Hege’s

Had the special — wienerschnitzel and it was the best veal I have ever had. Partner had the oven roasted sea bass that was cooked to perfection.
Started with salads that were perfectly seasoned and fresh.
Coming from NY we are critical — but this place was exceptionally good. Came back a second time and different meal was equally as satisfying.
Pleasant and friendly staff. Fairly priced.
A must if staying on Kiawah.
Enjoy !!

Really great food, loved the shrimp and the she crab soup. Excellent service. Didn’t care for the chocolate brownie dessert. Kind of weak draft beer selection.

To claim the food was phenomenal is an understatement. We ordered the Seafood Trio and the Scallop special. The ambiance was great and our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. I think his name was Nick. We will definitely be returning.

Best dinner on the island and one of my top 5 meals all time!
I started with the she crab soup and it forever raised the bar; just incredible. There was so much crab meat in the soup, many pieces that were the size of my fingers. I’m not sure if I will be able to order she crab soup at other establishments again. I could go on — but just order it!
For the entrée, I went with the special — seared scallops in a miso broth, bok choy, shiitakes. It was fantastic and was a different preparation than what I am familiar with. My wife had the steak au poivre and mentioned it was the best steak she ever had. I had a bite and was very impressed.
Service was wonderful, very attentive and made great recommendations. Our server was knowledgeable on the menu and specials. The manager stopped by to ensure everything was well and to thank us for coming in.

Spectacular food. Excellent service. Perfect place for a nice evening near Charleston.

One of kiawah’s better restaurants. Excellent food and ambiance. Be careful though and pace yourself food tended to be heavy albeit delicious!

The food was ok. and we had an outstanding waiter… but… this was a family vacation. and my children have not seen each other in months… we were told by the manager that we needed to quiet it down… seriously. we were not drunk or loud. we were having a good time. The manager handled this so poorly. and the guests in question were so rude to us. So to my friends in Charlotte where we live, that frequent Kiawah this is not a place I would recommend.
Obviously you need to dine in silence…

Delicious! Nice menu choices with excellent service. The Breakfast dishes are a bit rich but are very decadent and tasty when not minding calories. Restaurant could have better ambiance with a different table layout offering a bit more privacy.

Excellent dinner for 8 and everyone enjoyed their meals except hamburger !
Crab cakes and entrée salads were excellent
Atmosphere and service excellent
Will come back!!!

What a disappointment.
The vibe I got from all the staff was at best unhappy, like everyone was a bit stressed and didn’t really like working there. One guy working the back section of the restaurant looked downright angry every time he picked up drinks from the bar.
I ordered one of the appetizer specials — Korean BBQ shrimp with «Kim chi vegetables»…it was OK but the pickled cucumber slices had nothing to do with Kim chi (I.E. not fermented and not spicy).
Main course…½ a roast chicken with sauteed spinach. ($ 33.00)
It was bad… soggy skin, breast meat that tasted like sawdust, the spinach looked like it was nuked. The bartender asked how is was, I said underwhelming, then corrected myself and said it really isn’t very good. She did ask if I wanted anything else but I declined.
I sat for awhile, not touching the food, and eventually she came back and asked if I would like a box. (Honestly, I’m not making this up.)
Obviously I declined.
Eventually I was asked if I wanted dessert. Again declined.
The bill is presented, chicken is taken off but she charged me $ 8 for the spinach that I didn’t eat, which I refused to pay for. Unfortunately, I saw her condescending look/​rolling eyes in the bar mirror as she turned to make the adjustment.
No apology from anyone, and the hostess ignored me on the way out.
Clearly this is the result of the complacency that comes from a captive audience.
Ranks as one of my top ten worst dining experiences.

Ther is NOTHING we didn’t like about Hege’s fro start to finish. We opted for the Prix Fixe menu and were all pleased with not only the quantity, but also the quality of every dish. Then there was dessert… fabulous and plenty of it. We will return before we head north again.

Great seafood mixed grill with mussels, clams, lobster and more. Fine dining on Kiawah.

Excellent, excellent! My wife and I had the mixed seafood grill. The lobster tail was outstanding and the shrimp and crab cake was delicious. Great meal and we would go back when we are back on Kiawah Island! Highly recommend this place!

Best restaurant on the island. Great food and great service. Has a very nice bar area to have a few cocktails before a nice dinner.

Wonderful meal! Great wine selection, friendly and knowledgeable server, Nick.
Each course was fantastic! Started with the PEI mussels and escargot gratinee. Both were delicious. I had the sea bass special and my husband had the steak frites. Each bite better than the last.
Cappuccino and dessert, profiteroles, were perfect! Definitely recommend and will make this a repeat!

The food was excellent, but over priced. Will visit again because of service. Good wine selection, great location. A little more flair please!

During a recent family reunion vacation on Seabrook Island, our group of 25 made reservations for dinner here and considering the challenges faced to please such a large party comprised of every age group, our dinner could not have been better.
Big kudos to our host, Scott. He was extremely polite, prompt and professional as he took charge and directed the wait staff before, during and after our meal. The pace of the evening was consistent and perfect; at no point were was anyone in our party left wanting for anything or feeling neglected, nor did we ever feel rushed. No easy task with a party of 25!
The food was fantastic. For starters, all our appetizers came at the same time and each was hot, fresh and delicious. I had fried oysters that were top notch and also tried the crab soup which was smooth, creamy, flavorful and rich without being too heavy.
Following the apps, all of our dinners were also presented together and all were hot and fresh. I opted for a petit filet mignon myself and boy, was I glad I did. Cooked perfectly at medium rare (just as I asked), it was easily one of the top 3 steaks I’ve ever eaten. Excellent char on the outside and buttery, tender and soft throughout. The sauce boat served alongside the steak had an outstanding homemade steak sauce that perfectly complimented the beef. Wow.
Timely and uniform service of our dessert followed where I had a perfectly sized slice of fresh key lime pie with a splash of raspberry sauce that really took it over the top.
Not inexpensive, but if you’re like me and you place value in high quality ingredients, careful preparation and impeccable service, Hege’s is worth every penny. Highly reccommend.

We had an incredible meal here on our last night in Kiawah. We called the day before for reservations, and were seated promptly when we arrived. Just to be safe I would recommend calling for reservations, the restaurant filled up pretty quickly.
Our waitress, Cynthia, was SO nice. She knew the menu and specials like the back of her hand and offered great suggestions and did not mind giving her honest opinion on what to choose.
we both got the pre set menu — $ 37.95 for a app, entrée, and dessert. This was a great way to go, we both already wanted what was on the selections. He had a delicious salad and I had the crab cake app that was out of this world … not fried tasting or any breading, just yummy delicious crab in a sauce with more crab and a slaw that was good to. Hubby got the crab cakes for his entrée and they were served totally different, in a red pepper cream sauce with asparagus and rice and it was equally if not better than my app. I had the fish of the day, a grilled mahi with veggies and rice. Oh, and the bread to start off the meal… I am not usually a big bread person but oh wow — the cornbread was amazing. For dessert, I had the profiteloes and he had the strawberry shortcake. Both were great.
We enjoyed walking over here from the Marriot we were staying at. Would highly recommend going here to anyone, we will be back for sure.

Hands down this restaurant was our best meal during our vacation on Kiawah Island. Apparently it has been around for about 7 years and is a real favorite of the locals. That said, this place is definitely more upscale than you might imagine when you first walk in so be prepared for prices that reflect really good food and wine and expert friendly service to boot.
We walked in around 6pm right off the golf course and inquired about a reservation closer to 8:15. They were cordial and accommodating and even told us that at that hour, some of the specials like the soft shell crab might be gone. We asked if we could reserve one order for the entrée and they willingly obliged and noted it next to our names in the reservation book. Can’t beat this type of service!
When we arrived at 8:15 we were promptly seated and the dining room was quite full (as was the bar room in front). Our female server was lovely and brought us Pellegrino and drinks right away. She suggested the rose which I thought was fantastic and the Sauvignon Blanc my husband had was really complex… delicious. We skipped right to the entrees and ordered the soft shell crab, the signature Asian style seared tuna in a broth with rice that was perfection. The sides here were also spectacular-​the grilled lemon and garlic asparagus were enormous and beautiful. But the brussel sprouts were knock your socks off good-​sautéed in a smoky olive oil sourced locally. This gave them the most delicious bacon flavor without the pork! Totally vegan… yum!
Note: my husband orders soft shell crabs whenever they’re in season and has had only two preparations in his life that he enjoyed. These were fried but the batter was light and let the crustacean really shine!
Looking for a Pinot noir that would pair nicely with my tuna, I ordered the Sass 2012 which our waitress recommended and wow was that good. We even bought a bottle at the wine shop in the little fresh fields village on departure!
Couldn’t ask for more in the way of quality food, great value in terms of the portions which were huge, wonderful wine all served by folks who really care in a warm setting. Definitely making this a regular spot when we come back!

We had dinner here. We had 8 in our party. Everyone was impressed with the whole experience!
The food was awesome. The menu has a very nice variety, including a Pre Fix Dinner option for $ 40 which includes your appetizer/​salad, entrée and dessert. The desserts are to die for.
The wait staff were very welcoming and accommodating. The atmosphere is upscale, fun and comfortable.
We all felt we would want to come back to Hege’s again when we are in the area. It’s located very close to the Kiawah Island Resort.