The best Lowcountry seafood tends to be eaten within sight of where it was caught. These waterfront tables put the marsh, the marina, or the sound outside the window while you eat.
Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks
Hudson’s sits on Skull Creek on Hilton Head, on the site of a former oyster factory, and still runs its own dock. It is the standard-bearer for shrimp straight off the boat with the sun going down over the water.
Skull Creek Boathouse
A few minutes away, Skull Creek Boathouse spreads across decks and a raw bar right on the water, with a menu that runs from casual to serious and a view that carries the evening.
And three more worth the drive
The rest of the region’s waterfront tables reward a little planning. Look toward the marinas at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bay on Hilton Head, and toward the waterfront in downtown Beaufort, where the tables face the river and the shrimp boats. You can browse the full list, with locations and details, in the Lowcountry restaurant directory.