I’ve enjoyed every restaurant I have tried in Kiawah until this one. We saw the mixed reviews of this place and didn’t know what to think. But on our last night (Friday) we were willing to give it a shot. No online ordering offered (welcome to the 21st century!). Ok fine, only option was to place a to go order at 540pm by telephone for a 20 inch cheese pizza. Lady on the phone repeated back, “20 inch cheese pizza.” No way to mess this up right? Wrong! An hour and a half hour later, everyone starving for “real Italian pizza.” What I got instead was a 14 inch pizza (that only measures 12 inches across) that was paper thin and had almost no identifiable cheese. Eight tiny slices that only fed one adult and two children for 20 bucks. At 715pm the lady answering the phones was still telling callers an hour and a half wait for pizza. In the age of AI this sounds like a very unscientific prediction of a business that is lost in their own spaghetti sauce.

We had an outstanding experience at La Tela Pizzeria! We happened upon this restaurant and it was super busy, but we were able to take a seat at the counter. We had great service and we enjoyed watching the kitchen in action. The star of our dinner was homemade lasagne …from scratch mozzarella, noodles, sauce and etc! Such a delicious dish! Our pizza was amazing as well! I can highly recommend this place!

La Tel proved itself to be a wonderful place for food, drink and atmosphere. We came here after listening to music at the amphitheater…great choice!

It's been a while since we last had pizza from La Tela Pizzeria. We have eaten here multiple times in the past. We were always pleased with the food and the service. Unfortunately, this last time we were highly disappointed. We had ordered two pizzas take-out: one was the mushroom pizza and the other was the sausage pizza. The mushroom pizza had an excessive amount of mushrooms - more than 1 cup per slice (arugula in a separate container due to take-out order). The sausage pizza had minimal sausage, at least compared to the amount of mushrooms on the mushroom pizza. While we appreciate the interesting pizza combinations on their menu, it is not well-rounded overall. Disappointed - we will not be back.

Really great food and service. It was a little loud and there was some trouble accommodating our larger group but they did a good job managing that. Not giving 5 stars because there was no place to change our infants diaper. I tried both bathrooms and ended up moving some decorations to change my son’s diaper on the decorative furniture. Pictures are from both of their bathrooms and the diaper changing options.

We were visiting Kiawah and heard great things about this place. It did not disappoint. They were packed when we showed up (which is always a good sign), but the staff handled it like pros. Super friendly and on top of it even with the craziness. The crispy calamari and pizza were great too. Fresh toppings and the perfect amount of char. The wait is long but worth it! We will be back.

Gluten-free options were super limited. They did have GF pasta but my only options were eggplant Parmesan for $26 (which I didn't order) or a very small salad for the entree and ice cream for dessert. The butternut squash salad was really good, just very small - very pretty center of the plate, not filling. The food was really good but I left hungry due to few options. I thought the prices were very high too. Restaurant was very crowded and noisy on a weeknight. Service was great. In their defense, the menu doesn't mention gluten-free at all - I was going by the previous reviews and others had said they had options.

Café Eugenia is on the other side of the main street facing the water. The outside tables offer a nice view of the water across the street, while the inside is cozy with fresh flowers and throw pillows. The whole Cafe is set up and a really cute way and is very clean... Including the bathroom! The menu is extensive with too many amazing options to choose from. My daughter and I shared a Meat Quiche, heated. It was thick and tasty. We were tempted by all the treats from the bakery side (including many vegan and gluten free options), but I had a vanilla Cortada and my daughter had caramel steamed milk. I will definitely be returning!

Went with my wife this morning and it was great! Got a sausage egg cheese biscuit and bacon egg cheese croissant - both were fantastic! Even better than the breakfast sandwiches are the pastries! Highly recommend. 100x better than Java Java nearby - much better food, service, and atmosphere.

So many gluten-free options! Healthy options too. I didn't choose healthy today - had a breakfast biscuit that was gluten-free and I was amazing! Tasted like a regular biscuit. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Sunroom seating inside looked very nice too.

Café Eugenia is a place lot of my clients recommended. Today, my son and I have a chance for a quick breakfast and brunch. Definitely Gorgeous Place; kind staffs, great atmosphere, more than enough food and drinks. Highly recommended!

super cute place to get a pastry or your coffee every day on the island, nice place to sit (when the construction is done) right on the water, the fun seasonal coffees are so good, sisters and i had the raspberry white mocha the cherry mocha and the cherry matcha

Such a lovely spot with friendly and helpful staff! Their matcha is lightly sweetened and they have dairy free milks. They offer several gluten free baked goods too! The chocolate tahini bar was so delicious!

The Zucchini bread, the dark chocolate cookies, the pasta salad! We ended up with one of almost everything to go, in addition to our coffees and quiche we ate inside. Everything is delicious, well portioned, and beautiful. Love this cute spot for breakfast and being able to take something for lunch later. The people behind the counter were welcoming, helpful, and quick. This place is a gem!

The seating... And we sat and we sat, and we kept seated. We thought maybe we're on the wrong side of the bar. Service with a "smile" not hardly. This person wouldn't even make eye contact, much less get our drinks and order correct. We were there long enough, waiting , that others joked about it ordering dinner, and yes they left. But her friends had all her attention, which was strange since she seemed adult enough to know better. We will not be back .

Kids food was reasonably priced and portions were solid. The seafood platter was not great and looked thrown together quickly, but tacos were fantastic. The view and atmosphere were also wonderful. I would probably go back just for that part of the experience.

The only game in town. Great bar setup, good bar food. Very pricey, but hey can't beat their location, staff is friendly and as I mentioned they really are the only game in town. Good bar seats, nice table seating as well. All with a nice breeze.

Bit pricey but food was great and views were amazing. You do need a membership or the day visit pass ($55) to go here.

Beautiful view and scenery. The drinks are overpriced and below average though.

What a great place! Beautiful, casual, great food and service. We love going. Try the tacos.

Best beach side bar within 150 miles. Fight Me!

It’s become a tradition for our family to end our Kiawah Island vacation with dinner at Hege’s. We’ve been coming here for a few years now, and the food and service is always top notch. We've been lucky enough to have Will as our server the past 3 times, and he’s remembered random drink orders and my son’s allergies with many months between visits. He’s the best! Whenever we come to Hege’s we feel like family, and we leave with lasting memories and full tummies. Would highly recommend!

They hosted our family of 3, one being a 3 year old. They were quite hospitable and patient. The dress code appeared to be casual, but a collared shirt and jeans appeared to be acceptable despite some wearing Tshirts. We started with the French onion soup (amazing) and the low country she crab soup (also amazing). For the main course, bacon wrapped filet. The filet was incrediblely tender. The steaks were peppered which I enjoyed, but the wife could have done with less. We added a lobster tail (4 minis) which was good. For dessert, key lime pie and creme brulee. The creme brulee was incredible, the key lime pie was pretty good. I enjoyed this meal with a house old fashioned with fig. It was delicious and a creative way to serve an old fashioned. Would definitely return.

Hege’s is one of the best kept secrets in Chuck and an incredible value. Way out of the way in Fresh Fields on Kiawah, Hege’s adds fine dining with generous portions. Say it again GENEROUS portions. First course we ordered 3 appetizers - our first mistake. They are huge. The escargot of course isnt a lot of food, but is served proper- in the shell and with full silverware and escargot tongs. Nice touch! The beef tartar is probably 8+ ounches of beef, seasoned well and topped with a raw egg. This alone is a meal. The Pate which described as “3 slices” is actually 3 massive slices. As in - serving of meatloaf slices. This eats like a charcuterie board and is also a small meal. Mains - a coconut curry halibut and rice, and seafood linguine. Both solid dishes. They had my trifecta of desserts - cheesecake, key lime, and chocolate cake - but at this point we were too stuffed to eat any. Highly recommend stopping in and having a few apps as a light dinner. Hege’s is a win and all about value. Not cheap, but in this case you are getting a bit more than you pay for compared to most in town.

We had dinner, party of 8, last Thursday. I've been to Hege's many times and always had a great experience. They have taken it to a new level! Amy was an amazing server, professional and accommodating. Scott was wonderful setting us up, even got our wine on the patio as we waited for friends. Their attention to detail and service was top notch! All of us raved about the food, many had the Halibut special. It was a phenomenal experience.

My wife and I shared a prime steak, with gratin potatoes, brussel sprouts, and the salad special. The steak and salad were very good but the rest was meh. The service was great, thanks to our server, Kevin. The atmosphere was very nice.

Beautiful dishes with well-balanced, inventive flavors. Attentive wait staff and management. Truly a treat.

Nice restaurant near Kiawah. Beautiful paintings throughout create a nice, upscale (but not too upscale!) atmosphere. People dressed nice and some were more casual. The food was really good. We had the duck and it was cooked to perfection

Stopped here on a whim just to pick up lunch real quick while on vacation. The enchilada was surprisingly wonderful and flavorful! The queso was also delicious but the chips were lackluster, which I didn’t know was possible in a chip, and definitely skip the Spanish rice! There was nothing Spanish about it. The staff was super friendly though & they had super quick service!

I had such a great experience being served by Jana! From the moment we were seated, she was warm, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. She made sure our drinks were never empty, got our orders exactly right, and checked in at just the right times. Jana has a great attitude, a genuine smile, and made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and enjoyable. You can tell she really cares about her customers. I’d definitely come back and ask for her again—she’s a true asset to the team!

Peruvian shrimp tacos, blackened shrimp taco. There was no difference in the shrimp, both looked like they came straight out of a bag of frozen shrimp. Fried Fish taco had breading that was way too salty. The coleslaw that came on one of the tacos had no sauce. Onions were way too big in pico. So only flavor was raw onion. Driest tacos i have ever eaten. Just stick with having a beer at this place

We visit Kiawah frequently and loved this restaurant when it opened. Recently the service has been poor and slow. The quality of the food has declined and they are often out of menu items even on Saturday night. Love this restaurant in Greenville SC where it is properly managed.

We rarely leave reviews. We have been to the one in MT Pleasant several times. We wanted something easy and then go catch sunrise. We got there and got seated after 15 min and I had to go up after 10 minutes of waiting to even be greeted. Then we waited 5 more minutes so we went back up to ask for drinks and an appetizer. Waited a total of 35 min for our tacos. Our waitress then finally came out bringing our appetizer, didn’t say sorry or anything. We asked for the manager and he basically acted like it wasn’t a big deal for the terrible service because they were busy. We were blown away at the lack of caring for his customers and lack of service or food times. He also mentioned there is only 4 restaurants on Kiawah. A lot of excuses. We won’t be returning sadly!

Great tacos and lots of options. Special taco of the day was caprese and it was fantastic! Lots of gluten-free options to choose from. Nice atmosphere and quick service. Fair prices too, especially for the area. Highly recommend!

All the staff looked and acted so miserable. Restaurant was half empty and we were told at least 55-60 minute wait. Since our group had mostly kids, they basically took over an empty table, and finally the hostess just said "take the table" (well, it obviously wasn't being used!) Food was subpar and below average. I ordered a chimichanga and they said they were out of rice!?! At a Mexican restaurant? Drinks were blah and nothing special. It was my son's birthday- I made a point of telling them that- and the response was "oh it's everyone's birthday tonight, apparently"- as if I was making it up?- and then didn't even acknowledge it. The entire experience was awful- will never go back.