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ELA'S On the Water, Hilton Head Island, SC

ELA'S On the Water

4.7
4.7
6919 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards, ELA'S On the Water is a shining star on the Hilton Head scene. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by our culinary team of experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Located at Shelter Cove Harbour overlooking the marina and Broad Creek, ELA'S is known for the best water views on the island. A casual intimate interior, wrap around dining patio exterior, and nightly entertainment provided by local recording artists sets the perfect dining experience or location to host special events, private parties, or rehearsal dinners.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Enter Shelter Cove Harbour and follow Shelter Cove Lane to the private parking for guests.<br /><br />OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S <br /><br />For directions call our concierge at 843-785-3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 6,919 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Romantic

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ELA's On the Water offers a picturesque marina view and "impeccable service." The food is consistently praised for its quality, with standout dishes like the "short rib dinner" and "Lobster Ravioli." The atmosphere is enhanced by live piano music and a "nautical theme." Ideal for special occasions.

6,919 Reviews
  1. John

    Western NC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites on Hilton Head. The salmon Rockefeller was amazing!

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  2. Jenifer VIP

    Alabama15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Service, good, view, music, wine. Had oysters and calamari for apps. Calamari might have been the best I’ve ever had. Entrees were the scallops, grouper and lobster. Everything was top notch.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere! One of our favorite spots at Hilton Head! Steaks and seafood are top quality! Great spot for couples and friends! Live music too!

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  4. christinew VIP

    Charleston41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner at Ella’s was wonderful. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! We had the shrimp appetizer, grouper for dinner and the hummingbird cake for dessert. Can’t wait to go back again!

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  5. JohnZ

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Ela’s and just as good as the first. Great service! I recommend the salmon Rockefeller.

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  6. tom VIP

    Anchorage103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always and fish perfectly blackened that was moist and flavorful.

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  7. Russell

    New York State1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This will be the last time eating at Ela's , every year we eat there at least twice in the month we are at HHI. This was by far the worst everything that we have experienced in Hilton Head. The receptionist basically said we had to eat sit down at 7:30 p.m. and could not have a drink at the bar, five people. The waitress wanted to know what we wanted to eat before she even asked us if we wanted a drink while looking at the menu. When I ordered the Flounder, she said, "Am I sure I want that?" I asked if it was bad; she replied, "No, it was just very difficult to eat." So why was it on the menu? Five people did not enjoy their meal, and by 845 p.m., the restaurant was empty. Okay, I understand that—it was an early crowd, but basically, she stood over us, handing us the invoice. We paid and went downstairs, where we were told we could not get desert or a drink at the bar as they had already closed out. if you want to go home early- do not have reservations after a specific time. please do not punish the customers because they booked a 730 reservation. regardless if the food was good, we still would have been ok, but it was not.

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  8. anne VIP

    Toronto11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to see any hear the musician be sure to request a high top Great food and service Thanks!

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  9. Steve VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Service was perfect. Live music helped create a comfortable atmosphere. a really nice evening all around.

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  10. doug VIP

    Charleston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    always an excellent place to have a quality meal. Ambience is great. Service is always wonderful. Really enjoyed Ty--he was great. Honey lime shrimp very nice. Blackened snapper was outstanding. you can never go wrong with the experience at Ela's.

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FAQs

ELA'S On the Water offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-3030.

ELA'S On the Water is rated 4.7 stars by 6919 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for ELA'S On the Water

One Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Enter Shelter Cove Harbour and follow Shelter Cove Lane to the private parking for guests.<br /><br />OMNI RESORT / MARRIOTT RESORT / WESTIN RESORT offer free shuttles to ELA'S <br /><br />For directions call our concierge at 843-785-3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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