Shopping and Dining in Hilton Head

Fine Hilton Head Restaurants and Boutiques Compliment the Lowcountry Life

The best of both Hilton Head restaurants and shopping can often be found alongside the stunning waterside or beachfront scenery. Many boaters dock at Shelter Cove Marina and enjoy all of the fine Hilton Head restaurants, shops and fun activities available to them. Stroll alongside sailboats and yachts and stop in at each unique shop. Art galleries, clothing, and specialty gift shops are just a few places to find on your journey through Hilton Head. Shelter Cove has a little taste of everything from seafood to Italian cuisine and is regarded as having some of the best Hilton Head restaurants.

Harbour Town Yacht Basin may be known for its famous red-and-white lighthouse, but not to be forgotten are its shops and restaurants. After walking up the lighthouse to explore the amazing views of Hilton Head, be sure to stop at the various high-end boutiques, specialty gift shops, and art galleries. The Crazy Crab restaurant is a longtime local favorite of the many Hilton Head restaurants and features an extensive menu of seafood that will leave you coming back for more. Sit back and take it easy in one of the rocking chairs while sipping a frozen concoction as you reminiscence of your day of Hilton Head shopping.

South Beach Marina is a quaint little marina located in Sea Pines Plantation. This marina has it all with a string of shops and locally owned unique restaurants. Walking on the deck, daily entertainment is provided by local musicians. There are also plenty of water activities for water connoisseur. The Salty Dog Café has a little taste of everything from seafood to sandwiches. Locals love to sit outside on the deck, socializing and listening to the live entertainment in arguably the most unique Hilton Head restaurant.

Coligny Plaza is located in, what the locals like to call, the “downtown” area of Hilton Head. It sits only steps away from the beach and has over 60 unique shops and restaurants and provides some of the best Hilton Head shopping available. Located in the heart of Hilton Head, Coligny is close to several plantations, making it a daily stop for many locals.

Another local delight is the Old Oyster Factory, a waterfront restaurant on the Broad River. Offering a variety of specialty gourmet oysters, seafood and Lowcountry favorites, the Old Oyster Factory is often the favored Hilton Head restaurant among the Island's well-eating locals. This restaurant was once the location for one of Hilton Head’s first oyster canneries.

Hudson’s on the Docks is also another Hilton Head restaurant specializing in seafood, which it's now been doing for over forty years. Once used as a car dealership, this Lowcountry eatery is located on the Port Royal Sound with shrimp boats docking daily and unloading fresh shrimp, oysters and crab. Old Fort Pub is another unique idea of Hilton Head pioneer Charles Fraser. He wanted to create a historical looking restaurant next to Fort Mitchell tucked away in Hilton Head Plantation. A secret local restaurant for many years, it was bought out and reopened to the public in 1993. The Pub has been serving seafood, steak and authentic Lowcountry favorites for over 35 years and has also been featured on The Food Network.

Bluffton, like Hilton Head, has many fine dining establishments and local Lowcountry eateries. Downtown Bluffton offers several Lowcountry style restaurants that Hilton Head real estate owners find themselves dining at weekly. Pepper’s Porch, best known for its Lowcountry cuisine of oysters, shrimp, and local fish, has a casual atmosphere where residents can sit back, relax and enjoy the breeze from the May River while listening to local Hilton Head entertainment.

Blufftonians shop daily at the two outlet shopping malls, complete with a variety of retail shops and dining options. Bluffton real estate owners living off of the Buckwalter Parkway have easy access to the Berkley Place shopping complex. With several locally owned retail stores, national retail stores, restaurants, a gym and a movie theater, Bluffton and Hilton Head real estate owners don’t have to go far for shopping and dining. Blufftonians can take a quick bike ride to Berkley Place, grab a cup of coffee at Lotsa Latte and take in a matinee at Sea Turtle Cinemas. Buckwalter is continuously growing with plans for an upscale grocery store and numerous other retail businesses and restaurants.

Okatie, Bluffton’s neighbor, is growing rapidly with a retail complex called Okatie Crossing underway. With about 400,000 square-feet of retail space, there are plans for a grocery store and other national retail businesses. 

Callawassie Island real estate owners can dine at one of the three dining rooms in the clubhouse. The untouched natural scenery surrounds the area, creating an ideal place to dine and relax. Nearby Beaufort and Bluffton give Hilton Head real estate owners and residents a variety of choices without the long drive.

One of a kind restaurants and shops can be found in the charming towns of Hardeeville and Ridgeland. Residents can take a stroll through the quaint downtown area, where unique locally owned restaurants and shops are a daily stop.

Daufuskie Island real estate owners don’t need to take the ferry to the mainland to find good restaurants. The Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa offers numerous dining options like The Bloody Pointe Grill, Jack’s Place or the Beach Club Restaurant. From Lowcountry cuisine to specialty sandwiches, Dafuskie Island real estate owners can satisfy almost any craving.

Whether prospective buyers of Hilton Head real estate are looking for fine dining among the many Hilton Head restaurants or a unique afternoon of Hilton Head shopping, Hilton Head is bound to have what you're looking for.  //