Dinner with a View

Waterfront restaurants add local flavor

Photography by MICHAEL HRIZUK

YOU EAT WITH YOUR EYES first, as the old adage goes. And though elegant plating may whet one’s appetite, an enviable view makes the meal taste brighter, bolder and just plain better. So go ahead and eat with your eyes in the pages that follow — and keep them peeled for a list of other favorite waterfront dining spots as well. 

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THE DECK BEACH BAR & KITCHEN

Tybee Island’s only true beachfront restaurant, The Deck makes it easy to dip your toes in the water between drinks and dessert. Keep it local with the Lowcountry boil or a dozen raw oysters — and don’t forget the crab cakes. They also make a mean burger if you’re looking for more turf than surf.
404 Butler Ave.  |  Tybee Island

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HUDSON’S SEAFOOD ON THE DOCKS

Fresh-caught seafood (dock-to-table same day) is what it’s all about at Hudson’s, located on Hilton Head Island. The island’s oldest restaurant has a (fish) tale even longer than its more than 50 years of casual dining. It was originally built as an oyster factory in 1912, and the discarded shells created the peninsula on which the restaurant currently stands.
1 Hudson Road  |  Hilton Head Island

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PEARL’S SALTWATER GRILLE

Seated along the salt marsh, Pearl’s boasts more than a 180-degree panoramic water view. A Savannah favorite, this mainstay has all the classic seafood fare along with trendy dishes like ahi tuna in an Asian style. There’s truly something for everyone, and you just can’t beat the view.
7000 La Roche Ave.  |  Savannah

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OTHER PRETTY PLACES TO DINE ON THE WATER