Five Favorite Food Spots Around Hilton Head
- Billy Howe
- 1 day ago
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A few local dining spots we keep coming back to...
January's a great time to live on Hilton Head. Things slow down a bit. You can get a table without rushing, hear yourself think, and enjoy a meal without feeling like you're on someone else’s vacation schedule.
My wife and I don't spend much time chasing what's new. We usually end up back at the same places—the ones that feel familiar and easy, where we already know what we're going to order.
These are five spots we keep coming back to. Nothing too fancy. Just what we like.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks
Cuisine: Seafood
Website: hudsonsonthedocks.com
Hudson's feels like a reward at the end of the day. You're right on the water, the boats are coming in, and everything slows down.
I almost always get the blackened scallops. They don't need dressing up. And the hush puppies—if they hit the table, they're getting eaten. Every time.
Hinoki
Cuisine: Japanese & Sushi
Website: hinokihhi.com
Hinoki is our go-to when we want something calm. It's quiet, it's steady, and the food always comes out looking tastier than you expect it to.
The Hinoki roll is my regular order, and sometimes we'll split the Dinosaur Egg.
Masala Mantra
Cuisine: Indian
Website: masalamantrahiltonhead.com
Masala Mantra is perfect this time of year. When it's cool outside, the food hits just right.
We stick with the tikka masala and garlic naan. It’s warm, filling, and you don't leave hungry. The naan usually disappears faster than planned, so ordering extra isn't a bad idea.
The Bluffton Room
Cuisine: New American
Address: 15 Promenade Street, Bluffton, SC
Website: theblufftonroom.com
The Bluffton Room is where we go when we want to slow the evening down. It feels like a place meant for sitting, talking, and taking your time.
I'll order the filet, and we always save room for the tableside bananas foster. Watching it come together is half the fun. Finishing it is the other half.
Santa Fe Cafe
Cuisine: Southwestern
Website: santafehhi.com
Santa Fe's been in our rotation for years. It's comfortable, colorful, and steady—no surprises, in a good way.
We usually start with the queso fundido. Then I'll go for the blackened redfish or the Outrageous Chimichanga. It's an easy place to linger, especially when there's nowhere else you need to be.
Living here long enough teaches you what lasts. The places you come back to aren't always the flashiest. They're just the ones that feel right every time you walk in.
These do that for us.
Thank you!
Billy Howe
Founder, Daygig Painting
Daygig Painting
8 Quail Walk Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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