One of the top questions on our guests’ minds when planning a vacation with their furry family members is where to find cafés, restaurants, and bars on Hilton Head Island that allow dogs.
Hilton Head Island is one of the best dog-friendly vacation destinations on the East Coast with wide beaches that welcome your pup, off-leash dog parks, endless trails, and even eco-tours and water activities for Fido to tag along. When it comes to dining out with your doggo – nearly every outdoor café and patio on Hilton Head is pet-friendly (for well-behaved pups!) and some even go as far as to offer exclusive dog menus, water bowls, and tasty treats.
Our team at Sunset Rentals has put together the ultimate guide to dog-friendly restaurants on Hilton Head Island. We’ve even taken it a step further so you can discover the best places to take your dog to dinner near your Hilton Head Island vacation rental. This month, we highlight the best dog-friendly waterfront restaurants on Hilton Head’s Lowcountry Creeks.
DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS ON SKULL CREEK & BROAD CREEK
Enjoy waterfront dining with fresh seafood straight from the docks, tranquil marsh views, and the most spectacular sunset views on Hilton Head Island. Our dog-friendly waterfront restaurants on Skull Creek and Broad Creek have it all – watch the boats cruise in, listen to live music, socialize over a cold craft beer or cocktail with friends (old, new, and furry!), and indulge in the most delectable Lowcountry cuisine you’ve ever tasted!
1. Black Marlin Bayside Grill
Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 785-4950
Monday – Friday | 11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday & Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM
*First Come, First Serve for Outdoor Dining
Food & Drink Menu | Happy Hour Menu | Online Ordering
Situated at Palmetto Bay Marina on the south end of the island, Black Marlin Bayside Grill is home to “the best shrimp and grits on Hilton Head”, “the best shrimp burger ever” and signature sushi nachos sure to satisfy your seafood cravings. Stop by for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch on the outdoor patio, or hit happy hour with friends at the waterside Hurricane bar with seasonal live music, summertime parties, and Lowcountry oyster roasts on the pet-friendly patio.
2. Fishcamp on Broad Creek
11 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 842-2267
Open Daily | 11 AM PM to 10 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
Sunday Brunch | 11 AM to 3 PM
*First Come, First Serve for Outdoor Dining
Fishcamp Food & Drink Menus
Fishcamp on Broad Creek is located across the Coligny Beach Bridge in a scenic waterfront setting at Broad Creek Marina. The expansive waterfront outdoor area is perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner with the kiddos and furbabies – indulge in craft cocktails, local beers, southern-style seafood and hand-cut steaks, play bocce and cornhole on the lawn, listen to live local music around the firepit, and savor the lifestyle you’ll soon come to love on Hilton Head Island.
3. Up the Creek Pub & Grill
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 681-3625
Sunday – Wednesday | 11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday – Saturday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM
*First Come, First Serve
UP! Menu | Happy Hour Menu | Kids Menu
Located next door to Fishcamp and Adventure Hilton Head, Up the Creek Pub & Grill is Hilton Head’s favorite hideaway for casual and affordable waterfront dining, with a full bar and buckets of beer! The waterfront deck and pet-friendly patio offer breathtaking Lowcountry views and they’re rumored to have the island’s best burgers and smoked wings! It’s a great spot to relax after aerial adventures, dolphin tours, or water activities from Broad Creek Marina.
4. Old Oyster Factory
101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 681-6040
Open Daily | 11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday Brunch | 11 AM to 2 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
*First Come, First Serve for Outdoor Dining
Old Oyster Factory Menus
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old Oyster Factory dates back to the early 1800s and is an iconic Hilton Head landmark and popular island destination for seafood with a view! The Old Oyster Factory is voted one of the “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” and “Top 50 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America” and will gladly welcome your pup to join you for wine, beer, bonfires, and waterfront dining on the outside deck over Broad Creek.
5. The Crazy Crab on Jarvis Creek
104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 681-5021
Open Daily | 11 AM to 9 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
Sunday Brunch | 11 AM to 2 PM
*Reservations Recommended
Jarvis Creek Menu | Online Ordering
The Crazy Crab has two dog friendly waterfront restaurants on Hilton Head – one at Harbour Town Marina in Sea Pines (open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM) and one on the banks of beautiful Jarvis Creek. The Lowcountry setting is sublime with a pet-friendly waterfront deck to snack on award-winning Snow Crab, sip Lowcountry Long Islands, and listen to local live music while the kids stay entertained with the largest saltwater fish tank on Hilton Head, crab races, and an onsite playground. A spectacular waterfront dining experience for you and your pup!
6. Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 681-2772
Open Daily | 11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday Brunch | 10 AM to 4 PM
*First Come, First Serve
Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Kids | Drinks
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks has been a Hilton Head Island tradition for over 50 years! Built as an oyster factory in 1912 and then converted from a seafood processing plant in 1967, Hudson’s seafood comes fresh from the local boats to Hudson’s world-famous docks daily, served with traditional southern hospitality as you relax, watch the boats cruise along Skull Creek, and savor the freshest seafood and best Lowcountry views on Hilton Head, with Fido by your side.
7. Skull Creek Boathouse
397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 681-3663
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday Brunch | 10 AM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
*First Come, First Serve
Skull Creek Boathouse Menu
Featured in National Geographic’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel”, Skull Creek Boathouse is Hilton Head’s landmark waterfront restaurant and a must-do for dining with your dog. The Boathouse overlooks the creek and marina with a stunning pet-friendly patio beneath the live oaks, a waterfront pavilion, and the open-air Buoy Bar, named one of the Top 30 Outdoor Bars in America. Be sure to check out their events schedule for seasonal nightly music, starting April 1st!
Spend your Vacation in the Top Pet-Friendly Rentals on Hilton Head Island
If you’re still on the hunt for the pawfect dog friendly vacation home on Hilton Head Island, you’re in the right place! Our collection of Hilton Head Island vacation rentals includes a wide selection of pet friendly rentals in the top neighborhoods of Hilton Head Island. Start browsing online or call our team at (843) 785-6767 to find a private paradise for you and your pet on Hilton Head.
The days of leaving your furry friend behind while you vacation are long gone – our team at Sunset Rentals love and treat our four-legged travelers as well as our human guests, with exceptional guest service!
Sunset Rentals represent Hilton Head Island’s largest collection of pet-friendly rentals offering pet owners a wide range of condos, golf villas, and luxury vacation villas that welcome well-behaved pets. Our dog-friendly vacation rentals feature all the comforts and perks of a private home, dog-friendly amenities for your pup, and a locally based team to guide you through your vacation planning.
Take a tour of the top resort areas of Hilton Head Island, browse our selection of dog-friendly vacation rentals, and start planning your dog-friendly vacation on Hilton Head Island with Sunset Rentals.
