Kiawah Island Restaurants

Kiawah Island restaurants offer something for every taste - whether you're stepping off the beach for a quick bite, or stepping out for a romantic evening on Kiawah Island!

Learn what the Kiawah Island restaurants are (and which have a dress code!) before you go so you can spend less vacation time deciding and more time enjoying!

In Freshfields Village: You'll see this new village just as you turn off Betsy Kerrison Parkway and can access it from the circle or from Kiawah Island Parkway. For casual fare, Freshfields is your best bet. Here are your options in Freshfields Village:

• Hege's Brasserie Francais Classique - French-inspired fare with seasonal ingredients.
• Java Java – Light sandwiches and paninis, coffees and pastries.
• King Street Grill – Sports bar, burgers, and nice views, but can get crowded and smoky.
• Ladles Homemade Soups – Over 400 soups!
• Marble Slab Creamery – Ice cream mixed with treats on a slab.
• Pizzeria Venti – Authentic Italian pizza.
• Vincent's Drug Store & Soda Fountain – An old-time soda fountain in a pharmacy serving burgers and more. The real highlight here is the old-fashioned ice cream. Most ice creams come in a tall sundae glass and their chocolate malt is unforgettable! I recommend a stop (or two!) at Vincent's for an old-time ice cream treat during your visit!

Inside the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island: Find more details on the Sanctuary's restaurants on our page about the resort.

Here's a quick summary of the Sanctuary's dining options:

• The Ocean Room Prime – Upscale steakhouse featuring expansive views of the ocean and excellent service. Be aware that the attire here is fairly formal - Men are required to wear a jacket to dinner. The Ocean Room is one of my personal favorites among Kiawah Island restaurants - it's a great spot for a special occasion!

• The Jasmine Porch – Beautiful room decorated to look an oversized Southern porch. Though more casual than the Ocean Room Prime, the food is wonderful and the service is equally good.

• Lobby Bar – Relax and grab a quick bite in this elegant sitting area or take it outside onto the patio.

• The Loggerhead Grill – Poolside dining, casual fare.

• Beaches & Cream – Quaint ice cream parlor.

Within Kiawah: Apart from the Sanctuary's dining options, there are several more Kiawah Island restaurants right on the Island. Be aware that some of these restaurants have a dress code.

• The Atlantic Room – Located on the Ocean Course, this elegant restaurant offers mostly seafood and spectacular views.

• Tomasso at Turtle Point – Located at the Turtle Point Golf Club, this "resort casual" restaurant features Italian fare.

• Osprey Point Grill – Located at the Osprey Point Golf Club, this casual restaurant caters primarily to golfers. Enjoy a sandwich or burger overlooking the alligators in the course lagoons.

• Night Heron Poolside Grill & Bar – Located beside the pool in Night Heron Park, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort's largest pool. Casual fare including fresh salads, local seafood, sandwiches, burgers and tropical cocktails. Tel: 843-768-2012.

• The Market at Town Center – Located in East Beach Village, this market is great for quick stop while biking through the Island. Offerings include daily specials, fresh sandwiches made to order, salads, and pizza. You can also pick up grocery items, beer and wine, newspapers, movie rentals, Kiawah logo apparel, and gifts here. Tel: 843-768-2775.

• Shrimper's – Casual family fun, steak and seafood in The Straw Market in West Beach Village. Tel: 843-768-2705.

Just Outside Kiawah:

• Bohicket Marina – This quiet marina just down the road from Kiawah Island is a great place to walk around, see the boats, and watch a gorgeous sunset. The marina contains a few restaurants, including:

• Up Da Creek – Great views, fresh seafood with Lowcountry flair, and family friendly, but the décor is a little stark. Go for the food and views, not the ambiance. Tel: 843-243-0512.

• Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - Cheese fries, stuffed jalapenos, BLT, burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and fried pickles. Tel: 843-243-0210.

• Rosebank Café – Authentic Lowcountry cuisine with a view of the marina and creek. Fresh seafood, grits, fried okra, collard greens, Hoppin' John, and more Lowcountry favorites! Tel: 843-768-1807.

• Red Sky - The owner and executive chef here was formerly a chef at the Ocean Room in the Sanctuary until 2007. Red Skye has excellent, upscale cuisine, though unfortunately no coastal views from inside. Their fresh baked breads are a real treat - you can even buy a loaf to take home with you! Red Skye is located near the entrance to Seabrook Island, just down the road from Kiawah.

Groceries & Necessities

If you find you need groceries, toiletries or other necessities while on vacation, no need to worry! Here's a quick summary of where to go for what you need:

• Freshfields – Once again, you'll find what you need in the new Freshfields Village right at the entrance to Kiawah Island.

• For groceries, drugstore items and a few pool supplies, visit Newton Farms
• You'll also find a Farm Market in the green every Monday from 4pm – 8pm.
• For more drugstore items and a pharmacy, visit Vincent's Drug Store & Soda Fountain
• Need cash? Bank of America has a branch with a drive-through ATM in Freshfields.
• For beach and pool supplies, try SeaCoast Sports & Outfitters
• For beach reading, find a book at Indigo Books



• Kiawah General Store Deli – Just to the right of the main gate onto Kiawah, this gas station and convenience store sells drugstore items, rental videos, a few pool toys and grilling items.

• The Market at Town Center - Gourmet snacks and groceries as well as gifts and movie rentals.

• Rosebank Farms - Just outside Kiawah on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, this eclectic farm offers fresh fruit, vegetables and local seafood! Kids love the "Barnyard Museum" with horses, cows, goats, rabbits, pigs, parrots and more - all to meet, feed and pet!

Thanks in large part to the new Freshfields Village, you can find anything you need to make your Kiawah Island vacation more comfortable and enjoyable!

Whether you're looking for an elegant place to celebrate a special occasion or a bucket of fresh crabs enjoyed while watching the sunset, you can find a spot that suits your tastes among Kiawah Island restaurants.