Location: Kiawah Island
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Top 10 American food in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States. Nature lovers unite on this barrier island on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean 21 miles south of Charleston. Brimming with lush foliage at every glance, Kiawah Island has ten miles of wide sandy beaches, 123 acres of parks, 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, and world-class golf courses. To get a true sense of the beauty of Kiawah Island venture to Marsh Island Park where you’ll be rewarded with stunning scenic views atop the Marsh Island Lookout Tower of the Kiawah River, saltwater marshes, and island hammocks. For animal lovers, don’t miss the Heron Park Nature Center where you can participate in nature tours and programs, birding walks, butterfly walks, and alligator walks. Bird admirers love the Great Egret Rookery, a spot where you can typically see several dozen of the magnificent white birds in trees over a lagoon. For an exceptional picnic area head to Beachwalker Park, which has a wide boardwalk that winds through palmettos, oaks, and pines. Golf on Kiawah Island is not just any recreation amenity, it’s a way of life. There are five championship courses on the island highlighted by the Pete Dye designed Ocean Course site of the 1991 Ryder Cup matches and 2007 Senior PGA Championship. In 2012, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will host the 94th PGA Championship. Other courses to play include the Jack Nicklaus designed Turtle Point and Gary Player designed Cougar Point courses.
Things to do in Kiawah Island
10. Crave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth W
We placed our dinner order about 2 hours ahead of time, since we read that was suggested. We were able to walk right in and wait only a few minutes for them to pull it all together. Meanwhile, the restaurant was packed and people were waiting for tables. So we felt pretty smart and happy to get in and get out with our food. We ordered a variety of entrees and sides and enjoyed them all. Staying in a house on Kiawah, this was a nice option for real southern barbecue.
9. FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen features 48 exceptional wines by the glass everyday, 840 hand selected wines by the bottle, 48 local and regional craft beers, and delicious light fare. The highlight of FortyEight is the ability to taste our 48 featured wi
Reviewed By Vegasjoe57
Service was great; she lauded their pimento cheeseburger so I got it along with potato salad side and butter pickles, a southern delight! Started with the beet salad; they could add a few more beets to it though. Wife added grilled chicken to hers while daughter and friend enjoyed cheese and charcuterie board. Doesn't serve food until 2pm so we waited 15 minutes to order. Overall very nice!Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled here at FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen that you enjoyed the food options as well as our wine selection! We are glad you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
8. The Atlantic Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By buddyPhila
View was great. Didn't care for the food at all. Was only bad meal had at sanctuary. The menu is mostly all fish.guess just wasn't my thing!
7. Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth B
We had a family group at dinner and enjoyed the large sampler meal, which was more than enough food for all of us. Food was mostly good. Only comment is that all food does not need to have chilis to be flavorful ... some of the dishes were so hot that many of us could not eat them (for example, the baked beans). Service was great - very attentive and helpful. Loved the view of the alligator pond !
6. The Atlantic Room at The Ocean Course
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By Ned14
We had a large group, and reserved for 7pm. Wasn't very busy. Our waiter was very vocal to the fact that if you had a certain dish, you would come back next week because it was going to be that good. He also made us well aware that this restaurant did the majority of business on the whole island. Bottom line was most of us were believing that this place was great. The bar was set high. So it took a while for the food to come, the group went through a few bottles of wine waiting. The food comes, and there were quite a few complaints. Potatoes were too salty, one dish was cold, while another guy ordered the most expensive item, and he was not pleased. The bill was really close to 2k, you would expect better than average. Set the bar low and exceed. But the the view from the porch is nice.
5. Hege's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 332 reviews
Casual French bistro where you will experience the same gracious hospitality as the coastal gentry of Kiawah and Seabrook Island.
Reviewed By ritadugan
We had reservations for 7 and we were accommodated very nicely. A nice big table, very roomy and not crowded together. Our waiter AJ was absolutely fabulous. The food was over the top. The steak, seafood selections, and vegetables were prepared wonderfully. Be sure to get the cheesecake for dessert, it is to die for.
4. The Ryder Cup Bar at Ocean Course Clubhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By Klschick
Definitely recommend checking this restaurant out for the views itself! We enjoyed a nice evening on the patio. I had the crab wedge salad and my husband had the crab cake sandwich.
3. Jasmine Porch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 587 reviews
Reviewed By NordicCow
I'm gushing with the title of this review...but just know that eight of us had dinner there recently - then decided to return two nights later for a second dinner...and we were thrilled both times. Go to Jasmine Porch!Jasmine Porch is the "casual" restaurant within the super luxury and beautiful Sanctuary Resort. There is both "free" and valet parking and the restaurant is easily locate inside and around behind one of the phenomenal curved staircases. Dress is "resort casual" and we wore shorts both nights.The setting is rich and warm making us all feel both welcomed and special. We sat at a large round table where the eight of us could easily interact throughout the meal. Service was fast and expert. Our server on night #1 was one of the best in recent memory. She was attentive but not interfering. She made us feel like valued customers.The menu is medium long and there are many interesting dishes. I had baked grouper with creamed corn one night and a filet the other. We split an order of baked octopus (we'd never had octopus baked) and it was amazing! Order that!There is a long dessert station at one end of the dining room where a chef prepares a wonderment of delicious looking dessert options. I had the same dessert both nights and would have it again on my third visit: Chocolate chip cookie dough cake. Or a name close to that. Oh was it good!This is an amazing place and I recommend you take time to browse the resort shops, enjoy the luxurious living-room and bar areas off the main lobby, and wander out back to settle into a chair and gaze at the ocean.Hard to beat!
2. Ocean Room at The Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4 based on 362 reviews
The Ocean Room, Kiawah Island Golf Resort's premier Forbes 4 Star and AAA 4 Diamond restaurant, offers an unparalleled steakhouse experience, featuring a variety of signature dishes. The Ocean Room culinary team is committed to supporting local farmers by
Reviewed By Michael A
We celebrated my daughterâs birthday at the ocean room. The meal was one of the best weâve ever had. The steaks were exceptional. As were the sides. Our server, John, went above and beyond for our daughters birthday. Amazing dinner. One of the best weâve had. Extraordinary experience!
1. Lowlife Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Neighborhood beach bar with fresh cocktails and tasty food. Nightly specials as well as Happy Hour!
Reviewed By DebVW
So glad this place opened! Definitely one of our regular go to restaurants. We've been about a dozen times. Some of my favorite mixed drinks ever. Food is always very good and very fresh. We love the open air concept. The set up is a bit weird about ordering food if you aren't sitting at the bar, but the rest is great. Staff has always been great. We love going for an evening boat ride, then walking to Lowlife for drinks and food after.
