Thoroughly enjoyed the hour and a half wait with live entertainment and activities for the kids. Â Views and atmosphere great, food was ok to good, service was really bad (slow and unattentive). Â Overall pretty dissapointing but it was one of their busier weeks. Â Our experience was not worth the money.
Review Source:We come to Hilton Head for three weeks every year, and have been doing so for almost ten years now. Was recommended to us by a family member who lives on the island. This place is great! Beautiful view, wonderful service, and all the food was superb!! I would recommend you get there early though, our estimated wait time was three hours but we only ended up waiting about an hour and fifteen minutes. Anyway, anything you order on the menu will be great. My favorites are their buffalo chicken dip, any of their shrimp,the jambalaya, and their savannah red rice and seasoned vegetables are great!!
Review Source:Pros: Delicious hush puppies, moonshine cocktails, good strong drinks, yummy shrimp po boy, plenty of outdoor seating
Cons: Not overly clean, entire restaurant smells like it could use a good clean.
Other: Quiet around 5pm. Live music later in the evening so I recommend having a later dinner if you want a more lively scene.
We went here around 5:15pm and we were told there was a 1 hour and 15 minute wait for outside seating and nearly as much for inside. Luckily, the atmosphere here is pretty great, so we took a beeper and went and got some drinks. They have a sandbox area for the little ones and they had a craft table for kids to color t-shirts with markers. There is a lot of outside seating, but the bar seems a little cramped. After about only 35 minutes we were seated. We ended up inside which wasn't quite as neat as outside, but we had a nice view. Our waitress was attentive, but the food was just okay. My husband is vegetarian and there wasn't anything more than a salad for him. I think this place is really about the view and the fun, especially if you have kids. It also seemed to be dog friendly. The parking lot was packed so they have to be doing something right. They do offer complimentary valet which I recommend because there were no spots to be had.
Review Source:We come here everytime we go to HH. There are 2 other restaurants beside Boathouse but you cannot see them from the rest. because of trees & landscape,only from water. Each is different atmosphere. Boat house is more of a laidback family or group dinner place. But you will also see the locals mostly couple that are regulars! It is always crowded during summer & evenings! It has A natural outside setting. There is corn hole to pass the time or take a walk along the dock. You can see boats coming & going, birds & we even saw a alligator that braves the salt water to get the fishermen's bait. There is also live local music in the evenings I believe weekends not sure about during the week.
Tip=We sat at Sushi bar so we didn't have to wait! I tried the oysters & sushi. Both delicious. also the grilled shrimp- always fresh n yummy. My husband had the steak it was very tender. On Sunday we returned Sat at outside bar for quick seating again. The previous night we walked outside but the place was too packed & the bartenders never served me? so we asked to sit inside. Also =there was a bad smell from Dumpster when the wind blew NOTE TO MANAGER OWNER= Plant either in ground or in a pot= Southern Jasmine. It is easy to grow Will cover the walls of dumpster area & smells wonderful!!!! You can trim & shape it also. But would mask a dumpster smel totally!!! The smell was Not there the following visit? We met locals & they recommended the crab cakes ALL Crab No Fill! WOW fresh n good. Had blueberry lemonade with fresh berries. This bartender was kind & friendly made it a point to know everybody's name!! wonderful as we watched the boats & wild life. I Took pictures of the visiting alligator out on the dock & the crabs. Then played corn hole, under the large oak tree. Later there was a reggae band. Then it was time to go home. :( Â They have a cute little gift shop as u walk in but a bigger one across from entrance! Â Will update you after our next visit with pics!
Dining, my friends, is an experience composed of more than just what's on the plate and what the food may lack in WOW factor here the location, views, atmosphere and vibe make up for tenfold!
I would go back here again and again for the overall experience.
Grab a cold one, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, eat some decent yet fresh seafood and live yo life!
Note: I ordered the chilled seafood platter for myself and it was a gluttonous choice. However, all of that seafood for only $34?!?! That thing would cost at least $80 in DC area. See pic. Would work great as an appetizer for a table of 4 (or more).
We have had a like/dislike relationships with Skull Creek since they opened. Â My most recent comments were positive regarding our visits the past few months. Â After our May 11th visit we are firmly in the dislike category and will probably never return to SCB. Â We visited with out of town relatives. Â It was a beautiful night to enjoy the outside seating area. Â We were told that our wait time would be about 45 minutes. Â No problem, to the bar we headed. Â One guest wanted to buy and I accompanied her to the bar. Â After ordering for everyone else she asked the bartender what beers they had. Â The bartender's response was "If you can read the list is on the board." Â We just looked at each other and she selected a drink. Â
When we were seated we placed our orders. Â As we had drinks when we sat down I guess our server thought we would not need additional drinks the remainder of the evening. Â Three of our meals were delivered in a reasonable time. Â My meal did not arrive. Â As I sat waiting for my meal our server was not to be found. Â When we saw the server again (at least ten minutes after being served) I let her know my meal had not arrived. Â She went off to find out why. Â She did stop at two other tables on her journey to the kitchen. Â Upon returning she told me the kitchen was preparing my meal at it should be out in a few minutes. Â As everyone else was finished I told her that I no longer wanted my meal. Â She continued to tell me that the meal was being prepared and she would bring it out to me. Â Several times I declined and requested the check. Â A manager then shows up explains that they just "dropped the ball" At this point I do not want excuses. Â I just wanted to get out of SCB. Â He leaves, the waitress brings the bill. Â She made a point of explaining that they had taken my meal off the bill. Â It is always nice not to be charged for what you did not receive. Â She leaves and I look at the bill expecting a little something extra taken off for the trouble we had experienced. Â When she returned expecting payment to be ready I ask if there was no consideration to a bit of a discount considering what had occurred. Â She did not seem to understand why we would upset that one member of our party was not served.
This was the first time a restaurant has forgotten to serve me. Â This was not the first bad experience we have wad our witnessed at SCB. Â We are finished with SCB. Â There are too many good restaurants on Hilton Head. Â Restaurants that are consistently good.
Another one of my favorite restaurants on Hilton Head Island. Very nice restaurant inside, huge deck area outside, live music, multiple bars, right on the waterway. I wouldn't say the view is as good as some of the other places I went to but it's definitely a fun hangout spot and place to party with friends. Food was very good and the service was exceptional.
Review Source:If you want seafood while looking out on the water, this is the place!
We ordered:
King crab legs $41 (about 3 legs)
Pick three fried lunch (shrimp, scallops, clam strips) which came with hush puppies, fries, good coleslaw
Salmon deviled eggs (amazing)
Hush puppies (it turned out unnecessary bc it came with the pick 3)
Guacamole, salsa, and chips
Rum runner but asked to pay more to get it in the souvenir mason jar
Sitting on the water under the trees was amazing
Food was really great, come hungry!
Love the music
Great place to have fresh seafood while on the island. Â Has great views; however I dined here at night and inside so I can't say I saw the views first hand :)
They seat on a first come first serve basis. Â We arrived with a party of four around 9pm and were quoted a 30 minute wait which ended up being about 7 minutes. Â We were acknowledged by our server within a few minutes of being seated and served drinks very quickly.
We started with the seafood sampler/platter which was delicious although it was cold seafood and I think I realized I prefer steamed seafood to cold. Â I had the tortilla crusted tilapia for my entree which was delicious but had a lot of 'stuff' on the top of it (tomatoes, cheese, some kind of sauce, etc.). Â In other words it was richer than I expected it to be. Â
The atmosphere is a bit loud. Â They had live music on the patio which could be heard inside if you are seated near the door. Â I would definitely check this place out if you are looking for good seafood in a laid back atmosphere with great customer service.
Amazing people. Amazing service and atmosphere. They let us have our little dog outside. Been here four times now and never have been disappointed! the food is great, happy hour is awesome. I will always return here no matter what every time we visit my girlfriends parents. I'm so happy they exist!!!
Review Source:Had brunch on Sunday (although Lunch menu was available. It was crowded (20 minute wait. Â So, we just sat at the bar and ate. Very good omelet and cinnamon French toast. Â Great and friendly service. Â Afterwards, walked outside and enjoyed the sunshine and watch them putting power boats in the water. Â Would definitely go back.
Review Source:I must admit that I have no idea what people are saying about how wonderful the fish is here and how atmospheric it is. Perhaps the atmosphere would have been nicer had I visited during nice weather as we dined here during Christmas week. The place struck me as a touristy chain restaurant.
It might be fun to grab a drink and a fish taco on a nice sunny evening, but the food is here just adequate. Service was good, but nothing to rave about. Even during the off season, the wait can be quite long. The local fish really didn't wow me and the preparations lack sophistication and creativity.
There must be a better option on the island.
The last stop on our trip. We stopped here on the way home for lunch. I couldn't decide what I wanted and we had a $50 voucher from taking the timeshare tour so we ordered a bunch of different things. We started with chips, guacamole and salsa. In hindsight, I didn't ask if they cook the chips themselves or if the guacamole was gluten free. I ended up sick before we left the restaurant. Not their fault, mine... Seriously not a smart move before a 12 hour car ride back to Ohio. I didn't ask. The sushi roll was very good - smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber. Then Aaron and I shared crab legs again. He ordered the snickers cake for desert, and once again... I watched him eat it.
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I dug this place. Â Very laid back and great views of the ships. Â It was somewhat hard to find but it was worth it. I started with a beer and a half-pound of warm shrimp tossed in Old Bay seasoning. Â Down shifted to some hush puppies before I got to my grouper sandwich, which was solid.
The service was pretty good; however, it was some what slow at times. Â The waiter was aware things were taking a little bit longer than usual and he acknowledged it. Â The weather was perfect so the wait was not that bad.
Definitely a good spot and all the locals seemed to love the place too.  I would go back  . . . today...
Stopped in with nine people and it was raining so we had quite a wait, but that was actually the best part of the night because we got to hang out in the very large and open bar area. The bartenders were great and it was a comfortable setting.
Dinner was fine, but again these large seafood houses may be just too big to deliver the level of quality and creativity to make you want to come back again in your limited vacation time. (with one exception, see other reviews)
Had the grouper special which was decent, but no other standouts during our visit. I'm glad we visited nonetheless and got a cool t-shirt out of it.
Absolutely worth the wait. Service? Friendly, patient and on-point. Food? I would eat their Chopped Creole Cobb Salad for every meal if I could. Their sushi is so fresh and light. Restaurant atmosphere: You couldn't get more romantic, casual or beautiful all in one restaurant if you tried. Bottom line? I WANT ONE IN VEGAS!
Yes, there was a massive wait, but that's what happens on a Saturday night for 20 people. Expected. Not the end of the world. When everyone sat down, we told the waitress we wanted separate checks just to be a pain, and she said, "No problem," and continued the great service. You've got to love that wonderful Southern hospitality!
I ordered the Creole Cobb Salad, and holy freaking delicious. The honey mustard vinaigrette? Perfectly tangy, not too sweet, and they put it on the side without me asking so I could use it sparingly or dunk my super fresh shrimp in the ramekin. The greens, cheese, meats, bacon and shrimp were so fresh, and the salad was HUGE, so I was able to eat the entire thing and not feel hungry an hour later like I normally do when I eat a salad. The Cobb was hearty, and I will travel all the way from Vegas to have it again!
Oh, I forgot about the spicy tuna roll. The one that had the perfect kick from sriracha, my favorite sauce in the world (or at least one of them)and was so fresh I could swear I saw the cook catching it off the dock a minute before it made its way to my table, It is arguably more fresh than any of the seafood I have gotten in Vegas, but I guess it helps that the restaurant is ON the ocean. It's all about the perks.
The atmosphere would be perfect for a younger crowd once the kitchen closes down. Bar outside on the dock, a romantic walk down the pier, chill music, nothing too wild but just quiet enough that the roar off the crowd doesn't make it impossible to hear the conversation with your buddy sitting next to you. This restaurant easily accommodates a couple or a large group of people, but expect a very long wait regardless of when you arrive at the restaurant, because everything is great about this local favorite.
Super location right on the water. Lots of outside tables which is why we came. Nice oceanide atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Fun bartender who we got to know well (see below). Incredibly diverse menu. All 5 stars.
Now, they may have the best food on the planet...but 1hour+45 minute wait for two people? I don't think so...1 star....so, we settled and ate at the bar. While there we saw lots of open tables so the wait was not a result of the amount of tables but more an issue with staff, we guess. In fairness, that they are popular and might have a hard time finding help to man all the tables is not the fault of the restaraunt...just one of those things.
If you are on HH and don't mind a wait (we can't imagine the wait during a peak season weekend!), then Boathouse is recommended.
Skull Creek Boathouse is one of my favorite spots for seafood and ambience. Â The Boathouse (locals don't need any more name than this) is on the north end of the island and features views of the Intracoastal Waterway, beautiful sunsets and great atmosphere. Â It was named one of America's best outdoor bars by Travel and Leisure magazine this summer.
Try the seafood chowder, yummy! Â There are alot of fried seafood overings (it is the south) but I have tried many of the sushi, sashimi and ceviche offerings and have always enjoyed them.
This is the only place that I have liked shrimp and grits which is one of my husband's favorites (I always like to pilfer and try more than one offering). Â I had given up on shrimp and grits but they are really great here.
For lunch or dinner, definitely worth the trip, do expect a wait in the summer evenings.
Skull House was recommended by a friend who comes to HHI each year and recommended we eat here.
So...12 of us (8 adults, 4 kids) got there at about 5:20 on Friday night at the beginning of August. Â Told we would have a 45-minute wait..but happily(!) we got a table in about 15-minutes. Â Recommend you get there early...but the time we left at 7:00 the wait was about one-hour.
Very picturesque place right on the water. Â Indoor and outdoor seating. Â Even an outdoor bar that we could booze it up a bit while we were waiting. Â They even had a few outdoor games to keep the kids occupied while we waited! Â There's self-parking and complimentary valet parking, as well.
Huge menu. Â HUGE. Â Everyone and anyone should be able to find a suitable dish here...they've got food for the seafood lovers and the non-seafood lovers. Â Big place and very attentive servers to keep the tables moving.
Very happy we stopped by here and will--very likely--stop here again on our next trip to HHI...
I had my first experience at Skull Creek the other night; it will be my last. The food was good enough. I ordered the crabcake, which was delicious. But only fifteen minutes after I placed my order for the wreckfish special did our waitress inform me that she would not be able to fill the order (we sat around 7:30). The waitress was flaky, slow, inattentive, and forgetful. Guests in our party had to ask multiple times for beers, ketchup, a new set of silverware, you name it - and even then, one of my friends only received one Red Stripe throughout the whole meal.
We ordered hush puppies as an appetizer. Don't get them; they must be frozen.
The most offensive part of my meal, however, revolved around one specific incident. After bringing drinks out to our entire party of eight women under 25 aside from me, I ordered the "Peach Sweet Tea," the only Drink Feature of the night (there was an entire drink menu, as well, but this drink was on the food special menu). The waitress was fully aware of the nature of the drink, as she told me, "it's delicious;" thus, when she didn't ID me for the drink, after IDing my seven girlfriends, I assumed it was nonalcoholic. Wrong. The waitress was not apologetic. Neither was the manager (Casey), who was, in fact, quite apathetic. He comped the $5 drink, gave a very bored apology, and moved on.
We had a great view of the marsh from our picnic table; unfortunately, the scenery didn't make up for the average, overpriced beach fare and terrible service. I will be calling one of the managing partners to complain about my experience (I've never done anything of this nature before).
4 Stars for Service.
3 Stars for Food.
To me it seems that much of the Hilton Head seafood is fried which doesn't make sense when you are right on the water. Fried seafood seems like something you should do if don't live by water to cover up the fact that you don't live by water.
I had a tuna steak sandwich (not fried, yea!) which was nice, kind of hidden on the menu.
Sushi is delicious and very fresh but overpriced.
Another stop super Yelpers Richard R. and Sharon H (sho said it's was her and her Hubs favorite HHI hangout). Â suggested I try. Richard recommended during the day for the view, so we headed off for a late lunch. Of course we started with wine, and the water view was simply amazing.
Been on a deviled egg binge...so we started with Grandma's Deviled Eggs. Pretty darn good! Then we moved on to a Boathouse Sampler:
Coconut Almond Shrimp - I cold eat these forever.
Deviled Crab Balls - they were OK (not outstanding)
Calamare - good with sauce but these really are't my favorite
Hushpuppies (I could live on these) But only in Hilton Head...Dayton doesn't have a clue about what makes a good Hush puppie.
Trio of sauces...spiced honey butter, remoulade and jezebel. Each one better than the last.
Loved sharing the wine, food, view and conservation. I could live like this everyday!!
Depending on who you talk to, or read I guess too, this place is either a lot better now, or used to be a lot better before, but everyone seems to have an opinion, and that says something.
I have been coming here for the past few years, both as a destination and a place to go after fishing. Â It is easy to say that I am a fan. Â I don't see a time that I would go to Hilton Head and not go to the boathouse.
I love the outside deck and bar. Â A fantastic way to enjoy the water and a sunset. Â I have found the food to be very solid as well; especially the sashimi that they have. Â
The service is usually pretty good, and pretty friendly. Â The wait can be much at times, but putting your name on the list, getting a cocktail, and playing some cornhole out by the water passes the time nicely.
There is no shortage of seafood restaurants in Hilton Head Island. We came here because of their LobsterFest event and had a great meal. Its off the Island but not too far. Â Total drive time maybe 20 minutes.
The place is laid back and service is good. We were seated and attended to very promptly.
We had the lobster roll and there was so much lobster on that itty bitty sandwich it was ridiculous. MIght as well have been a whole darn lobster on a sliver of toast.
There is sushi as well and we enjoyed the Crunchy Roll. Basically, flash fried sushi roll. Crunchy indeed.
I spied a few tables with oysters and found out they have a good selection, bluepoint, east coast, upper west coast.... if I were to spend another night in HHI, I would have come  back just for the oysters.
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