Hilton Head SC American Restaurants

American Cuisine American cuisine is the combination of many ethnic recipes from the indigenous Native American menus, then largely additions brought to America through immigration ranging through Colonial times to the present, each era and new peoples lending their own bit of flavor to the mix. Those recipes and imported ingredients have been changed over time through experimentation and personal preference to create a whole new flavor only remotely resembling the original. Do you really think you'll find a chicken finger on a menu in China? Is the Philadelphia cheese fry or the Cajun curly fry what the French had in mind? No, they have been created here in America and are a new take on an imported idea. Have you ever had a New York slice? It bears little in common with the Chicago slice and then again, in comparison to slices from various regions in Italy, though each claims right to the title "best pizza" it really is a matter of taste.

So, though it was originally Italian fare, pizza can also be defined as American cuisine, based on regional differences. Regional food is also American cuisine. In the case of Hilton Head, Lowcountry southern recipes rule the area with temptations from the Atlantic as well as the fresh waterways. Ever had gator or freshwater clams? Other homegrown dishes such as locally grown rice or shrimp and grits, with collards or mustard greens are considered American cuisine though the recipes have often been taken from elsewhere and refined. So aside from the variations on the old standby, meat and potatoes more commonly known as a burger and fries, there is much to be enjoyed in the eclectic American beyond the more common but oh so delectable steak and seafood.

Alfred's 807 William Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island (843) 341-3117 Long-time Island Chef Alfred Kettering brings his formidable culinary talents to his new Alfred's Restaurant (6/08). Europe-trained Certified Executive Chef Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine.

Aqua Grille & Lounge 10 North Forest Beach Drive Hilton Head Island (843) 341-3331 Aqua is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, an extensive wine cellar and personal, attentive service. Our menu is predominately seafood, with a large variety of non-seafood dishes to satisfy our steak, poultry, and pasta lovers.

Beach Break Grill 24 Palmetto Bay Rd # F Hilton Head Island (843) 785-2466 Local and healthy food.

Big Bamboo Cafe, Inc. Coligny Plaza Hilton Head Island (843) 686-3443 Live music every night at this 1940s themed restaurant and bar.

British Open pub Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island (843) 686-6736 Two dining rooms featuring spacious oversized booths and wide screen plasma screens in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere surrounded by authentic sports memoralbilia.

CQ's Restaurant 140 Lighthouse Rd # A Hilton Head Island (843) 671-2779 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.

Claude & Uli's Bistro 1533 Fording Island Rd # 302 Hilton Head Island (843) 837-3336 Signature bistro serving affordably priced American and Continental cuisine.

Conroy's 1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island (843) 686-8499 Fabulous food with a great oven view at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa at Palmetto Dunes.

Deli By the Beach 1000 William Hilton Pkwy # B1 Hilton Head Island (843) 785-7860 Deli By The Beach's menu items are freshly prepared daily using only the finest ingredients like Boars Head meats and cheeses.

Eat! The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite B6 Hilton Head Island (843) 785-4850 At Robert Irvine's eat!, we specialize in great American dishes... with a twist!

Flavors of Hilton Head 81 Pope Ave # 12A Hilton Head Island (843) 785-3115 Flavors, which is the perfect name for a restaurant offering an eclectic dining experience using recipes from around the world.

Frosty Frog Cafe 1 N Forest Beach Dr # I8 Hilton Head Island (843) 686-3764 Besides making great daiquiris, Frosty also knows a thing or two about making webbed foot-licking... or rather...fingerlicking good food.

Fuddruckers Hilton Head 32 Shelter Cove Ln # A Hilton Head Island (843) 686-5161 Fuddruckers is home of the world's greatest hamburgers, made with real american beef. Milkshakes and cookies and more. Introducing the New Fudds Prime.

Gruby's New York Deli 890 William Hilton Pkwy # 85 Hilton Head Island (843) 842-9111 Since the mid-1980s, brothers Barry and Steven Gruber have founded, owned, and operated Gruby’s New York Deli.

Grumpy Grouper Grille 71 Pope Ave # E Hilton Head Island (843) 842-2455 Serving lunch and dinner. Specialty Sandwiches, Homemade Soups, Italian Entrees, and Seafood.

Harbourside Cafe Harbour Town Yacht Basin Hilton Head Island (843) 842-1444 Family-Friendly Dining At Our Hilton Head Island Café Take in the scenery. Relax and unwind. There is no dress code. There is no hurry.

Harold's Diner 641 Wm. Hilton Pkwy Hilton Head Island (843) 842-9292 On Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, tucked away along a strip of golf resorts, hotels, and overpriced seafood restaurants is Harold's, an old-school diner car that serves up a big, mean burger to locals and in-the-know tourists.

Hilton Head Diner 6 Marina Side Dr Hilton Head Island (843) 686-2400

Hinchey's Chicago Bar & Grille 2 North Forest Beach on Coligny Circle Hilton Head Island (843) 686-5959 We invite you to join us for family dining at its best with our all American menu, comfortable atmosphere and great location. The garden deck is a great place to enjoy a terrific meal, or explore our memorabilia collection in our Chicago Themed dining room.

Island Bistro 81 Pope Ave # 10 Hilton Head Island (843) 785-4777 Chef Eric Roberts opened what he refers to as his "unique little restaurant called Island Bistro". It is in Heritage Plaza (Pope Ave.), behind New York City Pizza, near Sage Room and Flavors. The atmosphere is intimate, laid back, casual, and very pleasant!

Main Street Cafe & Pub 1411 Main Street Hilton Head Island (843) 689-3999 When your appetite calls for real food, creatively prepared and fairly priced in an unpretentious atmosphere, make a beeline to Main Street Cafe & Pub and prepare to be Delighted!

Market Street Cafe 1 N Forest Beach Dr # 12 Hilton Head Island (843) 686-4976 A great place for lunch or dinner!

One Hot Mama's American Grille 7 Greenwood Drive Hilton Head Island (843) 682-6262 One Hot Mamas is One Cool Place! This family-friendly restaurant offers delicious baby-back ribs, authentic pit-to-plate BBQ, hand-cut steaks, char-grilled chicken, the world’s best wings, salads and more.

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe 86 Helmsman Way # 302 Hilton Head Island (843) 686-3232 The best place for breakfast on Hilton Head Island; and serving lunch too.

Salty Dog Cafe Palmetto Bay Marina Hilton Head Island (843) 785-2400 Enjoy waterfront dining inside at Captain John's Galley where you can order from a full menu of seafood, salads and sandwiches, or enjoy a drink and lighter fare outside on the deck or at the outdoor bar.

Truffles Cafe Sea Pines Center Hilton Head Island (843) 671-6136 Incredible soups, salads and sandwiches.

Wise Guys 1513 Main Street Hilton Head Island (843) 842-8866 Unique to the island for it's casual yet sophisticated urban feel, WiseGuys has fast become a local see-and-be-seen hot spot! Featuring an award winning Big Wines list of over 150bottles, with over 50 by the glass, and18 in the Island's first Wine Keeper System yielding the perfect glass of wine! The Small Plates menu at WiseGuys takes cocktail party dining to a new level with fresh local farm to table ingredients as well as incredible international flavors, globally inspired cuisine, and fun and exciting presentations that will exceed your every expectation.

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