Ela's Blu Water Grille
American Restaurant$$$$
Hilton Head Island
"Delicious seafood, great ambiance and amazing view of the harbour!"(5 Tips)
"Delicious food, great service, live music, beautiful Harbour view."(2 Tips)
"Try the steak, to die for!!"(2 Tips)
"The calamari, crab cakes, and grouper are delicious."(3 Tips)
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- Melina B.June 3, 2012Excellent everything! Delicious food, great service, live music, beautiful Harbour view. Try the mahi mahi or the grouper (both amazing). Waited a while to sit outside but it was so worth it!Upvote2Downvote
Darlene LaneJuly 16, 2016Great dinner with family at Ela's. We had Grouper, Butternut stuffed ravioli's, Top Sirloin and chopped salads. The meal was great and the service was good too. Enjoyed the scenery.Upvote2Downvote
mrhamAugust 22, 2014The calamari, crab cakes, and grouper are delicious. Very friendly staff. Great environment. Live music. Generally, just a solid place for dinner.Upvote2Downvote
Andy StricklandJune 14, 2016The calamari may the be the best I've had. Great staff, so nice. Make reservations though.
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CindySeptember 1, 2012Great find! Wonderful location, great view, fabulous food! Well worth the trip, a new island favorite.
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Ann-MarieNovember 7, 2013Lobster Bisque right combination of flavors and lovely accents
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Briana M.July 17, 2012If you love calamari...you have never had any better! The best! You will not be disappointed!UpvoteDownvote- Julie HanDecember 27, 2013Delicious seafood, great ambiance and amazing view of the harbour!UpvoteDownvote
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront ResortAugust 17, 2011An amazing view of the Harbour! You can see instantly why Paula Abdul had to try it.UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(843) 785-3030
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