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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5
4.5
5068 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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7:00 PM
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Booked 25 times today
  • 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.

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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
  • 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 5,068 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-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.
5,068 Reviews
  1. Andrea M

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 2 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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  2. Diane

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 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 6 days ago
    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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  3. Tom

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 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 February 2, 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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  4. Sheryl

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 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 February 2, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us, Sheryl! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Tim

    VIP

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our brunch as it was cooked to perfection and delivered quickly. Our waiter Dakota was super !!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Tim! We are delighted to hear everything was perfect and that Dakota took great care of you! Remember to ask for him on your next visit!

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  6. Teri

    VIP

    Phoenix

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! She crab, oysters, grouper, boil, everything our group ordered was off the hook! We'll definitely be back!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 27, 2025
    Hi, Teri! Thank you for the 5 star review! Happy to hear everyone enjoyed their meal and we look forward to seeing you next time!

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  7. Timothy

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The reservation process was easy to use. The hostest was polite and seated us quickly. The waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and communicated well. The food tasted awesome. I would highly recommend this restaurant!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 26, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Timothy! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience with us. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable from the moment you sat down. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Jack

    VIP

    Pittsburgh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jodi was terrific. The food and ambience never disappoints. It was a great dining experience - once again.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 26, 2025
    Thank you, Jack! We always love to hear about the great experiences our team provides! We will be sure to recognize Jody for her outstanding service and hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Jenny

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jody took care of us and was wonderful! The food was great everything was great!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 20, 2025
    Hi Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review! We are happy to hear Jody provided a wonderful experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab legs for an appetizer were wonderful. Fried flounder and the Dockside combination entrees were equally well done.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 19, 2025
    Hi Paul! We are happy to hear you enjoyed everything! Thank you for the 5 star review. We look forward to seeing 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 5068 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation


Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 25 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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
    (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.
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