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    Gringo's Diner

    4.4 (293 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    GRINGO'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Pesto sandwich with sweet potato fries
    Mike S.

    Popped into Hilton Head for just the day and had a fantastic lunch at Gringo's Easily parked at the grocery store lot and walked there The food was quality and service was good and quick The whole family ate everything on our plates and then walked to the beach The homemade pesto on the chicken sandwich was incredible Recommend

    Waffles and Bacon
    Marie B.

    The Staff was friendly. We ordered waffles and bacon. The waffle had lumps of sugar in it. The person who checked us out was unable to provide the correct change so use a credit card.

    Churros

    The empanadas and churros were very good. The empanadas were crispy and full of flavor, and the churros were sweet and fresh. The service was also great. The staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a really good experience.

    Breakfast quesadilla, pancakes with Nutella, homestyle potatoes, and "the beach" breakfast!
    Mario S.

    Gringo's was atop the Yelp! reviews for top breakfast places and they didn't disappoint! A small diner nestled in the end of a shopping center with some outdoor seating, they're cooking within steps in front of you mostly on a flat top grill. Fresh coffee served in their own ceramic coffee mugs complimented our breakfast quesadilla, "the beach" breakfast, homestyle potatoes, and three fluffy pancakes topped with Nutella, whipped cream, and powdered sugar hit the spot and started our morning right! Staff was friendly and service was quick! Thanks for the chow!

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    Jazzmine B.

    Here's the text with corrected grammar: I've read a few reviews, and I understand that some people don't find this place special. However, on an island where everything seems overpriced, this is a wonderful find. I have been coming to the island for about 8 years now and enjoy starting my first day on the island eating here. A good, simple, very well-cooked meal by an award-winning chef. You can sit outside or inside. Everyone is always friendly, from the staff to the customers eating. I always come alone but have never felt alone. Some other notable things that I appreciate are being able to see where my food is being cooked and the open counter. I love that no matter how long or short the line is, the food always seems to take about the same amount of time and is always on point. However, the thing that stands out the most for me is the fact that over the years and with all the customers they seem to serve, they always remember me and it makes me feel like I'm walking into a family member's house to get a meal. I look forward to coming back next year and catching up and seeing the changes.

    Burger and fries! Well seasoned patty!
    Team KP S.

    My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch and both decided to try the best rated burger on HHI! It wasn't bad! The burger is almost like a meatloaf consistency and thick, not like the popular smash burgers that are the rave right now. The fries were fresh cut and HOT when they came out! The burger was hot too! It may not have been the best burger I have ever had, but it was the best burger I have had on the Island! Although, to be fair, it is the only burger I have had on the island... The staff was super friendly and although the inside was cramped, it was well air conditioned and a nice break from the heat! This is not a 5 star dining establishment and not looking for a James Beard award, it's a beach burger shack and it delivers! To those about to dine, I salute you!

    Omelette and the beach scramble

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    Fast service, very kind employees, also the other patrons were so nice??! great vibes don't hesitate to stop by

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    9 months ago

    Ordered breakfast at counter. Server brought meals to outside table. Quick service but selections weren't extraordinary.

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    6 months ago

    Great breakfast spot! Fast service! Dog friendly! Great location in coligny beach plaza.

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    Great service and food. Even gave me a to-go cup for my coffee! Very friendly and kind staff.

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    Great little place, huge burgers! Kind people and good service. We had soup omelette and grill cheese too, I'll good!

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    Best breakfast taco you can find. The Gringo breakfast is all the best of brunch at a great price. Staff is so friendly and service is fast.

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    Food amd service. Great on both accounts. Went two days in a row for breakfast. Would recommend highly.

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    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.

    Disappointing. The reviews were stellar, the food was not. The derive was good, but that's kind of…read morewhere it ended. Except for the fried green tomatoes- those were very good, dipped in blue cheese dressing (ranch was bad, tasted like plain mayonnaise with a parsley sprinkle) The pimento cheese appetizer was so disappointing! Tasted like cream cheese mixed with packaged shredded cheddar and 3 small pieces of raw red pepper; served with stale corn chips and uninspired pita. Was so looking forward to good homemade pimento cheese in the south! The grouper sandwich was sad, my friend only ate the fish and left the bun and tomatoes on the plate. The mac and cheese was even sadder, described as baked mac and cheese it was more like old leftovers, cold, separated noodles that were really dry. The shrimp blt salad- the aforementioned fried green tomatoes were the best part. The bacon was cold and floppy and kind of unchewable. It was served on wilted arugula. I'm so confused by all the rave reviews! Maybe this was a one off.

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    Bacon Diner - Scrabbled ggs and corned beef hash

    Bacon Diner

    4.3(83 reviews)
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    I went for lunch/brunch with some friends for the first time. Its located in a small strip mall…read morearea off Bluffton Parkway. You can get there using backroads from 278 by taking Persimmon Street to Scott Way and navigating through the parking lots. While its listed as a diner, it look more like a 1950's Malt Shop. It has checkerboard tile floors, a large countertop and multple tables for 4 people. There's a projected image of a pink Cadillac along with Route 66 signs on the back wall. The service and food were excellent. Once you arrive, you fill out a ticket for the food you wish to order. The ticket is the size of a keypunch card or airline ticket. You put down what you want, your name and the table you're sitting at. They will bring out your food along with a packet of silverware. The condiments and paper towels are at the tables. This is a cash only restaurant. There's an ATM outside. I ordered the corned beef Reuben. The corned beef was very tender and the sandwich was a nice size for $11.99. Some of my party ordered the large breakfast sandwich and another ordered the grouper sandwich which I understand was very good and quite large. I didn't notice a juke box which was probably the only prop missing. They do play music in the background.

    This was a very pleasant experience. We were in and out within a half hour…read more -seat yourself -grab a menu and fill it out. Include your name and table number. -our food was brought to us, but signs say listen for your name to be called to get it yourself. -when you're done go to the bar and tell them your table number and they'll ring you up. Cash only. I ordered French toast and scrambled eggs. My husband got the half pound burger and fries. It was delicious, tasted homemade and well seasoned. Fries tasted fresh. My French toast was yummy, with a condensed milk sauce on top and butter on the side. My scrambled eggs tasted as if they were cooked in bacon grease. Listening to Doo-wop was very nice too. Bilingual staff.

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