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5 of the best comfort food restaurants on Hilton Head for the cold winter months, Yelp says

Are you looking for a local island establishment that serves some of the best Southern comfort food in the area?

Luckily, there’s no shortage of “good finds” on Hilton Head Island serving coastal cuisine this winter.

Here are the top five restaurants on Hilton Head serving Southern comfort food this winter.

A Lowcountry Backyard

A Lowcountry Backyard Restaurant delivers a Lowcountry cuisine experience reminiscent of simpler times. This restaurant has been recommended and rated as the eatery with the best Lowcountry shrimp and grits in the Palmetto State and the third best in the world, according to the locale’s menu. A hot spot for local island cuisine, the establishment is located toward the south end of the island at 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Annie O’s Kitchen

Annie O’s Kitchen is a restaurant that crafts clean and delicious fare with sustainable, nutritious ingredients that value Southern traditions and modern techniques. Annie O’s serves contemporary southern dishes rooted in the regional Lowcountry. With fresh fried chicken on the menu as well as a variety of other delectable dishes, this restaurant has options for the whole family. The establishment can be found at 124 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar

Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar is a self-proclaimed American bistro with Southern soul. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves a variety of meals that the family will love. Lucky Rooster’s menu changes seasonally based on ingredients, tides, and the staff’s inspiration. The restaurant can be found at 841 William Hilton Parkway Unit A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Southern Coney and Breakfast

Southern Coney & Breakfast is an American-style cafe and diner on the island that also offers vegan and vegetarian options for their guests in addition to fried chicken and other culinary delights. The eatery is a brunch and lunch establishment that can be found at 70 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe

Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe can be found on the south end of the island across from Coligny Plaza. Kenny B’s channels the New Orleans French Quarter in regard to its decor and serves creole and New Orleans-style cuisine. The pièces de résistance are the restaurant’s beignets. The cafe can be found at 70 Pope Avenue Suite A, Hilton Head SC, 29928.

Sarah Claire McDonald
The Island Packet
Sarah Claire McDonald worked as a Service Journalism Reporter for The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette. She specialized in writing audience-focused, unique, spotlight stories about people, places and occurrences in the Lowcountry. Originally from the Midwest, Sarah Claire studied news media, communications and English at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where she graduated in 2021.
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