Restaurants near Hilton Head Boathouse

Very good service and all 4 of us were very happy with our meals.

I was at Ela's a year ago and couldn't wait to go back. I was delighted to see the beautiful Christmas lights on the waterfront and the warm ambience of the restaurant was without change. There were more diners this time and the noise level was a little high in the bar area where our hightop tables were arranged as I requested. Staff was pleasant and there appropriately. My drink was watery and I sent it back reordering it with higher grade vodka. It came back full and much less watery and a bit sweeter as I wanted it. My friend and I devoured a large appetizer of lobster tacos. It was showy and not bad but not great. But I was disappointed by my braised ribs which I had loved last year but was not that memorable tonight. The ribs were a little overdone and the seasoning just off. Maybe too much oregano or sage. It wasn't the perfect dish I remembered from my first visit. I might return again and give it another try. I'd give it a A for effort but a B for performance.

Everything was great, everyone was great. Heidi made some recommendations and all were as she said. It was a nice last meal with friends on our last night in HHI for 2024 before going back home to NY.

Excellent place. Thoroughly enjoyed dining there. Will definitely go again.

Always the best experience. Food and staff go above and beyond!