The Studio An Artistic Dining Experience

Hilton Head Island, United States

4.4

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 843-785-6000
Website:
www.studiodining.com
Address:
20 Executive Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.8 miBeach Shuttle
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Dressy
Ambience
Trendy
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes

Today

Today 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Hilton Head Island) 8:22 AM Thursday, June 5, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Studio offers a unique, artistic dining experience, serving international cuisine in the setting of a fine art gallery accompanied by beautiful music. Our exciting menu is inspired by many cuisines including Japanese, Caribbean, Indian, Mediterranean and southwestern U.S. We offer a variety of dishes and we frequently use local and organic ingredients. Whether you’re in the mood to share tapas with friends or seeking a hearty vegetarian meal, we can satisfy you.

At the Studio, you will see original works of art by Lunonia Colella and guest artists before being presented with aromas and tastes created by Culinary Artist Paul Colella. Embellish your experience further as you listen to live music any day of the week. Watch artists create at the easel.

Enjoy the warmth you would expect from friends and family in our intimate dining rooms. We provide a jovial atmosphere for people to enjoy fine dining and beautiful art. Come step into our Studio for an artistic dining experience!

History

Established in 2004.

The Studio was created by Chef Paul C. and wife Lunonia C. in an effort to provide a unique, one of a kind dining experience to Hilton Head Island, SC. The duo certainly has created an original experience: The Studio offers fine dining accompanied by whimsical art, pleasant music and a jovial, lively atmosphere that you won’t find at restaurants serving such a high caliber of cuisine! The Studio is focused on providing an exciting, inspired menu and the international influences upon our cuisine are constantly changing. Come to the Studio and see what’s cookin!

Meet the Business Owner

Paul C.

Business Owner

Chef Paul Colella studied classical culinary arts at the Baltimore International Culinary College. However, his training began much earlier, coming from a family of chefs and restaurateurs. Through his creative techniques, Paul brings culinary influences from all over the world to The Studio, creating a unique, diverse and ever changing menu. After 20 years in the business, Paul recognizes the importance of accommodating special needs and dietary concerns of his patrons. Chef Paul takes pride in the fact that he creates and prepares all of The Studio’s menu items, as it is rare in the industry for the chef to cook, and not just oversee. Visit us today and see Paul’s latest exciting creations!

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20 reviews of The Studio An Artistic Dining Experience

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Place rating: 5
Hilton Head Island, SC
Back again with visiting friends, tonight had nice music to listen to while dining — very nice! On the table was the crab soup (delish), lobster spring rolls-​paella, grouper, duck. Everyone loved their meal. I had the gnocchi which was really delicious — LARGE portion — had to box up for later– coconut cream sauce was so tasty and lots of veggies. Couldn’t manage dessert though :-(too full. It’s a small place though so reservations are definitely needed — they’re on open table.
Place rating: 5
Covington, KY
My girlfriend took me here for my birthday and it was incredible. We’re both vegan and the servers were extremely helpful in suggesting what to order. We went with the Buffalo cauliflower bites, hippie loaf and pad thati. For dessert we had a chocolate cheesecake with sorbet and strawberries. All of the food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely be back!
Place rating: 1
Lancaster, OH
after contacting the place they blamed my wife and told her she should ask about ingredients before ordering. If you ever go here my recommendation is that you go through the menu and ask for the ingredients of each item since God only knows what stuff they are putting in each dish.
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
This was one of our favorite dining experiences in the past year. The filet had the melt in your mouth quality that is so delightful. The wait staff was superb. We very much enjoyed the intimate setting with the live acoustic music. This place will definitely remain on our Best of Hilton Head List.
Place rating: 5
Clemson, SC
High quality food and attentive staffs. Ordered duck and a combination plate (grouper, filet mingon, lamb). Both are excellent. Chocolate mossue melt in your mouth.
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
The entrees were very delicious. We had the salmon w butternut squash/​pecans and maple drizzle the paella with red snapper both were wonderful. Alex was our server and did a fine job. Ambience cozy and warm. Highly recommend a visit to The Studio.
Place rating: 4
Atlanta, GA
Customer service at The Studio was top notch. It was a little pricey and the ambiance was slightly cheesey but the amazing staff, owners, and delicious food will make me come back again!
Place rating: 5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tattooed vegans who were dressed like we just came from the beach and we (and our 2 dogs) were treated like first class guests. If you are looking for vegan dishes that are perfectly seasoned yet where the natural flavors shine through and are complimented as a result of how it is seasoned and cooked, you must go here. Any vegan restaurant is pricey, regardless of atmosphere, BUT the portions are so fair here that it is hard to be upset at the price. Nothing was over or under cooked! The veggies were cooked yet not mush. A nice snap to everything made me feel like there was still nutrition in what I was eating. People who say this place is too classy or high brow, must feel intimidated or have a lack of self love. It’s an intimate venue with local art and great food. It’s 5 star dining without the white shirt awkwardness server. Go here! Come as you are. Eat, drink and be merry. My only gripe was that the lovely wife owner seemed nervous about something. Maybe because they were packed. Good for them!
Place rating: 5
Savannah, GA
Amazing experience! Went here for my one year anniversary with my vegetarian boyfriend and couldn’t have picked a better location. The owner gave amazing service and even though we are in our early 20’s, treated us like adults. Thanks for the best experience I could have ever asked for. This is a must go to place to eat and celebrate.
Place rating: 5
Eatonton, GA
I love this place and have been here many times. The service is very good and the food consistent. The menu is broad enough for the picky eaters. I love the inside with wonderful art truly special.
Special care is taken with each and every plate. We had the filet and a fish very grand. The salads were fresh. Please don’t forget about the desserts they are homemade and extremely good
Place rating: 5
Durham, NC
I was originally interested in The Studio based on the vegan/​vegetarian options as I don’t eat dairy or gluten so I liked that the menu included non-​dairy items. I was lucky enough to get a reservation and then find a LivingSocial deal after reserving our table.
My boyfriend plays guitar and paints, and was happily surprised when there was an artist live painting as well as live music. The staff went out of their way to satisfy my eating restrictions and make sure I was aware of the choices I had, and I really appreciated that service as other places seem to think it isn’t a big deal. But our service was commendable and tailored to us, and that meant so much to me.
Luckily, our food matched our experience, with it being expertly prepared and one of the best meals we have had together. I had the pad Thai, and he had the paella; neither of us were disappointed in the least.
We will be returning on our next trip to the island– we gushed the whole way home tonight. The combination of tailored service, ambiance, and truly delightful food has left us in awe and planning our return.
Place rating: 5
Davidson, NC
My wife and I have been coming here for nine years. We have had great meals in an intimate atmosphere that is unique and pleasing. Keep up the great work Paul and Lunonia!
Place rating: 5
Raleigh, NC
I wish there were more stars to give than 5! This is absolutely my favorite dining experience on the island. Lovely food, vegan and vegetarian options, and generous portions. The service was absolutely fantastic, wine selection impeccable, and the artwork gives a unique feeling and homey ambiance. Also! We got a $ 20 for $ 40 deal on Unilocal!Can’t go wrong! Try it out. Highly recommend! We’ll be back!
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Incredible, the service and food were amazing and the atmosphere is so unique. The owners are the chef and the artist of the restaurant. If you are having an adult night out you have to come here.
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
This is truly a wonderful place to be in Hilton Head. The owners are fun, the food is great and the atmosphere is very open.
Please don’t miss this special treat!
Place rating: 3
Flushing, NY
A little too pretentious for me. I can appreciate the arts but you are a dang hippie! Relax yourself.
This restaurant is hidden in the commercial plaza amongst office buildings. It’s very dimly lit and romantic but the atmosphere is a little weird.
Anyways, the crab soup and the duck appetizer were the best items on the menu. The escargot dish was too artsy… took away from the escargot, they came on top of a fried sweet potato chunk with some sauce. The indian soup special was just a glorified lentil with veggie soup.
I got the paella — rice was overcooked… very mushy. They give you plenty if fish and seafood with this dish. After I complained about my rice, the waiter just apologized and mentioned he would’ve re-​made the rice but I didn’t want to wait for that to happen. Fiancé said his filet mignon was good though.
Their espresso was gross — I think it was watered down majorly and they ran out of sambuca. Would’ve been nice to throw in the dessert on the house since we ordered everything on the menu practically.
We missed the service that should’ve came with this place.
Place rating: 4
Lee's Summit, MO
Really enjoyed both of the Chef’s specials. One was a Chef’s selection including lamb chops with a reduction sauce, grouper with crab cover, and a petite filet with goat cheese. We had a party of seven. We had a couple of nice bottles of wine recommended by Chef Paul from Sardinia, name escapes me.
Our second entrée from special was flounder on top of risotto and little neck clams. A sort of paella…
2 others of the party had the same dishes, rounded out with a full order of the lamb chops, and their signature salad, with 4 servings of Cajun gumbo, an Ahi Tuna appetizer, and the red pepper humus.
Everyone was satisfied, full, and thrilled by various flavors.
Place rating: 2
Northern Cambria, PA
The wait staff was excellent! Very nice courteous and accommodating.
The food was sub par unfortunately. The menus were tore. The cloth seats were dirty. For a classy restaurant it was much overrated. I ordered grouper which was tough and very fishy smelling. It almost made me loose it. They brought me Salmon instead. It was much better. Probably would not go back.
I sent back the Grouper and got Salmon instead and realized they charged me the higher price for the Grouper and it was gross. I was going to give three stars, but then I realized they tried to bamboozle me. If anything they should have given me a discount for the trouble.
Place rating: 5
Mount Pleasant, SC
Yes, yes, yes! My family can take me back to The Studio anytime! ;)
First of all, we were seated at the table right in front of the live musician and beside the artist painting at an easel (which apparently makes some people uncomfortable), but really, it was great! The decorations are simple and classy (branches covered in lights, red drapes from the ceiling) and THE ART. Maybe the nude ones aren’t for everyone, but wow, the paintings were beeeaautiful!
If you want a cocktail recommendation, get the raspberry Cosmo. Our table started with bread and butter, the crab bisque, and the ahi tuna (with seaweed salad) — so good! The trio special was apparently to die for and the grouper with crab on top got glowing reviews. I tried the pad Thai with shrimp and although good (I did clear the plate afterall), I was wishing I had ordered the salmon instead. So, maybe skip that one.
What I thought makes this restaurant better than most pricey restaurants in its class, were how many vegetarian/​vegan options there were! And can we please talk about dessert? Y’all, THE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE. I just… I mean…*speechless*. It’s very rich so definitely split it with someone!
Service is at The Studio was fantastic. It’s personal, friendly, professional, and we never wanted for anything. Check in on Unilocal for a free glass of wine! Yep, I can’t wait to come back on a return trip to Hilton Head.
Place rating: 3
Pasadena, MD
This is a very edgy place. Provocative would also be an appropriate word. We were looking for somewhere different and boy did we find it. Food and service were excellent.
Started with the studio salad. Very good. Hubby cleaned his plate of salmon. Said it was the best meal he’s had on the island. High praise from him. MIL got the duck breast and loved it. FIL got scallops and said they were excellent. I got the Pad Thai. They aren’t kidding when they say it’s spicy. I can normally handle red curry but not that night. So, I’m going to put that one on me. Hubby, who loves all things mouth scorching, said it was great.
MIL got the crumb cake and oohhed and ahhed over it. FIL got an irish coffee (a first for him) and said it was great. Hubby loved his mocha coffee thing with some sort of liquor in it.
I will say: this is not a place for children. It’s small and unless they are as well behaved as I was as a child, not the right place for them. And the artwork can be… half naked. If that makes you uncomfortable, you might have a problem. It was tasteful but very naked.