Hege's Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Hege's Restaurant, where French-American cuisine meets an exquisite dining experience on Johns Island, SC. This elegant establishment is not only a local favorite but also a culinary treasure for visitors seeking delightful flavors.
Hege's menu excels with signature dishes like the Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass and Newberg Vol au Vent, featuring fresh, quality ingredients. Every plate promises a visual and taste sensation, as echoed in glowing reviews from satisfied diners.
- Ambiance: Classy and dressy, perfect for groups and family gatherings.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with outdoor seating options.
- Special Features: Catering, happy hour specials, and private dining available.
For those seeking a memorable dinner, reserve a table at Hege's. You'll discover a dining experience where every bite and sip of wine feels special.
Soups
Classic French Onion
caramelized onions, house made veal stockbaguette crouton, gruyere cheese
Low Country She Crab
jumbo lump crab meat,rich sherry cream
Betty Hege's House Salad
seasonal artisan greens, celery, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, vidalia onions, feta cheese,garlic mustard vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar Salad
herbed croutons, fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano
Iceberg Wedge Salad
pickled red onions, tomatoes, warm bacon, blue cheese dressing
French Country Pate
Foie Gras and pistachio with house made pickles and jam,whole grain mustard and toasted baguette
Salads
Cold and Raw Bar
Lobster and Shrimp Cocktail
2 oz cold water lobster, 3 jumbo shrimp, house made cocktail sauce,lemon wedges and Ritz thin crisps
Shrimp and Crab Cocktail
2 ounces of colossal lump crab meat, 3 jumbo shrimp, house made cocktail sauce,lemon wedges and Ritz thin crisps
Tuna Tartare
soy, wasabi aioli, sesame, onions, peppers, cilantro, crispy wonton chips
Oysters on the Half Shell
house made cocktail sauce, mignonette sauce, lemon wedges and Ritz thin crisps(delivered daily in limited quantities)
French Country Escargot
in the shell, garlic butter, croutons
Rhode Island Style Fried Calamari
Banana Peppers and a sweet chili Sauce
Mama Leone's Pizzetta
fresh marinara, house made mozzarella, goat cheese with wild mushrooms or sausage
Steamed Mussels
white wine, garlic butter, tomatoes, grilled sourdough
Pan Seared Scallops
2 diver scallops, sweet potato rissoto cake, lacinato kale, pecan gremolata, sage and brown butter sauce
Hot Appetizers
Traditional Entrees
Joyce Farm's Chicken
truf le airline breast, apple brandy braised leg and thigh, root vegetable mashkale and apple pesto, braising jus
Crab Cakes
two crab cakes with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, buerre blanc sauce and shrimp
"Cajun" Paella
1/2 cold water lobster tail, calamari, clams, mussels, crawfish tails, okra, andouille sausage, tomato sauce, creole calasparra rice
Seafood Scampi Provencal
kalamata and castelvetrano olives, crushed red pepper and garlic Bertolini's taglioninitopped with pickled ramps
Hege's Vegetable Platter
Chef's preparation of fresh local seasonal vegetables
Hege's Marinated Chicken Satay Salad
marinated grilled chicken over artisan greens, jicama, carrots, peanuts, honey lime vinaigrette and peanut sauce topped with crispy choy mein
Calves Liver
applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, whipped potatoes, red wine jus
Crispy Fried Flounder
roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, hushpuppies, cocktail and remoulade sauce
Beef Shortrib Bourguignon
braised in red wine and cognac, bacon lardons, pearl onions, and carrotswith whipped potatoes and braising jus
Hege's Comfort Food Selections
Steakhouse & SeafoodSignatures
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
sake, soy and ginger marinated fish with jasmine rice, saut-ed napa and red cabbage, bok choy, carrots, snow peas, wild mushroom and scallions, with chili oil,cilantro and a white soy buerre blanc
Newberg Vol au Vent
cold water lobster and scallops in a cognac, sherry, cream sauce,with smoked tomatoes, asparagus over puf pastry
Bone-in Nimans Ranch Pork Chop
sweet potato spoon bread, roasted brussels sproutsTchoupitoulas sauce and bacon lardons
Jurgielewicz Farms Duck Confit
confit leg and thigh, smoked duck breast, lentil cassoulet, lacinato kale, orange sauce
Petite Filet Mignon
asparagus, whipped potatoes, red wine jus
8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
roasted red potatoes, haricot verts, blue cheese and red wine jus
16 oz. Prime Ribeye
with brandy garlic butter, house made steak sauce, artichokes, parmesan pommes frites with garlic aioli
