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Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5108 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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 5,108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Hilton Head

    Great for brunch

  • Hilton Head

    Kid-friendly

  • Hilton Head

    Good for groups

  • 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 "excellent food, service, and views," making it a beloved choice for visitors to Hilton Head. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," with standout service from servers like Jody and Kevin. The restaurant's beautiful waterside location is perfect for enjoying a "great sunset view."

5,108 Reviews
  1. Margaret

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of our meals were delicious, good size servings, excellent prompt service
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Margaret! We are delighted to hear everyone enjoyed their meals and our team took great care of you! We hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Lance VIP

    Omaha6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. We eat here everytime we are on the island.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Lance! We're thrilled to hear that you join us every time you are on the island and we look forward to many more visits to come!

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  3. Barbara VIP

    New York City126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and scenery all top notch. Seafood pot pie, fried local shrimp made 2 guests very happy! The other two felt like having beef and short ribs and steak and salad did not disappoint!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Barbara! We love hearing everyone enjoyed a variety of dishes and our team provided an overall great experience. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

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  4. Kathy

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cant say enough how good everything was. It was my husband's birthday and we had a wonderful time. Our granddaughters thoroughly enjoyed the shark cups, dinner and of course a trip to the gift shop!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Kathy! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday with us! It's great to know that you and your granddaughters enjoyed everything, from the shark cups to dinner and the gift shop. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Connie

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 adults and everyone enjoyed the delicious food, the incredible service and the beautiful view. Great experience and a wonderful evening had by all!
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Connie, We're overjoyed to hear that you and your party had a wonderful experience! It's fantastic to know that our food and service were all to your liking. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We can't wait to welcome you and your group back for another fantastic evening. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings!

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  6. Tara

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was really good excluding the side of sweet potatoes which were overly sweetened. Service was very good and the view was great. There was, however, a high level of noise. Would definitely recommend and go back
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Tara! We will be sure to share your feedback with our culinary team and we look forward to seeing you next time!

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  7. Damian

    Connecticut3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, as it was the last few times I went there. Best shrimp & grits I’ve ever had.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Damian, We love that you love the shrimp & grits! We do too! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Dennis

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Friends visiting from Iowa said definitely coming back as there were so many great food choices on the menu. Our server Dave did a great job welcoming us and making recommendations. All in all an exceptional experience

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  9. Kevin

    Denver6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a late lunch and were disappointed. While the location and atmosphere is good, the food and drinks did not live up to our last dining experience there. The beer was flat! There are many better options on Hilton Head.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Kevin, We are sorry to hear that you did not have an enjoyable dining experience. If you have any other specific feedback on the dishes you ordered, we would love to hear back from you so we can share that with our culinary team. Thank you and we hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waitress & Manager worked hard, but food wasn’t on crispy potatoes, grouper was pink inside & raw. Appetizer with shrimp & calamari was delicious. Stuffed trout was medium good & potatoes it was on was delicious.
    Skull Creek Dockside RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers, but we're sorry to hear that our main courses didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide our guests with the best food and service, and it's clear we fell short this time. Your comments will be taken into account as we continually work to improve our offerings. We appreciate your patience and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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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 4.6 stars by 5108 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 41 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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