A new location celebrates a family legacy for Celeste that changed Hilton Head Island cuisine. “Celeste does a higher-end caliber of dish we call coastal cuisine. You can never get away from scallops, grouper, steamed lobster, and of course our steaks,” said Nightingale, the owner. “But we are going to have five or six dishes that carry a little bit of that Cajun Creole influence, Jambalaya, Crawfish étouffée, New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp (head on, in a rich red sauce).
With walls of crisp white shiplap encircling the dining area, it doesn’t feel overtly contemporary or pretentious but rather embraces the upscale. To one end of the massive footprint, a gargantuan bar serves up a litany of craft cocktails and boasts a side stage for live music. At the heart of the dining room, a glass-walled wine cellar offers private dining and showcases some of the fantastic wines on offer.
I have never been, but I look forward to a visit soon.
Dinner Daily @ 5 | Sunday Brunch 11-2
