The votes are there.

After asking the people of Lowcountry to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses, it’s time to announce the winners of Lowcountry’s Best 2021.

Find the winners below for the following categories: Arts & Entertainment, Automotive, Finance, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Home, Service, Shopping, and Travel & Tourism. The winners are also announced in print and in our electronic edition on Sunday, October 24.

Culture & Leisure

• Annual event / Festiva: Beaufort water festival
• Art gallery: Galerie Rhett Inc
• Golf course: Olde Beaufort Golf Club
• Live music venue: jazz corner
• Museum: Coastal Discovery Museum
• Performing Arts Venue: Coastal Carolina Center for the Arts
• Philanthropy / Non-profit organization: Hilton Head Humane Association
• Stage Theater: Coastal Carolina Center for the Arts

Automotive

• Auto Body Shop: Okatie Advanced Collision

• Car Dealership – New Car: Hilton Head Lexus

• Car Dealer – Used: Hilton Head Lexus

• Auto mechanic repair shop: Island Tire & Automotive Services

• Auto Dealer & Dealer Full Name: Matt Dell’Aquila at Hilton Head Lexus

• Car Wash: Island Car Wash

• Oil change: Island Tire & Automotive Services

• RV Dealer: Camping World of Savannah

• Tire Store – Local Owned: Island Tire & Automotive Services – South End

Financial

• Accounting firm: Crowley Wechsler & Associates LLC
• Bank: Bank of Coastal States
• Caisse populaire: Bank of Coastal States
• Financial Services: Planning by Todd Rhine
• Tax service: MiMarisa Mc Duff & Wood PA

Food drink

• Multipurpose restaurant: Hudson’s Seafood House on the docks
• Bang for the Buck: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Quays
• Barbecue: A Hot Mama’s American Grill
• Beer List: Hilton Head Brewing Company – Brasserie
• Breakfast: Lowcountry produce market and coffee
• Brewery: Hilton Head Brewing Company – Brewery
• Brunch: Hudson’s Seafood House on the Quays
• Burger: Charbar Co.
• Chicken – Wings: One Hot Mama’s American Grill
• Coffee Shop: Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
• Date night: Saltus River Grill
• Distillery: Burnt Church Distillery
• Family dinner with children: pizzas and pasta by Giuseppi
• Gastronomy: Saltus River Grill
• Happy Hour: Captain Woody’s Seafood Bar
• Hot Dog: J Lee’s Coney Island
• International – French: Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte
• International – Italian: Ombra Cucina Italiana
• International – Thai: Yes, Thai indeed
• Lunch: Captain Woody’s Seafood Bar
• Farmer’s Market: Port Royal Farmer’s Market
• Market – Seafood: Benny Hudson Seafood
• Outdoor Dining: Fishcamp on 11th Street
• Pizza: Pizza and pasta from Giuseppi
• Ribs: One Hot Mama’s American Grill
• Salad: Healthy Habit
• Seafood: Fishcamp on 11th Street
• Shrimp and Oatmeal: Corner Perk Brunch Café
• Sports bar: Brody’s Bar & Grill
• Candy – Ice Cream: Hilton Head Ice Cream
• Waterfront dining: Saltus River Grill
• Wine list: Breakwater restaurant and bar

Health

• CBD Shop: Burke Pharmacy

• Group / Chiropractic practice: PULSEology Santé

• Day Spa: FACES DaySpa

• Dental Group / Practice: ROC Dental Group

• Group / Dental Practice – Pediatrics: Durham Dental: Stephen W. Durham, DMD

• Dermatology Group / Practice: May River Dermatology LLC

• Eye Care Group / Practice: Bishop Eye Center

• Fitness – Facility / Gym: LAVA 24 Fitness

• Fitness – Yoga Studio: Balance Barre + Fitness

• Health and vitamin store: Burke Pharmacy

• Hearing / audiological center: Elite hearing center

• Palliative Care Services: Lowcountry Palliative Care

• Hospital: Beaufort Memorial Hospital

• Delivery hospital: Beaufort Memorial Hospital

• Home Health Care Services: Lowcountry Palliative Care

• Group / Orthodontic practice: Earning orthodontic smiles

• Pharmacy – Local Owned: Burke’s Pharmacy

• Physiotherapy group / practice: Horizon Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine

• Group / Practice of doctors – Orthopedics: Beaufort Orthopedic Sports & Spine

• Group / Practice of physicians – Pediatrics: Beaufort Pediatrics

• Group / Practice of doctors – Plastic surgery: Weniger plastic surgery

• Group / Practice of Physicians – Primary Care: Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group

• Retreat – Assisted Living: The Seabrook of Hilton Head

• Retreat – Independent Living Community: Seabrook of Hilton Head

• Emergency Care Center: Main Street Medical

• Weight Loss / Management Program: EQ Balance HHI

Home

• Carpet / floor cleaning: restoration and cleaning at high tide

• Cleaning service: cleaning service before and after

• Electrician / Electrical Contractor: Oceanside Electric

• Closing Company: Southern Closing Company

• Gutter Services: Low Country Seamless

• Heating and air services: Summit services

• Homebuilder: Steven W. Jeffcoat Construction

• Home Renovator / Contractor: Steven W. Jeffcoat Construction

• Home renovator – Bathroom / kitchen specialty: Steven W. Jeffcoat Construction

• Home Security Company: Hilton Head Security Systems, Inc

• Housing Development / Neighborhood: Hilton Head Plantation

• Interior design company: J. Banks Design Group

• Landscaping Service: The Greenery Inc | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

• Pest Control Service: Hilton Head Exterminators

• Plumbing company: Plumbing butler

• Real Estate Agency / Company: Charter One Realty – Hilton Head

• Real estate agent – Full name and company: Catherine Donaldson at Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty

• Roofing company: Alliance Roofing of South Carolina

Service

• Animal – Pet Grooming: Groomingdales

• Animal – Veterinary Clinic: Port Royal Veterinary Hospital

• Lawyer / Law Firm: Tupper GriMarisaley Dean & Canaday PA

• Lawyer / Law firm – Defense: Bauer & Metro, PC

• Lawyer / Law Firm – Estate Law: Ruff & Ruff LLC

• Lawyer / Law Firm – Family Law: Fender Law Firm

• Lawyer / Law Firm – Personal Injury: Schiller & Hamilton Law Firm

• Barber Shop: Barbershop Joe’s Classic Cuts

• Boat Repair / Service: Butler Marine

• Salon – Hairdressing: Salon 5200

• Salon – Nails: FACES DaySpa

• Salon – Waxing: FACES DaySpa

• School – Dance studio: Derrick Ballet Conservatory

• School – Private education: St. Francis Catholic School

• School – Public Charter: Preparatory School for Bridges

• Wedding reception venue: Beaufort Inn

Purchases

• Beer and Wine Store: Liquors and Fine Wines from Bills

• The Bike Doctor Hilton Head

• Boat dealer: Butler Marine

• Cabinet & Counter Store: Palm Coast Contractors

• Carpet / Flooring Store: RB Flooring

• Clothing – Men: Bay Street Outfitters

• Florist: Flowers by Sue

• Furniture – Consignment: The Church Mouse Boutique Thrift Shop

• Furniture store: FWDG

• Furniture Store – Outdoor / Patio: FWDG

• Garden center / Nursery: Hardware store and Grayco house

• Golf cart store / service: Sutcliffe Golf Cars

• Jewelery: Forsythe Jewelers

• Lighting, fixtures, home accessories store: Grayco Hardware & Home

• Liquor store: Liqueurs and fine wines from invoices

• Mattress Store: FWDG

• Pool / Spa Store: Year Round Pool Co., Inc.

• Sporting Goods Store – Locally Owned: Higher Ground

• Wall coverings store: Liberty wall coverings and blinds

• Wedding – Dress / Formal wear: Bridal and formal wear Blush

• Window treatments: Liberty wall coverings and blinds

• Windows and Doors Sales: Grayco Building Center

Travel and tourism

• Bed & Breakfast: Auberge Beaufort

• Bike Rental: Hilton Head Wheelz

• Outfitter and fishing supplies: Bay Street outfitters

• Riding: Lawton Stables

• Hotel: Auberge Beaufort

• Marina: Shelter Cove Marina

• Outdoor Gear & Supplies Store: Outside the Hilton Head flagship store

• Boat Tour Travel Agency: Outside the Hilton Head Activity Outpost

• Charter Fishing Travel Agency: Rejected Fishing Charters

• Travel agency for guided tours: Sea Island Carriage Company

• Travel agency for historical tours: Sea Island Carriage Company

• Travel agency: Sea Island Carriage Company

• Vacation Rental Company: Hilton Head Beach Properties

• Watersports Rental Company: Outside the Hilton Head Activity Outpost