Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Beaufort

Skull Creek Dockside has delicious meal options, the best servers and other worker bees, terrific managers, and amazing scenery. This is our favorite place on HHI!

We had a wonderful time last night. The service was fantastic (Melanie took care of us throughout the evening), and the food was phenomenal. We had the flounder, redfish, fish and sheephead fish for dinner. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted outstanding. Appetizers were the pate and esgargots and both were so delicious. Overall my family and I had a great evening. Thank you!

Ela’s was excellent! It was recommended by a friend and we are so glad we tried it. My husband had the Snapper and I had the short ribs. Both dishes were so delicious! Beautiful cozy restaurant on the water. And we loved the music they played throughout the restaurant. We will be back for sure next time we are in Hilton Head. Thank you!

This place is pricey but if you're looking for a great experience and great food, this is it. We sat outside in the beautiful garden terrace and had a fantastic serving staff. Food was spot-on.

Our party of three were seated in the dining area in the front, next to the bar. I think this must be ‘overflow’? It was lively, which was to expected, but there was a loud table of four birthday revelers next to us (not in the bar) who were very loud. So this is why the noise level rating is higher than normal. We ordered small salads as starters, then enjoyed shrimp and grits, filet with truffle frites and my daughter had sashimi and the mahi roll. Everyone’s meal was delicious! Our server was great too, choosing a smooth cabernet as I requested to go with the filet. It was a excellent meal out with family. Thanks.