Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner on Hilton Head Island in 2026
Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the day in the kitchen. Whether you’re planning a traditional turkey dinner, a waterfront meal or a holiday feast to enjoy at home, several Hilton Head Island restaurants are taking care of the cooking this year.
From special holiday menus and generous buffets to family-style takeout, here are some local options for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026.
A note before making plans: Holiday menus, prices and availability may change. Reservations are recommended where offered, and takeout orders should be placed before the listed deadlines.
Restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner on Hilton Head Island
Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Palmetto Dunes, where a special prix-fixe menu offers a more traditional sit-down holiday dining experience. The restaurant is serving Thanksgiving dinner from noon through the evening, with a separate turkey dinner and dessert option for children under 12.
When: Noon–7:30 p.m., November 26
Where: 76 Queens Folly Road, Palmetto Dunes
Price: $75 per adult; $28 for children under 12, including dessert. Tax and gratuity are included.
Reservations: Required. Call 866-921-6639. Parties of seven or more must reserve by phone.
Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers, Pizza & Catering
For a more casual Thanksgiving celebration, Big Jim’s in Palmetto Dunes is serving a holiday dine-in meal for $28.95 per person, plus tax and service. It’s an option for families who want to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without committing to a more elaborate buffet or multi-course experience.
When: Noon–6 p.m., November 26
Where: 7 Trent Jones Lane, Palmetto Dunes
Price: $28.95 per person, plus tax and service
Details: Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving dining
Harbour Town Clubhouse Thanksgiving Buffet
If Thanksgiving isn’t complete without a generous spread of holiday favorites, the Champions Ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet.
The buffet features traditional holiday dishes alongside Lowcountry-inspired selections, making it a festive option for families and groups looking to enjoy a leisurely meal together.
When: Noon–5 p.m., November 26
Where: Harbour Town Clubhouse, Sea Pines
Price: $90 for adults; $22 for children ages 5–11; complimentary for children under 4. Tax and service are additional.
Reservations: Required through The Sea Pines Resort.
Links, an American Grill
Enjoy Thanksgiving with views of the golf course at Links, an American Grill in the Harbour Town Clubhouse.
The restaurant is offering a special prix-fixe holiday menu, providing an alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving buffet. With service extending into the evening, it’s also an option for those who prefer a later holiday dinner.
When: 11 a.m.–8 p.m., November 26
Where: 11 Lighthouse Lane, Sea Pines
Reservations: Required. Call 843-363-8380.
Quarterdeck
For Thanksgiving with a waterfront setting, Quarterdeck in Harbour Town is offering a special prix-fixe holiday menu.
Located beside the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the restaurant combines a holiday dining experience with views of the marina and Calibogue Sound. It’s a fitting choice for those looking to enjoy Thanksgiving on the water.
When: 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m., November 26
Where: 160 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town
Reservations: Required. Call 843-842-1999.
Coast, Oceanfront Dining
Thanksgiving at the beach? Coast at the Sea Pines Beach Club offers an oceanfront dining setting for those who prefer something different from a traditional holiday buffet.
The restaurant is scheduled to operate during its regular hours on Thanksgiving Day. Guests should contact Coast directly to confirm the menu available for the holiday.
When: 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., November 26
Where: 87 North Sea Pines Drive
Reservations: Recommended. Call 843-842-1888.
The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar
Located at Beach House Hilton Head Island, The Porch Southern Kitchen & Bar is serving a three-course Thanksgiving meal with traditional holiday favorites and Southern-inspired sides.
With an afternoon and evening serving window, The Porch offers another option for families who want to leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else.
When: 4–8 p.m., November 26
Where: 1 South Forest Beach Drive
Price: $45 per adult; $25 for children under 12, plus tax and service
Reservations: Required. Call 843-785-2900.
More Hilton Head restaurants offering Thanksgiving dining
Several restaurants within the SERG Restaurant Group are also listed as participating in Thanksgiving dining this year, including Poseidon, Skull Creek Dockside, WiseGuys, Frankie Bones and Nectar Farm Kitchen.
These restaurants offer additional choices across the island for guests who may prefer something other than a resort dining experience.
Individual Thanksgiving menus, hours and pricing should be confirmed directly with each restaurant before making plans.
Thanksgiving meals to go on Hilton Head Island
Prefer to celebrate around your own dining table? Several local restaurants and kitchens are preparing Thanksgiving meals for pickup, making it easier to host without spending hours cooking.
Big Jim’s Thanksgiving To-Go
Big Jim’s is offering a prepared Thanksgiving meal designed to feed four to six people.
The package includes herb-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, two sides and a dessert, with additional items available for purchase.
Where: 7 Trent Jones Lane, Palmetto Dunes
Price: $150 for four to six people, plus a 23% service fee
Order deadline: Monday, November 23, by 5 p.m.
Pickup: Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Details: View Thanksgiving ordering information
Slowcountry BBQ & Grill
For a Thanksgiving feast with a barbecue twist, Slowcountry BBQ & Grill is offering a family meal featuring apple- and cherry-smoked turkey, gravy, cranberry chutney, three sides and Parker House rolls with whipped butter.
The meal also includes a choice of apple pie, pumpkin pie or banana bread pudding. Additional sides, desserts and smoked meats are available.
Price: $195, serving eight to 10 people
Order deadline: Thursday, November 19
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25, from 3–5 p.m. or Thursday, November 26, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Phone: 843-341-3473
Details: Slowcountry BBQ
Harbour Town Clubhouse Thanksgiving To-Go
The Sea Pines Resort is offering prepared Thanksgiving dishes for pickup from the Harbour Town Clubhouse.
Options include whole rotisserie turkeys and traditional holiday accompaniments, allowing families to assemble a Thanksgiving meal at home without preparing everything from scratch.
Where: 140 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines
Order deadline: Monday, November 23
Pickup: Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Phone: 843-842-1490
Details: The Sea Pines Resort
Palmetto Dunes General Store
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean turkey. The Palmetto Dunes General Store is offering a carryout menu featuring smoked Boston butt, ribs and smoked chicken, with choices of sides and dessert.
It’s a convenient alternative for families looking for a less traditional holiday meal.
Where: 1 Trent Jones Lane, Palmetto Dunes
Order deadline: Sunday, November 22, by 2 p.m.
Pickup: Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m.–noon
Details: Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving ordering
Additional Thanksgiving takeout options
SERG Takeout Kitchen and One Hot Mama’s are also listed as offering Thanksgiving takeout. Contact the businesses directly for their 2026 holiday menus, ordering instructions and pickup availability.
A Thanksgiving tradition: Community dinner at Hudson’s
Thanksgiving on Hilton Head Island isn’t only about restaurant reservations and family meals at home. It’s also an opportunity to come together as a community.
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner returns to Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, bringing residents and visitors together for a free holiday meal.
Sponsored by St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, the event welcomes people to share Thanksgiving with their neighbors.
When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Thursday, November 26
Where: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, 1 Hudson Road
Cost: Free
Details: Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Make your Thanksgiving plans early
Whether you’re booking a waterfront table, gathering the family for a holiday buffet or picking up a prepared meal, Thanksgiving is a popular dining day on Hilton Head Island.
Restaurants offering special menus may have limited seating, while takeout orders often close several days before the holiday. Check directly with each establishment for the latest information before finalizing your plans.
However you celebrate, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Thanksgiving in the Lowcountry — with or without doing the dishes.
