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.

Great food! Great service! Great view! Glad we got there…read moreearly! We sat at the outside bar and the bartenders were amazing!

Wonderful seafood . Best on island. Hush puppies to die for - even though there's now a nominal…read morecharge. My very picky brother LOVED the oysters. Go there even if there's a wait!

AWESOME if you are looking for legit no-frills fish monger that sells cut-to-order fish--especially…read moreif you know how to shop for fish, are looking for sashimi-grade meat, like to cook with the best ingredients, etc. PRICES, although higher than what you pay at the supermarket, are actually quite reasonable if you are seeking the above--at least for fish (e.g., yellowtail, halibut, grouper). Passed on the shrimp because it didn't seem worth the premium price, and frankly, how good can shrimp really be, especially when compared to the exquisiteness of a nice cut of fresh fish?

Long time fans of this fish monger - Perfect as is…read more... The Food Trucks have been on our radar - There are different Levels of Food Trucks,and Barnacle Bill occupy the basic level.... 'Tis the relations ship to the fish monger that is our attraction, and of course the Large White rooster. There is a new trailer in the front with construction in progress. The ambience is that of a nice picnic ground with a view of a marsh and the sound of the rooster. Nice picnic tables under cover. The food at the trucks should be stepped up - pricey for basics.... Gotta give credit to hard working folks and to clients on an adventure....

This is one of our favorite spots! Great views on the water, live music often, and always reliable…read morefood. A lively spot with a lot of people, generally. At peak tourist times and dining times (summer, holidays, etc), often a 1.5 hour wait. Non peak season, you can usually get seated right away! Love that you can order sushi rolls and a variety of entrees--big menu. Kids get to choose a prize at the hostess stand after their meal. Also there's a shared playground with Dockside (pirate ship). New--they now have a separate ice cream shop! You can watch the forklift/boatlift haul boats in and out...kinda fun. They also have a gift shop. 5 stars!

Just had the best fried flounder and clam strips I've ever had in my life ! I got a combo of fried…read moreshrimp, flounder, scallops and substituted the oysters for clam strips. It came with crinkle fries, cole slaw, and hush puppies. Cole slaw was perfect. Fries reminded me of a school cafeteria, but the seafood was the best we've had on the island in several years coming to HHI. Hubby got the catfish. (My dinner was better:) I also got a bowl of their seafood chowder. It was excellent ! View is beautiful. Seats inside are a bit uncomfortable and wicker-like. There are so many tall chairs in the bar area for seating, the only comfortable seating for folks that don't want to get up on a chair like you're riding a horse, I would recommend either one of the very few booths they have inside or the outdoor seating. They had live music that night. Our server was very nice and checked on us often. The manager also checked on us, which is also a good practice. I also told him how much we were enjoying our meal.

Great lil dive bar with outstanding food and service…read more The regulars are very friendly and welcome you in. Definitely worth a stop in.

We stopped by Beach Break Grill in Hilton Head for a quick happy hour drink and had such a great…read moretime! The grill was closed (it was a Monday), so we didn't get to try the food, but the drinks alone were worth the visit. The bartender was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and clearly knows how to mix a great drink--everything she made was delicious. The bar itself is small and cozy, with a relaxed local vibe that made us feel right at home. We're already planning to come back when the grill is open, but even just for drinks, this place is great!

We had a great meal at the Old Oyster Factory. Their prices are fair, and our server, Cody, was…read moreattentive, helpful, and friendly. The views of the water were lovely. They have huge windows, so even sitting inside you get a great view. For drinks, we all had The Ultimate Bloody Mary. It's delicious and comes with bacon and shrimp, only $12! For appetizers, we had the fried green tomatoes and brussels sprouts. The brussels were crispy and I loved the sauce they came with. For my entree, I had the scallops, which were good, maybe a touch overcooked. My dessert, the mascarpone, was amazing! The dessert and drinks were probably my favorite items of the night. I'm sad to say that nobody tried the oysters so I can't speak to those.

Really yummy! Had a mostly amazing meal here, with a few hiccups that prevented 5 stars. We had a…read moreparty of 9 and a great able by windows overlooking the marsh. Service was friendly except for one thing that I'll get to later. Apps that were loved were the spicy fried shrimp with really spicy slaw- delicious! The brussels sprouts were fantastic, well cooked with a great Parmesan sauce- even the little kids fought over that plate. Calamari was too chewy for my taste. The baked oysters were well liked by those that eat oysters~ I'm not one of them. Fried seafood platter was excellent. And crab cakes got rave reviews. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The green goddess salad could've used more dressing but otherwise was presented beautifully and was very yummy. Hiccups included a wedge salad ordered with balsamic instead of blue cheese came smothered in blue cheese, and a kids filet that was ordered medium and came out way too rare. Service hiccup was trying to tell us it was the lighting and not actually undercooked, but no, it was red and uncuttable. Salad was replaced and meat was re-fired so everything was fine. All in all would recommend, and definitely come back.

Sea Shack is one of my favorite places to go to when in HH. The restaurant is very casual and truly…read morematches what comes to mind when you think of a seafood shack. It's counter service and byob. Tucked away off the main roads with excellent service and delicious food. I've never had a bad experience here whatsoever. Everything I have ordered has been delicious. Highly suggest trying anything.

Service was great, staff was very friendly however, the food was atrocious. We ordered two seafood…read moreplatters -- one shrimp and fish platter and one fish and chips platter. We also added on an order of fried scallops. The scallops were very greasy and the breading did not stick to them. As soon as I picked one up, the scallop fell out leaving the breading in my hand. There was NO and I mean NO seasoning on anything. No salt at all, completely bland. I didn't like that they didn't disclose that they are using Swai fish in place of Catfish. For the prices, I could have gone to a waterfront restaurant.

Great food, great atmosphere. Kyle Wareham entertains every Monday evening. He's fantastic!…read more The wings were great as were the tacos. Dessert was ample and good. Wait wasn't bad.

Convenient location, we went for lunch at 12:30. Expensive…read moreand less than a mediocre experience. Server was more interested in rolling silverware so she could leave than taking care of the guests. Waited much to long to place our initial order. Both drinks ran dry, had to call over the hostess to track down our server to help us. Oysters were not good. No flavor and full of grit. Fries came out in a giant greasy lump, not crispy like batter coated frys should be. Shrimp cocktail was decent. Grouper sandwich was like a McDonald's level experience. Fried shrimp platter was so greasy that we picked the breading off before eating them. We were starving so we picked our way through. Left food in our plates as it was not worth finishing.

We really enjoyed our visit here! My husband had the salmon with risotto and spinach, and he said…read moreit was really good. I had the Low country boil with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes seasoned with Old Bay, and it was DELICIOUS! I asked for a little extra Old Bay on the side in a cup because I felt it needed a little more, but that's just a personal preference. The hush puppies with honey butter were also hot, fresh, and delicious. I had a margarita as well, and it was really good. The atmosphere is great, and sitting outside overlooking the water makes it even better. The manager also stopped by our table to check on us, which I really appreciated. He noticed my husband hadn't finished his food and wanted to make sure everything was okay. He enjoyed it, he was just full! Great food, beautiful views, good vibes, and attentive service. Definitely give them a try! You won't be disappointed!

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!

Poseidon did not disappoint! I ordered the bronzed tuna steak, and it was absolutely delicious! My…read moregrandma ordered the scallops, which I obviously had to sneak a taste of, and they were just as amazing. Both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly! We visited in September and had no trouble getting a table without a reservation, but I can definitely see how this place gets packed during the summer months! The staff was incredibly attentive, friendly, and more than willing to help us navigate the menu based on our preferences.

Placed an order after recommendation from Marriott. Wouldn't allow you to order a sandwich so I…read morehad to pivot and placed a california roll. Also a pretzel and shrimp cocktail. At pick up we asked hostess for some buffalo sauce we like to have with our pretzel. She seemed perplexed as she looked by ketchup packets. Apparently they have no buffalo sauce in the entire restaurant, strange. Pretzel was good despite the letdown. Opened up my California roll and it looked decent but not one soy sauce packet a and hoping for spicy mayo didn't work either. Roll Was fresh but dry without soy, bummer. Shrimp cocktail were good but an odd number of 5, so my wife and I had 2 and a half each, just give 4 or 6. Bar was hoping upstairs with 2 bouncers at the door. Not sure how much trouble can happen there for 2 bouncers and closing at 10pm on a Saturday. Overall food was good, condiments were missed and service was lackluster, a little hospitality and attention to Details would make this a 4 or 5 star.