Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

5075 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, dropped its anchor in the Fall of 2017 and forever changed the culinary landscape of the Lowcountry. In early 2017 the partners of the restaurant began to transform it into their vision for Hilton Head's newest waterfront dining destination. This restaurant, which resembles an old-style river house, is full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you've stepped into a Melville novel. The sweeping waterfront view is showcased by full pane glass windows throughout the restaurant which you can enjoy no matter where you dine. The covered patio dining area, and massive outdoor bar, the shark bar, allows patrons to enjoy the Lowcountry climate and serve to further highlight the amazing sunset views over skull creek. If you are concerned about long wait times, the good news is the restaurant accepts reservations and provides a family recreation area between dockside and boathouse. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of games, the very popular shark bar and 'shrimp boat' playground. Kids can play while families are waiting for a table, or simply enjoying the amazing waterfront views.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(843) 785-3625
Website
https://www.docksidehhi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alecia Angioletti
Catering
Skull Creek Dockside has a full catering team that can customize your celebration at our restaurant, your home or your venue of choice! Skull Creek Dockside has a second story banquet room with magnificent water and sunset views. Our Chefs will customize a menu to your liking. Please contact our Catering Team to customize your event. Get started today by contacting Kristen Quillin, Our Catering and Events Manager, at kristenq@serggroup.com or phone her at 843-271-0711
Private party facilities
Skull Creek Dockside has a second story banquet room with magnificent water and sunset views, a perfect setting for memorable celebrations. It's ideal for those looking for the perfect venue for a rehearsal dinner, graduation, anniversary party, social luncheon, corporate event, wedding and other social or corporate gatherings. Our Chefs will customize a menu to your liking. Please contact our Catering Team to customize your event. Get started today by contacting Kristen Quillin, Our Catering and Events Manager, at kristenq@serggroup.com or phone her at 843-271-0711.

Location
2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Area
Hilton Head Island
Cross Street
Squire Pope Rd.
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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CHEESE PIZZAUS$8.25
TOMATO SAUCE, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN CHEESE
MAC & CHEESEUS$7.25
KIDS CHEESEBURGERUS$8.00
AMERICAN CHEESE, TOASTED BUN, FRENCH FRIES
CURLY PASTAUS$6.75
BUTTER & CHEESE OR TOMATO SAUCE
BROILED SEAFOODUS$9.50
CHOICE OF SHRIMP OR COD, SEASONAL VEGETABLES
FRIED SEAFOODUS$9.50
CHOICE OF SHRIMP OR COD, FRENCH FRIES
CHICKEN TENDERSUS$8.50
GRILLED OR FRIED CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES
KIDS FILETUS$18.00
FRENCH FRIES
SURF & TURFUS$21.00
PETITE FILET, FRIED SHRIMP, FRENCH FRIES, COCKTAIL SAUCE
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHUS$8.50
TOASTED BUN, HOUSE BBQ SAUCE, FRENCH FRIES

SIDES

FRENCH FRIESUS$4.50
APPLE SLICESUS$4.50
CARROT STICKSUS$4.50
SEASONAL VEGETABLEUS$4.50
GARDEN SALADUS$4.50
ROASTED SWEET POTATOESUS$4.50

BEVERAGES

COCA-COLAUS$2.75
DIET COKEUS$2.75
SPRITEUS$2.75
HI-C FRUIT PUNCHUS$2.75
GINGER ALEUS$2.75
LEMONADEUS$2.75
ICED TEAUS$2.75
SWEET OR UNSWEET
IBC ROOT BEER BOTTLEUS$5.00
MILKUS$4.50

JUICES

4.5

APPLEUS$4.50
ORANGEUS$4.50
CRANBERRYUS$4.50
PINEAPPLEUS$4.50

SHARK BITE SIPPER

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIEUS$15.00
SHIRLEY TEMPLEUS$12.00
NADA COLADAUS$15.00

SUNDAY BRUNCH

10am-3pm

FRENCH TOASTUS$6.00
WHIPPED BUTTER, WARM MAPLE SYRUP
BELGIAN WAFFLEUS$6.50
WHIPPED BUTTER, WARM MAPLE SYRUP
SUN UP BREAKFASTUS$7.25
SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON & WHITE TOAST

What 5,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
South Carolina
Great for scenic views
Hilton Head
Child-friendly
Hilton Head
Great for outdoor dining
Hilton Head
Great for scenic views
Hilton Head
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers "absolutely amazing" seafood in a picturesque waterfront setting. Guests appreciate the "terrific" service, notably from servers like Jody and Dakota, who enhance the dining experience. The menu is varied, with highlights including the seafood pasta and she crab soup. "Great views" and "excellent ambiance" make it a "must visit" on Hilton Head Island.

5,075 Reviews

B
Brian
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice discovery. Portions are huge so plan accordingly. Very attentive service.
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Mark
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the atmosphere, service and food. Our waitress was great! Def would return!
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NORMAN
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was absolutely excellant. The food was good, don't get me wrong, nothing wrong, just nothing special either.
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T . J .
Unspecified
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is very good….. food was ok at best, and value for portions served was less than good.
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Michael
Tampa
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Friendly staff. The braised beef ribs were outstanding. I
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J
John
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice view and venue. Great service. Food was OK. Overall would recommend especially because they take reservations.
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Andrea M
VIP
Coastal Georgia
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our early dinner on the deck. The broiled flounder and brisket were both delicious. David gave us stellar service as always. We are locals and this restaurant is on our rotation of favorite restaurants
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Hey Andrea M, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your early dinner on our deck and found our flounder and brisket delicious! It's always a pleasure to serve you as a local and we're delighted to know that we are on your rotation of favorite restaurants. We appreciate your kind words and high ratings, and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Management Team
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Diane
Charleston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view is exquisite. The service is always excellent. The food is fresh & delicious. The Ambience is wonderful especially when you sit outside. Pelicans & manatees you never know what birds or wildlife you will see!
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on 6 February 2025
Thank you, Diane! We're happy to hear enjoyed the stunning views and our delicious food. It's great to hear you appreciated the service and the outdoor ambiance. We love having nature as our backdrop and look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable experiences!
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Tom
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dependable basic seafood in a dockside casual setting. Not great but good. Great place to take visitors. Good value.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on 2 February 2025
Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! If you have any specific feedback on our menu items, we would love to hear from you so we can share it with our culinary team. Your feedback is very important to us!
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Sheryl
Indiana
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 6 and the waiter was very good. We were in a corner table and the noise level was not as bad as I’ve had before.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on 2 February 2025
Thank you for dining with us, Sheryl! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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FAQs

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 785-3625.

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 5075 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Squire Pope Rd.
Area
Hilton Head Island
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alecia Angioletti
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.docksidehhi.com/
Phone number
(843) 785-3625
Catering
Skull Creek Dockside has a full catering team that can customize your celebration at our restaurant, your home or your venue of choice! Skull Creek Dockside has a second story banquet room with magnificent water and sunset views. Our Chefs will customize a menu to your liking. Please contact our Catering Team to customize your event. Get started today by contacting Kristen Quillin, Our Catering and Events Manager, at kristenq@serggroup.com or phone her at 843-271-0711
Private party facilities
Skull Creek Dockside has a second story banquet room with magnificent water and sunset views, a perfect setting for memorable celebrations. It's ideal for those looking for the perfect venue for a rehearsal dinner, graduation, anniversary party, social luncheon, corporate event, wedding and other social or corporate gatherings. Our Chefs will customize a menu to your liking. Please contact our Catering Team to customize your event. Get started today by contacting Kristen Quillin, Our Catering and Events Manager, at kristenq@serggroup.com or phone her at 843-271-0711.

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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MAIN

CHEESE PIZZAUS$8.25

MAC & CHEESEUS$7.25

KIDS CHEESEBURGERUS$8.00

CURLY PASTAUS$6.75

BROILED SEAFOODUS$9.50

FRIED SEAFOODUS$9.50

CHICKEN TENDERSUS$8.50

KIDS FILETUS$18.00

SURF & TURFUS$21.00

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHUS$8.50

SIDES

FRENCH FRIESUS$4.50

APPLE SLICESUS$4.50

CARROT STICKSUS$4.50

SEASONAL VEGETABLEUS$4.50

GARDEN SALADUS$4.50

ROASTED SWEET POTATOESUS$4.50

BEVERAGES

COCA-COLAUS$2.75

DIET COKEUS$2.75

SPRITEUS$2.75

HI-C FRUIT PUNCHUS$2.75

GINGER ALEUS$2.75

LEMONADEUS$2.75

ICED TEAUS$2.75

IBC ROOT BEER BOTTLEUS$5.00

MILKUS$4.50

JUICES

APPLEUS$4.50

ORANGEUS$4.50

CRANBERRYUS$4.50

PINEAPPLEUS$4.50

SHARK BITE SIPPER

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIEUS$15.00

SHIRLEY TEMPLEUS$12.00

NADA COLADAUS$15.00

SUNDAY BRUNCH

FRENCH TOASTUS$6.00

BELGIAN WAFFLEUS$6.50

SUN UP BREAKFASTUS$7.25

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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