market at Historic Horn, April 26-27.

Returning for its 24th year, dozens of accomplished artists from across the region will be on hand for this juried fine art and craft show held under the majestic live oaks on the Coastal Discovery Museum’s 70-acre historic property.

Works in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalwork, painting, drawing, photography and sculpture, will be on display and for sale. Throughout the weekend, event goers can enjoy live music, a variety of food truck fare and beverages and relax at picnic tables set up in the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion and throughout the grounds.

Rain or shine, the Art Market is open to the public on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and free for children 12 and under. There’s plenty of free parking, too. For details and advance tickets, call (843) 689-6767 or visit coastaldiscovery.org.

SEA GLASS STAGE COMPANY

Enjoy “community theatre in the heart of Hilton Head” with Sea Glass Stage Company in the newly renovated Coligny Theatre.

The mission of Hilton Head Island’s latest community theater company is “to celebrate the power of performing arts by creating a space where passionate artists from our community come together to bring stories to life, engage our audiences, and foster a vibrant arts and educational culture.”

Created to further enrich the community, this non-profit arts organization is already sharing the stage, and spotlight, with Main Stage Community Theatre (MSCT), another local company which has produced over 70 shows on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton since 1997. Last year, MSCT presented “A1940s Radio Christmas Carol” and “Our Town” in Coligny Theatre. Sea Glass Stage Company also offered summer camps and plans to expand its educational enrichment opportunities.

The first show of the year is the groundbreaking, Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal” which explores the struggles of a family coping with mental illness, loss, and the relentless search for normalcy, February 21-March 8. Through its powerful rock score and deeply layered characters, it sheds light on the often-hidden pain of mental health battles and the resilience found in love and hope.

May 2-18, Sea Glass Stage Productions presents “The 39 Steps,” an award-winning show perfect for mystery and comedy lovers alike. This fast-paced comedy follows an ordinary man as he’s swept into a whirlwind while hilariously reimagining the classic Hitchcock thriller.

Call (843) 212-4172 or visit sgstage.org for tickets and show information, as well as educational opportunities.

MAYFEST

With cute kids, ugly dogs, more than 150 vendors and artists, over 30 food trucks and two stages showcasing local bands, the best way to experience Bluffton’s singular “state of mind” is during Mayfest on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Calhoun and the surrounding streets in Old Town will be blocked off to vehicular traffic for this annual Lowcountry celebration, now in its 47th year. Coordinated by the Rotary Club of Bluffton, Mayfest is always held the day before Mother’s Day and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for someone special.

An eclectic array of artists and artisans, including this year’s featured artist Karen Magill who enjoys working in stained glass, pencil, pen and ink, mixed media, watercolor, gouache, as well as acrylic and oil painting, will be prominently featured in tents along the streets and in Bluffton’s fine art galleries.

Sample the famed shrimp salad sandwiches from the ladies at the Church of the Cross or head over to Martin Park where most of the food trucks and beer tents are located, as well as the Main Stage, for the afternoon Pie Eating Contest and live music

throughout the day. The Ugly Dog Contest is usually held next door at the Heyward House or follow the sounds of live music over to the Bridge Street Stage with its Local Craft Beer Garden. Mayfest admission and parking are free; a free shuttle s ervice is available from Red Cedar and M.C. Riley Elementary Schools on the day of the event. Call (843) 540-7957 or visit blufftonrotary.org for more information.

TASTE OF NIGHTLIFE / LOUNGES

AMIGOS CAFÉ Y CANTINA

Located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Offering casual healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Join us for Happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. daily and enjoy $5 World Famous Margaritas, as well as $1 off all wine, beer and liquor selections. Free chips and salsa with every order. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.amigoscafehhi.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.

THE BANK, HILTON HEAD’S BEER GARDEN

BENNY’S COASTAL KITCHEN

Head up to the stunning rooftop bar at this must-visit, casually sophisticated waterfront restaurant on Shrimpers Row. With breathtaking sunsets and sparkling stars overlooking Skull Creek, you’ll enjoy refreshing cocktails, deliciously unique tapas, and local musicians accompanying the sound of the sea. Call (843) 715-2202 or visit us online at www.bennyshiltonhead.com.

BIG BAMBOO

BISTRO 17

Located at Harbourside Lane, just to the right of the “Neptune” statue. Where locals and visitors come to enjoy extensive domestic and international wines and cocktails. Excellent service while experiencing our unique French ambiance. Full service dining is available in this cozy intimate atmosphere while listening to the island’s favorite musicians. Open lunch 12-4 and dinner at 5 pm. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-5517.

THE BOARDROOM

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, 7B Greenwood Drive, The Boardroom is the locals’ and visitors’ favorite destination for

outstanding live music. Groove and dance to local and regional live bands long into the night. Specialty cocktails, a full and varied bar, and great bartenders make for a perfect evening out. For the music schedule, visit theboardroomlive.com. @theboardroomhhi.

BOWDIE’S CHOPHOUSE

Located at 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 104. Step into Bowdie’s Chophouse, an elegant steakhouse that takes your dining experience to the next level. We pride ourselves in serving only the finest prime meat, accompanied by handcrafted cocktails and an exquisite selection of fine wines. Our dedicated team offers a memorable dining experience like no other. Contact us at (843) 715-2807 or visit www. bowdieschophouse.com to reserve a table today!

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Home of “The” Carolina Crab Cake, “C3” at Palmetto Bay Marina has become the spot to anchor! C3 is revered for its steaming shellfish boils, amazing seafood, steaks, and fresh daily oyster selections. But it is “The” Carolina Crab Cake that will have you planning another visit after your first bite. Come for happy hour and enjoy a Funcoction! Serving from 3 p.m. inside and out, they offer dine-in, take-out, and online ordering. Come by boat - it’s Free to dock while you dine! Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2014. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. The choice for some of the Island’s Best Bar Seating Happy Hour Deals

from 5 until 6 pm. Non-Premium Bottles Beer $3.25, Well Liquor $6, Woodbridge Chardonnay and Cabernet Glass $5, $2 off all Appetizers. Martini Special on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 5-6 pm Gordon Vodka or Gin Martinis $6.50 (excludes specialty martinis). Visit Catch22hhi.com to join Club 22 for Seasonal Promotions, Bar Seating Happy Hour Promotions and Wine & Dine Specials. Resy.com 24 hours, or call (843) 785-6261 (11 a.m. –9 p.m. for reservations). Dine in or Take Out. Items and Pricing subject to change.

CELESTE COASTAL CUISINE

Located at 20 Hatton Place. This new south style restaurant is Hilton Head Island’s newest dining experience offering Fresh Catch Local Fish, Certified Steaks and menu items with a touch of Cajun and Creole style preparations. Full bar, extensive wine selections, weekend music and patio dining. Open from 5 p.m. daily for dinner and 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for Sunday Brunch. Call (843) 802-4744 or visit www.celestehhi.com for more information.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

Located at 8 New Orleans Rd., just off Hwy. 278. Casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. Relax on the leather couch or sit at the bar with Jeff and try one of his famous real chocolate martinis or one of his other unique concoctions. Full bar, extensive wine and beer offerings, and happy hour specials including half price wines by the glass, from 5 until 7 p.m. Select bar menu and full dinner menu available at the bar. Open Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 785-9277 or check us out online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

CHOW DADDY’S

CQ’S RESTAURANT

A classic gathering spot for locals and visitors alike in Harbour Town, CQ’s bar has been an island staple for over 50 years. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails such as the CQ’s Peach Madras or the Classic “Blue” named after the legendary Blue Lady ghost who has been rumored to frequent the grounds. Choose from small batch bourbons, whiskeys, classic malts, brews, extensive wine list and shareable appetizers including Fried Green Tomatoes, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Calamari Puttanesca, Prince Edwards

Island Mussels and more! Southern Hospitality at its finest! Open nightly at 5 p.m. For reservations call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for online dining reservations.

THE CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN

THE CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK

Near mile marker 1 on Hwy. 278 with a panoramic view of Jarvis Creek - perfect for a relaxed evening enjoying cocktails on their large heated and covered deck or in front of the scenic water-side fire pit. Come for happy hour or in the evening for seasonal live, local music. Serving daily from 11 a.m. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1984. Call (843) 681-5021 or visit thecrazycrab.com.

ELA’S ON THE WATER

Located at One Shelter Cove Lane. Featured in Bon Appetit and winner of numerous Open Table awards, Ela’s offers fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, all prepared by our culinary team of experts and complimented by an extensive boutique wine selection. Known for the best water views on the island, we have a casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior and nightly entertainment. Private parties, rehearsal dinners and special events welcome. Open for dinner nightly at 5 p.m. and Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday thru Friday. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FAT BABY’S PIZZA

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located on Broad Creek at 11 Simmons Road is Hilton Head’s favorite elegant but relaxed waterfront dining destination. The elevated Lowcountry cuisine is accompanied by seasonal live music on the spacious patio area with a backyard, fish camp style ambiance complete with a fire pit and stunning sunset views. Serving daily from 11 a.m., bar open late. Member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2016. Call (843) 842-2267 or visit fishcamphhi.com.

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located just a few steps away from Coligny Beach in the Beach Market Plaza. This upscale casual dining restaurant is a favorite of both visitors and locals. Happy Hour specials include $6 appetizers and discounted beer and cocktail specials daily from 4-6 p.m. With 14 HD TV’s throughout the inside and covered outside patios, you can watch your favorite sports games or enjoy seasonal live music. We’re not just great pizza, try our other fantastic menu selections including pasta, salads, wraps, burgers, wings and more. Take out and kid’s menu available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ

Located in Coligny Plaza. A comfortable, casual atmosphere offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass (16 oz., 24 oz. and 32 oz.). Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, appetizers, crab legs, grouper, mahi and of course fried frog legs. 28 HD TV’s for great sports viewing as well as a kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Bar open late. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Sitting right at the edge of Port Royal Sound, all of the tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views for a truly special low-country dining experience. Hudson’s uses one of only two remaining local fishing fleets on Hilton Head Island to bring in fresh-caught seafood straight to our docks and to your table. Our guests often get to share the excitement as fishing crews unload thousands of fresh oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch. Bring your family and friends for a special low-country seafood feast that has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Open daily at 11 a.m. serving lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays at 10 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

THE JAZZ CORNER

Located in the “corner” of The Village at Wexford. One of the top “100 Great Jazz Rooms” in the world, Downbeat Magazine. Our intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative southern flavors menu and impeccable service. The Jazz Corner offers a signature martini menu, extensive wine list, full bar and late-night menu. Open nightly from 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Call (843) 842-8620 or check us out online at www.thejazzcorner.com.

KUNG FU CANTINA

Located at 1533 Fording Island Rd. in Moss Creek Village. Experience the vibrant fusion of East and West, where the

bold, fiery flavors of Latin America meet the delicate, umamirich traditions of Asia. Our innovative cuisine blends the best of both worlds, creating a unique dining journey that delights the senses and celebrates the art of culinary fusion. Open Monday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 707-1664 or visit us online at www.kungfucantina.com.

MELLOW MUSHROOM

Located in Park Plaza on Hilton Head and at 878 Fording Island Rd. in Bluffton. A fun and lively place with great food, beer and service. Over twenty-four beers on tap, fifty more by bottle and a full bar all in a comfortable and casual setting. Specializing in great pizza and calzones, monumental hoagies and fresh salads. Plenty of TVs to view your favorite teams. Win prizes at live team trivia Wednesday nights (HHI) at 9 p.m. (Tuesday’s at 9 p.m. in Bluffton). Happy Hour from 3 until 6 p.m. everyday. Open daily from 11 a.m. Call (843) 686-2474 (HHI) or (843) 706-0800 (B-Town).

OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Located on Broad Creek at 101 Marshland Road, this iconic waterfront restaurant offers intimate dining or just cocktails experiences for date night or gathering with friends. Choose from a secluded table near floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor patio seating on the water, or at the gorgeous, largest-rawbar-on-the-island, where you can share locally sourced oysters and elevated seafood snack innovations like their unique SeaCuterie Board. Seasonal live music. Happy Hour is 4 - 6 p.m. nightly, in the bar and lounge only. Established in 1989, a member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 2019. Call (843) 681-6040 or visit oldoysterfactory.com.

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR

Located at 55 Calhoun Street in the historic art district of Bluffton. A fresh approach to dining featuring contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Relax in our cozy and comfortable bar or at one of the high tops and enjoy top shelf liquors, fine wines or a great selection of beer. Live music available Thursday thru Saturday. Open for dinner daily at 5 p.m. Call (843) 757-5511 or online at www.thepearlbluffton.com.

RED FISH

On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd.

Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Our unique bar and retail wine shop offers a contemporary, yet casual atmosphere for the wine connoisseur. Over 1,000 hand-selected wines from all over the world are available as well as a full bar selection. The wine shop is open Monday thru Saturday at 10 a.m. Dinner is available daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Call (843) 686-3388 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR

Voted Island’s Best Sports Bar, this family-owned and operated institution is located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle. With 27 TVs throughout the inside and a covered outside patio bar, watch your favorite sports games or enjoy seasonal live music on the spacious garden-encircled deck. Serving daily from 11:30 a.m. to happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family since 1982. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

For over 37 years South Beach Marina in Sea Pines has been home to the legendary Salty Dog Café. Seafarers and landlubbers alike have been enjoying fresh dishes – from seafood and pasta to burgers and, of course hushpuppies – served on the waterfront docks along scenic Braddock’s Cove. Whether it’s for Happy Hour (4-6 pm daily) or a relaxing evening, pull up a seat at the iconic outdoor round bar and enjoy locally sourced liquors and brews along with Salty Dog classics like a frozen Kiwi Colada. Visit events.saltydog.com for the nightly live music schedule.

SALTY DOG HH CRUISE

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Step aboard the Salty Dog’s double deck, 63-foot powered catamaran perfect for taking in scenic views and breathtaking sunsets. While you cruise the Calibogue, the on-board kitchen serves up classic Salty Dog Café fare, including shrimp and ceviche dishes, quesadillas and more. Enjoy the full bar with all of your favorite island beverages, from fruity cocktails and local brews to soft drinks and juice, as you unwind to the sounds of tropical tunes. Cruises depart daily – reserve your spot on-board at cruise. saltydog.com.

SAN MIGUEL’S MEXICAN CAFE

Located on the water in Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. Enjoy Mexican food on the Marina while enjoying award winning Margaritas and live outdoor entertainment seven nights a week 5 – 9 p.m. April through October. Great Happy Hour daily from 4 - 6 p.m. Panoramic views of the marina make San Miguel’s a must stop! Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until. Call (843) 842-4555.

THE SANDBAR

Located at 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach and Lowcountry Celebration Park. Enjoy happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m. serving up your favorite island cocktails, local beers and wine - the Sandbar’s bar staff has quite a following! Favorite Beach Snacks include Loaded Hush Puppies, Coconut Shrimp and Sandbar Wings. Nightly live music from 6 - 9 p.m. performed by the top musicians in the Lowcountry (hours may vary depending on the season). Call (843) 342-SAND (7263) or visit www.sandbarhhi.com.

SANTA FE CAFÉ

Located at 807 William Hilton Parkway near the entrance to Palmetto Dunes. Capturing the spirit of New Mexico in an elegant yet casual, cozy atmosphere. Our outdoor rooftop cantina is the perfect setting for one of our famous margaritas, sangrias or an imported beer. Enjoy Happy Hour from 5 until 7 p.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday for dinner from 5 p.m., For reservations go to www.santafehhi.com or call (843) 785-3838.

SCOTT’S FISH MARKET

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza. Relax in our newly expanded American style tavern and enjoy our wide selection of beer, wine, and full bar libations. Join us for happy hour from 4 until 7 p.m. featuring daily drink specials. Serving our full menu til 11 p.m. nightly. DirecTV programming for your team and home of the Hilton Head Brown’s Backers club. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at streetmeethhi.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE STRATA

Courtesy Chef Karla

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon Olive oil

2 each Onion, yellow, diced

18 ounces Artichokes, canned, quartered, drained

¼ cup Garlic, minced

1 pound Spinach

2 ½ cups Milk, 2%

1 teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon Ground black pepper

6 each Eggs

4 each Egg whites

12 ounces Bread, diced (sourdough or whole wheat)

1/3 cup Mozzarella, shredded

1/3 cup Parmesan, shredded

Serves: 8 Serving Size: 1/8 Calories: 380 Fat: 14 grams

Carbohydrates: 40 grams Fiber: 12 grams Protein: 25 grams

METHOD

• Warm olive oil in a large sauté pan.

• Add onions, artichokes, and garlic. Continue to sauté for about 5-8 minutes or until the onions have softened. Stir occasionally.

• Add spinach to sauté pan, and cover with a lid. Cook just until wilted. (Depending on the size of your pan, you may have to do this in two-three batches.) Once the spinach has wilted, remove from heat.

• In a separate bowl whisk; milk, salt, pepper, eggs, and egg whites.

• In a greased 13X9 inch pan combine diced bread, cheese, and spinach mixture.

• Once the mixture is combined well and evenly spread out, pour milk mixture on top. Lightly press bread down ensuring it’s submerged in milk mixture.

• Cover and chill for 8 hours or overnight.

• To bake, preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 45 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Karla is owner of Chef Karla LLC specializing in creating crave-worthy and good-for-you cuisine. Karla provides nutrition coaching, personalized prepared family meals, and small group catering. For more healthy recipes and wellness tips visit www.chef-karla.com or connect directly at Karla@chef-karla.com.

ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Menu pg. 84

American/Seafood • D/N (855) 300-5976

AMIGO’S CAFÉ Y CANTINA

Menu pg. 90

Mexican • L/D (843) 785-TACO (8226)

BENNY’S COASTAL KITCHEN

Menu pg. 95

Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 715-2202

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

Menu pg. 70

American • BR/L/D (866) 420-4478

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Menu pg. 93

Seafood • L/D/N (843) 842-2016

CATCH 22

Menu pg. 82

American/Seafood • D/N (843) 785-6261

CELESTE COASTAL CUISINE

Menu pg. 99

Seafood • BR/D/N (843) 802-4744

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

Menu pg. 86

American/Seafood • L/D/N (843) 785-9277

CHOW DADDY’S

Menu pg. 69

American • L/D/N (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469)

CQ’S

Menu pg. 81

American/Seafood • D/N (843) 671-2779

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD

Menu pg. 101

Steak/Seafood • D/N (843) 341-2333

THE CRAZY CRAB

Menu pg. 91

Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 363-2722 or (843) 681-5021

DELISHEEYO

Menu pg. 79

American/Health • B/L (843) 785-3633

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS

Menu pg. 85

American/Seafood • L/D/N (843) 842-9775

ELA’S ON THE WATER

Menu pg. 98

Seafood • BR/D/N (843) 785-3030

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Menu pg. 92

Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 842-CAMP (2267)

FLATBREAD GRILL

Menu pg. 80

American/Italian • L/D/N (843) 341-2225

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ

Menu pg. 67

American • L/D/N (843) 686-FROG (3764)

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Menu pg. 97

Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 681-2772

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ

Menu pg. 78

American/Cajun • B/L/D (843) 837-7007

KUNG FU CANTINA Menu pgs. 87

Asian/Latin • L/D/N (843) 707-1664

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Menu pg. 94

Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 681-6040

ONE HOT MAMA’S BBQ Menu pg. 73

American • L/B/D/N (843) 682-6262

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE

Menu pg. 76

American/Breakfast • B/BR/L (843) 686-3232

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Menu pg. 102

Seafood • D/N (843) 757-5511

PHILLY’S CAFÉ & DELI

Menu pg. 72

American • L (843) 785-9966

PLANTATION DELI

Menu pg. 77

American/Breakfast • B/BR/L (843) 785-9020, (843) 342-4472 (843) 815-5550

RED FISH

Menu pg. 96

Seafood • D/N (843) 686-3388

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR Menu pg. 83

American/Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 842-4414

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

Menu pg. 75

American/Breakfast • B/L/D/N (843) 671-CAFE (2233)

THE SANDBAR Menu pg. 88

Caribbean/American • L/D/N (843) 342-SAND (7263)

SANTA FE CAFÉ Menu pg. 100 Southwestern • L/D/N (843) 785-3838

STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT Menu pg 89 Italian • D (843) 785-7006

STREET MEET Menu pg. 71 American • L/D/N (843) 842-2570

SUPER BAKED PIZZA AND WINGS Menu pg. 74 American • D (843) 715-4880

TRUFFLES CAFE Menu pg. 68 American • BR/L/D/N (843) 671-6136 or (843) 815-5551

Dylan’s N/A Daiquiris

Strawberry N/A • Pina Colada N/A • Tidal Wave N/A

Brown Dog Daiquiri Bar

Sm • Med • Large (80,151,190 Proof)

Strawberry • Pina Colada • Sex on the Peach • Rum Runner

Hurricane • Margarita • Jump Start • Banana Cream

Strawberry Shortcake • Orange Crush • White Russian

Wicked Apple • Strawberry Kiwi • Crowd Pleaser • Frose

Southern Lemonade • Grape Danger • Fruitloop • Ghost Pirate

Jungle Juice • Dirty Monkey • Pond Water • Tropical Thunder

Creamsicle • Tropicolada • Peppermint Patty • Ribbit

Also

Burgers, Scallops, Crab Legs, Grouper, Mahi, Salmon, Shrimp, Ahi Tuna, Wraps, Salads, Pizza and Kid’s menu.

New Dog friendly menu and veggie menu available.

Open daily from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. for Lunch & dinner.

Bar Open Late!

Appetizers

Nachos

Corn tortilla chips topped with baked beans, zesty queso, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream & your choice of smoked chicken or pulled pork 16

Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls

Three egg rolls ﬁlled with corn, cheese, chicken, peppers, black beans & spinach 12

Sweet Chili Crispy Shrimp

Flash-fried shrimp tossed in creamy sweet Thai chili sauce 14

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Creamy spinach & artichoke dip, accented with parmesan cheese, served with tortilla chips 12

Big Jim’s Fish Tacos

Grilled and blackened grouper served in two ﬂour tortillas ﬁlled with cheddar cheese, lettuce, black bean relish, chipotle & garlic aioli 17

Chili Con Carne

Seasoned ground beef, kidney, pinto & black beans, topped with shredded cheddar cheese & sour cream Cup 6 Bowl 8

Fried Pickles

Served with spicy ranch dressing 10

Pretzel Bites

Salted & served with beer cheese dipping sauce 10

Hot Wings

Hot, mild, cajun or sweet chili sauce Half Dozen 10 Dozen 20

SALADS

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, shredded parmesan & croutons tossed in Caesar dressing 9

Resort Salad

Iceberg & romaine lettuce, red cabbage, roma tomatoes, carrots & shredded cheddar cheese 9

Chopped Chef Salad

Mixed greens, ham, turkey, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled egg, cheddar cheese & cucumber with your choice of dressing 13

HAPPY HOUR MON TO FRI 4 – 6 P.M

KIDS MENU & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

LOCATED AT THE JONES CLUBHOUSE IN PALMETTO DUNES

WE ALSO SERVE BREAKFAST DAILY FROM 7:00 - 10:30 A.M.

PIZZAS

Classic Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella cheese & marinara 15

Caprese Pizza

Olive oil & garlic base, mozzarella, spinach, roma tomatoes & balsamic glaze 18

Big Jim’s Special

Red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, onions, bell peppers & mushrooms 20

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buﬀalo ranch sauce, mozzarella, fried chicken, red onions, bacon & buﬀalo ranch drizzle 19

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Red sauce with mozzarella, pulled chicken, bacon, red onions & BBQ sauce drizzle 19

Veggie Pizza

Red sauce, mozzarella, baby spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers & tomatoes 18

SPECIALTIES

ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TWO SIDES

Smoked Ribs

Slow-smoked to a perfect caramelized ﬁnish Full rack 31 Half rack 24

Pulled Pork Platter

Slow-smoked pulled pork 21

Smoked Chicken Platter

A mixture of white & dark meat chicken slow-smoked to perfection 20

Homemade Crispy Chicken

Tender Platter

5 Hand-breaded & fried chicken tenders 21

Combo Platter

Pulled pork, white & dark meat pulled chicken & three ribs slow-smoked to perfection 27

Sides

Collard greens, baked beans, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli, french fries, coleslaw or mac & cheese +2 each

BURGERS / SANDWICHES

SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, ADD SWEET POTATO FRIES 1 ADD ONE SIDE 2

Big Jim’s Classic Cheeseburger

Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion 16

19th Hole Burger

8oz prime burger, mushrooms, swiss cheese & bacon on a pretzel bun 17

Big Jim’s Bacon Cheeseburger

8oz prime burger, applewood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion 18

Meatball Parm Sub

Homemade new york-style meatballs on a hoagie with marinara, mozzarella & parmesan cheese 17

Southern Burger

8oz prime burger, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese & applewood-smoked bacon 18

Black & Blue Burger

8oz prime burger, blackening seasoning, blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, lettuce, tomato & onion 18

*Turkey Burger available upon request

Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich

Smoked chicken or pork topped with coleslaw & a pickle 15

Prime Rib Sandwich

Shaved prime rib, cheddar cheese, crispy onions & horseradish cream on a hoagie. Served with au jus 16

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Breaded & fried boneless chicken breast, served on texas toast with cayenne pepper oil & pickles 15

Po’ Boy

Fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes & remoulade 16

House Smoked Turkey Club

Turkey, bacon, tomato, lettuce, swiss, cheddar cheese & chipotle mayo 14

Fried Green Tomato BLT

Bacon, lettuce, pimento cheese & fried green tomato. Served on sourdough bread sliced thin with bacon jam 15

Grouper Sandwich

Fried or grilled, topped with lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo 17

Grilled Chicken Club

Chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & chipotle mayo 14

Best sandwiches on the Island...period!

HOAGIES

Served on daily fresh baked hoagie rolls.

Big Bear $10.75

Ham, turkey, roast beef, and mayo.

We Meat Again $10.50

Turkey, roast beef, Swiss cheese, and mayo.

B.L.T. $10.75

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

Frenchy’s $10.50

Roast beef, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, and a side of au jus.

Brando $10.00

Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, oil & vinegar, and Italian seasoning.

Butcher Block $10.75

Ham, turkey, roast beef, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce.

Hammy Davis Jr. $10.00

Ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese with mayo and cranberry sauce.

King of Clubs $10.75

Ham, turkey, American cheese, bacon, and mayo.

Steel City $10.75

Turkey, corned beef, and provolone cheese with 1000 Island, coleslaw, and fries to top it off.

Bompa $10.50

Homemade chicken salad with bacon.

The Godfather $10.00

Turkey, salami, and provolone cheese with oil & vinegar and seasoning.

State Fare $10.25

Italian sausage with green peppers, grilled onions, provolone cheese, and your choice of spicy mustard, marinara, or plain.

A Day at the Park $8.50

All beef hot dog.

Chicago Dog $9.75

All beef hotdog with yellow mustard, onions, sweet peppers, tomato, relish, and pickles.

Thanksgiving $10.00

Turkey and stuffing with mayo and cranberry sauce.

Ya’ Can’t Tune a Fish $10.00

American cheese with homemade tuna salad.

A Mouth that Roared $10.50

Meatballs, provolone, parmesan, and marinara.

Reuben $10.75

Corned beef, pastrami or turkey with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island.

CHEESESTEAKS

Served on our fresh baked hoagie rolls.

Broad Street

$13.50

Steak, grilled onions, and provolone cheese.

Front Street $13.50

Steak, mushrooms, and provolone cheese.

Market Street $13.50

Steak, green bell peppers, and provolone cheese.

South Street $13.95

Steak, grilled onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and provolone cheese.

Spruce Street $13.00

Steak and provolone cheese.

Bacon Blue $13.95

SALADS

Dressing comes on the side!

Caesar Salad $8.25

Chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons

Chef Salad $14.00

Chopped Romaine, carrots, onions, tomatoes, green bell peppers, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and croutons with your choice of dressing.

Chicken BLT Salad $14.00

Chopped romaine, tomatoes, onions, carrots, green bell peppers, shredded cheese, bacon, and fried chicken

Chicken Salad $14.00

Deb’s Delight $9.95

Our homemade chicken salad with your choice of toppings.

Farmer John $9.75

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, provolone cheese, and marinara sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Four’s A Crowd $8.50

Broccoli, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots, with your choice of cheese.

Tina Tuna $9.75

Your choice of cheese melted onto the pita with homemade tuna salad and your choice of toppings.

Kitchen Sink $9.75

Grilled chicken, broccoli, carrots, green bell peppers, and mushrooms with your choice of cheese.

Lana Tuna $9.95

Our homemade tuna salad with steamed broccoli and your choice of cheese.

Veggie Rueben $8.50

Steamed broccoli, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island.

CHICKEN

Served on our fresh baked hoagie rolls.

BigBird $10.75

Fried chicken on a toasted bun with American cheese and bacon.

Bird in the Hand $10.30

Grilled chicken, green bell peppers, grilled onions, and provolone cheese.

Chopped romaine, tomatoes, onions, carrots, green bell peppers, and shredded cheese with 2 scoops of our homemade chicken salad

Grilled Chicken Salad $14.00

Grilled chicken on top of chopped romaine, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, carrots, shredded cheese, and croutons

Tuna Salad $14.00

Chopped romaine, carrots, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, shredded cheese, and croutons with 2 scoops of our homemade tuna salad

PITAS

Chicken Ceasar $9.50

Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, and parmesan cheese wrapped inside a pita.

Corner Pocket $9.50

Turkey, broccoli, carrots, green bell peppers, and mushrooms with your choice of cheese.

CooCoo Nest $10.30

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.

FireBird $10.50

Grilled chicken, hot peppers, and pepper jack cheese. Served with a side of Ranch.

FogHorn $10.50

Grilled chicken, bacon, and your choice of cheese.

Fowl Play $9.95

Grilled chicken with your choice of cheese.

Mud In Your Eye $10.25

Grilled chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese.

Woodstock $10.55

Grilled chicken, bacon, and your choice of cheese topped with honey mustard.

Road Runner $10.50

Grilled chicken, provolone cheese, and topped with hot sauce.

Served with a side of blue cheese dressing.

PICK 1 MEAT

HAND-PULLED PORK

AWARD-WINNING BRISKET

BABY BACK RIB TIPS

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

FRIED PORK CHOP

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

1/4 BBQ CHICKEN

1/4 SMOKED FRIED CHICKEN

SMOKED TURKEY

FRIED FISH FILET

MAMA’S SLIDERS (2)

CHOOSE ONE STYLE: PORK, BRISKET, OR BURGER

PICK 3 SIDES

COLLARD GREENS

STEAMED FRESH BROCCOLI

FRENCH FRIES

FRIED OKRA

MACARONI & CHEESE

GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE

DIRTY RICE & GRAVY

BAKED BEANS

LIMA BEANS

CREAMY COLESLAW

MASHERS & GRAVY

CORNBREAD SAUSAGE STUFFING

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

SIGNATURE PIZZAS

MEAT BALL Ricotta and marinara base, topped with Italian meatballs, onions, banana peppers and mozzarella

BUFFALO CHICKEN Smoked and baked chicken topped with Buffalo sauce and mozzarella cheese.

TEX MEX Taco seasoned beef, jalapeno peppers, and mozzarella cheese. Served with tomatoes, hot sauce, and sour cream.

PHILLY STEAK AND CHEESE

Grade-a steak, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and our signature white sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.

WHITE CHICKEN Super Baked

Smoked chicken, onions, mushrooms, and with our signature white sauce.

CHICKEN Smoked and baked chicken topped with our signature marinara, fresh breadcrumbs, and mozzarella cheese.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN Loaded with Chicken, Mozzarella, Pineapples, Teriyaki Sauce

DELUXE Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, pepperoni, and sausage topped with mozzarella cheese.

MEAT LOVER Beef, pepperoni, and mozzarella topped with crispy bacon.

HAWAIIAN Ham and pineapple with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

MARGHERITA Olive oil base with a basil pesto drizzle and fresh tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese.

VEGGIE Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, black olives, banana peppers, and topped with mozzarella cheese.

GARDEN SALAD Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Served with dressing. SM $5.99 LG $8.99

SUPER BAKED CHICKEN

Fresh chopped romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese topped with smoked and baked chicken breast. Served with dressing. LG $12.99

CAESAR SALAD Fresh chopped romaine lettuce covered with Parmesan cheese and croutons. Served with Caesar dressing.

SM $5.99 LG $8.99

CHICKEN CAESAR Fresh chopped romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese and croutons. Topped with smoked and baked chicken. Served with Caesar dressing. LG $12.99

BBQ CHICKEN Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, banana peppers, BBQ chicken, BBQ sauce. Served with ranch dressing. LG $12.99

GREEK CHICKEN Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, banana peppers, onions, black olives, feta, and mozzarella cheese. Topped with smoked and baked chicken. Served with Greek dressing. LG $12.99

BBQ CHICKEN Super baked seasoned chicken, covered in sweet BBQ sauce and mozzarella cheese.

We start with two poached eggs on a toasted English muffin topped with homemade hollandaise, served with hash browns or grits

City Ham the original Crab Cake

Smoked Salmon

Sun Rise Benedict with avocado, grilled red onion and sliced tomatoes

Shrimp and Spinach

Smoked Salmon Served with cream cheese, capers, onions, cornichons and a toasted bagel

Biscuits and Gravy Homemade and topped with sausage gravy

Pancakes Served with choice of bacon or sausage patties/links

Tuna Melt Albacore tuna salad with tomato and cheddar on toasted English muffin

Turkey With avocado, sprouts, cucumber and mayo on your choice of bread

Leslie Burger Topped with green olives, cream cheese, bacon and mayo

Chicken Wrap Tortilla with grilled chicken, Swiss and roasted red peppers

Grilled Chicken Club With lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheddar on a bun

Crab Cake On a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and side of tartar

Shrimp Scampi Grilled garlic shrimp, melted asiago on open faced roll

Ham ’n Cheese Grilled ham with cheese and tomatoes and choice of bread

French Toast Texas toast with cinnamon sugar and vanilla – served with choice of bacon or sausage patties/links

Quiche It takes a real man to eat quiche… and a really big man to laugh at him for doing it. Recipe changes; so ask your server what’s in the “du jour” today – served with hash browns or grit

Strata It’s a layered egg, sausage, onion and cheese baked dish with our own chili sauce – served with hash browns or grits

The Incredible Edible and…Two eggs cooked to order served with hash browns or grits, choice of toast and a New York strip

Handmade crab cake

Fried frog legs

Bone in city ham steak

Black Bean Burger Pan fried with cheddar, homemade salsa and guacamole

Veggie Tomato, lettuce, sprouts, avocado, havarti dill with roasted garlic aioli

Egg Salad Melt Egg salad with a touch of horseradish topped with bacon and melted Swiss on a toasted English muffin

Breakfast Burrito Scrambled eggs, sausage, peppers, onions and cheddar wrapped in a flour tortilla with homemade salsa and hash browns or grits

Hamptons Brunch Two eggs any style with NY strip and sliced tomatoes

Shrimp Hash Sautéed shrimp, peppers, onions, broccoli with hash browns, topped with two eggs and hollandaise

Create an Omelet A three egg omelet served with hash browns or grits and choice of toast. Prepared with your choice of three ingredients: ham, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, American, cheddar or Swiss

Low Carb Scram Scrambled eggs with ham, cheddar, onions, peppers, mushrooms served with side of bacon or sausage patties/links

Potato Crusted Flounder Served atop a chive horseradish cream served with saffron rice and broccoli

New York Strip Hand cut strip served with crinkle cut fries and broccoli

Shrimp Provençal Shrimp sautéed with tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms and white wine served with broccoli and salad on plate

Southwest Chicken Grilled chicken breast with homemade salsa and melted cheddar with broccoli and salad on plate

Chicken Fingers Served with crinkle cut fries and honey mustard dressing

Tiny Chopped Salad With cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, radishes, bacon bits, tossed with choice of dressing with chicken, shrimp or crab cake

Caesars As you know it et tu chicken et tu shrimp or crab cake

South Island Location In Front of Courtyard Marriott 81 Pope Avenue, Suite C 843-785-9020

North Island Location Port Royal Plaza 843-342-4472

Bluffton Location 20 Discovery Dr. • In front of Kroger 843-815-5550

TRUE COUNTRY BREAKFAST*

2 Eggs, hashbrowns or grits, choice of meat, choice of bread and 2 pancakes topped with powdered sugar

PLANTATION BREAKFAST*

2 Eggs, hashbrowns or grits, choice of meat, choice of bread

SHORT STACK OF PANCAKES (2) or Belgian Waffle Both are topped with powdered sugar

BREAKFAST SANDWICH*

Bacon or sausage, 2 eggs topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato served on a grilled croissant with hashbrowns or grits

SHRIMP & GRITS*

8 Sautéed wild caught shrimp, topped with bacon bits, green peppers and onions on top of cheddar cheese grits

Great Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas

Laissez

les le bons temps rouler!

Laissez les le bons temps rouler!

Celebrating over 20 years of bringing the bayou to the beach!!

Hilton Head Islands only

Cajun Creole Restaurant

BREAKFAST SAMPLES

Whistlestop Benedict Swamp Hash

Lafayette Hash

Eggs New Orleans

KIDS

MENU AVAILABLE

1534

Open

FRIED

BASKETS

Shrimp, Clams, Oysters, Flounder, Soft Shell Crabs, Crawfish, Chicken, Scallops

BEIGNETS SERVED ALL DAY

LUNCH AND DINNER SAMPLES

Muffulettas

Po-Boys

Crawfish Etoufee

Voo-doo Pasta

Bubbas Shrimp Boat

Crawfish Parade

Shrimp and Grits

Fait Do Skillet

Jambalaya

Red beans & Rice

Blackened Redfish

Atchafalaya

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Closed Monday • Closed 11-12 and 3 to 4:30

SALADS

Fatoosh:

tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper, onion, feta, kalamata olive, pita chips, fig vinaigrette

Super Salad Sampler:

hummus, tofu egg, sprouted nut salad, mixed greens, avocado, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, crostini

Chef C’s R:

mixed greens, sautéed tofu, crushed crostini, scallion, nutritional yeast, avocado, lemon sunshine dressing

Massaged Kale:

kale, almond, blueberry, blue cheese, fig, orange squeeze, balsamic glaze, fig vinaigrette

Hummus Yummus Plate: hummus, kalamata olives, sliced apple, feta, pita chips, crostini

SMOOTHIES

8oz. / 12oz. / 20oz.

Sunshine Cream

carrot, orange, pineapple, lemon, froyo

Green Detox Smoothie

kiwi, avocado, lime, ginger, pineapple, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon, froyo

Turbo-10 Smoothie

pineapple, kiwi, cinnamon apples, bee pollen, maca, spirulina, goji berries, cacao, froyo, mango nectar

Super-6 Smoothie

froyo, mango nectar, oats, almonds, chia , choice of 2 fruits, choice of 1 superfood

“Build It” Smoothie

choice of 2 fruits froyo, mango nectar add-ons encouraged

JUICES

Great Green

kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon

Orange Sunshine

orange, pineapple, carrot, lemon

Old School

carrot, beet, apple, ginger

WRAPS

Small (8 in.) / Large (12 in.) Whole wheat or (GF) Rice paper

So-Cal: jack cheese, cucumber, avocado, carrot, sunflower seeds, goji berries, alfalfa sprouts, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette

Yom Roll: (one is a snack, two is a meal) chives, alfalfa sprouts, edamame, sautéed tofu, beet, carrot, avocado, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette

Happy Wrap: alfalfa sprouts, mixed greens, beet, carrot, avocado, fred’s apple cider vinaigrette

Chill Island: cucumber, feta, sweet pepper, tomato, hummus, mixed greens, onion, kalamata olive, fig vinaigrette

Rhapsody: pumpkin seed, tofu egg protein, beet, edamame, alfalfa sprouts, onions, Fred’s Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Lil’ Guy: house-made nut butter, banana, local honey, choice of fruit

BOWLS

Buddha Bowl quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, vic’s sauce, choice of 3 toppings

Acai (Açaí) Bowl

mixed berries, acai, chia, avocado, topped with goji berry, pumpkin seed, bee pollen, granola, coconut, mixed berry, local honey

Big Bang Cereal Bowl choice of 2 fruits, granola, chia, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, goji berries, choice of almond, coconut or macadamia milk

Smoothie Bowl choice of 2 fruits for the blend, chia, froyo, avocado, choice of 3 toppings

Sweet Buddha Bowl quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, mixed nuts, choice of 2 fruits, choice of almond, coconut or macadamia milk

STARTERS

Fried Green Tomatoes

Calamari Puttanesca

Prince Edward Island Mussels

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

CQ’s She Crab Soup

Roasted Beets & Arugula Salad

Traditional Caesar Salad Iceberg Wedge

ENTREES

Marinated Grilled Shrimp Lump Crab Cakes

Seared Ahi Tuna

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

CQ’s Shellfish Pasta

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast

Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop

Grilled 8 oz. Filet Mignon

Land

3 Onion Crusted Pork Chop Scalloped potatoes, green beans, a nd a Smithfield ham bourbon glaze 29

Beef Tips Au Poivre Filet mignon sautéed with cracked pepper, garlic & demi-glace cradled in a potato nest, served with garlic whipped potatoes, sautéed baby spinach and a horseradish cream 36

Salmon 8 oz. salmon filet, baked, and served over a five-grain salad, topped with a apricot siracha glaze and a lemon aioli drizzle 32

Carolina Trout Dusted in cornmeal then flash fried, served with garlic whipped potatoes and 3 onion slaw, finished with a roasted red pepper aioli 33

Eggplant Napoleon Eggplant layered with tomato & mozzarella, served with a parmesan risotto and spinach, accompanied by a basil pesto 24

Chicken Parmesan Lightly breaded chicken breast, homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served over pasta du jour 26

Local Favorites Sea

Fried Seafood Plate Fried shrimp, Daufuskie hush puppies & Carolina cornmeal dusted trout served with 3 onion slaw, garlic whipped potatoes, cocktail & tartar sauce 33

Cracked Pepper Tuna * Sashimi grade tuna seared rare, served with garlic whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach & a horseradish cream 31

Fresh Catch of the Day Daily Specials

Pasta Du Jour Daily Specials

Butcher Block Daily Specials

Market Price

Pan-Seared Scallops & Ravioli Served with sweet onion, spinach, shiitake mushrooms and goat cheese ravioli, with sautéed spinach and a prosciutto cream sauce 38

Char-Braised Short Rib Tender beef short rib braised then char-grilled with caramelized onions, served with scalloped potatoes & 3 onion slaw 41

Crispy Roasted Half Duck Half duck oven-roasted until crisp and golden, scalloped potatoes, sautéed green beans & a sun-dried cherry sauce 38

Garlic Basil Broiled Maine Lobster Tail(s) 4-5 oz. tail topped with garlic basil butter sauce oven broiled, garlic whipped potatoes & sauteed spinach (2) 56 (1) 32

USDA Prime Filet Mignon Served with parmesan risotto, green beans and a mushroomcream, white wine, shallots, thyme, Dijon mustard and demi sauce 8 oz. 49

Mixed Grill Broiled Maine lobster tail, crispy roasted duck and petite short rib, with garlic whipped potatoes and spinach 53

Seafood Sampler

Broiled Maine Lobster Tail (4-5 oz.), Pan Seared Scallops, and Shrimp Scampi served with garlic whipped potatoes and sauteed green beans 51

SINCE

NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Lobster Night Reservations suggested

APPETIZERS

Lump Crab Cake

Iron Skillet Mussels

Southern Ahi Sashimi

Reilley’s Wings • Spring Rolls

Buffalo Shrimp • Caesar Taco Trio

Peyton’s Cheese Sticks

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Cheese Quesadilla

Irish Potato Skins

SALADS

Asian Salmon

Wine Country • Santa Fe

Blackened Blue Wedge

Blackened Chicken Chef’s

House • Caesar • Wedge

SUNDAY BRUNCH

Eggs Benedict • Crab Cake Benedict

Blueberry Pancakes • Omelettes

French Toast • Diane’s Special

Eggs Any Way • Steak and Eggs

Breakfast Burrito

Crab Cakes

Prime Rib Sunday Brunch (11-2:30)

REILLEY’S SIGNATURE STEAKS

Espresso-Rubbed Ribeye • House Bistro Steak

Aged Beef Tenderloin • Pork Ribeye

ENTRÉES

Fresh Catch • Sesame Salmon • Seafood Trio

Fried Shrimp • Fish and Chips • Seafood Platter

Award-Winning Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Shrimp Á La Vodka Pasta • Cajun Chicken Pasta

Wallace’s Chicken Cordon Bleu • Shrimp & Grits

Cottage Pie • Chicken Pot Pie • Meatloaf Platter

SANDWICHES

Fried Cod Sandwich • Pesto Chicken • Cali Club Wrap

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap

Jammin’ Salmon • Blackened Fish Tacos

Crab Cake • Cheesesteak

Reuben • Corned Beef • Pilgrim • Tuna Salad

Meatloaf & Cheddar • Chicken Breast Club

Patti Melt • Blackened Blue Burger • Blarney Burger

APPETIZERS

PEI Mussels

Oysters Alexanders

Burrata & Pesto

Fried Calamari

Seared Scallops

Oysters On The Half Shell

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Fried Green Tomatoes

New England Style Crab Cakes

SOUPS & SALADS

House Salad

Lowcountry Crab Soup

Soup Du Jour

Seasonal Greens Caesar

ENTRÉES

Shrimp and Grits

Roasted Salmon

Wiener Schnitzel

Herb Crusted Prime Rib

8 oz. Filet Mignon

Joyce Farms Half Chicken

Seafood Pasta

Bone-in Pork Chop

Blackened Snapper

Plum Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Steak Frites

Fresh Catch

ADDITIONS

Pimento Cheese Grits

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Mushrooms

Broiled Lobster Tail

Braised Collards

Tru e Parmesan Fries

Grilled Shrimp

Jasmine Rice

Lump Crab Cake

Sea Island Peas

SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER

Lunch 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Mon., Wed thru Sunday

Open Daily for Dinner Monday - Sunday 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.

840 William Hilton Parkway 843-842-9775

This is a sample of our extensive selections, Price ranges and availability are subject to change.

Appetizers

1/4 Pound Shrimp

Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Jerk, or Fried

Hot Shot Chicken

Hot Shot Shrimp

Fried Calamari

Buffalo Fried Oysters

Philly Soft Pretzel

$9.75

$10.75

$9.75 with Yuengling Beer Cheese

DryDock Thin Onion Rings

Grover’s Fries

Fried Okra

Fried Green Tomatoes

Chicken Wings

Signature Sandwiches

The Master Burger

$16.75

Topped with Onion Rings, Pimento Cheese & Bacon

DryDock Hamburger (8 oz)

Extra Toppings - $ .75 Each

Patty Melt

Rye Bread, Grilled Onions & Swiss Cheese

Philly Cheesesteak

$6.75

$9.25

$6.75

$8.75

$14.75

Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Teriyaki or Dry Rub

DryDock Favorites

Bull’s Bites Steak

Blackened Spicy Petite Bistro Filet Bites with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Reduction

Crispy Shrimp Won Ton Wraps

Garlicky Shrimp Baguette

Large Shrimp Sauteed in Cajun Lemon Scampi Butter with Baguette

Hot Blue Crab Dip

$12.75

$14.75

$14.75 with Grilled Onions

Grilled Sweet Italian Sausage

$14.25 with Grilled Onions & Peppers

Southern Fried Chicken

$15.75

Pickles, Bacon, American Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato

Chicken

Fried, Grilled or Blackened

Chili Cheese Hot Dog

¼ lb All Beef Hot Dog topped with Chili, Cheese & Onions

Fried Pork Chop Sandwich

$16.50

$13.75

$16.50

$14.75 with Tortilla Chips

Steamed Mussels

in Garlic Butter

Steamed Clams

n Garlic Butter

$14.75

$13.75

$12.75

$15.75 with Lettuce & Tomato

Seafood Sandwiches

Grouper

Grilled, Fried or Blackened with Cheese, Lettuce & Tomatoes

$17.75

Bird Man & Beard Man $17.75

Grouper on Rye toast, White American Cheese, 1000 Island & Tartar Sauce with Lettuce & Tomatoes

Ahi Tuna Burger

$17.50 with Lettuce & Tomatoes

Shrimp or Oyster Po’ Boy

$17.25

Shrimp Burger 17.25 with Lettuce & Tomatoes

DryDock Baskets

All Baskets served with Choice of Dock Fries, Cole Slaw or Tater Tots

Fish & Chips

Clam Basket

Oyster Basket

BBQ Mahi Mahi Bites Basket $16.75

DryDock Dinners

Steam Pot

$35.50 Clams, Shrimp, Mussels, Snow Crab, Smoked sausage & Atlantic Crab served with Cole Slaw & Corn Make it for 2 - $ 62.50

DryDock Fried Seafood Platter $31.75

Shrimp, Oysters, Clams & Grouper with Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies & Dock Fries

Seafood Dinner

Choice of Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Shrimp or Yellow

Fin Tuna Grilled, Blackened, Fried or Jamaican Jerk Choice of 2 sides

Petite Bistro Filet $27.75

Tender Steak topped with Maison Butter Choice of 2 sides

Add Grilled Shrimp - $6.00 extra

$27.75

BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs $29.75 Choice of 2 sides ½ $21.75

STARTERS

EDAMAME

Served with a soy, ginger & spicy chile crunch.

WONTONS & SALSA

Select one: Avocado Salsa Verde- MILD

• Salsa Verde- MEDIUM • Salsa RojaSPICY

Corn chips available upon request.

BONE IN WINGS

Sweet & spicy red chili crunch, habanero mango or lemon pepper.

AHI TUNA NACHOS

Crispy wontons topped with ahi tuna, creamy avocado salsa, sweet mango, and finished with ginger soy glaze.

GOJUJANG FUNDIDO

Melted fontina, Chihuahua, and Oaxaca cheese combined with spicy chorizo and a kick of gochujang. Served with corn tortillas for dipping.

KUNG FU SALAD

Tender teriyaki chicken over mixed greens, topped with mandarin oranges, strawberries, sesame seeds, and crunchy wonton strips all drizzled with our housemade tangy sesame and ginger vinaigrette.

HOUSE SALAD

Chopped iceberg with fresh cucumbers & carrots served with a traditional ginger dressing.

POBLANO SOUP

A creamy, velvety soup made with roasted poblano peppers, celery, carrots, and onions. Garnished with cheese and mexican crema.

MISO SOUP

Savory red miso broth brimming with tender bok choy and earthy shiitake mushrooms.

ENTREES

CARNE ASADA EGG ROLL

A crispy egg roll stuffed with tender carne asada, refried beans spread, and avocado, topped with Mexican crema and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.

MEXICAN SHRIMP PAD THAI

Stir-fried rice noodles tossed in a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce, topped with local shrimp, serrano peppers, crunchy peanuts, crisp watermelon radishes, and fresh bean sprouts.

SPICY THAI PEANUT CHICKEN

ENCHILADAS

Pulled chicken and cheese in a locally-made corn tortilla, finished with a spicy peanut sauce. Served with a side of white rice and cucumber salad.

BIRRIA QUESADILLA

Consommé dipped tortilla, with melted Chihuahua cheese, tender birria, topped with crispy wontons and housemade ponzu sauce. Garnished with cilantro and onions and served with consommé.

KOREAN BBQ BURRITO

Tangy shredded beef, white rice, and pickled carrots wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with spicy gochujang sauce.

MEXICAN STREET CORN FRIED RICE

Grilled sweet corn smothered in Mexican crema, cotija cheese, chile powder, and paprika, shaved over fried rice. Topped with a drizzle of our signature “yummy” sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Add Shrimp 8 • Teriyaki Chicken 6 • Carne Asada 6 • Bulgogi Beef 7

BULGOGI TOSTADA

Fried corn tortilla with refried bean spread, mixed greens, Chihuahua cheese, pan seared steak, sliced avocado, Mexican crema, and avocado salsa verde.

POKE BOWL

A fresh and vibrant poke bowl featuring white rice topped with carrots, cucumber, edamame, seaweed salad, sesame seeds, your choice of tuna or salmon, and topped with spicy mayo.

BIRRIA BAO BUNS

Seared bao buns with melted Chihuahua cheese and tender birria. Served with consommé and topped with cilantro, onions, and a side of cucumber slaw.

SOFT PRETZEL WITH BEER CHEESE

Huge soft pretzel served with warm beer cheese. 9

SANDBAR NACHOS

Homemade tortilla chips topped with our beer cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and Mexican street corn. 12 Add Chicken - 4 // Add Steak - 6 Add Pulled Pork - 5

ULTIMATE MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP

Our twist on Mexican street corn combining corn, chipotle peppers and cream cheese. Served with tortilla chips. 10

SWEET POTATO TOTS

Tater tots made with sweet potatoes and tossed in a mango pepper sauce. 8

RAJUN CAJUNS

Bite sized beef tenderloin marinated and blackened. 15

CHIPS & SALSA

Tortilla chips served with our homemade salsa roja. 5

Add queso - 3 Add guacamole - 4

SANDBAR WINGS

Tossed in your choice of homemade sauces: Buffalo, Jamaican Jerk, Sticky Asian, BBQ 6 Wings - 9 // 12 Wings - 16

LOADED HUSH PUPPIES

Southern fried hush puppies topped with warm beer cheese, bacon, sautéed onions and drizzled with ranch dressing. 10

*Available plain with honey butter. 8

QUESADILLA

Cheddar and jack cheeses combined in a flour tortilla. 9

Add Chicken - 4 // Add Steak - 6

BEACHSnacks & SALADS

SOUTHERN SHE CRAB SOUP

Thick and rich…Sandbar’s secret recipe. 10

SANDBAR SALAD

Romaine and spring mix topped with scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved parmesan and granola. 8

SANDBAR CAESAR

Chopped romaine tossed with bacon, shaved parmesan and homemade croutons. 8

QUINOA AND RICE BOWL

Brown rice with quinoa topped with cucumbers, red and green peppers, tomatoes, cranberries and Mandarin oranges. Finished with our homemade Asian dressing. 12

SUPERFOOD SALAD

Romaine and spring mix topped with honey smoked salmon, dried cranberries, blueberries, Mandarin oranges and granola. Served with our homemade country raspberry vinaigrette. 16

SEAFOOD SALAD

Romaine and spring mix topped with scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved parmesan, grilled shrimp and cold blue crab. 16

Sandwiches

GROUPER SANDWICH

Fried grouper on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and our homemade Jamaican tartar sauce. Served with french fries. Mkt. Price

Tacos

TACOS DE CARNE

Marinated beef tenderloin with lettuce, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo and green apple slaw. 14

TACOS DE PESCADO

Blackened mahi mahi with lettuce, sour cream, Sriracha mayo and our Caribbean slaw. 14

JAMAICAN JERK TACOS

Organic jerk chicken with lettuce, sour cream and pickled peaches. 13

ISLAND SHRIMP TACOS

Lightly sautéed shrimp with lettuce, Sriracha mayo and our cucumber wasabi slaw. 14

LOWCOUNTRY TACOS

Pulled pork in our signature BBQ sauce with lettuce, sour cream and pineapple salsa. 14

VEGETARIAN TACOS

Marinated tofu with lettuce and pico de gallo. 10

SHRIMP

FRESH SHRIMP COCKTAIL

1/2 lb. of large, coastal shrimp tossed in Old Bay and served with our homemade cocktail sauce. 15

CHO CO SHRIMP

Sandbar favorite! 1/2 lb. of sautéed coastal shrimp covered in our homemade Cajun cream sauce. Served on a toasted baguette. 15

NASSAU SHRIMP

Lightly breaded and fried shrimp tossed in a mango pepper sauce. 15

COCONUT SHRIMP

5 large shrimp covered in coconut and perfectly fried. Served with our Caribbean slaw and orange marmalade sauce. 11

CRAB CAKES

ALL AMERICAN BURGER

2 Angus beef smashed burgers topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and your choice of American or Swiss cheese. Served with our homemade onion rings and bacon jalapeño dipping sauce. 15

SON OF A BUN BURGER

2 Angus beef smashed burgers topped with American cheese, pickles, sautéed onions and our signature burger sauce. Served with our homemade onion rings and bacon jalapeño dipping sauce. 15

COASTAL CRAB CAKE SANDWICH

Homemade southern style crab cake sautéed and served on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce and tomato. Served with french fries. 18

CUBAN

Pulled pork and sliced ham smothered in Swiss cheese, Creole mustard and sliced pickles on a grilled hoagie roll. Served with rench fries. 14

DIRTY BIRD

6oz. organic southern fried chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and our homemade honey mayo. Served with french fries. 14

2 southern style crab cakes sautéed and served with jasmine rice, fried plantains and homemade mango salsa. 28

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN

2 organic chicken breasts grilled and topped with our Caribbean sweet and sour sauce. Served over jasmine rice with fried plantains and our homemade mango salsa. 18

FISH & CHIPS

8oz. beer battered cod served with our hand cut french fries and our homemade Jamaican tartar sauce.

Single 16 // Double 22

GROUPER

Grilled or blackened grouper served over jasmine rice, fried plantains and our homemade mango salsa. Mkt. Price

LOWCOUNTRY PULLED

PORK SANDWICH

Slow roasted pulled pork smothered in our signature BBQ sauce with Caribbean slaw on a toasted brioche bun. Served with french fries. 14

RAJUN CAJUN SANDWICH

Marinated and blackened beef tenderloin with sautéed peppers and onions and smothered with Swiss cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with french fries. 18

SMOKED SALMON BLT

Honey smoked salmon with applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and our homemade honey mayo. Served with french fries. 16

VEGETARIAN SANDWICH

Grilled marinated tofu topped with our signature BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions. Served with french fries. 11

WITCH DOCTOR

Blackened shrimp, green peppers, onions and smoked sausage on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with french fries. 15

HURRICANE SHRIMP

Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in a spicy mango pepper sauce served over jasmine rice with fried plantains. 22

JAMAICAN JERK PASTA

Linguine pasta tossed in our homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with jerk chicken. 18

PARMESAN CRUSTED GROUPER

Baked grouper topped with our parmesan cheese blend. Served over jasmine rice with grilled seasonal vegetables. Mkt. Price

RIBS

Tender ribs smothered in our signature BBQ sauce. Served with our french fries. 1/2 Rack - 13 // Whole Rack - 24

SHRIMP & CHIPS

1/2 lb. of coastal shrimp perfectly breaded and fried. Served with our homemade cocktail sauce, Jamaican tartar sauce and our french fries. 22

SEAFOOD PASTA

Sautéed coastal shrimp and scallops tossed with white wine, garlic, fresh spinach and grape tomatoes over linguine. 20

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Celebrating 36 Years!

Sampling of Appetizers

Crabmeat Ravioli, Clams Casino, Mozzarella in Corrozza, Mussels Marinara, Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Pasta

Linguini with Meatballs or Sausage ... 22.95

Rigatoni Bolognese, meat sauce ............ 23.95

Lasagna ............................................. 25.95

Capellini Marinara, meatless red sauce ... 20.95

Eggplant Parmigiana ............................ 22.95

Capellini Pomodoro.......................... 20.95

Freshly diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil Add Chicken........26.95 Shrimp......29.95

Manicotti................................................ 22.95

Filled with ricotta, baked in marinara with mozzarella

Fettuccine Alfredo ................................ 22.95

Fettuccine Carbonara ........................... 24.95

Cream sauce with pancetta bacon and onions

Tortellini alla Panna ............................. 24.95

Cheese tortellini, tomato cream sauce

Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce .................................. 24.95

Penne with Vodka Sauce ................. 23.95

Pasta Primavera .................................... 23.95

With Shrimp......29.95

Gnocchi .................................................. 24.95

Bolognese, Tomato Cream or Pesto

Sicilian Baked Grouper........................ 33.95

Tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic, olive oil, white wine

Zuppa di Pesce ..................................... 36.95

Grouper, clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels and calamari in marinara sauce over linguine

Seafood Canneloni ................................ 27.95

Shrimp and scallops, baked in vodka sauce, topped with mozzarella

Shrimp and Scallops Fra

Carne

Chicken Parmigiana .............................. 26.95

Breaded breast of chicken baked with marinara and mozzarella cheese

Chicken Pancetta ............................... 26.95

Sherry cream sauce with pancetta and broccoli over capellini

Chicken Cacciatore................................ 26.95

Onions, peppers and mushrooms in marinara sauce over capellini

Stuffed Pork Chop................................. 33.95

Prosciutto, mozzarella, spinach and sausage over mushroom risotto, brandy cream sauce

Lamb Shank “Osso Buco” Style ....... 38.95

Braised lamb shank in a red wine, tomato demi

Veal Parmigiana ..................................... 28.95

Breaded veal cutlet topped with mozzarella and marinara

Veal Piccata or Marsala......................... 27.95

Veal scaloppine sautéed with white wine, lemon and capers or marsala wine and mushrooms

Veal Saltimbocca ................................ 28.95

Veal scaloppine rubbed with sage, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella in a mushroom marsala wine sauce over sautéed spinach

Scallops Napoli ..................................... 35.95

Scallops, lobster butter, spinach, roasted tomatoes & kalamata olives, white wine butter sauce

Tuscan Grouper..................................... 33.95 served over cannellini bean, spinach, tomato, garlic sautee, tossed with capellini

Grouper

TACOS

Carne Asada ~ Marinated pieces of steak, grilled and placed in two corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions 7.25

Carnitas ~ Tender pieces of pork, shredded and placed in two corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions 7.25

Pollo Asado ~ Charbroiled, marinated chicken, placed in two soft corn tortillas with black beans, cilantro, and onions 7.25

Baja Fish Taco ~ Traditional Fish Taco, batter fried and placed in two soft corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, spicy mayo and a squeeze of lime. Now that’s an authentic fish taco! 8.25

Low Country Oyster Taco ~ Oysters, batter fried in two soft corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo, spicy mayo and a hint of lime 9.95

ENSALADAS

Taco Salad ~ Crisp flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and olives 10.25 with Chicken or Steak ................................................................... 15.25

BBQ Chicken Salad ~ Amigo’s Famous BBQ Salad. Grilled BBQ chicken breast and chopped tomato served on top of lettuce, black beans, corn, tortilla strips, cheese and cilantro.

Tossed in a Ranch dressing and served in a crisp flour tortilla 14.50

Jenny Salad ~ no chicken, sautéed veggies instead 14.25 Fish or Oyster Salad ~ Same as our BBQ Chicken Salad but topped with either fried fish or fried oysters. Served in a crisp flour tortilla fish....................14.95 oyster 15.50

Shrimp Salad ~ Romaine lettuce, mixed with corn and black beans, topped with almonds, cheese, tomatoes, chopped hard boiled egg and our zesty shrimp, accompanied with buttermilk ranch. Served in a crisp flour tortilla 14.95

QUESADILLAS

Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese ~ sour cream and pico served on the side.

Cheese 9.25

Shrimp and Veggie 14.50

KILLER BURRITOS

Steak Fajita Burrito ~ Tasty pieces of grilled steak with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese 13.95

Chicken Fajita Burrito ~ Charbroiled chicken, sauteed with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese .................................................................................... 13.95

Pollo Asado ~ Skinless chicken breast, grilled with cilantro, and sour cream, rice, black beans and cheese 13.75 w/ BBQ sauce 14.25 Carnitas ~ Amigo’s famous pork carnitas with rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, cheese and guacamole ............................. 13.75

Carne Asada ~ Charbroiled marinated pieces of steak with rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro and cheese 13.75

Veggie ~ This will turn you into a vegetarian. Bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese ..................................................... 13.75

Fish ~ Battered fried fish with cabbage, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, spicy mayo, cilantro and cheese. 14.25

Low Country Oyster ~ Amigo’s is the home of the original oyster burrito. Battered fried select oysters with cabbage, spicy mayo, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, cilantro and cheese 15.25

PLATTERS

Sizzling Fajitas Platter ~ Your choice of chicken, steak or pork. Served with sauteed onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and corn tortillas 25.95

Sizzling Combo Platter ~ Chicken, steak and shrimp served with sauteed onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, cheese, sour cream and corn tortillas ................... 27.95

STARTERS & SIDE ORDERS

Chips, Salsa and Queso Dip 8.50 Chips and Salsa .............................................................................. 3.95

Nachos ~ Heaping plate of our famous chips, covered with beans, cheese, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and olives. ......................................10.25 add meat 15.25

Carne Asada (steak) 12.50

Kids menu, Take out and Curbside Pick-up available!

Oysters

Half Shell • Steamed • Rockefeller

Crazy Crab Boils

The Original • Half & Half

The Alaskan • Lowcountry Shrimp

Appetizers

Baked Crab Dip • Shrimp Dynamite

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Crab Cake • Ahi Tuna Nachos

Steamed Shrimp • Snow Crab Legs

Fried Calamari • Fried Pickles

Buffalo Chicken Dip • Hushpuppies

Gator Bites • Baby Back Ribs

Fried Green Tomatoes

Soups

She Crab • Lowcountry Gumbo

Salads

Shrimp • Spinach • Wedge Caesar • Garden

Steamed Seafood Pot

One-half a Maine Lobster, Shrimp,

Snow Crab Legs and Oysters

Broiled Seafood

Grilled Salmon or Swordfish

Blackened Mahi-mahi

Grouper Your Way • Broiled Platter

Stuffed Flounder • Crab Cakes

Captain’s Platter • Shrimp & Grits

Broiled Shrimp & Sea Scallops

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp

Sunday Brunch

East Coast Select Oysters

Beer-battered Fish & Chips

New England Clam Strips

Steak & Chicken

N.Y. Strip • Ribeye • Baby Back Ribs

Bourbon Teriyaki Chicken

Crispy Chicken Tender Basket

Blackened Chicken Alfredo

Lunch Sandwiches

Fried Grouper • Crab Cake • Mahi

Fried Flounder • Shrimp Salad

Fish Tacos • Fried Shrimp Tacos

Salmon BLT Sandwich • Turkey Club

Blackened Chicken Sandwich

Chargrilled Cheeseburger

JARVIS CREEK LOCATION ONLY - 11-2

Crab Cake Benedict • Crazy Omelettes: Veggie, Meat, Seafood

Strawberry & Cheese Crepes • Chicken & Waffles • Waffles & Berries

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

CALAMARI & PICKLES

GRILLED OYSTERS

FRIED MAINE LOBSTER TAIL

DAUFUSKIE BLUE CRAB CAKE

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

AHI TUNA TWO WAYS

GRILLED FILET SKEWERS

JALAPEÑO HUSHPUPPIES

LOBSTER BISQUE

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS

SALADS: CAESAR, HOUSE, SPINACH, CHOPPED, BURRATA NIGHTLY

PAN-SEARED TRIPLE TAIL

PARMESAN CRUSTED GROUPER

SEAFOOD PASTA • SEAFOOD RISOTTO

ATLANTIC SALMON

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND BLUE CRAB CAKES

SEARED MAINE SCALLOPS

SHRIMP AND POLENTA

FRIED FISH, SHRIMP, OYSTERS, SCALLOPS

BRAISED SHORT RIBS • FILET MIGNON

ROASTED HALF CHICKEN

Lunch Selections

CAMP OR SURF ‘N TURF BURGER • FISH TACOS

GRILLED STEAK OR CHICKEN SANDWICH

CATCH OF THE DAY FISH SANDWICH

AHI TUNA POKE BOWL • LOCAL SHRIMP BURGER

OYSTER PO’ BOY • TUNA SALAD NIÇOISE

Sunday Brunch

CRAB CAKE BENEDICT • STEAK AND EGGS

FRIED CHICKEN OR FRESH BERRIES & WAFFLES

SMOKED SALMON AVOCADO TOAST

CAMP OMELETTES Seafood, Vegetarian, Meat

Desserts

Small Bites

Fresh Oyster Selection

THE Carolina Crab Cake

Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche

Boom Boom Shrimp

Fried Clams • Calamari

Okra • Hushpuppies

Red Crab Claws

Snow Crab Cluster

Peel-N-Eat Shrimp

Bowl ‘N’ Green

She Crab • Shrimp Bisque

Caesar • Wedge • Spinach

Cali • Crab Salad

In A Bucket

The Alaskan

King of the Boil

Lowcountry Boil

JJ’s Crab Lover’s Boil

Shrimp & Crab Boil

Wicked Awesome Pot

Jackpot • Seafood Feast

On A Bun

THE Carolina

Crab Cake Sandwich

Fried Haddock Sandwich

Carolina Club

Cheeseburger

from the sea

THE Carolina Crab Cakes

Seafood Duo Scallops

Crab-stuffed Flounder

Seared Salmon

Poblano Mahi-Mahi

Shrimp & Grits

Lowcountry Seafood Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

C3 Fried Platter

Fish Tacos

Shrimp or Oyster Basket

from the land

Calibogue Chicken

Braised Short Ribs

Ribeye

lunch

features

Umami Fried Shrimp

Flounder Sandwich

Shrimp or Oyster Po’Boy

Chicken Finger Basket

Shrimp Burger

Fried Oyster Caesar Wrap

Half and Half Basket

Outdoor & Indoor

O Y S T E R B A R

BROAD RIVER BLADES, MAY RIVER, BLUE POINT, JAMES RIVER AND FEATURED OYSTERS

OOF SEAFOOD TOWER

A P P E T I Z E R S

OYSTERS MOSCOVITE

BAKED OYSTERS

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

BACON BBQ SHRIMP

SPICY TUNA

CLAMS & MUSSELS

CRISPY CALAMARI • HUSHPUPPIES

HOUSE BACON & AVOCADO TOAST FRIED GREEN TOMATO CAPRESE

CHILLED SHELLFISH

LOBSTER TAIL • SNOW CRAB

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

PEEL ‘N’ EAT SHRIMP HOUSE-SMOKED SALMON

SOUP & SALADS

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

SALADS: BEET, SPINACH, GREEK, HOUSE, CAESAR, WEDGE

ENTREES

BLACKENED MAHI MAHI

DAYBOAT SCALLOPS • BISTRO STEAK

BLACK GROUPER • GRILLED SALMON BROAD CREEK SEAFOOD PASTA LOWCOUNTRY BLUE CRAB CAKES FRIED SEAFOOD PLATTER SHRIMP OR FISH & GRITS

GRILLED RIBEYE OR FILET MIGNON STUFFED HARVESTLAND CHICKEN CABERNET-BRAISED SHORT RIB

SANDWICHES

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA • PO’ BOY

SHRIMP TACOS • LOWCOUNTRY DIP

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN FISH & CHIPS • SMASH BURGERS VEGETARIAN BURGER • CATFISH WRAP CHICKEN TENDER MELT BANG BANG SHRIMP WRAP SHORT RIB GRILLED CHEESE

SUNDAY BRUNCH

SEAFOOD OMELETTE CREPE • EGGS BENEDICT SMASH BURGER • FRIED EGG BLT STEAK & EGG HASH

MENU SAMPLING

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PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW FOR OUR CURRENT FULL MENUS

ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

HEARTY GREENS SALAD

SEASONAL SALAD

BENNY’S BOUNTY

WHOLE FRIED CATCH

SWORDFISH • GROUPER

SNAPPER • SCALLOPS

FAROE ISLAND SALMON

CRABCAKE TOURNEDOS

SEAFOOD FRITTO MISTO

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

BEEF FILET • GNOCCHI

FORK FARE

CRAB CAKE NAPOLEON

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

MOJO GRILLED FISH

SEAFOOD BASKET

BLACKENED SHRIMP BOWL

SHRIMP & VEGGIE CAPELLINI

HANDHELDS

SWORDFISH SANDWICH

ULTIMATE FISH PITA

BCK BURGER • TACOS

ROOFTAPAS

OYSTERS • TUNA TARTAR

CRAB RICE ARANCINI

SEASONAL SALAD

TRUFFLE FRIES

HUMMUS

SPICY FETA DIP

FISH OR BEEF

SKEWERS OR SLIDERS

SHORT RIB & CHEESE NAAN PIZZA

CALAMARI FRITTO MISTO

CHICKEN SPRING ROLLS

Appetizers

Blue Crab Dip

Blue Crab Dip rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 15

Crispy Calamari crispy calamari rings and cherry peppers served with smoked paprika cherry pepper aioli 12

Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters grilled corn, pico de gallo, remoulade sauce 16

Asian Lettuce Wraps pork meatballs, pickled vegetables and Thai chili aioli 10 crispy spring rolls with spicy sambal and basil oil 11

Shrimp Spring Rolls crispy spring rolls with sweet chili sauce and basil oil 13

Shrimp Spring Rolls rich and creamy, served with tortilla chips and pressed Cuban bread 13

Asian Lettuce Wraps sesame ginger pork meatballs, pickled cucumber and carrot with Kung Pao sauce 14

Soups / Salads

Entrées

Cuban Black Bean Soup 8

Cuban Black Bean Soup 9

Shrimp and Grits

Goat Cheese

Goat Cheese 14

mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, fried goat cheese, candied pecans & citrus vinaigrette 11

mixed greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, fried goat cheese, candied pecans & basil vinaigrette

Southwestern Chopped

Red Fish Wedge 14

Roasted corn, pico de gallo, avocado, smoked cheddar and tortilla straws served with chipotle ranch dressing 11

Crispy bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, buttermilk blue cheese dressing

Please note that this

local shrimp, Boursin stone ground grits, sauteed kale, fried okra, chorizo gravy 27

local shrimp, Boursin stone ground grits, sauteed kale, fried okra, smoked sausage creole sauce 35

Grilled Sea Bass

MSC-certified Chilean Sea Bass finished with a wasabi cream sauce and soy glaze, served on a bed of udon noodles with wakame salad MP

Seared Jumbo Scallops

lobster macaroni and cheese, asparagus, and crispy prosciutto MP

Seared Jumbo Scallops

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

lobster and shrimp mac & cheese, asparagus, and crispy prosciutto MP

hand cut Cajun truffle fries, cilantro lime slaw, chipotle romesco 30

Red Fish Ribs

8 oz. Natural Center Cut Filet Mignon

(full rack) sweet potato fries, cilantro-lime slaw and Guava BBQ sauce 40

Blue cheese crust, potato croquettes, haricot verts, port wine demi 38

8 oz. Black Angus Filet Mignon

blue cheese potato gratin, grilled broccolini, au poivre 51

FISH N’ CHIPS - 21

Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce

LOCAL SHRIMP GF - 22

Butterﬂied fried, pan sautéed, broiled or blackened STUFFED SHRIMP - 31

Large shrimp, stuffed with crabmeat, lemon shallot butter, broiled or fried ATLANTIC SALMON GF - 25

Fresh grilled Atlantic Salmon, seasonal topping SEAFOOD PASTA - Priced daily

Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation. Served with garlic bread and hushpuppies. À la carte.

Substitute the seafood for chicken - 16 FLOUNDER FILLET GF - 24

Freshly-caught and skinless—fried, pan seared, broiled, or blackened OYSTERS - 26

Plenty of oysters – breaded and fried NEPTUNE’S SEAFOOD PLATTER GF - 36

A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab and seasonal ﬁsh—fried, pan seared, broiled, or blackened

Upgrade the seasonal ﬁsh to ﬂounder for $3

ALMOND CRUSTED LOCAL FISH - 33

Pan seared, almond/potato crust, lemon shallot butter SCALLOPS GF - 32

Sweet, tender and delicious—fried, pan seared, or blackened CATCH OF THE DAY* - Priced daily

“The best of today’s fresh catch.” Filleted in house

LANDFOOD SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

HUDSON’S GROUND BRISKET BURGER* - 8 OZ.

Single ½ lb - 14, Double 1 lb - 24; Add bacon - 1

Angus ground brisket and chuck. Pan grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of american, cheddar, swiss, provolone or blue cheese

FILET MIGNON* - 8 OZ. GF - 38

Angus, grilled to your preference, blue cheese compound butter

NEW YORK STRIP - 14 OZ. GF - 34

Certiﬁed Angus, grilled to your preference, shitake mushroom, red Zinfandel demi-glace

CHICKEN PARMESAN - 21

Grilled or fried 8 oz. Claxton chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese

VEGETARIAN RAVIOLI - Priced daily

Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation. À la carte.

*As required by the State of South Carolina, we provide this information. "Advisory: The consumption of raw or undercooked foods such as meat, ﬁsh, shell ﬁsh, and eggs which may contain harmful bacteria, may cause serious illness or death."

1 Hudson Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 • 843.681.2772 • hudsonsonthedocks.com

Open Daily at 11 am Serving Lunch and Dinner

Brunch on Sundays at 10 am

APPETIZERS

LOCAL FRIED GREEN TOMATOES - 14

Bacon and onion jam, tomato chutney, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze

SHRIMP COCKTAIL GF - 11

Local shrimp steamed and served chilled PEI MUSSELS MARINIÈRE GF - 19

White wine, butter, herbs, lemon, onions, tomatoes, cream, garlic-toasted French baguette

BLING BLING SHRIMP - 15

Local shrimp, Sambol aioli, Asian slaw, toasted sesame seeds, lettuce REEL DEAL SHRIMP - 17

Local beer-braised shell-on shrimp, garlic, New Orleans BBQ broth, butter, bell peppers, onions, French baguette

OYSTERS ON THE HALF-SHELL SHUCKED TO ORDER

See daily specials menu

OYSTERS HUDSON - 12

One half-dozen select oysters wrapped in bacon and deep fried. It is very popular, and you’ll love them!

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER - 14

First prepared in 1899 by the chef at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans – called Rockefeller because of the very rich taste CAN'T DECIDE SAMPLER - 17

Two of each item listed: oysters hudson, oysters rockefeller, beer-battered shrimp, mini crab cakes, and blackened scallops

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LA CARTE

STEAMED COMBO GF - 26

Local shell-on shrimp, local littleneck clams, local cluster oysters and corn, steamed with OLD BAY® Seasoning and served with cocktail sauce, butter and horseradish. When local cluster oysters are out of season, choose extra local clams or shrimp

LOCAL LITTLENECK CLAMS GF - Dozen 12

Local clams, steamed or raw

SNOW CRAB LEGS GF - Market price

Half or full pound

LOW COUNTRY BOIL GF - 18

Steamed local shell-on shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, potatoes, OLD BAY® Seasoning

SOUPS & SIGNATURE SALADS

SHE CRAB SOUP - Cup 7.5, Bowl 9

A tradition at Hudson’s SEAFOOD GUMBO - Cup 7.5, Bowl 9

A Cajun-style gumbo made with dark roux and loaded with fresh seafood, sausage and vegetables

SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD - Small 6.5, Large 9.5

Baby spinach, candied Georgia pecans, poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, port wine vinaigrette

Due to the seasonal nature of our local seafood, please inquire about our menu additions and nightly features. This is a sample section of the menu, prices and availability are subject to change.

LOREM IPSUM

APPETIZERS

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

pepper jelly - goat cheese - remoulade - 10

YUCA FRIES

remoulade - roasted jalapeno sauce - 6

BAKED BRIE

brioche toasts - honey drizzle - 12

STEAK CUT TEMPURA CALAMARI

wasabi - spicy remoulade - 12

SURF & TURF EMPANADA seafood and beef - 11

MINI BLUE CRAB CLAWS

herb butter - roasted jalapeno sauce - 16

CRISPY HARICOT VERTS

terriyaki - ginger - toasted cashew - 10

BEEF CARPACCIO - 16

arugula - pecorino - lemon - trufe oil - capers

TUNA STACK

avocado - mango - cucumber salad - citrus - 18

SAUTEED SEAFOOD BON BONS

sauteed market seafood cake - marina sauce - 9

SAUTEED MUSSELS

collard greens - bacon - crab meat - 14

ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD assorted meats & cheese - 24

COASTAL FLAT BREAD margherita or celeste (andouille + chorizo) - 11

KIMCHI LETTUCE WRAPS

pork belly, iceberg, ponzu, radish, wonton, cilantro - 12

SHRIMP & BRIE

heavy cream - lemon zest - vermouth - 12

CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS GUMBO tasso - andouille - shrimp - 12

SALADS

APPLE CIDER SALAD manchego - celery root - apple cider vinegar - dijon - 8

CHOPPED BEET SALAD red & gold beets - mixed greens - goat cheese - walnuts - 16

THE CAESAR grana padano - caesar dressing - bacon - 10

CELESTE WEDGE bleu cheese - bacon - tomato - red onion - shrimp - 12

OYSTERS

FRESH DAILY OYSTERS spicy cocktail sauce - mignonette - 18 / 32 dz

FRIED OYSTERS spicy remoulade - 16

CELESTE CHAR BROILED OYSTERS herb butter and parmesan - 18

ENTREES

DIVER SCALLOPS

crab risotto - asparagus - pancetta - 40

PAN SEARED CAJUN GROUPER dirty rice - herb butter - haricot verts - 42

BLACKENED RED FISH blue crab etouffee - gouda - stone ground grits - 38

ATLANTIC SALMON MEUNIERE pan seared - lemon - brown butter whipped potatoes - asparagus - 36

NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUE SHRIMP head on - gouda - stone ground grits - 38

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES siracha aioli - dirty rice - fried green tomato - 40

STEAMED LOBSTER drawn butter - vegetable risotto - 44

CAJUN SHRIMP JAMBALAYA mild spice - andouille - 36

ATLANTIC YELLOW TAIL TUNA CRUDO sashimi - cilantro - radish - cucumber - gingergreen salad - 38

SEAFOOD SCAMPI market sh - mussels - shrimp - bucatini - chili oil white wine - garlic - basil - 42

VEGETARIAN BUCATINI PASTA

market vegetables - sundried tomato - pesto - 34

CELESTE GNOCCHI neopolitan sauce - crab - pesto - parmesan - 38

8OZ LINZ FARM FILET MIGNON yukon whipped potatoes - asparagus - 54

12OZ BOURBON GRILLED PORK CHOP roasted potatoes - apple & carmelized onions - 42

16OZ SKILLET BONE-IN RIBEYE yuca fries - bacon brussels sprouts - 52

12OZ PRIME RIB served rare - baked potato - 48

12oz BLACKENED NEW YORK STRIP baked potato - asparagus - 45

DESSERTS KEY LIME PIE sweetened condensed milk - graham cracker - 8

BEIGNETS french doughnuts - powdered sugar - 6

STRAWBERRY CAKE strawberry buttercream -8

CREME BRULEE granulated sugar - vanilla bean -8

BREAD PUDDING

bourbon sauce - banana - peaches - vanilla ice cream - 10

BANANAS FOSTER banana liqueur - buttered rum - vanilla ice cream - 9

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PIE oreo - semi sweet chocolate - chocolate shavings - 8

appetizers

TOSTIDAS Y SALSA 5

CHILE CON QUESO 10

GUACAMOLE EN MOLCAJETE 15

CHICKEN QUESADILLA 15

QUESO FUNDIDO 14

BIRRIA QUESADILLA 17

OYSTERS 15

SHRIMP COCKTAIL 15

SOUTHWESTERN CRAB CAKE 16

YUCATAN CEVICHE 14

mexican favorites

OUTRAGEOUS CHIMICHANGA 26

SANTA FE PLATO COMBINATION 25

CHORIZO ENCHILADAS 22

BURRITO 24

RIBEYE BURRITO 36

fajitas

MESQUITE GRILLED FILET MIGNON 46

MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN 29

BLACKENED RED FISH 28

GROUPER 39

SALMON 30

SOUTHWESTERN CRAB CAKES 34 seafood

BBQ CHICKEN TACOS 18

SHRIMP TACOS 21

FISH TACOS 26

BIRRIA TACOS 24 tacos

PAINTED DESERT SOUP 13

BLACK BEAN SOUP 10

SANTA FE SALAD 15

CAESAR SALAD 13

HOUSE SALAD 11 soups & salads

MESQUITE GRILLED SHRIMP 34

MESQUITE GRILLED VEGETABLES 21

side dishes

ASPARAGUS

RED CHILE ONION RINGS

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

SWEET POTATO FRIES

SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLES

SPICY BLACK BEANS

MEXICAN RICE

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

grill

HERB-ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN 29

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN 30

STUFFED PORTABELLA 25

WOOD ROASTED

SOUTH CAROLINA QUAIL 31

HAND CUT RIBEYE Cowboy Cut 60 Wrangler Cut 34

SHRIMP ENCHILADAS 26

PORK CHOP VERDE 27

MESQUITE GRILLED LAMB CHOPS 48

Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-9pm santafehhi.com

HOURS

DINNER DAILY @ 5

LOCAL LIVE MUSIC

THURS - SAT NIGHT

FIRSTS

CALAMARI wasabi aioli, red pepper remoulade 16

CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS

flash fried sprouts, dried cranberries, parmesan, lemon, balsamic glaze 14

POT LIQUOR SHRIMP’N GRITS creamy stone ground gouda grits, sausage, peppers, onions, collard green pot liquor 16

AHI TUNA POKE* ponzu, pickled shallots, wasabi creme, pineapple, seaweed salad, crispy wonton chips 18

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES roasted red pepper coulis, sweet + spicy jelly, goat cheese, balsamic 15

BEEF CARPACCIO* filet mignon, arugula, lemon and truffle oil, capers, parmesan 18

HAND SELECTED OYSTERS * cucumber mignonette, lemon, cocktail sauce mp

MAINS

PAN ROASTED HALIBUT (GF) lobster + butternut squash risotto, asparagus, whole grain mustard cream sauce 45

PEACH + GINGER GLAZED FAROE ISLAND SALMON* (GF) (DF) steamed lemon grass jasmine rice, grilled vegetables 36

CRAB + SHRIMP PICCATA tomatoes, capers, spinach, lemon, white wine + garlic butter sauce, linguini 37

PAN SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS (GF) romesco, toasted almonds, gouda grits, asparagus 42

MUSHROOM RAVIOLI (V) wilted spinach, asparagus, tomatoes, parmesan, sage brown butter 33

7 OZ CHAR-GRILLED FILET MIGNON* (GF) whipped potatoes, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, blistered tomatoes, buttery red wine demi glaze, toasted shallot + gorgonzola butter 62

ENHANCEMENTS

5 OZ LOBSTER TAIL 24 BRUSSEL SPROUTS 10

TRUFFLE FRIES 10 ASPARAGUS 10

BROCCOLINI 10

SPINACH 8

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS 8

GOUDA GRITS 8

SOUPS + GREENS

LOW COUNTRY SHE-CRAB lump crab, aged sherry, chives 13

CHICKEN + SAUSAGE GUMBO aromatic vegetables, cajun spices, andouille sausage, okra, rice 12

WEDGE SALAD baby iceberg, pickled shallots, tomatoes, blue cheese, crumbled bacon, house made blue cheese dressing 13

CAESAR SALAD chopped romaine, aged parmesan, garlic croutons, house caesar dressing 12

PEAR + BURATTA SALAD arugula, tomatoes, buratta, praline pecans, grilled ciabatta, pickled shallots, preserve lemon-basil vinaigrette 14

PEARL SALAD romaine, avocado, roasted corn, apples, cranberries, toasted almond, white balsamic peach vinaigrette 12

add salmon to any salad 20 add shrimp to any salad 16 add chicken to any salad 14

12 OZ NEW YORK STRIP + FRITES* (GF) grass fed CAB beef, truffle and parmesan frites, broccolini, demi glaze, horseradish aioli 58

BURGUNDY BRAISED SHORT RIBS 6 hour braised, potato + parsnip puree, brussel sprouts, redwine demi 50

CHICKEN FRANCAISE potato gnocchi, tomatoes, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, lemon caper beurre blanc 34

SESAME + SEAWEED CRUSTED AHI TUNA* steamed jasmine rice, asian slaw, sweet soy reduction, wasabi cream 38

BLACKENED CAROLINA REDFISH (GF) chargrilled blackened r edfish, whipped potatoes, spinach, lump crab, citrus beurre blanc 40

LOW COUNTRY LOBSTER + SHRIMP CARBONARA 5oz lobster tail, shrimp, smoked bacon, peas, linguini, asiago black pepper sabayon 42

CALIBOGUE SEAFOOD STEW (GF) shrimp, scallops, grouper bites, crab rice, tomato + saffron broth, grilled ciabatta 38

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE TORTE gluten free, chocolate curls, vanilla ice cream 12

CARAMEL CHEESECAKE dolce caramel sauce 12

PEACH + BANANA BREAD PUDDING candied bacon, vanilla ice cream 13

CARROT CAKE cream cheese frosting, fresh carrot 13

STRAWBERRY CAKE cream cheese frosting, strawberries 13

1. Alexander’s Restaurant And Wine Bar

2. Amigo’s Café Y Cantina

3. Bad Biscuit

4. The Bank, Hilton Head’s Beer Garden

5. Beach Break Grill

6. Benny’s Coastal Kitchen

7. The Big Bamboo Cafe

8. Big Jim’s Bbq, Burgers & Pizza

9. Bistro 17

10. Bowdie’s Chophouse

11. Carolina Coffee & Crumbs

12. Carolina Crab Company

13. Catch 22 Fresh Seafood & Grill

14. Celeste Coastal Cuisine

15. Charlie’s L’etoile Verte

16. Chow Daddy’s

17. CQ’s Restaurant

18. Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

19. Crazy Crab

20. Delisheeyo

21. The Drydock Seafood Grill & Spirits

22. Ela’s On The Water

23. Fat Baby’s Pizza

24. Fishcamp On Broad Creek

25. Flatbread Grill

26. The Frosty Frog Café

27. Hinoki Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

28. Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks

29. Island Fudge Shoppe

30. The Jazz Corner

31. Kenny B’s Cajun Seafood Hut

32. Kung Fu Cantina

33. Mama Joy’s Kitchen

34. Mangiamo

35. Mellow Mushroom

36. The Old Oyster Factory

37. One Hot Mama’s BBQ

Calibogue Sound

38. Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe

39. Papi Tequila

40. The Pearl Kitchen & Bar

41. Philly’s Cafe & Deli

42. Plantation Cafe & Deli

43. Red Fish

44. Reilley’s

45. Rita’s Italian Ice

46. Sage Room

47. The Salty Dog Cafe

48. San Miguel’s Mexican Cafe

49. The Sandbar

50. Santa Fe Cafe

51. Scott’s Fish Market

52. Skillets Cafe

53. Stellini Italian Restaurant

54. Street Meet

55. Super Baked Pizza and Wings

56. Tobacco Road

57. Truffles Cafe

CAROLINA COFFEE & CRUMBS

Located at 101 Pope Avenue in historic Coligny Plaza just steps away from Coligny Beach. Hilton Head’s newest locally owned coffee shop serves homemade desserts, pastries and all of your favorite treats. Come join us on our patio for Bloody Mary’s, Bellini’s and boozy coffee cocktails. Open daily from 7 a.m. Call (843) 342-4800 for more information.

DELISHEEYO

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange. The Island’s health food kitchen features organic juices, smoothees, salads, wraps, bowls and healthy snacks. Offering food that makes you feel good, choose from raw, vegan or gluten free options. Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 7853633 or online at www.delisheeyo.com.

ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPE

Located in Coligny Plaza. The best homemade confections anywhere. Offering16 flavors of fudge made fresh daily, 8 flavors of saltwater taffy and a large variety of hand dipped chocolates sure to please even the sweetest tooth. Gift baskets and shipping available. Locally owned and operated. Senior citizens receive a 10% off discount. Call (843) 842-4280 for more information or check us out online at www.islandfudge.com.

PIGGLY WIGGLY

Located at 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza, near the beach. A full service grocery offering fresh seafood, full deli, beach accessories, beer, wine and our famous Piggly Wiggly T-shirts. Locally owned and operated for over forty years. Call (843) 785-3881 or online at www.pigglywigglycoligny.com.

RITA’S ITALIAN ICE

Celebrating our 30th year on Hilton Head. Featuring real soft serve custard and Italian Ices made fresh daily on premise with real fruit. Cool off with Rita’s Famous Gelati, an amazing combination of Italian Ice and Frozen Custard layered to perfection. If it’s just old-fashioned Frozen Custard you want, we have Vanilla, Chocolate or Twist available on a cone, in a shake, in a sundae or our Blendini. And you can’t beat the heat better that with our frozen Lemonades. Two locations in Coligny Plaza. Call (843) 341-5587 or 686-2596.

TOBACCO ROAD

Located at 119 Arrow Road, Suite B. An impressive array of cigars, perfect humidification and a well trained staff will meet all your needs. Hilton Head’s oldest smoke shop has catered to locals and tourists alike for over ten years. Offering a complete selection of fine cigars, domestic and imported cigarettes, and a comfortable smoking lounge in which to enjoy them. Open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 341-6265 or online at www.hiltonheadcigars.com.

A new chapter has begun in Hilton Head Island’s history. Built within the island’s home to shrimping and local fresh seafood, Benny’s Coastal Kitchen offers astounding waterfront views from every seat, and the best view on the island from the rooftop bar. Join us for dinner, lunch, Sunday brunch, and tapas at 41 Up! See you soon!