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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5 (5284)
$30 and under
Seafood
2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 144 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
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 5,284 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 "beautiful waterfront view" and a "laid-back vibe" perfect for families. With "excellent food and service," the menu includes fresh seafood and standout dishes like "shrimp and grits." Enjoy the outdoor bar and sunset views for a "fun, easygoing" dining experience.

5,284 Reviews
  1. tammy

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    dinner was excellent. we had the casino stuffed shrimp and a trio of seafood platter. The beet salad was one of the most delicious we've had as well. and you can't eat the sunsets

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  2. Katie

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants for brunch and dinner on HHI. The service is outstanding compared to other restaurants and the food is a better quality as well. We also appreciate different options that you can’t necessarily find at other places.

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  3. Sean

    Columbus2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They accommodate gluten-free pretty well, but dairy free is pretty difficult. Dairy free leaves out all of the fried foods because the batter has milk in it. I also have egg issues and this left off the sauce for the baked cod. So I essentially had naked fillet, steamed broccoli, and sweet potatoes sautéed in oil with brown sugar. To their credit, the food was good but unfinished in every way. As for adult drinks, they were on the expensive side and seemed to lack much alcohol in the specialty drinks. I wish more would turn to oat or coconut milk for fried coatings
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Sean! We're glad to hear that our gluten-free options work well for you. We're sorry to hear about the dairy-free options, as we always strive to cater to all dietary needs. Thank you for the information regarding other options we could use instead of milk. We will have to give it a try and see how it turns out! As for adult drinks, we're sorry to hear they weren't up to your expectations. We'll certainly consider your feedback for future improvements. We hope to serve you again at Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant.

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  4. Debra

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, service was a bit slow, however very friendly which leads me to believe that it was a back of house issue with the kitchen not being able to keep up. It was a holiday however so overall it was a pleasant experience

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  5. Steve

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Excellent dinner!!!!!!!!

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  6. MILTON ALLEN

    Atlanta84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service - the baked grouper was very good as was the fried chicken livers as an appetizer; the fried Seafood platter was okay as the filets were not very tasty - all else was good. Great place to eat and Nick our server was also excellent.

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  7. Tinsley

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view with Great food. We had reservations and walked right in to our table

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  8. Michael VIP

    Las Vegas35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. Portions are extremely small for the price. Seating outdoors is lovely. If you go , ask to sit outside as it makes a difference. Expect to pay a lot.

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  9. Tabitha

    Key West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was wonderful! The food was soo good. I don’t think you could order anything back. We definitely will be eating there again.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Tabitha, we're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience! We always strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible, and your kind words truly make our day. We're looking forward to your next visit. See you soon!

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  10. Gerry

    South Carolina11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous sunset, good service. Food, yuck. Rubber “local” shrimp that strangely didn’t taste anything like shrimp. We will skip Skull Creek on our next visit.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Gerry, Thank you for dining with us. We are sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations and we will share your feedback with our culinary team. If you have any additional feedback on the dishes you ordered, we would love to hear more from you. We hope you will give us another try in the future!

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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 5284 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 144 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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