Hudson’s Seafood House On The Docks Menu – Hilton Head Island, SC

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Hilton Head Island, SC

Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks has been serving the freshest local seafood and fare on Hilton Head Island since 1967.

All tables in our waterfront restaurant feature extraordinary views of Port Royal Sound for a truly special low-country dining experience.

Guests often watch and share in the excitement as our fishing fleet brings in unload thousands of oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs from each day’s catch . . . straight from the waters of Port Royal Sound, across our docks, and into our kitchen.

Bring your family or friends for a special low-country feast that has been a tradition for locals and visitors alike for over five decades. We look forward to seeing you at Hudson’s on the Docks!

Dayboat seafood served in a 1912 factory, still partly used to process fish, with dockside seating. Based on 6 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks 29926

Address:
1 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Phone: (843) 681-2772

Website: https://www.hudsonsonthedocks.com/

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Hours

Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Brunch Menu – Oysters
Oysters Rockefeller
Roasted fennel, tarragon, parsley, spinach, bread crumbs, toasted Parmesan cheese
Chargrilled Oysters
Garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic toasted French bread
Oysters Hudson
Oysters wrapped in bacon and fried
Raw Oysters
See daily menu for fresh selections. Shucked to order
Steamed Local Cluster Oysters In The Shell
Available in months with the letter “R”
Brunch Menu – Entrees
Three Eggs Any Style
Breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon; choice of cathead biscuit or toast
Fried Oyster Benedict
Fried oysters, fire-roasted poblano peppers, English muffin, hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits
Maryland-Style Crab Cake Benedict
Jumbo lump crab cakes, poached eggs, toasted French bread, Cajun hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits
Classic Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits
Smoked Atlantic Salmon Benedict
Smoked Atlantic salmon, red onion, capers, hollandaise, toasted French bread, salmon roe; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits
Cathead Biscuits & Gravy
Cracked black pepper and pork sausage gravy; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits
Cathead Homewrecker Sandwich
Two eggs, pork sausage, American cheese, pork gravy, homemade freshly baked biscuit
Smoked Atlantic Salmon Bagel
Red onion, capers, cream cheese, toasted bagel, hard boiled egg
Buttermilk Pancakes
Maple syrup, honey whipped butter, topped with seasonal fruit; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Maple syrup, honey whipped butter, topped with seasonal fruit; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon
Green Chili Bacon Brisket Burger
Ground brisket and chuck, fire roasted poblano peppers, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad
Homemade Dessert Menu
Key Lime Pie
Smooth, tart, and cool, the perfect ending…
Mud Pie “Enough For Two”
Hilton Head Ice Cream’s cappuccino ice cream, chocolate fudge, Oreo cookie crumb
Bessie’s Peanut Butter Pie
Bessie makes all of the desserts, and this one is her favorite!
Brandy Bread Pudding
A Southern sweet dessert made with brandy and pecans, winner of a local dessert contest in 2015
Lunch Menu – Appetizers
Local Fried Green Tomatoes
Onion and bacon jam, tomato chutney, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze
Real Deal BBQ Shrimp
Creole style, beer-braised local shrimp in the shell. Garlic butter, bell peppers, onions, French baguette
Oysters Hudson
Oysters wrapped in bacon and fried
Oysters Rockefeller
Roasted fennel, tarragon, parsley, spinach, bread crumbs, toasted Parmesan cheese
Coconut Shrimp
Fried and served with orange marmalade sauce
Bling Bling Shrimp
Local shrimp, Sambol aioli, Asian slaw, lettuce wrap
Shrimp Cocktail
Local shrimp steamed, and served chilled with cocktail sauce
Crab Cake Appetizer
100% jumbo lump and colossal blue crab, little filler
Miss Bessie’s Soup Of The Day
From the Oyster Bar
Steamed Local Shrimp In The Shell
Local shrimp steamed in the shell, OLD BAY® Seasoning
Shrimp Pinkie
Steamed local shell-on shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, OLD BAY® Seasoning
Local Littleneck Clams
(See daily specials menu for raw clams.) Local and delicious
Oysters On The Half Shell
Steamed Local Cluster Oysters In The Shell
Available in months with the letter “R”
Snow Crab Legs
Steamed Combo
Generous serving of local shell-on shrimp, local little neck clams, local cluster oysters, corn, OLD BAY® Seasoning. (When local cluster oysters are out of season, snow crab legs will be substituted.)
Salads – Crisp, Cool, Delicious
Hudson Shrimp Salad
Farmer’s Salad
Roasted local beets, fresh arugula, candied pecans, goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and your choice of dressing (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
Caesar Salad
Traditional Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
Spinach & Pear Salad
Baby spinach, spiced Georgia pecans, poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, port wine vinaigrette (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
Wedge Salad
Crisp, cool iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon and blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
7 Day Slaw
Hudson’s own vinegar-based coleslaw, sweet and peppery (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)
Lunch Menu – Sandwiches/Wraps
Blackened Shrimp Po’ Boy
Local shrimp served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with southwestern slaw (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy
Our local fried shrimp served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Fried Oyster Po’ Boy
Fried oysters served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Fried Flounder Sandwich
Local flounder with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on the side (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Crab Cake Sandwich
100% jumbo lump crab cake, pan-seared, served with lettuce, tomato (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Chicken Club Sandwich
Fried, grilled, or blackened 8 oz. chicken breast served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, bacon, and your choice of cheese (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
Served on whole grain wheat bread, fresh French bread or wrap with lettuce and tomato (All sandwiches are served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Hudson’s Ground Brisket Burger
Ground brisket and chuck, pan grilled and served on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of cheese (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
1/2 Shrimp Salad Sandwich & Cup Of Soup
BLT
On white or wheat bread with tarragon aioli (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Shrimp Burger
Back by popular demand. Lettuce, tomato, Provolone, Cajun remoulade (Served with Hushpuppies, 7 Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)
Lunch Menu – Entrees
Gumbo, Grits & Eggs
Stone-ground grits, seafood gumbo, 2 fried eggs (à la carte)
Local Shrimp
Fried, broiled, blackened or pan sautéed
Atlantic Salmon
Local honey-corriander glaze
Fried Oysters
Oysters, lightly breaded and fried to perfection
Scallops
Fried, broiled, blackened or pan seared
Neptune Platter
A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab and seasonal fish. Fried, broiled, blackened or pan seared
Happy Hour Menu
Real Deal BBQ Shrimp
Local Shrimp, Beer, Creole Seasoning, Butter, Garlic, Peppers, Toasted French Baguette
Fried Dill Pickles
Fried Dill Pickle Chips, Cajun Remoulade
Shrimp Burger Slider
Local Shrimp, Cajun Rémoulade, Provolone Cheese
Mini Oyster Po’ Boy
Local Oysters, French Bread, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Pickles
American Brisket Slider
Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese
Fancy Brisket Slider
Ground Brisket, Bacon Jam, Blue Cheese, Arugula
Local Shrimp Kabob & Grits
Local Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Bell Peppers, Creole Grits
Traditional English Fish ‘N Chips
Atlantic Cod, Fat Tire Ale Beer Batter, Malt Vinegar Tartar Sauce
Beef Tenderloin Taco
Marinated Grilled Tenderloin, Cabbage Pico de Gallo, Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa
Steamed Local Shrimp – Half Order
Old Bay Seasoning, Fresh Lemon
Parmesan Truffle Fries
House-Made Fries, Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Aioli
Char-Grilled Oyster
Parmesan, Garlic Butter
PEI Mussels Mariniere Or Local Littleneck Clams Mariniere
White Wine, Cream, Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, French Bread.
Dinner Menu – Seafood Specialties
Fish N’ Chips
Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce (Served with hushpuppies, a vegetable side, and your choice of baked potato, red rice, or french fries, unless otherwise noted)
Local Shrimp (Gf)
Butterflied fried, pan sautéed, broiled or blackened
Stuffed Shrimp
Large shrimp, stuffed with crabmeat. Broiled or fried
Atlantic Salmon
Local honey-coriander glaze
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
100% jumbo lump and colossal blue crab, little filler
Seafood Pasta
Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation. Served with garlic bread and hushpuppies
Catch Of The Day
“The best of today’s fresh catch.” Filleted in house
Blackened Cod
Cheddar grit cake, roasted tomato coulis, spinach, jumbo lump crab, Parmesan crust. À la carte
Flounder Filet (Gf)
Freshly-caught and skinless—fried, blackened or pan seared
Stuffed Flounder
Fresh flounder stuffed with our famous jumbo lump crab mixture. Broiled and served over shrimp Creole sauce
Neptune’s Seafood Platter (Gf)
A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab, and seasonal flash-fish – fried, boiled, blackened, or pan seared
Almond Crusted Grouper
Pan sautéed and served with citrus beurre blanc
Scallops (Gf)
Sweet, tender and delicious—fried, broiled, blackened or pan seared
Dinner Menu – Landfood
Hudson’s Ground Brisket Burger
Angus ground brisket and chuck. Pan grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of american, cheddar, swiss, provolone or blue cheese
Filet Mignon – 8 Oz. (Gf)
Angus Beef tenderloin grilled to your preference
N.Y. Strip Steak – 14 Oz. (Gf)
Angus Beef grilled to your preference
Chicken Parmesan
Grilled or fried 8 oz. Claxton chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese
Vegetarian Ravioli
Chef’s choice. Ask your server about today’s preparation
Southern Fried Chicken Tenders
Served with your choice of sauces: bbq, honey mustard, ranch
Kids Menu (12 & Under)
Fried Shrimp
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Fried Fish
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Hamburger
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Grilled Cheese
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
PB&J
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Chicken Fingers
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Corn Dog
Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.
Non-alcoholic Drinks
Douwe Egbert’s 100% Colombian Dark Roast Coffee
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Orange Juice
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Minute Maid Lemonade
Libations
Lowcountry Lemonade
Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, Pink Lemonade, Fresh Lemon
Island Splash
Svedka Cherry Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice
Southern Berry
Pinnacle Blueberry Vodka, RazzMatazz, Sprite, Fresh Lemon
Mr. Palmer
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Fresh Lemon, Water, Simple Syrup
The Rocking Chair
Tito’s Vodka, Peachtree Schnapps, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Mint, Simple Syrup, Unsweetened Tea
Dark & Stormy
Gosling’s Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Allspice Dram, Fresh Lime
Hudson’s Mule
Your choice of Tito’s Vodka or Maker’s Mark, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime
Painkiller
Pusser’s Rum, Coco Lopez, Pineapple Juice, Splash of OJ, Dash of Nutmeg
Classic Oyster Shooter
Freshly Shucked Oyster, Tito’s Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Splash of Tabasco
Classic Margarita
Sauza Gold Tequila, Cointreau, Sour Mix, Splash of OJ, Fresh Lime
Blood Orange Margarita
Hornitos, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Sour Mix, Splash of OJ
Admiral Margarita
Patron Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Splash of OJ, Grand Marnier Floater
Martini
Your choice of Ketel One or Sipsmith Gin
Manhattan
Maker’s 46, Sweet Vermouth
Frozen Coco Lemonade
Malibu Rum, Fresh Blended Lemons, Piña Colada Mix, Splash of Pink Lemonade (Add Strawberry if Desired)
Frozen Cherry Burst
Mango and Strawberry Daiquiri Mix, Svedka Cherry Vodka
Frozen HH Islander
Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Rum, Mango and Strawberry Daquiri Mix, Pineapple Juice
Frozen Skull Creek Sunset
Absolut Mandarin Vodka, Amaretto, Strawberry and Piña Colada Mix

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Reviews

Kevin Sapp
A couple different friends recommended Hudson’s so we had to try… it did not disappoint us. Everything tasted great. Sweet tea is southern! Atmosphere was load an busy to be expected at a popular local destination.

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Zachary Moore
Awesome experience. Great food, fantastic service, beautiful views. Despite how incredibly busy it was the servers are very attentive. The Neptune’s platter is a great sampler. Crab cake was expensive but well worth it (was our favorite thing we ordered).

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Craig Myers
Was on a trip and looking for a great seafood place to eat. Settled on Hudson’s for our choice. This was our first time at Hudson’s and it did not disappoint. We arrived around 6:30 and it was beyond packed. I got our name on the list for two and was given an hour and a 15 minute estimated wait time. Larger groups were looking at 2 hours. You could get your name on list for outside sitting that had about a 15 min less wait time from what I was hearing. At first glance, the place looks a bit run down and small from the outside but inside was very clean and larger than originally thought. There were long benches around the outside to sit but it was a bit hot but to be expected in the summer. There was a beautiful view of the water and docks on the side of the restaurant with both an inside and outside bar to order drinks from. We tried the strawberry daiquiri and it was delicious. Our non-alcoholic one was $9 and was smaller that a Dixie cup. To our great delight, we were called to our seating within 40-45 minutes of putting our name on the list. Our waiter was friendly and came to check on us throughout our meal. We both ordered She-crab soup which was delicious and the Neptune Seafood Platter blackened and paid a little more to have sword fish as our chosen fish. The platter was huge and consisted of fried oysters, stuffed crab and blackened shrimp, scallops, sword fish, baked potato, slaw and hush puppies. I can say there was nothing on our plate that was not absolutely delicious. With tip, we paid right at $138. Had we not upgraded our fish and skipped the She-crab soup it would have been around $118. This was probably one of the best seafood platters I’ve ever eaten so the cost was justified for a high quality meal. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area. You will have to be patient but the meal is worth the wait.

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lynette kontes
We ate indoors and it can be loud and busy because the place is so popular. But, the service and food are phenomenal which is really saying something because I am not a big fish eater. But the salmon salad was AMAZING. probably best salmon I’ve ever had. We had 6 people with us and everyone loved their meal. My 32 year old son had the snow crab and he said it was fantastic. We even took the risk and ordered dessert and LOVED THAT TOO! Which was a pleasant surprise since their specialty is fish we weren’t expecting much from desert. Overall, everything was wonderful.

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Samir Braich
A good family seafood restaurant to go to when visiting Hilton Head Island, the fish is fresh, and the restaurant overlooks the water. Our server Shaw did a great job explaining the menu and the daily special. Expect a long wait before being seated in the summer.

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Alexis Findley
We came here as a family of 6 at the end of our trip to Hilton Head. We were recommended this place from our guide at Low Country Dolphin Tours. The food was very flavorful lots of happy faces and full bellies around our table. I ordered the small portion of the local blackened shrimp (as pictured). Also pictured one of my daughters kids chicken tender plate.

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Sam Buck
Hudson’s is the best seafood restaurant in stone’s throw of Hilton Head Island.

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Stacey Cook
The food was amazing! We got the swordfish, Mahi, and Black Sea Bass. My little one got a grilled cheese and loved it. We also managed to squeeze in dessert with the mud pie that was big enough to feed all 4 of us. Surprisingly, we went on a Friday night and managed a wait time of about 15 to 20 minutes. The waitress was great, in the midst of all the crowd! The atmosphere was very homey feeling. The views of the bay were amazing as well. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area looking for great service and seafood!

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Kaylee Parsons
Phenomenal experience all-around. Absolutely loved our waitress and the service we received. Food came out from the kitchen extremely fast, but with no lack in quality. Fresh caught shrimp and mahi mahi were fantastic! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to stop by!

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Lisa Fairchild
Best hushpuppies we had in Hilton Head!!! Nice view and casual atmosphere. Our server was great. The food was very good. My blackened grouper was the huge. The she crab soup was a favorite of my group. The swordfish special also got a thumbs up. We went on a Friday afternoon – got there around 545 and had a 10 minute wait. Was much busier when we left. Big shared parking lot, quick walk to the restaurant if you can’t get a space right at it.

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