Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Hilton Head Island

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodComfort FoodBreakfast

Regions

Hilton Head

Neighborhoods

BlufftonHilton Head Island

Dining Options

All dining options

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12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Black Marlin Bayside Grill restaurant

1. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill

4.5

Awesome(3712)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 53 times today

The Black Marlin Bayside Grill offers the island's best selection of fresh seafood and is home of the Hurricane Bar. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio just steps from the water. Start your dining experience with our Signature Food Network approved appetizer, Sushi Nachos. Then, prepare your taste buds for our fresh seafood entrees including Grouper Daufuskie, and Sweet Heat Mahi Mahi. Join us for lunch and enjoy our Shrimp Burger, as Chef Curtis Stone, Food Network Star, called "The Best Shrimp Burger Ever!" Don't miss our Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays offering all of your breakfast and lunch favorites including benedicts, omelets and our Create-Your-Own-Bloody-Mary bar with spicy asparagus, pickled okra, stuffed olives and a variety of hot sauces. The adjacent Hurricane Bar is a favorite "Dive bar" among locals and visitors. Locals and visitors enjoy the home of the island's most robust live music series, newly rebuilt marina and our signature drink "The Hurricane."

A photo of Coastal Capri Ristorante restaurant

2. Coastal Capri Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(102)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 14 times today

At Coastal Capri, we believe that dining is always more than just good food; it's about creating memorable moments and cherished experiences. Our passion for hospitality and dedication to quality ensure that every visit to Coastal Capri is filled with warmth, laughter, and the joy of savoring exceptional food in a welcoming atmosphere.**PLEASE CALL FOR BAR SEATING AND HIGHTOP RESERVATION**

A photo of Nectar Farm Kitchen - Hilton Head restaurant

3. Nectar Farm Kitchen - Hilton Head

4.5

Awesome(988)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Hilton Head Island

Booked 24 times today

Discover the all-new Hilton Head Nectar, now open near Shelter Cove in a beautifully updated space with an elegantly lit and heated porch for year-round comfort. Enjoy our exciting new menu items made with the best locally sourced ingredients , perfect for a casual breakfast & lunch, or an ornate dinner. Whether dining indoors or on our cozy porch, you’ll love the fresh flavors and inviting atmosphere. Experience where local flavor meets Southern hospitality at the reimagined Nectar!

4. Madre & Mercado

4.4

Awesome(220)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 7 times today

We are excited to be open and bring you a taste of our take on Latin American Food.Proudly brought to you by the owners of Jane Bistro and Bar

A photo of Tio's Latin America Kitchen restaurant

5. Tio's Latin America Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(206)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Hilton Head Island

Booked 6 times today

Chef Lynden Zuniga grew up in Honduras, CA and worked in kitchens through high school to pay rent. He quickly realized making people happy through his cooking would be his lifelong passion. Shortly after marrying his wife Sally, they dreamt of their concept of Tio's and in 2018 it became a reality!Quality matters. We're committed to serve the highest quality steak, pork, chicken, and seafood. Our proteins are always fresh- sourced locally and domestically across the United States.You'll hear the sizzle of the grill in our open kitchen as each meal is made to order. Pairing our high-quality proteins with our delicious salsas and vegetables, rice, beans, and tortillas is a winning combination. We pride ourselves on making great tasting food made with simple ingredients. You might be entering Tio's for the first time as a guest, but we hope you leave as a friend. We hope you enjoy your experience. Thank you for dining with us. Cheers,Lynden & Sally Zuniga

6. Gusto Ristorante

4.6

Exceptional(1861)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hilton Head Island

Booked 14 times today

Gusto Ristorante is a Northern Italian restaurant with a touch of the South at the Sea Turtle Marketplace in Hilton Head Island.The executive chef and owner Giancarlo Balestra with his wife Nancy bring the vibrant flavors of his native hometown of Rome, Italy to Hilton Head. The couple who met in Rome 28 years ago discovered their shared passion for food and adventure and have since owned and operated restaurants in Aspen, Co, Winter Park, Fla and Saratoga Springs, NY. They fell in love with Hilton Head and decided to jump into this new exciting culinary adventure, hence the name Gusto, which means flavor and taste in Italian but also means a zest and enthusiasm for a delicious taste of life. The restaurant has a full bar, extensive wine list.

A photo of The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience restaurant

7. The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience

4.9

Exceptional(1715)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 13 times today

Entice Your Senses While You Dine in our Fine Art Gallery. Innovative International Cuisine featuring Local Seafood, Grassfed Beef as well as Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu Options. Also offering Live Musical Entertainment, Artists Creating at the Easel, Patio SeatingPrivate Dining Room Available for up to 35 PeopleWine Spectator Award of Excellence

A photo of Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head restaurant

8. Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace – Sonesta Resort Hilton Head

4.0

Excellent(138)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Hilton Head Island

Booked 1 time today

Seacrest Restaurant and Terrace is the three meal period restaurant and patio for the Sonesta Resort, located in the Shipyard community. While the menu has a low country flare that is largely focused on seafood, there is a wide variety of selections that delivers options for all tastes. We take great pride in offering delicious food, creative cocktails and warm service, while guests enjoy views of the lush landscape surrounding the resort located just off the ocean.

9. The Bluffton Room

4.9

Exceptional(2218)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bluffton

Booked 21 times today

At The Bluffton Room, we serve inspired American cuisine prepared with the finest ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Our well crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of a classic dinner party.Please note that due to the size of our dining room and our tableside service, the restaurant is not suited to children under 13 years of age. Thank you for your understanding.

A photo of Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton restaurant

10. Nectar Farm Kitchen- Bluffton

4.6

Exceptional(362)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South Carolina • Bluffton

Booked 21 times today

At Nectar Farm Kitchen we work with farmers who are as passionate about food as we are. Our group of distinguished chefs thoughtfully prepare every dish using ingredients made and grown throughout the Lowcountry and the South. Paired with a farmhouse atmosphere and local southern charm, Nectar Farm Kitchen is a pleasure one can only experience in our small corner of South Carolina.

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