No service! Poor food! Overall bad! No service!! Poor food!! Overall bad dining experience! Go somewhere else!!

If I could post 0 stars I would. We have been coming to this restaurant for years because it's right outside our hotel, it's outside, it has a view of the harbor, and sometimes there's live music. We arrived tonight around 6:20pm and stood by a table (sign said please seat yourself) for several minutes before realizing no one is as going to bus the table. So we bussed the table. No big deal. Except that none of the 3 workers we talked to to throw away someone else's food gave a darn or said anything to us. About 10 minutes later, a waitress finally came out, she still didn't wipe the table or take the check from the previous customers. Honestly who knows how long that leftover food had been sitting there. I'm not up to date on the health code but I'm sure there's many violations here. Finally the waitress takes our order and then never shows up again until it's time for our check. Except 30 minutes later, still no check. The service has never been great here but this is an absolute joke. The food is average at best, it is overpriced, and the service has gotten worse and worse. We are past Covid. Why is this place getting worse and worse?? Is there even a manager who works here? No the answer is no. Regardless of proximity, I won't be back to this awful place. read more

Harbourside was good. Enjoyed a griddle burger. Service was reasonably attentive although spread a little thin (thanks to Covid and staffing issues that everyone is experiencing right now). I will say that the drinks are a little watered down, as seems to be typical of resort bars. read more

Terrible service. There was only 1 open table in the place (self seating), so we sat down. Waited 15 minutes, nobody came to check on us. Stopped a waitress to see if someone would bus the dirty table. She removed the trash, but nobody wiped it down and there was still bits of food left on the table. Left. read more

Bar food and very busy. It's a bit confusing on how to place a order. Maybe I missed a sign somewhere. They have a takeout window or table side ordering. I ordered from the takeout window because I wasn't clear. I had the double burger. It was overcooked, dry and bland. My wife had the Turkey burger. It was also overcooked, dry and tasteless. Part of the confusion with ordering was trying to stalk for a table since it was very busy so my wife and I divide and conquered. She searched for someone leaving a table while I ordered. Once I got the food and sat down at the table a waitress came over and politely informed us that tables were for people ordering table side only and not take out. We explained the confusion and she said it was okay to remain there to eat. Feeling guilty about her tips since I had already tipped when I ordered at the bar we elected to move to picnic tables and eat freeing up the bar side table for a ordering customer. Food was basic bar food. Not thing to get excited about rather just to curb the lunchtime craving. read more

Harbourside - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Stop by with daughters and wife tonight after our dolphin cruise. Quick service. Great musician. I had the Jerk Fish Sandwich; it was awesome. My daughters who are normally very pick finished their meals. My wife said her burger was equally delicious. read more

Decent food with a nice outside area to enjoy the surroundings. Service was lacking, and not all tables were filled. Other than that, we would return. read more

Read the reviews people! Place sucks and way too many options in the area to settle for this garbage. Not only is the food awful, the service blows. Kelli (with the manbun) had the personality of a $3 bill. No manners. Rude. Entitled little prick waiting tables thinks he's going places. Update..... HE's NOT!! Sadly places in Hilton Head like the HH Diner and this dump will always survive because of oblivious tourists who don't do their research. Stay away at all cost no matter how long the waist is anywhere else! read more

Only can speak about the drinks. Everything seemed normal. We buy drinks and take them to the red rocking chairs for a relaxing cocktail hour. read more

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Very overpriced burgers. You pick your meat, your bun type, and your toppings. All toppings are ala carte and cost extra. Want cheese? Extra. Want pickles? Extra. Onions? Extra. You can easily drop a $20 for burger, fries, and drink. I'll cut them a little slack because its a touristy spot but at the end of the day you have to put a cap on what you can charge for a burger. I would have been more forgiving if they had good service and a comfortable sitting area...but they had neither. Service was slow and you sit in cheap plastic chairs at cheap plastic tables that are not level. Our table rocked back and fourth. Drinks and live music were both pleasant and the only recommendable feature of this place. read more

I was pleasantly surprised! We expected mediocre servant food, but this please located by the water had excellent service and tasty food. Prices are elevated as it's a tourist spot, but thats expected. We had a yummy Peel and eat shrimp appetizer with spicy seasoning. A Caesar salad (prepackaged dressing) and crab legs. All were tasty and a lovely outdoor setting with great Covid precautions! Masks by employees who also insisted customers wear masks (thank you). read more

Harbourside - Peel and eat shrimp - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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It started out great! Our server was funny and was attentive. He got nothing wrong. The dragonfruit berry smoothie was great, not strong in the alcohol but good. The size was not worth the ten dollar price tag though. I had the black and blu burger. The fries were so good. Perhaps the best on the island. But the burger made it seem like they used pepper with pepper sauce and sprinkled with pepper. Basically the pepper taste overwhelmed even the blue cheese. I was at 5 stars until the star of the meal, the burger, was subpar. I would give it another chance if given the option, but was not impressed the first time. read more

Harbourside - Dragon berry slush. - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Save yourself the money and hard Pass! Food was overpriced, alcoholic drinks were weak and service sucked. The waitress was by herself but it took 20 minutes to get drinks then the food was ok. Could not taste the alcohol in the drinks. Now I know why it was not that busy. read more

Is there a negative star? We sat there for 30 minutes, no service, switched tables, NO SERVICE- so after a total of 45 minutes we went next door to Crazy Crab. Much better. Oh and when we left, the first table we were at had new guests and they were being waited on. No thank you. read more

This was a great place to rest and enjoy a drink and meal! The food was good and service was excellent. We were served within 5 minutes of sitting down and checked on several times throughout the 1.5 hours we were sitting. We ordered the fried shrimp and jerk chicken and two drinks. All of it was great. While prices were a bit high due to touristy location, I didn't feel like I majorly overpaid for the food that we were served. Overall was a great experience. read more

Food was really tasty and portions were generous. Good value especially for a restaurant near the water!

A waiter came over to us and insisted we wear our mask OUTSIDE until our drink were served but never took our drink order. Then we sat in the sun for a good ten minutes and waited for the waitress to actually come over to our table. It was very hot out so we order just drinks and apps which she was clearly annoyed by. Food was good service was not great. read more

We were a bit nervous to eat here because of the mixed reviews, but we had the loveliest lunch after seeing the lighthouse. We had the friendliest server ever, and our food was delicious. The chilled peel-and-eat shrimp were so good and gigantic, and the burgers, fish sandwich, and fries were cooked perfectly. We had extraordinary customer service, and the whole family left happy. So glad we ended up eating here! read more

Great food, great views, and any opportunity to hear live music while you eat is great.

We went on a Saturday night around 8. We immediately found a table for eight. The drinks were expensive and weak. I now understand why we were able to get a table for eight right away on a Saturday night when everywhere else was packed. I recommend you look elsewhere for drinks. Wasn't impressed by the food either. Basically freezer to fryer to table. We won't be returning. read more

Harbourside - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Great place for a quick bite or drink in Harbour Town. Please keep in mind they do have limited seating and it is all outdoors. Due to being outside they are a seasonal restaraunt and are not open in the "off season". My go to is the chicken sandwich and fish sandwich. The curly fries are great too! read more

Fantastic food, a sweet waitress (Tamara) and the relaxing music sitting by the boats was so cool!

First time I haven't followed the reviews on Yelp and boy was that a mistake. I think three stars is a bit too many for this place. We were looking for a quick bite and came upon this place. The reviews weren't great but we were hungry. They offered typical bar food. We opted for the fried mac n cheese bites and a burger and fries. My wife likes extra crispy fries so we reminded the waitress to leave them in a little longer so they were crispy. I ordered my burger with lettuce tomatoes and cheese (condiments were on the table). The mac n cheese bites came first and they were great, served with a type of bacon sauce for dipping. When the burger arrived we became aware of their three star status. No onions = lots of onions. The bacon and cheddar we added to our "crispy" fries looked like someone took a can of cheese wiz and imitation bacon bits and sprinkled them on the fries. The fries were the least cooked fries I've had in a long time. Though they are advertised as crispy fries on their menu. It was disappointing. The atmosphere is ok. You likely will be joined by a bird who will initiate a stare down for your last fry, let him have it, he'll be just as disappointed as I was. read more

Harbourside - Hamburger and cheddar bacon fries. - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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This is your casual, summer night dinner spot with live acoustic music on the water in Harbour Town. It was still packed when we went for dinner at 9:30pm (4th of July week), but the wait wasn't super long. Delicious burgers and toppings, though they could put more of the toppings on. Mixed drinks are good, but if they put them in an ice cold glass instead of plastic, they wouldnt get watered down in 10 minutes. Awesome that they offer a good gluten-free bun!!! read more

Harbourside - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Tasty burgers and a solid brew selection are about all you can expect from a harborside bar at Sea Pines, but this place delivers on both counts. My 'cheeseburger in paradise' was delicious, and the craft brew selection is about as good as anywhere on the island. About 8 brews on tap, and a wider selection in cans and bottles (including the always-reliable Westbrook One Claw - yum!). Service is slow but polite, and there's always great music playing. Add in the great views of the Harbor and lighthouse, this place hits the mark. Thumbs up. read more

Good food but not much selection. Great for lunch. Fun, comfortable, reasonable hang out. Only outdoor seating. Casual. Friendly and attentive staff. I recommend sharing the pound of peel and eat shrimp for lunch. Daughter tells me burgers are good too. Good drink selection. Three stars because of lacking selection and I would not go out of my way to eat here. But, if in Harbor Town, it is my choice. read more

Harbourside - Basic restaurant - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

This place was probably one of the best places we dined at yet since being here at HHI for our first (and most likely last) trip. We were greeted right away and served right away. First friendly service we have had since being here. We both had the hot dog. What's sad is if you are deciding on the crab place or this place, save your money and eat here. We think you'll enjoy it better and yes we dined at the crab place the night before and it was "eh", service was seemingly par for HHI. read more

This is a great place to sit down for a quick, and relatively inexpensive lunch. I got a hot dog, which was a nathans all beef dog - nothing too special on paper, but for the price, it was a good lunch - especially with the french fries on the side. It rained pretty hard on us while we were eating but the guy was quick to come and adjust our umbrella over our table to make sure we didn't get wet. I also got a pina colada (virgin) which wasn't half bad. Not the absolute best I've ever had, but it was a nice refreshing addition to the meal. If you're walking in the area, eat at this place for a quick lunch! read more

The service the day I was there was awful I'd never come back. We ended up going to the bar to get our own drinks. Server never came to our table. read more

We have ate this place a number of times the past few years we were down...they were all a disappointment. This year it was excellent!!! They revamped the menu items and have drastically improved food quality. The burgers were cooked perfectly, it was nice they now offer a standard version along with a single patty option. The toppings were all fresh and the bun was flavorful. The chicken sandwich was excellent and the chicken even had a lot of moisture to it. The fries were well seasoned. Excellent job! We will return. read more

Nice spot especially if you have little ones. The portions are rather generous. My wife had the garden burger and loved it. I had a burger with added bacon and grilled onions, it's was awesome. The fries are good with a nice salt and pepper seasoning. Only one thing that was perfect was my wife's drink, it was pretty weak for a cocktail. The beer I had was great though! read more

After biking for 2 hours around Hilton Head, we stopped at the Marina for something to eat. The first thing we spotted was Harbourside and we sat down for some drinks and food. I noticed there were a lot of negative reviews about the service. I didn't find service to be poor. Our waiter was attentive and served us in a timely manner. I loved the atmosphere. This outdoor bar is my favorite kind of summer vacation lunch spot. It's right on the marina and near to a shady area with lots of rocking chairs. I actually loved this area. As for the restrooms--- They are public outdoor bathrooms... what do you expect? I actually thought they were VERY clean. No biggie. And as for the food... Average burgers. Not great but not terrible. I thought they were too expensive for just an average burger. That's the reason for 3 stars and not 4. A good spot for a laid back, simple lunch. read more

Great place to sit outside and enjoy Harbour Town. In the past we had avoided Harbourside due to its limited menu. This trip, we noticed that they had expanded their menu. I then read the reviews and was concerned about the waitstaff. However, looking for a casual outside restaurant, we decided to give it a try. I am pleased to say, that our experience was superb. Our waitstaff, B. Scott I believe, was very attentive. She was prompt to give us menus when we sat down and then was attentive to our needs. Our major concern in the past was the lack of a fish sandwich. We are so glad that they added one to the menu. We had some special needs regarding the preparation of the fish and french fries that they gladly accommodated. The sandwich and fries were delicious. We will definitely add this to our list for future visits. read more

I enjoyed the grilled chicken burger! Cooked very nicely, didn't soak through the bun, good with provolone. Good chips as well. I also got the shock top. Always a good choice. Nothing too special about the place, but the food was good. read more

Our go to spot for a drink! Great outdoor seating with live music. Perfect for just chilling. read more

Harbourside - Cheers! - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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The perfect location to stop in when visiting this area IF the weather cooperates and there aren't bugs. Totally open air with fairly comfortable table and chairs under an umbrella. Too bad the food doesn't earn high marks. I ordered the Angus burger with regular accompaniments. The patty was extremely salty and had no "meaty" taste at all. Very overpriced for whatever it actually was. One person ordered the garden burger and thought it was ok. The kid's chicken fingers were of the heavily - breaded (maybe commercial) kind. The favorite meal was the barbecue. None of the meals were delivered as ordered and there was quite a bit of food - swapping going on in the kitchen. We first thought we had gotten some other table's order. Bottom line: overpriced even for the location. read more

Jalapeño poppers and loaded fries. Food didn't come out hot, jalapeño poppers tasted like something you'd find in the frozen foods section of the bad local grocery chain. The daiquiri was decent but I'd need a few more to make me overlook the poor quality of the food. Service was spotty in addition. Try a different spot. read more

Cocktails objectionably weak and consequently tasteless. Possibly due to capacity of the plastic glasses they are served in. We are staying at the Marriott nearby and stopped in for drinks after a trip to Savannah; I'll stick with beer or wine if I ever come back. They feel compelled to have entertainment. Tonight, have a solo lounge folk guy with lots of electronics that provide harmony; the effect is faintly reminiscent of the Eagles. Covers of Billy Joel and the Drifters short of the mark. We did not have food so can't comment. One oddity in South Carolina is that one apparently can't order burgers rare or medium rare -- supposedly a health dept thing, although you can order rare steak. read more

We stop here every time we're come to Hilton Head. Nice casual atmosphere, good eats and drinks, reasonable prices. Fast and friendly service and the staff always seems to enjoy working together. I love supporting a business that makes its people happy. read more

Chip and Gavin took such good care of us and it was a great experience and atmosphere !!