Seabrook's Culinary Experience

The most important health benefit offered by The Seabrook of Hilton Head is the opportunity for socialization. Attending special events and parties, along with the camaraderie of our companionable residents are the vital ingredients to happiness and living a long and vibrant life. Of course, it makes those memorable times much more special if you attend a world-class dining experience as well.

Our picturesque waterfront dining room and mouth-watering food are up to par with anything you would enjoy on any major cruise line. It is just another reason why The Seabrook is a unique retirement community.

Dining Room

Our Team

The Seabrook’s Director of Dietary & Dining Services, Lea Lapsley, is a fourth generation restaurateur. Lea joined the Seabrook Culinary team in 1996 and has a lifetime of experience in the culinary arena.

Tom Condame is the Assistant Director of Dietary & Dining Services and head chef.

The Seabrook chefs, all graduates of the Culinary Institute of America, lead the team and give the utmost attention to the desires and tastes of their residents. They will happily recreate any of your favorite recipes for your dining pleasure.

The dedicated team of Lea and Tom listen to their residents. They are responsible for menu creations and planning nutritionally-sound meals that are pleasing to the eye as well as to the palette. They also keep with the highest sanitation practices, purchase all dietary supplies, and contribute to staff development.

Meals

Party planning and catering services for special occasions are also on the menu. Our culinary staff has a strong commitment to serve the freshest foods and to prepare them well.

Fresh Food

Our nutritious and delectable meals include fresh shellfish and seafood, prime meats, poultry, fowl, and ripe produce. With fresh deliveries six days a week, our skilled pantry chefs prepare fresh tantalizing salads each day. Our bakers prepare wonderful treats to satisfy the sweet tooth at the end of every meal. No-sugar-added bakery items, puddings, and ice creams are always available for those that are sugar sensitive.

Daily Service

Lunch is served Monday through Saturday with full table service. Dinner is also served Monday through Saturday with full table service available if desired. Unlike other communities, the menu changes daily. Our residents enjoy having their evening meals displayed buffet style so they can view the dishes before making their selections. Sunday Brunch is available beginning at noon. The menu offers both breakfast and lunch selections with a vast array of homemade baked goods.

Events

We kick off each week with our signature Happy Hour every Monday at 5 pm, which includes complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks. We do it again on Fridays at 5 pm to get folks ready for the weekend. Music is typically part of this social affair, which brings out the best of our residents’ singing ability. Theme events, special holiday meals, and seasonal meals such as summer picnics are just a few of the culinary functions and array of social activities offered at The Seabrook.

Sample Hors d’oeuvres & Appetizers

Fresh apple, fig preserves & shaved parmigiano reggiano – Baked Brie en Croute – Crab Coquille – Smoked Seafood Assortment – Mini Buttermilk Biscuits & Ham – Clams Casino – Oysters Rockefeller

Sample Soups

She Crab Au Sherry – La Gumbo –
Vichyssoise – Gazpacho

Sample Salads

Fresh pear, buttermilk bleu cheese, toasted walnuts & cranberries – Spinach salad with fresh berries, hand crafted cheese & toasted almonds

Sample Entrees

Scallops Parisienne – Cold Water Lobster Tail – Grilled Atlantic Swordfish – Baked Lowcountry Crab Cakes – Grouper Daufuski – Beef Wellington – Standing Rib Roast – Carved New York Strip – Sauteed Duck Breast – Southwestern Style Chicken Breast – Chicken Parmesan

Sample Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Grand Marnier – Cherries Jubilee – Homemade Cakes – Homemade Pies & Fruit Cobblers – Sundae Bar