Hilton Head Happy Hour
Hilton Head Island Happy Hour
OK, so its 4 o’clock and you just got done with a round of golf, a day at the beach, a day of shopping or perhaps just a day of work (because those do happen occasionally). What to do and where to go? I guess thats gonna depend on what kind of setting you want. Hilton Head Happy hour happens in just about all restaurants, bars, clubs and lounges. Below I will list the top happy hour destinations.
San Miguels Mexican Restaurant
9 Shelter Cove Ln # 3
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-4555
San Miguels Mexican restaurant is on the water in Shelter Cove Marina. It has an outside bar and seating area and is the place for live music nearly every night of the week. Great bartenders serving up delicious Margaritas and shaking some island favorite concoctions. Music starts around 5:30 and of course is weather permitting. Tommy Simms is warming up the season every Saturday evening and Kirk O’Leary will be playing every Sunday. Grab some ‘ritas at the outdoor bar and be impressed. There website can be found by clicking here www.sanmiguels.com
WiseGuys
1303 Main St
Hilton Head Isle, SC 29926
(843) 842-8866
WOW! Did this new establishment hit with a bang! Relatively new to the island, Wiseguys (a member of the SERG family) is located next to Frankie Bones and keeps a steady crowd from bell to bell. A great casual feel and familiar faces and loaded with the islands best. The catch phrase “Big wines, small plates and serious cocktails” definitely doesn’t disappoint. They feature over 125 wines by the bottle and 50 by the glass and are all kept in check by the islands first wine keeping system so you know they are always fresh. The cocktail menu and full bar is very extensive and in all seriousness, is very original. Moving on to the “small plates”, all i can say is the chef is amazing! You will not be disappointed with the menu, offering gourmet snacks, fondue, pizzetas and a variety of cultural dishes to satisfy your taste buds. And what goes better than to pair it all with your favorite grapes. Guaranteed to make you talk about your experience for a long time.
Wednesday nights at WiseGuys is a night that cant be missed. “Bubbles Night” (WiseGuys version of ladies night) is in full swing. Specialty champagne cocktails, $10 off bottles of champagne from 5PM to 7PM and $3 specialty martinis. Can ya top that?? Why yes they can. Buy a glass or a bottle of champagne and your name goes into a drawing for a gift certificate to some of the Islands best spas, salons and boutiques including “All About ME, Faces, and Salon 5200. What can top a great night out?? A great day at the spa of course… Quit your whining and start wining! Pay them a visit. Principles at WiseGuys, in the form of Chef “Russell Keane“, have come up with a hospitallity night every Sunday after 8PM. It has been said that the entire food menu will have many specials for your appreciation. So, ya dont work in food and beverage or the hospitality industry? pssst! Just tell them your a facebook fan and you have “WiseGuys” as a friend and your part of their group. see? They’re pretty easy going. Check out their well laid out website for food menu, drink menu, wine by the glass or bottle and their line up of “serious” cocktails. Want more? Join the VIP Club and become a fan. Website is www.WiseGuyshhi.com Now step awaaaay from the keyboard and go!
9 Promenade
#9 on the Promenade Downtown Bluffton
Bluffton SC, 29910
What can we say? 9 Promenade is the latest dark spot to hit the downtown Bluffton scene. Their soft opening a few weeks ago was jam packed and hasn’t stopped yet. The decor has a very upscale feel with VERY reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere. 9 Promenade badged as a martini bar serves up a full menu of drinks, great happy hour prices and some of the best small plate food in Bluffton. Happy hour is Tuesday – Saturday from 4PM-7PM and lists $3.50 cocktails, $2.25 domestic bottles, $5 specialty drinks and of course, a special happy hour food menu. Entertainment happens nightly an starts early enough so everyone can have a good time without burning the midnight oil. Stop in, sit at the bar, pick a high top, or sit in some of their cushy chairs at the low tables, grab a drink from my fav “Brandi” and have a great time.
Entertainment line up:
Aqua Grill and Lounge
10 N Forest Beach Dr (coligny plaza)
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 341-3331
Aqua Grille located on the beach is an amazing sight to see. With its ocean views and indoor waterfalls, it gives the kind of ambiance that no other can match. Family owned since 2006, it is a great destination for the happy hour hungry and it’s easy on your wallet despite the million dollar views. Aqua’s happy hour runs from 5PM – 6:30PM and offers amazing food and drink specials. Libations include $3 well drinks and $4 Mojitos, $3.50 Martinis with many flavors to choose from. Domestic beer can be had for $2.50 while imports and specialty brews run $3.50. Happy hour food menu is dressed to impress and features1/2 price appetizers including $6 sashimi, $6 house mussels, $5 shrimp cocktail, $3 Thai Spring rolls, $4 lobster rangoons, $3.50 she crab soup and $2.50 De jour.Aqua will also be hosting Jazz music with Bobby Ryder every Thursday night (with selected weekend dates through the summer.) If you haven’t seen Bobby’s show before, I urge you to make a reservation soon for a great night. WOW! What are you doing still reading this? Get there…. All the details can be found at www.aquagrilleandlounge.com
Planning a wedding? Paradise is just steps from our back door! At Aqua Grille & Lounge, we specialize in wedding ceremonies on the beach! Offering private dining, gourmet food & wine pairing and a spectacular setting for your special day. Melissa Katon, works as Banquet & Special Events Manager at Aqua and will coordinate every detail of your special event. We have business partnerships with local photographers, florists, pastry chef’s, limosine services, DJ’s, Bands and more. Our goal is to personalize your event by accomodating every detail of your special day. We are happy to arrange a tour of our restaurant for you to meet our team. Menu tastings with Executive Chef Eric Seaglund and consultation with our wine steward, Jeff Gerber, are also available upon request.
Eat!
Village at Wexford Suite B6
Hilton Head Island SC 29926
(843)785-4850
Eat! Restaurant in the Village at Wexford almost seems to be in a league of their own. Chef Robert Irvine is a master at creating the most dynamic food one has come to expect. Eat! Restaurant’s interior design is very eye soothing and gives you a hint of what will be in front of you on your plate. From salads, greens, tapas style and their full range of entrees, to a huge wine list and full bar. Combine that with the detailed service, your in for a great evening out. Eat! hosts “Tapas Tuesdays” which offers 50% off all beer, house wines and wells in addition to 50% off their tasty tapas menu. The lounge, appropriately called “Drink!” offers Wine Down Monday from 5PM-7PM. During these hours, a wine tasting can be had as well as 50% off that days featured wine. Stop in after 5PM (closed on Sundays) and experience a very unique dining setting. For all the info, including online menu, pictures and events…tune into their well designed website at www.eathhi.com
Jalapenos Mexican Grill
1540 Fording Island Rd # 2 (Bridge Center)
Hilton Head Isle, SC 29926
(843) 757-5831
Jalapenos Mexican Grill, although just off Island across from Moss Creek, is a Hilton Head and Bluffton favorite. One favorite place where happy hour prices just cant be beat. Happy hour starts early at 4PM and runs to 7 PM and offers some excellent drink specials including 2 for 1 margaritas, $2 wells, $4 domestic drafts in a 32 OZ mug, (yea, they are big) and food specials to boot! And speaking of food, 10 lunch specials all under $5. Now that the weather is turning for the better, look for outdoor parties on their huge back patio with full bar. yep!
One Hot Mama’s
7 Greenwood Dr # A
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 682-6262
One Hot Mama’s, part of the “go to” place in the Barmuda Triangle, on any given weekend, is no underdog when it comes to the happy hour offerings. Take note! Happy Hour is from 4PM – 7PM and offers 1/2 off ALL liquor drinks, $2 domestics, $3 imports, $2.50 house wine and great happy hour eats from a $4 menu. Let’s just dip back to the 1/2 off liquor as we previously said…Grey Goose Vodka for $3.75?? Guys grab your girls, girls grab your guys and get there stat! Show up early and stay awhile, because the fun is like their menu, it has a late night. And don’t forget One Hot’s weekends…It has a secure spot in the late night destination for many, so stop in and say hello to Orchid and the crew and have a fun night out.
Metropolitan Lounge Bluffton
Target Center (behind payless shoes)
1050 Fording Island Rd. Suite 406
Bluffton SC. 29910
(843)815-7222
The Metropolitan Lounge has been a part of Island Nightlife for quite some time and a destination for many. The new location in Bluffton promises to be all the same and more. Still owned and operated by Laura Moretti, this cozy European style martini bar is very “chic” and well designed, large cozy chairs, velvet appointments, hardwood, area rugs and a lot of glass give a very upscale feel while eclectic music plays. The Metro offers a full bar, tapas style eats, champagne, cordials, desserts and of course… Martinis! Happy hour is from 5PM – 8PM and features 1$ off all bottle and draft beer and $3 off liquor drinks and house wines. Lady’s night is every Thursday and features $4 martinis. Stop by there brand new website at www.metropolitanlounge.com and see pictures and any updates they may have. Stop by and see Christian and his wonderful staff for a relaxing evening out.
The Skull Creek Boathouse Marker 13
397 Squire Pope Rd.
Hilton Head Island SC. 29926
(843)681-3663
The Skull Creek Boathouse restaurant and Marker 13 are 2 very hot destinations on the same lot. Whether you like the large cozy indoor bar with a quiet setting or the outdoor tiki bar (Marker 13) right on the water. Each location has live entertainemnet nightly but Marker 13 outside is the place for the masses. A menber of the SERG Group the restaurant is going through many changes and updates and promises to be a VERY HOT destination for spring 2010. With water views of Skull Creek, the distance Pinkney Island and one of the largest outdoor patios with live entertainment, how can you go wrong? Aside from The Boathouse’s extensive menu, with daily specials and the catch of the day, Marker 13 has quite the inviting bar menu as well. Check out there fully featured website for all the details including the full menu, entertainment, wine list, private party info or even to make a reservation.www.boathouserestaurant.net Come early, grab some eats and some drinks and, did i mention a top place to watch the sunset? GOOD!
The Old Oyster Factory
101 Marshland Rd.
Hilton Head Island SC. 29926
(843)681-6040
The Old Oyster Factory has long been one of the Island Favorites places to go for many years. Located directly on the water, it has one of the best panoramic views of all of the Marshland landscapes. Upon walking up the steps and opening the doors, you know you are not in just an ordinary restaurant. With windows all around, there is just not a bad seat in the place. It is prefered to get there early as there are no reservations and it runs on a first come first serve basis. All the better reason to get there circa 5:30, check in, grab a table pager and hit the bar. Oh! speaking of the bar, it is large enough to sit many and has well places cocktail tables within reach so it will be a cozy situation. As the name says, the “Factory” does specialize in oysters and what an extensive menu they have. From Rockefellar to Savannah, from raw to steamed from 6 to a dozen, I promise it doesnt disappoint. Coupled with a stellar wine list and abundant beer selection, large smiles will already be on the faces before crackin the full restaurant menu. AHHH, bring your appetite, eat up and leave very full of good stuff. Take a peek at there full featured website at www.oldoysterfactory.com and set up an evening out.
Black Marlin
Bayside Grill
86 Helmsman Way # 103
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-4950
The Black Marlin Grill has been a destination for locals for a good reason, inside lounge and outside Hurricane Bar. The Hurricane bar is largely popular for its outide environment and ample seating where friends can meet, have a drink and crack some crab legs. Happy hour is daily from 4PM – 7PM inside or out, and dishes out $2 off ALL liquor, $1 off all beer, $2.75 house wine, $3.25 margaritas and hurricanes. And speaking of those crab legs, feel free to get them at $10.99/LB. Crab legs not for you? Please enjoy $2.49 fish or shrimp tacos, $5.99 sushi tacos, $5.99 shrimp and artichoke dip, $3.99 fried mozzarella, $3.49 sweet potato fries and peel-n-eat shrimp at $11.99 respectively. Weekends up the ante when happy hour starts at noon. Need more reasons to show up? Your friends are there, see ya soon.
KingFisher Restaurant
18 Harbourside Ln
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-4442
Also located on the water in Shelter Cove Marina, great food, beer and wine specials for the happy hour-ist. Casual atmosphere and nightly relaxing music while ya nibble and sip. And dont be affraid to get up and dance 
As of late, Kingfisher‘s happy hour line up includes .45 cent shrimp, .75 cent oysters on a half shell $11.95 full pound snow crab legs, $2 drafts, $2.75 wines by the glass, $3.75 well drinks and an assortment of specialty drinks of Martinis, Daiquiris, Margaritas, etc. So stop into the bar area and say hello to Lynne and Tina and enjoy the water views. Their very informative website iswww.kingfisherseafood.com and has all ya need tto know. Cheers!
Marley’s Island Grill
Marleys Island Grille
35 Office Park Rd
Hilton Head Island SC 29928
843.686.5800
Marley’s Island Grill is no stranger to locals and tourists alike. Well situated on the corner of Office Park Dr. and Greenwood Dr. between Sea Pines circle and Sea Pines gate. Great food, great atmosphere and great happy hour specials. There current line up for the happy hour runs from 5PM thru 7PM in the bar area only.
All specials at the Bar 21 and over only!!
Margarita Mondays – select margaritas $5, buy 3 margaritas get a free chips and salsa
Thirsty Thursdays – $2.50 Miller Lite, Corona, Corona Lt. all night
Fabulous Fridays – $4 Capt. Morgan, Bacardi, Malibu rums, $3 house rum
Sunday Funday – F&B and Locals happy hour drinks all night long
3.00 margaritas and mojitos
3.00 house wines
3.00 corona, corona light and red stripe bottles
4.00 sweet Carolina sweet tea vodka
1.00 off all beers
2.00 off all liquor
$2.75 fish tacos and enchiladas and a bar menu with all prices under $11. Be sure to stop by on Wednesdays when they offer 1/2 off all bottles of wine (no champagne) with any entree. All the more reason to eat up and drink up! After dinner, be sure to leave enough room to visit their ice cream window. Be sure to breeze through there website at www.marleyshhi.com for all the info.
Casey’s Sports Bar
37 New Orleans Rd #J HHI 29928 (843)785-2255
Casey’s sports bar has been at the top for over a decade catering to the sports enthusiast and happy hour seeker. Monday pays homage to $3.00 Margarita’s. Tuesday nights are ladies night with Karaoke with Liza Pirkey as your host. $1 drinks for the ladies and the men indulge the $1.50 domestic drafts. Wednesdays are badged as Hilton Head’s longest happy hour, being that it starts at noon and runs till 8PM, who could argue? just show up. Thursdays are home to team trivia, if you haven’t played yet you best get your butt in gear. Very fun times to be had by all parties. Win $100 Casey’s cash all while enjoying $2 rums and $3 Captain Morgans all day. Frirday is yet another Karaoke party which means 2 nights in a week ya get to see Liza! Probably the only bar around that has karaoke 2 times a week so if you like to sing, its the place for you! Oh? did i mention $8 dollar pitchers of White Russians and Long Island Ice Tea? $2 well drinks? and $2.50 domestic bottles? i thought soooo. Psssst! Sundays have Bloody Mary’s written all over them. For all sorts of info, be sure to visit there website for all the latest and greatest at www.caseyshhi.com
Street Meet
95 Mathews Dr # D11
Hilton Head Isle, SC 29926
(843) 842-2570
Street Meet The American Tavern is designed like a 1930′s street corner. The bar is filled with antiques, steel mill pictures and street vendor photos line the walls. Streer Meet is open from 11:30 until 1am, 7 days a week, and serve their full menu until 1am, which has over 90 items on it. Interestingly enough, the hot dogs they serve are flown in from Syracuse NY (Hofmann Hot Dogs), they hand patty the burgers and they have a great vegetarian selection on the menu, making homemade veggie and black bean burgers. All of Street Meet’s soups are homemade and they have a great selection of salads and seafood. The kids menu has 10- items on it. Have ya tried the fried twinkie for dessert?? They are the exclusive home for the tasty creation, time to indulge. Street Meets’s Happy Hour runs from 4-7 and runs 7 days a week with great drink prices and our 12 happy hour apps are all below $5.00, Ya really can’t beat that folks. Early Bird from 5-6:30pm. And as mentioned but for me to stress again, The kitchen is always open until 1am! The drink line up includes: $3 Wells / $3 House Wines/ $2 Domestic Bottles and Draft
Bucket and Pitcher Specials. One more thing to note is they have indoor and outdoor seating in a quiet/cozy setting. Give them a try! You’ll be glad you did. Their full featured website with a menu, about, contact info and even a blog can be found by clicking www.streetmeethhi.com
Aunt Chilada’s
69 Pope Ave
Hilton Head Isle, SC 29928
(843) 785-7700
Aunt Chilada’s has been a local favorite and in the same location for more than 13 years. The establishment has seen repeat tourism due largely in part to their south end location right up the road from the ever popular Coligny Beach Circle. As been said, Aunt Chilada’s serves many different foods to please everyone from traditional American cuisine to great Mexican fair as well. Seafood, steaks, chicken and even Italian is just part of a spectacular line up gracing the pages on the menu. Their happy hour runs 4PM – 7PM 7 days a week and has a cool little twist. Any Liquor Drink (at regular price) gets you one GOLD dollar! Any selection of Beer or Wine gets you a Kenney Half Dollar! You pretty much get paid to drink, do ya have any problems with that? I thought not. Good happy hour eats come in the form of plenty and is available at the bar.
Steamed Clams in Garlic Butter 3.95
1 Dozen Steamed Shrimp 3.00
1 Dozen Chicken Wings 2.50
1 Dozen Grilled Wings 3.50
Crispy Beef Tacos .95 each
Mexican Pizza 2.50 each
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (lb) Market
Be sure to check out their website at www.auntchiladashhi.com for complete menu, news and nightly entertainment!
Captain Woody’s
86 Helmsman Way
Hilton Head Island SC.
(843) 785-2400
Ahhhh, Captain Woody’s, thee local hang out place to be. It’s where locals meet locals and visitors meet locals. If ya like seafood and beer while watching the sun go down than look no further. Oysters and shrimp for everyone! And always look for their oyster roasts if your in town! Detailed website can be found by clicking www.captainwoodys.com Captain Woody’s Bluffton location is now open and ready to rock! The new location is at the Calhoun promenade (near Corks) in Old Town Bluffton.
The Salty Dog Cafe
232 S Sea Pines Dr # 27
Hilton Head Isle, SC 29928
(843) 671-2233
The Salty Dog Cafe, located in South Beach Marina Village in Sea Pines, is a day in itself. Waterfront eats and drinks with many shops located within footsteps. If you are a visitor, it is a MUST that you attend this area. Be sure to stop into the gift shops and t-shirts shops before, during or after your happy hour experience. For everything Salty Dog, visit their website at www.saltydog.com
The Tiki Hut
1 South Forest Beach Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Ahhh, the good ol’ Tiki hut, located in Coligny Plaza and just behind the holiday Inn, it’s the place to be. After a few years in jeopardy of being torn down it looks as though we may get a few more summers out of the Island best spot. The world famous Tiki Hut is literally right on the beach and is home to all sorts of frozen concoctions that locals and tourists have come to love. My personal fave is the 24 OZ oil can of Fosters while soakin up the sun. So after a morning or afternoon of doing what ever ya had to do, throw on a bathing suit, bury your toes In the sand, watch some volleyball while listening to some of the Island’s best musicians and turn the happy hour into a late nighter. And perhaps ponder that run-on sentence just typed.
