Thanksgiving approaches, and this year, you want to do something different and meaningful. We think you should celebrate Thanksgiving on Hilton Head! You can rent a beautiful home from Island Getaway Rentals with a fully furnished kitchen and spacious dining rooms, and cook a magnificent meal for you and your loved ones. Don’t feel like cooking? You can go out to eat at one of the wonderful restaurants that are open for Thanksgiving Day, or get a dinner to-go! No matter what you choose to do, Hilton Head is a fantastic place to spend the holiday. You'll leave with memories that will last a lifetime.
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In This Blog
- Places to Eat on Thanksgiving
- Cook Dinner at Your Vacation Rental
- Book Your Hilton Head Thanksgiving Getaway
- Frequently Asked Questions About Thanksgiving on Hilton Head
Places to Eat on Thanksgiving
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is a tradition that brings people together for a giant meal. Join locals and visitors to celebrate a good cause, as the dinner helps provide food for those in need and supports families throughout the year, thanks to generous donations. In fact, this entire event is donation based!
This year, the menu is truly scrumptious. Enjoy slow-roasted turkey breast, bacon-braised ham hock collards, black-eyed peas, Southern cornbread stuffing, and house-made banana pudding. These are just a few of the many marvelous dishes you can expect to find at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner!
- Cost: Free!
- Hours: November 27, 2025; 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Location: 1 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Fish Camp
Fishcamp on Broad Creek is a welcoming destination for both locals and visitors to enjoy delicious meals in a historic waterfront setting. Enjoy cocktails, local beer, and wine at the outdoor bar. You can also bring your furry friend and relax on the pet-friendly patio while taking in breathtaking sunset views over Broad Creek.
This holiday, their creative, seafood-inspired menu puts a Lowcountry spin on traditional Thanksgiving fare. Of course they serve turkey and all the fixings, but also whip up pan-seared red drum with vegetable yellow rice and lemon butter; surf and turf with grilled asparagus and roasted rainbow potatoes; and a king crab boil with andouille sausage, red potatoes, and corn on the cob. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with a Southern classic of pecan pie with vanilla whipped cream. Yum! By the time you’re done, you’ll be truly satisfied and ready for a nap.
- Cost: Options are priced per dish
- Hours: November 27, 2025; 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: 11 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Wise Guys
Wise Guys offers a luxurious dining experience, featuring a modern bar and lounge, that creates a unique urban atmosphere on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy the exceptional ambience, expansive bar, and award-winning wine list with over 200 bottles!
For Thanksgiving, you can expect to find a sophisticated take on classic dishes. Try their hand-carved rotisserie NY strip roast, butter-poached salmon, or wood-fired lasagna for entrees. Side dishes include Yukon gold whipped potatoes, roasted broccoli cauliflower gratin, and sage and sausage cornbread stuffing. For dessert, order a caramel apple crisp, flourless chocolate torte, or a pumpkin pie. This meal will be truly delicious.
To-Go Orders: Want to eat dinner in the comfort of your vacation rental? Get dinner to-go! Each package serves 8-10 people. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 21st. The cost is $250 for oven-roasted turkey, and $350 for the rotisserie prime rib.
- Cost: $50 per person
- Hours: November 27, 2025; 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Location: 1513 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
One Hot Mama’s
If you want to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving at your Island Getaway Rentals vacation home without cooking, a To-Go Dinner from One Hot Mama’s is the perfect choice. Their menu is enormous and offers a wide variety of choices that can feed anywhere from four to 25 people.
Bring home a traditional turkey dinner that serves eight people for $209, which includes fried or smoked turkey, gravy, cornbread stuffing, buttered mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. If you’re interested in other options, One Hot Mama’s has got you covered. You can choose from brown sugar-glazed spiral-sliced ham or whole hickory-smoked Boston butt. Additional sides include mac and cheese and collard greens. No Thanksgiving meal is complete without dessert, and you can choose from chocolate chip pecan pie, key lime pie, and sweet potato pie. This feast is truly a crowd pleaser!
- Cost: Starting at $209 for a Traditional Turkey Dinner. Other options are priced per dish.
- Hours: November 27, 2025; Cold food pickups are 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, hot food pickups are 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Location: 35 Office Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Cook Dinner at Your Vacation Rental
Of course there's always the option to cook your own meal in one of our fully equipped kitchens and have a Thanksgiving soiree at your luxurious vacation rental. If this is the route you want to take, you'll need to know where to go grocery shopping! Here are a few supermarkets you can find on Hilton Head:
- The Fresh Market: 890 William Hilton Pkwy #110, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Publix: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Kroger: 42 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Harris Teeter: 33 Office Park Rd Ste 100, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- Piggly Wiggly: 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Book Your Hilton Head Thanksgiving Getaway
Featured Rental: 2 Brigantine
Now that you’re ready to celebrate Thanksgiving on Hilton Head, it’s time to book your home away from home. Here at Island Getaway Rentals, we have so many wonderful houses for you to stay in. Our homes feature fully equipped kitchens and inviting dining rooms, making them perfect for a holiday meal. There are loads of other amenities, too! Book a pet-friendly rental so you can bring your best friend with you while you’re away. Want an ocean view? Stay in a beachfront rental just steps from the water.
If all this sounds enticing, then browse our vacation rentals today!
Frequently Asked Questions About Thanksgiving on Hilton Head
What is the weather like on Hilton Head at Thanksgiving?
The weather in November is warm and balmy, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. This weather is perfect for walking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors on a porch or patio. Bring layers for the evening when the temperature cools down!
Is there a Turkey Trot on Hilton Head at Thanksgiving?
There’s a Turtle Trot! The Palmetto Dunes Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K, to be precise. Lace up your running shoes and head to the beach, which is where you'll run, jog, and walk. After running this race, you’ll be ready for a feast.
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