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Welcome to the Hilton Head Island, SC Travelogue - a moderated page where you can get the inside information on the best eateries, places to go, local nightlife, and things to do in and around the Hilton Head Island area. Note: This page is not an advertisement for any particular spot and all opinions contained here are solely those of the individual contributor. E-mail addresses are being removed to encourage the posting of answers  to the Travelogue and to reduce the growing spam problem.


Category: Restaurants
The Black Marlin Bayside Grill sits in a little clump of shops and restaurants on Helmsman Way right next to Palmetto Marina. There is outside seating, inside seating and lounge/pub-like seating. On Saturday and Sunday they offer Brunch and also the lunch menu. The view is of Palmetto Bay Bridge, the waters and shore. I had the Bayside Benedict for $8.79 which is classic eggs benedict (my favorite) accompanied by white cheddar hash browns and fresh fruit. My companion had Ceasar Salad for $7.99 which he said was very good. Service was slow but I suppose on a very hot Sunday afternoon everyone is moving slowly. The have a large wine list also. The Black Marlin Bayside Grill is open daily with lunch beginning at 11:30, dinner at 5:00, early bird 5 to 5:45, Happy Hour Daily at 4-7 pm at the bar and brunch Sat and Sunday 10:00 to 3:00.
-- Karen Patterson - Friday, August 15th, 2008 at 11:07:00
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Category: Fishing Tips & Info
I am coming to Hilton Head July 14 and staying for a week. I am looking for possibly a shared fishing charter or if there are any small parties which could use an extra person to help with costs. Please let me know if there is anyone interested.
-- John Cantwell - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 21:46:08
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Category: Places to eat
Longhorn Steakhouse has evolved over the years. It was a pleasant surprise when we took my husband's parents out to eat there. The inside has been remodeled and is very inviting. More seating was added also. The menu was expanded and my old question from 1992, "Why no Hamburgers at night on the menu" changed to great they added burgers on the night menu. The prices are much more affordable than other steakhouses I have been to and the food and service was excellent. On your next visit to Hilton Head this is a great steakhouse to try.
-- Karen Patterson - Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 11:07:00
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Category: Restaurants
I travel to HHI annually. During each trip I enjoy a couple of Monkey Nuts at Harbor Town. Does anyone have this recipe? I am trying to make it at home - without much success.
-- Bill White - Friday, July 4, 2008 at 17:45:07
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Category: Places to eat
Hidden well near Palmetto Dunes is a wonderful Tex-Mex restaurant called Santa Fe Cafe. The food is excellent. You must have the corn red pepper soup. It is a piece of artwork. They have a wonderful wine list and menu selections. The Ceviche is excellent. They even have tables on the roof. This is a must do in Hilton Head.
-- Karen Patterson - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:32:00
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Category: Places to eat
Pallmetto Bay Sun Rise Cafe at 86 Helsman Way is great for breakfast or lunch. The menu is very inviting and it is hard to make a decision. The service is efficient and pleasant. Most of the Cafe is an outdoor deck so plan for a nice day. I had a veggie Benedict with avocado, tomato, grilled red onion over Canadian ham and English muffin. My husband had a huge American breakfast. Everything is very reasonably priced and was excellent. Make it a stop for breakfast and lunch.
-- Karen Patterson - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:30:00
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Category: Places to eat
We ate at Carrabba's Italian Grill on Folly Field Road. It is a busy and loud and has an open kitchen with added commotion there. The food was moderately priced. We ordered lasagna and pizza. The lasagna was all cheese and needed to be sent back which they were very gracious about and the pizza was good. The menu is extensive from soup, salad, paninis, pasta, etc. Good place for a family.
-- Karen Patterson - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:28:00
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Category: Things to do
Spending an evening on the Quarterdeck deck and watching the sunset over the sound is a spectacular way to spend an evening. They have a deck overlooking Harbortown and offer lunch and dinner. Some nights they also have entertainment.
-- Karen Patterson - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:25:00
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Category: Things to do
The Shoreline Ballroom at 40 Folly Field Rd just opened for shows in April 2008. It is a large concert hall which holds approx. 1600 people. We went to see Dickey Bettes there Thursday June 14, 2008. There is a large stage, a large dance floor, stairs that go up to the bar and a few tables. Outside there is a great deck also with a bar called the King's Wharf. You can go back and forth between the deck and ballroom freely. It was a great night. Check out who's playing on there website.
-- Karen Patterson - Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:20:00
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Category: General Area
Dog Kennel. If you know of an excellent dog kennel on Hilton Head Island please email me at salwolfe@juno.com. We will be visiting in June and want a climate-controlled kennel, that has room in individual spaces for a dog to move around well, have access to outside and inside, where we would be allowed to visit and take the dog out for fun time during the day, and where the staff is real nice to the pets. Thank you for your help.
Steve

-- Steve Wolfe - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 19:58:17
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Category: General Area
Can you tell me the name of the candy store that is located in Coligny Plaza. We were there years ago and bought the greatest sea shell candies. Do they have a website?
-- LORI SAXTON (lsaxton@frontiernet.net) - Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 20:09:57
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Category: Restaurants
I am looking for a moderately priced restaurant or facility in or near Hilton Head to have a rehearsal dinner in May, 2008. There will be about 100 people and some type of outdoor space for cocktails would be great. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-- Susan Barkoff (jbarkoff@aol.com) - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 13:43:30
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Category: General Area
We visited Hilton Head last week with our 2 year old daughter and our 5
year old son. While there, we wanted to have a romantic dinner out, so we
looked into getting a sitter for a few hours. We ended up getting one
through Hilton Head Nannies (hiltonheadnannies.com). We loved her (Olivia).
She was great with the kids... they took to her instantly. I was a little
nervous leaving the children... but when she got there and I saw how they
responded to her I felt better. I called partway through dinner, and they
were watching a movie. When we got back to the condo, the children were
sleeping peacefully. The sitter said our daughter got a little whiny at
bedtime, but that she had eventually settled down.

It was great to be able to have a night out with my husband. We went to eat
at Truffles in Sea Pines. Everything was great, but you should definitely
get dessert (which is big enough for two).
-- Janet Lockaby - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 22:05:07
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Category: Things to Do
A great way to get around the island is bikes. We rented our bikes from All American Bikes for the week. They drop them off and pick them up for you. The beach in Hilton Head is very hard packed sand where the water was at high tide. It is great fun to ride up and down the beach. There are bike paths all over the island so it is an easy way to get around and experience the beauty of the island close up. I was not a very good rider so it limited our exploration but I have done it many times before particularly when we lived there. They also offer tandems, which we should have gotten. Definitely a great way to get around!
-- Karen Patterson - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:10:09
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Category: Restaurants
After a walk on the beach or shopping at Coligny Plaza a great fun spot to refresh yourself is the Big Bamboo. Located upstairs on the ocean side of Coligny plaza the Big Bamboo is very interesting and friendly, The wonderful smell of fresh popcorn hits you right away. We had the two for one margaritas and lots of popcorn. It was a nice break after a very busy day. Try it--you'll like it!
-- Karen Patterson - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:04:41
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Category: Restaurants
When we are in Hilton Head with our son we must make a trip to Wild Wings Cafe near Coligny Circle. On this visit we had another family coming to spend the weekend in the condo with us. They had small children and would arrive around seven/seven-thirty which is peak restaurant time. Therefore, since Wild Wings was an easy walk from our Condo we ordered two wing sampler platters with 16 flavors. Each platter comes with eight choices. It is our favorite thing to order as a family. Wild Wings is a fun comfortable restaurant. Try it on your next visit.
-- Karen Patterson - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 13:58:54
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Category: Restaurants
My peer here at work just got back from Hilton Head and was telling me about some Key Lime hard candy that he had eaten. I am trying to find where I can get a bag or 2 for him of the candy as a surprise gift. He talks about that candy ALL the time!

Thank you so much.
-- Diana Conigliaro - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 18:09:18
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Editors Note: If we knew where he bought it, it would help. The following
page has various Key Lime Hard Candies and a search on Google brings up a
whole lot more. http://www.keylimeshop.com/html/cookies___candies.html
Good Luck

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Category: General Area
We are celebrating a 60th birthday in September 2007, on Hilton Head Island. We would like to rent a chef for dinner. Is there a culinary school to provide this service? Or can anyone help with this question? When you email, please make sure subject line says Hilton Head Island Chef
-Thanks
-- Suzzanne Miller (smiller1999@aol.com) - Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 16:21:12
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Category: General Area
Hi. I plan on making my first trip to Hilton Head around the last week of
June & have no idea of what to do nor good locations to stay.

Please give me some ideas to make this a special and enjoyable trip. Thanks.

Catherine
-- Catherine Coleman  - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 02:30:31
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Category: Things to Do
I'm not into a lot of shopping or hanging out on the beach. I love nature
and wildlife. What activites are there for me?
-- sherry wilder  - Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 11:24:07
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Publishers Note:
There is a lot you can do on Hilton Head that involves wildlife. Just biking along the beach or following the bike trails you will see all kinds
of nature--alligators, egrets, heron, etc. Go to Shelter Cove marina to see pelicans and other wildlife. Take a boat, kayak or zodiac trip through the sound and marshes to see dolphin, fishes, birds etc. Take a horseback ride on the beach. Go to a Loggerhead turtle guided walk. (Depends on time of year) Check in with the Coastal Carolina Nature Museum and see what activities they offer. Pickney Island is a wildlife refuge. Of course activities are seasonal so check the pamplets when you arrive and I'm sure you will find plenty of wonderful wildlife and nature activities. Have a wonderful trip.


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