What is the not miss activity/restaurant at HH?

[barbnjmom]

Hi there..we will be taking our first trip to HH in July with a total of 14 family members.........

Any not miss activities or restaurants?

Our group will be 8 adults and 6 children (ranging in age from 1 year, 4 years (2), 7 years and 9 years old (2)......2 girls and 4 boys....

Thanks

 

[barbnjmom]

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[AJKMOM]

Try to use the search. About 4 months ago, I found a thread here that described a bunch of the restaurants on Hilton Head Island.

We are going in August for the first time, so I can't help.

 

[pmcpmc]

Originally posted by Dean
There are many great restaurants on HH but only two I'd personally put on a do not miss list. One is Wild Wings on Pope Avenue just around the corner from GO between Coligny and Sea Pines Circle and beside the minigolf and Bi Lo store. The other is The Old Oyster Factory on Broad Creek. I've attached a list I did a couple of years ago, I think it's still pretty accurate. Unfortunately my third don't miss closed (Charleston's). A few items as it relates to GO. Right next door is a small and out of the way place called Fitzgerald's. It is walking distance and was quite a pleasant surprise. You will get a Sea Pines pass so you can hit the places in Sea Pines without any extra costs. I'll emphazie that Old Oyster Factory has twice allowed me to use the 10% DVC discount and the free salad option. I'm two for two and the lst time for about 15 people. Marriott will also give you a list of discount places, make sure you double check it. There are many early birds, the Menu book I reference will list many of them. Good luck and enjoy. We'll be there next week but I doubt we'll try any new places, too many we already know we like too much.


Fine Dining

1. Old Fort Pub
2. Sunset Grill
3. Fitzgerald's
4. Charlie's (french something)
5. Alexander's
6. Santa Fe
7. Captain's table
8. 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.

 

[RumpleMom]

Harbortown Lighthouse with the nightly concert

 

[Macnjac87]

A Private Affair with Chef Gordon at the Beach House.

 

[Dean]

A correction to the post of mine that is quoted above. Dunes pizza is closed. If I had to pick two it would be Wild Wings and Old Oyster Factory. Even if you don't normally like Wings, WW will win most people over. And Old Oyster Factory for seafood. Be warned that both can get crowded and neither take reservations, I don't even think for larger parties. There are a lot of great places and many of them have early bird specials. When you get on the island, get a copy of the paperback that has the menus in it as it also lists the info about early bird specials.

For younger children, the who at Shelter Cove with Shannon Tanner is very good and even enjoyable for adults. I'm not that sure about the one at Harbortown but in the past, it's had very good reviews as well. And some of the biking trails in the nation. Others can tell you about the fishing and dolphin tours.

 

[vernon]

For eating I would say #1 (by a mile) is a private affair by Chef Gordon . Of the restaurants I ate at I would say the Old Oyster Factory was my favourite.

For "activities" I would suggest the dolphin cruise, you may have to go in two groups ( maybe leave the 1 y old behind) as I don't think you'll all fit in one boat. I'm sure you'll find there are a few activities that the resort run that the kids will enjoy. I would suggest contacting the resort a couple of weeks before you arrive and request they fax you an activity list. It may not be that all the activities are exactly the same as when you're there, but it will give you a good idea of what's available.

 

[vanstoj]

We have been to HH three times and I used to live there. Anything that Christopher does (he is the naturalist) is great. Most are also free. Probably not appropriate for a 1 year old, but my 8 year old and I really enjoyed the bird walk and Chris did a science program, Mission to mars that 2 40 year olds and 2 8 year olds enjoyed. Also, don't miss B'lu (sp.) crabbe at the resort. He is the entertainer and is one of the best things about the resort. THe campfires also are fun. After comparing HH and Vero's campfire, I definitely give the edge to HH. Off isalnd, are some serious shopping facilities. The outlets in Bluffton are good, about 120 stores including Wedgewood, Oshkosh and others. Also, being so close, I would plan a day trip to historic Savannah or Charleston if you can. Savannah has a midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil tour ( I think they still have it) and Charleston has a good ghost tour plus wonderful places to eat. Savannah is about 45 minutes, Charleston about 1 1/2 hours.

For eating, I recommend the brunch on Sunday at Edible Pursuits. Lots of food including make you rown omelet for about $6.99 per person. I did not find Giussippi's to be quick or good, so I personally don't reccomend it. The Kingfisher is good, but expensive. There is a good mexican restaurant across the bridge whose name escapes me at the moment that we go to a lot. Aunt Chiladada' down by the circle has all you can eat crab legs still, I believe if you like crab legs. My mom also reccomends the HH diner for breakfast. There is a little french bakery in the Pineland Mills shops that you should definitely try for lunch and bring home some desserts as they are great.

Hope this helps, enjoy your trip it is wonderful at the resort. After reading the posts on this board for about a year, I can't remember one negative post about HH.

 

[canda]

The mexican that is across the bridge is San Miguels. It has been there for about 30 years. they have live music outside that is fun. We are not old but we like the early dinning options on the island. they are from 5-5:45. You get a meal for around $14 that would normally be about $25-$35. Don't miss the Fishin pole playhouse. the younger ones will love it. Also the treasure hunt will be liked by the older kids. though my 9mo old liked to follow everyone around in the stroller. Both are parent supervised and participation. (not drop your kids off) Both are done be B'Lou Crabbe. A Disney CM Hall of Fame. He also has a ghost story but we did not go since our baby is just 9mo old. He also liked the Shannon Tanner show across the bridge at shelter cove. Also during the summer months at shelter cove, college students from South Carolina as summer mission work will put on a Faith Based Program and/or Vacation Bible School type program.

 

[CdnPoohBear]

We just returned from HHI last weekend, our kids loved Salty Dog Cafe. Our DD 5 and DS almost 7 enjoyed the atmosphere, also like the face painting by Cappy the Clown. Check a schedule, she is only there 3 times a week.

We also enjoyed Scott's Fish Market in Shelter Cove. We sat outside, and enjoyed the live music. Most places have reasonable kids menus.

 

[Jimbo]

Our grandkids liked Salty Dog, too. They liked that they could eat outside, and since it was hot the restaurant had a couple of misters running that they could play in. They also thought it was cool that Salty Dog had a live webcam. They mugged in front of it while we tried to call home to get someone to check it out. We couldn't get hold of anyone, but I don't think the kids cared.

 

[drknight]

As a HH regular, I would suggest Marley's (just outside Sea Pines main entrance). The grouper is awesome, and they have an ice cream shop attached for dessert, or just an afternoon snack(kiddie cones are free...if you qualify).
Another favorite is Kenny B's New Orleans Cafe. Good cajun food, seafood, and GREAT breakfast buffets with beignets and the works! Kenny B's is in the Bi-Lo shopping center...behind Wild Wing Cafe. For Mexican, Santa Fe is incredible, but not really for kids. They have high chairs, but the hostess once told me that they "discourage children." Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is GREAT!

 

[Disneyaholic]

Hudson's is another great seafood place and I think they would be especially accommodating to a large group.


Be sure to pick up the free restaurant guide that has the menus of many restaurants listed. This will also help you decide where you might like to go. Just beware, that almost all restaurants mentioned here do NOT take reservations, so for a group as large as yours, you could end up with a long wait for a table in July unless you are there waiting when they open for dinner.

 

[VMS]

If you are not fortunate enough to schedule A Private Affair, Chef Gordon has other food events (for adults) that are great. Last time we were there they had one scheduled on the same evening as one of the Kids Night Out programs, so it worked out well.