This restaurant was definitely a highlight of my trip here to Hilton Head. The food was delicious, the ambiance was immaculate but Liz was the shining star! Her attentiveness and warmth was such a treat! Definitely will be coming back just for all the great staff and especially the delicious food! read more

I cannot even begin to recommend Kristen and the entire team at Skull Creek Dockside enough. My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding in the space upstairs and it was such an incredible highlight of our wedding weekend! The team had everything prepared perfectly and offered to help with anything needed. It started far before the night of the event though. Multiple team members reached out to ensure all details were secured and everything we wanted was taken care of. We chose a buffet option with bar on the upstairs deck and it was all delicious. The team was fantastic in helping with the buffet options to ensure all needs were met! They also had a slideshow with music playing throughout our time that was a great addition for our guest to see! We opted for a smaller wedding with close family and friends so we had everyone in attendance at this dinner ~50 people total and could not have asked for a better kick off for the weekend! We will always support Skull Creek Dockside when we are visiting because of their kindness, exceptional event planning, and DELICIOUS food! Thanks Skull Creek Dockside! read more

We had a lovely Sunday brunch at Dockside. The beet salad and shrimp bowl were delicious. The enormous biscuit was a bit underwhelming. I should have tried it with jam. The grits were perfect. My husband loved the Brisket Benedict. At first we wanted to sit outside, but it was chilly, so we were kindly moved inside. The hostess was very accommodating. The ladies bathroom was clean. The music didn't fit the Sunday brunch vibe. It was like 80's pop and a bit loud. The menu had great choices. read more

Skull Creek Dockside - CRISPY SHRIMP BOWL - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Skull Creek Dockside was... fine. Not bad, not great, just fine. One thing I learned pretty quickly is that Hilton Head seems to have a deep and abiding love affair with frying seafood. Maybe that's a local thing. Maybe I'm the weird one. But when I'm on the coast, I'm usually hoping for fresh seafood that tastes like the ocean rather than the fryer oil. I started with the stuffed clam appetizer. Usually a stuffed clam comes chopped up and mixed into the stuffing so you can actually eat it in one bite. This was a whole clam with fried stuffing piled on top. It created a unique challenge where it was too big for one bite but also nearly impossible to cut in half. To make matters worse, it wasn't cleaned particularly well, so I got to shuck it myself and enjoy a little bonus grit with dinner. The seafood chowder was decent. The hushpuppies were overcooked, which is a tough miss around here because every restaurant on the island seems locked in an arms race to make the best hushpuppies. You've got to bring your A-game. Service was solid. Our server was attentive, competent, and did everything right. The drinks were fine. One big plus is that they take reservations, which is a blessing on this packed island where most places seem to treat reservations like a mythological creature. Overall, if you're looking for fried seafood and a convenient reservation, you'll probably be happy. If you're searching for fresh seafood that really shines on its own... you may want to cast your net elsewhere. read more

The parking is insanely busy! They said 30-minute wait but we got seated in about 10 minutes (outside would have been much longer). The low country punch was sweet, but could be a tad stronger. The rolls they bring out are good. I had to send the tiki rum punch back as there was no pineapple or orange juice in it (completely clear). The server was trying to say it's premade and seemed argumentative, rather than just offering to add pineapple juice. The Stuffed mushrooms were kind of pricey for their size. The alternative drink Blueberry lemonade was just ok. The Dockside collection with mac & cheese the grits are good. The scallops are a little weird to have tangerines on top of them, but they were fresh. Crabcakes are good. They're not as good as Maryland obviously but they're much better than all the places we get in Georgia, and a little pricey for the portion. This place is huge with great sunset views. The coconut cream pie was the best thing (cane back another night & got some to go). The key lime pie was great too read more

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Our table of 5 had reservations for 7:30 and were seated on time at an outside patio table. My husband and I ordered 2 alc drinks and waters, both were very heavy on the pour. Not a bad thing for price but if you're looking for a fancy cocktail this wasn't that. Our friends ordered the hush puppies as an app and they came out cold and basically falling apart. We ended up just sending them back and had them taken off the bill. I ordered the Deviled eggs which were great!! My only complaint is I wish there were more than 4. I will say I felt like we waited quite a while for our main food. Our waitress even came over and commented on the wait and said she'd check on the status. Luckily everything came out hot and everyone was content with what they ordered. My reason for giving 4 stars is this; we decided on a seafood restaurant because we were obviously at a beachy location known for seafood... Every seafood option was listed as from MA or RI. As someone from MA, going back next week, I was a little disappointed thinking I was going to get something new as the people with us also raved how good the seafood is here. Needless to say I didn't order any seafood listed from NE. Oh well read more

Skull Creek Dockside - SEARED TUNA DEVILED EGGS - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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First time here for my husbands birthday. The bacon hush puppies are so good, and the butter with it is even better! The food was amazing and decently sized. Cons- it took a really long time to get our alcoholic drinks, and my husband's was wrong. We waited so long that he ended up just drinking it. It also took a long time to get condiments for our food. I had asked our waitress to tell happy birthday to my husband. I can't remember what she said.. something along the lines of it wasn't in her abilities. She offered to comp the dessert, we didn't get it comp'ed, I just wanted him wished happy birthday ‍ read more

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We were able to get in quickly, but it was a rainy day. From beginning to end, the service was superb! Multiple people came around to our table and ask how we were doing! We got drinks, appetizer, and entrees for under $90. Food was excellent! Great experience. We would love to revisit on a clear day! read more

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This was one of best meals we had this trip. We chose a high top table and had a short wait. Our server Ryan S was attentive without being overbearing. His response to recommendations on food choices were spot on. He had such a calm demeanor. We will definitely be back read more

This was our last dinner while in the area on vacation and it was perfect. My food was delicious. My drink was really good too. Ambiance and service were nice. We were seated inside but I went outside to take some photos :) read more

Relaxing atmosphere, food was outstanding. The service was fast and friendly. Get there early, it's worth the wait. read more

Skull Creek Dockside - FROZEN SANGRIA - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great food and service , our waiter was incredible. Highly recommend! We will return ASAP!

We had a very very large group of 14 people that went for Easter. I know it is difficult to serve that many people, but our waitress did the best job that she possibly could. She was very pleasant, and worked very hard. They did give us only one waitress for our huge table. I have absolutely no complaints about the service whatsoever. I ordered the she crab soup, which is one of my favorite soups. I found it very thick and paste like, and it also wasn't hot. That was a major disappointment to me. And I know everybody else who had the soup in my party felt exactly the same way. Usually when we get she crab soup, it is a thinner bisque with pieces of crab in it. I must say that there was a lot of crab in the soup, though, but the consistency and the temperature were off. My dinner, was a sautéed softshell crab over pasta with a white wine, cream sauce, spinach, and tomatoes. The size of my softshell crab was so small, I couldn't believe they actually served that to me. I also found it overcooked. I was also not a fan of the pasta and the sauce. It also was a major disappointment to me. I was so looking forward to having softshell crabs, and this sort of burst my bubble a little bit. I have eaten here before and liked the food. But this time not so much. I still had a wonderful time because I was with my friends, but after having this meal, it makes me not want to go back. Also, the air-conditioning kept going on and off. When it started blowing, it blowed right down on a couple of people in our party. One person was a 95-year-old woman. So it would get very cold and windy when it was on, and then when it got turned off, it got hot. Also, the seafood pot pie did not look appetizing, it was much smaller than expected. But the people who ate it said they enjoyed it I know it was a holiday and extremely busy, but I just did not live up to my standards this day. read more

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Ambience 6/5 We pulled into the massive parking lot Dockside shares with the Boathouse at about 5:30 on Good Friday. Not a parking spot to be found. I dropped my wife and daughter off at the door. I finally got a spot after a couple of laps around the lot. I thought we would have an hour wait or more, but the parking lot is too small for the restaurants. My wife found a table outdoors right away. We had a great table with an awesome view. Service 5/5 Dakota was our server. He was awesome. Our drinks, apps, entrees and deserts came out in a timely manner Food 4/5: We started with some drinks. They now have hibations there (nonalcoholic THC ). We got one of those and a Paloma. Both were good. We started with the fried pickles and okra. 3.5/5. I split a dinner with my wife. It had whipped potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, scallops, stuffed shrimp, and a large crab cake. 4.25/5 We ended the dinner with a bourbon pecan crème brûlée 5/5. It's a great experience 5/5 read more

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Of the three different seafood restaurants we went to while in Hilton Head this might be my favorite spot! Perfect for lively good time, Dockside has a little bit of everything. The wait for a table can be rather long if you don't sit at the bar (which was full) or sit at the uncovered bar-top tables (which were also mostly full). But the wait wasn't a bother. They have a gift shop to peruse and a walk-up bar outside to grab cocktails while you wait. The property is adorned with huge trees that provide shade for the play areas below. There you'll find corn hole boards, a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, and other things to do to pass the time. The restaurant is quite large but we got sat in one of the best seats in the whole place. Outside, under the shade, closest to the walking path and in front of the dock. Perfect to see the skies, the water, great for people watching and covered from the elements. I started with the Dockside Reel Lemonade which was fine but had nothing worth writing home about. Aside from the drinks, we then ordered the oysters and fried pickles and okra which were stupid good! I could have made a whole meal of them alone but I munched on a few then ordered the crispy shrimp with calamari and the tuna avocado stack (clearly all I wanted was seafood). Unfortunately, the tuna was bland and did not taste fresh, but the calamari and shrimp was really good. Flavors all there. I tried my sons lobster mac n cheese and it was good too. Could have had a little more seasoning but pretty good. My daughter had the fish and chips and my husband had the shrimp and grits that were good too. Notice the theme though, good. The only thing that was GREAT, food and beverage-wise, was the fried okra and pickles and the oysters. Even though the wow factor was missing in regards to the food, the overall experience was a great one. Our server was nice and the wait didn't seem so long with all the things to do and see. The service was steady even though it was a busy summer night. I'd happily come back here again. read more

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Food is amazing and our server Ryan S was great! We sat outside at a high top and Ryan was on top of everything! For sure recommend this place and the awesome staff! read more

I've only been here for brunch, but hope to change that sometime! I love that you can make reservations at Dockside, and the brunch was amazing. I got the praline French toast and loved it. My kids both loved their meals too, and my son was especially into their chicken tenders. The view outside was spectacular, we loved walking around on the deck after we ate. The service was also spectacular. Everyone was so nice and our server kept checking in with us about the weather, it looked like rain was imminent and he wanted to be able to smoothly move us inside when the time came, but thankfully the rain held off. Very attentive and great food, I'm most definitely going to give the dinner service a try. read more

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Like everything Serg, it was just ok. Food was acceptable and arrived almost freakishly quick. Service was good. For the price, food should be better, but Serg restaurants always turning those tables! $$$ read more

Walked in from the huge parking lot and thought we were visiting Hudson's, but we were pleasantly surprised. Food was great; oysters on the half shell, Salmon dip (YUM!), and Shrimp and Grits. Also tried the She-crab soup which we didn't care for. Sat on the patio in the bar area, which was very enjoyable, and had wonderful service. read more

Quick seating at the outdoor tables where we could watch the sunset . The menu is quite extensive with many choices . I had the broiled scallops with the broccoli and cauliflower and beans and rice . It was really good . My husband had the garden salad with salmon and said it was delicious as wel read more

Skull Creek Dockside - Garden salad with salmon - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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Perfect location right on the creek which was recommended to us by a 41 year native Miss Robin. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and we decided to sit outside and we're quickly greeted by lovely gentleman, Adam. Very extensive menu but we knew what we wanted right away. Started with Dockside Rockefeller and a smoked salmon dip. Oysters cooked to perfection with the sauce having a tangy taste. Dip was smoky and creamy . Loved it. Hubby ordered the cold shrimp which were local, large with a sweet taste. I got the dozen oysters with all the fixins' and they were the best I have EVER had on Hilton Head Island. Our efficitent waiter was so attentive and very good at his job and was kind enough to bring us a warm towel and lemon to refresh our hands The view was so nice we will always be coming here every time we stay on the island. read more

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Our sever was amazing! The seafood was fresh and dinner was during "golden hour" it was super nice I would definitely go again. You definitely need a reservation for this place, get one for outside if you can. read more

Skull Creek Dockside - After dinner photo - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

The food was excellent! I had starters, my friend had a platter w scallops, crab cake and shrimp. I had the mussels and crab cake. Service was even better, Nick took care of us! What a charming personality! This place doesn't need my endorsement, it was well staffed with customers. Quite busy on Monday night though it is not their busiest day. Nice atmosphere, many different dining areas to settle into. Family friendly! Best seating is outside if weather is nice. Recommend get there early. read more

Skull Creek Dockside, Hilton Head, SC Food: We ordered the smoked wings, pick 2 (brisket and chicken) and pick 2 (brisket and ribs). The smoked wings were delicious, loved the seasoning and smoke flavor. The wings were moist not dried-out. The brisket was flavorful and tender with a nice smoke ring however sliced really thin nevertheless a good eat. Service: Had a great server, this restaurant is huge and he had tables on the other side however never allowed us to feel abandoned. Great job Ambiance: I loved the ocean front view and the dock with outdoor dining. The wall art was cool and the decor has a shipyard vibe... really cool. Don't forget to visit the onsite swag store. read more

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Most beautiful view on the island! And Lilly gave us the best service at the bar! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Skull Creek Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Mike, our server, was tops and salvaged an otherwise terrible experience. Made reservations 2 months ago for 2 people and requested indoor. Arrived and the hostess with magenta hair began to escort us outside. I brought it to her attention that I made the reservation long ago and specifically requested indoor. She walked to the hostess stand and came back and said they have nothing indoor for the balance of the evening. This was 6 pm. She pointed to the bar and said the hi tops are first come first served. Sit there and she walked away. Rudest and unfriendliest person I've ever met on HHI in 30 years. Now. Food was excellent and Mike saved the evening. read more

Skull Creek Dockside is an excellent waterfront eatery on Hilton Head Island. It is a huge place with multiple indoor and outdoor places to eat, complete with a gift shop. Interiors are modern and trendy, and the expansive windows let you relax and enjoy your meals with a wonderful view of all the activity out on the water. Reservations are a must during their busier seasons. For food, I went with their specialty smashburger while my dining companion went with the shrimp & grits. The smashburger (4/5) came with 3 huge onion rings on top which would be impossible to eat as presented. The onion rings (3/5) that came on top weren't greasy, but also didn't have much flavor to them while the fries (3.5/5) were your standard above average fries. My dining companion said the shrimp & grits (5/5) were incredibly flavorful and tasty, using a unique recipe for the grits you'd find in a more upscale kitchen down south. Service and ambiance (both 5/5) were top notch, as we really enjoyed the view, and wished we could have spent more time enjoying it. Overall, it was a great experience, and would recommend Skull Creek Dockside to others looking for a decent meal in a unique setting on the waterfront in Hilton Head. read more

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First time (as annual tourist) dining here. Not the last!! Boy!!! Their location alongside Skull Creek (opposite Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge) was just beautiful. The boats, dock, trees.. and then the evening sunset, .. just wonderful. The ambiance, both outside and inside, is terrific. But the best (truly) was our waiter DAVE! He is a seasoned food connoisseur and restaurantour that is enjoying bringing his exceptional food knowledge (and stellar personality!) as a server to all his (very lucky) customers. Truly a gem for Dockside! We enjoyed Shrimp and Calamari Appetizer (never had it their way, delicious!) and from the Early Bird menu ($24) we enjoyed both our Red Seafood Chowder and Charleston She Crab soups (choice soup or salad) and our entree's which were a Crabmeat Stuffed Trout (Crispy Skin-On Trout, Crab Cake Stuffing, Dijon Butter, Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables) and Seared Salmon (Mustard BBQ Glaze, Creamy Collards, Roasted Baby Sweet Potatoes) entrees. The fish was so incredibly fresh, (restaurant known for amazing seafood and BBQ) as were the vegetables. Our dessert of Coconut Custard Cream pie was simply unforgettable. Dave said a local baker provides them. Make trip to North End and enjoy Dockside! Then go next door to enjoy cocktails or sitting fireside. Open for lunch and dinner... go go go!!! read more

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Came here by accident as we were trying to go to Hudson's and got confused but overall the food and service were great. East coast oysters from Massachusetts were recommended by our waiter and they were incredible. I also got the she crab soup (9.5/10) and the smoked wings (9/10) which were completely fall off the bone, only thing was they do not have a buffalo sauce which i would have liked. read more

Skull Creek Dockside - Smoked chicken wings - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

This is our favorite restaurant in HHI. The presentation is wonderful. The combination of flavors amazing. Staff spot on. We always go early since we like outside seating. read more

Had lunch with another couple on Saturday of Memorial Weekend. Food, drinks, service was fantastic, I had seafood plate, which was one of their specials. Got seated outside right away, got a great waitress (believe her name was Heidi), Would definitely recommend this place, and they do take reservations. Inside was empty, lots of tables, but sitting outside looking at the water and boats was great. Have patio overhang, so u are not sitting in the sun! read more

Awesome views. Extensive menu. Great service. Delicious food. I enjoyed the salmon with veggie farro and my husband loved the shrimp and grits. Can't beat lunch on the water! read more

Skull Creek Dockside - Salmon with VEGETABLE & FARRO RISOTTO - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Skull Creek dockside is a beautiful restaurant. We sat outside, it was a little hot, but you just can't predict the weather. And of course it's the middle of summer. Our entrées were meatloaf and mashed potatoes, grilled chicken salad, margarita pizza. The sauce that was on the meatloaf was fabulous, better than any red sauce or ketchup recipe that I have had. My daughter loved the Margarita pizza and asked if I could try and duplicate it when I got home . Were plentiful, we had enough for lunch the next day. We walked out on the pier afterwards and watched the sunset. Just a lovely experience. read more

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Amazing food and service! Brought our fresh catch with us and they cooked it blackened, grilled and fried. Seafood pasta was delicious! read more

Skull Creek Dockside - Blackened redfish we caught and brought to the restaurant. - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Last night my family had dinner at Skull Creek Dockside. First off, I would highly recommend reservations as this place is packed I expect all day. The location is great and right on the water. There is a dock, which is nice to check out after eating at the restaurant. We were seated promptly. They make the experience of visiting fun as they serve all kids drinks in a cup with a shark on top. We ordered the brisket nachos, which were a special. These were delicious and the chips were clearly made in house. It was a pleasant mix of textures and fresh vegetables. I would recommend trying their nachos. My youngest ordered fried shrimp and fries and my oldest ordered a cheese pizza. Both dishes were tasty. I ordered the seafood tagliatelle at the recommendation of our server and it was fantastic. I would highly recommend trying this. It is a little spicy though as a heads up for those not up to some spice. My husband ordered the broiled seafood bounty and he really enjoyed it along with the halibut, which was the fish of the day. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and I would come back and visit them again. read more

Skull Creek Dockside - SEAFOOD TAGLIATELLE PASTA - Seafood Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Great choice for seafood dinner by the creek. Big portions, good quality food, reasonable priced and excellent service. Beef nachos, crab dip, seafood mix duo and flounder were our choices. Recommended for your dinner in the area. read more

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My usual Yelp search lead me here today for lunch. I've visited the other Skull Creek location; but never here. Seated immediately on the deck. Beautiful views and weather. My server was Justin and he did a good job checking on me and got the food out to me with perfect timing. Ordered deviled eggs, beet salad and tempura shrimp/calamari. I rarely use the word delicious because it is overused. This meal deserves being called delicious. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

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great food and great service! loved our drinks and the ambiance eating outside the is best! Our server Dave gave great recommendations

We tried to get into Hudson's next door. Two hour wait. Should have known better when we walked into here and got seated immediately. The hostess pointed to the bar area and said to sit there. We weren't sure where exactly or how to get a menu, etc. The server was indifferent (borderline irritated that he had to wait on us in the bar area) and we were seated in a dark area. The food was disappointing. Shrimp and grits. If you've had it somewhere else, you'll be disappointed. The pizza was even more disappointing. This place has so much potential. From a tourist perspective, the menu was overwhelming and nothing jumped out at you. Hard to explain but the menu was not appealing to me. read more

The views and services were excellent. The food was mediocre at best. I had a fish trio special and my husband had a seafood pasta. The scallops were cooked perfectly in the pasta but the lobster and shrimp were overcooked. The catfish in the seafood trio was good but shrimp and white fish were overcooked . This is a massive restaurant that is serving a lot of people so the attention to detail is not in the food but getting it out the kitchen in a timely fashion. Need to manage the quality of the output better. read more