Questions about Hilton Head Resort

[Kim&Chris]

I just made reservations for a studio unit in the beginning of April! We're really excited about going to HH

My question is: Since Disney doesn't provide an onsite restaurant, can you give me some suggestions for good dining places? Specifically Italian or good ol' American cuisine.

Also, are HH restaurants generally expensive? Just trying to budget how much $ to bring for meals.

Thanks!

 

[Candace]

Hilton Head is a mecca for great dining. YOu will be given a restaurant guide when you check in, so study it to see what appeals to you. My favorite italian (and favorite of all we have tried) is Spartina Grill. There are also a few good restaurants just a walk across the bridge from the resort also. Everything else is just a short drive. Enjoy!

 

[Dean]

Here's a list I've posted a few time before. We will be there this summer and try to update a couple of issues.

Fine Dining

1. Old Fort Pub
2. Sunset Grill
3. Fitzgerald's
4. Charlie's (french something)
5. Alexander's
6. Charleston's
7. Santa Fe
8. Captain's table
9. Cafe Europa
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   Pizza
   1. Dunes
   2. Guisseppi's
      [/list=1] Both right close by DVC
      
      Fun/Family
      1. Old Bamboo
      2. Old Oyster Factory
      3. Truffle's
      4. Wild Wings
      5. Hafbrauhouse (? sp)
      6. Crazy Crab, especially at Harbour Town
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         I'd avoid CQ's and Charlie's Crab.
         
         Others to consider that I don't know much about are:
         1. HH and Blufton Diner
         2. Alligator Grill
         3. Abe's Shrimp House
         4. South Beach Cafe (? name)
         5. Scott's
         6. Kingfisher's (recommended for seafood by a friend and right by DVC)
         7. La Pola (in with Kingfisher's)
         8. Quarter Deck
         9. Harbor Masters
         10. Westin Seafood Buffet
         11. Cafe at Wexford
         12. Tony Roma's (how different can it be)
         13. Hudson's (near Old Ft Pub, my partner really liked it)
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             Discounts, DVC has a discount list, just use your room key or member card. Many of these above have early bird specials. There is a Restaurant Guide that has menus as well as a list of early birds, etc. For seafood, Old Oyster Factory is a must but doesn't take reservations. There are coupons in the books for free salads and they let me use the free salad as well as DVC 10% off both. If you at all like wings, Wild Wings is a must, I think they have 23 flavors of Wings. Best steak was Fitzgerald's. Old Bamboo is like World War II or MASH, good food also. Best Views were South Beach Cafe, Cafe Europa, Quarterdeck, Old Ft Pub, Sunset Grill (so I'm told) and maybes Harbormasters and Kingfishers. Best Value likely Old Bamboo, Wings, Old Oyster Factory, Dunes Pizza. Some of these are in Sea Pines and there is a $5 fee per day.

 

[sparkysfriends]

Our favorite restaurant on the island is The Old Oyster Factory. They have wonderful seafood! We also try not to miss Truffles and the Boathouse II. The brew pub (I'm not sure if this is the correct name) is also good for burgers and wings. They brew their own beer as well. It's really close to the resort. We found it a fun casual way to eat for our first evening at the resort. We are going to HH in February and will be hitting all of the above restaurants.

 

[cgcw]

We enjoyed the Salty Dog Cafe on our last trip.

 

[gmboy95]

We love the crazy crab in harbourtown....good food, and a nice walk afterwards.

 

[Disneyaholic]

Originally posted by Candace
Hilton Head is a mecca for great dining. YOu will be given a restaurant guide when you check in, so study it to see what appeals to you. My favorite italian (and favorite of all we have tried) is Spartina Grill. There are also a few good restaurants just a walk across the bridge from the resort also. Everything else is just a short drive. Enjoy!

Candace, and anyone else who loves Spartina Grill...


The owners are moving to California! I was told that one of them employees is trying to buy them out, but I don't know if they will also be getting all the recipes.

I am totally bummed by this.
Spartina Grill is probably our favorite restaurant ANYWHERE, not just at Hilton Head! We just returned home from a HH trip -- hadn't planned on going to Spartina this trip, but once we heard the news, we HAD to have"one last meal" there. It was awesome, as always...

Don't know exactly when the big change will take place, but it will be before our next trip there in April.



I also recommend getting the restaurant guide with all the menus. It's great and I always bring mine home with me to help with planning our next trip!!

 

[Candace]

Disneyaholic, tell me it isn't so! I will be there again in mid-March, wonder if it will still be open? Why are they moving to CA?