Restaurants open Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Hilton Head, Beaufort and more
Looking for a place to eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day — or hoping to pick up a holiday feast without turning on the oven?
Restaurants across Beaufort County are rolling out special hours and menus to help make the season a little easier.
Most locations are recommending or requiring reservations to guarantee a table, and many are offering pre-order deadlines for holiday meal packages. Below is a running list of restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, along with take-out options throughout the area.
This guide will be updated as more establishments announce holiday plans. If we missed a spot, please email amiller@islandpacket.com.
Christmas Eve & take-out dining options
Hilton Head
Crazy Crab Harbour Town & Jarvis Creek - 149 Lighthouse Road; 104 William Hilton Parkway
- Both locations open at 11 a.m.
Fishcamp on Broad Creek - 11 Simmons Road
- Open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Old Oyster Factory - 101 Marshland Road
- Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Poseidon - 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 121
- Opens at 11 a.m.
Skull Creek Dockside - 2 Hudson Road
- Opens at 11 a.m.
WiseGuys - 1513 Main Street
- Open 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- WiseGuys is also offering a holiday to-go meal packages with prime rib, ham and turkey options. Meals also include sides and desserts. The order deadline Friday, Dec. 19.
CQ’s in Harbour Town - 140-A Lighthouse Road
- Opens at 5 p.m.
Skillets Café & Grill - 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Unit J
- Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
HH Prime - 23 Ocean Lane
- Located in the Omni Hotel, HH Prime opens at 6 p.m.
ELA’S On the Water - 1 Shelter Cove Lane
- Open 5 to 8 p.m.
Celeste Coastal Cuisine - 20 Hatton Place, Unit 300
- Open 5 to 9 p.m.
Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse - 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite B6
- Opens at 2 p.m.; final seating at 8 p.m.
Nakama Sushi Bar & Grill at Crave Station - 85 Pope Avenue
- Opens at 11 a.m.
Gr8 Bites - 435 William Hilton Parkway, Suite G
- Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Taste of Europe - 435 William Hilton Parkway, Suite O
- Open 4 to 8 p.m.
Brother Shucker’s Bar & Grill - 7D Greenwood Drive, Suite 3
- Open 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.; happy hour from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bluffton
Nectar - 207 Bluffton Road, Bluffton & Hilton Head
- Both location open at 4 p.m.
One Hot Mama’s - Bluffton & Hilton Head
- One Hot Mama’s is offering its holiday family-style to-go meals at both locations, featuring smoked turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, pies, and more. Pre-orders are open through Dec. 21, with pickup on Dec. 24.
Frankie Bones Restaurant and Lounge - Bluffton & Hilton Head
- Both locations open at 11 a.m.
- Folks can also place an order to pick up Christmas entrees at Frankie Bones locations. These meals include your choice of turkey, prime rib or ham and include sides like potatoes, green beans and casseroles, along with a soup or salad option and dessert. Orders must be placed by December 20 and picked up on December 24 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Choo Choo BBQ - 129 Burnt Church Road
- Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Pearl Kitchen & Bar - 55 Calhoun Street
- Open 5 to 9 p.m.
Calhoun Street Tavern - 9 Promenade Street, Suite 1201
- Opens at 11 a.m.
Ezra’s - 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F
- Open 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 5 to 10 p.m.
Beaufort, Port Royal & St. Helena
Red Rooster Café – 2045 Boundary Street, Beaufort
- Open until 3 p.m.
Bricks on Boundary - 1422 Boundary Street, Beaufort
- Opens at 11 a.m.
Fishcamp on 11th Street - 1699 11th Street, Port Royal
- Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Beedos - 1634 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena
- Christmas pre-orders for Beedos house-cured and smoked holiday hams, along with sides like broccoli rice, sweet potato soufflé, and Mel’s rolls are now open. Order through Dec. 20. Pickup is scheduled for Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Morgran River Grill - 100 Marina Drive, St. Helena
- Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Restaurants open Christmas Day
Links at Harbour Town Clubhouse - 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head
- Links is serving a three-course prix-fixe dinner. The holiday meal is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; reservations are required.
CQ’s in Harbour Town - 140-A Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head
- Open 2 to 7 p.m.
OKKO Hilton Head - 95 Matthews Drive, Hilton Head
- Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Gr8 Bites - 435 William Hilton Parkway, Suite G, Hilton Head
- Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Taste of Europe - 435 William Hilton Parkway, Suite O, Hilton Head
- Open 4 to 8 p.m.
Brother Shucker’s Bar & Grill - 7D Greenwood Drive, Suite 3, Hilton Head
- Open 1 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Buffalo’s in Palmetto Bluff - 11 Village Park Square, Bluffton
- Opens at 11 a.m.
This guide will be updated as more establishments announce holiday plans. If we missed a spot, please email amiller@islandpacket.com.
This story was originally published December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
