Cream, or sitting down for an event like the tasting menu in The Ocean Room, Kiawah offers the best in local ingredients and pre- sentation that southern food has to offer.
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and breathtaking views of unobstructed coastline from the clubhouse. Enjoy a meal in the 30-seat Ryder Cup bar with panoramic views or hole up with a drink in a rocking chair on the veranda overlooking the 18th green. If you have more time, enjoy Kiawah’s signature seafood restaurant, The Atlantic Room, just steps from the closing hole. Make reserva- tions in advance as guests and locals flock for the “tastes of the season” dishes. The shingle-style club-
house presents a weathered exterior that blends in nicely with the dunes and coast- line. While the structure provides 24,000 square feet of space the low-profile
Dining The resort is well known for its golf and recreational activities but could also stand alone as a culinary retreat. The various options include poolside dining, casual clubhouse grills, southern favorites as well as the signature restaurant, The Ocean Room, which is the only steakhouse in the U.S. to earn both Forbes 4 Star and AAA 4
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Diamond ratings. Over- looking the Atlantic on the back end of the Sanctuary, The Ocean Room excels in supporting local agricul- ture and creating seasonal menus. Chilled oysters, rib-eye and local soft-shell crab are favorites as is the
rooflines and wraparound porches deliver the feel- ing of a coastal cottage. No wonder golfers linger so long after the round.
strawberry icebox cake, strawberry soda and beig- nets to finish the meal. Southern charm radiates
from the brick and oak- plank floors of the Jasmine
Family Fun Kiawah is one of the rare spots that can double as a romantic getaway and as a family vacation. While any couple can enjoy the spa, pool and beach on their own, the resort offers a myr- iad of events and activities that are perfect for the fam- ily, including Kamp Kiawah which is available to all kids ages 3-11. The resort was recently rated the #1 Family Resort in U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure Family.
Porch in the Sanctuary. The menu focuses on Charleston seafood and local organic produce. The she crab bisque, fried green tomatoes and Charleston shrimp and grits are not to be missed. A large helping of rock shrimp is paired with organic grits and bell peppers and topped with sausage gravy in this signa- ture dish. Whether picking up a
quick lunch or homemade ice cream at Beaches &
Miles of trails are available for biking as well as kayak adventures, walking tours, motorboat and fishing excursions and classroom programs about the island’s ecology system. If you pre- fer to stay with the sports theme, Kiawah was recently named a top three tennis resort by Tennis magazine. Bring your family or even your non-golf friends and there will be plenty to see and experience.
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