Marty's HHI Restaurant Thread [Ongoing - Post #896 Update]

[Big Matt]

FYI, Relish has awesome Ramen.

 

[JIMinNC]

New dining option on HHI, in the former location of Gusto on 278. Just saw an article on the Island Packet, but it is probably behind their paywall, so I've included links to the article and the restaurant web site.

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article250141099.html?ac_cid=DM412319&ac_bid=-161945281

https://www.lulukitchenhhi.com

 

[jme]

GREAT addition Jim, many thanks.....we'll be there at HH in early April, so we'll see if it has opened yet.
I'm still mourning the loss of Gusto, but this one sounds like it should please a lot of folks,
the newest trendy spot I'll say....hope it does well.

 

[jmhpsu93]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Quarterdeck at the Lighthouse in Sea Pines is undergoing a major renovation. Last open date was February 13th.

 

[KProuty]

@jme I just want to thank you for this list! We love going to offbeat places, and so far this week we have dined at

• Skull Creek Boathouse (takeout) (family style sushi bowl takeout) Yum, yum, (mom had crab soup that we got and put in our cooler on our way down through Ocean City. She doesn't like sushi.)
• Skull Creek Dockside (eat outside, we had the best table in the place outside, we were able to reserve on Open Table) everything was exceptional and they don't rush you,
• Annie O's (THE CHICKEN HERE IS UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! THE MOST MOIST CHICKEN WE HAVE EVER HAD!),
  • I say tuggers should give Annie O's some love to keep it around. We went there this last Tuesday for lunch and we were just about the only people in the place. My mom, who is 88 said, "are you sure we should eat here?" It was on Marty's list, plus it was backed up by good TripAdvisor reviews. She came out a real fan. Of course, I put a glowing review on TripAdvisor. It is in a strip mall in the back so you have to LOOK for it.
• Nectar Farm Kitchen (Serg group, right night to Marley's Shrimp and Burger, they share the same restroom at Marley's.) Good meal. Servers were exceptional. Drinks fabulous. Mom LOVED the corn bread appetizer with all the fixings. The chocolate cake is to die for. I had the meatloaf (mom tasted it and said it was too spicy). Ham slice on top was a bit salty for my taste but good. Mom loved her short ribs. Hubby had seafood.
• Serg Takeout Kitchen when mom had her leftovers and hubby and I didn't. He had the pizza and a salad, I had the salmon. Pizza was good, but not the best pizza we have eaten. Salmon was good too. It fit with what we were doing.
• Tonight is Santa Fe, Saturday is Ombra. Friday is Savannah. Anyone have any suggestions?
• We also went to the Farmer's Market that happens here on Tuesday mornings right before you get to the Coastal Discovery Museum. There is a German woman there who makes bread. It is FABULOUS! We got a German Army Rye bread because it was one of her last loafs left and we like different. It didn't have the rye seeds in it and wasn't overly rye tasting, but it was great. Have had it for breakfast every day at Barony.

*I know this isn't a restaurant thing, but we booked the graveyard tour that happens on Tuesdays. Review here. I think tuggers would love it! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...oleum-Hilton_Head_South_Carolina.html?m=19905

 

[jme]

@jme I just want to thank you for this list! We love going to offbeat places, and so far this week we have dined at

• Skull Creek Boathouse (takeout) (family style sushi bowl takeout) Yum, yum, (mom had crab soup that we got and put in our cooler on our way down through Ocean City. She doesn't like sushi.)
• Skull Creek Dockside (eat outside, we had the best table in the place outside, we were able to reserve on Open Table) everything was exceptional and they don't rush you,
• Annie O's (THE CHICKEN HERE IS UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! THE MOST MOIST CHICKEN WE HAVE EVER HAD!),
  • I say tuggers should give Annie O's some love to keep it around. We went there this last Tuesday for lunch and we were just about the only people in the place. My mom, who is 88 said, "are you sure we should eat here?" It was on Marty's list, plus it was backed up by good TripAdvisor reviews. She came out a real fan. Of course, I put a glowing review on TripAdvisor. It is in a strip mall in the back so you have to LOOK for it.
• Nectar Farm Kitchen (Serg group, right night to Marley's Shrimp and Burger, they share the same restroom at Marley's.) Good meal. Servers were exceptional. Drinks fabulous. Mom LOVED the corn bread appetizer with all the fixings. The chocolate cake is to die for. I had the meatloaf (mom tasted it and said it was too spicy). Ham slice on top was a bit salty for my taste but good. Mom loved her short ribs. Hubby had seafood.
• Serg Takeout Kitchen when mom had her leftovers and hubby and I didn't. He had the pizza and a salad, I had the salmon. Pizza was good, but not the best pizza we have eaten. Salmon was good too. It fit with what we were doing.
• Tonight is Santa Fe, Saturday is Ombra. Friday is Savannah. Anyone have any suggestions?
• We also went to the Farmer's Market that happens here on Tuesday mornings right before you get to the Coastal Discovery Museum. There is a German woman there who makes bread. It is FABULOUS! We got a German Army Rye bread because it was one of her last loafs left and we like different. It didn't have the rye seeds in it and wasn't overly rye tasting, but it was great. Have had it for breakfast every day at Barony.

*I know this isn't a restaurant thing, but we booked the graveyard tour that happens on Tuesdays. Review here. I think tuggers would love it! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUse...oleum-Hilton_Head_South_Carolina.html?m=19905

THANKS so much. Always glad to hear.
I've been trying to complete my update of HH restaurants but I'm not yet done. Work has gotten in the way, so apologies to those expecting one.
Hope you like Santa Fe---it's our all-time favorite restaurant on the island. The Grouper is one of their signature items and nobody does it like they do, and the Cowboy Cut Ribeye is the best steak on the island. Lately I've been stuck on the Blackened Redfish...wow.
Ombra might be the best restaurant on the island....food and service are superb, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Mostly locals there except for discriminating "visitors" who know about it.
We like Mellow Mushroom for pizza...hard to beat.

Savannah = Olde Pink House...

https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x88fb9e64505b0ac9%3A0xa76c02195651277b!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOJl59g3gfXhoXs4-FJnp0YqrgnG66xiHEliz_I%3Dw426-h320-k-no!5solde%20pink%20house%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipOJl59g3gfXhoXs4-FJnp0YqrgnG66xiHEliz_I&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwirxM-Hu7fwAhUSHc0KHZDNCukQoiowJHoECEMQAw

Enjoy

 

[vail]

Everyone has their own idea's.
Personally I like Nunzio's.
I think that is the best Italian food on the Island.

The new covered deck is a fabulous improvement for those of us that like to dine outdoors.
Ombra's outdoor experience is lacking as you are dining on a sidewalk.
I even like the food better at Nunzio's.

 

[SueDonJ]

New dining option on HHI, in the former location of Gusto on 278. Just saw an article on the Island Packet, but it is probably behind their paywall, so I've included links to the article and the restaurant web site.

https://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article250141099.html?ac_cid=DM412319&ac_bid=-161945281

https://www.lulukitchenhhi.com

I'm hearing from a few neighbors that this new one, Lulu's Kitchen, is very, very good. As of a couple weeks ago they hadn't yet gotten their liquor license extended to Sunday Brunch but it's in the works and should be in place anytime.

Any word yet on what will be going into the Bonefish Grill space in that same Fresh Market plaza?

Our daughter and son-in-law celebrated his birthday at The Sage Room and loved it, although they and the neighbors say that it's weird how it's in the back of a building with very little signage (which is saying something considering HHI has limited signage all over) and the dining room itself is small. But most important, the food is good and they package take-home very well if that's what you're looking for.

 

[jont]

I second Marty's choice of Olde Pink House in Savannah. Its an outstanding restaurant with great ambience.

 

[JIMinNC]

I'm still mourning the loss of Gusto,

Marty, looks like your mourning can stop. Gusto appears to have re-opened in a new location, in Sea Turtle Marketplace on 278.

https://gustohiltonhead.com

 

[aka Julie]

What’s the status of Wiseguys?

 

[Fasttr]

What’s the status of Wiseguys?

Fully operational with indoor and outdoor dining.

 

[jme]

Marty, looks like your mourning can stop. Gusto appears to have re-opened in a new location, in Sea Turtle Marketplace on 278.

https://gustohiltonhead.com

'Scuse my French, but HOT DAMN!

I'm extremely happy about that...matter of fact I'm ecstatic.
We truly enjoyed that place, and you can bet we'll be heading there as soon as we can.
Strangely enough we don't have plans to be back at Hilton Head until the last week of August.
Our daughter just had her second child, a boy this time (and our second grandchild), and since they live about 3 minutes away,
we had cancelled all our summer HH plans in order to help them out...imagine a 2-yo and a newborn----they need help, lol!

JIMinNC, gracious thanks for thinking of me.
You definitely made my day! I'm heading upstairs to tell my wife Mona about it---she'll be equally excited.
Wow, can't believe it.
We adore Santa Fe, and we also adored Gusto.

Say, because of your thoughtfulness, if you can tolerate Italian food, how about you guys joining us for dinner at Gusto
one evening when we're back at HH, naturally my treat. Or anyplace else.

 

[jont]

'Scuse my French, but HOT DAMN!

I'm extremely happy about that...matter of fact I'm ecstatic.
We truly enjoyed that place, and you can bet we'll be heading there as soon as we can.
Strangely enough we don't have plans to be back at Hilton Head until the last week of August.

I don’t believe that for a second! I’m sure Marty is in his car making a beeline to Gusto as I write this

 

[JIMinNC]

Say, because of your thoughtfulness, if you can tolerate Italian food, how about you guys joining us for dinner at Gusto
one evening when we're back at HH, naturally my treat. Or anyplace else.

Marty, we would love to join you for dinner when we both are on the island, and no need to treat. Would love to meet you guys. And Italian food is one of our favorites! We hope to be on the island quite a bit over the next few months. We can go anytime now that we have our condo, so I'm sure we can make it happen.

 

[Luvtoride]

Marty,did you see this article about Pool Bar Jim (I’m sure you have)?

Frozen Assets

ICONIC ‘POOL BAR’ JIM SHOWCASES BUSINESS SAVVY Don’t let Jim “Pool Bar Jim” Lisenby’s laid-back demeanor and permanent smile fool you: behind

hiltonheadmonthly.com

How is he doing there? Sounds like a success as always.
Where is the SeaCrest?

Hope all is well.

Brian


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[jme]

Marty,did you see this article about Pool Bar Jim (I’m sure you have)?

Frozen Assets

ICONIC ‘POOL BAR’ JIM SHOWCASES BUSINESS SAVVY Don’t let Jim “Pool Bar Jim” Lisenby’s laid-back demeanor and permanent smile fool you: behind

hiltonheadmonthly.com

How is he doing there? Sounds like a success as always.
Where is the SeaCrest?

Hope all is well.

Brian


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SeaCrest is adjacent to the Coligny Public Beach Access area, and Pool Bar Jim's is near the oceanfront pool---it's quite nice.

Sea Crest · Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

goo.gl

 

[Big Matt]

If you want to go to PBJ you can just walk up from the beach, but if you drive, he has reserved parking spaces at the Sea Crest. The signage is pretty decent directing you where to go.

 

[jme]

Update coming soon. Gotta work out some kinks.

 

[Fasttr]

Update coming soon. Gotta work out some kinks.

We like kinky.

 

[jont]

I thinks he means “The Kinks”

Save me, save me
Save me from this squeeze
I've got a big fat momma tryin' to break me
And I love to live so pleasantly
Live this life of luxury
Lazing on a sunny afternoon
In the summertime, in the summertime
In the summertime

 

[jme]

I thinks he means “The Kinks”

Save me, save me
Save me from this squeeze
I've got a big fat momma tryin' to break me
And I love to live so pleasantly
Live this life of luxury
Lazing on a sunny afternoon
In the summertime, in the summertime
In the summertime

don't talk about my momma........

 

[jont]

don't talk about my momma........

She didn’t let you grow up to become a cowboy, did she?
Let em become dentists and architects and such.

 

[jme]

She didn’t let you grow up to become a cowboy, did she?
Let em become dentists and architects and such.

Well, sorta.........I'm riding that Marriott bucking bronco, just holding on for dear life.
Lost my hat, lost my mind, but still got my boots and spurs on.................

 

[jont]

Well, sorta.........I'm riding that Marriott bucking bronco, just holding on for dear life.
Lost my hat, lost my mind, but still got my boots and spurs on.................

Hence your love of the Santa Fe Cowboy Cut Ribeye.
giddy up