Freshfields Restaurants at Kiawah Island

Freshfields, just a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bike ride from Kiawah Island, offers a variety of casual dining options perfect for a relaxed meal. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and more budget-friendly prices, Freshfields Restaurants at Kiawah Island​ provide a great alternative to the dining scene on the island. Whether you’re craving a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, Freshfields’ restaurants offer diverse options that cater to all tastes.

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Freshfields Restaurants at Kiawah Island
Casual Dining Restaurants

A classic bacon cheeseburger and waffle fries served at King Street Grille, a recommended casual sports bar on Kiawah Island.

King Street Grille (Recommended!)

Casual Sports Bar

Sports bar offering delicious appetizers, salads, burgers, wings, and your favorite beverages. Dine while watching sports on large screen TVs. The perfect spot for a casual family lunch or dinner with fantastic service. Off-season specials include half-price burgers every Wednesday and half-price salads every Tuesday.

Reservations Not Available

Freshly prepared deli sandwich from a Harris Teeter Deli, a popular dining option on Kiawah Island, served on a black plate.

Harris Teeter Deli

Deli

Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a leisurely lunch, the store’s deli and hot bar have a wide variety of options from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily to satisfy your hunger and cravings. Inside and outdoor seating available.

A gourmet pizza topped with arugula and shaved cheese from La Tela Pizzeria on Kiawah Island, highlighting the island's Italian cuisine offerings.

La Tela Pizzeria

Pizzeria & Italian Cuisine

Serving Neapolitan style pizza and traditional Italian cuisine since 2009. Their dishes feature eggs from pasture-raised chickens in South Carolina, shrimp from South Carolina waters, and wine from a family-run vineyard in Piedmont, Italy.

A gourmet deli sandwich with fresh sprouts, paired with a refreshing frose from The Co-Op on Kiawah Island, embodying the casual yet refined dining experience.

The Co-Op Frosé & Eatery

Gourmet Deli

Experience the ultimate gourmet deli dining at Co Op Frosé & Eatery! Enjoy world-famous FROSÉ, stellar sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and $1 coffee. Don’t miss out on the delicious breakfast and luchh menu including the finest coffee beans. Savor the best in gourmet deli dining!

The serene outdoor dining area of Salty Dog Cafe at Kiawah Island, featuring ample seating under beige umbrellas with a picturesque marshland backdrop.

Salty Dog Cafe

Waterfront Cafe

Salty Dog boasts a terrific view of Bohicket Creek. There’s a cozy bar inside, but most of the action takes place on the multi-level decks. Open for lunch and dinner, it’s a popular, high-energy hangout for tan, fun-loving locals and tourists of all ages. Accessible by boat. Seafood platters, burgers, and sides — plus a great view with outdoor seating.

Reservations Not Available

Freshfields Restaurants at Kiawah Island
Fine Dining Restaurants

Elegant shrimp avocado tower served with crisp tortilla chips at Hege's Restaurant, Kiawah Island's destination for exquisite French cuisine.

Hege's Restaurant (Recommended!)

French Cuisine

At Hege’s French Bistro, classic French and international cuisine meets coastal hospitality. Focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients and culinary expertise, the restaurant offers a casual and inviting atmosphere. Indulge in dishes prepared with classical sauces for a delightful dining experience.

Inside Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill on Kiawah Island with its warm ambiance and inviting red chairs at the sushi bar.

Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi Bar & Grill

Authentic Japanese cuisine, signature sushi rolls, traditional hibachi entrees and creative Asian fusion dishes in a laid back atmosphere with indoor and patio seating. The full bar offers an extensive selection of wine, beer, sake and house made cocktails.

Freshfields Restaurants at Kiawah Island
Ice Cream, Coffee & Wine

Vincent's Drug Store & Soda Fountain on Kiawah Island, featuring a classic diner-style counter with blue and white checkered flooring.

Vincent's Drug Store & Soda Fountain

Old Fashioned Soda Fountain

An old-fashioned drug store complete with a charming soda fountain and a focus on delightful ice cream and malt creations. Experience the essence of a bygone era, where the sweet simplicity of ice cream takes center stage.

Bustling morning scene inside Java Java Coffee House on Kiawah Island, with patrons enjoying freshly brewed coffee and pastries.

Java Java Coffee House

Coffee Shop

Get wired with Italian-style espresso, gourmet chocolate, breakfast pastries and sandwiches, paninis, chicken salad, and wireless internet access. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Village Green.

Contemporary FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen on Kiawah Island with an extensive selection of wines displayed in a sleek, modern setting.

FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen

Wine Bar

Kiawah’s signature wine bar. 48 different wines and 48 craft beers offered everyday. They also offer light fare: cheese, charcuterie, bruschetta, flatbreads, paninis, salads and a few desserts. The wines are dispensed using Wine Stations. All of their wines are available to purchase by the bottle to take home.

Reservations Recommended

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The elegant facade of The Sanctuary Resort at Kiawah Island, showcasing luxury accommodation amidst lush landscapes.

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Patrons enjoying a lively dining atmosphere at a restaurant on Johns Island near Kiawah, reflecting the island's vibrant restaurant scene.

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