Sunset Grille

What a great place – well worth the hunt not easy to locate.
Small so suggest reservations
Great quality – fantastic prices and service.

We’ve been eating here for years — easily my favorite place on HH. Best fried oysters, best shrimp and grits. Period. They never disappoint and every dish is always perfectly prepared. Don’t miss it if you have the chance!

This gem is off the beaten path BUT it makes up for the hike in dividends. We stopped in for lunch after a round of golf at Hilton Head National. We had the Shrimp and Grits and the Mussels Provencal. Both were among the best we’ve ever tasted anywhere if not the best. The service was warm and welcome, we were treated like regular well liked patrons. We highly recommend Sunset Grill when you put your Hilton Head list of restaurants together.

What a Sunday brunch!
The views, staff, and food were unbelievable.
One of our party had deep dish crab quiche and the others had the deep fried pork chop served on cheddar grits with kale, onions, chickpeas, & tomatoes, topped with the perfectly poached egg.
By the way the serve an awesome Bloody Mary

Great sunset views and enjoyed bronzed Red fish. My wife ordered grilled shrimp which was not on the menu and they said «no problem». We will go back.

I will start this review by stating we were informed (after some time waiting) that they were unexpectedly short staffed. However, after 2 prior outstanding visits in years past, this year was disappointing. It’s a small restaurant & reservations are suggested – about 7 larger tables & 2 small tables with a small bar area. Two waitresses, bartender & a cook on duty during our visit.
We ordered drinks and did get a question answered regarding the menu but it was a good 30 minutes before our order was taken. We could see something was up and might have been better off leaving like the table next to us but we figured it couldn’t be that much longer. After orders were placed it was probably another 30 minutes before it came out. We had the smoked salmon – which was amazing but the dish came out cold (poached egg was warm-​grits cold). The potatoes and quiche were overcooked. Staff was inattentive on drink refills.
This was supposed to be the special lunch for one of us who just was in town a few days and it fell short. The waitress did let us know after we’d been waiting a while they were short staffed but if this has been mentioned up front (and our drinks been refreshed throughout) it would have brought down the frustration level. Waitress did try to make up for everything by comping the drinks. It was just not the best overall experience and the food quality suffered too. Not sure if we’ll be back.

Decided to try out sunset grill after we found out skull creek boathouse was closed. The place is kind of off the beaten path in an RV park, but the view and the food is outstanding. We arrived late for dinner around 8, which was probably a good thing because reservations I’m told is a must. As a northerner, I’m not too fond of grits but decided against my better judgement and ordered the shrimp and grits. What a great decision it was, the grits were creamy and cheesy, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Every dish we tried was fantastic, the beet salad, house salad, potato soup, scallops, and swordfish special. One of the best meals I’ve had down south, will definitely be back.

We were so excited to return after a wonderful meal last year. Maybe expectations were too high because the food just did not seem too be as outstanding so I am rating down to 3 from 5 stars. It was a Sunday night so I wonder if the chef was out.

We had a delicious meal at the sunset grille… we had a party of five and everyone raved about their food. Standouts were the smoked salmon and the swordfish special. It was pricey and although the location seemed a bit weird on the surface (in an rv park), the view was lovely and the service was excellent. Next time we are in Hilton head we will definitely be back!

A-​mazing! A hidden treasure I love to frequent for brunch, lunch and dinner! Hugh’s famous bloody Mary’s are a must! The scallops are wonderful, always a fresh catch to enjoy! My husband loves their lamb shank! There isn’t anything on the menu I haven’t tried! I love it all! Highly recommended!

First time at Sunset Grille and had heard good things. It was okay, not great. The salads were wonderful but my trout entrée fell short-​overcooked to the point of hard to break the ‘crust’ and mushy interior. And I’m a big fan of trout. Bread pudding dessert was disappointing as it was almost flavorless and dry. My dining partner’s scallop entrée was nice. But overall it was uneven so I don’t think we’ll be back…

Good luck finding this spot… tucked away in an RV park with limited parking and poor signage, once you’re here, it’s (definitely not) a hidden gem. We tried to call earlier to make a reservation, but nobody picked up the phone. We went anyway because our top choice was another spot where you had to wait in line for 45 minutes to even get inside and I can’t even with this hot summer.
We pulled up and had to ask where to park at a smelly office. Found a spot and walked up the stairs to the restaurant. Once inside, I thought, «maybe this is one of those places that looks like crap inside but it’s the best food you’ll ever eat.» Except I was wrong. There were a few full tables and some open, but my husband and I had no choice but to sit at the bar because apparently all the other tables were full. Except that one table next to the window that was open our entire meal but whatever. Our sunset view was gorgeous… except it wasn’t. Because we had the pleasure of staring at the wine bottles and male server adjusting his junk anytime he wasn’t with one of his tables.
We ordered a crab cake. It was $ 15. It was so boring that I almost thought we should leave, but we paid a toll to get there and no way were we leaving to go wait in line somewhere. I ordered shrimp and grits and my husband had the lamb. The shrimp and grits were fine, but again, for the price they were not worth it. My husband ate the lamb but wished he’d have ordered something else. Overall, an expensive, overpriced, underwhelming experience.
The place is so outdated and strange inside I couldn’t find the charm. The reason for 2 stars: we ate our last vacation meal in an RV park and it was humorous, and the girl behind the bar was nice. Go somewhere else.

The best brfast ever. The staff is friendly and fast service
The variety of food is a foodies dream. Every time we go we are always very satisfied with our food. The eggs Benedict with shrimp is phenomenal and I am still dreaming of that breakfast!

If you’re looking for a great ambiance and great food right on the water, this is your place! I had my first shrimp and grits ever and it was amazing. My wife had a filet which was the special and she said it was one of the best tasting steaks she has ever had. Friendly staff, topped off with a beautiful sunset to make for an excellent romantic evening. I would definitely call for reservations prior to coming as it was packed.

A hidden gem of a restaurant! Nice wine list, starter salad of arugula, beets, and chèvre was so yummy, and the waitress was incredibly good with her timing, which was efficient and consummately professional.
My dinner partner and I both got the Mahi Mahi special, and the fish was extraordinarily fresh and well cooked. The corn, asparagus, and pineapple succotash side was great. The rice was forgettable, but everything else was so good that it didn’t matter. The Key Lime cheesecake with kiwi coulis was decadent and so delish!
The restaurant only has 12 tables, so reservations are pretty much required. The building is weirdly situated behind a high-​end RV park, but the wrap around view from the (2^nd story) dining room is spectacular.
The food is several notches above the building: slightly dated décor, strange layout where the restrooms are located at the first level pool house, and the «front door» feels like you snuck in from the back, which is a little awkward, but I would gladly return. A very nice fine-​dining meal…

Where is this place?! I see a sign at the turn-​off, but after that??? It wasnt that hard to find but better signage would help. Great service. Ok beer selection. Huge wine selection. Great shrimp and grits is an understatement. Good view. Price was acceptable for the service and quality.

We were treated to dinner at the Sunset Grille over the weekend and we were very impressed.
We had several appetizers to start. The curry mussels were outstanding, with plenty of broth for dipping. My favorite were the fried oysters, They were crispy, delicious and thankfully, corn meal free. We also had the seafood platter, which is served cold and had zebra mussels, various cold fish and sauces. I have to admit, it was my least favorite.
For the main course, I chose the seared scallops. They were perfectly seared and served over a bed of dressed egg noodles. The scallops were perfectly cooled and delicious.
The staff and service was fantastic. This included being kind enough to take pictures of our party with multiple cameras while keeping good humor about it. MUCH APPRECIATED!
This would have been a four star spot if it hadn’t been the prices. It was pretty steep… but then again, my brother in law picked up the tab so woo hoo for us! (thank you sir!)

Best meal in hilton head.
Great view.
Really good wine list!
Service was fabulous.

Hidden gem alert!
We were looking for a place for brunch in Hilton Head, and I chose this place soley based on the outstanding reviews here on Unilocal.
As we approached, I wasn’t sure we were in the right place. This restaurant looks like it’s above an RV-​Park office. I didn’t think the menu I’d browsed earlier would be at this location, but it totally was.
The dining area is small, and the décor a little outdated. We didn’t need reservations on a Sunday morning in November, but I could see how they might be needed at peak times.
But, you probably won’t even notice the décor for two reasons: (1) the views are fantastic and (2) the food is incredible. That is, you’ll either only be looking right in front of your face at the food, or out in the distance at the water and wetlands. Whatever is going on in that mid-​range is really not important.
I had the wild boar grilled sausage with poached egg on cheddar grits. Fantastic! I had trouble ordering because everything looked so good on the menu — and specials, too! Pricing was reasonable.
I would look forward to coming here again if I am ever back in Hilton Head.

Wow, what a find! This place is tucked away next to an RV «resort» at the end of Jenkins Road. It’s easy to miss, but you’ll be glad you found it. The views were very nice, and the food was even better. These folks seem keen on presenting good flavors in a way that pleases the eye. Our highlights:
I had a cup of the Roasted Red Pepper and Lump Crab Bisque. Outstanding. It was a bright red concoction with some good lump-​crab. I should have gotten a whole bowl of it. And the Shrimp & Grits really are a work of art. Lightly blackened shrimp over some very nice grits dotted with a couple of specialty sauces. It was amazingly good.
Service was fast, very personal, and friendly. Sunset Grille is small, so call ahead for reservations whenever possible. I hear the brunch service has a line out the door.
Next time I’m in the area, we’ll certainly return to this place. Holler if you’re coming with.