Red Fish Restaurant

We had an incredible dinner at Redfish and the standout dish by far was the shrimp and grits. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—easily one of the best versions I’ve had. The shrimp were fresh and cooked just right, with a smoky, slightly spicy sauce that brought everything together. The grits were creamy and buttery with just the right texture—comfort food at its finest. The atmosphere was upscale yet relaxed, with great service and a nice selection of wines and cocktails to complement the meal. If you’re a fan of shrimp and grits, Redfish restaurant is a must-visit.

Great location and friendly staff. The food was excellent, we would recommend the Blue Crab dip to start with..We will certainly return!

We had a wonderful Anniversary dinner tonight. I can say the entree sides were top notch. The Potatoes Daphnois were superb. Hard to beat on the island.

Absolutely perfect dinner! My husband’s Chilean sea bass was to die for and my red snapper was equally as amazing and unique. If you are looking for a flavor-forward dinner choice, this is your spot! We also had the calamari appetizer and key lime pie for dessert, both absolutely delicious! They clearly put effort into everything they put in front of you, which is more than I can say for other popular dinner spots on the island that we have tried this week while on HHI. Red fish was our favorite by far- definitely worth the splurge! We cannot wait to go back!

Our waitress Jen was absolutely amazing. She was so attentive and kind. You can really tell she loves her job. The restaurant was patient with us when we asked to potentially move inside but ultimately decided outside. Our waitress also told us about the chef who is truly great at her craft and did not disappoint. Appetizers, entrees, and dessert were all so well done. Definitely worth the stop, and was a perfect start to our week in Hilton head! Service and food 11/10!

Family of four came here for dinner. Overall not too impressed with the food. My wife and I ordered the sea bass which was a thin fillet. I am used to a thicker sea bass filet. Also I had an issue with a long piece of hair in my food which they quickly corrected with a new plate but kind of took appetite away. They also comped the sea bass entree which I appreciated. My daughter had the crab cakes which were very dry and did not have the thick crab meat that I am used to at good seafood restaurants. For appetizers the goat cheese salad was really good. The everything seared big eye tuna was mediocre. I am used to ahi tuna seared and warm but this came out cold. Overall average restaurant. I wouldn’t come here again.

Great food and service. The steak, potato stack, scallops were all delicious. We also enjoyed our desserts, especially the carrot cake. Great atmosphere and friendly service. Met the owner who was kind and took a group picture on their beautiful patio. Highly recommend.

Had a fantastic meal at Red Fish 10.1.2023. The blue crab dip and crab bisque were phenomenal. For entrees, we had scallops and the shrimp / crab burger. Everything was prepared very well with the exception of the french fries (soggy). Marissa was our server and she was excellent. I would eat here again if visiting Hilton Head in the future.

Amazing service and food. Laci was our server she was friendly and oh so efficient We had the best food since arriving here on December 28 The 3 course meal was fabulous The servers cleaning our table were also extremely competent and friendly If we could we'd eat there every night !!!!

Great selection of food and beverage. Service was impeccable and the food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I can't wait to visit again!

Ok if you missed this restaurant you have missed the best on one Hilton Head Island!!! Staff was great, bartender were great and Christine at the Piano was the mist relaxing evening we have had in a long time. We are from ATL and this seafood restaurant beats them all.!!!!

Service was very good, slowed when it started to fill up, it should be expected. Every dish that came out looked awesome. My husband got the flounder and it was absolutely perfection

This was a great spot that I picked because of the dessert available. It was large space with a great patio and live music on Tuesday (not sure how often that happens). Our server was very kind and interacted with my nephew and the food was delicious.

Restaurant sat us near a window, it was chilly! Our food was lovely and our servers were attentive. I tried the vegetable strudel- it as interesting but I'm not sure I would try it again.

Nice seafood offerings-was very hot outside so we had to eat inside-if you wait until the sunsets it would be a nice ambiance outside-lights and vine covered deck. The service was good and they had a nice beer selection as well as a full bar. Parking is out front in this stand alone building.

It was awful. The food seemed like it as microwaved and not even cooked! Won't come again. Service was nice though. The ambience was quite but they didn't even sit us where there was people performing and we had reservations.

Used to be in our favorites for Hilton Head Several menu choices that we like - always fresh fish Servers are not well trained, and this is a problem Hostess tends to "bunch folks together, and we hate this But there are several dining rooms Our favorite is the Front Porch with fireplace, but even here, indoor servers are taking laps for their own entertainment Never a bad meal, and lots of parking Problems are minor and might be corrected by an observant management Highly recommend

Every appetizer we tried was AMAZING. The entres were good. The atmosphere was a little bit stuffy and super hot inside. But food was worth it

Service and food were excellent. Live piano music was very pleasant. Staff was very friendly, the seafood was prepared perfectly

Food, service and ambience. Loved hearing the piano while dining. Very relaxing atmisphere.

We went her for my mom's birthday. Everything was spectacular. Food was awesome. There was even a live pianist playing there. She played happy birthday for my mom! Loved it.

It was my birthday and wanted to try a new restaurant (to us) with our best friends. We made a reservation and my husband noted in the comments about it being my birthday. The vibe in the restaurant was excellent! Soft lighting, piano playing in the background and wine everywhere!! We were sat in one of the back rooms by the kitchen and a big party of 12. A little disappointed but not critical. Our server was the issue. She comes rushing up to the table and immediately asks us what we wanted to drink. My husband said he wanted the salmon appetizer but she said "drinks first" she didn't greet us..tell us her name..engage in any kind of conversation. We were not in a hurry and wanted to enjoy our experience but Lacy had other plans I guess. The only reason we knew her name is because we had to ask her! She knew it was my birthday but didn't mention it..nor bring me a little dessert to celebrate. Very rude! Now the good part! The food was excellent!! We had to smoked salmon appetizer and their calamari. Both amazing. I ordered the filet which was 8 ounces and cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the scallops which were also delicious. We will be coming back but will specify not to be seated in Lacy's section!! She put a damper on my birthday dinner unfortunately.

Soft music, candlelit tables, good customer service along with good food makes for a nice evening any day. I'm also happy I wasn't the one paying .

Dinner was excellent and easy to make substitutions from regular menu of meat and fish.... Petey was excellent server, we sat in dining room on left, not in the bar area where people were having too much funnn and laughing and laughing. All good. Filet was cooked excellent. Very nice decor

Simply put, two of the best dining experiences of our lives. Every aspect of this restaurant was outstanding -- service, décor, food, wine, atmosphere, etc. Whatever the owners are doing, they're doing it well. Went to HHI for the Heritage and went to Red Fish on Wednesday night - four of us. Started with some nice glasses of wine - several varieties at incredible prices. The white wines were served chilled, but not too much - the reds were delicious and at room temperature. Our appetizers of springs rolls and calamari were served very quickly - presented well and perfectly cooked. Two of our party went the burger route - one steak, one Cajun shrimp - cooked as requested with plenty of fries (Cajun and sweet potato - we took some home to nibble later). Two of us went with fish - as per the name - Scottish Salmon (it is Heritage week) and Chilean Sea Bass - yummy - both side elements were excellent. While we rarely go to a restaurant twice in one week, a second trip to Red Fish, was essential, if no other reason to see if the first visit was an aberration. IT WAS NOT! Two for two. Aggregate score of ten stars. There were six of us this time and everyone was very pleased - we got high fives for the restaurant choice. Lastly, we asked the staff members - both waitresses and servers - about the owners and it was genuinely high praise; they noted that everyone is treated like family and many members of the staff have long tenures. Well done Red Fish - well done indeed. We'll be back!

Last night out in Hilton Head and we wanted to try some local seafood. Looked up Red Fish and decided to go. First we called in and made a reservation and the hostess was pleasant. The ambiance was warm and inviting. They had live music and wine decorated the entire place, it's beautiful. The food was great. The Chilean sea bass was great, full of flavor. The scallops melted in our mouths. I would say this is more of an adult environment, would come back but not planning on bringing the kids here!

Service was great. We got tuna app everything seared which was excellent. We then got Chilean sea bass. They split it with ample portions and no up charge. Excellent meal. Nice ambience and live music but still quiet

Hilton Head's best restaurant, Red Fish serves up outstanding cuisine and delicious cocktails in a classy, upscale setting that provides a refreshing change of pace from the area's outsized inventory of casual-dining spots. One visit, and this will be your go-to spot for fine dining on the island. Located just minutes from the Sea Pines Resort, this is the perfect spot for a romantic escape, with an intimate ambiance, a world-class wine cellar and amazing selection of dishes, from fresh seafood to mouthwatering chops. On a recent visit, I dove into an incredible plate of Classic Scallops, paired with a side of their signature Lobster Shrimp Mac & Cheese that practically exploded with flavor. My wife enjoyed a perfectly cooked NY Strip, and we shared a delicious slice of Key Lime Pie for dessert. Service was outstanding throughout our visit, and our server did a fabulous job helping us navigate the restaurant's almost overwhelming selection of wine. We settled on a fabulous Russian River Pinot, and took note of more than a few other bottles we plan to try on future visits. The bar also offers a wide selection of cocktails, and looks like an ideal spot to drop in for an intimate drink, even if you're not having dinner. We were overwhelmed by Red Fish, and can't wait to make another visit on our next trip to HHI. A world-class experience in every way.

This is a "need to go to" restaurant in Hilton Head. Upscale experience. We have always been able to sit outside. Great fan coverage for cooling. Service was excellent. Food choices were all favorites, upscale low country fare, excellent fish choices and themed sides. The Key Lime pie is a must order. Make a reservation to insure a table. We will be back.

Wonderful dinner and service. Husband enjoyed the ribeye while I enjoyed the shrimp and lobster sandwich. Tried the calamari and blue crab dip both delicious. Great service.

We shared a bowl of the tomato soup which is served with creme fraiche. I'm not a fan of tomato soup, however I thought it was very tasty My friend had the crabcakes with sweet potato fries, which she enjoyed very much. The crabcakes are made with bluefin crabs, so they taste different then Maryland crabcakes. I had the shrimp and grits which is topped with kale and breaded and fried okra. It was delicious and there were plenty of shrimp. We were too full for dessert. Their choices looked great, creme brulee, They have a retail wine store within the restaurant.

two of the four of us who ate the same dish became ill. When I called, The GM was not at all conciliatory.in fact he angrily insisted there was zero possibility his kitchen was the source of our discomfort. Good service and fun live music don't make up for losing a day of vacation to food borne illness.

We loved this place! I have nothing but great things to say about our experience. Unfortunately we went on a rainy night, so we couldn't sit on their beautiful patio. There was a 3 piece band playing in the bar area. They were playing James Taylor kind of music and were really good. We sat in the main dining room but could hear them at a great volume during our entire meal. We had some wonderful salads to start. I had salmon for an entree and it was so good. The hash it came served on was full of great vegetables. At our table we also had lettuce wraps, fried oysters, and a Caesar salad modified with a huge amount of grilled chicken. They had an extensive wine list. The dining room had a warm vibe to it, which we loved. Our server Betsy was super friendly and attentive. I'd definitely recommend going!

One of the worst $180 dinner (3 persons) I have ever had. The Tilefish was barely warm and tasteless, and the rice was definitely microwaved and old. The smell was old and borderline spoiled. The chicken was dry, however my husband liked the burger. Upon writing on the check that the food was not quality, we were stopped at the door and harassed. Never coming back, and I would recommend spending your money at a fast food joint. The quality is better there.

Wnt back to Redfish for the second time and while the food was good, it wasn't the 5 star experience we had on our first visit here. Last night we started with the blue crab dip which is served with tortilla chips & pressed cuban bread. The bread is extremely good with this dip - I prefer it over the tortilla chips. For our salads, hubs went with Caeser and I had the special salad - which was called the Orchard. It had apples, walnuts, dried berries and feta cheese over a spring mix. The dressing was good but not great. I selected one of the specials for my entree - parmesan crusted red snapper over pappardelle and roasted veggies in a butternut squash cream sauce. It was good but not excellent. Hubs went with the scallops which are served with lobster shrimp mac & cheese and asparagus w/prosciutto. He said the scallops were bland. I tasted the mac & cheese and would give it a 3.5. It was not as rich & creamy as I would have expected. Overall, the food was good and service was average...but for this type of restaurant I expect excellent food & great service. I would give them 3.5 stars for this visit but rounding up to 4 because they had live music last night, which was festive. Dinner for the 2 of us was around $146 (including tip) and we are doing "Dry January" so that included no alcohol! (Hubs had tea & I had Seltzer water.) We also skipped dessert.

Great atmosphere and delicious sea bass. Outdoor seating is great. Good food and service.

Hot crab dip was delicious, it came out piping hot with chips and grilled bread, a must try. I had soft shell crab with cauliflower rice and corn, it wasn't the best. The crab was too salty and one crab wasn't fresh, like a bad shrimp, not enough to smell bad but definitely not fresh. It came on a bed of cauliflower/corn which tasted sour like it had been left out too long. My husband's salmon was delicious and so were the sides. Our friends had grouper and asked for naked fish, they had specific dietary needs and they were very accommodating. Our waiter was awesome! Pete welcomed us and asked if it was our first time there and was knowledgeable about the menu and made suggestions. We will try again.

We made reservations for my wife's birthday. There were 4 of us and the hostess sat us in a banquet hall in the far left of the restaurant. We were joined with a party of 20 golfers obviously celebrating their time together on Hilton Head. The sound was deafening to say the least. The piano player could not be heard from this party room. It was a shame because it ruined my night to share with my wife and daughters. The food was amazing and the service was OK. I will not return to this restaurant again. The staff should NEVER sit a table for 4 people in a party room where you cannot hear yourself think. Absolutely unacceptable!

Wednesday is the night to go! A fabulous band plays every Wednesday. And they are so great!! This same band plays in Savannah on the weekends. The music they play is so perfect for cocktails and dining with friends. We were seated in the other room and could hear them clearly while still being able to talk amongst ourselves. This is my second time dining here and the food was consistently delicious and cooked to perfection. I've had seafood and steak during a prior visit. I can confirm both are worthy of the price point. This time the vegetable strudel caught my eye (Boursin cheese always does). My boyfriend had the broccoli and cheese soup with the wedge salad. Because it was our anniversary they gifted us a key lime pie so we also ordered the dessert of the day. Everything was spot on to expectation. Service is always wonderful. As is the ambiance and atmosphere. I would say the back room felt a little less intimate then the front rooms, but happy they have the extra seating. Highly recommend reservations ahead of time!

Red Fish has been a standard for us for years - the food, service, and atmosphere / ambiance is always lovely and relaxing. Amazing wine selection and the live piano make it a favorite!

Calamari perfectly cooked. Salmon delicious. Ribeye perfect. Fair deal on wines. Betsy was friendly, attentive and spot on with her wine recommendation. We'll be back.

Good food. Perfect ambiance to chill with your lady, friends or family. Had a fun pianist in the middle of the restaurant thank played a hellava Janice Jopplin

Red Fish is a family fave. We go each year for our last night in Hilton Head. The Blue Crab dip is our favorite appetizer. I really like the scallops with lobster Mac n cheese. My husband always gets the lobster shrimp burger. Our grown kids tend to mix up their orders, but always seem to like their food. The Twix dessert is one of our go to favorites, but all the ones we have tried are good.

Opting for an outside venue, we selected Red Fish, which has a very attractive deck, plantings, white table cloths and is sufficiently away from the road to feel like a fairly quiet spot. However the deck is very warm in the early evening hours, and there is no sea breeze to cool you down. It's a moderately expensive restaurant, with many entrees running from $32 to $38+. We're always willing to pay the price for a great dining experience, but these restaurants need to elevate their game sufficiently to achieve a good value. On this Friday evening we ordered: * Cold Cucumber & Avocado Soup du Jour $8.00 * Shrimp and Grits $32.00: Creamy boursin grits, smoked sausage creole sauce, kale and crispy okra * Vegetable Strudel $24.00: Boursin cheese and balsamic roasted vegetables baked in a phyllo crust, asparagus, red pepper jam The soup was the best dish of the evening, cold and thick, creamy and nicely seasoned. On a warm evening, this was a perfect choice and a really well executed dish. Unfortunately, the entrees didn't keep pace with this fantastic soup. The grits were delicious but the shrimp was undercooked. The quantity of shrimp was substantial, but they were much too translucent for my palate. I expect there to be some pink in the shrimp, when it's overly translucent, the texture is mushy and unappealing, and that's what happened with this dish (we don't like to send dishes back and wait for a rebound plate). The vegetable strudel was a very large dinner, much heavier than expected. It was tasty albeit very sweet. My co-diner expected something lighter and more elegant, though if you like heavy and sweet, this might be the dish for you. Dinner cost $110 for one soup, two entrées and a glass of wine for each of us, which would have been fine if we enjoyed the dinners more. The service was very good until it came time to get our check, which took a while. I wish more restaurants would move to pay-at-the-table solutions. These are really common in Europe, faster and more efficient for everyone. They allow the waitstaff to bring a check to the table, along with a mobile payment device, and the transaction takes about 15 seconds. This was our first visit to Red Fish, and it could have been an anomaly, as some Yelpers have provided very good reviews.

We love the food, atmosphere, service and entertainment. Cheryl Christine plays piano and sings on Saturday nights . She is amazing !

This meal was 10/10!! A friend recommended we go for date night and I was so pleased. The ambiance was so moody and definitely what we were looking for. Service was quick and very professional. I got the filet and broccolini and the blue cheese potato gratin, and it was all amazing and potatoes were definitely my favorite part! I've never had anything like it:) My boyfriend got the ribeye, and he also enjoyed his meal. The bread and butter at the beginning of the meal was delicious, as well as the bottle of Riesling that we got to drink! I definitely recommend it, and would go again!

What a awesome Jazz Wednesday night you will have at Red Fish Restaurant. Every Wednesday night 7-9pm a five piece professional jazz sets up to entertain a dedicated dinner crowd who loves amazing music entertainment. The Jazz band usually has celebrity guest musicians, who are visiting Hilton Head Island, come up and paly a few songs or sets. The Wednesday night live Jazz at Red Fish is a must see dinner event. Cheers.

Really nice place to go to while you are on vacation in Hilton Head. Booking a reservation on OpenTable was a plus because a lot of places in this area won't let you rsvp. Food was yummy and fresh, and the vibes were great!

Excellent service and food was phenomenal!!! The scallops, Mac n cheese, prime rib, potatoes a gratin , sea bass , and shrimp and lobster burger , calamari and coconut shrimp were all fantastic!!

Diverse, high quality food options. Interesting appetizers, multiple delicious salads, and high end entrees. Why not a 5? Need to expand the wine list, both by the glass and by the bottle. Otherwise, top notch.

Came here on our first night in Hilton head thanks to Yelp and open table. It was high of 79 today so sitting outside was so pleasant and picturesque! So many great things about this place! First, because they also sell wine, you can buy a bottle and pay a $10 corkage fee. Had a great Napa cab we hadn't tried before. Service was great as was the food with generous portions. We had the fried oyster special, strawberry salad special, Chilean sea bass and scallops that came with lobster/shrimp Mac and cheese that was amazing! Everything was delicious. Best of all, they had live music on Wednesday night so we took our leftover wine and sat on a bench listening to really wonderful jazz. Place was packed--regulars come every year when they do Hilton head to hear the music and eat the great food! So glad we found this place.

Great place for an awesome meal. We were seated promptly for our reservation and started with cocktails. The bread that came out next, just knocked my socks off...ok, old terminology! It was spectacular...and served with yummy butter and chimichurri sauce. Fried calamari appy was great and served with 2 dipping sauces. Meals were nicely spaced from appy...bf got the steak burger with truffle fries. Burger was amazing...fries a bit soggy. I got their signature sea bass. Fish was perfect. Sides were nothing to write home about...ha. Another antiquated saying. We had to take a break, but finished the night with a scrumptious piece of carrot cake, coffee and after dinner cordial. Great service with Lacey and a great meal.

My husband took me to Red Fish for my 63rd birthday. I ordered the blackened grouper. First off, it should be called, "half baked grouper", as it was not cooked all the way through, so was not flaky, like it should've been. Also, it had next to no flavor. The chef needs to learn how to blacken fish properly, because this was certainly not blackened, and seemed more baked. Also, the way it was served didn't help. It came in a big bowl, on top of red peas and broccoli. It was more like soup, as my fish was "swimming" in about an inch of liquid from the peas. The broccoli was good, but difficult to cut and eat, because of the long stems being in a bowl. So I left most of it. The peas also had next to no flavor. This was not what I expected to get at such a highly rated restaurant. I also had the corn and crab chowder to start, and it was good. Not great, but not bad. The bread was excellent. My husband enjoyed his steak, which made me regret my choice. Who knew that a steak would be better than fish at a place named Red Fish?! I do appreciate the complimentary key lime pie/cheesecake, which was very good. The ambience was good, but the live music was a little loud for such a small place. The wine cellar feel was nice and felt upscale, but the lighting was so dark, I couldn't see if my fish was cooked through, as its texture seemed like it was not. Overall, I feel like Red Fish was a big disappointment. If you do go, order the Filet, not the Blackened Grouper!

Great service! Our waitress was very sweet. True southern charm. The firecracker calamari was a HUGE portion. Lobster Mac and cheese were tasty. Scallops cooked perfect. Grouper fish was cooked well and the beans were very good. Great value and nice ambiance.

Red Fish is fabulous! I'm a huge fan and would eat here anytime I'm on Hilton Head Island. Everything was great! Everything - - ambiance, service, and food! Our server, Betsy was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, kind, attentive, but not overbearing. Thanks Betsy! OMG! The food was spectacular! We got 3 appetizers. The firecracker calamari, Asian lettuce wraps, and Blue crab dip - All were awesome! I got the blackened grouper for my entree. It was perfect. And the frozen chocolate Twix bar with pecan ice cream was unbelievable! I want more!!!! Of everything!!!! Please!!!! The restaurant was simple, yet it felt elegant. We enjoyed seeing the wine all around us, as well as the grand piano. We couldn't believe they also had a room with beautiful jewelry and art for sale. Yes! I even purchased jewelry!

It's so darn hot in this restaurant. The appetizers were delicious! The entrees were ok, nothing special. Service was good. Our wait staff was excellent at keeping drinks topped off and checking in on us. Would definitely try it again on a cooler evening.

We wanted a special place for our anniversary. Red Fish delivered everything we were looking for. Elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and incredible food. The grouper and scallops were killer. Great wine at great prices. Next time we come back to the island we will make Red Fish a definite stop.