Escape to Kiawah!

Dining

Chez Fish has a great selection of dishes featuring wonderful fresh local shrimp, fish, scallops and lobster, plus gourmet and Lowcountry accompaniments. Visit the adjacent seafood counter for fresh fish, shellfish, and soups.  Chez Fish is located about a mile from the main gate on the left (heading off-island) at 3966 Betsy Kerrison Pky.

Southern Kitchen, a traditional Southern-style, casual kitchen serving Lowcountry favorites such as chicken and waffles and biscuits and gravy. Every dish is prepared in true Southern style with the freshest of ingredients. Relax on the screened porch with one of their signature bloody Mary's. Located in The Straw Market in the West Beach Village. Serving breakfast all day. 

The Ocean Room is Kiawah's signature restaurant. Updated menu items appear seasonally with an emphasis on local steaks and seafood. Pampering service and dramatic ocean views are not to be missed. Located at The Sanctuary Hotel, two private dining rooms and an elegant lounge furnished in mahogany and leather enhance this incomparable oceanfront dining room.   We enjoyed a spectacular Thanksgiving meal in 2007 and highly recommend this restaurant for a special dinner.  They have also recently added a sushi lounge featuring fresh catch-of-the-day and seasonal items.

Hege's Kiawah features a recently revamped menu with classic, French-inspired cuisine in a casual and inviting atmosphere. Hege’s menu features fresh and seasonal local products and they also offer a children's menu. This is a great place for a really nice dinner and a great bottle of wine.  Located in Freshfield’s Village.

Most of the golf courses also have grills or restaurants, so be sure to check them out as well!

There are many wonderful restaurants off the island in Charleston.

Shopping

Freshfields Village- Located at the entrance to the island, just off the traffic circle, this shopping area is a can’t-miss destination.  Whether you need to pick up some bagels and coffee for breakfast, or to shop for that special Lowcountry souvenir to take back home, you can find it at Freshfields. It has all the basics, such as a deluxe grocery store, (The Village Market, which has a Starbucks and a wine shop), a Bank of America branch, a drug store, ice cream parlor and a coffee place, as well as many other wonderful shops, restaurants, antique stores and art galleries.  There are also medical and dental facilities and a postal shop.

Freshfields Farmers Market is held every Tuesday in the summer.

The Shops at The Sanctuary - Seven stores at the island's 4-star hotel include an art gallery, a pro shop, a gourmet shop, a logo shop as well as a few clothing boutiques and an art gallery.

The Shops at Kiawah– Also known as The Straw Market and located at the West Village, it has everything from resort shopping to ice cream.  Click on link for The Shops at The Sanctuary.

Bohicket Marina- More stores that greatly resemble The Straw Market, but you'll also find restaurants and a nice place to walk around after sunset with great views of the marina.  Located on Seabrook Island on the other side of the roundabout.

The General Store is located right next to the main Kiawah Island security gate.  It has the essentials: beer, chips, fried chicken, sunscreen, beach supplies, fishing gear, etc. They also have gas pumps.

Ice Cream! 

There are three places to find ice cream on the island:

• Marble Slab Creamery is in Freshfield's Village and serves made-for-you creations.
• Inn-Side Scoop is in the West Beach Village and serves ice cream cones and sundaes and is open in the summer.
• Finally, there is an ice cream shop at The Sanctuary Hotel called Beaches and Cream which serves ice cream and smoothies, as well as light breakfast and lunch items.