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Alfred's Restaurant
Price: Expensive•European•4.9(2,340)For an unforgettable evening on Hilton Head Island, head to Alfred's Restaurant for German and European cuisine by chef Heath Prosser and his team. Care has been taken to bring a wide wine selection from around the world-France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, California, and of course Germany to pair with the menu. Nothing is overlooked to ensure the globally-inspired dishes at Alfred's Restaurant go beyond expectations. Along with many entrées from the land & sea, we also offer German selections, including sauerbraten, jaegerschnitzel, roasted duckling and the popular German mix platter. With indoor dining as well as our new covered and heated outdoor courtyard, you are sure to find the right seat in the house. Reservations highly recommended. Due to increased no show and last minute cancellation activity, you may be asked to provide a credit card when making your reservation. Charges will only be processed for no shows and last minute cancellations that cannot be re booked.SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(2,434)SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar is the finest restaurant on the Grand Strand, featuring Contemporary American cuisine rooted in classic French cooking technique. We aspire to be among the best restaurants in the country, using locally sourced ingredients and displaying five-star service to all our guests. We are proud of our many awards, #1 Restaurant in the Country in 2014 by OpenTable and Best of Award of Excellence 2012-2024 by Wine Spectator, just to name a few.
As owners, Kenneth Norcutt and Tracy Smith are involved in every aspect of the restaurant. Our travels, extensive background, and passion for food and wine enable us to share our experiences with you in our small community of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are a small family dedicated to an intimate culinary adventure, a playground for lovers of wine and fine cuisine.
We invite you to Drink, Dine & Discover.
Little Italy - Myrtle Beach
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(129)Welcome to Little Italy, one of the best Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach, where a true classic Italian dining experience and southern hospitality meet. We firmly believe that nothing brings people together better than good food. And good food is what we do best.MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.9(263)Welcome to MOA, downtown Columbia's exclusive destination for authentic Korean BBQ dining. Our upscale establishment prides itself on delivering an unforgettable culinary experience, where the vibrant flavors of traditional Korean cuisine meet the highest quality ingredients, including our signature dry-aged beef. Sit back and relax as our dedicated service team expertly handles the grilling for your table, ensuring every bite is perfection. Join us for a memorable dining adventure at the only Korean BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia, where every moment is filled with warmth, flavor, and genuine hospitality.
The Studio, An Artistic Dining Experience
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,737)
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 Seating
Private Dining Room Available for up to 35 People
Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceCQ's
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(3,375)Nestled amidst the ancient, moss draped oaks in Harbour Town, CQ's combines great fun, fine dining and a touch of Hilton Head Island history. CQ's has the feeling of an old, cozy, and comfortable inn. Heart-of-pine floors, wooden mantle pieces, stained glass, and the photographs and memorabilia of the Lowcountry culture all contribute to the charm that has made CQ's the place to dine since 1973. Inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game available. Our chef creates dishes that are best described as contemporary American with classic influences. Recognized for having the most extensive wine list on Hilton Head Island, CQ's offers more than 400 wine selections with over 70 poured by the glass.
Frank's Outback - Outside Dining
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,335)Frank’s Outback has 45 seats inside the building and interestingly, the patrons get to walk through the open kitchen to enter the dining room. Once inside, you sense a warm welcoming atmosphere. The walls are painted in a cool blue with original artwork on the walls. White tablecloths, candle light, hand polished silverware and glassware grace the tables. There are also 100 seats outside, set in a garden setting under a canopy of trees. The outdoor seats are covered and not affected by weather. In the Fall and Winter guests are warmed by infrared heaters and the large outdoor fireplace.River House - Montage Palmetto Bluff
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.9(461)River House does have a dressy casual dress code consisting of no shorts, flip flops, baseball hats or tank tops in the dining room for the gentlemen. Comparable attire for the ladies. Children under 16 are exempt. We do offer complimentary pants to guests that may need them.
River House corkage policy is a maximum of 3 bottles per reservation without management consent at $35 per bottle.
River House has a 24-hour cancellation and No-Show Policy consisting of $25 per person plus a 18% SVC Charge.
In the South, there’s an intimate connection between the table and the land. Our fertile soil feeds corn and cattle. The palmettos provide cover for quail and game. And the ocean provides its bounty with the incoming tide. The River House is a culinary celebration of this relationship and our professed love for the land and waters of the Lowcountry.
Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Mediterranean•4.9(421)
It was Chef Munjid and his wife Tammy’s dream to one day be able to open their own Mediterranean restaurant and share his cuisine with the world. That dream is now a reality with Olive and Fig Mediterranean Kitchen. Together they take great pride in making each plate transport you to the Greek Isles or the banks of the Mediterranean Sea where some of the finest cuisine is served. We are excited to bring you some flavors from the Mediterranean and we hope you enjoy!
As we are in our peak season we are requesting that you have patience as our cuisine is made to order. You will find no precooked items and we do not use microwaves or steam tables to heat or store food. In addition, no frozen items except those that should be such as French fries or ice cream desserts.
We take pride in our quality and request if have any concerns or not satisfied please ask to speak with Tammy the owner.
Thank you for choosing us as part of your dining experience. We look forward to serving you!Roadhouse Ribs
Price: Moderate•Barbecue•4.5(655)Located in Port Royal, The Roadhouse is a purveyor of classic American barbecue from the southeastern region of the USA.
See what locals rave about in Charleston
- RRobinSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe hostess was amazing. Food was wonderful and my server was attentiveMore infoRuth's Chris Steak House - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Columbia•4.3
- JJohnVIPRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •100 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoPer our previous first visit and review, we'd be back. Here we are! This is our follow-up visit and subsequent review. This "train station stop" is so beautiful and well done. The food, staff and service are tops. I've traveled much in my day for both pleasure and work, and this establishment earns high marks. I also managed a restaurant back in the 80's (for successful finicky owners) and have an eye for detail and California Dreaming runs a tight ship. They are both clean and organized. My wife and I plan to dine here on future trips south. You folks rock!More infoCalifornia Dreaming - Columbia - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• American• Columbia•4.5
- MMelissaSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoI went for a birthday dinner with friends. This was our first time. We loved it! Great service and great food. I will be back.More infoTupelo Honey - ColumbiaPrice: Moderate• Southern• Columbia•4.7
- EElenaDenver / Colorado •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing experience at MOA. We will definitely return often.More infoMOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• Asian• Columbia•4.9
- 11002travelingfoodiesVIPSouth Carolina •6 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 8, 2025Wonderful food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect spot after a day at the masters-relaxing and cozy.More infoProhibition - ColumbiaPrice: Expensive• American• Columbia•4.4
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