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Marty, no apology necessary.
Your dining guide gives you the right to never have to apologize as you do more for tug than almost anyone else.

I did mean the quarterdeck and Harbortown desperately needed an update--maybe I should have used refurbish?
Agree on Europa--loved that restaurant, and it is a great location.
Time for Harbortown to refurbish???
 
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We also love the new Quarterdeck. Great food and service the last time we were there when our son visited this summer from New York City.

I will say, however, that visually it dominates the Harbour Town Lighthouse now to some degree. We noticed that back in April when we were across the way at the RBC Heritage coming off the 18th green into Harbour Town. I love the new facility and restaurant, but it does change the "look".
 
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I think the reason I preferred the old Quarterdeck is because we didn't think of it as a restaurant or a dinner place - we pretty much went there just to sit outside for a few hours and enjoy that spot on the harbor. Indoors, I agree, needed the update, and I'm sure we'll enjoy dinner in the new upstairs dining room when we try it. But we'll still be sad at the outdoor area losing most of its casual feel.
 
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UPDATE 4/18/22 from Marty: Dedicated to all those who own, or are employed by, or have been employed by, the many fine restaurants on Hilton Head Island. You deserve our thanks and our sincere gratitude for all you do, and have done, throughout this most challenging time while enduring the Coronavirus pandemic. We stand with you as we go forward, never knowing what can and will happen. We do also continually acknowledge the enjoyment and enrichment that you bring to our lives. Thank you. May God bless us all.

See the OP's most-recent list in Posts #670 and #671.
Sorry I am sure i missed in several threads, what is the best Sunday breakfast/brunch place you would recommend- one that would take reservations would be preferred.
 

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This dining guide is just another reason, why we liked Hilton Head Island.:thumbup:
 

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Sorry I am sure i missed in several threads, what is the best Sunday breakfast/brunch place you would recommend- one that would take reservations would be preferred.

There are choices........
For the most elegant BRUNCH choices, look up Ela's, Jane Bistro, Sunset Grille, Frankie Bones.
For just a delicious casual breakfast try French Bakery, Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe, Kenny B's.

Can't get any better than those............if taken, get reservations NOW.....the island is very busy.
Enjoy
 
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Heading back to MGO in July for our third trip. Thinking about taking the kids to the Jazz Corner. They will be just about 13 and 17. Son plays the Sax and is a bit into Jazz. Daughter plays the Violin, so I think they would enjoy it quite a bit. I know the recommendation is Jazz Corner is not for kids, but I assume that is based on most kids not being into watching a Jazz set and that kids are allowed?
 

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Have never been to Hilton Head. We are not golfers. Do they have great beaches with warm waters? What else does one do? Interesting historical sights? Thanks.
 

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Have never been to Hilton Head. We are not golfers. Do they have great beaches with warm waters? What else does one do? Interesting historical sights? Thanks.
Great beaches is very subjective. Their beaches are hardpack sand and very wide at low tide with a shallow entry, so it's great for kids. Waves are generally a little less rough than some other vacation places. You can check water temps online, but it's the Atlantic so it's seasonal. Once you get to the summer it's bath water.

HHI is a pretty laid back vibe, so no boardwalks or amusement parks or some of things you'd see in an Ocean City, MD or Myrtle Beach. No high-rises. Plenty of mini-golf and the bike paths are fantastic. There are a bunch of historical sites on the island and nearby communities like Blufton and Beaufort, plus Savannah is only an hour away.

We've just dipped our toes into the water there with about 5-6 visits so far, but it's already in my top MVC destinations.
 

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You won't get the same beautifully colored water in HHI like you would find in the Florida Treasure, Gold or Emerald Coasts. It is just kind of brown/green on HHI. Like most of the island actually...
 

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You won't get the same beautifully colored water in HHI like you would find in the Florida Treasure, Gold or Emerald Coasts. It is just kind of brown/green on HHI. Like most of the island actually...
Are you saying it looks more like the tap water in FL?
 

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Are you saying it looks more like the tap water in FL?
Yeah, kinda like that but it probably tastes better than the tap water here...
 

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You won't get the same beautifully colored water in HHI like you would find in the Florida Treasure, Gold or Emerald Coasts. It is just kind of brown/green on HHI. Like most of the island actually...
Actually the beach water up and down the east coast is the same until you reach mid-Florida and below.
It's not only HHI that has darker water, it's every state from Maine to mid-Florida. HH is just an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
One of the reasons for the color is that the East coast has more rivers and tributaries that empty into it, and over the centuries the collected sediment contributed to that.
The East coast's beach water color is all the same because it's connected, or so I've heard. :ponder:
 
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Restaurant week this year starts 1/28.


Thanks Bill!
Wow, what a coincidence----that first picture that pops up looks just like one of my recent dinner orders........
and hey, EVERY week at HH is "restaurant week" to me.

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P.S.
Two weeks ago my wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary, naturally at Santa Fe.
In honor of that, my buddy Chef Dave gave me a 40 oz Blackened Cowboy Cut Ribeye...........one of my all-time favorite steaks,
and without a doubt the best steak on the island. Thanks, Chef Dave, and see you again next weekend.

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Painted Desert Soup
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Outrageous Chimichanga for wife (lot of leftovers for her)
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and an Anniversary treat to both of us from the staff....
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Last year at Ela's, a mutual anniversary celebration with friends......that's my wife on the left.....
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(btw, we will be dining out this month on two occasions with my dear TUG friends jont & Boca Boy....such a delight!!!)
 
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Heading back to MGO in July for our third trip. Thinking about taking the kids to the Jazz Corner. They will be just about 13 and 17. Son plays the Sax and is a bit into Jazz. Daughter plays the Violin, so I think they would enjoy it quite a bit. I know the recommendation is Jazz Corner is not for kids, but I assume that is based on most kids not being into watching a Jazz set and that kids are allowed?
That "not for kids" recommendation is just because @jme is an old curmudgeon. ;-)
Seriously though....your music loving kids will be welcomed, and will surely have an enjoyable night.
 
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I love the painted desert soup. It doesn't look quite the same when I get it carryout.:)

More like Desert Storm?

but it's still delicious, I'll bet.
 

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That "not for kids" recommendation is just because @jme is an old curmudgeon. ;-)
Seriously though....your music loving kids will be welcomed, and will surely have an enjoyable night.

I'd say not for "children", then, to be more accurate.
Wouldn't want the unruly to aggravate the regulars or prevent their enjoyment.

For those younger people who would appreciate it, the more the merrier..........
might even give them a standing O.....
:clap: :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
 

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Thanks. I appreciate the help and the great list. In two trips we have made a decent start on the list, now to figure out where to go this year (besides the must dos of Santa Fe and Kenny Bs).
 

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How far in advance can I make reservations at Jazz Corner, and perhaps Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse? We will be a party of 4, maybe 6 adults.

TIA
Dee
 
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We we went to Frankie Bones last Easter. It was delicious. I’m sure there are many places others may prefer, but this is a favorite of ours. Enjoy!

Dee
Thank you. I should have mentioned that guest will be at Monarch so looking for other end of the Island.
 
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