Your Hilton Head Island Patio Guide
In our minds, summertime is synonymous with patio season. The sun shining, the ocean’s waves lapping, and drinks flowing – what could be better than that? As home to more than 250 restaurants, Hilton Head Island has you covered when it comes to finding the perfect place to sit back, relax, and order your favorite meal or refreshment — all while surrounded by the atmosphere you know and love.
We’ve put together a helpful guide to help find the perfect patio for you. Learn about the must-visit patios of America’s Favorite Island® and take your senses on a virtual journey. Read on to discover the best patios to enjoy a sunset view with a drink in hand as you prepare your culinary itinerary for your next visit to the Lowcountry.
Must-Try Lowcountry Restaurants
Hilton Head Island may be known for it's stunning beaches and world-class golf courses, but dining in Lowcountry is a culinary excursion all on its own.
With more than 250 restaurants, visitors can satisfy their appetites with a wide variety of tempting treats. From down-home Southern barbecue to urban small plates, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are a few places that make every bite memorable.
Under the stars: nightlife and entertainment on hilton head island
As any visitor to Hilton Head Island can attest, our Lowcountry days are jam-packed with things to see and do. Golfing, biking, tennis, beach days, hiking, picnics...the list goes on and on. And, best of all, the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. On Hilton Head Island we enjoy long, mellow evenings wrapped in warm ocean breezes, delicious local seafood and craft cocktails, and tons of local, live musical talent. Here are some of our favorite ways to wind down an unforgettable day on Hilton Head Island.
Top 7 Must-Try Foods on Hilton Head Island
Oysters on the half shell to start. A bucket of fresh peel-and-eat shrimp straight from the Atlantic to follow. Peach cobbler right out of the oven for dessert. It goes without saying, we love food here in the Lowcountry. In fact, the only thing we love more is sharing our favorite meals with you. That’s why, today, we’re serving up a taste of the Island. Here are seven of our must-try favorites, including some deliciously easy recipes to try at home.
5 Hilton Head Island Date Night Ideas
Pristine sandy beaches that were made for strolling hand-in-hand, stunning sunrises and sunsets, delicious food and drinks, lavish accommodations, abundant natural beauty–Hilton Head Island is a picture-perfect date destination. For a memorable first date, a milestone anniversary, or anything in between, it doesn’t get more romantic than a rendezvous for two on Hilton Head Island.
Need a little inspiration for planning a great date? Check out some of our favorite Hilton Head Island date ideas for an unforgettably romantic day or evening!
For the Seafoodies: Your Guide to Hilton Head Island Seafood
You can’t say “Hilton Head Island” and not think fresh, delicious, local seafood. Our coastal waters, sweeping marshes, secluded inlets and lazy tidal creeks are home to a plethora of fish and shellfish, and whether you catch it yourself or order an authentic dish from one of our restaurants, you’ll be in seafoodie heaven.
If seafood isn’t so much a staple where you live, or you’re planning your dining itinerary for your next visit, you can learn all about our Island’s best seafood in this handy blog. Discover what’s local, when it’s in season, where to try it, and how to make it for yourself at home.
If this makes you extra hungry for some local Hilton Head Island seafood, you're in luck! The Annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family-friendly, week-long culinary and cultural celebration showcasing the very best in savory eats, crafted cocktails, gourmet wines and more. Over the course of seven days, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy dishes prepared by celebrity guest chefs, barbecue from some of the best of Southern pitmasters, hands-on cooking demos, eclectic tastings, live music and much more!
Ready? Let’s dive in!
