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Three Jazzy Dinner Clubs to Try on Hilton Head

Libby Wiersema Libby Wiersema
Libby Wiersema lived in California and Alabama before settling in South Carolina 38 years ago, where she's covered the state's best culinary offerings and tells the stories behind the food.
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Fun-rise: a phenomenon that happens once the sun sets over Hilton Head.

You might not find that in the dictionary, but it’s a real thing on the island. Cue up dinner, then drinks and music at a beach bar, right?

But if you’ve got a little jive, swing, bebop and boogie-woogie coursing through your veins, here’s a two-fer for you: Three venues where you can sit down to both a great meal and—wait for it—some of the region’s best jazz and blues artists.

Itching for some soulful sounds and eats? Scratch both at the same time when you visit these jazz and blues dinner clubs.

The Jazz Corner

steak, mashed potatoes and asparagus at the Jazz Corner
Succulent steaks and other expertly prepared dinners elevate the music experience at The Jazz Corner.

1000 William Hilton Parkway C-1
The Village at Wexford
843-842-8620

Backstory: Established by the late jazz luminary and historian, Bob Masteller, the Jazz Corner delivers a classic experience.

Vibe: Intimate, candlelit, sophisticated

Dress: Resort wear, smart casual

Bites: Apricot roasted duck, gorgonzola tortellini, Cajun shrimp and grits, herbed grilled filet mignon

Sounds: Past acts include Grammy Award-winning artist Ulysses Owens Jr.'s Generation Y Band; The Lavon Stevens Quartet featuring Grammy Award-Winning Saxophonist Kebbi Williams; The Martin Lesch Band

Notes: Two shows nightly, seven days a week. Dinner and show require reservations. Drinks and show only are first-come, first-served. Space is limited.

Kind of Blue

burger and fries at Kind of Blue
Hand-crafted eats, cocktails and live music make Kind of Blue a one-stop Hilton Head hotspot.

19 Dunnagan’s Alley
(843) 686-2868

Backstory: Established in 2022 at the south end of Hilton Head Island, this lively club presents live musical acts ranging from R&B to jazz to funk.

Vibe: Warm, inviting and refined, though things ramp up when the dancing begins

Dress: Nice casual

Bites: Wonton nachos, grilled ribeye, fried green tomatoes, baby back ribs, chicken and waffles

Sounds: Past acts include Sharp Five; Domino Theory; Marquies Singleton; Reggie Deas

Notes: Entertainment and dinner nightly; dueling piano show on Tuesdays; ticketed events; cover charges may apply for some events

Ruby Lee’s

46 Old Wild Horse Road
(843) 715-2122

Backstory: Owned by local Tim Singleton and his mother, Deborah Govan, Ruby Lee’s was named for Singleton’s late grandmother, who also inspired the menu.

Vibe: Warm brick and wood, Southern artwork, lively dance floor

Dress: Nice-casual

Bites: Three-piece fried chicken dinner, Ruby’s smothered hamburger steak, baby back ribs, oxtail stew

Sounds: Past acts include Beth Inabinett & For The FunK of It!; The Ross Band; Saxophonist David Glymph; Big Daddy Cade – B.B. King Tribute

Notes: Live shows Monday through Saturday; reservations recommended                          

Libby Wiersema
Libby Wiersema lived in California and Alabama before settling in South Carolina 38 years ago, where she's covered the state's best culinary offerings and tells the stories behind the food.