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Area Restaurants on the Water – Gotta love this list!

Jun 21, 2016

A special thanks to CH2/CB2 for providing a great list of restaurants on the water this month !  Here they are…

BISTRO 17
17D Harbourside Lane
(843) 785-5517
www.bistro17hhi.com

Bistro 17 is a cozy, waterfront French café, located to the right of Neptune’s statue in Shelter Cove Marina. The restaurant offers incredible lunch and dinner menus, with live music seven nights a week. They are kid- (and dog!) friendly. Don’t miss out on a great dining experience overlooking the yachts of Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Alfresco dining is also offered.

BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL
86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina
(843) 785-4950
www.blackmarlinhhi.com

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island’s best selection of fresh seafood and delicious hand-cut steaks and is home of the world-famous Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or outside on the expansive covered patio. Start your waterside dining experience with their signature, Food Network-approved, appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, get your taste buds prepared for the fresh seafood entrées, including the famous Shrimp Burger, Grouper Daufuskie, Sweet Heat Mahi-Mahi and gluten-free Low Country Pho. Join them for lunch, brunch, happy hour, early dining or dinner. Also, keep an eye out for Hurricane Parties throughout the entire summer season. Be sure to follow on Facebook today!

BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE
13 Harbourside Lane
(843) 785-3300
www.buccisitaliancuisine.com

This harbor-front restaurant features authentic Italian cuisine in a friendly atmosphere, with indoor seating as well as a spacious al fresco dining area, including an outdoor bar with five big-screen televisions for sports fans who want to catch a sunset without missing the big plays. Here you can savor your favorite Italian specialties including a variety of classic chicken, veal and seafood dishes, traditional pastas with homemade sauces (think marinara, carbonara, Bolognese and more) as well as hand-tossed, brick oven pizzas and fresh-made calzones. Open Monday-Saturday 4-9:30 p.m. and Sunday 4-9 p.m. Enjoy drink and appetizer specials during the happiest of hours from 4-7 p.m.

BUFFALOS
Village at Palmetto Bluff 843.706.6630
www.palmettobluffresort.com

Serving lunch in a warm country setting, Buffalo’s, located in the center of the village, offers patrons picturesque views of the May River as well as the chapel. Buffalos’ signature is the brick oven, where freshly made pizzas are highlighted on the menu and a chef pizza is featured daily for your enjoyment. As their chefs create local favorites in this comfortable atmosphere, you can also enjoy a selection of fine wines by the glass or bottle as well as a number of exotic coffees.

CAPTAIN GILLAN’S
18 Harbourside Lane
(843) 785-4442
www.captaingillans.com

Captain Gillan’s seafood buffet, salad buffet and raw bar is the only seafood buffet on Hilton Head Island. The CALABASH-style seafood buffet includes over 45 delicious selections and the bottomless salad bar offers over 30 different accompaniments. Enjoy a glass of wine and oysters on the half-shell in their waterfront lounge. Make an evening of it and finish the night upstairs for hilarious shows in the Comedy Club.

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY
Palmetto Bay Marina
(843) 842-2016
www.carolinacrabco.com

Carolina Crab Company in Palmetto Bay Marina is the coziest, most intimate of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars concepts. The “Crab Crew” prides themselves on bringing you amazing seafood and sandwiches at an affordable price. The menu offers an array of seafood, from a light and healthy crab tower to a giant po’boy, burgers, lobster, fresh oysters, and succulent crab legs. A pet-friendly outside bar boasts water views and a great bar. Dine inside, or enjoy outdoor seating on the patio. At the end of your meal, walk down to the docks, say hello to some dolphins, and maybe check out the kayaks available to rent for your next water adventure. Open seven days a week. Happy hour from 4-7 p.m. daily at the bars.

CHART HOUSE
2 Hudson Road
(843) 342-9066
www.chart-house.com

Chart House offers waterfront dining and a gourmet menu. With friendly staff, it is a great restaurant to enjoy while on vacation or for getting away for the night in your own backyard. Make a reservation today!

COCO’S ON THE BEACH
(Visit website for detailed directions on how to get there!)
(843) 842-2626
www.cocosonthebeach.com

Coco’s is a unique beachside bar that provides a great place to bring some friends for the best the island has to offer—a simplistic and relaxing atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. The bar is named after the owner’s beloved cat, and he treats both with the same affection. So if you need a slice of paradise, stop on by for a cold drink, bar bites and a great view!

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE
1 Shelter Cove Lane
(843) 785-3030
www.elasgrille.com

Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA’S Blu Water Grille is a shining star on the Hilton Head cuisine scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by the ELA’S culinary team of experts, complement the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove.

Source: Hilton Head Magazines: CH2/CB2: Restaurants on the Water