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Topside Waterfront Restaurant
The Topside Waterfront Restaurant in the Sea Pines Resort, specializes in the freshest, most pristine seafood available locally and flown in daily from various ports of call; prepared with minimal "fuss" to allow the "flavors of the sea" to take main stage; also featuring thick-cut steaks, handcrafted burgers, and great appetizers that make The Topside a "can't miss."
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61 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 61 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(38)
- special occasion(21)
- fit for foodies(17)
- romantic(17)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- notable wine list(14)
Topside Waterfront Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view, mediocre food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent place to see sunset, don't expect much from food. The view was the only thing that lifted rating from fair to good. Signature gumbo looked like bowl of "glop", flavor not bad but where were the crab & shrimp? Every entree comes with a stack of fried onion - maybe scallion?- on top. How is that possible? When you order from the DIY menu your fish will come stacked on your sides, yes, even if one of those sides is sweet potato fries! Amazing. Anyway, the fish was OK (I had snapper my friend Covina) and shrimp taco was good. Go with low expectations and you will not be disappointed."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 2 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful Sunset View, Good Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a very pleasant evening. Three of us dined here for Mother's Day and all tried fish dishes. Two of us had Cobia and one had red snapper. They were all well prepared. The fried green tomato appetizer was also very good. We shared the pecan pie and it may have the best we have ever tasted. We had a nice table and were treated to a beautiful sunset. All in all a very nice evening."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurnt never disappoints with great food and a fantastic view of the harbour. Wait staff is terrific and knowledgeable."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant was wonderful in all ways! The view is great old Cailibogue Bay and or the 18th hole of the golf course. For once arestauramnt where the portion of food is not so huge you feel stuffed looking at it and guilty if you can't finish it! We have been going to Hilton Head for 36 years and this was our first visit to this restaurant. And worth every minute."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great setting, excellent choice of seafood, well-prepared and delicious. Fried oyster appetizer is great!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great seafood and the view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great seafood and the view was picture perfect!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 7 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent view and the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent view and the food exceeded our expectation. Would definitely return when back on the island."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 8 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful view of the Lighthouse!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Beautiful view of the Lighthouse! It's a lively, slightly formal dining place. Food was amazing, from the bread & butter to the HUGE bowl of crab soup, to the fish special! Would absolutely go back!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Seafood Enthusiast
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For the price, The food was average and the selection was limited."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
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Review 10 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Server was a real pro. Extremely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Server was a real pro. Extremely prompt and correct. We had a nine top."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Fun place, but the food is
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun place, but the food is nothing special. Waitress forgot our salad - very hurried."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
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Review 12 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Awful Easter brunch experience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were quite disappointed with the Easter brunch menu. The oysters in the half shell were grainy and mushy, the shrimp soft and smelly. The side dishes were awful: tasteless bean salad, forgettable potato salad, baked pieces of sweet potato, collard greens. Absolutely nothing special. The prime rib and salmon were ok, nothing more. Even the bloody marys we ordered looked as if they had been sitting for a while, all watery on the top.
Honestly, I felt that paying 40 dollars ++ a person was ridiculous for the quality and quantity of food they served.
Never going back there...yuk!"
Honestly, I felt that paying 40 dollars ++ a person was ridiculous for the quality and quantity of food they served.
Never going back there...yuk!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 13 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sunset at Calibogue Cay
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We would have given this restaurant 5 stars, but we although we were seated immediately next to the window with a great sunset view, we were also next to the kitchen door in spite of our having made an open table reservation two days ahead. Fresh seafood was well prepared and presented. Our server seemed new, but was good."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 14 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
While our food was pretty
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While our food was pretty good, the service was terrible. Our appetizers didn't come out until 45 minutes after we ordered, despite our "server" saying they would be "out in just a minute." We finally cancelled the appetizers, at which time he said he would have the kitchen fire our entrees. Not 4 minutes later the supervisor brought over the appetizers, insisting that we have them. Not once did an apology cross our server's lips. He actually said at on point it was because they were busy! We decided not to mention that when we placed our order, only 4 other tables were occupied, and that the table of 6 next to us that ordered about 20 minutes after we did received their appetizers in an appropriate amount of time."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 15 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great view of the harbourtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great view of the harbourtown and golf course 18th hole."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 16 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great dining experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great dining experience. A bit pricey but worth it."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 17 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great fresh fish grilled to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great fresh fish grilled to perfection. I have dietary restrictions, and the kitchen was very accommodating ... prepared at least one item not even on the menu! Lovely water and Harbour Town views!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 18 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Topside is an anchor restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Topside is an anchor restaurant for Sea Pines, right at the light house in Harbor Town. It's a nice place to catch the sunset over the sound and have fresh fish prepared to order. Aside from the view, the interior is not particularly special and I have never found the food to be amazing."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
Special Features: scenic view, hot spot
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Review 19 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Great view, poor service and food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Over an hour wait for food, a waiter that seemed to disappear and not interested in waiting on us. Seafood over cooked and not seasoned very well. I had to ask the hostess to find him to get a check."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2002
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Review 20 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Located in a high tourist
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Located in a high tourist spot on Hilton Head, Topside probably caters mostly to tourists. As local residents, we are looking for better quality food, especially for the price. The service wasn't bad, it was just impersonal. And after we ordered dessert, we waited 20 minutes with no sign of the server - he should have told us that the little cake had to be freshly baked."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 21 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Arrived on time for a 7:00 reservation and was told we had a half hour wait even though the restaurant had many empty tables. Spoke briefly to the manager and he did not care at all. We called another restaurant and got in immediately. I would not count on the place for an important evening."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
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Review 22 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hilton Head and the South's finest
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This was a very nice experience from start to finish. I do recommend a reservation for dinner seating as the restaurant is small, but does give you plenty of room between tables and seating. The views are amazing as a second floor restaurant with 180 degrees of water front viewing at the base of the recognizable Hilton Head Island Lighthouse. You can see the famous 18th green at Harbour Town, the harbour, and the sound from where you eat. The menu is southern and seafood mixed together perfectly. As a lifetime resident of Florida and weekend fisherman who has traveled to Alaska, Maine, and other places, I have to admit this is the best seafood I have ever tasted. The side dishes were amazing as well."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food and View!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful dinner with friends enjoying the view of Calibogue Sound. Red snapper and Grouper prepared with chosen sauces. GREAT!!
Our server, Dereck was helpful and charming. A wonderful dining experience."
Our server, Dereck was helpful and charming. A wonderful dining experience."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 24 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Topside offers excellent food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Topside offers excellent food, especially seafood, with a view of the water that can't be matched any where. We like to go there for an early dinner this time of year in order to watch the sun set, and we were not disappointed. The blackened corvina, which both my wife and I had, was exquisite. We also enjoyed a relatively inexpensive South African wine that we had heard good things about, and it didn't disappoint either. The key lime pie for dessert was the best we've had, which says something since we in Key West 3 months ago & had key lime pie there several times. Finally, the service was perfect--just enough attention and with a personal touch. We will return."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 25 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I had a teriffic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I had a teriffic evening. I think the servers name was Ken - he was great."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 26 for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Go for the view, stay for the food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When we visit Hilton Head this is the place we head for a nice night out. We have seen several weddings on the golf course, and the view of the harbor cannot be beat. If you can be there for sunset you will really enjoy nature's show.
The food is great and the staff friendly."
The food is great and the staff friendly."
Dined on 12/28/2012
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Topside Waterfront Restaurant
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate