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The Dunes House

3.9 (180 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Live music
Casual
Good for kids

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1lb of peel and eat shrimp at The Dunes House Hilton Head Island, SC
Olga M.

If staying in Palmetto Dunes in Hilton Head Island, SC and hanging out at local beach, be sure to stop at The Dunes House Restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has beachfront views and it's very casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's only outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is limited but you can get around by walking along the beach or having shuttle bus drop you off. We ordered 1lb of Peel-N-Eat Shrimp and cheeseburger both were delicious. The shrimp was very fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has live music on certain nights. It's a fun hangout!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had really good service. Check out this restaurant when in the area. Happy Yelping :)

Fresh fruit instead of fries - very refreshing
John C.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Another great meal on the ocean at Dune House.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have blackened Mahi and wife has blacked shrimp tacos. Both were delicious. The grill masters are experts. Fish is moist without being undercooked or dry. Just the right amount of spice to enhance flavor without burning my mouth. Drinks were great and service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a special treat to have live entertainment to complement the evening without drowning out the conversations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Lauren P.

I'm gonna review there Beach not there food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The beach has a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The sand is so soft and so amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The water is calm and warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this place I always come here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is so consistent with there beautiful waves and beautiful water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great beach[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

1 of my 2 Huge fish tacos w/ chips/salsa. Half of wifey's Ahi Tuna taco w/ fruit cup
Sam F.

Great time every time! Mahi on the Fish tacos was plentiful and the Ahi Tuna wrap was substantial. Service is always A+ AND who can beat the ocean air & waves vibe sitting next to the beach

Shrimp tacos with chips & salsa

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Best beach bar on the island.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is consistently good, drinks as well. Worth the trip

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great fish tacos, music and views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Remember though, only for Palmetto Dunes guests, not open to public.

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Great atmosphere and ambience definitely come here for the fun and great weight staff but food's pretty decent

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Great food, great drinks and great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the music and beach vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food came out super quick too.

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]One of the few eating venues that is actually right on the ocean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is decent bar food.

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10/10! Nachos, tiger paw, and service was AMAZING shout bartender Micheal!! the food comes so quick with an amazing view!

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Nice place right on the beach with only a dune between it and ocean, good beer on tap. Nice staff.

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They took us at closing. Service was great & the cocktail shrimp was to die for. Highly recommend

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A Lowcountry Backyard

A Lowcountry Backyard

4.3
(2.6k reviews)
3.0 mi
•$$

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.

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Old Oyster Factory

Old Oyster Factory

3.8
(1.4k reviews)
2.1 mi
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This restaurant isn't in a touristy area at all -- we actually just happened to stumble upon it…read morewhile riding our bikes around lunchtime. The location itself is absolutely beautiful, sitting right on the water with an enormous amount of outdoor seating. We decided to sit inside at the bar, which had huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, and we were even lucky enough to spot a couple of dolphins playing nearby. The first thing I noticed when we sat down was the massive selection of oysters displayed on ice. Even better, it was happy hour and all oysters were half off, so naturally I ordered a dozen and let the bartender choose the best ones for me. Every single one was fresh and delicious. We also shared a she-crab soup that was packed with flavor and had the perfect texture. Earlier in the trip we had ordered she-crab soup somewhere else and it was watery and disappointing, so this one definitely made up for it. The restaurant was pretty quiet during the daytime, although the bartender mentioned it gets much busier at night. Before leaving, we walked outside along the dockside of the building toward the front and saw the massive covered outdoor seating area overlooking the water. It definitely feels like the kind of place that comes alive at night, and I wouldn't be surprised if they have live music as well. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

My husband and I chose The Old Oyster Factory to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We made…read moreour reservation months in advance and specifically requested a waterfront table, noting that we were celebrating our anniversary. When we arrived for our 7:30 p.m. reservation, we were told there would be a wait, which we completely understood. However, we noticed parties who arrived after us being seated before we were. When it was finally our turn, we were initially taken to a waterfront table before another employee stopped us and asked us to move. I asked why, and I was told it was because the table was reserved for four people. We accepted the explanation and moved to a small table at the end of the dining area. A short time later, that exact same table was given to a party of only two people. That was the moment our anniversary dinner went from disappointing to confusing and upsetting. We had made our reservation months in advance, specifically requested a waterfront table for our anniversary, and were told we couldn't sit there because it was meant for a party of four. Seeing that same table then given to another party of two made us feel unwelcome and left us questioning why we had been moved in the first place. My husband spoke with the manager before we left. She apologized and gave us a gift card, which we appreciated, but it didn't change what had already happened or the way the evening made us feel. The restaurant has beautiful views, but hospitality is about making guests feel welcome and valued. Unfortunately, instead of remembering this restaurant as part of a wonderful first anniversary, we'll remember how disappointed we felt.

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Peel N' Eat Shrimp ($7 HH) delicious
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Fishcamp On Broad Creek

Fishcamp On Broad Creek

4.1
(1.2k reviews)
2.7 mi
•$$$

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!

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Fishcamp On Broad Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC
Fishcamp On Broad Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Poseidon

Poseidon

3.8
(1.7k reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$

We have had the best dinners there this week! We dined there three times & the seafood was amazing…read more Kaleb who was our server in the bar was amazing!!!! Thank you

Good Seafood, Fun Rooftop Atmosphere…read more We had a very enjoyable evening at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine in Hilton Head. We started with the Oysters Rockefeller, and they were excellent--fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick off the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the Broiled Seafood Combination. Everything was cooked well, fresh, and nicely presented. While I enjoyed it, I thought it could have used just a bit more seasoning or flavor to really make it stand out. We had reservations for the rooftop, which has a fun atmosphere with dueling pianos providing live entertainment. The music made for a relaxing and enjoyable evening. The only downside was getting upstairs. It was a little confusing because security was collecting admission for another event, and we had to explain we had dinner reservations. Then, despite being clearly well over the minimum age, everyone still had to show ID to prove they were 21 or older. It wasn't a major issue, just an unexpected and slightly awkward process. Overall, the service was good, the food was enjoyable, and the rooftop entertainment added to the experience. While nothing was truly over-the-top spectacular, it was a pleasant evening, and I'd certainly recommend Poseidon for a nice dinner and rooftop ambiance while visiting Hilton Head.

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