Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5

4997 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 43 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
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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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
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 4,997 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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South Carolina
Most Booked
Hilton Head
Child-friendly
Hilton Head
Hot spot
Hilton Head
Great for outdoor dining
Hilton Head
Great for scenic views
Hilton Head
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers "excellent food, exceptional service, and stunning views" of the water, making it a must-visit when in Hilton Head. With a variety of menu options, including seafood and BBQ, guests enjoy a "beautiful setting" and "friendly atmosphere." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

4,997 Reviews

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Bonnie
Charlotte
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was good. Drinks were good. Smoked wings were excellent but entree’s were just ok.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your feedback Bonnie. Our goal is to make sure every guest is happy with their meal. If there is anything we can work on in particular please feel free to message me with the details. Our team is always open to constructive criticism. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our delicious smoked wings and enjoyed your drinks and service. We look forward to making every dining experience you have with us better than the last!
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Melody
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed dinner at Dockside! The food was excellent with generous portions. I had the lobster mac and cheese and have never tasted anything better! Will definitely be back!
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for all the love you have shown for our lobster mac and cheese! I will share this review with the culinary team so it can make them as happy as it has made us! We appreciate you Melody and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Alan
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent views of the water, service was perfect, and the early bird selection was top notch. Highly recommend!
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the great review Alan! We love that you enjoyed our early bird menu and provided great feedback! We look forward to dining with you again soon.
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Ernest
Atlanta Metro
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First thing I drove 5.5 hours for dinner with my folks . The waitress Ashley really didn’t offer us bread but I heard tables offer bread no bread here until halfway through the meal . And after the food she also didn’t offer us a desserts or an after dinner drink.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for choosing us to dine with after such a long drive! I want to apologize for the wait on the bread. We want to ensure it's nice and fresh and warm so we make it to order. Sometimes we get behind doing it this way. We will be looking into ways of fixing this problem without sacrificing the quality or freshness of the bread. In addition you should always be offered dessert/drinks after your meal. We will review the steps of service with the staff to help insure this does not happen again. You drove very far for a special meal with your family. You could have eaten anywhere but you chose us. We appreciate that and would love a second chance to make your dining experience with us a great one!
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Chuck
Indiana
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Picked this one from the reviews and menu. The pulled pork was excellent; frankly, the brisket was a disappointment. Our order came out quickly and the service was good. Beautiful view.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on 17 November 2024
Thanks for the review, Chuck! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pulled pork and service but if you have any specific feedback on the brisket, we'd love to hear from you so we can share that with our culinary team. Thanks again and we hope to see you back soon!
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Patti
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Waiter great. Definitely come back
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Pamela
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service but the food was just so so. Nothing great.
Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on 17 November 2024
Hi Pamela, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We would love to hear more about the dishes you ordered and how we can improve. At your convenience, if you would please message us back so we can share your feedback with our culinary team. Thank you!
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Robert
Charleston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and our server, Jody, was amazing!
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Elsa
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time eating here. The service and food were great.
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Diane
Charleston
167 reviews
vip
4.0
167 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I met a friend for lunch and we really enjoyed our time and visit. The food was good and the server was attentive but not intrusive. The view is also great.
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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 4997 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 43 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 am–9:00 pm
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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