Chow Daddy's - the name would suggest an old school barbeque joint or maybe a diner; but it is…read moreneither. Hilton Head Island has seen some changes in food offerings in the last decade, but fresh and new American fusion isn't common. Enter Chow Daddy's. With two locations (the other in Bluffton) we hit this one on Hilton Head. It's a risky place to put a restaurant, buried in the back plaza of a nondescript but high-end shopping center deeeep in the wooded neighborhoods of the island's Southern tip. If you're staying elsewhere on the island, you'll find you have to pay a small fee to access Sea Pines but many people do to get to the Salty Dog Cafe as well. While it may not get a lot of visibility, it is definitely worth seeking out for the very good Latin American cuisine being offered. Out party of five arrived on an August Friday evening after making reservations and were impressed with the cleanliness and upscale minimalist vibe. Dark booths and Edison-style lighting are offset by the daylight let in by picture windows. There is outside seating in the patio (very pleasant in the shade) and a small bar open off the host area. Inside seating is large enough for bigger parties of 6-8. Definitely not a post-beach day place, but perfect for date night, or more dressy family dinner out. Service was quick and talkative; we enjoy chatting beyond food with out severs which makes the experience even better. Apps and mains were delivered quickly with good presentation. We started with the fine fresh corn dip - extra tortillas were helpful to get the last bits. Mains included a fresh and well pattied cheesburger, mix-n-match tacos and two specialty bowls - cajun shrimp with spicy fine fat prawns and an Ahi-tuna poke style bowl. The rice in both was excellent and the portions were perfect. I'll try to un-hide this hidden star with this review and encourage you to seek it out if you live on "HHi" or make your next visit. Rare 5 star from us.

Maaaaan, I came here YEARS ago (try almost 11, if my photo on FB is to be believed) before I was…read moreYelping regularly, but I saw this restaurant pop up on a Yelp list I was reading the other day and it unlocked the deeply-buried memory of my visit here and I thought...might as well chronicle that memory with a quick review! I came here with a bunch of friends from my undergraduate research lab while we were in Hilton Head presenting at a conference. We had rented a condo to all stay together and this place was in walking distance, so we headed over. I don't remember what all everyone else got to eat, or much about the service, but I do remember it was a total vibe. Beachy decorations that were fun but still classy and not too kitschy, warm lighting, good music. I ordered an item probably not even on their menu anymore: pulled barbeque chicken on a hunk of spicy cornbread with a side salad. I checked online and it's nowhere to be found, but it slapped at the time, and from pictures it seems like you can still maybe order their spicy cornbread at least, which was the best part! It had a great cakey texture and some legit heat. The chicken was succulent and tender and the smokiness paired well with the salad. It seems Chow Daddy's enjoyed a decade of success after my visit so long ago. I hope the temporary closure listed on the Yelp page doesn't turn into a permanent one. It was a pleasant surprise to be reminded of this visit and my time with friends.

Always great! Service, feel, and menu is fun! We enjoy going after an event and sitting at a high…read moretop at the bar.

First, the staff are great here. I loved our server. Very knowledgeable about the menu items. My…read morefavorite dish was also the cheapest...the $2 Snow Pea Martini was excellent! It is a must to try. Why not for $2. My favorite restaurant on the island thus far.

We were recommended Fishcamp by a local here, and we were not let down! The location itself is…read moreabsolutely BEAUTIFUL! We were lucky to get seated outside because the live music and views were immaculate. The oysters were super fresh.. so fresh in fact we found a little crab in one of them. We got it replaced promptly by our friendly waiter for a new one! I got the scallop risotto. It was good but not my favorite. The sauce was creamy but somewhat bland, which allowed for the perfectly cooked scallops to shine. My mom got the seafood pasta which was fantastic and flavorful. We met the manager who made the effort to talk to and get to know us! If we are back in Hilton Head, we will be back here!

We went to all the popular places on the island like Dockside, Benny's, etc., but this was by far…read moreour favorite! The high-tops outside are great because they're completely covered, while the tables with umbrellas still get sun depending on where the sun is. They have several powerful fans outdoors plus the seating is comfortable with a great view of the trees, boat, and water. The crab punch cocktail was good, but the crab coconut rum tasted a little odd to me (their exclusive brand). I preferred the salty Chihuahua cocktail. All drinks are thankfully strong (everywhere else on the island they were weak). The Jalapeño hush puppies seem like they are made in-house, and they're very flavorful & crunchy. The hush puppies came with honey butter which was also amazing. The lunch grilled grouper fish taco was delicious & fresh. The salsa on it was very flavorful! The house-made potato chips are also great. Service was great (not rushed). They do need drink coasters (water was all over the table). We came back for dinner. They had live music. Abby& Taylor were the two different servers we had and they were both amazing. They did not rush us. The fried green tomatoes were very good with lots of pimento cheese and crunchy unlike the ones we had at Old Oyster Factory. The pineapple Mojito was good. Overall great experience!

First impressions were amazing sitting outside was absolutely beautiful. From the start Zee greeted…read moreus with warm and graciousness and from that point forward, everything was an absolute delight. Best huevos rancheros on the island. Zee is the bomb! First time here will definitely come back again

Nectar is an absolute gem... farm-to-fork dining at its finest. Right away they score points for…read moretaking reservations, which is a rare and beautiful thing on Hilton Head. They also have a kids menu, which makes family dinners infinitely easier. We started with the bread service and it was phenomenal. Italian bread, Amish butter, ricotta cheese, and an olive oil situation that tasted like someone whispered sweet nothings to a bone marrow and convinced it to become a dipping sauce. It was fantastic. No notes. Zero. Perfect. I went with the shrimp and grits and they absolutely sang. My wife ordered the farm steak salad bowl, which looked and sounded delightful. Around the table we also had the trifecta bowl and the osso buco, and every single person was raving about their meal. That's always a good sign. The wine selection was excellent, the cocktails looked fantastic, and our waiter George was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything without ever hovering. This is the kind of restaurant you can return to over and over and never get tired of. Great food, great service, great atmosphere... if you're on Hilton Head, make this one a priority.

We come to HHI frequently and make a point to dine here! I love that everything is included in the…read moreentree price - even the salad which most restaurants charge extra for. There are always fresh seafood specials, and they are always good. That's why you have to make a reservation to dine here ... it's always crowded. We enjoy the bar as well (imagine that). Bartenders are so friendly and have been here for years. Price is in line with the quality and so is service. It's truly a "don't miss" if you are in Hilton Head. Try it out and you can thank me later!

Ambiance is quaint and very well taken care of. A favorite of the locals. Fish was also very…read moregood. We had red fish in chipotle aioli and monk fish with a mushroom sauce. We had plenty to eat with a rice side and excellent scalloped potato side. Salad, bread and fresh vegetable also came with our meals. Prices were reasonable, leaning more towards the high end.

Perfect view, perfect timing, perfect setting... basically the kind of dinner that makes you forget…read moreyour phone exists. We had an amazing family meal with zero stress and maximum eating. I ordered the seafood pasta and honestly... I would fight someone over the last bite. The rest of the table went with seafood dishes too, and every single one was ridiculously good. By the end, we were so full dessert didn't even stand a chance.

We went to Alexander's for Thanksgiving and really enjoyed it. You need to get reservations/tickets…read morewell in advance, and this was our first time snagging them. It was a warm, well-run Thanksgiving dinner that's worth planning ahead for! Three course prix fix menu; drinks were separate. Both the turkey entrée and salmon with garlicky kale were cooked well. The apps and desserts were good, though the mains were the highlight! Our server, Angelica, was so friendly! Definitely can't wait to visit again for their regular menu!

Food was very good. We had the fried green tomato sandwich and meatloaf sandwich. Would definitely…read morerecommend.

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.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, the patio was a good compromise for mixed parties that prefer dining…read moreindoors. Drink options were fun and our group tried several and everyone was really pleased. Menu options were great as well, most were satisfied with high compliments to the pasta and the sushi rolls were great as well we ordered almost all of them and the table shared. Even the non sushi lovers enjoyed the surf n turf roll and everyone loved the super crunch. Service was good as well our server was attentive to our drinks and needs.

What a treat to have gluten free fried seafood! I've wanted to come to Poseidon for quite a while,…read moreand finally we got here during our most recent SC trip! Service was VERY friendly and on top of refills and recommendations, and their gluten free menu is extensive! I even appreciated how my dish was marked as an allergy! We got the hush puppies, calamari (GF), sliders, kid's pizza, shrimp roll, lunch deal with she crab soup, shrimp and grits, and a salad, and then I got the GF oysters and scallops with fries. Hush puppies were the best of the trip (per my mom). Fried crispy and super puffy and delicious - their batter is great! Calamari (GF) was solid, but I would have liked the giardiniera to be on the side since it was too spicy for everyone at the table, and the batter came off the calamari easily. The sliders were solid as well - nothing too wild but nice and juicy. My mom enjoyed her shrimp roll and also said it was fine, and she loved the roll it came on. Hubby really enjoyed his lunch deal, especially the soup and shrimp and grits, and he appreciated the opportunity to try 3 different dishes. He said the salad was fine, but the shrimp and grits and soup shined amidst the 3 dishes for sure. I truly appreciate the opportunity to eat gluten free fried seafood. The oysters were juicy and perfectly fried, and those fried scallops were perfection. Maybe a smidge overcooked, but I enjoyed every single bite and would 100% recommend the scallops to anyone going for some fried food! The fries were thicker which I liked, nicely seasoned, and also gluten free. The restaurant was very nice with a ton of indoor, outdoor, and roof seating - I definitely need to come back and go to the rooftop bar next time! Poseidon is a wonderful option for solid food at Shelter Cove - we cannot wait to come back!