the service was incredible, all of the servers were extremely kind and were extremely helpful…read more(especially when confirming gluten free foods were safe for me as i have celiac disease). the host (brandon) has an extremely kind soul and stayed very professional as some patrons were causing problems. the backyard seating area was very cozy and comfortable, and the food was great! would definitely recommend!

Lowcountry Backyard was one of those places that feels like it's been there forever in the best…read morepossible way. Quirky, unpolished, a little tucked away, and absolutely full of character. It doesn't feel corporate or manufactured at all. More like you've stumbled into somebody's lovingly chaotic backyard dinner party where the food just happens to be genuinely top-tier. The mismatched charm, handwritten feel, and warm atmosphere are part of what makes it so special. There's this brilliant contrast between the laid-back hole-in-the-wall vibe and the seriously refined cooking coming out of the kitchen. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were incredibly tender, fried perfectly, and drizzled with a lovely house-made ranch. The sweet house pickles alongside were such a good touch. We also each had a cup of she crab soup which was beautifully seasoned and packed with tonnes of crab morsels. For mains, we shared the shrimp and grits and completely understood why the recipe has won awards, including being recognised as the 3rd best in the world. The recipe is rooted in traditional Lowcountry cooking but elevated with layers of flavour that somehow still feel comforting and homemade. The grits were unbelievably creamy, and the shrimp and sausage were perfectly cooked with fantastic flavour throughout. We also split the seafood purloo with blackened grouper, and it was equally impressive. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted incredibly fresh without trying too hard to be fancy. What really made the experience though was the staff. Everyone went above and beyond. They took time to chat with us about the area, paced the courses perfectly so nothing felt rushed, and by the end we were leaving with handshakes feeling more like guests than customers. Places like this are getting harder to find. We'll absolutely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Lowcountry food served by genuinely wonderful people.

My husband and I loved finding this spot in Hilton Head! There was live…read more R&B music and friendly staff. We both had corn bread, fried chicken, yams, collards and sweet iced tea. It was all delicious--the corn bread was some of the best we have ever tasted. Our chicken was fried to order--hot, tasty and large portions. Nothing was from a can--it was all beautifully seasoned, prepared and served. Don't miss out--spend a lively, fun evening at Ruby Lee's!

Great food, great music, and even better service!…read more We went to Ruby Lee's South last night on a Tuesday and had an amazing time. The Target Band was playing, and they were fantastic. We danced most of the evening and truly enjoyed the energy they brought. The staff was wonderful, and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the baby back ribs with mac and collard greens. Everything was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right. My wife ordered the pan seared salmon with a baked sweet potato and squash, and she loved every bite. We topped it all off with the bourbon pecan pie for dessert, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. Our waitress Pattie really made the night special. She was hilarious, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Excellent service with a great personality. We were visiting from Georgia, and this will definitely be one of the first places we return to the next time we are in Hilton Head. Highly recommend!

I had the best dirty rice I've ever had in my life, and their turkey wings were perfectly seasoned,…read moretender, and delicious. The ordering process is straight forward with a ticket numbering system, and if you're waiting outside it's announced over a loudspeaker. The interior is only for ordering but there are picnic tables out front. This is right off of the interstate, and officially a landmark for me to visit when near Savannah.

Driving on 95 and we were hungry so I yelped places to eat and found fried chicken and good ratings…read moreso this made us stop...pulled up to a few awning covered picnic tables outside and small inside just for ordering .....maybe it was a bad day due to being the day after Christmas .... the lady working was alone and cooking on my arrival and not pleasant at all - did not attempt to multitask or offer any recommendations while we waited just kept her back to me ...I ordered 4 fried chicken pieces and they were pretty good and very freshly made..also came with a roll/bread ...but offered no hot sauce or anything other than my order...I even went back in to ask if I could have hot sauce and my request was answered with an angry " well you didn't ask for any" and she turned back to cooking....I wouldn't stop again .. there's a Publix closer to the exit and they have better fried chicken in my opinion and I'm always treated kindly at Publix and can get all the hot sauce I want for a lot less money! 3 stars is for poor service but probably closer to 4 for chicken....not a must have again but had decent flavor! Ambiance has very little appeal..basic gas station accommodations.

I went to several hot spots downtown, but this was the hands down best southern food I had while…read morevisiting Savannah. The service was kind, if slow. I was entirely satisfied.

This small restaurant packs in the seating with booths and 2 to 4 seat tables. One customer was…read morebusy on their computer while a few others were visiting while waiting for their order. You'll find plenty of vegetable and protein, comfort food choices here. Order at the counter and your meal will be brought to you. Fried okra, Mac & Cheese, pork chops smothered and covered & fried chicken are a few of the choices here. Our "to go" 2 piece fried chicken came with choice of white or dark meat, side of white or yellow rice and your choice of 2 sides. The fried chicken was hot, crispy, juicy deliciousness! The fried okra was crunchy and the cabbage was delish! We'll definitely return!

THIS PLACE WAS FIREEEEE!!!!…read more We were craving wings and searched for wings in Hilton Head and One Hot Mama's came up and the reviews were pretty great, so we gave it a try. OH MY WORD I couldn't have asked for better wings to satisfy the craving. Our server was so on board with our mission to enjoy the best wings and was super helpful selecting flavors. We tried 4 of each flavor - Hot Asian - Maui Wowii - Mama Mia - Italian Stallion OHHH and the cornbread - if you like cakey corn bread...which I do...you will love their cornbread. We sat outside - there was live music, beautiful breeze from nature and the fans, and a perfect spot for a summer night dinner.

Wow what great bbq for a great price. The family meal can easily feed 8 if you add the rack of ribs…read morefor a total of $130. The quality is fantastic, fall of the bone ribs and the brisket just pulls apart. It is some of the most tender brisket I have ever had. The bbq sauce is well balanced. I didn't love the other sauces we tried and the fried chicken was average. Everything else was superb. We fed 6 and did not touch two of the sides containers. The restaurant itself looks like a fun hang out. The garage bar is a cool design and looks great for drinks. Special shout out to the servers who helped us out. We are from Los Angeles and when we ordered through our toast account, it updated the time to Pacific. Thankfully they fired it right when I arrived and got me the meal with 30 min. Greta restaurant and anyone in Hilton Head MUST try this spot.

While visiting Savannah we found this little gem…read more Food--10/10. What a delightfully unique menu. The peach glazed chicken and the pecan encrusted chicken were superb. The grilled chicken sandwich, while ordinary, was juicy and perfectly grilled. Service--8/10. We arrived late in the evening and there was perhaps only be waiter working. Food took a while but when it came it was wonderful. Atmosphere--7/10. It's definitely off the beaten path but that is most things in Savannah. It was very modestly and simply designed.

One of the most disgusting places I've ever visited for food. The service was horrendous and the…read morefood was just gross. Who makes a BLT on a dang sub sandwich roll??? No One that's who. It was gross. They didn't even cut the core black portion off of the tomatoes. The lettuce was like chopped and the bacon was okay. No mayo or any condiments in the bread. The mashed sweet potatoes looked like vomit. The interior was nasty. The cook was nasty looking as was the manager. The waitress was sweet but needs training. So glad I have to never eat there again. I'm the it was a bad day but guys, do better.

After reading some reviews I don't want to be repetitive. But this place is a gem in Bluffton…read more The place is super nice, you feel relaxed as soon as you come in. Decoration is amazing. I had the Crispy Shrooms. Really good. Jollof rice is definitely a different and unexpected texture and flavor, very good. For the main dish was the Lobster Cashew curry. Absolutely beautifully presented and delicious. I should've follow my server advice about the rice. jollof rice must pair really good with meat. Not that much with seafood. I think the prices are very reasonable even for the wine. Service is impecable. Music Level perfect. Definitely coming back to try all the menu.

We have been hearing great things from friends about how outstanding Okan is. So, we finally got…read morearound to trying it out. We made a reservation and when we arrived, were seated immediately. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was beautiful and very comfy. We liked the vibe very much. So far, we are thinking this is going to be a 5 star experience. Unfortunately the wine we ordered is no longer being served so we had to pivot to a different one. Which was fine. So, onto the food. My hubby is not as adventurous as I am in terms of trying new foods. He decided to play it safe. We started with the cornbread. It was served in a small cast iron skillet with butter and jam. The cornbread & jam was good. The butter was a bit odd. It was a whipped/fluffy consistency but the flavor was lacking. Honestly, it sort of reminded me more of old school Crisco from a can than a nice whipped butter. Hubs decided to get the ceaser with cabbage and the Mac & cheese. I ordered the cashew curry & Carolina Gold rice. Hubs absolutely loved his salad. He said it was the most flavorful salad he ever had. I am not a fan of cabbage but I tasted it and he is right, the flavor was unbelievably good. This was the best thing we tasted on our visit. I also tried a bite of his Mac & cheese and it was not something I would order here. I got an overwhelming taste of onion, which is not my favorite thing. Hubs thought it was ok, but not the best he's tasted. I was very excited to try the cashew curry. Unfortunately, it fell flat of my expectations. I expected a complex flavor profile with lots of layers. I got the earthiness & umami. But not much else. The veggies were good. But the lobster was chewy/rubbery in texture. I added Carolina Gold rice and it was ok, but sort of consistency of day old rice without a lot of flavor. It was very filling though, so we skipped dessert. Overall, service was 4 or 5 stars but the food (other than the salad) just fell a little flat for us. Not sure if we caught them on an off night food-wise.

My first visit here was simply amazing, after walking the S&S Greenway Trail I had worked up an…read moreappetite for a delicious lunch and Big Ma's did not disappoint. I ordered the three fried chicken wings, cabbage and candied yams. Everything was delicious especially the cabbage which was seasoned to perfection. The biggest surprise for me was the hoe cake which took me all the way back to my childhood days visiting my grandmother's kitchen on any given special Sunday dinner, as a stack would be placed on the table to go along with the dinner. Needless to say I enjoyed the hoe cake, you sure don't see those everyday. The service was excellent and friendly, the sweet tea was everything, I can't wait to visit Big Ma's Soul Food again.

My friend picked up the food. I was on the phone and the cashier throughly explained the menu which…read moreI appreciated! I decided on the veggie plate and my friend ordered the oxtail plate. The portions were good and the food was ok. It wasn't highly seasoned or overcooked. Overall, it wasn't bad, and I'd be willing to give it another try!