Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Hilton Head
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Where it is
Get directionsHudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is a waterfront seafood restaurant on the north end of Hilton Head Island, at the end of Hudson Road in a building that began as a seafood processing plant. It opened as a restaurant in 1967 and calls itself the oldest seafood restaurant on Hilton Head Island. Working boats still tie up at the docks outside, and the restaurant says more than 90 percent of what it serves comes from boats fishing nearby waters.
Hudson's Seafood House on the Docks Menu
Hudson’s keeps separate lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, kids and drinks menus, and most of the shrimp and fish on them is local. At dinner, fried local shrimp and fish and chips are about $24, the blackened grouper and the Neptune Platter are in the high $30s, and crab cakes, snow crab legs and oysters on the half shell are priced by the market.
What to Order at Hudson’s Seafood House
Oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs are the core of it, alongside whatever local fish is running: swordfish, mahi-mahi, grouper, tilefish, triggerfish, snapper and sea bass. Reviewers keep naming the crab cakes and the hush puppies, and you can choose how the fish and shrimp are cooked. Fried, blackened and coconut shrimp all turn up in reviews. The menu button above opens the dinner menu.
Waits and Reservations
Hudson’s does not take reservations or call-aheads. Tables go first come, first served, and at dinner in season a wait of about 45 minutes shows up even in five-star reviews. The outdoor deck has a bar to hold you over, and the water and sunset view is the reason most people do not mind. Go at lunch or early in the evening if you would rather not wait. On Sunday it opens at 10 a.m. with a brunch menu until 2.
Getting There
Hudson’s is at 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, with a parking lot beside the building. More places to eat on the water are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the full Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.
What diners say
Reviewers keep coming back to the same few things: seafood they describe as fresh and local, with the crab cakes, oysters and shrimp named most often, portions that are generous for the price, and the deck over the water at sunset. Staff are described as friendly and attentive. Because it takes no reservations, a wait at dinner turns up even in five-star reviews, and the ones who mention it say the view and the bar made it easy to bear. No recurring complaint appears in what reviewers write about the food or the service.
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Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks is a waterfront seafood restaurant on the north end of Hilton Head Island, at the end of Hudson Road, in a building that began as a seafood processing plant. It opened as a restaurant in 1967 and calls itself the oldest seafood restaurant on Hilton Head Island. Working boats still tie up at the docks outside, and the restaurant says more than 90 percent of what it serves comes from boats fishing nearby waters. Oysters, shrimp and soft shell crabs are the core of the menu, and the crab cakes and hush puppies come up again and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Hudson’s Seafood House take reservations?
No. It does not take reservations or call-aheads. Tables are first come, first served, and dinner in season can mean a wait of about 45 minutes.
What is Hudson’s Seafood House known for?
Fresh local seafood: oysters, shrimp, soft shell crabs, crab cakes and hush puppies. The restaurant says over 90 percent of its seafood comes from boats fishing nearby waters.
Is Hudson’s on the water?
Yes. It sits on working docks, and the outdoor deck looks over the water, which is popular at sunset.
Is Hudson’s open for Sunday brunch?
Yes. On Sunday it opens at 10 a.m. and serves brunch until 2 p.m.
What are Hudson’s Seafood House’s hours?
Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with brunch until 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Is Hudson’s Seafood House good for kids?
Yes. Hudson’s has a kids menu alongside its dinner and Sunday brunch menus.
Is there parking at Hudson’s Seafood House?
Yes. There is a parking lot beside the restaurant at 1 Hudson Road.
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