Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Built on the original site of an oyster factory and surrounded by old oyster shells and an inlet waterway, the Old Oyster Factory is a mainstay and favorite of Hilton Head Island diners. The restaurant has large bay windows on three side of the dining room, allowing diners to look out across the water as it ebbs and flows with the tides.

If you're hungry for a delicious lunch while taking a break, dine at Harbourside Burgers & Brews. They have a great menu for lunch and dinner, as well as an open bar available all day. On Friday and Saturday evenings, live entertainment is featured.

If you're looking for some hearty American fare with a Southern twist, make sure you visit Truffles Café. Their award-winning homemade baby back ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, their tomato dill soup is made fresh daily, and their wine list is extensive with several international wines offered.

If you're looking for a delicious dinner, be sure to visit Old Fort Pub, winner of the Open Table 2013 Diners' Choice Award and named Top 100 Scenic View Restaurant in the US. Their menu features a variety of fantastic features from surf to turf. They use fresh fish, meat, and produce and offer daily soups made from local ingredients. No matter what you are in the mood for, Old Fort Pub has it. Be sure to call ahead for reservations, or visit them when they open their doors for early bird specials.

If you are craving steaks, seafood, lowcountry fare, or fresh fruit and vegetables with the best ingredients available, make sure to make reservations at Red Fish. Their wine shop features over 1,000 varieties of wine available for purchase. They can also accompany your meal for a corkage fee.

For a light lunch or dinner after a day at Shelter Cove, visit Bistro 17. Featuring upscale cuisine available from early morning to late evening, Bistro 17 is an ideal place dine while looking at the boats in the harbor. The bistro is part open air, part indoor, so don't let inclement weather keep you away.

Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks features some of the freshest seafood available on Hilton Head Island. They employ a private fleet that sails and brings in fresh catches every day. Be sure to get a bowl of she crab soup and shrimp and grits, or enjoy their extensive oyster menu.

Located right on the water in South Beach Marina, the Salty Dog Café is a fantastic place to stop for lunch. They offer fresh fish, soups, salads, local lowcountry favorites, as well as "mainland" fare. While visiting, be sure to ask about Jake the Salty Dog and the legend surrounding the restaurant, and check out their T-shirt shop and ice cream parlor.

The Crazy Crab is a great place to grab a seafood lunch or dinner while visiting Harbourtown, or at its Jarvis Creek location. The Harbourtown location offers views of the marina and ocean. Jarvis Creek's location has the largest saltwater aquarium on the island. Make sure to stop by and try some of their homemade hush puppies and fresh catch of the day.