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Places To Eat:

I've been going to the island for 4 years now. So my experience in this area is still growing. I try to add to this page each time I return. I hope folks fine it helpful. Note the suggestions from guests on the next page.

Remember that one of the advantages to staying in my villa, is that you can use the kitchen there. A short trip to the Publix to pick up some shrimp, Old Bay, a key lime pie (Publix is known for their key lime pie) and a bottle of white wine can provide an easy and relatively inexpensive dinner.

Another cost saving tip you might consider is to check out the early-bird specials that many restaurants on the island offer. If you don't mind eating early, you can save quite a bit. But be careful, the early bird times are different for each restaurant.

Here's a few restaurants that I have tried and enjoyed:

	Atlanta Bread Company - One of the new type of "quick casual" restaurants with soups, salads, sandwiches, and their own bake goods. near the Publix, Ph:(843)342-BAKE
	Boathouse II - good seafood, relaxing atmosphere overlooking Skull Creek. Overhead fans provide comfortable outdoor dinning. On Squire Pope Rd. near the back entrance to Hilton Head Plantation. Shrimp and grits is highly recommended.
	Caseys - Local sports bar. Know for their sandwiches. Add beer and 50 TVs, what more can one say. Ph:(843)785-2255
	Charlie's Crab - next to Boathouse II. Similar great view. So far, my favorite early bird special on the island. Chowders are fabulous. On Squire Pope Rd. near the back entrance to Hilton Head Plantation, Ph:(843)34209066, Early Bird: 4:30-5:45 pm
	Hilton Head Brewing Company - Good microbrew and pub grub in a casual atmosphere, There are particularly proud of their chicken wings, often winning "best of island" awards for them. Hilton Head Plaza just off Sea Pines Circle, Ph:(843)783-2739
	Hilton Head Diner - Casual diner where you can get any thing from a burger to grouper. My Sister and her family like it because the kids can order what they what, and the adults what they want.
	Mangiamo! - Casual pizza and sub shop on north end of island in Main Street Village, near the entrance of Hilton Head Plantation. This is the north island hang out for Ohio State Buckeyes living in Hilton Head. If you are visiting on a Saturday in Fall, this is the place to catch the Buckeye football game. The owner is a big fan and they've been known to attach 100+ folk for a game.  Wednesday is 1/2 price spaghetti, $3.88. Ph: (843)682-2444
	Old Fort Pub - excellent food, great service, the pub overlooks Skull Creek and is surrounded by live oaks dripping Spanish moss. I find it very attractive place to be with a feeling of the old South. Old Fort Pub has been featured on two episodes of FoodTV's "Best of" series, DINING VIEWS and COUNTRY FOOD
	Old Oyster Factory - an enjoyable seafood menu, great views of Broad Creek, always live entertainment on the rear deck. Ph:(843)681-6040
	Red Fish - We had the mixed seafood grill, and everything was done perfectly. Friends often go there for their "naked salmon" (which means they don't add a lot of seasonings). Wine Shop on site, so a great selection at reasonable prices. Palmetto Bay Rd. near Sea Pines Circle, Ph:(843)686-3388, Early Bird: 5-5:45 pm
	Signe's Bakery and Cafe - a suggestion for breakfast from one of the guests in 2005. Apparently it was also mentioned on FoodTV. I checked it out and enjoyed it. Several breakfast plates (breakfast is served all day) served with fresh fruit and home-made bread. One breakfast option is shrimp and grits, but a quite different recipe than from the Boathouse II (see above). On Arrow Road (just north of the Sea Pines Circle) on the way to the Salty Dog T-shirt factory.

And here's a couple that others have told me about, but I just haven't gotten there yet:

	Alexander's Fine Seafood - near the resort, some friends really liked there early bird specials
	CAMP WACKATOO - featured on FoodTV's "Best of" series on the episode FAMILY DINING
	Giuseppi's Pizza - named a "top 100 in independents in the nation" by Pizza Today Magazine, "best pizza" by Hilton Head News. Been around for 20 years. The Plaza at Shelter Cove, Ph:(843)785-4144
	Kingfisher Restaurant - Some say this is the best seafood restaurant on the island. Live music nightly. Combine with a trip to see the Tuesday night fireworks in the summer. Ph:(843)785-4442, Early Bird: 5-6
	NENOS - featured on FoodTV's "Best of" series on the episode FINE ITALIAN, behind the Barnes & Noble bookstore,
	The Salty Dog Cafe - I get conflicting views from people about this place. Some say that they really enjoyed them selves here. Others say go for the view, not the food. If you want a t-shirt, you can also visit the factory shop at 67 Arrow Rd (just north of the Sea Pines Circle). South Beach Village in Sea Pines, Ph:(843)686-2363

Todd Hill © 2008