Taste summer 2018

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SAGE ROOM

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IN THE KITCHEN

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ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @ BOMBORAS

How the fable of a hot dog vendor shaped the island’s fine-dining profile.

Chef Isaac Jimenez of Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

From Their Family to Yours.

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TASTE HALL OF FAME

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RUM: THE TASTE OF SUMMER

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SPRING IS BETTER TOGETHER

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

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CELEBRATING THE ISLAND RESTAURANT SCENE

Celebrating the Islands Finest Restaurants.

This delicious, versatile beverage defines the season.

Mean Family Fun on Hilton Head.

Our area’s chefs and restaurateurs are putting Hilton Head Island on the culinary map.

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CORNBRED

The New Band on the Block.

112 THE BRITISH OPEN PUB

Brings a little slice of the UK to Bluffton, and people are hooked.

116 THE WATER’S HARVEST

The Bluffton food scene thrives on the ebb and flow of our local tides.

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Health and Fitness Tips from Christy Baroni.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

10 TASTE OF DINNER 48 TASTE OF SERVICES & SWEETS 50 TASTE OF LUNCH 60 TASTE OF BREAKFAST/BRUNCH 64 TASTE OF NIGHTLIFE/LOUNGES 71 TASTE OF RECIPES 75 TASTE MENU GUIDE 114 TASTE OF BLUFFTON 118 ADVERTISING DIRECTORY/MAP

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

What is it about summer that goes so fast? Days provide more sunlight, work hours seem to shrink as most of us sneak out to play golf, go to the beach, or just go all in on a vacation. It seems to me that these months should take an eternity and last forever, but every year summer seems to move as fast as the previous year.

The anticipation of summer is always a great motivator to get people through another year of school or work and is a great reward for another year in the books. For locals, it’s a chance to for a threemonth staycation without packing a suitcase. For our northern friends, your winter was especially brutal and you deserve a great vacation so we welcome you with open arms.

As always, Hilton Head offers an abundance of summer events and activities to entertain all ages. From Tuesday night fireworks, movies in the park, and live music to boat cruises, kid’s camps and the arts, the Island has something going for everyone all summer long.

After your busy days, you will need a good meal and there is no shortage of sustenance to keep your tanks full. From fresh seafood and succulent steaks to sushi and pizza, our mini-mecca offers over 250 restaurants to choose from. Feast on fancy or casual fare, indoors or out, and revitalize with frozen and fruity concoctions or locally brewed beverages. Be sure to visit your favorite haunts as well as try something new.

My philosophy this summer is going to be to slow down, limit my use of all electronic devices, and really live in the moment. I plan on really soaking it all in so it does not pass me by in blink of the eye like years past. Play hard, eat and drink well, and enjoy family, friends, and all the treasures that our Island paradise holds.

I hope this issue of Taste helps you find your way to all the best in dining, nightlife, and entertainment that the Island has to offer. Have a fantastic summer and remember to take a deep breath and enjoy.

TASTE OF HILTON HEAD VOLUME XIII, ISSUE 2 PUBLISHER David Mudwilder ART DIRECTOR Kim Bowen CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Rob Kaufman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Christy Baroni Barry Kaufman Risa Williams McMillan DISTRIBUTION Bryan Kirby Gray Mudwilder TASTE OF HILTON HEAD 3 Cardinal Court #572 Hilton Head Is., SC 29926 (843) 384-2014 mud@atasteofhiltonhead.com /TasteHHI

David Mudwilder Publisher

ABOUT THE COVER

Innovative, diverse and fresh, The Sage Room always delivers the perfect meal.

Photography by Rob Kaufman.

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ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Located in Palmetto Dunes at 76 Queens Folly Road adjacent to the General Store. Alexander’s, a long-time favorite of the Hilton Head Island dining scene since 1977, is an upscale seafood restaurant featuring seasonally inspired cuisine, locally-caught seafood and many locally sourced ingredients.

Alexander’s offers dinner nightly from 5 p.m. -10 p.m. with early dining from 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.AlexandersRestaurant.com or call (843) 785-4999.

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange.

Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Potato chip meatloaf, Charleston fried green tomato sandwich, shrimp & grits, the Bischick and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites.

Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard. Experience the island, love the food! Serving lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. 3 p.m., Saturday 12 - 3 p.m. and dinner 4:30 - 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday and brunch on Saturday 9 - 12 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or visit us online at www.hhbackyard.com.

AMIGO’S CAFÉ Y CANTINA

The original Amigo’s is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Quick, casual and healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, Jimmy’s World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 24 years. Dine in or take-out available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or or check us out on Facebook.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE

Located at 69 Pope Avenue. With a tag line of “Not your everyday Mexican” one can only imagine what a familyfriendly, fun restaurant Aunt Chilada’s is to both locals and visitors alike! Located on the south-end of Hilton Head, visit Aunt Chilada’s for fresh margaritas, fajitas, unique tacos and even crab legs! The huge, covered outdoor patio is perfect for all gatherings. Kids menu available. Take-out and party platters available. Open seven days a week. Happy hour at both bars from 4 - 7 p.m. A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 785-7700 for reservations or visit auntchiladashhi.com. #auntchiladashhi. (continued on page 18)

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Just start thinking about tacos, tequila, margaritas and you’ll feel better, so it’s no wonder everything about ¡Holy Tequila! just makes you feel good. This island hotspot features a menu of creative, modern Mexican cuisine with fresh seasonal cocktails and exhibits an unparalleled proficiency in all things tacos and tequila. Additionally, the restaurant has a unique coastal cantina vibe with open air dining and features live music every night of the week. It’s another acclaimed concept by HHI Hospitality, the same local restaurant group behind the award winning Charbar burgers and Healthy Habit, recently voted Hilton Head’s best salads.

#1. THE AWARD WINNING FOOD Holy Tequila was voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican Restaurant in both 2015 and 2016. Additionally, they were voted Hilton Head’s Best Margarita & Best Tacos and were also featured as the Top 10 Taco Spots and Top 6 Mexican Restaurants of South Carolina in 2016 and 2017!

#3. IT’S A TEQUILA MECCA Housing over 65 premium tequilas and other agave spirits like mezcal. Guests can indulge in a number of delicious tequila inspired drinks or their award winning margaritas.

Plus, they offer happy hour specials on tequilas, signature cocktails, and craft beer every day from 4pm-7pm.

#2. THE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE When dining at Holy Tequila we feel they strike the perfect balance of chic lounge meets casual cantina in the heart of Mexico. So whether your dining on the patio with friends or out for a date night, it is always a fun time!

#4. THEY WAKE UP FOR BRUNCH! Almost as well known for their brunch as they are for their normal lunch & dinner offerings. Every weekend from 11am-3pm they offer a special menu which includes Churro Pancakes, Huevos Rancheros and Mexican mimosas.

Located in Park Plaza • 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 • Hilton Head, SC 29928 • www.HolyTequila.com • 843-681-8226 Open for Lunch & Dinner • Monday-Friday 12pm-10pm • Saturday & Sunday 11am-10pm • Happy Hour Daily from 4-7pm

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sage ADVICE How the fable of a hot dog vendor shaped the island’s fine-dining profile.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

If you ask Matt Jording about the Sage Room, his famed Hilton Head Island restaurant that raised approachable fine dining to an artform and put chefs front and center at a time when chefs were not yet rock stars, he’ll tell you the story of a hot dog vendor.

It’s an old fable, one told around the gas stoves and griddles of the F&B world.

As the story goes, one day a hard-working young man realized he could start a business with a package of hot dogs, if he made it his mission to sell the best hot dogs anyone had ever tasted. He bought the best meat, the best buns and the best ketchup he could, and wound up with six perfect hot dogs. When he sold them all on the first day, he used the profits to buy twelve hot dogs. When those sold out, he used the profits to buy more hot dogs, and some mustard. By offering the best possible product, his business grew and grew.

“It’s a kids’ book, but I literally based my business model off of this,” said Jording.

“As a kid, my grandparents would always put out the best they could at meals and they’d invite everyone. That’s really stuck with me.”

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possible food, then built on that foundation with a flair for presentation, flavors and textures that have made the Sage Room an island darling.

But one of his most masterful ideas came at the very beginning, when the then-22-year-old scraped together enough money between personal savings and loan from family to launch his own restaurant. Part of his vision was an open kitchen that would put the chefs front and center.

It may seem like a no-brainer now, with the phrase “celebrity chef” now commonplace, but 16 years ago as he was opening his doors, it was a novel concept to say the least.

“I told my parents I wanted to do an open kitchen, I wanted to do fine dining right in front of everyone, and my mom looked at me and said, ‘Like a waffle house?’” said Jording with a laugh.

“People really want to see what’s going on with their food, where it’s from, where it’s cooked and I knew then that chefs were really going to become a spotlight of dining out.”

The result of this open kitchen, and the restaurants unique way of presenting fine dining flavors without the fine dining attitude, caught on. “It was just the perfect storm,” said Jording. “When you walk into Sage Room there’s just something different about that place. There’s an energy that I can’t describe and to this day it’s still amazing.”

Of course, that walk in to Sage Room becomes a bit more complicated these days, with the restaurant surrounded on all sides with construction. The Heritage

Plaza redevelopment project has turned the area around Sage Room into an active construction site for the better part of a year, paving the way for an exciting new chapter in the plaza’s history. What had been a series of dilapidated buildings will soon become a stunning new Marriott Courtyard Hotel, with 115 rooms and a rooftop swimming pool and bar. But that light lies at the end of a tunnel filled with yellow caution tape, orange barrels and chain-link fence. As the project has razed several buildings around Sage Room, they’ve doubled down efforts to assure people that they are, in fact, open for business during the renovations.

It seems to be working.

“If you look at the past 15 years, right now we’re easier to find than we’ve ever been,” said Jording.

Patrons are still packing Sage Room during the renovations, and there’s still more good news coming to the restaurant once construction is finished. Completion of the Marriott Courtyard hotel will coincide with a fresh look for Sage Room, something Jording has been working towards for years.

“I’m just going to make it the restaurant it’s been trying to be for 15 years, “I’ve held off on a lot of ideas with what to do because I didn’t know what’s going on.”

With plans now set, Jording has laid out a plan to expand Sage Room where needed, and contract where it isn’t. A separate entrance will allow hotel guests access to an expanded 16-seat bar and lounge area, with a separate menu and food service until midnight. What had been office and storage space will be converted to allow more kitchen space in the back to serve the lounge area. But don’t worry that a new kitchen in the back means an end to Sage Room’s famed open kitchen. It’s not only staying, it may get bigger with an extension running down the length of the current bar.

Jording hasn’t set any concrete plans, but the possibility of a raw bar at this new space hasn’t been ruled out. “I’ve been planning it for literally 10 years what we’re just now starting to do.”

It’s an exciting new phase in the life of an island restaurant that has been ahead of the curve for 16 years. Much like that simple hot dog vendor, it goes to show if you simply put out a top-notch product, and continue to build, grow and evolve, there’s no end to what you can accomplish.

If you need further proof, just head to Sage Room. We assure you, they are open.

SAGE ROOM

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Chef Isaac Jimenez at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

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From the sunset view on the dock to the soft shell blue crab po’boy, Hudson’s is an island tradition that we all know and love.

There are so many things that keep this island treasure memorable and unique, not the least of which is the fact that they are truly a family. Their staff is family, and they feed you like family when you are there. Meet Chef Isaac Jimenez, the Executive Chef behind the delicious plates you enjoy, and hear how he is keeping the tradition of excellence alive at Hudson’s Seafood.

At only 12 years old, Chef Isaac immigrated to Hilton Head Island from Guerrero, Mexico with his mother and 4 brothers. Often times he would be left in charge of his brothers and it’s here that his love for cooking and preparing food was born. He’s been cooking as long as he can remember and started by preparing traditional mexican food for his brothers. While the dishes he prepares are now different, the idea that he’s cooking for family hasn’t changed a bit.

His career at Hudson’s started in 2010 as a line chef at the fry station, but few people know that his career started with a little white lie. He told then Chef Andrew Carmines that he had years of experience in the kitchen, which in truth his only experience had been cooking for his brothers. He did work super hard to keep up with that little lie, but he came clean after a few weeks. Luckily his work ethic and attitude made it easy to forgive that little story and he’s had a long line of successes since then.

He has taken every opportunity to learn each station and to be ready for what is next, and due to this diligence and hard work was promoted to Executive Chef at only 23 years old. That’s a big jump from preparing dinner for his brothers! He shared, “... success in the kitchen takes more than just knowing food, it takes knowing your staff and keeping the culture of your kitchen one that values respect and quality.”

Isaac speaks about the staff and owners like family. They respect each other, and they respect the food. He knows the captains of the shrimp boats and the fishermen by name, and is currently building a relationship with the staff at Canewater Farms in Savannah to plus up the locally grown and organic offerings on the menu. It’s obvious that he feels deeply committed to maintaining the quality and reputation of Hudson’s.

This is no small task given the sheer volume of plates served every day during season. In the peak season he has eyes on and hands on 1,300 - 1,400 plates per night! The food prep operation gets started around 5:30 am every morning all summer where the staff pulls and weighs over 200 lbs of shrimp every day, and a butcher who filets over 2,000 lbs of fish every week. It takes 12-14 hour days, 7 dishwashers, 3 expediters, 12 line cooks, and 2 sous chefs to make it all happen!

Chef Isaac is married to Irma and together they have 3 kids:, sons ages 8 and 4, and a 1 ½ year old daughter. He has family day on Saturday and loves to travel to the zoo in Jacksonville or the aquarium in Atlanta. He cooks at home too and loves to prepare traditional mexican food. Pozole, which is a hominy soup, or mole are his family’s favorites.

Next time you are enjoying a plate of delicious shrimp or a crab cake at Hudson’s be sure to send your regards to Chef Isaac. He, along with the rest of the Hudson’s staff, have treated you like family!

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Rockfish

SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @ BOMBORAS

From Their Family to Yours

BY RISA WILLIAMS MCMILLAN

Location, ambiance, and service with a smile beckon you into Rockfish Seafood and Steaks @ Bomboras before mouth-watering menus and refreshing drinks carry you away. With an emphasis on good food and fun for the whole family, Rockfish will steer you through a memorable dining experience brought straight from their family to yours.

So here we have a familiar story with a familial twist. After vacationing here for many years, Rocky Whitehead and wife Ginny moved to Hilton Head from Cincinnati 16 years ago. They bought the Art Café in Coligny Plaza as a fun family business which is now run by Ginny and daughter Brittany. Meanwhile, out in Colorado, their other daughter Stacey was going to college and working and one of her fondest hobbies was 16

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seeking out the many breweries that dot the rocky mountain landscape. When Stacey decided to pull roots and join

her family in Hilton Head, Rocky saw the opportunity to start a family restaurant and thus the birth of Bomboras. An indigenous Australian term, Bomboras is an area of large sea waves breaking over a shallow area such as a submerged rock shelf, reef, or sand bank that is located some distance from the shoreline. Welcoming all who washed up on their doorstep with refreshment and sustenance, Bomboras was originally a small plate restaurant and bar in the corner of Coligny. According to Rocky, “We were probably the first place on the Island to bring in craft beers through Stacey’s knowledge.”

When their lease was running out in Coligny, the family jumped on their vision to transition to more of a family restaurant with a focus on seafood and

steaks. They found a great spot on Lagoon Road across the street from Coligny where they not only had their own parking, but there also happened to be the perfect space upstairs to house Ginny’s Art Café. Fast forward to present day and now you have the new, expanded, family-friendly Rockfish Seafood and Steaks @ Bomboras. With the addition of the new menu, came the new name which they wanted to associate with fish and of course “Rocky” just happened to fit in perfectly with the theme. Call him the Owner, the Mayor of the Bomb, or Norm from Cheers, Rocky Whitehead takes great pride in his family business and happily greets his patrons from the end of the bar while manning a beer or glass of wine.

As soon as you walk into the reception area at Rockfish, you know that your stay will be relaxed. The colorful staircase that takes people up to the Art Café is bright and cheerful and there are even large stuffed animals that stand as sentries by the front door to the restaurant. An old-timey turn-the-knob-and-get-a-prize machine sits by the front door offering the reward of shark’s teeth to the little ones. Inside, the walls are adorned with a copper paint with an acid wash that will see streaky color changes through time as the paint oxidizes. The artwork on the walls is calming, sweeping vistas by a local painter. Indoor seating is spacious with many comfortable booths and there is also ample outdoor seating on a wraparound, dog-friendly porch. The bar area is separated from the dining with a wall and the friendly “Bomb bar” is dotted with elevated tables, a big chalkboard menu, and a window to the exterior porch to serve those that wish to cocktail al fresco.

The Bomb Bar houses an infinite number of choices to quench the thirstiest beachcomber to the craft beer connoisseur. For those in search of a rum fix with ‘frothy frozenness’, you can choose your mix and your rum to create the perfect cooling flavor. Go

with strawberry with a Bacardi Banana for a smoothie type battery charge, or maybe try Passion Fruit with Bacardi Orange. The Frozen Summer Punch is sure to ease the sunburn with Bacardi Pineapple Rum, Strawberry Island Oasis, Orange Juice and a Bacardi Oakheart Floater. There are plenty of ‘on the rocks’ cocktails that range from the Georgia Peach Basil and Stacey’s Blueberry Lavendor Lemon Drop. There are nine craft beers on tap that are filled from the bottom up, and they offer Craft Can Buckets where you can mix and match. With Rocky on the board of the Wine & Food Festival, the wine menu is extensive and includes many high end wines as well as champagne. Monthly wine and beer dinners with special food pairings are a local favorite.

There are various menus at Rockfish depending on your appetite. The Bomb Bar menu offers a host of appetizers like Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp and Steamed Clams as well as Sliders and Burgers.

The Happy Hour menu, available from 4 to 6 p.m., features great deals on local oysters, shrimp, and wings and $4 house wines and liquors. The Children’s menu, replete with burgers, dogs, grilled cheese and the like, is sure to please the pickiest of eaters. Kid’s meals are served on a Frisbee and they get Wiki Sticks for their entertainment.

A special “Kid’s Night Out” is offered in conjunction with the Art Café for the kids who need a break from their parents… or perhaps for the parents and grandparents that might need a quiet dinner. Reservations can be made for the kiddos to have dinner upstairs at

the Art Café where they will enjoy an evening of food and creativity. Seizing on the family ties, Rocky and Ginny have teamed together to maximize family enjoyment.

In keeping with their new theme of seafood and steak, the Rockfish dinner menu offers the best quality of both with all the fish caught regionally and locally and the steaks certified Angus. If you cannot decide which seafood to enjoy, try the Chilled Seafood Platter appetizer. Some of the seafood specialties include Stuffed Flounder, Salmon Oscar served with lump crabmeat and hollandaise, and Blackened Triggerfish. They have nightly specials based on the Fresh Catch of the Day. For the land lover, there are juicy Filets, Rib Eyes, and NY Strips.

In keeping with their Cincinnati ties, Rockfish offers Montgomery Inn Ribs, Cincinnati Chili, Big Boy Burgers, and Graeter’s Ice Cream.

With Rockfish’s location across from the biggest public beach on Hilton Head as well as their own parking, entertainment, food, and fun for the whole family, this spot is sure to become one of your go-to dinner favorites. “We are proud of our lowcountry ambiance, really good food, and mature and friendly staff that has been in food and bev a long time,” said Rocky. “Everyone leaves here happy.”

Rockfish opens its doors at 4 p.m. and is open 7 days a week. They are available for private parties in their big dining room and cater private functions. If you happen to be looking for somewhere to watch a Bengals game in the fall, look no further.

For more information, complete menus, and reservations, visit www.bomborasgrille. com. For information on Kid’s Night Out and the Art Café, visit www.artcafehhi.com.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS 5 Lagoon Road across from Coligny near the beach (843) 689-2662 rockfishhhi.com

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BIG BAMBOO

Located upstairs in Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. A 1940’s themed restaurant with reasonable prices and huge portions.

Our extensive menu features steaks, award-winning ribs, local seafood, burgers, salads, fresh fish tacos, pizza and more. Fantastic kid’s menu available. Early Bird menu from 4 5:45 p.m. includes entree, house salad or soup of the day and a glass of house wine or house beer. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and dinner from 4 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

Located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes. Big Jim’s offers a relaxed dining option for families, golfers and Hilton Head Island residents and visitors alike.

Enjoy big screen TVs and expanded outdoor seating overlooking the Jones course - the perfect place to watch all of your favorite sports year-round! Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes, including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizza plus homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, takeout orders and catering. Enjoy Happy Hour weekdays from 4 - 7 p.m. Call (843) 785-1165 for more information.

BRITISH OPEN PUB

Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Authentic English fare served in an attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Great nightly specials including BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Prime Rib, Live Lobster, Fish and Chips, 1/2 lb. Angus Burgers, Lobster Pot Pie and more. Full bar, extensive wine list and beers, ales and stouts from around the world. Kid’s menu available.

Serving daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Brunch served Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.

CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy seafood right out of the ocean and onto your plate while overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove. The legendary captain serves up fresh seafood, steaks, pasta and more in this fun, nautical atmosphere. Early bird dining special, 10% off from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Full bar and kid’s menu available. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

All New Location at 6 Target Road on Hilton Head and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for over 35 years! Great seafood and more in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches (Grouper melt & PoBoy’s), soups and salads all at affordable prices. Fantastic outdoor (continued on page 22) 18

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HALL of FAME HALL of FAME

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

On an island long defined by its cuisine, there are some restaurants that rise above the rest to become institutions, as much a part of Hilton Head as the beaches and marshes. Indeed, these are eateries that helped create that culinary reputation that defines us, writing Hilton Head’s epicurean history one plate at a time.

To celebrate these institutions and give them the recognition they deserve, we proudly launch this, the first class in the Taste of Hilton Head Hall of Fame.

Over the coming year, we’ll be revealing our Hall of Fame’s first class, three restaurants at a time. Voting is open in our first class to you, the discerning diners of Hilton Head Island and the countless visitors who come here drawn by our delectable cuisine. Simply head to our website www.tasteofhiltonhead.com/hof and follow the link to get voting. Then check back next spring to see who made the inaugural class of the Taste of Hilton Head Hall of Fame!

Old Fort Pub If you need a ringing endorsement for a restaurant, it’s hard to ignore the folks at AAA who bestowed the coveted four-diamond award on Old Fort Pub. The only restaurant on the island to achieve this distinction, it’s also one of just eleven in the entire state of South Carolina.

And it’s not hard to realize why Old Fort Pub earned this distinction. Set amid the rich history of the island’s Civil War-era Skull Creek fortifications, and marked by a dedication to quality and service, Old Fort Pub has proven itself as an island favorite for a world-class meal served with a distinguished wine list and waterside views that enchant the senses.

Old Oyster Factory The ages-old oystering tradition of Hilton Head Island lives on at the Old Oyster Factory. Named for the oyster cannery that once stood in this spot, the Old Oyster Factory has defined island seafood for decades, putting the emphasis on dock-totable before local sourcing had entered the culinary lexicon.

As much magic as you’ll find in the freshly harvested oysters and fish pulled from Gulf stream waters by local anglers, they are not alone on the menu. The emphasis here is on fine dining, whether seafood or steak, while the atmosphere is kept sublimely inspiring thanks to a panoramic view of Broad Creek’s majestic waters.

Salty Dog Café For generations, the distinctive profile of Jake the Salty Dog emblazoned across a neon-hued T-Shirt has served as a visual shorthand for Hilton Head Island. Countless visitors to our shores had their first introduction to the island through Jake.

And what a great ambassador to the island he is. The things Salty Dog Café stands for are the things Hilton Head Island stands for: family fun, a laid-back atmosphere and of course mouth-watering seafood. You’ll find all of it at this sprawling South Beach Marina restaurant which has invited visitors and locals alike for decades to dig in to a tasty meal while enjoying stunning views of Braddock’s Cove.

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deck and bar. Open daily from 11 a.m. til 10 p.m., bar until late. Call (843) 785-2400 or (843) 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

CHARBAR CO

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina, just off Helmsman Way. With a pet-friendly patio and bar as well as indoor dining, Carolina Crab Company offers an array of fresh seafood, burgers, crab legs, Lowcountry boil and daily Chef specials. Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. Happy hour at the bars daily from 4 - 7 p.m. A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 842-2016 for reservations or visit carolinacrabco.com. #carolinacrabco.

Located in Park Plaza right outside Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head. A local favorite serving award winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more! We feature specialty craft beers, wines and a music collection spanning the decades in a relaxed indoor/outdoor environment. Voted Hilton Head Island “People’s Choice Best Burger”, 1st Place Winner of Burgers & Brews 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Come enjoy our large outdoor patio with a fireplace and the only outdoor bar in Park Plaza! Kids menu and takeout available. Happy Hour specials daily from 4-7 p.m.! Serving daily 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-CHAR (2427) or visit us online at www.Facebook.com/CharbarCo!

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CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Serving the freshest and best seafood along with USDA prime steaks, pasta, chops and the best bone-in filet. Fantastic specials and delicious menu choices make us a favorite with locals and visitors alike. For Early Bird specials call for hours and reservations.

Wednesday and Thursday 10% discount on dinner at the bar, Saturday and Sunday 1/2 price bottle of wine (under $100) with 2 entrees. Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Open daily for dinner from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-6261.

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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 wine under $100 on Monday nights. Serving dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 p.m. and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Semi-private parties are accepted.

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CHOW DADDY’S

Two locations - 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the areas newest and most creative restaurants offers a healthy alternative to casual dining. Slow roasting their pork and chicken over pure applewood and using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Menu items include, Homemade White Bean and Kale Soup, Kale and Quinoa Salad, Oven Roasted Vegetable Bowl, A Ground in house Prime Rib Burger, great Tacos and an amazing Smoked Fried Chicken. Full bar, extensive wine selection and great cocktails. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terraces. For reservations call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.

CQ’S RESTAURANT

Tucked under the oaks in Harbour Town, CQ’s signature dishes embody Executive Chef Jimmy Corbett’s passion for the best produce and cuisine from the Lowcountry bounty. Guests can gather at the bar and lounge to enjoy tasting dishes and shareable small plates. The exceptional wine list includes a variety of wines selected specifically with the menu in mind.

Open nightly 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations accepted. Call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for complete menus or to make 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. Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” for a wine list comprised of over 500 selections. AAA Three diamond award. Early dining menu from 5 to 6 p.m. and great bar menu available. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m. Reservations suggested.

Call (843) 341-2333.

THE CRAZY CRAB

Two great waterfront locations- South end in the heart of Harbour Town in Sea Pines and North end Hwy. 278 overlooking Jarvis Creek. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurants are a must-visit for those enjoying all Hilton Head has to offer. Fresh local seafood is prepared any way you wish – broiled, fried, steamed, blackened, etc. Gluten free and vegan options also available. Open seven days a week. Brunch at Harbour Town served Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. See the largest saltwater aquarium on Hilton Head (Hwy. 278 location). Call (843) 363-2722 (Harbour Town), (843) 681-5021 (Jarvis Creek) or visit thecrazycrab.com. #crazycrabhhi.

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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 7 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.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 lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located at 11 Simmons Road, mid-island on Broad Creek.

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destination. Enjoy delicious seafood, steaks and more in a chic, backyard, fish camp style setting complete with a bocce court, ladder golf, jenga, a fire pit and sunset views. Choose from Daufuskie Blue Crab Cakes, Seafood Risotto, Oysters, or Filet Mignon (just to name a few). Dine indoors, or enjoy the large, pet-friendly patio and bar while soaking in the view. Happy hour at the outdoor bar (heated on cool nights) and hightop tables from 4 - 6 p.m. daily. Bar menu available starting at 3 p.m., dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., bar open until midnight. Lunch daily from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call (843) 842-2267 for reservations. View full menus at fishcamphhi.com. #fishcamphhi.

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center. This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, fajitas, steak, salmon, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven.

Hang out in our friendly lounge and enjoy a nice selection of appetizers and cocktails while viewing your favorite sporting event on our HDTV’s. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Take-out available. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com. (continued on page 30)

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RUM: The taste of summer

This delicious, versatile beverage defines the season.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

In the history of happy accidents, there can be no greater happy accident than that which led to the discovery of rum.

Accounts vary, as tends to happen when rum is involved, but some put the first Caribbean distillation of rum on the island of Barbados, when some enterprising soul realized the molasses formed from sugar production could be fermented and turned into a robust spirit they called “kill devil.”

From there, rum exploded in popularity among the theninfant colonies of the United States, with every man, woman and child consuming an average of 3 imperial gallons per year. At one point, Rhode Island rum was even accepted as currency in Europe, as valuable as gold. A barrel of Barbados rum was the center of the party during George Washington’s inauguration.

It’s safe to say the drink’s popularity has not waned in the centuries since. Today, that first delicious rum drink serves as the official introduction of summer. Blended in a daquiri or enjoyed straight; light or dark; infused with fruit or enjoyed as it was distilled; that one drink rings in the season and instantly whisks you away to a warm tropical island.

“For us it’s just so traditional. That’s what reminds you of the islands. That’s what gets you into that vibe, ready for the summer, having that daquiri filled with rum,” said Rusty Jaquiss of Frosty Frog. He knows better than most. The blenders and machines run overtime during the summer at Frosty Frog, whipping up more than 23 varieties of frosty beverages. And while they run the gamut from 190-proof grain mood enhancers to vodkainfused White Russians, it’s the rum drinks that have come to define a summer at Frosty Frog.

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strawberry daquiri and a pina colada. “We have so many different flavors and options, but we keep some traditional like that one.

If somebody says I want a strawberry daquiri, they want it with rum.”

Of course, you’ll find plenty of rum at Pool Bar Jim’s, where the island’s iconic mixologist Jim Lisenby has raised the simple act of blending spirits into an artform over more than 30 years behind the bar. In fact, Lisenby was told by one sales rep that he sells more Pusser’s Rum than any other bar in the state of South Carolina.

To put how much rum that is into perspective, consider Pool Bar Jim’s popular drink the Lava Flow. Based on a recipe he came across in Hawaii in 1997, the Lava Flow mixes a banana pina colada with two ounces of pureed strawberries. “For Memorial Day Weekend or Fourth of July weekend, I have to have 35 gallons of just the puree already made up.”

And the Lava Flow is just one of the many rum drinks you’ll find on the menu at Pool Bar Jim’s. Other favorites include the Painkiller, made famous by the Soggy Dollar Bar, and the Daufuskie Freeze (see recipe).

Want to get yourself on island time?

Kick off summer with this drink from Pool Bar Jim, the Daufuskie Freeze.

4-5 Fresh Strawberries, pureed 1.5 oz Pusser’s Rum 2 oz Orange Juice 1.5 oz Coco Lopez coconut cream

“I think that’s one of the best things about rum is it’s so versatile, you can use it in so many different drinks,” said Lisenby. “It gives you the alcohol content without the strong taste of alcohol, especially light rum. And there are a lot of options depending on what you’re looking for – some have higher proof, some have different flavors, etc.”

And beyond that versatility is that deep connection to a laidback island summer that rum carries with it. When it came time to plan the drink menu for The Sandbar, there was never any doubt in Erika Waronsky’s mind that rum would be a big part of the attraction.

“We have a super Caribbean/ Key West vibe going on, so obviously rum was going to be number one on the cocktail list,” she said. “When you go to Caribbean, you’re on vacation.

That’s your go to ‘I’m on vacation’ cocktail.”

This vacation in a glass takes on many forms at The Sandbar, from the classic Painkiller to a line of drinks featuring Blue Chair Bay, a rum with a celebrity connection.

“Kenny Chesney actually owns that distillery,” said Waronsky. “They have an awesome line of banana rum, coconut rum, coconut cream, key lime cream… we definitely feature a ton of them on the menu. You can actually drink most of them just straight.”

The country star even has a drink named in his honor at The Sandbar, the Kenny’s Banana, which features Blue Chair Bay banana rum with a pomegranate liquor floater. And that’s just one of the dozens of ways you’ll find rum on the menu.

Mix it with fruit or enjoy it straight, blend it up or serve it on the rocks.

However you enjoy it, it’s not summer until you have a cold rum drink in your hand.

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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 or by the gallon. Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar. Live music nightly. Black angus burger, crab cakes, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, peel & eat shrimp, calamari, crab legs, shrimp dishes, ahi tuna, fish and shrimp tacos 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. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

GRINGO’S DINER

Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza. This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 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.

Enjoy fantastic lunch selections like our yummy homemade burgers, sandwiches, B.L.T’s, hot dogs, fried baskets, awesome Philly cheesesteaks and famous hand cut French fries and shakes. Dine inside or outside. Take out is available. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 785-5400.

GUSTO RISTORANTE

Located mid island at the Fresh Market Plaza, Gusto Ristorante is an upscale Northern Italian Restaurant bringing the authentic flavors of Rome to Hilton Head. Enjoy dining in a beautiful Tuscan setting or al fresco on the garden patio. Full bar and extensive wine list available. Gusto offers dinner Sunday and Tuesday thru Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 802-2424 or visit gustohiltonhead.com for more information.

HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR Located at 37 New Orleans Road in New Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, suki yaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers, several kinds of broiled fish, salads 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 and takeout available. Open for dinner 5:30 until 10:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday and lunch, 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Call (843) 785-9800 for reservations.

HOLY TEQUILA

Located in Park Plaza, the Holy Tequila taqueria blends gourmet tacos with American flavors, Mexican street food and tequila in an eclectic atmosphere! Prepare your senses for a fusion of flavors that reaches into the heart of Mexico!

Holy Tequila combines an open kitchen with indoor/outdoor dining and a dynamic bar to create a high energy fiesta! We serve gourmet tacos, quesadillas, and smalls plates all under $10, with a full bar offering over 40 kinds of premium tequilas.

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The cuisine is modern, fun and uninhibited, just like our guests!

The restaurant is open 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily with happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. Call us at (843) 681-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.Facebook.com/HolyTequila!

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. With 50 years of casual dining experience and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hudson’s is one of the Island’s most recognized landmarks. Featuring the freshest, local seafood in the area as well as pasta, steaks, chicken and more. Kids menu available. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Bon Appétit. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772.

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 2011-18. 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 CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT

Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. 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 Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3315.

LAND’S END TAVERN

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Featuring great seafood, steaks, sandwiches and salads. A casual atmosphere with a pirate theme ensures fun for the whole family. Great kid’s menu and desserts. It’s a bounty of treasure waiting to be plundered. Serving all day, every day starting from 8 a.m.

Call (843) 671-5456 for seasonal hours.

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN & BAR

Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.

An American Bistro with southern soul serves seasonal inspired food with local beers, craft cocktails and an esoteric wine list.

Our menu is constantly changing and evolving with seasons, tides, weather and our inspirations. Dine inside or outside on our patio. A healthy children’s menu is also available. Call for hours (843) 681-3474 or online at www.luckyroosterhhi.com. (continued on page 32) TASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

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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 Sunday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 682-2444.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR

Located at 13 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. A warm and comfortable dining experience featuring Lebanese cuisine. Choose from our hearty chicken, beef or lamb kabobs, delicious seafood as well as vegan and gluten free selections including falafel, grape leaves and baba ghanouj. Our dishes are created from homemade recipes and spices from Lebanon.

Enjoy beautiful views of the harbour from our outdoor dining area or outside bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-9991 for more information or reservations.

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

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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).

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. Offering classic Italian cuisine. Homemade gnocchi, succulent veal dishes and creative fish preparations are offered nightly. The versatile wine list offers a broad selection designed to satisfy the novice or seasoned enthusiast. Reservations are suggested.

Weekly cooking classes offered in the Tuscan inspired demonstration kitchen. The adjacent Italian Market offers a wide array of Italian wines and gourmet foods. Open Monday thru Saturday beginning at 5:15 p.m. Call (843) 785-6272 or visit www.michael-anthonys.com.

OLD FORT PUB

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Serving Sunday Brunch 11-2 p.m., Bar opens at 4 p.m. daily and dinner is served nightly 5-9 p.m. Early Bird dining is served from 5-5:30. Outdoor dining available. Call (843) 681-2386 or visit OldFortPub.com for a complete menu or to make reservations.

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY

Located on 101 Marshland Rd. Waterfront dining with expansive views of Broad Creek and beyond. Serving the Island’s best steaks and freshest seafood. Extensive wine menu and great service will guarantee a wonderful dining experience. Children’s menu and large groups welcome. Serving dinner from 4:45 p.m., 7 nights a week. Call (843) 681-6040 or online at www.oldoysterfactory.com.

OMBRA

Located in the Village at Wexford. Serving authentic classical Italian cuisine. Being of Italian heritage, Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes all of the foods and wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily as well as a large variety of fish, veal, beef and game additions. An extensive wine list is available with a brilliant array of wines from every region in Italy. Open nightly from 4:30 until 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins welcome. Call (843) 842-5505 or visit us online at www.ombrahhi.com.

REDFISH

On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. on Hilton Head, and 32 Bruin Rd. in Bluffton. 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 lunch Monday thru Saturday from 11:30 a.m. and dinner daily from 5 p.m. For more information call (843) 686-3388 or (843) 837-8888 or online at www. redfishofhiltonhead.com.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle. Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 35 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, the family-friendly atmosphere will have your family dining with the Reilley family again and again. Dine indoors or outside on the deck. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday brunch. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy Hour from 4 until 7 p.m. Take-out and kids menus available. Call (843) 842-4414 for reservations or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com. #reilleyshhi.

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB

Located in Port Royal Plaza. The sister restaurant of Reilley’s Grill & Bar (located on the south end), Reilley’s North End Pub has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. (continued on page 36) 34

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Experience the family-friendly atmosphere for some local fun and Tuesday Trivia. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday Brunch.

Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy hour daily from 4 until 7p.m. Take-out available. Call (843) 681-4153 for reservations or visit reilleysnorth.com. #reilleysnorth.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS Located a at 5 Lagoon Road across from Coligny near the beach. Hilton Head’s Seafood Destination offering fresh oysters, fresh shrimp, local seafood, steaks and much much more. Featuring a fun and inviting indoor or outdoor dining experience. The owners are from Cincinnati so they have an intriguing “Cincinnati” section to their menu featuring Montgomery Inn Ribs, Big Boy Burgers and more. Extensive craft draft list, wine and creative cocktails. Want a date night?

Drop your kids off at the Art Cafe (a paint your own pottery studio located just above Rockfish) during their Kids Night Out and enjoy a night out alone! Open for brunch on weekends, lunch, happy hour and dinner 7 days a week. Call (843) 6892662 or visit online at rockfishhhi.com.

RUAN THAI HUT

Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups,

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salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.

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

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Great food, frozen drinks and live entertainment from the island’s favorite outdoor cafe. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views overlooking Braddock’s Cove in a fun and casual atmosphere. Happy Hour daily with a full menu available, plus an outdoor cookout, Salty Dog Ice Cream and Jake’s Pizza during the season.

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THE SANDBAR

New restaurant located in historic Coligny Plaza at 101 Pope Ave., just steps from the beach. The Sandbar always has something delicious cooking. With its beach inspired décor, comfortable seating and laid-back atmosphere, they are serving up modern comfort foods such as steak and frites, Jamaican Jerk lobster tails and slow cooked ribs. The Sandbar is a great place for family and friends to enjoy our new outdoor patio and bar and share appetizing food and drinks. Children will also feel welcome with their own menu of homemade healthy choices.

Hours – 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Call (843) 342-SAND (7263).

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. Early dining menu from 5 until 6 p.m. Live entertainment Tues. thru Sat. Take-out available. Reservations are “gladly” accepted. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5 until 10 p.m., and for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 7853838 or www.santafehhi.com.

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, chicken pot pie or our extensive salad bar. Full bar and wine list available. Kids menu and take-out. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call (843) 7853131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.

STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Located at 15 Executive Park Dr., just off Pope Avenue.

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. til 9:30 p.m.

Call (843) 785-7006 for reservations.

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza near BILO. 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 midnight 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, and Best Hotdog (“Hofmann from Syracuse, NY). Featuring a complete Healthy Menu that includes GlutenFree, Paleo, & Vegetarian 38

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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! Acoustic Mayhem plays every Tues. night on the patio from 6 - 9 p.m. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.

SUNSET GRILLE

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hilton Head Harbor, 43 Jenkins Rd. The Grille offers a casual fine dining experience with breathtaking sunset views. The creative menu, prepared

by Executive Chef Tom Egerton features house specialties such as Hugh’s famous hot smoked salmon, shrimp & grits, grilled sea scallops & braised lamb shank all prepared to perfection.

An extensive wine list, craft beer selection and full bar available.

Call (843) 689-6744 for reservations or visit sunsetgrillehhi.com.

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TRATTORIA DIVINA

Located in Park Plaza right outside Sea Pines Main Gate. Our atmosphere captures that artistically cozy “Local Italian Place” where pasta is made fresh daily and your meal is made to order

by Chef Hugo Lee, Zagat Top 10 Award Winning Chef. Chef’s Italian dishes are full of flavor whether you want Seafood, Steak or our Signature Dish, Lobster Pot Pie. A wine room that has a collection of over 900+, where there is something to suit everybody’s taste and a full bar. Monthly wine tastings, “Primo Martedi” the first Tuesday of each month. Open 7 nights a week; 5:00 pm until? Early Bird menu available. Walk-ins welcomed: Reservations recommended. Don’t want to cook?

Let Chef Hugo do it. Take out available. Call (843) 686-4442 www.trattoriadivina.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Enjoying our 35th year of offering casual upscale dining in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our menu features fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh and wholesome entree salads, house ground burgers, delicious pasta, and amazing homemade desserts. Outside seating is available at both locations..

Full bar and fine wines by the glass or bottle. Private dining available for 6 to 100 people. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call (843) 671-6136 (Sea Pines) or (843) 815-5551 (Bluffton) or go to www.trufflescafe. com to make reservations.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe. Serving a full bar with excellent food and waterfront view overlooking South Beach Marina and Braddock’s Cove, The Wreck offers excellent Happy Hour drink and appetizer specials. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-SEAS (7327) for seasonal hours.

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Just Breathe and

MOVE

BY CHRISTY BARONI • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Summer is here. The schedule is loose, the air is warm, and the beach is calling. It’s time to just enjoy the simple things that are right outside our doors. In the spirit of keeping things simple, let’s break the fat loss process down to its simplest form.

Just breathe. This is the easiest thing, right?

You breathe all day. Well, taking even just one deep intentional breath has so many benefits, but is rarely done at all. To breathe deeply, start by sitting in a comfortable position and place your hands on the outside of your ribcage. Pull air in through your nose until you can feel your ribcage expand front-to-back, side-to-side, and top to bottom. This is a fun game to play if you have a heart rate tracker. Simply sit and take a few deep breaths and see the impact on your resting heart rate. Just sitting when you breathe is sometimes all it takes.

But on that note, did you know that when you lose body fat most of it exhaled? Very little is lost as waste or sweat. Current science is showing us that upwards of 85% is lost through the exhalation process. Long story short: when you heat up a molecule of triglyceride (the primary fat in the human body), you end up with water, heat, and carbon dioxide. Each of these leave the body in their own fashion, with the majority being carbon dioxide which is exhaled right out into the atmosphere.

To heat up that molecule of fat, we simply need to move.

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love it, you have a better shot to be consistent.

The only caveat is that you are creating heat, so if walking is the thing you love, pick up the pace in short intervals. Consider 20:00 of alternating intervals: max effort for :60 then recovery pace for :30. Or, if doing HIIT workouts is more your style, consider including a regular Tabata into your routine. Choose a movement and complete 8 rounds of :20 max effort followed by :10 rest. You will feel fatigue set in quickly with this format, so commit to completing all 8 rounds at max effort.

Of course, putting the pieces together means we have to burn more heat than we retain. This is where we humans can overcomplicate things. The simple idea of taking intentional breath, moving with intention, can be applied to this part as well. Eat when you are hungry. Eat slowly and savor each bite.

Put your fork down and breathe between bites. The simple act of being in the moment and enjoying your food will help keep your portions right-sized.

Breathe and move. Be in the moment. Keep it simple.

Christy Baroni is a Nutrition Specialist, CrossFit L1 Trainer, and a 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 Christy@ ThriveFitnessAndNutrition.com.

Heart Beet Juice

If you haven’t heard of Healthy Habit, they are the local purveyors of delicious nourishment for the wellness-aware who opened in 2017 and were recently acquired by HHI Hospitality, the same restaurant group behind the award winning Charbar Co. and Holy Tequila. Nick Bergelt, island native and CEO of HHI Hospitality group, partnered with Kevin & Hope Yeung to grow the brand and provide unprecedented access to healthy and delicious, gourmet “fast food” at an affordable price point for the island and beyond.

Voted Hilton Head Island’s “Best Salads” for 2017, their menu consists of their delicious chopped salads in addition to wraps, bowls, juices and smoothies. On the walls of the restaurant, they share their beliefs that living well isn’t just about eating the right food, but about sharing it with the right people.

“When you dine with us, you’re dining with a community that cares enough to enrich their taste buds and their bodies. Our philosophy is simple. Food should make you feel better—not worse—and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice taste to live a healthier lifestyle. Every meal we serve is prepared to that standard,” said Healthy Habit partner and executive chef Kevin Yeung. The casual quick service cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat before hitting the beach for the day or cooling off after with a fresh fruit smoothie. With new daily innovations and creativity, the options are endless.

At Healthy Habit, you can enjoy one of their many signature salads or make your own to satisfy all your tastebud needs!

Start with the greens, try mixing in darker greens like spinach, arugula, mesclun, or kale. Then add your favorite veggies for flavor and crunch! Don’t forget about the fruits, grains, beans, nuts and seeds, which make a terrific topping, adding crunch and extra flavor. All fifteen of their dressings are made in-house daily and vary from their classic asian sesame ginger, to a signature cucumber yogurt. And don’t worry, we know beach season is here, they have fat-free dressings as well, including a a red wine vinegar, fresh lemon, or balsamic vinegar.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; treat your body right and try out Healthy Habit for great tasting and good for you food with the same convenience, speed and price of traditional fast food options…your beach body will thank you!

Arcadia Salad (vegan)

Hilton Head Colada

Sedona Salad

Citrus Bomb Juice

Dynasty Salad

Avocado Toast

55 MATHEWS DRIVE, SUITE 116 HHI, SC 29926 843.686.5600 • www.healthyhabithhi.com

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summers MEAN FAMILY FUN ON HILTON HEAD

BY RISA WILLIAMS MCMILLAN

Whether you are a local or a faithful visitor to Hilton Head, you know that summer spells fun for the whole family and there are a host of activities, events, festivals, and camps to keep everyone busy.

By land or by sea, by day or by night, if you seek, you shall find.

Here is a good starting point to plan your fun-filled calendar.

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Shelter Cove Shelter Cove Towne Centre is the perfect family destination year-round but especially in the summer months. “With so many family- oriented events and activities taking place in the park, locals and visitors can enjoy a variety of fun and entertainment for people of all ages. Families can play, shop, dine and enjoy cool treats or your favorite specialty drink from one of our great restaurants!” commented Roni Allbritton, General Manager of Shelter Cove Towne Center. For specifics on events, check out www. sheltercovetownecentre.com and like them on Facebook.

• Summer Jams and Fireworks in the Park Each Tuesday evening, June 12 – August 14 Details below.

• Carolina Dreamers Car Club Classic Car Shows in the Park Each 4th Thursday of the month Free and open to the public. Come and display your car or just come and enjoy up close these great cars from early classics to modern exotic cars and everything in between. 50/50 Raffle and a chance to win great prizes!

Summer Jams in Shelter Cove Park Brought to you by the Island Rec Center, Summer Jams are held on Tuesdays starting June 12th and ending August 14 at Shelter Cove Park.

There is family fun galore all evening and fireworks will light up the sky at dusk. Entertainment is provided by the Surf’s Jeff Taylor and DJ Alan Palchak. The kids will have a ball while they enjoy bounce houses, a rock wall, and a zip line. It is free to attend with concessions and kid’s area

sold separately. Check out the Island Rec Center’s website for more details. www.islandreccenter.org. *There will be no fireworks on July 3rd as there will be a huge show and celebration on July 4th.

Shuttle service will be available for this event from designated parking areas.

• Movies in the Park Each Thursday evening, June 14 – August 16 Brought to you by SCTC merchants, free familyoriented movies begin at 9 p.m. Movies are shown on a large inflated screen at the park pavilion.

Coolers and pets are welcome.

• Sunset Celebrations in the Park Each Friday evening, June 15 – August 17, 7-10 p.m.

Enjoy the lineup of Deas Guyz, Cranford Hollow, Headliners and Target. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the awesome Broad Creek breeze while listening and dancing to your favorite music! Coolers and pets are welcome.

The Salty Dog Cafe All summer through mid-August, South Beach Marina is an activity hub and must-visit family destination. From feasting on fresh seafood at the iconic Salty Dog Cafe to tasting homemade ice cream while walking the docks and taking in the sights, South Beach will have your senses reeling. “With so much for everyone of any age to do, combined with the natural beauty of South Beach, it’s easy to understand why we have so many families making return trips year after year,” commented Brittany Jackett, Marketing Director.

Nightly live music sets the perfect scene for a cocktail with a view of beautiful Braddock Cove. Plus, each day of the week features Complimentary Children’s Entertainment including the likes of DJ Crush, Ben the Juggler, glitter tattoos, turtle trackers, and face painting. Additionally, everyone can take their souvenir Salty Dog t-shirt and transform it into one-of-a-kind work of art at the mobile tie-dye truck! Event details/times available at www.saltydog.com. * Salty Dog Happy Hour Music Cruise – If you need a refreshing 90 minute cruise on the water after a tough day on the beach, the Salty Dog Music Cruise is just the ticket. This

happy hour party cruise is on a 63’ powered catamaran with upper and lower decks. The full bar will beckon you and serves your favorite beverages. Cruises sweep through Calibogue Sound, accompanied by dolphins and a fresh breeze. An Islandinspired food and beverage menu, plus tropical tunes help to set the mood. Please note these cruises are 21 and over. To book your cruise, go to cruise.saltydog.com.

Coastal Discovery Museum According to Coastal Discovery’s Robin Swift, “The Mission Statement for the Coastal Discovery Museum ‘is to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry and that is what our programs are based on. We want children to discover connections between living things, air, land and water for greater awareness of our fragile environment.” Every day of the week offers a new discovery. For a complete listing of hands-on fun, go to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

• Discovery Lab Open House Monday and Wednesday 2-4 p.m. in the Tom Peeples Discovery Lab, $2 per person donation.

Tom Peeples’ Discovery Lab is an immersion into our fascinating Lowcountry critters, both water and land, like fish, horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, frogs, lizards, snakes and an alligator. Kids discover fascinating stories about the Lowcountry’s history and environment through hands-on interactive displays and games.

• Reptiles and Amphibians Tuesday 1-2 p.m. in the Tom Peeples’ Discovery Lab, $10 adult, $5 child (ages 5-12).

Alligators, snakes and turtles oh my! Participants will take a closer look at the unique characteristics of local reptiles and amphibians as well as interact with a few live specimens and discover the importance of these often misunderstood animals. They will learn how to protect these amazing creatures and safely enjoy sharing the Lowcountry with them.

• Sea Turtle Life Thursday 1-2 p.m. in the Tom Peeples’ Discovery Lab, $10 adult, $5 child (ages 5-12).

Sea turtles live an extraordinary life and one that is fraught with peril. Kids will explore the amazing journey of Loggerhead Sea Turtles from egg to adulthood and discover how they can help protect these sea creatures that have been around for 110 million years. They will not see live sea turtles but this is a hands-on, eyeopening, experience filled with unique educational materials to see, touch and interact with.

• Blue Crab Discovery, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m., $15 adult, $10 child.

Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab. Participants will experience catching, cooking, picking and tasting.

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Harbour Town Harbour Town in Sea Pines hardly needs an introduction as just about everybody that vacations on Hilton Head visits the iconic lighthouse and horseshoe shaped marina. Aside from the beautiful backdrop, there is something for everyone in the forms of shopping, food, and entertainment. According to Rob Bender, Director of Recreation & Marine Operations, “There is no shortage of family fun in Harbour Town. Grab an ice cream cone and a beverage and watch the sunset and the dolphins swim by. We have rebuilt the pier that was destroyed during Hurricane Mathew which now sports a covered pavilion and a big new sign that has become a huge photo-op.” They have a large selection of water sports and charter operations including dolphin watch and pirate cruises, and the playground is always teeming with activity. As far as entertainment, there is live music at the Quarterdeck and Harbourside Café as well as in the evenings under the Oak Tree. “Greg Russell is one of the highlights of family fun and has been entertaining families for over 40 years,” commented Rob. For more information, go to www.seapines.com/recreation/harbour-town.

• Greg Russell will be performing Under the Oak, Monday through Friday from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and The Nice Guys will entertain on Sundays. ..

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The Sandbox The Sandbox is a non-profit interactive children’s museum that opens up a world of imagination for little ones with exhibits, activities, crafts, and events. ”Our summer camps are geared for children 3-10 and include a combination of play with educational content for a wonderful learning experience during the month of July,” said the Sandbox’s Caroline Rinehart. The Sandbox offers 4 themes and offers daily and weekly camps. Children will enjoy supervised play time in the Museum, fun activities and crafts pertaining to their week’s theme, educational activities that stimulate their senses, messy fun outside as well as air conditioned play inside. “Our camp time is 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -- A little earlier than most as we want the children to enjoy the museum for a portion of the time before we open to the public at 10 a.m.,” Caroline added. For more information about the Sandbox as well as museum hours, pricing, and to reserve your spot for summer camp, please call 843842-7645 or visit www.the sandbox.org.

THEMES 2018 • July 2-6 -- Sandbox Science Lab (4 days, no camp on July 4th) • July 9-13 -- Extreme S.T.E.A.M. • July 16-20 -- Ocean Commotion (4 days, no camp on July 18th) • July 23-27 -- Space Odyssey

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Ever-mindful of educating our youth, the Arts Center has a full line-up of events and workshops for kids as well as a few encore productions on the schedule. “The summer is alive with excitement at the Arts Center, truly with something for all ages! We have summer camps that include performing and visual arts for youth as well as STEAM camps which make learning an absolute blast!” said Andrea Gannon, marketing director for the Arts Center.

• Take the Stage!

Session I: June 11-15 Session II: July 9-13 This one week camp will explore music, dance, and drama and create a mini showcase performance on Friday.

• Mixed- Up Masterpieces Session I: June 11-15 Session II: July 9-13 Students will study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2D and 3D masterpieces.

• Kids N’ Clay Camp June 18-21 June 29 Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand building techniques: including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing, and more!

• Theatre Camp 2018 Session I: June 25-29 Session II: July 23-27 Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but will also be the production crew. Campers will learn how to write scripts, understand and develop characters, create sets, props, and design costumes.

• STEAM Camp July 30-August 3 STEAM Summer Camp is an exciting and hands-on learning opportunity for youth, with a special emphasis on the STEAM curriculum areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). During this fun-filled week campers will learn about concepts such as vibrations, circuits, forces of motion, simple machines, and electromagnetism.

• SUMMER PRODUCTIONS Saturday Night Fever, June 20 – July 29.

CSN Songs, the music of Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Aug. 31 & Sept. 1.

Main Street Youth Theatre The Main Street Youth Theatre does a big production every summer and this year’s blockbuster will be Grease. According to the Youth Theatre’s Cinda Seamon, “We try to do something with a big cast for the summer show. Everyone knows the music to Grease so it will be a great family show. Our mission is to put young actors in the spotlight.” Grease will be performed between June 21st and July 1st. The Youth Theatre will also hold summer classes and workshops in things like Jazz or Broadway for budding performers. For more information, go to MYST.org or visit them on Facebook.

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Junior Jazz Camp Did you know that Hilton Head is home to one of the region’s most incredible summer music camps?

The Hilton Head Jazz Camp was started in 2011 as collaboration between local music director James Berry and the Junior Jazz Foundation. “The camp has grown into a summer destination for aspiring middle and high school musicians from all across the country to work with fifteen amazing faculty and additional guest artists in big bands, combos, masterclasses and much more,” said James, camp director. “This unique week long camp offers in-depth instruction for all traditional jazz instruments along with specialized programs for vocal jazz and jazz strings. With overnight accommodations, an internationally renowned faculty, and scholarships available, this is a fantastic option for any aspiring musician between the ages of 14-20.” In 2017, 105 students representing many schools across the country attended these jazz camps. All of the programs are hosted at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Visit hhjazzcamp.com for more information and to register.

• The Hilton Head Jazz Clinic June 25-29 For beginning jazz students, ages 10-14.

• The 2018 Hilton Head Jazz Camp - July 9-14 This jazz camp is available to aspiring intermediate and advanced music students who wish to improve their jazz skills with an immersive study.

• Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute - June 25-29 For specialized jazz guitar instruction, ages 14-18.

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TASTE OF SERVICES & SWEETS

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) 785-3633 or online at www.delisheeyo.com.

THE ICE CREAM CONE An island tradition since 1971 serving the most scrumptious selection of premium ice cream, soft serve frozen yogurts, shakes, malts, floats and sundaes. A wide array of flavors and toppings make it easy to create your special treat or try one of our new novelites. Open daily from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Follow the herd...to The Ice Cream Cone in Coligny Plaza next to Coligny Hardware. Call (843) 785-4440.

ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPE

Located in Coligny Plaza. The best homemade confections anywhere. Offering16 flavors of fudge made fresh daily,

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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 24th 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. Located Oceanside at Coligny Plaza. Call (843) 341-5587.

SNO CONES BY CHRIS Located in Palmetto Bay Marina right across from One HHI & Island Head Watersports at 114 Helmsman Way. Chill out at the coolest place on Hilton Head. Come in and enjoy a delicious sno cone treat…with nearly 40 flavors to pick from…the flavor combinations are endless! Be sure to try one with our new marshmallow or caramel toppings too!

See the island’s largest and only exhibit of world famous icons made entirely out of Legos! Open everyday from 1 - 8 p.m., May through October. (843) 683-0592.

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.

YELLOW CAB

The largest cab fleet on Hilton Head. All vehicles are radio dispatched, late model sedans or mini-vans. Serving all area airports. Service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Providing great service and comfortable air-conditioned transportation. Call (843) 686-6666.

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TASTE OF LUNCH A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange.

Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Potato chip meatloaf, Charleston fried green tomato sandwich, shrimp & grits, Southern Belle salad and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites. Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard.

Experience the island, love the food! Serving Lunch Monday Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday 12 - 3 p.m. and Dinner 4:30 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday and Brunch on Saturday 9 - 12 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or visit us online at www.hhbackyard.com.

AMIGO’S CAFÉ Y CANTINA

The original Amigo’s is located at 70 Pope Avenue in the Circle Center. Quick, casual and healthy Mexican food prepared fresh daily. Featuring the best burrito outside of Baja, quesadillas, tacos, amazing BBQ chicken salad, Jimmy’s World Famous Margaritas and ice cold beer. This local favorite has been serving islanders and visitors for over 24 years. Dine in or take-out available. Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-TACO (8226) or or check us out on Facebook.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET CAFE

Located at 69 Pope Avenue. With a tag line of “Not your everyday Mexican” one can only imagine what a familyfriendly, fun restaurant Aunt Chilada’s is to both locals and visitors alike! Located on the south-end of Hilton Head, visit Aunt Chilada’s for fresh margaritas, fajitas, and even crab legs!

The huge, covered outdoor patio is perfect for all gatherings.

Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. Kids menu available.

A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 785-7700 or visit auntchiladashhi.com. #auntchiladashhi.

BIG BAMBOO

Just steps from the beach, the Big Bamboo is located in Coligny Plaza on North Forest Beach Drive. Featuring fresh seafood, fish tacos, delicious salads and the build your own burgers, the Big Bamboo provides an all American menu in a laid back beach atmosphere. Thirsty? Try a famous margarita as you sit amongst the WWII memorablia and the Bamboo inspired island vibe. Full bar and kids menu available. Serving lunch Mon-Sat. 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call (843) 686-3443.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

Located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes. Big Jim’s offers a relaxed dining option for families, golfers and Hilton Head Island residents and visitors alike.

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for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes, including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizza plus homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-thebone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, take-out orders and catering. Enjoy Happy Hour weekdays from 4 - 7 p.m. Call (843) 785-1165 for more information.

BRITISH OPEN PUB

Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Authentic English fare served in attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar

by Titleist. Featuring our famous Fish n’ Chips or Sandwedges like the Aberdeen Burger, Clubhouse Classic, Wexford Reuben, English Dip and Lobster Roll. Full bar and beers, ales, and stouts from around the world. Serving daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

All New Location at 6 Target Road on Hilton Head and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for over 35 years! Unique Island Location highlights fresh seafood, daily specials, great signature sandwiches (Grouper melt & Po Boy’s) and more in one of Hilton Head’s favorite dining destinations. Fantastic outdoor deck and bar. Open daily from 11 a.m. until late. Call (843) 785-2400 or (843) 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina, just off Helmsman Way. With a pet-friendly patio as well as indoor dining, Carolina Crab Company offers an array of fresh seafood, burgers, crab legs, Lowcountry boil and daily Chef specials. Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. Happy hour from 4 - 7 p.m. at the bars. A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 842-2016 for reservations or visit carolinacrabco.com. #carolinacrabco.

CHARBAR CO

Located in Park Plaza right outside Sea Pines Plantation on

Hilton Head. A local favorite serving a chef inspired menu featuring award winning gourmet burgers, signature sandwiches, veggie and shrimp burgers and salads that are as great as our burgers — all for around $8-10 with quick casual dining experience. We feature a fun and inviting indoor/outdoor environment with a full bar and a music collection spanning the decades. Voted Hilton Head Island “People’s Choice Best Burger”, 1st Place Winner of Burgers & Brews 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016 & 2017! Open daily from 11:30-10 p.m. Kids menu and takeout available. Call us at (843) 785-CHAR (2427) or online at www.Facebook.com/CharbarCo!

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 Take-out. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., and dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 p.m. Call (843) 7859277 or check us out online at www.charliesgreenstar.com.

CHOW DADDY’S

Located at 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the island’s newest and most creative restaurants offers a healthy alternative to casual dining. Slow roasting their pork and chicken over pure applewood and using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Menu items include, Homemade White Bean and Kale Soup, Kale and Quinoa Salad, Oven Roasted Vegetable Bowl, A Ground in house Prime Rib Burger, Great Tacos. Full bar, extensive wine selection and great cocktails. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terrace. For reservations call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.

THE CRAZY CRAB

Two great waterfront locations- South end in the heart of Harbour Town in Sea Pines and North end Hwy. 278 overlooking Jarvis Creek. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurants are a must-visit for those enjoying all Hilton Head has to offer.

Fresh local seafood is prepared any way you wish – broiled, fried, steamed, blackened, etc. Gluten free and vegan options also available. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Brunch at Harbour Town served Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. See the largest salt-water aquarium on Hilton Head (Hwy. 278 location). Call (843) 363-2722 (Harbour Town), (843) 6815021 (Jarvis Creek) or visit thecrazycrab.com. #crazycrabhhi.

DELISHEEYO

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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 online at www.delisheeyo.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 7 days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.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 lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at ww.elasgrille.com.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located at 11 Simmons Road, mid-island on Broad Creek.

Fishcamp is Hilton Head’s favorite casual waterfront dining destination. Enjoy delicious seafood, steaks and more in a chic, backyard, fish camp style setting complete with a bocce court, ladder golf, jenga, a fire pit and sunset views. Choose from lunch selections such as a Surf ‘N Turf Burger, Shrimp & Polenta, or an Oyster Po’ Boy (just to name a few). Dine indoors, or enjoy the large, pet-friendly patio and bar while soaking in the view. Lunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Happy hour at the outdoor bar (heated on cool nights) and hightop tables from 4 - 6 p.m. daily. Bar menu available starting at 3 p.m., dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., bar open until midnight. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call (843) 8422267 for reservations. View full menus at fishcamphhi.com. #fishcamphhi.

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center.

This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven. Hang out in our friendly lounge and enjoy a nice selection of appetizers and cocktails while viewing your favorite sporting event on our HDTV’s. Take-out available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 341-2225 or online at www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com.

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offering a “web-footed lickin” menu and an enormous amount of frozen daiquiris by the glass or by the gallon. Outside seating with retractable roof, beach area and tiki bar. Black angus burger, crab cakes, pizza, prime rib sandwich, salads, subs, wraps, peel and eat shrimp, calamari, crab legs, shrimp dishes, ahi tuna, fish and shrimp tacos 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. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

GRINGO’S DINER

Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza. This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 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.

Enjoy fantastic lunch selections like our yummy homemade burgers, sandwiches, B.L.T’s, hot dogs, fried baskets, awesome Philly cheesesteaks and famous hand cut French fries and shakes. Dine inside or outside. Take out is available. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Call (843) 785-5400.

HINOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT AND SUSHI BAR Located at 37 New Orleans Road in New Orleans Plaza. Enjoy traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, suki yaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. The very extensive menu includes dozens of appetizers, several kinds of broiled fish, salads 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 and take-out available. Open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday and dinner from 5:30 until 10 p.m., Monday thru Saturday.

Call (843) 785-9800.

HOLY TEQUILA

Located in Park Plaza, the Holy Tequila taqueria blends gourmet tacos with American flavors, Mexican street food and tequila in an eclectic atmosphere! Prepare your senses for a fusion of flavors that reaches into the heart of Mexico!

Holy Tequila combines an open kitchen with indoor/outdoor dining and a dynamic bar to create a high energy fiesta! We serve gourmet tacos, quesadillas, and smalls plates all under $10 with a full bar offering over 40 kinds of premium tequilas.

The cuisine is modern, fun and uninhibited, just like our guests!

The restaurant is open 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily with happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m. Call us at (843) 681-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.Facebook.com/HolyTequila!

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. With 45 years of casual dining experience and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hudson’s is one of the Island’s most recognized landmarks. Featuring the freshest, local seafood in the area as well as pasta, steaks, chicken and more. Kids menu available. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Bon Appetit. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772.

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KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT

Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. 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 Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3315.

LAND’S END TAVERN

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Featuring great seafood, steaks, sandwiches and salads. A casual atmosphere with a pirate theme ensures fun for the whole family. Great kid’s menu and desserts. It’s a bounty of treasure waiting to be plundered. Serving all day, every day starting from 8 a.m.

Call (843) 671-5456 for seasonal hours.

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 Sunday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 682-2444.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR

Located at 13 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. A warm and comfortable dining experience featuring Lebanese cuisine. Choose from our hearty chicken, beef or lamb kabobs, delicious seafood as well as vegan and gluten free selections including falafel, grape leaves and baba ghanouj. Our dishes are created from homemade recipes and spices from Lebanon.

Enjoy beautiful views of the harbour from our outdoor dining area or outside bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-9991 for more information or reservations.

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).

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE

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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 Daily Monday thru Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI

Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza and North Island at Port Royal Plaza. 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 and wine available. Open for lunch Monday thru Saturday at 11:30 a.m., and Sunday brunch from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-9020 or (843) 342-4472.

POOL BAR JIM’S

Located overlooking the beach at the Sea Crest at 10 North Forest Beach. Local legend Pool Bar Jim has combined with culinary favorite A Lowcountry Backyard in the perfect setting for tropical and exotic drinks and great lowcountry cuisine. With beautiful views, tasty beverages and delicious food, this is a destination not to be missed. Call for Seasonal Hours.

Call (843) 816-4648.

REDFISH

On the Corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. on Hilton Head, and 32 Bruin Rd. in Bluffton. Serving Innovative Cuisine in a unique and inviting atmosphere. Specializing in excellent seafood, steaks, salads and daily specials. Attached bar and retail wine shop with over 1,000 selections of fine wines.

Outdoor seating available. Serving lunch Monday thru Saturday from 11:30 a.m. and dinner daily from 5 p.m. Call (843) 6863388 or (843) 837-8888 or online at redfishofhiltonhead.com.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle. Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 35 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, the family-friendly atmosphere will have your family dining with the Reilley family again and again. Dine indoors or outside on the deck. Enjoy daily lunch and dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday brunch. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week from 11 a.m. Happy Hour from 4 until 7 p.m. Take-out and kids menus available. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com. #reilleyshhi.

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB

Located in Port Royal Plaza. The sister restaurant of Reilley’s Grill & Bar (located on the south end), Reilley’s North End Pub has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head for over 30 years. With a

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sophisticated warm ambiance, Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. Experience the family-friendly atmosphere for some local fun and Tuesday Trivia. Enjoy daily lunch and dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday Brunch. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy hour daily from 4 until 7p.m. Take-out available.

Call (843) 681-4153 or visit reilleysnorth.com. #reilleysnorth.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS Located a at 5 Lagoon Road across from Coligny near the beach. Hilton Head’s Seafood Destination offering local seafood, fish and chips, shrimp po’ boys, she crab soup, hand rolled hush puppies and much much more! Featuring a fun and inviting indoor or outdoor dining experience. The owners are from Cincinnati so they have an intriguing “Cincinnati” section to their menu featuring Montgomery Inn Ribs, Big Boy Burgers and more. Extensive craft draft list, wine and creative cocktails. Want to paint? Rockfish also offers lunch upstairs at the Art Cafe (the island’s paint your own pottery studio). Open for brunch on weekends, lunch, happy hour and dinner 7 days a week. Call (843) 689-2662 or visit online at rockfishhhi.com.

RUAN THAI HUT

Located at 1107 Main Street. Serving Authentic Thai fare using the freshest ingredients available. Mild to very hot, you can choose the spice level of your meal. Appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and kids meals round out an extensive menu with something for all ages. Sit inside or outside on the comfortable patio. Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner. Call (843) 681-3700.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Great food, frozen drinks and live entertainment from the island’s favorite outdoor cafe. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views overlooking Braddock’s Cove in a fun and casual atmosphere.

Happy Hour daily with a full menu available, plus an outdoor cookout, Salty Dog Ice Cream and Jake’s Pizza during the season. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

THE SANDBAR

New restaurant located in historic Coligny Plaza at 101 Pope Ave., just steps from the beach. The Sandbar always has something delicious cooking. With its beach inspired décor, comfortable seating and laid-back atmosphere, they are serving up modern comfort foods such as homemade burgers, amazing tacos, chargrilled oysters and Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf sandwich. The Sandbar is a great place for family and friends to enjoy our new outdoor bar and patio and share appetizing food and drinks. Children will also feel welcome with their own menu of homemade healthy choices. Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (843) 342-SAND (7263).

SANTA FE CAFÉ

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cuisine featuring our Quesadilla Soup and Salad Trio, Santa Fe Salad, Fish Tacos, Steak Fajitas and many other great lunch selections. Excellent wine list, wide selection of imported beer and full bar. Take-out available. Open for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Dinner 7 nights a week from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 785-3838 or santafehhi.com.

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, chicken pot pie or our extensive salad bar. Full bar and wine list available. Kids menu and take-out. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call (843) 7853131 or check us out onlineat www.skilletscafe.com.

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza near BILO. An American style tavern, select from our $7 lunch menu, paleo bowls, or choose from popular items like our NY Hofmann hot dogs, butcher ground burgers, homemade black bean burgers, 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 11:30 a.m. until midnight daily. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.

SUNSET GRILLE

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hilton Head Harbor, 43 Jenkins Rd. The Grille offers a casual fine dining experience with breathtaking sunset views. The lunch menu offers a great selection of gorgeous salads, Mussels provencal, shrimp & grits, smoked salmon and the famous stuffed burger as well as daily specials. Come enjoy a fantastic lunch with fantastic views. Lunch is Tuesday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Call (843) 689-6744. www.sunsetgrillehhi.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Delicious home-made soups, fabulous salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and fresh seafood. Casual cafés dining in a friendly and upscale atsmophere featuring the freshest food and finest service for over 30 years. Full bar and fine wines available by the glass or bottle. Don’t forget to try one of our outrageous desserts. Outside seating available.

Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call (843) 671-6136 or 815-5551 or go to www. trufflescafe.com to make reservations.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe. Serving a full bar with excellent food and waterfront view overlooking South Beach Marina and Braddock’s Cove, The Wreck offers excellent Happy Hour drink and appetizer specials. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-SEAS (7327) for seasonal hours.

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CELEBRATING THE Island Restaurant Scene Winning awards and capturing the attention of the world, our area’s chefs and restaurateurs are putting Hilton Head Island on the culinary map.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

No one needs to be told how incredible our island’s culinary scene is and how fortunate we are to have so many world-class establishments on our shores. It’s something locals and visitors have known for years, but now it seems the word is out and some of the biggest names in the culinary world are discovering Hilton Head Island.

Start with the James Beard House, which recently hosted a special celebration of the island called “Hilton Head Surf and Sand.” The famed New York City home of the James Beard Foundation is renowned for pushing the culinary envelope and showcasing the country’s up-and-coming elite chefs, and it invited six of our own out to introduce the world to Hilton Head cuisine.

“That was a hell of a dinner and a great week,” said Lucky Rooster’s Clayton Rollison,

who joined FARM’s Brandon Carter, Hudson’s Andrew Carmines, Beach House’s Tim Nelson, SERG Group’s Nick Unangst and Poseidon’s Chris Carge for the dinner.

The dinner served as an introduction to our local foodways, and the unique intersection we occupy between Southern staples and seafood. Alongside oysters from our area waters were items like Whipped Ossabaw Island Pig Lardo, May River Blue Crab with Anson Mills Laurel-Aged Charleston Gold Rice and Geechie Boy Mill Cornbread Cake.

“It was definitely an experience I’ll never forget,” said Carmines. “It was a total honor and just felt like we were at the Olympics. You have a feeling when you’re there of being somewhere very special, just because of the people who have been through there and cooked in that house.”

The James Beard Foundation is not alone in their praise for the island’s restaurant scene. Venerable restaurant rating agency AAA recently released its list of three- and four-diamond restaurants, dropping a glittering array of jewels on our island.

At the top of the list, Old Fort Pub received four diamonds, making it one of just 11 in the entire state of South Carolina and the only one in Beaufort County. In their assessment, AAA’s inspector wrote, “In a gated community atop the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway, the setting offers spectacular sunset views. Couple this with the mature menu and seasoned service for an unrivaled dining experience. Sea Island bouillabaisse, wild Atlantic shrimp over lobster risotto cake and rack of lamb represent the contemporary, perfectly prepared creations. Sinful homemade desserts, such as chocolate pecan pie, end a perfect evening.”

Breaking that down further, Old Fort Pub received a 4.4 rating on food, a 4 for service and 4.3 for decor on a scale of 1 to 5.

In addition to Old Fort Pub’s honor, AAA also bestowed 24 island restaurants with Three Diamond Awards (see sidebar).

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BREAKOUT ONE: Twenty-four restaurants received Three Diamond Awards from AAA. They are: • Claude & Uli’s Bistro • CQ’s Restaurant • Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse Restaurant • Flora’s Italian Cafe • Alfred’s Restaurant • Bonefish Grill • Catch 22 • Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte • Coast • Frankie Bones Restaurant • HH Prime • HogsHead Kitchen & Wine Bar • The Jazz Corner • Live Oak • Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana • Okko • The Old Oyster Factory • Ombra Cucina Rustica • Red Fish Restaurant • Ruan Thai Cuisine • Sage Room • Sante Fe Cafe • The Studio • Wise Guys

BREAKOUT TWO: A few facts on Four Diamond Awards from the experts at AAA • For 2018, 52 restaurants were newly added to the AAA Four Diamond Award list.

• A total of 665 restaurants throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean received the Four Diamond Rating in the past 12 months, qualifying them for the 2018 Four Diamond Award list.

• Four Diamond restaurants account for just 2.1 percent of the more than 31,000 AAA Inspected & Approved restaurants.

• States/provinces with the most Four Diamond restaurants: California (74), Florida (54), Ontario (49), New York (46), Texas (31), Nevada (25), Quebec (21), Colorado (19) and British Columbia (19).

• Cities with the most Four Diamond restaurants: New York (35), Las Vegas (22), Toronto (19), San Francisco (16), Chicago (14), Vancouver (12), Atlanta (11) and Niagara-on-the-Lake (11).

• The Green Room in Wilmington, Delaware, is the longest tenured Four Diamond restaurant, since 1985 when AAA began rolling out Diamond Ratings for restaurants.

• An additional 84 restaurants have maintained the Four Diamond Rating for 20 or more years.

• States/provinces with the greatest number of Four Diamond establishments (hotels and restaurants): California (247) – 173 hotels/74 restaurants; Florida (199) – 145 hotels/54 restaurants; New York (139) – 93 hotels/46 restaurants; Texas (126) – 95 hotels/31 restaurants; Ontario (101) – 52 hotels/49 restaurants; Illinois (71) – 56 hotels/15 restaurants and Arizona (64) – 47 hotels/17 restaurants.

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A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange.

Capture the true essence of the island while enjoying local and regional inspired cuisine featuring owner Dave and Raina Peck’s family recipes. Choose from Uncle Bill’s biscuits and gravy, James Island crab cake benedict, Backyard benedict, Bananas Foster french toast and a wide selection of other lowcountry favorites. Dine in or outside in the comfortable backyard. Experience the island, love the food! Serving Lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday 12 - 3 p.m. and Dinner 4:30 - 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday and Brunch on Saturday 9 - 12 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call (843) 785YARD (9273) or visit us online at hbackyard.com.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

Located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes. Big Jim’s offers a relaxed dining option for families, golfers and Hilton Head Island residents and visitors alike.

Enjoy big screen TVs and expanded outdoor seating overlooking the Jones course - the perfect place to watch all of your favorite sports year-round! Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes, including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizza plus homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, takeout orders and catering. Enjoy Happy Hour weekdays from 4 - 7 p.m. Call (843) 785-1165 for more information.

BRITISH OPEN PUB

Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Fabulous Brunch served in an authentic English style pub. Choose from Watson’s Steak & Eggs, Eggs Faldo (Benedict), Old Tom Morris Omelette, Pancakes, Cinnamon French Toast and more. Serving bottomless Mimosa’s and made from scratch Bloody Mary’s. Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

All new location at 6 Target Road on Hilton Head and in Bluffton on the Calhoun Street Promenade. Serving Sunday brunch featuring shrimp & grits, steak & eggs, crab cake benedict, prime rib benedict, French toast, omelettes and much more. Wash it all down with a Captain Woody’s Bloody Mary, May River Mimosa or Promenade Poinsetta.

Open for brunch on Sunday’s only from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-2400 or (843) 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

THE CRAZY CRAB

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overlooking Jarvis Creek. The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurants are a must-visit for those enjoying all Hilton Head has to offer.

Fresh local seafood is prepared any way you wish – broiled, fried, steamed, blackened, etc. Gluten free and vegan options also available. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

Brunch at Harbour Town served Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. See the largest salt-water aquarium on Hilton Head (Hwy. 278 location). Call (843) 363-2722 (Harbour Town), (843) 6815021 (Jarvis Creek) or visit thecrazycrab.com. #crazycrabhhi.

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 online at www.delisheeyo.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 lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located at 11 Simmons Road, mid-island on Broad Creek.

Fishcamp is Hilton Head’s favorite casual waterfront dining destination. Enjoy delicious brunch, seafood, steaks and more in a chic, backyard, fish camp style setting complete with a bocce court, ladder golf, jenga, a fire pit and sunset views.

Choose from brunch selections such as a Stuffed French Toast (with Snickers bars filling!), Smoked Salmon Benedict, or Steak and Eggs (just to name a few). Dine indoors, or enjoy the large, pet-friendly patio and bar while soaking in the view.

Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch daily from 11 a.m.

- 3 p.m. Bar menu available starting at 3 p.m., dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., bar open until midnight. Call (843) 8422267 for reservations. View full menus at fishcamphhi.com. #fishcamphhi.

GRINGO’S DINER

Located at 6 Lagoon Rd., near the beach in Coligny Plaza.

This cozy and comfortable diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 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, and more. Dine inside or outside.

Take out is available. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Call (843) 785-5400.

HOLY TEQUILA

Located at 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza-- Holy Tequila has a new weekend brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday & Sundays that will blow your taste buds away.

Come sample the island’s best brunch with favorites like churro french toast, steak and egg tacos, shrimp and grits and huevos rancheros on our open air indoor/ outdoor patio!

Brunch drink specials include $3 Mimosas and $5 Specialty brunch cocktails and margaritas! Call 843-681-TACO (8226) to reserve your space!

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Located at 1 Hudson Rd. on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. Enjoy a wide variety of sweet and savory Lowcountry dishes complete with brunch cocktails and sweeping views of Port Royal Sound. Lots of seafood-focused menu items featuring extremely fresh and local products like Blue Crab Benedict, Cathead Biscuits and Gravy, Shrimp and Grits and many more. Serving Brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call (843) 681-2772 or online at www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT

Located in Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue. Enjoy Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence. Our Sunday brunch buffet features beignets, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, grits, fruit and a made-to-order omelette station with eggs benedict. For a sampling of our regular weekday menu, choose from french toast, crabcake benedict, Mississippi tall stack pancakes, café au lait, quiche and a creole omelette.

Open Monday from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m until 9 p.m.

Call (843) 785-3315.

LAND’S END

Located in Sea Pines at South Beach Marina overlooking beautiful Braddock’s Cove, Land’s End Tavern is one of the few Hilton Head Island restaurants with a spectacular, waterfront

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view. Complete with a broad selection of breakfast favorites, plus Lowcountry staples like Crab Cake Benedict and Shrimp and Grits. Land’s End Tavern is a casual atmosphere with a pirate theme that the whole family will enjoy. Open daily from 8 a.m.

Call (843) 671-5456 for seasonal hours.

OLD FORT PUB

Located at 63 Skull Creek Drive on the Intra-coastal Waterway, Old Fort Pub provides the perfect setting for enjoying a spectacular Sunday Brunch. Served every Sunday from 11-2 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of “New Southern” favorites inspired with influences from around the globe. Outdoor dining available. Call (843) 681-2386 or visit OldFortPub.com for a complete menu or to make reservations.

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 Daily Monday thru Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Call (843) 686-3232 for more information.

PLANTATION CAFÉ & DELI

Located South Island at 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza and North Island at Port Royal Plaza. 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 beverages 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 (843) 785-9020 or (843) 342-4472.

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR

Located in Reilley’s Plaza, just off Sea Pines Circle. Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 35 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, the family-friendly atmosphere will have your family dining with the Reilley family again and again. Dine indoors or outside on the deck. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday brunch or lunch with friends on the patio. Lunch 11 a.m. Mon. - Sat. and dinner 5 p.m. served seven days a week. Brunch on Sundays 11:30 a.m. Happy Hour from 4 until 7 p.m. Take-out and kids menus available. Reservations accepted. Call (843) 842-4414 or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com. @reilleyshhi.

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB

Located in Port Royal Plaza. The sister restaurant of Reilley’s

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Grill & Bar (located on the south end), Reilley’s North End Pub has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. Experience the family-friendly atmosphere for some local fun and Tuesday Trivia. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday Brunch 11 a.m., or lunch with friends. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy hour daily from 4 until 7 p.m.

Take-out available. Reservations accepted. Call (843) 681-4153 or visit reilleysnorth.com. #reilleysnorth.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS Located a at 5 Lagoon Road across from Coligny near the beach. New weekend brunch from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The fabulous brunch menu includes Award winning pulled pork omelet, crab cake Benedict, breakfast sliders, ribs n eggs and the “Rocky” omelet that features a Cincinnati favorite goetta and much much more! Offering breakfast cocktails including a bottomless mimosa option. Open for brunch on weekends, lunch, happy hour and dinner 7 days a week. Call (843) 689-2662 or visit online at rockfishhhi.com.

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. A wide beverage variety including fresh coffees, juices, bloody marys, and more. Dine inside or on the patio (Dog Friendly). Open daily from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call (843) 785-3131 or check us out online at www.skilletscafe.com.

SUNSET GRILLE

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Hilton Head Harbor, 43 Jenkins Rd. The Grille offers a casual fine dining experience with breathtaking sunset views. One of the best brunches on Hilton Head. Offering Linda’s deep dish-quiche, fried chicken & biscuits with bacon gravy, filet mignon over bleu cheese grits, crab cake benedict and many more island favorites. Voted one of the best bloody mary’s in the Southeast by Garden & Gun Magazine. An amazing brunch with an amazing view. Call (843) 689-6744 for reservations. Sunday Brunch is 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Online at www.sunsetgrillehhi.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Fabulous weekend brunch in a casual cafe featuring the freshest food and finest service. Featuring Eggs Benedict and a full lunch menu. Outside seating available at Belfair location.

Open for brunch Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Call (843) 671-6136 or 815-5551 or go to www.trufflescafe.com.

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TASTE OF NIGHTLIFE / LOUNGES A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

Located at 32 Palmetto Bay Road in The Village Exchange. A true Lowcountry experience offering a full bar complete with beer, wine and cocktails served in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Try our South Carolina moonshine, moonshine punch or lemonshine for a unique twist from the norm.

Enjoy live entertainment on the outside stage (please call for schedule). Open Monday thru Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for Brunch. Call (843) 785-YARD (9273) or online at www.hhbackyard.com.

AUNT CHILADAS EASY STREET

Located at 69 Pope Avenue. With a tag line of “Not your everyday Mexican” one can only imagine what a familyfriendly, fun restaurant Aunt Chilada’s is to both locals and visitors alike! Located on the south-end of Hilton Head, visit Aunt Chilada’s for fresh margaritas, fajitas, and even crab legs!

The huge, covered outdoor patio is perfect for all gatherings.

Open seven days a week. Live music on the patio nightly (in season - weather permitting). A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 785-7700 or visit auntchiladashhi.com. #auntchiladashhi.

BIG BAMBOO

Located upstairs at Coligny Plaza, Oceanside. The Island’s finest selection of imported and microbrewed draft beer in a unique 1940’s themed bar. Awesome happy hour with Margarita Madness, $3 appetizer menu and many other specials. Live music daily March thru October. Call for late night entertainment schedule. Full menu available. Open from 11:30 a.m. until late, Monday thru Saturday. Call (843) 686-3443.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

Located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes. Big Jim’s offers a relaxed dining option for families, golfers and Hilton Head Island residents and visitors alike.

Enjoy big screen TVs and expanded outdoor seating overlooking the Jones course - the perfect place to watch all of your favorite sports year-round! Big Jim’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving signature Southern dishes, including BBQ, gourmet burgers and grilled pizza plus homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs. Big Jim’s offers a kid’s menu, wine and beer menu, takeout orders and catering. Enjoy Happy Hour weekdays from 4 - 7 p.m. Call (843) 785-1165 for more information.

THE BOARDROOM

Located in Reilley’s Plaza just off Sea Pines Circle. Visit the Boardroom to find the Island’s best craft cocktails and live music venue - all in one place! Enjoy one of the latest happy hours on the Island with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Be sure to follow The Boardroom on Facebook and 64

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BRITISH OPEN PUB

Located in The Village at Wexford and Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Hilton Head’s first true golfer’s pub featuring the only bar by Titleist. A wide selection of beers, ales, stouts and wines from around the world. Awesome appetizer selections, brilliant martini list and full menu available. Blarney is invited, singing encouraged and good humor admired. Happy hour daily from 4 until 7 p.m. Open daily from 11 a.m until late.

Brunch served Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.

CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Step up to Jake’s raw bar for some of the Island’s finest seafood and good times.

Enjoy spectacular views of Braddock’s Cove while selecting from steamed oysters, shrimp, crab legs and more. Full bar available and the frozen drinks are made with fresh fruit.

Happy hour from 4 until 6 p.m. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

All new location at 6 Target Road on Hilton Head and in Bluffton at the Calhoun Street Promenade. A local favorite for over 35 years for fresh seafood and fine beverages. Great signature sandwiches (Grouper Melt & Po Boy’s), oysters, crab legs, shrimp and scallops served with your favorite beer, wine or cocktail. Happy Hour from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily with great prices. Fantastic outdoor deck and bar. Open daily from 11 a.m. until late, food available until 10 p.m. Call (843) 7852400 or (843) 757-6222 or online at www.captainwoodys.com.

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CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

Located in Palmetto Bay Marina, just off Helmsman Way. With a pet-friendly patio and bar as well as indoor dining, Carolina Crab Company offers an array of fresh seafood, burgers, crab legs, Lowcountry boil and daily Chef specials. Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. Happy hour daily at the bars (only) from 4 - 7 p.m. A member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family of restaurants. Call (843) 842-2016 or visit carolinacrabco.com. #carolinacrabco.

CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL

Located at 37 New Orleans Road in Orleans Plaza. A great choice for some of the Island’s best Happy Hour deals. Relax in a comfortable and cozy atmosphere and choose from great seafood appetizers and beer, wine and liquor specials.

Wednesday and Thursday 10% discount on dinner at the bar, Saturday and Sunday 1/2 price bottle of wine (under $100) with 2 entrees. Happy Hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily and dinner served from 5 p.m. Call (843) 785-6261.

CHARBAR CO

Located in Park Plaza right outside Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head. A local favorite serving award winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more! We feature specialty craft beers on tap, niche wines, two full service bars, and a lounge equipped with a music collection spanning the decades in a fun indoor/outdoor environment. Voted Hilton Head Island “People’s Choice Best Burger”, 1st Place Winner of Burgers & Brews 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Enjoy our large outdoor patio with flatscreens, fireplace and the only outdoor bar in Park Plaza! Happy Hour specials daily from 4-7 p.m.! Live music nightly! Call (843) 785-CHAR (2427) or visit us online at www.Facebook.com/CharbarCo!

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

Located at 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the island’s newest and most creative restaurants is the perfect place for delicious and healthy food, fine cocktails and good times.

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a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terrace. Call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.

CQ’S RESTAURANT

Tucked under the oaks in Harbour Town, CQ’s signature dishes embody Executive Chef, Jimmy Corbett’s passion for the best produce and cuisine from the Lowcountry bounty.

Guests can gather at the bar and lounge to enjoy tasting dishes and shareable small plates. The exceptional wine list includes a variety of wines selected specifically with the menu in mind. Open nightly 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations accepted.

Call (843) 671-2779 or visit CQsRestaurant.com for complete menus or to make reservations.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD

Located at 26 New Orleans Rd. Relax around our antique Old English bar and enjoy a cocktail, appetizer, sandwich or full meal. Select from our extensive wine and liquor list, true classic cocktails, infused martinis, aged scotches and small batch bourbons. Great bar menu and happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. daily. A family tradition of excellence in quality and value for over 100 years. Serving dinner daily from 5 p.m.

Call (843) 341-2333.

THE CRAZY CRAB

Two great waterfront locations- South end in Harbour Town in Sea Pines and North end Hwy. 278 overlooking Jarvis Creek.

The “Islander’s place for fresh seafood for over 30 years,” The Crazy Crab restaurants are a must-visit for those enjoying all Hilton Head has to offer. Fresh local seafood is prepared any way you wish – broiled, fried, steamed, blackened, etc. Gluten free and vegan options also available. Open seven days a week. Brunch at Harbour Town served Sundays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Outdoor patio bar open seasonally (Hwy. 278 location). Call (843) 363-2722 (Harbour Town), (843) 681-5021 (Jarvis Creek) or visit thecrazycrab.com. #crazycrabhhi.

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 lunch Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call (843) 785-3030 or online at www.elasgrille.com.

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FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

Located at 11 Simmons Road, mid-island on Broad Creek.

Fishcamp is Hilton Head’s favorite casual waterfront dining destination. Enjoy live music and nightlife most evenings along with, seafood, steaks and more in a chic, backyard, fish camp style setting. Challenge friends to a game of bocce on the bocce court, ladder golf, jenga, or simply enjoy the fire pit and sunset views. Try craft cocktails such as the Marina Margarita, the Bulleit Bloody and Zai Tai to add flavor to your night. Large, pet-friendly patio and bar (heated on cool nights).

Happy hour at the outdoor bar and high-top tables from 4 - 6 p.m. daily. Lunch daily from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sundays only). Bar menu available starting at 3 p.m., dinner service beginning at 5 p.m., bar open until midnight. Call (843) 842-2267 for reservations. View full menus at fishcamphhi.com. #fishcamphhi.

FLATBREAD GRILL

Located at Coligny Circle oceanside in the Beach Market Center. This upscale casual dining sensation is sure to be a favorite of both visitors and locals. Choose from Neopolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, or hearty sandwiches all cooked in our open hearth oven. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our HD TV’s. Enjoy Happy Hour from 4 - 6 :30 p.m. featuring $4 cocktails, beer and wine and $3 appetizers. Take-out available. Open daily from 11:30 a.m.

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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 or by the gallon. Outside seating with retractable roof, fire pit, beach area and tiki bar.

Live music nightly. Black angus burger, crab cakes, 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. Call (843) 686-FROG (3764) or online at www.frostyfrog.com.

GUSTO RISTORANTE

Located mid island at the Fresh Market Plaza, Gusto Ristorante is an upscale Northern Italian Restaurant bringing the authentic flavors of Rome to Hilton Head. Enjoy dining in a beautiful Tuscan setting or al fresco on the garden patio. Full bar and extensive wine list available. Gusto offers dinner Sunday and Tuesday thru Thursday from 4 until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 802-2424 or visit gustohiltonhead.com for more information.

HOLY TEQUILA

Located in Park Plaza, the Holy Tequila taqueria blends

gourmet tacos with American flavors, Mexican street food and tequila in an eclectic atmosphere! Prepare your senses for a fusion of flavors that reaches into the heart of Mexico!

Holy Tequila combines an open kitchen with indoor/outdoor dining and a dynamic bar to create a high energy fiesta! We serve gourmet tacos, quesadillas, and smalls plates with a full bar offering over 40 kinds of premium tequilas and live music at night. The cuisine is modern, fun and uninhibited, just like our guests! The restaurant is open 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily with happy hour specials from 4-7 p.m.! Call us at (843) 681-TACO (8226) or visit us online at www.Facebook. com/HolyTequila!

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS

Located on the Intracoastal Waterway off Squire Pope Rd. With 50 years of casual dining experience and spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Hudson’s is an island icon.

Featuring the freshest, local seafood in the area as well as pasta, steaks, chicken and more. Enjoy beer, wine or specialty cocktails in the Oyster Bar or while watching the sunset on the deck bar. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Bon Appétit. Open daily at 11 a.m. Call (843) 681-2772.

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 2011-2018. 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.

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN & BAR

Located at 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.

An American Bistro with southern soul serves seasonal inspired food with local beers, craft cocktails and an esoteric wine list.

Our menu is constantly changing and evolving with seasons, tides, weather and our inspirations. Dine inside or outside on our patio. A healthy children’s menu is also available. Call for hours (843) 681-3474 or online at www.luckyroosterhhi.com.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR

Located at 13 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. A warm and comfortable dining experience featuring Lebanese cuisine. Choose from our hearty chicken, beef or lamb kabobs, delicious seafood as well as vegan and gluten free selections including falafel, grape leaves and baba ghanouj. Our dishes are created from homemade recipes and spices from Lebanon.

Enjoy beautiful views of the harbour from our outdoor dining area or outside bar. Open for lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Call (843) 842-9991 for more information or reservations.

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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).

delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 35 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, the family-friendly atmosphere will have your family dining with the Reilley family again and again. Dine indoors or outside on the deck. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday brunch.

Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy Hour from 4 until 7 p.m. at both the outdoor patio bar and indoor bar.

Take-out and kids menus available. Call (843) 842-4414 for reservations or visit reilleyshiltonhead.com. Bar open until 2 a.m. Visit Facebook for event information. #reilleyshhi.

OLD FORT PUB

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB

Located at 63 Skull Creek Drive on the Intra-coastal Waterway, Old Fort Pub showcases unrivaled nightly sunsets & award winning cuisine! Guests enjoy a wide variety of “New Southern” favorites inspired with influences from around the globe. Serving Sunday Brunch 11-2 p.m., Bar opens at 4 p.m. daily and dinner is served nightly 5-9 p.m.

Early Bird dining is served from 5-5:30. Outdoor dining available. Call (843) 681-2386 or visit OldFortPub.com for a complete menu or to make reservations.

OMBRA

Located in the Village at Wexford. Enjoy authentic classical Italian cuisine prepared daily by Chef Michael Cirafesi.

Relax at the elegant, yet casual bar and enjoy a brilliant array of wines from every region in Italy. A large selection of Italian specialty cocktails, aperitifs, digestivos, homemade limoncello and grappa are also available. Open nightly from 4:30 until close. Call (843) 842-5505 or visit us online at www.ombrahhi.com.

POOL BAR JIM’S

Located overlooking the beach at the Sea Crest at 10 North Forest Beach. Local legend Pool Bar Jim has combined with culinary favorite A Lowcountry Backyard in the perfect setting for tropical and exotic drinks and great lowcountry cuisine.

With beautiful views, tasty beverages and delicious food, this is a destination not to be missed. Call (843) 816-4648 for seasonal hours.

REDFISH

On the corner of Palmetto Bay Rd. and Archer Rd. on Hilton Head, and 32 Bruin Rd. in Bluffton. 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 (843) 837-8888 or online at www.redfishofhiltonhead.com.

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Located in Port Royal Plaza. The sister restaurant of Reilley’s Grill & Bar (located on the south end), Reilley’s North End Pub has been serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance, Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. Experience the family-friendly atmosphere for some local fun and Tuesday Trivia. Enjoy nightly dinner specials with family, or toasting to the good life with mimosas and Sunday Brunch. Lunch and dinner served seven days a week. Happy hour daily from 4 until 7p.m. at the bar. Bar Open 11:30 a.m. - late. Take-out available. Call (843) 681-4153 for reservations or visit reilleysnorth.com. #reilleysnorth.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS

Located a at 5 Lagoon Road across from Coligny near the beach. New and very generous Happy Hour from 4 - 7 p.m. daily including, but not limiting to 75 cent fresh oysters, 40 cent peel n eat shrimp, $15.95 1 lbs snow crab legs, 1/2 price select appetizers, $2 domestic drafts and more! Happy Hour prices are subject to change. Featuring a fun and inviting indoor or outdoor dining experience. Extensive craft draft list, wine and creative cocktails. Open for brunch on weekends, lunch, happy hour and dinner 7 days a week. Call (843) 689-2662 or visit online at rockfishhhi.com.

THE SALTY DOG CAFE

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Great food, frozen drinks and live entertainment from the island’s favorite outdoor cafe. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views overlooking Braddock’s Cove in a fun and casual atmosphere. Happy Hour daily with a full menu available, plus an outdoor cookout, Salty Dog Ice Cream and Jake’s Pizza during the season. Call (843) 671-CAFE (2233) for seasonal hours.

THE SANDBAR

New restaurant located in historic Coligny Plaza at 101 Pope Ave., just steps from the beach. The Sandbar is an ideal setting to enjoy late afternoon Happy Hour and evening outdoor entertainment. Serving up your favorite island cocktails along with a great selection of local beers on tap. Also enjoy our (continued on page 72)

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Crab Dip: 1 cup of Sour Cream 3 lbs. of Cream Cheese - softened 2 cups small shrimp 1/2 Packet of Ranch Mix 1 can of Crab Dip served with a Hot Pretzel, chips or warm pita bread.

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outdoor grill featuring guest chefs and international treats.

Hours are 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. with Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. (843) 342-SAND (7263).

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 daily from 5 until 7 p.m. and live entertainment Tuesday thru Saturday and first Sunday of every month. Open Daily for dinner from 5 p.m., and lunch Monday thru Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Call (843) 785-3838 or www.santafehhi.com.

STREET MEET

Located in Port Royal Plaza near BILO. 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 midnight nightly. DirecTV programming for your team and home of the Hilton Head Brown’s Backers club. Acoustic Mayhem plays on the patio, every Tuesday from 6 - 9 p.m.

Open daily from 11:30 a.m. until midnight. Call (843) 842-2570 or online at www.streetmeethhi.com.

TRATTORIA DIVINA

Located in Park Plaza right outside Sea Pines Main Gate.

Our atmosphere captures that artistically cozy “Local Italian Place”. Come in and sit by our unique hand painted bar while enjoying a signature cocktail, glass of wine or dinner. Open 7 nights a week; 5:00 pm until. Walk-ins welcomed: Reservations recommended. Call (843)686-4442 www.trattoriadivina.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Delicious home-made soups, fabulous salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and fresh seafood. Casual cafés dining in a friendly and upscale atsmophere featuring the freshest food and finest service for over 30 years. Full bar and fine wines available by the glass or bottle. Don’t forget to try one of our outrageous desserts. Outside seating available.

Serving lunch and dinner daily 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call (843) 671-6136 or 815-5551 or go to www. trufflescafe.com to make reservations.

THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG

Located at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe. Serving a full bar with excellent food and waterfront view overlooking South Beach Marina and Braddock’s Cove, The Wreck offers excellent Happy Hour drink and appetizer specials. Available for private parties. Call (843) 671-SEAS (7327) for seasonal hours.

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BY RISA WILLIAMS MCMILLAN

The trio of talented musicians that make up the band CornBreD have many things in common. They are all family men, by day have successful careers, and their love for making music and making people merry impels them, by night, to take the stage. Combining musicianship and over 60 combined years of experience, the new band on the block is pleasing audiences of all ages. A family friendly band, CornBreD will entertain you with their sonority as well as their engaging showmanship.

There is no shortage of talented musicians on the Island and they often get to know each other as they fill in for one another as needed. Sometimes, as fate would have it, a bell goes off in someone’s head and they know they have the means to make beautiful music together. So it was with CornBreD, when guitarist and lead vocalist Bob Myhre subbed into the band OCD one night where Chip Larkby was playing drums. “Chip had this really hard Phil Collins drum solo coming up and I looked at him with eyes that said ‘you better not blow this,’” said Bob. “And I totally blew it,” said Chip with a laugh. “But he went right on playing like nothing had happened and I knew this guy was good,” added Bob. Thus when Bob was playing at Big Bamboo soon thereafter with friend and third CornBreD member, Dave Washack (bass), he asked Chip to join in. “It worked great,” said Bob, and thus CornBreD was born. Oh, and the name?

CornBreD – Chip, Bob, Dave plus southern. Get it?

The music of CornBreD is an enticing and rich blend of acoustic guitar, rhythmic drums, and pitch-perfect vocals with a wide range of genre and a huge depth of musical ability. They play country, R & B, Funk, and southern and classic rock – artists

like Neil Young, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, ZZ Topp, Skynyrd, and J. Giles. “I play 300 shows a year (with other bands) and nobody does what we do,” said Chip. “We play a lot of what others don’t. What is unique is that all three of us sing and even with electrified, bass, and acoustic guitars, we can be exceptionally quiet.” Bob added, “But we aren’t background music. We have fun with the audience and involve them. We feel the crowd, include everyone and get them singing.” So lots of folks that may have just been planning on enjoying dinner with some background entertainment, end up making an evening out of it.

Ever humble about their own talents, these guys totally appreciate each other and what they bring to the table. “I am super grateful to be a part of this band. (As drummer) I get to sit behind the musicians and some people blow me away. Dave and Bob blow me away – Dave’s high harmony voice fits in perfectly with Bob’s high range and pitch perfect. This is a highlight in my music life,” commented Chip.

Above all, they like to stress that they are a family friendly act.

Sometimes even Bob’s sons of Nice Guys fame will take the stage with them and jam. Attesting to their sense of humor, all of their children wear “Children of the Corn BreD” T-shirts to their shows.

CornBreD will be out and about town this summer in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Look for them at places like Big Bamboo, Lowcountry Backyard, The Dispensary, Tiki Hut, and Fat Patties.

For a summer line-up, visit them on Facebook at CornBreDHHI the band.

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KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT - menu pg. 10 American/Cajun • B/BR/L/D (843) 785-3315

AMIGO’S CAFÉ Y CANTINA - menu pg. 25 Mexican • L/D (843) 785-TACO (8226)

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN & BAR -- menu pg. 19 American/Southern • D/N (843) 681-3474

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE - menu pg. 15 American/Seafood • L/D/N (843) 686-3443

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S - menu pg. 23 Italian • D/N (843) 785-6272

BRITISH OPEN PUB - menu pg. 9 American/British • BR/L/D/N (843) 686-6736 or 815-6736

THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY - menu pg. 28 Seafood • D/N (843) 681-6040

CAPTAIN WOODY’S - menu pg. 31 Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 785-2400 or (843) 757-6222

OMBRA - menu pg. 24 Italian • D/N (843) 842-5505

CHARBAR CO - menu pg. 3 American • L/D/N (843) 785-CHAR (2427)

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE - menu pg. 11 American/Breakfast • B/L (843) 686-3232

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE - menu pg. 17 American/Seafood • L/D/N (843) 785-9277

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR - menu pg. 36 Seafood • L/D (843) 757-5511

CHOW DADDY’S - menu pg. 6 American • L/D/N (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469)

REDFISH - menu pg. 29 Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 686-3388 or (843) 837-8888

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD - menu pg. 35 Steak/Seafood • D/N (843) 341-2333

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS @BOMBORAS - menu pg. 16 American/Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 689-2662

DELISHEEYO - menu pg. 12 American/Health • B/L (843) 785-3633

THE SANDBAR - menu pg. 21 Caribbean/American • L/D/N (843) 342-SAND (7263)

THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD GRILL & SPIRITS - menu pg. 18 American/Seafood • L/D/N (843) 842-9775

SANTA FE CAFÉ - menu pg. 34 Southwestern • L/D/N (843) 785-3838

ELA’S ON THE WATER - menu pg. 33 Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 785-3030

SKILLETS CAFE - menu pg. 14 American/Seafood • B/L/D (843) 785-3131

FARM BLUFFTON - menu pg. 27 New American • L/D (843) 707-2041

STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT - menu pg. 22 Italian • D (843) 785-7006

FLATBREAD GRILL - menu pg. 13 American/Italian • L/D/N (843) 341-2225

STREET MEET - menu pg. 5 American • L/D/N (843) 842-2570

THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ - menu pg. 4 American • L/D/N (843) 686-FROG (3764)

SUNSET GRILLE - menu pg. 32 Seafood • BR/L/D (843) 689-6744

HOLY TEQUILA - menu pg. 26 Mexican • BR/L/D/N (843) 681-TACO (8226)

TRUFFLES CAFE - menu pg. 7 American • BR/L/D/N (843) 671-6136 or (843) 815-5551

HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS - menu pg. 30 Seafood • BR/L/D/N (843) 681-2772 M2

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TWISTED CORK COCKTAIL & WINE BAR - menu pg. 8 American • D/N (843) 802-0510 B=Breakfast/BR=Brunch/L=Lunch/D=Dinner/N=Nightlife

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BOURBON BBQ SLIDERS . . . . . . . . . . $8

CHAMP BURGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13

Salads

THE WEDGE SALAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 BUFFALO FRIED CHICKEN SALAD . $12 SOUTHWEST SALAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

BAJA CHICKEN WRAP . . . . . . . . . . . $11

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GARDEN BURGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12

THE ISLAND’S BEST, VOTED BY US! ICE CREAM SANDWICH SLIDERS . . . $9 TOFFEE PECAN PIE DUO . . . . . . . . . . $9 COOKIES & CREAM PIE . . . . . . . . . . . $8

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All sandwiches include your choice of side 1. Pick Your Protein Chicken (8.5) Veggie Burger (8.5) Signature Beef Blend (10) Wagyu Beef Blend (15) Shrimp Burger (12)

2. Cheese Please (add $1)

3. Add Some Fixins

4. Pick Your Bun

Cheddar • Goat Cheese Swiss • American • Bleu Pepper Jack Provolone • Pimento

Lettuce • Tomato • Onion Jalapenos • Mushroom Pickles • Crispy Potato Roasted Veg • Egg (+$1) Bacon (+$1) • Avocado (+$1)

Pretzel • Texas Toast Focaccia • Sour Dough Lettuce Wrap• Brioche Gluten Free Roll (+$2)

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11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Ste.102, Hilton Head (next to Staples in the Publix Shopping Center) • 843.802.0510 • Open Monday - Saturday from 5 p.m.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP ~ Blended with artichokes and parmesan topped with marinated tomatoes, served with grilled BRUSCHETTA ~ San Marzano tomatoes, ciabatta and pretzels 12 fresh basil and sweet onions marinated in EVOO and aged balsamic vinegar. Served MOMS BUFFALO DIP ~ Cheesy and spicy with chunks of chicken, served with tortilla with grilled ciabatta 12 chips and pretzels 11 HUMMUS PLATE ~ House-made hummus served with feta, roasted red peppers, SMOKED SALMON PLATE ~ With housemade “boursin cheese,” crackers, capers cucumbers and warm pita wedges 8 MEDITERRANEAN TRIO ~ Trio of homemade and cornichons 14 dips: hummus, tzatziki, and Greek salsa, served ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE ~ Served with praline pecans, apples, local honey and with sliced cucumbers and pita wedges 13 preserves Sm 14 / Lg 19

Twisted Shareables

BAKED BRIE ~ Petite wheel of Danish brie served with apples, praline pecans, preserves and grilled ciabatta 13 SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE ~ Traditional homemade, served with grilled ciabatta bread and pretzels 8 RUSTIC ANTIPASTA ~ Italian meats and cheeses, assorted marinated vegetables and grilled ciabatta Sm 14 / Lg 19 CURED MEAT BOARD ~ Assorted cured meats, paired with cheeses, olives, grilled ciabatta, olive oil and parmesan side 21

Twisted Salads Add chicken to any salad $3

TWISTED SALAD~ Chopped romaine, praline pecans, crumbled blue cheese, sliced granny smith apples with balsamic vinaigrette 8 BEET & GOAT CHEESE SALAD ~ Chopped romaine, sliced beets, crumbled goat cheese, pistachios, EVOO and aged balsamic reduction 10

Twisted Flatbreads 9” Round Pizza

TWISTED FLATBREAD ~ Imported Italian pepperoni, roasted red peppers, marinated tomatoes, pepperocinis, red onion, Italian 4-cheese blend and pesto 12 MARGARITA FLATBREAD ~ Marinated tomatoes, Italian 4-cheese blend, balsamic reduction drizzle and fresh basil 10 MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD ~ Grilled chicken, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh basil and roasted garlic aioli 13 GREEK FLATBREAD ~ Italian 4-cheese blend, marinated tomatoes, artichokes, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers and feta cheese 12

Blondes

AMOR DI AMANTI PROSECCO ~ ITALY 8 STELLINA DI NOTTE PINOT GRIGIO ~ ITALY 9 PICPOUL DE PINET ~ FRANCE 8 HAYMAKER SAUVIGNON BLANC ~ NEW ZEALAND 8 BUTTERNUT CHARDONNAY ~ NAPA 10 ROMBAUER CHARDONNAY ~ CALIFORNIA URBAN RIESLING ~ GERMANY 8

OR TRY A FLIGHT! CHOOSE 3 BY THE GLASS ~ 13

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CAESAR SALAD ~ Chopped romaine tossed in creamy Caesar, with cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons and shaved parmesan 8 GREEK SALAD ~ Chopped romaine, marinated tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumber, kalamata olives and feta served with greek vinaigrette 10

CHEEBO FLATBREAD ~ Cheddar, mozzarella, BBQ chicken, red onion, BBQ drizzle and fresh cilantro 12 SMOKED SALMON FLATBREAD ~ “Boursin,” and mozzarella topped with smoked salmon, capers, cornichones, and red onion 14 ANGRY SHRIMP FLATBREAD ~ Spicy sauteed shrimp with Italian 4-cheese blend, marinated tomatoes topped with roasted garlic aioli, pesto and fresh basil 14 MEATBALL FLATBREAD ~ Caramelized onion chicken meatballs w/ marinated tomatoes, parmesan cheese topped with brie and basil 13 GULA FLATBREAD ~ Italian 4-cheese blend, pepperoni, salami and marinated tomatoes, pepperocinis and pesto 13

Red Heads

PLANET PINOT NOIR ~ OREGON 13 CHARLES & CHARLES CA B/SYRAH ~ WASHINGTON 9 STORY POINT CA BERNET ~ SONOMA 9 DONA PA ULA RESERVE MALBEC ~ ARGENTINA 10 OZV ZINFANDEL ~ LODI 9 JI CHAVES COTES DU RHONE ~ FRANCE ROMBAUER MERLOT ~ CALIFORNIA FELINO MALBEC BY PA UL HOBBS ~ ARGENTINA

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FEATURING GUINESS, SMITHWICKS, BASS, HARP, STRONGBOW CIDER, BODDINGTONS, STELLA ARTOIS & YUENGLING

SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH

SATURDAY BRUNCH ~ 11 AM TO 2 PM SUNDAY BRUNCH ~ 9 AM TO 2 PM ENDLESS MIMOSA $4.99 ENDLESS BLOODY MARY $7.99 WATSON’S STEAK AND EGGS 5 OZ. ~ 11.99 9 OZ. ~ 16.99 EGGS FALDO (BENEDICT) 9.99 SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT 12.99 CALIFORNIA BENEDICT 10.59 CLUBHOUSE CLASSIC 7.99 PANCAKES 7.99 OLD TOM MORRIS OMELET 8.99 SEVE’S OMELET 9.49 SOUTHWESTERN OMELET 9.49 FRENCHIEST TOAST 8.99 HAZEL’S BREAKFAST BURGER 13.99 BELGIUM WAFFLE 8.99

SANDWEDGES

CORY’S CATCH 12.99 Pan seared or lightly dusted cod.

ABERDEEN BURGER 10.99 8-oz. of 100% Certified Angus Beef ENGLISH DIP SANDWEDGE 11.99 Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWEDGE 9.99 Grilled chicken breast topped with sliced grilled portabella mushrooms, tomato and Havarti cheese.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWEDGE 9.99 WEXFORD REUBEN 9.59 Piled high with corned beef or turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1000 Island dressing, on rye bread.

LOBSTER ROLL 14.99 Chunks of lobster, zesty remoulade, on toasted baguette.

FROM THE GREEN

HOUSE SALAD SM. 3.59 / LG. 5.99 Fresh spring mix, English cukes, tomatoes, and grated Cheddar.

SEVE’S MEDITERRANEAN 8.99 Fresh Romaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese served with balsamic vinaigrette.With: Grilled Chicken ~ 12.99 Certified Angus Beef Sirloin * ~ 14.99 Grilled Shrimp ~ 14.99 Grilled Salmon * ~ 14.99

SARAZEN’S VEGGIE SALAD 10.99 Portabella mushroom, zucchini, squash and red pepper, marinated in balsamic vinaigrette, grilled and fanned over salad greens, cukes, tomatoes and shredded Parmesan.

COBB SALAD 12.99 Fresh Romaine, diced chicken, avocado, tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, bacon bits and cheddar cheese.

Your choice of dressing.

PUB’S LOBSTER SALAD 15.99 Fresh Romaine and spring mix, chunks of Lobster salad in a zesty remoulade, sliced avocado and topped with bacon and tomatoes. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.

HOGAN’S BLACK & BLUE 14.99 Certified Angus BeefTM sirloin, rubbed in Cajun seasoning, then grilled and sliced over salad greens, tomatoes and cucumbers, topped with crumbled bleu cheese. Served with balsamic vinaigrette. With: Cajun Chicken ~12.99 Grilled Cajun Shrimp ~13.99 Grilled Cajun Salmon * ~14.99

CAESAR SALAD Fresh Romaine, Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, and Caesar dressing. With: Grilled Chicken ~ 12.99 Grilled Shrimp ~ 14.99 Grilled Salmon * ~ 14.99

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TRADITIONAL BRITISH FARE CARNOUSTIE’S CHICKEN POT PIE 12.99 Tender breast meat, peas, carrots and celery in a white cream sauce covered with golden flaky puff pastry, served with side salad.

ROYAL BIRKDALE’S STEAK & MUSHROOM PIE 14.99 Certified Angus BeefTM tenderloin tips and mushrooms simmered in natural gravy, over puff pastry, served with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, and peas and carrots.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL’S LIVER, BACON & ONIONS SM. ~ 12.99 Sautéed calves’ liver with bacon and onions, served with homemade mashed potatoes, LG. ~ 16.99 gravy, peas and carrots.

TROON’S BANGERS & MASH 12.99 Traditional British sausage (3) topped with grilled peppers and onions. Served with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, and baked beans.

ROYAL LYTHAM BEEF COTTAGE PIE 12.99 Sautéed seasoned Certified Angus ground beef, peas and carrots topped with mashed potatoes and melted Cheddar cheese, served with sided salad and freshly baked bread.

ST. ANDREWS FISH & CHIPS 14.99 The Best “This Side of the Pond.”The Signature Dish at the British Open. 9 oz. fresh cod loins dipped in lager batter then fried golden brown. Served with crispy chips and made-fresh-daily coleslaw and tartar sauce.

St. Andrews 9 oz. portion with 3 Shrimp ~16.99 TURNBERRY SHRIMP AND CHIPS 17.99 Fresh shrimp dipped in lager batter then deep fried golden brown. Served with crispy chips and coleslaw.

THE PRESTWICK TABLE DINNER SPECIALS

Available from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 27.99 CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEFTM FILET MIGNON 8 oz. center cut filet, seasoned and grilled, Au Pouvre style topped with a Brandy cream peppercorn sauce.

CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF® RIB EYE 24.99 12 oz. center cut rib eye, seasoned and grilled to perfection.

CHOPPED SIRLOIN 14.59 10 oz. Certified Angus Beef ™ chopped sirloin, topped with mushroom onion gravy.

MUM’S MEATLOAF 15.99 A hearty cut of our homemade certified Angus ground beef and veal meatloaf, seasoned and topped with carmelized onion gravy.

BABY BACK BBQ RIBS FULL RACK ~ 21.99 HALF RACK ~ 14.99 Our award-winning rack of tender BBQ Baby Back Ribs.

BOP’S PUB STEAK 18.99 9 oz. Certified Angus Beef ™ center cut sirloin, seasoned and grilled to your liking.

SEAFOOD PLATTER 21.99 Fresh New England cod loin, large sea scallops and gulf shrimp dipped in our lager batter, fried golden brown, served cocktail and tarter sauce (may be broiled upon request).

ORANGE GLAZED SALMON 17.99 Fresh salmon, grilled, topped with Mandarin oranges, a touch of brown sugar and honey glaze.

LOBSTER POT PIE 25.99 A crock full of lobster, seasoned with carrots and celery, baked in a Newburg sauce and topped with puff pastry.

PECAN ENCRUSTED COD 17.99 Fresh 8 oz. center cut cod loin, encrusted with pecans and fresh ginger, oven baked and drizzled with a honey dijon glaze.

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SHERIDAN PARK IN BLUFFTON BLUFFTON (843) 815-6736.

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BREAKFAST FAVORITES

King Bacchus Breakfast Two eggs, bacon or sausage and 2 pancakes 10.50

with your choice of grits or skillet potatoes

Whistle Stop Benedict Two poached eggs on top of fried green tomatoes with Canadian bacon and hollandaise 9.50

Eggs Benedict Two poached eggs over Canadian bacon on a toasted English muffin drizzled with hollandaise 8.95

Crabcake Benedict Two poached eggs over crabcakes on a toasted English muffin with hollandaise 10.50

Breakfast Po-Boy Sandwich Scrambled eggs and cheese with your choice of ham,bacon,grilled shrimp, or sausage on crusty French bread 9.50

Jackson Square Breakfast Two eggs,

UGA’s Pregame Meal Fried gator over cheese grits with 2 biscuits and gravy 9.95

choice of bacon or sausage, & toast 7.95

Biscuits & Sausage Gravy (No grits or

Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Served with choice of toast 8.95

Breakfast Sandwich Egg with choice of

potatoes) 5.75

Breakfast Quiche 8.50 City of New Orleans Breakfast

ham, bacon or sausage on choice of white, wheat Cajun andouille, 2 eggs, potatoes or grits or rye bread or biscuit 7.50 Add cheese .49 with toast 9.50

PO-BOYS Our Po-boys are served “dressed” with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, and remoulade sauce on our signature white French bread.

All Po-boys are served with choice of fries, slaw, sweet thangs (sweet potato fries), red beans & rice, jambalaya or deli case salad

Whole Po-Boy 11.95 or

Shrimp

Tuesday thru Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.

LUNCH/DINNER CAJUN FAVORITES All served with French bread and corn on the cob

Jambalaya

Smoked sausage, shrimp and chicken in a seasoned red creole sauce, sauteed with rice 10.95 (g)

Half Po-Boy and Cup of Soup Shrimp Creole Over white rice 12.50 (g) Shrimp Étouféé Over white rice, cooked (no side) 11.95

Circle Center, just off Pope Avenue (843) 785-3315

in a dark roux with onions, peppers, celery and garlic 11.95

Crawfish Parade Crawfish bisque, crawfish etoufee, fried crawfish, and crawfish pie 14.95 Red Beans & Rice Mondays special served everyday with grilled andouille sausage on the side and cornbread 8.95 (g) Bubbas Shrimp Boat Bubbas got shrimp gumbo, shrimp etoufee, shrimp creole, and fried shrimp 14.95

Crawfish Étouféé A southern favorite, slow simmered creole spices with onions, peppers, Vegbalaya Creole style vegetarian jambalaya Scallops Add 1.00 celery, and crawfish tails, served over white rice with grilled onion and peppers, mushrooms and (blackened, grilled, or fried) 12.95 spinach 10.50 (g) Fried Oysters • Fried Clam Strips Voodoo Pasta Shrimp, boudin sausage, Claiborne Street Casserole Blackened Fried Flounder • Fried Mississippi scallops, and crawfish with penne pasta in a beef tips with skillet grilled, onions, peppers, cajun Catfish • Chicken seasoned cream sauce 14.50 potatoes and smoked sausage 12.50 (g) (blackened, grilled, or fried) Shrimp & Grits With fried green tomaLafayette Low Country Boil Shrimp, toes, stone ground grits cooked til creamy, Cajun Buffalo Chicken smoke sausage, onions and peppers, potatoes, spices, parmesan cheese. No corn 13.95 (g) and crawfish served in a pot 13.95 (g) Smoked Sausage (served with grilled (blackened, grilled, or fried)

onions, peppers, and provolone)

Cajun Beef (served with grilled onions, mushrooms, and provolone)

Fried Gator • Fried Crawfish Andouille Sausage

(served with grilled onions, peppers, and provolone)

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Jean Lafittes Seafood au Gratin

Blackened shrimp & crawfish with sizzling cheese over grits and fried green tomato crust 14.50

Blackened Redfish Atchafalaya Redfish filet smothered with crawfish etoufee and served over rice 14.50

Taste of the Bayou Gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp etoufee, red beans and rice 14.95

Fried Catfish Atchafalaya

Fried catfish filet smothered with crawfish etoufee and served over white rice 13.95

Faitdodo Skillet (fay doe doe) Means all night party and this skillet dish is an all day party in your mouth with blackened shrimp, scallops and crawfish with smoked sausage mixed with onions and peppers and skillet potatoes 13.95 (g) Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.

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32 Palmetto Bay Rd. in The Village Exchange Open Monday thru Saturday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Call (843) 785-3633

SMOOTHIES

8oz. / 12oz. / 20oz.

Build It: choice of two fruits, froyo, mango nectar $4.50 / $5.50 / $7.75 Super-6: choice of two fruits, froyo, mango nectar, oats, almonds, chia, choice of superfood powder $5.50 / $7.00 / $8.75 Turbo-10: pineapple, kiwi, cinnamon apples, bee pollen, maca, spirulina, goji berries, cacao, froyo, mango nectar $6.00 / $7.75 / $9.75 Green Detox: kiwi, avocado, lime, ginger, pineapple, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon, froyo $6.00 / $7.75 / $9.75 Sunshine Cream: carrot, orange, pineapple, lemon, froyo $4.50 / $5.50 / $7.75

COLD DRINKS

WRAPS Small (8 in.) / Large (12 in.)

Happy Wrap: avocado, mixed greens, carrots, Whole wheat or (GF) Rice paper beets, alfalfa sprouts, Fred’s Apple Cider So-Cal: carrots, avocado, cucumber, jack Vinaigrette $5.75 / $7.75 cheese, goji berries, sunflower seeds, alfalfa (add hummus, tofu egg, sprouted nut salad. sprouts, Fred’s Apple Cider Vinaigrette $1.50/$3.00)

$7.75 / $10.25 Yom Roll: (one is a snack, two is a meal) Chill Island: hummus, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, carrots, beets, sautéed tofu, sweet pepper, onion, cucumber, Kalamata edamame, alfalfa sprouts, mint, Fred’s Apple olives, feta, fig vinaigrette $7.75 / $10.25 Cider Vinaigrette $4.50 each Rhapsody: tofu egg, beets, onion, edamame, Lil’ Guy: (great option for kids, big & small) pumpkin seeds, alfalfa sprouts, Fred’s Apple house nut butter, banana, local honey, choice Cider Vinaigrette $7.75 / $10.25 of fruit $5.75 / $7.75

SALADS

SOUP

Seasonal Soup: ask for today’s special Build It: CHOOSE FROM: mixed greens, kale, $5.25/Cup $7.50/Bowl spinach, avocado, carrots, beets, edamame, chick peas, scallions, sweet onion, Kalamata Miso: red miso, scallions, sautéed tofu olives, sautéed tofu, tomato, sweet pepper, $4.25/Cup $6.25/Bowl cucumber, jack cheese, feta, bleu cheese, alfalfa sprouts, marinated mushrooms, blueberries, goji berries, craisins, pumpkin seeds, sunflower BOWLS seeds, almonds, pita chips $0.89/oz Buddha Bowl: quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, Dressings: Fred’s Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Vic’s Sauce, choice of 3 toppings $8.00 Fig Vinaigrette, Vic’s Sauce, Lemon Sunshine, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Vegan Protein (+$3.00), Sweet Buddha Bowl: quinoa, lentils, cashew butter, almond milk, mixed nuts, Hummus, Tofu Egg, Sprouted Nut Salad choice of 3 fruits $8.00 Fatoosh: tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper, JUICE BAR Acai Bowl: mixed berries, acai, chia, onion, feta, Kalamata olive, pita chips, fig 8oz. / 12oz. / 20oz. avocado Topped with: goji berries, pumpkin vinaigrette $8.25 / $10.50 Great Green: kale, parsley, celery, apple, seeds, bee pollen, granola, coconut, berries, Super Salad Sampler: hummus, tofu Egg, lemon $6.00 / $7.75 / $10.00 local honey $10.25 sprouted nut salad, mixed greens, avocado, Old School: carrot, beet, apple, ginger tomato, alfalfa sprouts, crostini $ 8.25 / $10.50 Big Bang Cereal Bowl: granola, chia,

$5.00 / $6.50 / $8.75 Orange Sunshine: orange, pineapple, carrot, Massaged Kale: kale, almonds, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen, goji berries, choice of two fruit, almond milk $8.00 lemon $5.00 / $6.50 / $8.75 blue cheese, figs, orange squeeze, basalmic Smoothie Bowl: choice of two fruits, chia, glaze, fig vinaigrette $8.25 / $10.50 Big-E: a little bit of everything! froyo, avocado, choice of three toppings

$6.25 / $8.00 / $10.50 Chef C’s R: mixed greens, sautéed tofu, $8.00 crushed crostini, scallions, nutritional yeast, Build It: CHOOSE FROM: apple, orange, avocado, Lemon Sunshine dressing pineapple, lemon, lime, beet, carrot, celery, $8.25 / $10.50 kale, parsley, romaine, spinach, ginger, turmeric

1-3 ingredients: $5.00 / $6.50 / $8.75 Hummus Yummus Plate: hummus, Kalamata

4-5 ingredients: $6.00 / $7.75 / $10.00 olives, sliced apple, feta, pita chips, crostini

+5 ingredients: $6.25 / $8.00 / $10.50

$8.25 / $10.50

20oz.

Volcanic Lemonade: organic lemon juice, agave nectar, alkaline water $ 3.50 (free refills) (ADD A DASH OF CAYENNE TO SPICE IT UP!) Ruby Tea: herbal blend of hibiscus, raspberry, strawberry leaf, stevia, alkaline water $3.50 (free refills) Arnie: half lemonade, half ruby tea $3.50

(free refills) Unsweetened Black Tea: china black tea, alkaline water $3.50

(free refills)

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LUNCH

Appetizers Soup du jour .................................................................................$5.00 Pate Maison ......................................................................................$7.5 Fruit & Cheese .................................................................................$7.5 Salads and Sandwiches Cobb Salad Turkey.................. “Original Large”$15 Petite $11 K-Paul’s Louisianne Salmon Salad............................................$14 Curried Shrimp Salad ....................................................................$12 Charlie’s Chicken Salad................................................................ $11 Served on a whole wheat baguette.................................. $12 Orange-Ginger Chicken Salad.................................................. $11 Chevre Salad......................................................................................$15 Charlie’s Bistro Burger....................................................................$14 Smoked Salmon Sandwich.........................................................$12 Les Entrees Chicken Crepes.................................................................................$13 Flounder Sautéed Meuniere Classic French preparation: Lightly floured and sautéed ......................................................$16 Breast of Duck...................................................................................$16 Fish Cakes ...........................................................................................$14 Served on a bed of mixed greens.........................................$12 Tarte du Jour .................................................................................... $10 Chef’s Pasta Entrée ........................................................................ $11 Les Desserts Crème Caramel, Sailor’s Trifle ...................................................$6.5 Special Dessert .................................................................................. $8 Les Boissons Iced Tea, Soda, and Lemonade................................................ $2.5 Perrier .$4.5, San Pellegrino (1L) .$8, & Aqua Panna (1L) .$8 Coffee & Hot Tea ..........................................................................$2.75 Cappuccino ...$5, Espresso ...............$4 Latte..................$5.5

DINNER

The dinner menu changes daily, but maintains the same format.

Appetizers

Soup of the Day .................................................................................$6 Pate Maison ...................................................................................$8.50 Crab Salad, Avocado, and Remoulade Sauce ......................$9 Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes, and Basil Pesto .................$8.50 Smoked Maine Salmon .................................................................$9 Escargot a la Bourguignonne ...............................................$8.50 Pan Roasted Bluffton Oyster Stew ............................................$9 Les Entrees All entrees include a house salad, and are accompanied with potatoes au gratin and a vegetable medley.

Tilapia Sauteed in Parmesan Crust ........................................ $26 Local Flounder Sauteed Meuniere ........................................ $30 Grilled Grouper with wild mushroom sauce .................... $34 Atlantic Salmon, grilled with Basil Pesto ............................. $28 Grilled Tuna, Chef’s Shrimp Salsa ........................................... $31 Blackened Redfish, K-Paul’s Louisianne ............................... $34 Sea Scallops, grilled with tomato coulis ............................. $34 Local Swordfish, grilled with Anchovy caper butter $30 Local Mahi, grilled with Mango Vinaigrette ...................... $28 Filet Mignon, Boursin fines herbes ........................................ $38 Breast of Duck, Raspberry Demi-glace ................................ $28 Domestic Rack of Lamb, Rosemary au jus ......................... $46 Les Desserts Pave au Chocolat Bread Pudding, Crème Anglaise Carrot Cake, Spiced Frosting Crème Caramel Caramel Cake Key Lime Pie Biscotti with Fine Muscat All desserts are $9

LUNCH: MONDAY – FRIDAY 11:30AM – 2:00PM • DINNER: MONDAY – SATURDAY 5:30PM – CLOSE BAR HOURS: MONDAY – SATURDAY 5:00PM – CLOSE 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843) 785-9277 Menu Items and Prices are subject to change.

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SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK Lunch 11:30AM - 3PM Dinner 3 - 10 PM

LAND APPETIZERS

840 William Hilton Parkway 843-842-9775 This is a sample of our extensive selections, Price ranges and availability are subject to change.

$3.50 - $9.95

$8.75 - $14.75

BASKETS

STOCKYARD DINNERS

Grover’s Fries

Fish & Chip Basket Shrimp, Clam or Oyster Basket BBQ Mahi Mahi Basket

Full or Half Rack (served with your choice of 2 sides)

Hand Cut French Fries topped with Blue & Feta cheeses, crumbled bacon and Balsamic Reduction Bull’s Bites

Blackened beef tenderloin tips topped with crumbled Blue Cheese & Balsamic Reduction Thin Crispy homemade Onion Rings Chicken Wings

Your choice of Lowcountry Dry Rub, Buffalo or BBQ flavors Hot Shot Chicken

lightly breaded chicken tossed in our Asian “Hot Shot” sauce

SEAFOOD APPETIZERS $7.25 - $11.50 Crab Dip

served with warm tortilla chips Hot Shot Shrimp

Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in our Asian “Hot Shot” sauce Mussels or Clams

in garlic and wine sauce served with garlic bread BBQ Mahi Mahi Bites Shrimp

steamed, blackened, Buffalo Fried, BBQ or Carribean Jerk Fried Calamari

SOUPS & SALADS $4.50 - $15.75

She Crab Soup Lowcountry Seafood Gumbo House Garden Salad Chicken Garden or Caesar Salad

$14.75 - $27.75

BBQ Baby Back Ribs Steak and Shrimp

Chicken Finger Basket

12 oz. N.Y. Strip, with or without shrimp (served with your choice of 2 sides)

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

Blackened Boneless breast topped with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheese with balsamic reduction on a bed of greens

(all served with choice of Fries, Tater Tots, or Cole Slaw) $9.50 - $14.75

Vickie’s Chicken

8 oz. Angus cheeseburger Land Sliders

SEAFOOD DINNERS

Philly Cheese Steak Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

Cluster of snow crab legs, 2 Jonah crab claws, mussels, clams, shrimp, smoked sausage, corn on the cob & cole slaw

burger, chicken, BBQ pork)

Boneless chicken breast topped with cheese, bacon, pickles, Lettuce & tomato (all served with your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots or Cole Slaw)

SEAFOOD SANDWICHES $11.75 - $16.50

Grilled, Blackened or Fried Grouper Sandwich Fried Shrimp, Oyster or Clam Po’ Boy Blackened Scallop Po’ Boy Ahi Tuna Burger Seafood Sliders

Grilled Mahi Mahi, Fried Shrimp, Fried Clams (all served with your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots or Cole Slaw)

$18.75 - $28.75 Steam Pot

Snow Crab Leg Leg Dinner

4 Clusters served served with smoked sausage, corn on the cob & cole slaw Your choice of Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Shrimp, Oysters or Scallops

choosed your cooking method (served with 2 sides) Vickie’s Grouper

Blackened Grouper topped with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheese with Balsamic Reduction on a bed of lettuce Fried Seafood Platter

Fried shrimp, scallops, oysters, clams & grouper with cole slaw hushpuppies & french fries

(can also be topped with your choice of seafood grilled, blackened or fried)

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THE SANDWICH BOARD

(Breads– Flatbread, Croissant, White, Wheat, Kaiser Roll.

Gluten free bread, for an additional fee). All meals served w/ homemade sweet pickles & ONE SIDE DISH.

Nancy’s Fresh Tomato Sandwich SC tomatoes with sea salt, crushed black pepper, lettuce and cucumber-dill sauce. Applewood bacon or pimento cheese for an additional fee.

Lowcountry Crab Cake Sandwich Lemon dill sauce, lettuce & tomato.

Charleston Fried Green Tomato BLT Skillet fried SC green tomatoes on grilled flatbread, with Romaine lettuce, applewood bacon and homemade ranch dressing. Add pimento cheese for an additional fee.

Potato Chip Meatloaf Sandwich Seared and brushed with moonshine BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions. Served on grilled flatbread.

Backyard BBQ’d Chicken Slow marinated boneless chicken breast, grilled and topped with bacon, homemade pimento cheese, lettuce & tomato.

Grilled Homemade Pimento Cheese On white, wheat or flatbread. Add bacon or tomato for an additional fee.

Backyard Burger** 1/2 lb. short rib burger, grilled to your choice of temperature, with American cheese, 1,000 island dressing, lettuce, tomato & onion, grilled bun. Add bacon or pimento cheese for an additional fee.

Lowcountry Burger** 1/2 lb. short rib burger, grilled to your choice of temperature, with Fried green tomato, lettuce, sweet pickles, pimento cheese and ranch dressing, grilled bun. Add bacon for an additional fee.

Lowcountry Shrimpburger With green tomato tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato on a kaiser roll.

Junkyard Dog 100% all beef hotdog, grilled, topped w/ slaw, pimento cheese, mustard, ketchup on a toasted bun.

Todays Catch Sandwich** Fresh fish of the day, sometimes marinated, other times grilled, often blackened, occasionally fried, always good.

Ask your server how its prepeared today. Served on choice of bread.

Priced daily.

Susie Q’s Blackened Tofu Melt Backyard style, that is. Blackened tofu, alfalfa sprouts, mustard, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and avocado, with ranch dressing.

SALADS

Homemade dressing choices – Blue Cheese, Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Cilantro Ranch, 1,000 Island, Oil/Vinegar. All salads available with blackened tofu, Chilled, grilled or blackened shrimp, Crab cake, grilled or blackened chicken for an additional fee.

Top w/ catch of the day, market price.

Southern Belle Salad Mixed greens with sunflower seeds, mandarin oranges, tomatoes, sweet onion, glazed pecans and Feta cheese with a side of Raspberry vinaigrette.

Backyard 1 Bean Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, kidney beans, mixed cheese, avocado, black olives, tortilla chips & green onions, homemade cilantro infused dressing.

House Salad Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, sprouts, black olives, cheese & croutons with your choice of dressing.

Shrimp BLT Salad Grilled shrimp & Fried green tomatoes layered with candied bacon over mixed greens with grilled corn, red tomatoes and house made ranch dressing.

LOWCOUNTRY FAVORITES Potato Chip Meatloaf Our own creation!

We use potato chips instead of bread crumbs.

Delicious! Fresh ground pork and beef meatloaf, skillet grilled and brushed with moonshine BBQ sauce. Served with choice of two side dishes.

Shrimp & Wild Mushroom Cobbler Wild mushrooms, sauteed shrimp, cream & sherry baked in a cast iron skillet with a biscuit crust.

Choose one side dish.

The Bischick Marinated chicken breast, lightly breaded & pan fried, over a homemade biscuit, topped with lowcountry gravy. Served with choice of one side dish.

Shrimp & Grits Pan sauteed shrimp, smoked sausage and shaved green onion over applewood bacon cream sauce and creamy grits.

HOUSE SPECIALTY! Island Crab Cakes Sautéed lump crab cakes topped with a lemon dill sauce. Choice of two side dishes.

Seafood Purloo** Pan sauteed shrimp & smoked sausage over red rice topped with our grilled or blackened fresh fish of the day, ranch sour cream and sweet chili sauce.

Calibogue Catch** We offer different fish and preparations throughout the week. Check the blackboard to see what’s cookin’ today. Priced daily.

Vegetable Plate Pick any three side items with cornbread and butter.

32 Palmetto Bay Rd. at The Village Exchange Lunch, Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sat. 12 - 3 p.m. • Dinner, Mon.-Sat. 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. • Brunch, Sat. 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

(843) 785-YARD • www.hhbackyard.com • Full Bar with Beer, Wine and Moonshine! • Indoor & Outdoor Seating

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APPETIZERS

Caribbean Conch $15

Chargrilled Oysters $21

Diced green peppers, tomatoes and onions tossed together with lime juice, salt and pepper..and voila, Paradise

Fresh oysters, charbroiled over an open flame, pecorino pepper butter

Seafood Salad $15

Oysters Sandfeller $10

Fresh crips romaine and field mix topped with scallions, tomato, cucumber, shaved parmesan, grilled shrimp and cold blue crab

6 Market fresh oysters baked and topped with spinach, bacon, onions and Hollandaise

Ultimate Mexican Street Corn Dip $8

TACOS

Tacos de Carne $13

Warm, creamy and loaded with mouthwatering combo of corn, queso fresco, Jalapeños, chipotle, cilantro Perfect amount of smokey heat

Sandbar Wings 6 $7 12 $12 Tailgate Nachos $10

*Rajun Cajun Sandwich $12

Grilled marinated filet with sautéed onions, green peppers, swiss cheese on a toasted baquette Severed with french fries

Grouper Sandwich $14

Fried grouper, brioche bun, Jamaican tartar sauce served with french fries

Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, pineapple salsa sour cream, lettuce

Grilled marinated BBQ tofu, caramelized onions, Caribbean slaw

Jerk chicken, pickled peaches sour cream, lettuce

BEACH EATS PLATES

Jerk Tacos $10

Tortilla chips topped with pico de gallo, nacho cheese, roasted corn quacamole and sour cream add pulled pork $3 add steak $6

Witch Doctor $13

Shrimp, peppers, onions, smoked sausage, on a toasted baguette, served with french fries JR’S favorite

Steak, tomato, salsa, sour cream, cheese, green apple slaw, lettuce

Lowcountry Tacos $10

Tossed in your choice of Sauce Buffalo, Jerk, Sticky Asian, BBQ

Smoked Salmon BLT $14

Smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, sweet Hawaiian bread, honey mayo. served with french fries

Tacos De Pescado $12

Vegetarian Sandwich $10

Jamaican me a Jerk Lobster Tail Single $16 Double $32

Cho Co Shrimp $14

Fresh fish blackened with caribbean slaw, sriracha mayo, sour cream, lettuce

Floridian Conch Fritters $11

Pan blackened tofu, salsa, sour cream and lettuce

Nassau Shrimp $13

Grilled marinated gulf shrimp, Mexican street corn, shredded lettuce

Fish & Chips Single: $10 Double: $18

SANDWICHES

1/2 pound fresh fried shrimp, french fries

Vegetarian Tacos $10

Specialty of the house prepared in a spicy and tangy creamy Cajun sauce served with baguette

Smokey Southwestern Shrimp Tacos $13

Conch, red peppers and delicious seasonings make up this house favorite Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in a hurricane spicy mango pepper sauce

Ragin Cajun $12

*All American Burger $12

Marinated and blackened bite size pieces of file served with a creamy horseradish sauce $7

2 Angus beef patty, choice of American or Swiss cheese topped with lettuce, tomato and bacon, served with french fries

SOUPS AND SALADS

Southern She-Crab $8

Thick & rich …… Sandbar’s secret recipe Salads

Sandbar Salad $7

The Dirty Bird $12

6 oz organic, southern fried chicken breast, honey mayo, brioche bun. served with french fries

Fresh crisp romaine and field mix topped with scallions, tomato, cucumber, shaved parmesan, deviled egg and granola

Superfood Salad $15

Smoked salmon, dried cranberries, granola, mandarin orange, blueberries, field mix and romaine tossed in a country raspberry vinaigrette

Cuban $12

Roasted pork and sliced ham, Swiss cheese, creole mustard, sliced pickles on a toasted baguette, served with french fries

Coconut Shrimp Sandwich $13 Shrimp, mango chutney, coconut sauce, baguette, Caribbean slaw, served with french fries

Jerk cold water lobster tails with coconut rice, fried plantains and mango salsa

*Steak Frites $21

10 oz Marinated steak, pecorino pepper butter, french fries

Beer battered cod, french fries

Shrimp & Chips $20 Grouper $25

Grilled or blackened grouper, coconut rice, Jamaican relish with mangos

Jamaican Jerk Pasta $18

Grilled chicken served over linguini tossed in a creamy jerk sauce

Chilled Rice Bowl $9

Brown rice with red quinoa, cucumbers, red pepper in a light dressing

Hurricane Shrimp $20

Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in a hurricane spicy mango pepper sauce served over coconut rice

There’s always something delicious cooking at THE SANDBAR. 101 Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza • 843-342-SAND (7263) • sandbarhhi.com

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15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue) • Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 843-785-7006 • www.stellinihhi.com

Carne

Served with pasta and house salad.

Choice of red wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette Caesar salad add $4

Pesce

Pasta

Served with pasta and house salad.

Choice of red wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette Caesar salad add $4

Served with house salad, choice of red wine vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette Caesar salad add $4

Chicken Saltimbocca....................... 23 Grouper Piccata...................... 26 Linguini with Meatballs or Sausage........... 17 Rubbed with sage, topped with prosciutto, Lobster and Shrimp Rigatoni Bolognese, meat sauce .................... 19 mozzarella, mushroom marsala sauce Polenta.................................... 34 Cheese or Veal Ravioli ................................ 17 Chicken Parmigiana....................... 22 Claw lobster meat and shrimp, tomatoes, Breaded breast of chicken baked with marinara mushrooms, scallions, garlic butter Lasagna .................................................. 19 and mozzarella cheese Zuppa di Pesce ....................... 32 Capellini Marinara, meatless red sauce.......... 16 Chicken Pancetta........................ 23 Grouper, clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels Sherry cream sauce with pancetta and broccoli Eggplant Parmigiana................................. 18 and calamari in marinara sauce over over capellini

Chicken Cacciatore.......................... 23 Onions, peppers and mushrooms in marinara sauce over capellini

Filet Mignon (8oz.)......................... 33 Brandy cream demi with fresh rosemary, gorgonzola, mushroom risotto and spinach

Lamb Shank “Osso Buco” Style.33

Braised lamb shank in a red wine, tomato demi

Veal Parmigiana............................. 25 Breaded veal cutlet topped with mozzarella and marinara

Veal Piccata or Marsala................. 24

linguine

Seafood Canneloni.................. 26 Shrimp and scallops, baked in vodka sauce, topped with mozzarella

Capellini Pomodoro................................. 18

Freshly diced tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil Add Chicken........22 Shrimp or Scallops........26

Sausage, Peppers and Onions, Lobster Carbonara................. 34 over Linguini............................................... 19 Lobster meat, pancetta & onions, Manicotti...................................................... 17 cream sauce

Filled with ricotta, baked in marinara with mozzarella

Shrimp and Scallops Gnocchi.26 Fettuccine Alfredo........................................ 17 Scampi style with spinach

Shrimp Pesto Tortellini...... 26

traditional pesto, cheese tortellini

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

Shrimp and Scallops Fra Diavolo............................ 26

& spinach sautee

served over cannellini bean, spinach, tomato, garlic sautee, tossed with capellini

With Chicken........21

Fettuccine Carbonara.................................. 19 Cream sauce with pancetta bacon and onions

Tortellini alla Panna.................................. 19 Cheese tortellini, tomato cream sauce

Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers Rack of Lamb.................................. 35 Tuscan Grouper...................... 26 and Artichokes............................................. 21 garlic & rosemary, served with cannellini bean Veal Saltimbocca......................... 26

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

Veal Scaloppine Risotto............... 25

Red wine demi over wild mushroom risotto

Veal & Shrimp................................ 28 Tomatoes, mushrooms & scallions, apricot demi-glaze

Grouperfeller...................... 28

topped with spinach, bacon and pernod breadcrumbs, hollandaise glace, garlic gnocchi

fresh oregano, garlic, olive oil, rigatoni

Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce ... 20 Penne with Vodka Sauce ......................... 19 Pasta Primavera......................................... 18 fresh vegetables, lemon, white wine and olive oil With Chicken........22 With Shrimp or Scallops........26

Pesto Penne Pasta....................................... 18 Gnocchi......................................................... 19

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TACOS

Carne Asada ~ Marinated pieces of steak, grilled and placed in a corn tortilla with black beans, cilantro, and onions.........................4.75 Carnitas ~ Tender pieces of pork, shredded and placed in a corn tortilla with black beans, cilantro, and onions.................................4.75 Pollo Asado ~ Charbroiled, marinated chicken, placed on a soft corn tortilla with black beans, cilantro, and onions.........................4.75 Baja Fish Taco ~ Traditional Fish Taco, batter fried and placed on a soft corn tortilla with cabbage, cilantro, crema mexicana, pico de gallo, hot sauce and a squeeze of lime. Now that’s an authentic fish taco!..................................................................................................4.75 Low Country Oyster Taco ~ Oysters, batter fried on a soft corn tortilla with cabbage, cilantro, crema mexicana, pico de gallo, hot sauce and a hint of lime...................................................................4.75

ENSALADAS

Taco Salad ~ Crisp flour tortilla, topped with lettuce, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, cheese, sour cream -and olives...........7.65 with Chicken or Steak....................................10.15 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...10.75 Jenny Salad ~ no chicken, sautéed veggies instead.................10.75 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...............................................................................................10.95 Shrimp Salad ~ Romaine lettuce, mixed with corn and black beans, topped with almonds, green onions, cheese, tomatoes, chopped hard boiled egg and our zesty shrimp accompanied with buttermilk ranch. Served in a crisp flour tortilla.............................................. 11.75

QUESADILLAS

Flour tortilla filled with melted cheese ~ sour cream, salsa and green onion served on side.

Cheese.............................................................................................6.60 Shrimp and Veggie........................................................................10.95 Vegetarian........................................................................................9.35 Chicken.............................................................................................9.35 Shrimp............................................................................................10.95 Oyster.............................................................................................10.95 Carnitas (pork)................................................................................. 9.35 Chorizo (Mexican sausage)............................................................9.35 Carne Asada (steak)........................................................................9.35

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Steak Fajita Burrito ~ Tasty pieces of grilled steak with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese............................................................................................ 11.50 Chicken Fajita Burrito ~ Charbroiled chicken, sauteed with peppers, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese..................................................................................... 11.50 Pollo Asado ~ Skinless chicken breast, grilled with cilantro, and sour cream, rice, black beans and cheese...................................10.95 w/ BBQ sauce................................................................................10.95 Carnitas ~ Amigo’s famous pork carnitas with rice, black beans, our cream, cilantro, cheese and guacamole................................10.95 Carne Asada ~ Charbroiled marinated pieces of steak with rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro and cheese.............................10.95 Veggie ~ This will turn you into a vegetarian. Bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, rice, black beans, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes and cheese......................................................10.95 Fish ~ Battered fried fish with cabbage, white sauce, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, hot sauce, cilantro and cheese. So Mucho Tasty................................................................................................10.95 Low Country Oyster ~ Amigo’s is the home of the original oyster burrito. Battered fried select oysters with cabbage, hot sauce, pico de gallo, rice, black beans, cilantro, white sauce and cheese.... 11.50

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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.............16.95 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....................19.95 Chimichanga ~ Choice of chicken, steak or pork in a deep fried flour tortilla filled with pinto beans, topped with Amigo’s famous queso dip, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream & guacamole on the side............. 15.95

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Chips, Salsa and Queso Dip...........................................................6.95 Chips and Salsa...............................................................................2.25 Nachos ~ Heaping plate of our famous chips, covered with beans, cheese, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, olives and green onions.......................................7.95 add meat...........10.45

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LETTUCE WRAP OR FLOUR TORTILLA ADD $ .50 SMOKED CHICKEN.............................................. $3.95 PULLED PORK CARNITAS . . . . . . . 3 .95 CARNE ASADA. .................................................... $3.95 SMOKED CHICKEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 TACO AMERICANO............................................. $3.95 CARNE ASADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN........................... $3.95 TACO AMERICANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 PORK BELLY........................................................ $3.95 FRIED CHICKEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 CHORIZO SAUSAGE. ........................................... $3.95 PORK BELLY PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 TEMPURA MAHI $3.95 CHORIZO . . . . . .MAHI. . . . . ...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .95 CRISPY COCONUT $3.95 TEMPURA FISHSHRIMP.............................

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¡HOLY FAJITAS! .......................................$16.95 / $19.95 ¡HOLYHOMEADE ¡HOLY CHURROS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .95 ENCHILADAS!............................................. $15.95 MEXICAN FLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .95 ADOBO MOLCAJETE............................................. $20.95 FRIED ICE CREAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 .95 CARNITAS TAMALES.............................................. $12.95 GRINGO BURGER ................................................. $11.95

Serving Daily 12pm-10pm • The Island’s Best Happy Hour 4-7pm • Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm (843) 681-TACO | PARK PLAZA – 33 OFFICE PARK RD, SUITE 229 | HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC | WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/HOLYTEQUILA | HOLYTEQUILA.COM

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Lunch, Tuesday-Friday 11:30 am-1:30 pm. | Dinner, Tuesday-Sunday 6.00 Until Brunch, Sunday 11:00 am-1:30 pm | Closed Monday’s 43 Jenkins Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.689.6744 | www.sunsetgrillehhi.com

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Appetizer Selections

Cajun Fried Oysters ~ 13

Basil Champagne Salad ~ 9

Charcuterie Plate ~ 11

Roasted Beet Salad ~ 10

Wedge Salad ~ 10

Roasted beets, toasted walnuts, arugula, & house made ricotta in fig vincotto

Hybrid romaine, creamy blue dressing, onions, bacon & tomatoes

*Cajun Fried Oysters ~ 13

Smoked Seafood Platter ~ 14

Over gorgonzola cream sauce with a balsamic drizzle

Soup Of The Day Sunset Salad ~ 7

Artisan greens in tomato black olive vinaigrette with red onion, tomatoes and feta cheese

Entrée Selections Shrimp and Grits ~ 16

Cajun sautéed shrimp over stone ground white cheddar grits with andouille, peppers, onions and a duo of sauces

Smoked Scottish Salmon ~ 16

Artisan greens, basil champagne vinaigrette, Wild boar sausage, Roth’s moody blue cheese, pickled onions & olives w/ tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, hearts of ciabatta toast points palm and white cheddar

Gorgonzola cream sauce and balsamic drizzle

House smoked seafood with pickled onions, capers, and egg

Entrée Selections Sunset Smoked Salmon ~ 26

House smoked salmon over stone ground grits with wilted spinach, roasted red peppers and Dijon dill sauce

House smoked Scottish salmon over stone ground grits with garlic wilted spinach, roasted red peppers and Dijon dill crème

Champagne Basil Salad ~ 15

Cajun sautéed shrimp over white cheddar grits with andouille sausage, peppers and onions, smoked poblano pepper and sweet roasted red pepper sauces

With grilled shrimp, smoked bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onion and cheddar

*Black & Blue Salad ~ 15

Hybrid wedge topped w/ creamy blue cheese dressing, bacon, pickled onions, dried apricots & blackened beef tips

*Bacon & Pimento Cheese Risotto ~ 16 w/ fried oysters and spinach

Warm Brussels Sprout Salad ~ 15

Warm bacon vinaigrette, Chevre, toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries & grilled chicken breast

*Sunset Stuffed Burger ~ 11

Shrimp and Grits ~ 26

Red Wine & Herb Braised Lamb Shank ~ 29 Natural jus, mashed potatoes & vegetables

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes ~ 30

Two Jumbo lump crab cakes over whole grain mustard sauce w/ rice & vegetables

*5 Spice Seared Duck Breast ~ 29

Brown sugar & Brandy glazed plums, rice & vegetables

Grilled NY Strip Steak ~ 32

Balsamic Glazed w/ fried onion straws, mashed potatoes & vegetables

Seared Sea Scallops ~ 30

Orecchiette pasta w/ butternut squash, speck, & walnuts, finished in sage butter

Your choice of Vermont white cheddar or bleu cheese w/ house made chips & fruit

Bacon & Pimento Cheese Risotto~ 25

Lump Crab Cakes ~ 17

*Grilled Heritage Pork Chop ~ 28

Whole grain mustard sauce, rice and vegetable

*Grilled Scallops ~ 17

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Hand cut Heritage pork chop w/ apricot & toasted hazelnut compound butter, mashed potatoes & warm brussel sprout slaw

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MORE THAN JUST A PUB

The British Open Pub brings a little slice of the UK to Bluffton, and people are hooked.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

You would be forgiven for thinking that the British Open Pub was your typical English pub experience. After all, the cozy brick hearth in the center, warm woods surrounding you and wide bar dominating one side as you enter feel like they were pulled straight out of a quiet Yorkshire public house. Furthermore, the menu entices with British favorites like fish and chips, scotch egg and bangers and mash.

But look closer, and you’ll see there’s a very important distinction between a British pub and the British Open Pub. That traditional British pub fare is but a small part of a robust menu of hearty fare that spans both sides of the pond. Sizzling steaks 112 TASTEOFHILTONHEAD.COM

from Angus Grilled Ribeye to the Angus Beef New York Strip steak join items that range from BBQ ribs to seafood creations like lobster pot pie and grouper picatta. And that’s just dinner.

Stop by for breakfast and you’ll be treated to French toast, an array of omelets and even a delicious breakfast burger. Stop by for brunch and you can enjoy bottomless mimosas and bloody marys.

“We’re more a traditional restaurant with a little bit of British fare,” said owner Damian Hayes. “Since it’s British, a lot of people ask, ‘Is this a British pub?’ Well, it’s the British Open Pub; the real theme is golf.”

Indeed, nearly every inch of the restaurant serves as a love letter to the sport. Artwork adorns every wall – lush paintings, lithographs and photos of some of the most beautiful courses in the world. In between them, you’ll find autographed photos of some of the best players in the game. And those are just the ones on the wall.

The true seat of honor for player photos is along the panels of the famed “Titleist bar.” All told, some 1,300 golf balls frame a horizontal portrait gallery of the game’s greats. Hayes hopes to add Jordan Spieth this year, but he’s mum about whose spot the Golden Child will take.

“I would rather not say,” he said with a laugh. “We constantly rotate them. But your Palmers, your Nicklauses, your Watson, Gary Player, Steve Ballesteros… they’re all in here, and they’re not going anywhere.”

The photos speak to the passion Hayes has for golf, a passion that led him to launch the first British Open Pub on Hilton Head Island in 1998. The Bluffton pub continued the tradition when it opened in 2011, bringing a few unique elements to the concept. A spacious outdoor deck was given a beautiful and functional upgrade two years ago. Fully screened in and air-conditioned, it provides a year-round al fresco dining experience.

Another upgraded amenity the Bluffton BOP enjoys is its spacious private dining room, The St. Andrews Room. Perfect for large groups and events, the room seats 45 comfortably and enjoys its own private entrance, bathrooms and wide buffet table.

Guests can either be served buffet-style or order off the menu.

“We do everything in there from anniversaries, business networking, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, you name it,” said Hayes.

This private room not only offers a great place for large parties, it helps foster a sense of community that has always been important to Hayes and his family. As further evidence, you can look to the British Open Pub Invitational golf tournament held every year to provide financial aid to help area high school seniors achieve their college dreams. The tournament celebrated its 20th year last year, passing the mark of more than $225,000 donated.

And furthering that sense of community is the fact that British Open Pub is a family business in the truest sense of the word.

Hayes manages both pubs side by side with his wife Andrea, while their oldest daughter Brooke runs their social media. When she’s home from school, daughter Ali waits tables, and the Hayes’ two high school-aged children, Skylar and Evan, hostess and bus tables after school.

So yes, there is the classic pub feel of a community social hub run by the entire family. And there is the classic pub atmosphere, right down to the inviting hearth and the wide selection of single malts and malty pints of beer. But the British Open Pub is truly much more than just a British pub.

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BRITISH OPEN PUB

Located in Sheridan Park in Bluffton and The Village at Wexford. Authentic English fare served in attractive pub-style atmosphere with golf art, memorabilia, and the only bar by Titleist. Featuring our famous Fish n’ Chips or Sandwedges like the Aberdeen Burger, Clubhouse Classic, Wexford Reuben, English Dip and Lobster Roll. Full bar and beers, ales, and stouts from around the world. Serving breakfast from 8 a.m. until 11 am., Monday - Friday. Lunch and Dinner daily from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., and Brunch Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call Hilton Head (843) 686-6736 or Bluffton (843) 815-6736.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

Located at the Calhoun Street Promenade. Visit Old Town Bluffton and enjoy great seafood in a casual and fun atmosphere. Serving a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches (Grouper melt and Po Boy’s), soups and salads all at affordable prices. Dine inside or out or enjoy the rooftop bar. Serving lunch and dinner Sunday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call (843) 757-6222 or visit us online at www.captainwoodys.com.

CHOW DADDY’S

Two locations - 14B Executive Park Road, just off Pope Avenue and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. One of the areas newest and most creative restaurants offers a healthy alternative to casual dining. Slow roasting their pork and chicken over pure applewood and using local and organic ingredients whenever possible. Menu items include, Homemade White Bean and Kale Soup, Kale and Quinoa Salad, Oven Roasted Vegetable Bowl, A Ground in house Prime Rib Burger, great Tacos and an amazing Smoked Fried Chicken. Full bar, extensive wine selection and great cocktails. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Outdoor seating and ping pong available on our terraces. For reservations call (843) 842-CHOW (2469) or (843) 757-CHOW (2469) or online at www.chowdaddys.com.

FARM BLUFFTON

Located at 1301 May River Rd in the Promenade. With a focus on fresh and local, our menu is inspired by the seasonal bounty of local produce, cultural traditions from around the world and ever evolving culinary ideas. Based on a mutual respect for the land, the animals and the people who tend to them, we grow a lot of our own produce and select only the best from other farmers. Open Tuesday thru Saturday for lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 until 10 p.m. Call (843) 707-2041 or online at www.farmbluffton.com.

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MAY RIVER GRILL

Located at 1263 May River Rd. in old town Bluffton. Voted best of Bluffton for eight straight years, this intimate restaurant features excellent food, great décor and quality service. Our extensive menu offers 20 different entrees, daily specials, locally caught seafood, walleye, lake Erie perch, and hand picked vegetables. Fantastic wine selections as well as an early bird menu available Monday thru Friday. Open Monday thru Saturday, from 5 until 9 p.m. Call (843) 757-5755 for reservations or online at www.mayrivergrill.com.

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).

OLD TOWN DISPENSARY

Located right off of Calhoun Street, in the heart of historic, downtown Bluffton. Delicious food, cold drinks, and a great atmosphere make this place a locals favorite! Dine inside or sit outside and enjoy live music under the stage. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Happy Hour is offered seven days a week from 4-7 p.m., and Sunday Brunch is served from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit otdbluffton.com for more information, or call (843) 837-1893.

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR

Located at 55 Calhoun Street in the historic art district of Bluffton. The newest restaurant to top the Bluffton restaurant scene, The Pearl brings a fresh approach to dining focusing on a complete sensory experience offering fresh “clean eating”.

Contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Live music Thursday thru Sunday. Lunch Thursday thru Saturday.

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

POUR RICHARD’S

Located at 4376 Bluffton Parkway. Creative food and wine are just a few things that keep people coming back for more!

Known for their daily seasonal specials, the menu also features a variety of small plates, seafood and wood fired pizzettas. Reserve a table or dine at the bar where the friendly staff knows how to make you feel right at home. Open for dinner Monday thru Saturday from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Call (843) 757-1999 or online at www.pourrichardsbluffton.com.

REDFISH BLUFFTON

Located at 32 Bruin Road. Our eclectic menu specializes in locally caught fish, natural and free range meats and vegetables from our garden to provide the freshest ingredients possible. Dine inside or out on the beautiful patio. Extensive wine list and full bar available. Serving dinner nightly from 4:30 until 10 p.m. and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Call (843) 837-8888 or online at redfishofbluffton.com.

TRUFFLES CAFE

Located in Sea Pines Center and Belfair Towne Village in Bluffton. Enjoying our 35th year of offering casual upscale dining in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our menu features fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, fresh and wholesome entree salads, house ground burgers, delicious pasta, and amazing homemade desserts. Outside seating is available at both locations. Full bar and fine wines by the glass or bottle.

Private dining available for 6 to 100 people. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call (843) 671-6136 (Sea Pines) or (843) 815-5551 (Bluffton) or go to www.trufflescafe.com to make reservations.

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the water’s harvest The Bluffton food scene thrives on the ebb and flow of our local tides.

BY BARRY KAUFMAN • PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

As far as geography goes, Bluffton is a town defined by the water.

The name itself derives from the fact that this sleepy little bend in the May River was built on a high bluff, gazing down at the serpentine currents of water that swirl around Palmetto Bluff and travel onward to the Atlantic.

But as far as anyone else is concerned, Bluffton is a town defined by its restaurants. From the original one-squaremile of old town and beyond, there are more delicious meals to be had here than could be enjoyed in a month of Sundays.

And when these two defining characteristics come together, our love of the water and our love of great food, the results are mouth-watering. On plates all across Bluffton, some of the best dishes you’re going to find showcase a creature that was pulled from the waves that very day.

“First and foremost, it’s a better product,” said Old Town Dispensary’s Matt Jording. “In the business we’re in… obviously quality is of utmost importance. Anyone selling an oyster around here would be crazy to not sell a local oyster. Especially in Bluffton. If you don’t capitalize on what we have here, you’re doing it wrong.”

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the flavor we have down here. They’re second to none as far as salinity and cleanliness.”

That flavor, Jording posits, comes from the unique combination of water temperature, lack of pollution and tidal currents that can only be found here. The result is an oyster gaining fame the world over for its delicate salty taste. “I was at a $200-a-plate restaurant in Boulder that had May River oysters on the menu,” he said.

Those same oysters make their way across the country, but truly shine on plates right here in Bluffton, like in Pour Richard’s May River Oyster pie. “I met people from Virginia today at the market who came here just for the May River oysters,” said Pour Richard’s sous chef Justin King. He notes that his family back home in northern California will pay extra to have our local

oysters overnighted to them for use in po boys. “Which is always wild to me, but they love them.”

And yes, it seems cruel to talk this much about local oysters as we head into the summer season, but it’s impossible to talk about Bluffton’s local seafood without enshrining the May River Oysters that define the back half of the year. “If we have oysters on the menu at FARM, they came from the May River Oyster Company,” said Joshua Heaton, GM at FARM. The restaurant’s dedication to seasonality means that when oyster season is in full swing, they’re keeping local oystermen busy. “We love the fact that all of our oysters are so local and so fresh that they never even see a refrigerator until they get to us. When the Harter brothers drop them off, sometimes the mud on their boots hasn’t even dried yet.”

The relatively pristine waters around here, far from the toxic headwaters around major cities and fed by a constant flow from the tides, aren’t just good for oysters. Ask May River Grill’s Charlie Sternburgh and he’ll happily grab a freshly caught blue crab from the back to show you the crystal-clear state of its lungs. “The water around here, the lungs are just clear, they’re just beautiful, there’s no mud in the lungs or anything because our water is so clean,” he said. “You get to other places farther up the state… the lungs are just full of mud.”

While Sternburgh’s fame may have been established by the delectable walleye he prepares, which aren’t native to our area, he’s constantly working with local suppliers to offer the best area seafood he can find. As the water warms up, he’s excited to add locally caught cobia to the redfish, flounder and trout that dot his menu. “They come here to spawn, the cobia, so when the cobia come in, everyone’s out fishing for cobia,” he said.

They won’t just be fishing for cobia. One of the most exciting developments for local anglers is the news that the government will open commercial and recreational fishing for red snapper this year. “This will be one of the first years in a while,” said Robbie Maroudas, of Red Fish. In addition to co-owning the Bluffton and Hilton Head restaurants, Maroudas can usually be found on the water, pulling in the next dinner service. “They opened for a mini season last year, but they’re going to open for an extended season this year so the American red should be back on menus this year… It’s exciting. We haven’t had that for a while.”

While red snapper has been free to fish in the Gulf for some time, the easing of restrictions on the Atlantic side is allowing our restaurants to offer something fresh and local. “Anything from the gulf is different,” he said. “The main difference I see in that is the texture of the fish. Gulf grouper for example is great; it tastes good, there’s nothing wrong with it. But grouper on the east coast is steaky and beautiful. It’s a similar situation with red snapper. It has to do with what they eat. I’m partial to our fish on our coast.”

While Maroudas prides himself on serving up his catch at Red Fish, he relies on local fishers and crabbers to round out the menu. “I don’t think people realize what a great stone crab fishery we have off of here,” he said. “I ran into a gentleman who does commercial stone crab fishing, and he was providing them to Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami. I told him, ‘You don’t have to ship them all the way down there - I’ll take them here.’”

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A TASTE OF ADVERTISERS / MAP LOCATION

1. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT

AND WINE BAR

(843) 785-4999 2. A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD

(843) 785-YARD (9273) 3. AMIGO’S CAFÉ Y CANTINA

(843) 785-TACO (8226) 4. AUNT CHILADAS

EASY STREET CAFE

(843) 785-7700 5. THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE

(843) 686-3443 6. BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA

(843) 785-1165 7.

THE BOARDROOM (843) 363-6636

8. BRITISH OPEN PUB

(843) 686-6736 or 815-6736 9. CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR

& DELUXE GRILL

(843) 686-POOL (7665) 10. CAPTAIN JOHN’S GALLEY

AT THE SALTY DOG CAFE

(843) 671-CAFE (2233) 11. CAPTAIN WOODY’S

(843) 785-2400 or 757-6222 12. CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY

(843) 842-2016 13. CATCH 22 FRESH SEAFOOD & GRILL

(843) 785-6261 14. CHARBAR CO

(843) 785-CHAR (2427) 15. CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE

(843) 785-9277 16. CHOW DADDY’S

(843) 842-2469 or 757-2469 17. CLUB SEATS (843) 363-2582 18. CQ’S RESTAURANT

(843) 671-2779 19. CRANE’S TAVERN

STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD

(843) 341-2333 20. CRAZY CRAB

(843) 363-2722 or 681-5021 21. DELISHEEYO

(843) 785-3633 22. THE DRYDOCK SEAFOOD

GRILL & SPIRITS

(843) 842-9775 23. ELA’S ON THE WATER

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24. FARM BLUFFTON

(843) 707-2041

48. PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE

(843) 686-3232

25. FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK

(843) 842-2267

49. THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR

(843) 757-5511

26. FLATBREAD GRILL

(843) 341-2225

50. PIGGLY WIGGLY

(843) 785-3881

27. THE FROSTY FROG CAFÉ

(843) 686-FROG (3764)

51. PLANTATION CAFE & DELI

(843) 785-9020 or 342-4472

28. GRINGO’S DINER

(843) 785-5400

52. POOL BAR JIM’S

(843) 816-4648

29. GUSTO RISTORANTE

(843) 802-2424

53. POUR RICHARD’S

(843) 757-1999

30. HEALTHY HABIT

(843) 686-5600

54. REDFISH

(843) 686-3388 or 837-8888

31. HINOKI JAPANESE

RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR

(843) 785-9800

55. REILLEY’S

(843) 842-4414 or 681-4153

32. HOLY TEQUILA

(843) 681-TACO (8226) 33. HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE

ON THE DOCKS

(843) 681-2772 34. ISLAND FUDGE SHOPPE

(843) 842-4280 35. THE JAZZ CORNER

(843) 842-8620 36. KENNY B’S CAJUN SEAFOOD HUT

(843) 785-3315 37. LAND’S END TAVERN

(843) 671-5456 38. LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN & BAR

(843) 681-3474 39. MANGIAMO

(843) 682-2444 40. MAY RIVER GRILL

(843) 757-5755 41. MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR

(843) 842-9991 42. MELLOW MUSHROOM

(843) 686-2474 or 706-0800 43. MICHAEL ANTHONY’S

(843) 785-6272 44. OLD FORT PUB

(843) 681-2386 45. THE OLD OYSTER FACTORY

(843) 681-6040

56. RITA’S ITALIAN ICE

(843) 341-5587 57. ROCKFISH SEAFOOD AND STEAKS @BOMBORAS

(843) 689-2662 58. RUAN THAI HUT

(843) 681-3700 59. SAGE ROOM

(843) 785-5352 60. THE SALTY DOG CAFE

(843) 671-CAFE (2233) 61. THE SANDBAR

(843) 342-SAND (7263) 62. SANTA FE CAFE

(843) 785-3838 63. SNO CONES BY CHRIS

(843) 683-0592 64. STELLINI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

(843) 785-7006 65. STREET MEET

(843) 842-2570 66. SUNSET GRILLE

(843) 689-6744 67. TOBACCO ROAD

(843) 341-6265 68. TRATTORIA DIVINA

(843) 686-4442 69. TRUFFLES CAFE

(843) 671-6136 or (843) 815-5551

46. OLD TOWN DISPENSARY

(843) 837-1893

70. TWISTED CORK COCKTAIL &

WINE BAR

(843) 802-0510

47. OMBRA

(843) 842-5505

71. THE WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG

(843) 671-7327

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