The Sandbar

Hilton Head Island, SC · American restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Hilton Head Island
#109
of 278 restaurants
City Percentile
49%
rating percentile
Address
The Sandbar, 101 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Phone
(843) 342-7263
Website
www.sandbarhhi.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

The Sandbar is a restaurant located in Hilton Head Island, SC. It is one of 278 restaurants listed in Hilton Head Island. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Hilton Head Island city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Gary Coovert · Feb 2026

We arrived at the Island late in the evening with a dog. The Sandbar was one of the few places still opened, and they welcome d us. It was a cold evening, and they allowed us to bring our Yorkie inside so we were not freezing on the patio. Everything about our experience was excellent. Service was attentive and polite, food came out quick and tasted amazing. We started with Coconut Shrimp. It was really good and had a unique dipping sauce. I had the Bacon Wrapped scallops and my wife had the Jerk Pasta. Both entrees were packed with flavor. This is definitely a great spot, particularly if you travel with a pet.

★★★★★ 5.0 Itz Hollywoood · Feb 2026

Even before stepping inside, there was a sense that "The Sandbar" was destined to become a cherished spot. Situated a leisurely mile from our Hilton Head Island accommodations, the walk itself was a delight, filled with sunshine and the refreshing ocean breeze. Upon arrival, "The Sandbar" immediately captivated with its beach-worn wooden exterior and inviting outdoor bar, complete with convenient walk-up windows. The selection of beach-perfect beverages and diverse seating options created an idyllic setting. The meticulously placed "The Sandbar" logos led us into a perfectly climate-controlled restaurant, seamlessly blending the outdoor ambiance with a modern, homey vibe. The expansive windows offered views of the impressive setup, including an equally stunning indoor bar. The staff were d

★★★★★ 5.0 #Inspirational Nurse_RN Tiara · Jan 2026

The sand Bar is my absolute favorite bar on the island. I usually start here and order the long weekend drink which includes four different alcohols. The staff is friendly always greet you. With a smile love that they own the coffee shop next-door. We ordered the jerk, chicken, wings, and barbecue wings, chicken quesadilla and then we ordered the coconut shrimp when I tell y’all the food is absolutely 10 out of 10 the flavors. Their cocktails is amazing. It usually loosen you up so you can enjoy your vacation a long weekend on the island without no regret the owners are super sweet the wait just depends on the season when you come to visit how long your wait will be if you’re off-season you just come walk on in in season summertime you may have to wait a little bit there’s no reservations

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Fantom Toblut · Oct 2025

SHRIMP PO BOY $18.00; 5.5/10- the bun was not toasted enough and shrimps were decent but not very flavorful. The sauce was the star of the show, it kinda had a kick to it and the fries tasted like school lunch fries. FISH & CHIPS; $16.00(For a SINGLE serving of FISH & a serving Fries); 2/10- the fish was warm but fried pretty hard in some areas which made it a bit hard to chew. It was also not very flavorful, it tasted like it was only seasoned with salt. We got veggies instead of the fries(which it normally comes with) and they were alright, they came out hot and lightly seasoned. COASTAL CRAB CAKE SANDWICH $18.00; 5/10- the bun was regular, the veggies kinda tasted bland and the crab cake texture was a bit off but with the sauce it was ok to eat. The tater tots were very dry and a quit

★★★★★ 5.0 Carol C. · Oct 2025

Dinner night out. Our first time here. This was a great experience. We ordered coconut shrimp and she crab soup for appetizer. Both were fantastic, the soup was definitely one of the best I've had and I get this item almost every place that serves it so my standard is high. Dinner was blackened Grouper and Seafood pasta. Both were outstanding, very flavorful and fresh. Again we order these dishes a lot and this is a top spot for us now. A must try for anyone looking for some great seafood. Sorry I took some of the pictures after we started eating.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurantBar & grillCaribbean restaurantSeafood restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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