This place was absolutely amazing--such a hidden gem that's been here for years, and we can't believe we hadn't tried it sooner. We will definitely be back and plan to make this a regular stop. We ordered a variety of subs, including a chicken salad sub, a turkey and avocado sub, and a pastrami Reuben (they all have names and numbers on the menu, which makes ordering easy). Every sub was a hit, but the real standout was the bread. It was hands down one of the best parts of the meal--fresh, flavorful, and honestly addictive. As someone who loves Jersey Mike's bread, this was far superior. We paired our subs with Vick's chips and sodas, which rounded everything out perfectly. We sat inside since the outdoor seating was full, and the interior was filled with memorabilia and details that really told the story of the place and added to the experience. It felt welcoming and full of character. The owner--or the gentleman working the register--made the experience even better. He was constantly checking in, taking orders, delivering food, and making everyone feel at home. His positive attitude and ability to juggle everything so seamlessly truly stood out and made us want to return. Between the outstanding subs, the warm service, and very reasonable prices--especially while traveling--this place checks all the boxes. We'll absolutely be back and only wish we had one back home. read more

Stu's Surf Side - Some of the wall decor - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great sandwiches -nothing fancy but bread soft and fresh and generous portions. We went half an hour before closing and the chairs were all up on the tables and inside dining all cleaned up. We were greeted by a friendly host and the sandwiches were made promptly. Since it was close to closing only two soup choices. read more

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Started our vacation here, based on a friends recommendation. It was spot on and we will be back later in the week! Cute place is a busy shopping area but worth the hunt. Jess had #9 which was a HUGE roast beef sand which. A lot (and I mean a lot) of meat and she couldn't finish half. I ate some too. It was delicious. I had #29, the hot sausage with pepper and onion. Delicious and made fresh. Abs the bread? Omg you have to try. It's house made and by someone who knows how for all their sandwich's. Splurge and get the full size, so you'll have the other half the next day. Friendly service and busy but fun vibe. read more

Stu's Surf Side - Sausage sandwich - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I am going to keep this very simple...The subs are outstanding. Period Service is ok and could use some smoothing out. You walk in grab a menu and order. they will call you and there is outdoor seating. Ambiance ?? this is a sub shop plan and simple. when your subs are this good they will come read more

Delicious!! Idk how they bake the bread but it's so fluffy and soft. I got the #18 (ham, turkey, bacon) and definitely should have gotten the half. They load it so full that the size is deceiving! I powered my way through about 3/4 of the sub and now I need to lie down. Definitely will return! read more

Stu's Surf Side - #18 Calibogue (ham, turkey, bacon) - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

I absolutely love Stu's, and they have the best sandwiches of all time. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a cute beachy/nautical theme. I try to eat at Stu's multiple times when I come to Hilton Head for vacation. I love their meatball sub and the islander. Their bread is super tasty and addicting, they must make it fresh daily. The sandwich ingredients are always fresh and delicious. If you want a good sandwich, go to Stu's! read more

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Ladies at the counter- amazing!! Sub bread was homemade and delicious- like a foccacia! Sub was out of this world- we got The Jedi in honor of May the Fourth- oh my goodness!! The spicy capicola was my favorite, but all the meats were thick slices and delicious. Our first time here, but it's now on our 'must eats' list for HHI!! read more

I came here passing through with a party of 17 people while visiting Hilton Head. We were just looking for a quick bite. To be honest, I was very hesitant to come here because I thought it'd be hectic to have a bunch of people sit in their restaurant and order. The restaurant isn't too big but it seated all of us comfortably. The staff was super kind and handled all our orders like a pro! We even found out one of the staff members was from Toronto like myself. The sandwiches came out super fast which was great since I was starving. Now onto the food. I got the calibogue. My partner and sister got the WOW tacos with some gumbo. The main thing that makes this sandwich special is the bread. It was so fluffy and soft. It really elevated the entire meal. I think I can say that this was the best sandwich I've ever had in my life. I know it may seem like a basic sandwich, but the portions and quality of ingredients really stand out. I hope I can come here again in the future. read more

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The service was fast, the food was fresh, and portions were huge! We ate outside, because there's not much indoor seating, but it was a perfect day for it! read more

This taco was absolutely delicious. I know it looks a bit messy and granted, it is BUT it was worth it and so well made. The pork was soft and the toppings seemed very fresh. It came with a side of salsa that also paired well with the taco. We walked in with a party of 17 people and the establishment was so accommodating and welcoming which made the experience one of the best I've had during my time in Savanah. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you're in the area. read more

Stu's Surf Side - Pork taco - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

This place is amazing! They bake their own bread, and every sandwich--hot or cold--is served on it. You can even have your sandwich toasted or warmed, and the peppers on the counter are the perfect accompaniment. Super casual, fast service, and so good that we ended up coming three times last week! read more

Good sandwiches- I looked before went easy ordering. Some indoor and outdoor seating- prices - slightly higher- wanted to post still reasonable - get in and out fast #18 and #9 Posting updated **** prices summer 2025 read more

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Man oh man, don't think I've had a better sub! I tried a turkey/bacon one and my word it was delish. I got it toasted and that made it absolutely amazing. I walked in and was greeted by the friendly man behind the register who I later found out his name was Matt. He was amazing. He gave me a run down of the menu and some recommendations once I told him my first time there. Once I got my food and sat down to enjoy he checked on me plenty of times and remembered my name. Great food and even better customer service thanks to Matt. read more

Stu's Surf Side - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Every time that I visit the island, Stu's is a MUST visit. The bread is made freshly in house (literally you can see them back there making it when you walk in), which is the difference maker. A standard sandwich is 8" and packed with meats/toppings, and unless you are really hungry, I suggest sharing it. There are lots of sandwich options from hot to cold deli meats and vegetarian. Service is from a counter, but there is a nice sized seating area if you choose to dine in. Usually, we take ours to go to enjoy at the beach or pool. read more

Stu's Surf Side - The Beach Club - Stu's bread is the key ingredient to their awesome subs! - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Over 4 stars? Must be for the location (near the beach) and variety of sandwiches. It was not for the quality of ingredients, which I have to say, was poor. Hate to write a negative review, but didn't want others to think that you would get a high quality sandwich here. Very disappointed. read more

A couple of friends and i were staying close by and got a recommendation for this place from a local. We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday in October. They are located in a plaza across the road from the beach. If you were relaxing on the beach, it would be less than a 10-minute walk to get here. It is on the side of the plaza facing away from the shore. They have a variety of sandwiches from which to choose. We were warned that the size was pretty large, and I can vouch for that - I ended up taking half of my sandwich back home for dinner. Not a complaint! They also had bagged chips and at least fountain drinks. They may have had some canned beer also, though i don't specifically recall (I did not order one). Everyone enjoyed their food here, but come hungry! read more

So amazing. A hidden gem. This place was so busting. We got the #10 (add honey mustard and salami) and the #12. The toppings were fresh, and the service was quick. Will definitely be back!! read more

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I hadn't been to stew's Surfside in years and I don't know why. This sub shop is excellent. Their bread is fresh their sandwiches taste great. The staff is very friendly. I picked up sandwiches from here twice to eat at the pool and loved each one. One day I ordered the islander sandwich, which was good, but it could've used a little more of their gourmet mayo. The other sandwich I ordered was the Harbourtown classic on a wrap and I really liked this one. I know the south doesn't seem to be big on low carb options, so a suggestion may be is to offer the sandwiches in a lettuce leaf instead only bread. I will be back next year! read more

Stu's Surf Side - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

So good. This is always our HHI tradition. Great clubs, amazing "steak bomber", chicken salads, ham and/or turkey sandwiches, cookies, and so much more. Nothing is bad here and the bread is absolutely amazing. The service is always friendly, the owner and manager are both great, and while the no longer have the dollars on the wall, they've decorated the walls with college and Buffalo Bills memorabilia (the owner loves the team). If you go once, you'll come back at least once more. read more

Food is phenomenal. Great for a beach trip!!! Service was excellent and the shop is cute! read more

The sandwiches were huge...easily three meals for our crowd. I had the Islander, others ordered Harbortown Classic, Bats Best and two others had the Jedi. All were chock full of meat and had a tasty sauce. Everyone was pleased with their selections. The places closes early and is hard to find- don't use Google maps. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back on a return trip. read more

Nice selection of sandwiches. Great sounding combinations. Bread was good. Service was quick. Loved that you can order a half sub.

Best sandwich I've ever HAD! They make homemade bread at their shop and it was unreal. Sandwiches are huge--they are also wide so a half of a sandwich is plenty for one person, we each got our own and very easily could've split. Will not be complaining about the leftovers though, looking forward to eating it tomorrow! 10/10 Jedi sandwich, also the staff is SO friendly, very good service, nothing but good things to say about this place. read more

Food was fabulous! Soup, salad and sandwiches were all incredible! You should stop by if you are in the area.

7/15/23 lunch review. Not our first visit. Place looks great since the expansion. The staff is always friendly and eager to help. We try to stop in whenever we visit HHI because of the quality and consistency. Super clean, friendly and real quick. The hoagies are so fresh. The cheese, meats and veggies are top notch too! We've never been disappointed and will continue to visit! read more

Stu's Surf Side - a surfboard on a sign - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Stopped by for a quick bite and it was great. Small deli with lots of seating. Fun decor as well. The cashier was really helpful in Figuring what to order on their large menu. read more

Not enough great stuff can be said about Stu's! We got a tip from a local about this restaurant and so glad we went to check it out. The place is a cozy beach themed shop. Incredible smells are coming from the open kitchen area as soon as you walk in. The service was fairly quick and very friendly. The food was the BEST part! Everything was homemade and delicious! The French onion soup was outstanding. Nana's chicken noodle soup was also fantastic. The sandwiches were equally satisfying and tasty! These guys really know what they are doing! read more

Sandwiches were incredible! Wasn't exactly what we were in the mood for. HHI local recommended it, and we are so glad we did! Delicious!! read more

Stu's Surf Side - The Lairdo Subs - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The best subs on the island and choice of homemade mayonnaise!! I highly recommend this restaurant and especially on game day!!

Busy and worth it! Don't skip, the sandwiches and salads were amazing. Owner and staff were beyond polite and accommodating. Can't wait to go back. read more

100% you should try this restaurant during your stay on Hilton Head Island! The sandwiches are huge and they are so good! The service is very friendly, kind, and attentive. I'd recommend a half sandwich (still very big!) and the broccoli cheddar soup. You can even get your cold option sandwich toasted which is what my boyfriend and I did. Great seating options inside and outside. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

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Fantastic subs!! Great quality bread and they load it up with the goods - no stinginess here!! Super quick and easy and delish. Fun decor and surf/beach vibes! Great for lunch at the beach, or just a great sandwich!! read more

Awesome subs and salads! The bread is sooo good. Super friendly service. Nice outside seating area with umbrellas.

Wow this place is delicious!! Friendly staff too. Great quality meats & bread. Will come back! :) read more

Stu's Surf Side - BLT wrap - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Fresh bread and quality cold cuts. We live here and we get one every time we go to the beach read more

Typically this place is 4-5 stars. However the last two visits have been sub par. The zohan has had way too much mustard making it inedible. During our last visit there was no one in there and the service at the counter appeared bothered that we were looking at the menu and rushed us to make a selection. read more

Great tasting sub! Love that they have different sizes of subs. Fun variety of sub choices. Nice clean shop with friendly service and super quick. Will definitely visit again. read more

Great subs for 2 times now! The Jedi is insane! Great feel and great food! Great stop in Hilton Head for lunch! Have enjoyed it! The service is quick and great too! read more

Really glad we stopped by today! The sandwiches were delicious- we opted for two large subs to share. If you like Tuna Salad theirs is awesome - not too heavy on the mayo and there was good, crunchy onion and spouts as well as tomato with nice soft white sub bread. We also had the Larido - sauerkraut, Dijon mustard and provolone with pastrami on a nice crunchy bread. We also order a couple of potato salads- it had a nice tang to it - maybe sour cream? The service was very prompt and the gal who took our order was really nice. The restaurant was clean and there was a nice amount of tables outside too. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good sandwich near Coligny! read more

Stu's Surf Side - Larido - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Wonderful place and Jeff the owner makes you feel like a valued customer. We vacationed in HHI last week and stopped in the Stu's after reading positive reviews and we weren't disappointed The sub bread is freshly made, soft and delicious. The meats, cheeses and toppings are spot on. We witnessed Jeff training a new worker who took our order and he was such a breath of fresh air. Patient, encouraging and kind. His interaction with customers is fantastic. The place has a warm friendly feeling and that's refreshing these days We will be back and strongly recommend! read more

Stu's Surf Side - Delicious - American Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina