Olive & Fig Mediterranean Kitchen

Olive & Fig is the kind of restaurant that makes you realize how much you've been missing. Chef Munjid brings his Lebanese heritage and European training to a menu that's genuinely different from anything else on Hilton Head — Middle Eastern, Lebanese, and Greek dishes made with real technique and real ingredients.

The Lamb Kabob is the move if you want to understand what this kitchen can do. The Kafta is another standout — seasoned ground meat on skewers, grilled perfectly, served with rice and salad. The Fattoush and Tabouleh are the kind of salads that make you reconsider your relationship with salad. And the protein add-on system means you can customize almost anything on the menu.

All meats are halal. The service is warm and the portions are generous. This one is worth the drive to the north end of the island — it's one of the most distinctive dining experiences in the Lowcountry.