Exploring Hilton Head in the Summer: Essential Tips for Your Vacation
To ensure you have an unforgettable and hassle-free stay, here are some essential Hilton Head summer vacation tips to maximize your summer experience on the island.
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There are many places to eat with a gluten sensitivity on Hilton Head Island, but here are a few of my favorites. If you have a severe gluten allergic or celiac disease, be sure to speak with the restaurant staff about cross-contamination.
You can check out the G-Free Spot menu here or order online on the Toast app: https://www.toasttab.com/the-g-free-spot-1511-main-street/v3.
Main Street Village, 1511 Main Street, Suite 1511, Hilton Head, SC 29926 | 843-715-4105 or 843-802-4411
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 1:30pm; Sunday: CLOSED
A casual restaurant with a burrito bar, a breakfast bar and a coffee bar. All ingredients are fresh and each order is custom-made to your specifications! *Most all ingredients are gluten free but the flour burritos and bagels are NOT gluten free. (Vegan friendly options also available.)
Burrito Bar: First you choose whether you want a bowl, burrito, taco, salad, or quesadilla. Then, you choose your protein, including chicken, steak, pork, fish, veggie, or beyond meat (vegan). Lastly, you choose your toppings from cilantro lime rice, beans, grilled veggies, fresh salsas, queso, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, and bacon.
Breakfast Bar: Similar to the burrito bar, you first choose whether you want a bagel, bowl, burrito, taco, quesadilla, or nachos. Then you choose your protein(s), including egg, chicken, steak, pork, fish, or beyond meat (vegan). Then you choose toppings from the same choices above.
You can check out the Java Burrito menu here or order online here :
1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite J-6; Hilton Head Island, SC | 843-842-5282 (JAVA)
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 9:00 pm; CLOSED SUNDAYS
A very casual family friendly American restaurant offering fresh, local, and organic foods, including salads, tacos, burgers, and seafood. Although there is not a separate gluten free menu, most menu items can be made gluten-free and they have gluten-free bread! There is both indoor and outdoor seating.
Check out Chow Daddy's menu here or order online for Pick-up on the Toast app: https://www.toasttab.com/chow-daddys-hilton-head/v3. Make Table Reservations here:
14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 842-2469
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Two very popular waterfront restaurants in Hilton Head, Skull Creek Dockside & Skull Creek Boathouse have extensive menus that includes a wide variety of seafood, steak, sushi and pastas. They have a sizeable Gluten-Free menu, including fried seafood and gluten-free pastas. Both locations have indoor and outdoor seating, with stunning views regardless of where you sit.
Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843-681-3663
Hours: Monday – Saturday lunch 11am-4pm | Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm | Sunset supper daily 4pm-530pm | Dinner daily 4pm-10pm | MENU
Skull Creek Dockside: 2 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | (843) 785-3625 | MENU
Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
At two beautiful waterfront locations, The Crazy Crab is a family friendly Lowcountry restaurant with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and Take out service. All entrees are prepared to order. There are Gluten Free options, Vegetarian options, a Kids menu, a full bar and extensive wine list. In addition to the delicious food, there is live music in the summer and onsite playgrounds in both locations.
Click here for Harbourtown Menu; Order Online here for Pick-up at the Harbourtown Location: 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.363.2722
Click here for Jarvis Creek Menu; Order Online here for Pick-up at the Jarvis Creek Location: 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 | 843.681.5021
HOURS: Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm | Dinner: 3:30pm to 9pm | Happy Hour Daily 4-6pm (bar only)
Located in Shelter Cove Towne Center, Poseidon has a varied menu of seafood, steaks, salads and lots more! There is an extensive Gluten Free menu and, since they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer, you can even enjoy gluten-free fried green tomatoes, fried local seafood and French fries!
The location is beautiful and there is a full bar with great service. Guests have the option to dine indoors or outdoors. You can walk in or make a reservation.
38 Shelter Cove Ln Ste 121, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.341.3838
Open Daily 11AM–10PM | Happy Hours Specials 4pm-7pm
Located in the Plaza at Shelter Cove, Guiseppi's has a full menu of Italian specialties. I have personally only had their pizza and it is DELICIOUS! They have a gluten-free pizza crust (yum!) and gluten-free pasta options. You can dine in, carry out, or get the pizza delivered.
Check out their Online Menu here!
50 Shelter Cove Ln, Ste. B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | (843) 785-4144
HOURS: Open Daily 11am-10pm.
The Purple Cow is a quirky bakery/coffee shop with so many options to meet your dietary needs. The donuts at the Purple Cow are baked (not fried), are made to order, and have sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free options! There is a set Donut Menu & a set Drink Menu, but all other items (such as mini cheesecakes, fruit pizza, cookies, pies, & cupcakes) are offered on a rotating basis. To see what today's offerings are, you can visit The Purple Cow's Facebook page.
Because they are made to order, baked items typically take about 20 minutes. However, it is not uncommon for some of their items to get sold out! So if you want to make sure that you get what you want and do not have to wait, then it is recommended to order the night before (email to: donot4get@mac.com) by 9pm.
24G Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.681.CAKE (2253)
HOURS: Tuesday-Friday: 7 AM - 4 PM | Saturday: 7 AM - 4:30 PM | CLOSED Sundays and Mondays
Upscale Southwestern cuisine in an outdoor rooftop cantina and open-kitchen/chef's counter with live music from a Ranchero guitar player. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free options.
View the Santa Fe Cafe Gluten Free menu.
Order online for pick-up (5:15 PM-8:30 PM) or Make Reservations for Dine-in
807 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head, SC 29928-3414 | 843-785-3838
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday: 5pm-9pm; Closed Sundays & Mondays
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To ensure you have an unforgettable and hassle-free stay, here are some essential Hilton Head summer vacation tips to maximize your summer experience on the island.
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