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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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    THE DUNES HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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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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    3 months ago

    [[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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    2 years ago

    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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    1 year ago

    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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    2 years ago

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

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    Tin & Tallow

    Tin & Tallow

    4.5
    (76 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    This is one of those places that has only a few things on the menu, but they do those things SO…read morewell. Their niche is smash burgers and waffle fries, and they did not disappoint. Starting with the burger, I like when a smash burger is ACTUALLY a smash burger. They include cheese and pickles on it and it was just the perfect burger. I think it's pretty high on my burger rankings. Might even beat Heavy's! I feel like it's rare to get waffle fries unless you're going to Chick Fil A, so it was nice to have them with our burger. We got a bag to share and there was plenty. They were salted and seasoned to perfection and perfectly crispy. We sat outside where they have a full bar, a TV for sports, and they had live music.

    The Good: The Smashburgers are excellent -- cheese, pickles,…read moreand onions all on point. If you haven't been here, stop settling for chain burger joints. This is genuinely one of the best burgers around. The waffle fries deserve a special mention: fresh, nicely done, and you get a generous portion. Think Chick-fil-A fries, but the way they should be. The Truffle Fries are solid too -- just a bit rich for my taste, but that's purely personal preference. I also tried the Sweet & Spicy Chicken -- good and flavorful, though slightly heavy on the batter for me. Still worth a try. A Couple of Suggestions: A lower-carb side option would be a welcome addition -- I asked and it was a hard no. Hopefully Tin and Tallow considers adding some healthier alternatives down the road. Breakfast -- Proceed with Caution: The croissant with egg and cheese was, unfortunately, a miss for me. The egg and cheese were fine, but buttering an already butter-heavy croissant and griddling it turned it into a flat, gooey mess. I hear there's a biscuit option, which might be better -- but personally, I'd love to see an English muffin or bagel on the menu. Something with a little more structure would go a long way. Bottom Line: Come for the burgers and fries -- you won't be disappointed. Just maybe skip the croissant breakfast for now.

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    A Lowcountry Backyard

    A Lowcountry Backyard

    4.3
    (2.6k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    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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    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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