How do you get to Daufuskie Island? Find all your answers HERE
How do you get to Daufuskie Island? Find all your answers HERE
LOCAL DINING
Fresh + Local
No cookie-cutter dining here! There are several local places on the island, all are unique with delicious food and a distinct island vibe...Best of all you can reach all of them by golf cart, biking, or walking.
Restaurant days and hours of operation vary seasonally and by business. We highly encourage all renters contact the business directly for operational times during their stay dates.
Old Daufuskie Crab Company
Super casual with inside and outside colorful tables and chairs, and often featuring bands on weekends. If you're lucky, they'll be serving Ernestine's famous Deviled Crab! This restaurant is one of the best places to watch the sunset so grab a drink and head over to the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Weekends during warm seasons feature breakfast at the Daufuskie Crab Shack.
Reservations not needed.
(843) 785-6652
Lucy Bell's Cafe
Located in the Historic District at the intersection of School Road and Benjie’s Point. Open for lunch every day except Monday. Offers take-out option. Extremely casual, reservations not needed. Very popular with the locals; big meals for a good price.
(843) 341-6477
D'Fuskie's Store and Eatery
Located at the county dock, D'Fuskie's offers a traditional General Store, along with home-made pizza, a deli counter, and an adjoining bar. Several evenings a week casual meals are provided such as "Thursday Taco Night."
Melrose Oyster House, Raw Bar and Beach Club
The Sportsman at Melrose
Bell’s at the Beach
At the end of the beautiful Avenue of Oaks, Bell’s at the Beach features a pleasant dining room, bar with TVs and casual seating, and outside tables. Situated by the Melrose beach with a view of Hilton Head, this recently reopened restaurant offers a great chef and a laid back but upscale dining experience. Dinner reservations recommended.
School Grounds Coffee
Locals think this is the best coffee shop in the world! Great coffee, tea, and chocolate drinks offered in the old lunchroom of the historic Mary Fields School. Often homemade cookies and muffins are available. Proprietors Pam and Brian Cobb are genuinely interested in their visitors, and will be good friends by the time you depart.
Island Shack Cafe
The Daufuskie Island Distillery
Experience the best of The Daufuskie Distillery with captivating tours and delightful tastings of their crafted vodka, rum, and bourbon. While it's a haven for spirits enthusiasts, the distillery warmly welcomes families for enjoyable, family-friendly lunches, making it an all-inclusive destination for everyone to savor.
