Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Hilton Head Island by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Hilton Head Island area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Hilton Head Island were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Sprout Momma Breads

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#30. Sprout Momma Breads

- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 93 Arrow Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Chez Georges

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#29. Chez Georges

- Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 37 New Orleans Road Ste J Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Studio

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#28. The Studio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 20 Executive Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hilton Head Island

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#27. JINYA Ramen Bar - Hilton Head Island

- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 95 Mathew Drive Ste F3 Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Gr8 Bites

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#26. Gr8 Bites

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 William Hilton Pkwy Ste G Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

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#25. Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 51 New Orleans Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Alvin Ord's of Bluffton

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#24. Alvin Ord's of Bluffton

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1230 A May River Road Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Alfred's Restaurant

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#23. Alfred's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 807 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 1200 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: French, German
- Read more on Yelp

GT International Cafe

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#22. GT International Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (298 reviews)
- Address: 807 William Hilton Pkwy Ste 1600 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Smile Cuisine

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#21. Thai Smile Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Palmetto Bay Road Ste 102 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Piatti

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#20. Piatti

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 33 Office Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Stu's Surf Side

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#19. Stu's Surf Side

- Rating: 4.6/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 North Forest Beach Drive Unit F-3 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: American, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Sea Salts Bevarage Company Pool Bar & Grill

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#18. Sea Salts Bevarage Company Pool Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 10 Surf Watch Way Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Sundown Saloon

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#17. Sundown Saloon

- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 95 Mathews Drive Ste B5 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Ocean Lounge

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#16. Ocean Lounge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 87 North Sea Pines Drive Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

The Downtown Deli

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#15. 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

Zunzibar

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#14. Zunzibar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 Executive Park Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Casablanca Mediterranean Grill

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#13. Casablanca Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 William Hilton Pkwy Unit 5 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
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Pomodori Too! Italian Takeout

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#12. Pomodori Too! Italian Takeout

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1253 May River Road Unit A Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Delishee Yo

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#11. 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
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Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge

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#10. Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge

- Rating: 4.7/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 Pin Oak St. Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

The G-Free Spot

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#9. The G-Free Spot

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 1511 Main St. Ste 1511 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

The Jazz Corner

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#8. The Jazz Corner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Ste C-1 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Craft Kitchen

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#7. Craft Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 Johnston Way Bluffton, South Carolina
- Categories: Gastropubs, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Tin & Tallow

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#6. Tin & Tallow

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2 Spanish Wells Road Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Cocktail Bars
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Cactus Street Cantina

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#5. Cactus Street Cantina

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1407 Main St. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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The Market Cafe At Michael Anthony's

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#4. The Market Cafe At Michael Anthony's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 37 New Orleans Road Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Odd Birds

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#3. 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
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Taste of Europe

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#2. Taste of Europe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 William Hilton Pkwy Unit O Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Categories: Modern European, Bars, Hungarian
- Read more on Yelp

Roy's Place Cafe & Catering

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#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 327 metros.