Highest-rated cheap eats in Hilton Head Island by diners

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September 3, 2025
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Highest-rated cheap eats in Hilton Head Island by diners

Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.

Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.

Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.

Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Hilton Head Island area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

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Panda Chinese Restaurant

#24. Panda Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 2.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22 Towne Drive Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Jade Garden

#23. Jade Garden

- Rating: 2.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1304 Fording Island Road Ste K Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, fast food, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Yummy House

#22. Yummy House

- Rating: 2.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2 Southwood Park Drive Ste A Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Wayback Burgers

#21. Wayback Burgers

- Rating: 3.3/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 Shelter Cove Lane Ste 150 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Burgers, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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Moe's Southwest Grill

#20. Moe's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 Malphrus Road Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Jamaica Joe'z Beach Bar

#19. Jamaica Joe'z Beach Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 Folly Field Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Amigos Cafe Y Cantina

#18. Amigos Cafe Y Cantina

- Rating: 3.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 133 Towne Drive Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Island Bagel & Deli

#17. Island Bagel & Deli

- Rating: 3.9/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 841 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

#16. El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1008 Fording Island Road Ste H Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Palmetto Dunes General Store

#15. Palmetto Dunes General Store

- Rating: 4.1/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Trent Jones Lane Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Gift Shops, Cafes, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp

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Island Bagel & Deli-Bluffton

#14. Island Bagel & Deli-Bluffton

- Rating: 4.1/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17 Sherington Drive Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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Harold's Diner

#13. Harold's Diner

- Rating: 4.1/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 641 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Phillys Cafe & Deli

#12. Phillys Cafe & Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 New Orleans Road Ste 102 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

#11. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 876 Fording Island Road Ste 1 Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Beach Break Grille

#10. Beach Break Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 24 Palmetto Bay Road #F Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

#9. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 95 Mathews Drive Ste A7 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Gringo's Diner

#8. Gringo's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Unit E-5 Coligny Plz Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Choo Choo BBQ Xpress

#7. Choo Choo BBQ Xpress

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 129 Burnt Church Road Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

#6. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Stu's Surf Side

#5. Stu's Surf Side

- Rating: 4.6/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Unit F-3 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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The Downtown Deli

#4. The Downtown Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1223 May River Road Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Delishee Yo

#3. Delishee Yo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 32 Palmetto Bay Road Ste A1 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Odd Birds

#2. Odd Birds

- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1536 Fording Island Road Ste 107 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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Roy's Place Cafe & Catering

#1. Roy's Place Cafe & Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 Office Park Road Ste 33C Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Caterers, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.

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