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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5219 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Cross street
    Squire Pope Rd.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,219 people are saying

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Hot spot

  • Hilton Head

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Hilton Head

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Seafood

  • Hilton Head

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant offers a "breathtaking view" of the water, perfect for outdoor dining. Guests rave about the "flexibility with sides" and the "ridiculously wonderful" Tuna Deviled Eggs. The "exceptional" service from attentive servers like Jamie and Dre enhances the experience. Highly recommended for "great food and stunning sunsets."

5,219 Reviews
  1. Bri

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch I’ve ever had! Corned beef hash was phenomenal and had a great price tag. Steak and eggs was a little over priced for what you got but still awesome!

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  2. Kyle

    Raleigh15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brunch entrees. Service was flawless and the view from the patio was terrific.

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  3. Carolee

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were all great. Service good. A little loud but we had a table next to us celebrating Kentucky Derby.

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  4. Pat

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful afternoon and delicious food - great combination!

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  5. Diane VIP

    Charleston173 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had one of the derby day specials, the Kentucky Hot Brown. Really good! Sitting on the patio with the view of Skull Creek can’t be beat!

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  6. Paul

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was very kind but overwhelmed. Volume of customers exceeded the staffs ability to keep up. This impacted everything negatively. Apps were not brought out together. Entrees went cold while waiting for a second drink. Other than atmosphere, was extremely disappointed. Maybe expectations were too high as Dockside was recommended by a few friends. Hope this may improve for future customers.

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  7. Bill VIP

    Cincinnati83 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a pleasant lunch. The food is solid and the location is amazing.

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  8. Linda

    Atlanta7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, waitress and beautiful sunset. Overall dining great experience.

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  9. Lanie VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The scenery and views are why you go to this restaurant not for the food. We came for sunset and we were not disappointed with our outdoor table. The service was great and fast. We got drinks, appetizers and the seafood platter with shrimp, scallops, oysters and fish. The scallops were the star of the plate quickly followed by the shrimp. The platter was fried, so when I say it was greasy it sounds silly but it wasn't crunchy fried. The fish was rectangle in shape and was the least interesting thing on the plate (and it didn't get finished) - and I like fish! All of the seafood was somewhat bland and seemed to have no real flavor to it. Of all the places we ate while in Hilton Head this was our least favorite. Whomp whomp.

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  10. zara VIP

    New Orleans16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside for dinner. The food was wonderful. Can’t go wrong here.

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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 4.6 stars by 5219 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Hilton Head
  5. Hilton Head Island

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 95 times today
Google Map for Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Squire Pope Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Hilton Head Island
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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