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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.5
4.5
5058 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • 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.

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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
    (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 5,058 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • 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 a "beautiful view" and "delicious food," making it a must-visit on Hilton Head Island. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing atmosphere," with standout dishes like the "lobster mac and cheese" and "seafood Alfredo." Perfect for sunset dining, especially with their early bird specials.

5,058 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    73 reviews

    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner, pretty location and Brian was absolutely fantastic with his service and recommendations!

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  2. Kathy

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jody was a cheerful and attentive server. She did a great job. Our first time for brunch, there were 6 of us and there weren't any big complaints. One patty melt and one omelet were overcooked but not enough to send back. They were still good, just not as ordered.

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  3. Pam

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and our server Brian was very attentive. Checked on us often and very personable.

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  4. Kathleen

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was extensive and food was delicious. Ther service was excellent, with a food runner who actually knew where each order went instead of conducting a “food auction “ ( holding up the dish and asking, “who had the steak?”). The noise level was moderate using the Sound Print app. We will be back often!

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  5. Chris

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ally was wonderful! Super attentive and Very helpful with helping us select our meals! Great experience, we’re just traveling through the area but will be back again!

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  6. Bethany

    VIP

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun local with great views. Our server was wonderful, and a great menu selection. We ordered the grilled seafood platter. It was kind of bland and the seafood overcooked so it was dry. Definitely a place I would return to for a cocktail and a basket of bread before heading somewhere else for dinner.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hello Bethany, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our views and our service. We appreciate your feedback on our seafood platter and are sorry to hear that it didn't meet expectations. We strive to provide our guests with the best food and experiences, and your feedback helps us do just that. We will be sure to share this with our culinary team and we hope you will dine with us again in the future! Best, The Management Team

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  7. Jenna

    VIP

    Anchorage

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average overall. Location was pretty. The soups and cocktails were lovely. Glad we went, but would not return.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Jenna! We're glad you chose Skull Creek Dockside and took the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that our food didn't meet your expectations. If you have any specifics from the dishes you ordered, we would love to share that feedback with our culinary team. We hope you will decide to give us another try in the future!

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  8. Allisun

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place, friendly staff, little wait time for food to arrive
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Allisun!

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  9. James

    Charleston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amee was a great server. Food was great. Love being able to make reservations.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    James, Thank you for dining with us! Remember to ask for Aimee when you make your next reservation!

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  10. Sam

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant and a must visit for us each time on the island. I highly recommend getting there for sunset if you’re there for dinner. Also, it’s an incredible value with their early dining menu.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded on January 4, 2025
    Hey Sam, we're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience! It's great to know that you find our place awesome and that you highly recommend us when visiting the island. We're also glad you enjoyed the early dining menu. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit!

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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 5058 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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–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
    (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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