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Where it is
Get directionsBenny's Coastal Kitchen
Benny's Coastal Kitchen is at 75 Shrimpers Row, off Squire Pope Road on the north end, and it looks over Skull Creek with the shrimp boat dock and fish house next door. It opened in early 2024 and is named for Benny Hudson, whose family is tied to the island's seafood harvest. It is a big place: a 9,600-square-foot building with several indoor rooms, outdoor tables on the lawn and a rooftop bar.
Benny's Coastal Kitchen Menu: What to Order
The menu follows the seasons, and reviewers name the Brazilian fish stew, crab cakes, hush puppies, tuna crudo bibb salad and fried vegetables, plus the whole fried fish and specials such as mahi-mahi. There are handcrafted cocktails to go with it. The menu button above opens the current menus.
41 Up On The Roof
The rooftop bar, 41 Up On The Roof, is a separate reservable space upstairs. It serves tapas-style plates, and the sunset over the marsh is the reason to go. A reviewer's tip: the hush puppies are not on the upstairs menu, but you can order them downstairs to go and carry them up. Bar hours run from 3 to 10 p.m. daily, according to local guides.
Reservations
Book through Resy on the restaurant's website, where you choose between the main restaurant and 41 Up. The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Even with a booking, one reviewer waited about 20 minutes, so arrive a few minutes early in season. Call (843) 715-2202 if you need to change something.
Getting There
Benny's is on Shrimpers Row, which is also home to the working shrimp docks. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the dining guide sorts them by meal and style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Benny's Coastal Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, through Resy on the restaurant's website. You choose between the main restaurant and the 41 Up rooftop bar.
What are Benny's hours?
The restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The 41 Up rooftop tapas bar is listed as 3 to 10 p.m. daily.
What is 41 Up at Benny's?
41 Up On The Roof is the open-air rooftop bar upstairs, with tapas plates, drinks and views of the creek at sunset.
What should I order at Benny's Coastal Kitchen?
Reviewers recommend the Brazilian fish stew, crab cakes and hush puppies, along with the daily specials.
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