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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5 (5334)
$30 and under
Seafood
2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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19:00
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
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 11:00–22:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    Hilton Head
  • 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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,334 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Hilton Head

    Child-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • 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 is cherished for its "beautiful views," "great food," and "excellent service." The seafood is generally fresh, with the "shrimp and grits" being a standout dish. Despite some mixed reviews on food consistency, most guests appreciate the "laid-back vibe" and "family-friendly" atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended to enjoy the "gorgeous sunset" views.
5,334 Reviews
  1. John

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, good food. Enjoyed the evening with our family.

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Philadelphia County71 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second visit, not much change. Took our granddaughters who wanted to eat outside near the water. Seated in a full sun location, but the hostess graciously moved us to a shaded table. I don’t see the attraction other than the water proximity. 7:00 reservation (reservations are a must unless you like long waits), we were seated promptly. Waitress personality was not joyful or helpful. She was knowledgeable and remembered most of our requests. The restaurant still has no flexibility in adjusting menu items ie. Adding grouper to a wedge salad ( they do offer other proteins, but would not add grouper which was in stock, or offer an assortment of oysters, only half dozen or dozen of one type. Meal was ok at best. Probably last visit for a while, too many other good spots on island.

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  3. mark VIP

    South Carolina85 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very high energy and crowded Good value with large menu selection Large portions of decent food

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  4. Tracy

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I made reservations after someone recommended this place that had been a few weeks before us. They attempted to seat us inside when our reservations were for outside. Waited over 10mins before our server finally came to take our drink order, which was wrong. The food was nothing to be proud of. Had to ask for refills as our waiter walked past us and looked. The only thing this place had going for it was the sunset we saw from sitting outside. Will we be back, no.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded today
    Hi Tracy, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We strive for excellent service and food quality, and it sounds like we missed the mark during your visit. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve and we truly hope you will give us another try in the future! Our General Manager will be reaching out to continue the conversation.

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  5. KATHRYN

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    dAKOTA WAS NA EXCELLENT WAITER AND EVEN WITH IT BEING fATHERS DAY, MANAGER cHRIS STOPPED BY THE TABLES TO MAKE SURE EVRYTHING WAS GOOD.

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  6. Cheryl VIP

    Philadelphia County49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is family favorite . Remains family friendly but the cost has gone up! $52/2 Alaskan snow clusters appetizer 😳😩. This was the “ market price” and crazy ! OUR fault that we didn’t ask because it was Father’s Day and we were treating Dad . Not a good value !
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded today
    Thanks for sharing your experience, Cheryl! We're glad to hear it's a family favorite. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and will definitely consider it as we strive to provide great value. We hope to see you and your family again soon for more memorable moments!

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  7. Vicki

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beautiful setting! Service was excellent!

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  8. Diane VIP

    South Carolina177 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Father’s Day brunch was very good and the server was friendly.

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  9. Chris

    Atlanta26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This was not our first time at Skull Creek and it didn’t disappoint. The food is consistently good. It has great views of the intercostal waters and an upbeat atmosphere.

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  10. Roger

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    You cannot beat the location, however, the cost of the meal was NOT worth it. I don't think I would go back. For the amount of money I spent, I would expect more from the restaurant. It is way over priced. Save your money and go elsewhere.

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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 5334 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Squire Pope Rd.
  • Area
    Hilton Head
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • 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
    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, Takeaway, 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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