Lunch on the Beach

So by now you may have read my previous posts about some of the best fine dinning spots on Hilton Head Island (CQ's and the Jazz Corner).
Trust me, there will be more posts on the classy spots of the Island to come but for this week, we will take a new twist. One of the unique things about the beaches on Hilton Head is their fantastic surface for biking, especially when the tide is out. I suggest you make a day of a long bike ride and lunch at the beach! Start by taking your beach cruiser (or rent one from Palmetto Dunes Outfitters)and hit the beach at the "Dunes House", just inside the Mariners Gate at Palmetto Dunes.
Begin by riding south or to the beach goers right toward Forest Beach. As you cruise for 6 miles on our world class beach, you will see ResortQuest's amazing ocean front properties, and view all sorts of nature and people watching. You will also work up a great appetite. Just before the point of the Island you see in the distance, look for the "Sea Pines Beach Club". There you can enjoy a great lunch al fresco overlooking the Atlantic and refuel for the downwind coast back to the Dunes House.
Some of my favorites at the Beach Club are the Peel & Eat Shrimp, the Dill Tuna Salad Wrap or if you're feeling hearty, the Half Pound Angus Burger with Sea Pines Chips. A full selection of exotic island beverages and wine/beer compliment the easy fare at the Beach Club.
A couple of tips: be sure to take your ResortQuest Reccommends Card for a 10% discount off of your food bill. Bring lots of water for the ride and be sure to give yourself some time for digestion before making the journey back to Palmetto Dunes. There are other places to eat on the Beach as well if a 14 mile round trip is not what you are looking for, but if you do this trip, you will have a great day and get some great excercise to boot!
The Sea Pines Beach Club is a proud member of the ResortQuest Recomends Program.
Bon Appetite!

Family Seafood Dining

OK, you've come to Hilton Head Island. Of course, you must be here for the seafood correct? If I'm right, than don't miss the opportunity to check out Hilton Head Island's own Old Oyster Factory.
Set on the scenic Broad Creek, this establishment provides a low country classic landscape, with sweeping marshland views from every room of the House. Its name is no coincidence, the restaurant was built on the original site of an oyster cannery, and hundreds of oysters were harvested and processed daily here for nearly 70 years. The cuisine here leaves nothing to be desired. Fresh oysters, seafood and steaks prevail. Top off any entree with an Oscar preparation (asparagus, crab meat and béarnaise), or add a side order of tasty grilled scallops or shrimp.
The Old Oyster Factory features a concise but outstanding wine list, there will be no problem finding the perfect pairing for your palate. For dessert, the chef prepares an outstanding collection of delectable's daily. If you're up for it, try the incredible Chocolate Fantasia, a delight to top off the meal and a great dish to share.
You're entitled to even more value with your ResortQuest Recommends Card! http://www.oldoysterfactory.com101 Marshland Road843-681-6040 Bon Appetite!