Visitors for 40 years. Residents now. A dish-by-dish guide to Hilton Head Island

Don’t waste a single
vacation meal.

We live here, we eat everywhere, and we only publish dishes we’d order again.
If it’s on BestBites, it’s worth your appetite.

250+restaurants on the island
~15,000dishes to choose from
10meals in a typical vacation
111proven bites on our list

Browse by craving

🦞 Seafood 19 bites 🍔 Burgers & Sandwiches 32 bites 🍗 Chicken & Wings 16 bites 🥞 Breakfast & Brunch 17 bites 🍕 Pizza & Italian 5 bites 🌮 Tacos & Mexican 12 bites 🥣 Soups & Apps 24 bites 🥩 Steak & BBQ 5 bites 🥗 Salads & Light Fare 6 bites 🌍 Global Bites 3 bites 🍰 Sweets & Desserts 5 bites 🍹 Drinks & Cocktails 8 bites

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Torta Cubana at Veny’s Kitchen Fan Pick

Torta Cubana

Veny’s Kitchen · Mid-Island · $$

Holy mouthful!
The OG Breakfast Bagel Sandwich at Nosh NY Bagels BestBites Fave

The OG Breakfast Bagel Sandwich

Nosh NY Bagels · Mid-Island · $

A great version of a simple breakfast
The Bee’s Knees Breakfast Bagel at Nosh NY Bagels BestBites Fave

The Bee’s Knees Breakfast Bagel

Nosh NY Bagels · Mid-Island · $

This is a NY-sized breakfast sandy
Flautas at Santa Fe Cafe BestBites Fave

Flautas

Santa Fe Cafe · Mid-Island · $

Such a tasty rendition of a classic dish
Chorizo Enchiladas at Santa Fe Cafe BestBites Fave

Chorizo Enchiladas

Santa Fe Cafe · Mid-Island · $

Southwestern version of a Mexican classic
Holy Enchilada Mexicana at Holy Tequila! BestBites Fave

Holy Enchilada Mexicana

Holy Tequila! · Coligny & South End · $$

Enchiladas with a crazy tasty Mexican sauce flavor