In the Press

As seen in HHI Restaurants Magazine, 2004 issue Just over a year ago, Skillets, one of the Island’s most popular restaurants for breakfast and lunch, had to close because the building in which it was located was largely burned down. Since then, the Baima family, owners of Skillets, has been working hard to open a new and even better Skillets restaurant. The new Skillets occupies an entire, completely new building on the same site as its predecessor. However, it is much larger and more attractive than the nine-year Island favorite. [...]

As seen in The Island Packet, 9/2/09 Eatery of the Week: Skillets Says: Why wait until Sunday for brunch? By Stacey Studley Collins Published Wednesday, September 2, 2009 With summer coming to a close, visitors and locals alike can look forward to a cooler, quieter island. It’s time to enjoy the solitude of morning strolls and leisurely perusing the paper over a delectable brunch. That brings to mind Coligny’s landmark breakfast spot, Skillets Grill & Cafe. Just steps from the beach, Skillets is casual and family friendly, with room to [...]

As seen in Hilton Head Monthly, August 2004 issue Fire Up the "Skillets"… Kristy Gillinder While common clichés suggest that you should make lemonade when life hands you lemons, or look for the silver lining in every dark cloud, it can sometimes be much easier said than done. When local restaurateur Amie Baima’s beloved Skillets was condemned after a devastating fire, she not only made it back, she took her restaurant to the next level and learned some important lessons along the way. Since its opening about ten years ago, [...]

AS SEEN IN The Miami Hearld, Sunday, June 4, 2006 edition Visiting Hilton Head By Mary Sue Lawrence Where to Eat - Skillets in Coligny Plaza (J-11 Coligny Plaza, 843-785-3131, entrees $7-$13) serves breakfasts huge enough to cure just about any hangover.

As seen in Celebrate Hilton Head, September 2006 issue Amie Baima: Energetic, Enthusiastic & Entrepreneurial! Teresa Fitzgibbons Energetic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial are three words that come to mind when describing Amie Baima. The owner of Skillets in Coligny Plaza has been a familiar face for Hilton Head Island dining patrons since the early ‘90s. Amie’s creativity was the driving force behind several establishments that have become Island institutions. She opened Just Pasta and The Coligny Bakery in 1992; both of which she operated for 12 years. In addition, she also [...]

As seen in CH2 Magazine, January 2008 issue Morning, Noon and Night Skillets Café has what you’re craving By Linda S. Hopkins Wake up and smell the coffee, or a Bloody Mary, or whatever it takes to arouse your senses. Skillets Café, an island favorite since 1994, located in Coligny Plaza, is bigger and better than ever. Famous for its signature skillets filled with tasty breakfast combinations, other choices include omelets, crepes, benedicts and multiple variations of those to-die-for home style pancakes. Watching your waistline? You won’t feel deprived when [...]