Eat + Drink
For all Harbor Island SC Dining options, here's our all-food list that includes Farm Markets, Stores, Food Stands, Carts & Trucks, and Restaurants. Vacation is a great time to try a new recipe or restaurant. You won't go hungry!
Bars & Restaurants
Harbor Island SC Dining and Take Out
To get answers on specific opening status', check out the Beaufort SC AREA Curbside, To-Go & Delivery Facebook group.
Harbor Island
Johnson Creek Tavern is the closest sit-down restaurant to the community next to the Marsh Tacky Market Cafe. Add a dollar to the wall to support donations to the Honor Flight Savannah charity dedicated to providing free flights for veterans to Washington DC to see their memorials.
Marsh Tacky Market Cafe serves sandwiches and snacks.
Fripp Island
Springtide Market & Deli is accessible to the public without a Fripp amenity card; tell the guard at the Fripp security gate that you are going to the market.
Saint Helena Island
Try a famous shrimp burger at the Shrimp Shack across the highway from Gay Fish Company; they have limited hours, and it is cash only.
Boondocks is located at Coffin Point Road and Sea Island Parkway; takeout is available by phone at 843-838-0821.
Foolish Frog in Frogmore
Gullah Grub in Frogmore
Island BBQ Grill across from Superior Coffee
Lady's Island
BBC by Blackstone’s (formerly Beaufort Bread Company)
Q's Chicken Shack - in the old LT's Restaurant location across from the Factory Creek Landing (Whitehall)
Fuji Japanese Restaurant in Hamilton Village
La Nopalera - behind Walgreens
Little Caesars in the Publix shopping center
The Kitchen in the Grayco Shopping Center
The Upper Crust in Hamilton Village has takeout or delivery available by phone 843.521.1999 or via The Upper Crust To Go App available on Apple or Google Play devices.
Beaufort
Black Sheep on Boundary coming soon
Dukes BBQ of Beaufort is open on Thursdays and Fridays.
Fat Patties (1/2 mile from Parris Island)
Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe
Papaya Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
Q on Bay is BBQ with a view.
Rain-N-Bagels (formerly Palm & Moon Bagel Company) sells coffee, bagels, sandwiches, bagels by the full or half dozen, and cream cheeses.
Ribaut Social Club at Anchorage 1770
Waffle House - 3 locations in the Beaufort area
Beaufort Town Center
Dos Amigos Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar
Habersham
Miramare - coming June 1st
Carts & Trucks
with regular stops near Harbor Island SC
Golden Sun Filipino Cuisine serves Lumpia and other traditional Filipino dishes; check out their Instagram or Facebook page for the food truck's current location and schedule.
Motor City Pops "Pop Cart" sells healthy gourmet popsicles; check out their Instagram for their cart route and festival schedule.
Coffee
Desserts
for Special Occasions or just in need of something sweet
Kilwins is Beaufort's location of this Michigan chain for ice cream and fudge.
Motor City Pops - gourmet popsicles with healthy options
Scout Southern Market's Sweet Tea Bar
Superior Coffee across from the Island BBQ Grill
Stellar Ice Cream - small-batch ice cream
Sweet Debbie Cakes, a home bakery owned by a Harbor Island Owner, customized cakes for all occasions
Groceries
near Harbor Island SC
Options for grocery shopping because you want to stay in.
Farm & Seafood Markets
Barefoot Farms is an SC Certified Roadside Market near Frogmore.
Bradleys Seafood Market is on Sea Island Parkway.
Dempsey Farms U-Pick is an SC Certified Roadside Market about a 10-minute drive from Harbor Island. You may purchase produce directly from the stand or pick your own.
Gay Fish Company is a must-visit for all Forrest Gump fans. They sell fresh fish, spices, and some frozen items; if the open flag is out, then they are open. Gay Fish Company is across from the Shrimp Shack. For phone orders and curbside pick up call 843-838-2763.
Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe in downtown Beaufort and is an SC Certified Roadside Market in Lobeco.
Mainline Market is a small road-side market for seafood, essential groceries, fresh produce, beer, wine, ice, and bait and tackle; on Sea Island parkway about a 2-minute drive toward Hunting Island.
Marsh Tacky Market Cafe is an SC Certified Roadside Market next to Barefoot Bubbas and Johnson Creek Tavern.
Ole Timey Meats on Lady's Island is the only full-service butcher shop in the area.
Pasture Shed Farm is an SC Certified Roadside Market about a 12-minute drive from Harbor Island - fresh eggs, herbs, fruits, and veggies.
Port Royal Farmer's Market is held year-round on Saturdays, 9a-12p. Sign-up for the weekly newsletter to find order-ahead online directions for socially- distance pickups. The vendors include:
- 3 Sisters Organic Farm
- Adam's Farm and Gardens
- Brant Family Farm
- Buddy Roe Shrimp
- Calibogue Catering
- Castra Rota
- Hank's Lowcountry She Crab Soup
- Keegan-Filion Farm
- Myers Family Farms
- Palmetto Kettle Corn
- Rio Bertolini sells fresh pasta, sauces, and pizza dough.
- Sprout Momma Bread sells fresh loaves of bread, including charcoal and sourdough varieties.
- Tuten Farms
- Wimbee Creek Farm
- Yummy Buns Bakery sells cinnamon rolls, cookies, quiches, cheesecakes, galettes, muffins, bread, scones, pot pies, and more.
Sea Eagle Market at Village Creek on Saint Helena Island
Sea Eagle Market on Boundary Street in Beaufort
Supermarkets
Publix #1463 is the closest Publix, and delivery is available through Instacart.
Walmart #7181 is the nearest Walmart to Harbor Island SC; Curbside pickup is available.
Beverages
of the adult variety near Harbor Island SC
"Red Dot Stores"
Bill's Liquors & Fine Wine has the best overall selection in the area for liquor, wine, and beer.
Beer Growler Fill-Up Stations
Q's Chicken Shack - in the old LT's Restaurant location across from the Factory Creek Landing (Whitehall)
River Dog Brewing Company in Okatie
Harbor Island SC Dining
Last updated 5/28/2020: What are we missing? Or did something close? Let us know, email.