The Sea Pines Resort Dining Collection Earns Three 2026 DiRōNA Awards of Excellence
Coast, Links, an American Grill, and Quarterdeck honored for delivering exceptional culinary and hospitality experiences
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (June 25, 2026) — The Sea Pines Resort’s dining collection has once again earned national recognition, with Coast, Oceanfront Dining; Links, an American Grill; and Quarterdeck each receiving the prestigious 2026 DiRōNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Award of Excellence.
Presented by Distinguished Restaurants of North America, the DiRōNA Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants that meet elevated standards across cuisine, beverage programs, service, ambiance, and overall guest experience. The simultaneous recognition places the three restaurants among a select group of North American restaurants recognized for exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, consistency, and memorable guest experiences.
“The Sea Pines Resort’s commitment to exceptional dining is what makes these three restaurants stand out. DiRōNA celebrates this dedication, placing the resort among the best in the culinary world,” said Scott Breard, CEO, DiRōNA. “We understand that running a successful restaurant is about more than just food. It’s about creating unforgettable moments, offering impeccable service, and maintaining the highest standards.”
The DiRōNA honors add to a growing list of accolades for The Sea Pines Resort:
- Links, an American Grill, ranked No. 2 for Best Golf Course Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
- Coast, Oceanfront Dining, was named one of the Top 10 Beach Bars in the South by Southern Living in its 2025 “The South’s Best Beach Bars” readers’ choice awards.
- Ocean Lounge at Sea Pines Beach Club was ranked No. 5 in the world and No. 1 in the U.S. on Mandoe Media’s list of “The Best Rooftop Bars in the World 2024.”
- Quarterdeck was named No. 18 on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Casual Dining Restaurants list for 2025.
“This latest recognition reflects the focus we have placed on making dining an essential part of the Sea Pines guest experience,” said Matt Roher, Director of Food & Beverage, The Sea Pines Resort. “Our culinary, beverage, and service teams are delivering the quality, consistency, and hospitality guests expect from a destination resort. DiRōNA recognition, alongside other recent national and international distinctions, is a tremendous point of pride for our entire team.”
Located at the Sea Pines Beach Club, Coast, Oceanfront Dining pairs fresh coastal cuisine with sweeping Atlantic Ocean views and an easygoing beachside atmosphere. Links, an American Grill, offers refined clubhouse dining overlooking Harbour Town Golf Links, home to the annual PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage presented by Boeing. Quarterdeck offers panoramic waterfront views, fresh seafood, Southern specialties, and a rooftop oyster bar adjacent to the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse.
For more information about The Sea Pines Resort and its award-winning dining collection, visit seapines.com.