Jonathan & Patricia’s guidebook
Southern Comfort Food
These are our absolute favorite southern cooking spots! We typically like going here for Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch!
This is a good ole comfort southern cooking farm to table restaurant about a mile from our house. By farm to table we mean the farm is right behind the restaurant! This is the perfect place to eat sooner rather than later because they also have a little store attached to the restaurant where you can buy fresh fruits/vegetables, eggs, grits, spices, etc. We recommend calling in advance to check the wait times. They also serve lunch which is also really good. You can’t go wrong with fried chicken!
https://cahillsmarket.com/ (drive - just a mile away/just a few short minutes!)
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Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River RdThis is a good ole comfort southern cooking farm to table restaurant about a mile from our house. By farm to table we mean the farm is right behind the restaurant! This is the perfect place to eat sooner rather than later because they also have a little store attached to the restaurant where you can buy fresh fruits/vegetables, eggs, grits, spices, etc. We recommend calling in advance to check the wait times. They also serve lunch which is also really good. You can’t go wrong with fried chicken!
https://cahillsmarket.com/ (drive - just a mile away/just a few short minutes!)
Cute and quaint little gem in the heart of Bluffton. They are known for their Shrimp and Grits and have won multiple awards in South Carolina! We would also call in advance to see availability as it is a smaller restaurant.
http://thecottagebluffton.com/ (walking distance - half a mile away/approximate 10 min walk)
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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
38 Calhoun StCute and quaint little gem in the heart of Bluffton. They are known for their Shrimp and Grits and have won multiple awards in South Carolina! We would also call in advance to see availability as it is a smaller restaurant.
http://thecottagebluffton.com/ (walking distance - half a mile away/approximate 10 min walk)
Food scene
FARM is a restaurant located in the Promenade which is walking distance from the house. They are farm to table restaurant and their menu changes based on local fresh ingredients. They are very creative with their dishes. They also serve the most delicious bacon! They serve Lunch and Dinner on weekdays (closed on Mondays) and Brunch on Sundays.
http://www.farmbluffton.com/ (walking distance - .3 miles away/approximate 8 min walk)
1301 May River Rd
1301 May River RoadFARM is a restaurant located in the Promenade which is walking distance from the house. They are farm to table restaurant and their menu changes based on local fresh ingredients. They are very creative with their dishes. They also serve the most delicious bacon! They serve Lunch and Dinner on weekdays (closed on Mondays) and Brunch on Sundays.
http://www.farmbluffton.com/ (walking distance - .3 miles away/approximate 8 min walk)
If you are in the mood for more of an upscale coastal cuisine we recommend the Pearl. They offer beautifully, creative, and well seasoned thought out plates for a classy experience.
http://www.thepearlbluffton.com/#inspired-coastal-cuisine (walking distance - half a mile/approximate 10 min walk)
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The Pearl Kitchen & Bar
55 Calhoun StIf you are in the mood for more of an upscale coastal cuisine we recommend the Pearl. They offer beautifully, creative, and well seasoned thought out plates for a classy experience.
http://www.thepearlbluffton.com/#inspired-coastal-cuisine (walking distance - half a mile/approximate 10 min walk)
Fresh Seafood
This is our favorite spot for a sunset dinner! It’s a slew of 3 restaurants on the water in Hilton Head with outdoor patio seating and a gorgeous view. We personally come here for a nice casual date night as the views are quite lovely. You are also able to bring your family as there is a small play area for kids!
https://www.skullcreekboathouse.com/ (drive to Hilton Head - 9.4 miles away/15-20 minutes)
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Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope RdThis is our favorite spot for a sunset dinner! It’s a slew of 3 restaurants on the water in Hilton Head with outdoor patio seating and a gorgeous view. We personally come here for a nice casual date night as the views are quite lovely. You are also able to bring your family as there is a small play area for kids!
https://www.skullcreekboathouse.com/ (drive to Hilton Head - 9.4 miles away/15-20 minutes)
If you are in the mood for some fresh seafood and live music this is the perfect spot! It’s family friendly and they have a great selection of seafood offerings from oysters, crab, shrimp, fish, etc. This is owned by the same family who owns Bluffton Oyster Company right down the street from us selling fresh seafood and other local finds.
http://blufftonoyster.com/our-restaurant/ (walking distance - past the Promenade/ about a 12 minute walk)
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Bluffton Seafood House
27 Dr Mellichamp DrIf you are in the mood for some fresh seafood and live music this is the perfect spot! It’s family friendly and they have a great selection of seafood offerings from oysters, crab, shrimp, fish, etc. This is owned by the same family who owns Bluffton Oyster Company right down the street from us selling fresh seafood and other local finds.
http://blufftonoyster.com/our-restaurant/ (walking distance - past the Promenade/ about a 12 minute walk)
This is perfect for families and right down the street located in the Promenade! Great seafood, nice atmosphere, and delicious! This place tends to stay packed.
https://www.captainwoodys.com/ (walking distance - half a mile/approximate 10 minute walk)
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Captain Woody's Seafood Bar
17 State Of Mind StThis is perfect for families and right down the street located in the Promenade! Great seafood, nice atmosphere, and delicious! This place tends to stay packed.
https://www.captainwoodys.com/ (walking distance - half a mile/approximate 10 minute walk)
Coffee/Pastries
This is a local coffee shop located in Promenade. They have a variety of nice coffee and some tasty treats. They also serve brunch 7 days a week if you are looking for something quick but relaxing with their outdoor seating.
http://cornerperk.com/ (walking distance - .3 miles away/approximate 8 minute walk)
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Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
1297 May River RdThis is a local coffee shop located in Promenade. They have a variety of nice coffee and some tasty treats. They also serve brunch 7 days a week if you are looking for something quick but relaxing with their outdoor seating.
http://cornerperk.com/ (walking distance - .3 miles away/approximate 8 minute walk)
This is so close to our house! Right across the main road from our street - you can see it when you are standing on our front porch. For some nice quick pastries and freshly brewed coffee you can’t go wrong here. They serve freshly made bread daily. We had guests from Europe who loved this place!
https://www.twistedeuropeanbakery.com/ (walking distance - 250 feet away/approximate 2 min walk)
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Twisted European Bakery
1253 May River RdThis is so close to our house! Right across the main road from our street - you can see it when you are standing on our front porch. For some nice quick pastries and freshly brewed coffee you can’t go wrong here. They serve freshly made bread daily. We had guests from Europe who loved this place!
https://www.twistedeuropeanbakery.com/ (walking distance - 250 feet away/approximate 2 min walk)
Shop here if you want to cook/grill at the house
We wanted to add where we like to shop when we cook and grill at home! We get the freshest seafood from Bluffton Oyster Co and fresh produce and eggs from Cahill's Market. Of course you still have stores nearby like Food Lion, Target, Kroger, and Publix. Please feel free to use our spices and oil. We are happy to share with you!
Bluffton Oyster Company sell the most delicious and fresh seafood for you to take home and cook! Our personal favorites include the freshly caught, steamed, and de-shelled crab as well as the shrimp. They also have a variety of fish and of course oysters! They are walking distance with a gorgeous view right next to a dock. Often times they restock on oyster decor which we have in our house including the oyster wreath above the king bed, oyster picture frames in all bedrooms, and tissue holder to name a few. You can also ask to have any items made special order.
http://blufftonoyster.com/fresh-catch/ (walking distance .4 miles /about an 8 min walk but we recommend driving if you plan on purchasing food)
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Bluffton Oyster Co
63 Wharf StBluffton Oyster Company sell the most delicious and fresh seafood for you to take home and cook! Our personal favorites include the freshly caught, steamed, and de-shelled crab as well as the shrimp. They also have a variety of fish and of course oysters! They are walking distance with a gorgeous view right next to a dock. Often times they restock on oyster decor which we have in our house including the oyster wreath above the king bed, oyster picture frames in all bedrooms, and tissue holder to name a few. You can also ask to have any items made special order.
http://blufftonoyster.com/fresh-catch/ (walking distance .4 miles /about an 8 min walk but we recommend driving if you plan on purchasing food)
If you are wanting to cook with some fresh veggies, eggs, and eat fresh fruit, this is the perfect place! We recommend Cahills as one of the first restaurants to eat at so you can also shop for produce after you enjoy some good ole southern comfort food!
https://cahillsmarket.com/ (drive - just a mile away/just a few short minutes!)
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Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River Rd If you are wanting to cook with some fresh veggies, eggs, and eat fresh fruit, this is the perfect place! We recommend Cahills as one of the first restaurants to eat at so you can also shop for produce after you enjoy some good ole southern comfort food!
https://cahillsmarket.com/ (drive - just a mile away/just a few short minutes!)
Activities
This is a perfect place to go to plan for an excursion whether it be a fishing excursion or river excursion including dolphin, historic river, may river ecology and sunset excursion. Our kids personally loved the dolphin excursion! They also offer water taxi rides to Daufuski Island and Palmetto Bluff. Visit them online or in person (walking distance from our house).
https://mayriverexcursions.com/ (walking distance - .5 miles/approximate 12 min walk)
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May River Excursions
81 Calhoun StThis is a perfect place to go to plan for an excursion whether it be a fishing excursion or river excursion including dolphin, historic river, may river ecology and sunset excursion. Our kids personally loved the dolphin excursion! They also offer water taxi rides to Daufuski Island and Palmetto Bluff. Visit them online or in person (walking distance from our house).
https://mayriverexcursions.com/ (walking distance - .5 miles/approximate 12 min walk)
Not only is it happy hour but they serve delicious food! We personally enjoyed their crab cakes and pimento cheese dip. They also have great live music. They depart from Salty Dog Cafe in Hilton Head. Views are amazing (we opt to go on the top portion of the boat for optimal views of the sunset.
https://cruise.saltydog.com/ (drive - 20 miles to Salty Dog Cafe where their boat departs)
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Salty Dog Happy Hour Cruise
232 S Sea Pines DrNot only is it happy hour but they serve delicious food! We personally enjoyed their crab cakes and pimento cheese dip. They also have great live music. They depart from Salty Dog Cafe in Hilton Head. Views are amazing (we opt to go on the top portion of the boat for optimal views of the sunset.
https://cruise.saltydog.com/ (drive - 20 miles to Salty Dog Cafe where their boat departs)
Beach
This is a very nice public beach in Hilton Head. This is where we take our kids when we want a beach fix! There’s public parking along the street although minimal so we tend to leave the house in the morning. We Park on the street in front of Coligny Plaza.
https://www.hiltonhead.com/coligny-beach-park/ (drive - 16 miles)
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Coligny Beach Park
1 Coligny CircleThis is a very nice public beach in Hilton Head. This is where we take our kids when we want a beach fix! There’s public parking along the street although minimal so we tend to leave the house in the morning. We Park on the street in front of Coligny Plaza.
https://www.hiltonhead.com/coligny-beach-park/ (drive - 16 miles)