Are you coming to the Hilton Head area for the first time? Have you been coming here since you were little with your family and now you are bringing your little ones? The great thing about Hilton Head is it is continually growing into a top-tier beach vacation destination. Here are some of the top voted restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment spots, spas, and places to see in Hilton Head and Bluffton according to locals and readers of the insightful magazine Hilton Head Monthly! Copies are free, so make sure to pick one up at a grocery store for up to date information about island events!
Food & Drink
Rookie of the Year: Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill-Bluffton
Favorite New Restaurant (Bluffton): Captain Woody’s Bar and Grill
Favorite New Restaurant (Hilton Head Island): Robert Irvine’s eat!
Hotel/Restaurant Bar: XO Lounge
Chef/Restaurant: Franz Auer, Old Oyster Factory
Caterer: Sandstone Catering
Restaurant for Steak: Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse
Restaurant for Seafood: Alexander’s
Restaurant for a Burger (Bluffton): Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Restaurant for a Burger (Hilton Head): Harold’s Diner
Restaurant for Pizza (Bluffton): Monster Pizza
Restaurant for Pizza (Hilton Head): Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs
Restaurant for Italian: Michael Anthony’s
Restaurant for Mexican: Mi Tierra
Restaurant for Lunch (Bluffton): Truffles
Restaurant for Lunch (Hilton Head): Red Fish
Restaurant for Brunch (Bluffton): Walnuts Cafe
Restaurant for Brunch (Hilton Head): Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café
Restaurant for Breakfast (Bluffton): Sippin’ Cow Cafe
Restaurant for Breakfast (Hilton Head): Skillets
Barbecue: Smokehouse
Restaurant for Sushi: Hinoki
Restaurant with Best Dessert Menu: Alexander’s
Restaurant with Best Wine Selection: Red Fish
Restaurant with Best Water Views: Old Oyster Factory
Bar/Pub (Bluffton): Katie O’Donald’s
Bar/Pub (Hilton Head): Black Marlin’s Hurricane Bar
Bartender (Bluffton): Ben Nelson, Cork’s
Bartender (Hilton Head): Dana Maffo, Tiki Hut
Happy Hour (Bluffton): Montana’s Grizzly Bar
Happy Hour (Hilton Head): WiseGuys
Liquor Store: Rollers Liquor and Party Store
Place for Coffee: Java Joe’s
Night Spot: The Jazz Corner
Bakery: Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Café
Deli/Sub Shop (Bluffton): Gruby’s New York Deli & Grill
Deli/Sub Shop (Hilton Head): Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs
Ice Cream/Gelato Shop: Hilton Head Ice Cream
Candy/Chocolate Shop: Chocolate Canopy
Services
Child Care Facility: Lowcountry Day Preschool
Pet Service: Evergreen Pet Lodge
Wedding Venue: Windows on the Waterway
Florist: Flowers by Sue
Auto Repair/Body Shop: H & H
Auto Service
Health & Sports
Doctor: Dr. Wayne Johnson
Dentist: Dr. Kenneth Kowalyk
Chiropractor: Fraum Chiropractic
Veterinarian: Dr. Curtis Hennessey
Golf Pro: Matt Edlin
Private Golf Course: Long Cove
Public Golf Course: Old South
Tennis Pro: John Kerr, Palmetto Dunes
Tennis Center Fitness Center (Bluffton): Fusion Fitness Center
Fitness Center (Hilton Head): Breakthrough Fitness Center
Shopping/Entertainment
Musician/Band: White Liquor
Art Gallery: Pink House Gallery of Fine Art
Sporting Goods Store: Go Tri Sports
Jewelry Store: Heritage Fine Jewelry
Women’s Clothing Store: The Porcupine
Men’s Clothing Store: Palmettoes
Shopping Center: Tanger Outlets
Gift/Novelty Shop (Bluffton): Markel’s Card and Gifts Shop
Gift/Novelty Shop (Hilton Head): Letter Perfect Too
Beauty
Hair Salon (Bluffton): Vanessa’s Hair Salon
Hair Salon (Hilton Head): Fifth Avenue
Nail Salon (Bluffton): Z Nails
Nail Salon (Hilton Head): Nail Pro
Spa: FACES Day Spa
