2 Best Restaurants in Hilton Head and the Low Country, South Carolina

Captain Woody's

$$ | South End Fodor's choice

If you're looking for a fun, casual, kid-friendly seafood restaurant, this vibrant joint offers creamy crab bisque, oysters on the half shell, and a sampler platter that includes crab legs, shrimp, and oysters. Open daily for lunch and dinner, plus a Sunday brunch, Captain Woody's has indoor and outdoor seating. A second location in Bluffton features a rooftop deck.

6 Target Rd., Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29928, USA
843-785–2400
Known For
  • grouper sandwiches, including the buffalo grouper, grouper melt, and grouper Reuben
  • a lively atmosphere
  • good happy hour
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted

Black Marlin Bayside Grill

$$$ | South End

This busy restaurant specializing in seafood dishes such as chowder and fish tacos is open for lunch and dinner every day, and brunch on the weekend. Located in Palmetto Bay Marina, the Black Marlin has indoor and outdoor seating, as well as family-style meals available for takeout.