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Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood, Hilton Head Island, SC
Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood, Hilton Head Island, SC
Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood, Hilton Head Island, SC
Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood, Hilton Head Island, SC
Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood, Hilton Head Island, SC

Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

4.8
4.8
3016 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Hilton Head Island's destination for beef & seafood lovers, Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse serves only the finest USDA Prime Grade Beef & fresh local seafood. An old English bar & heart of pine floors create the setting with warm, inviting service & an award-winning wine list.
The restaurant represents 4 generations & over 100 years of restaurateurs in the Crane family dating back to 1908, when an Irish immigrant, Frank Crane founded Crane's Tavern in Philadelphia. After prohibition Frank's son, Francis & his brothers opened the famed establishment at 333 Queen Lane, where his son, Hank worked until 1969. That year Hank ventured out on his own & opened a Crane's Tavern in Ambler, PA. & then purchased the Surf City Hotel on Long Beach Island, NJ creating yet another establishment with the Crane namesake. In 1999 he & his daughter, Beth Anne opened Crane's Tavern & Steakhouse on Hilton Head Island, SC where it has become a local favorite

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sean Cavanaugh
  • Catering
    Crane's can create and cater any event from including weddings, cocktail and hors d'oeuvres receptions, private brunches, luncheons and dinners, barbecues, and low country boils among other events
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Cross street
    William Hilton Parkway
  • Parking details
    Crane"s has its own private, free parking lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious and fresh" food and "friendly staff." The steaks are "exceptional," and the atmosphere is reminiscent of an old-style tavern. Diners rave about the "best steakhouse on the island" and commend servers like Diane and Shane for their "outstanding" service.
3,016 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Cranes. If you love prime rib as much as I do, I highly recommend. Scott, our server was so great. Made me feel like we were old friends. The whole staff is so nice. Delightful espresso martini too.

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  2. Susan VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    never disappoints! Prime, rib, scallop, potatoes, and cream spinach were outstanding! Had the soup of the day which was a tomato bisque with macaroni and cheese croutons! Unbelievably delicious

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  3. Lovie VIP

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    UNBELIEVABLE!! Wowwwwwwwwwwwww… First time but OMG not my last! Counting seconds till next time. Brought home the Key Lime Cheesecake w whipped cream and blueberries CUZ we were too full to have after our dinner. OMG AMaZing! Calves Liver, Ravioli w Shrimp, Ravioli w Chicken, Prime Rib…. OFF THE CHART OFF THE CHART OFF THE CHART OFF THE CHART Amazing. Happy girls…..Happy Life

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  4. Ray

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fast and professional. My guest were extremely pleased with the whole experience.

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  5. Sheri

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in Jeri’s section and she was great. Food was delicious, 2 of us had the Halibut, one had Salmon and one had Ribeye. Everyone enjoyed it.

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  6. Ira

    Atlantic City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Great service ! We visit every time we are in Hilton Head !!

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    Charlotte1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    So loud we couldn’t hear our server and I’m pretty sure my meat had expired. To be top rated by trip advisor was a joke. Will never return.

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  8. GeoffreyD VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There was a large table of golfers who were unacceptably loud making it difficult to hold a conversation at nearby tables

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  9. Bob

    Naples27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice dinner all entrees prepared as requested.

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  10. Charles

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diane is excellent server, knows how to make you welcome, knows the menu, how options will effect the meal, plus great service. Food quality is the best. All diners at our table appreciate the chefs attention to details to make this a first class dining experience!

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FAQs

Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 341-2333.

Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood is rated 4.8 stars by 3016 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Crane's Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood

26 New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Additional information

  • Cross street
    William Hilton Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Crane"s has its own private, free parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Cavanaugh
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Crane's can create and cater any event from including weddings, cocktail and hors d'oeuvres receptions, private brunches, luncheons and dinners, barbecues, and low country boils among other events
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