A new chapter is beginning at the former home of Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe.
Kenny B’s, a longtime Hilton Head staple known for its New Orleans-style cooking and lively atmosphere, permanently closed its Bluffton location at 1534 Fording Island Road. The restaurant originally opened in January 1999 at 70 Pope Avenue before relocating to the Bridge Center in Bluffton, where it became a familiar dining destination for nearly three decades.
Now, the space will soon welcome a second location for Alchile Mexican Grill, a family owned Mexican restaurant based in Ridgeland.
A local family business expands
Alchile Mexican Grill purchased the former Kenny B’s space in early 2026 and plans to open its doors in April, with a goal of welcoming customers before Cinco de Mayo…