Old Oyster Factory on Hilton Head
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Where it is
Get directionsThe Old Oyster Factory is a waterfront seafood restaurant and oyster bar at 101 Marshland Road on Hilton Head Island, looking out over the marsh of Broad Creek. The name is literal. From 1925 into the 1990s, oysters from the nearby creeks were shucked and canned in a concrete building under the site, and the building became a restaurant in 1989.
Old Oyster Factory Restaurant Menu
Old Oyster Factory Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on seafood, with moderate prices.
Old Oyster Factory Hilton Head: What to Order
The oyster bar is the draw, and the restaurant says it carries the largest variety of oysters on the half shell on the island. Reviewers also name the fried calamari, the firecracker appetizer, the brussels sprouts, the swordfish and the short ribs. Some diners find parts of the menu bland, so if you are not here for oysters, ask your server what is best that night. Use the menu button above for the current list.
Views, Seating and Reservations
The dining room and the outdoor seating both look at the water, and sunset is the best time to be at a table. The restaurant books through Resy, and reviewers recommend reserving ahead, especially for a big group or a summer evening. Even with a reservation, some describe a short wait for the table. The restaurant also hosts weddings and private events.
Getting There
The Old Oyster Factory is at 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island. See more on the best restaurants on Hilton Head, or browse the Hilton Head dining guide.
What diners say
What reviewers praise is the oysters, both the quality and the range, and the setting: the marsh views from the dining room and the deck, and staff who look after a table well. The swordfish and the short ribs come up beside the seafood, and diners like being able to reserve. Food is also where criticism lands. Some reviewers find it bland, so the kitchen sits on both sides of the same reviews, and the oysters and the view are the part they agree on.
Watch: The Old Oyster Factory, Hilton Head: Oysters, the View and Its History
The Old Oyster Factory is a waterfront seafood restaurant and oyster bar at 101 Marshland Road on Hilton Head Island, looking out over the marsh of Broad Creek. The name is literal: from 1925 into the 1990s, oysters from the nearby creeks were shucked and canned in a building under the site, and it became a restaurant in 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does the Old Oyster Factory take reservations?
Yes, through Resy. Reviewers recommend booking ahead for groups and summer evenings.
What is the history of the Old Oyster Factory?
The site was an oyster cannery. From 1925 into the 1990s, oysters from nearby creeks were shucked and canned in a building under where the restaurant stands, and it became a restaurant in 1989.
Does the Old Oyster Factory have water views?
Yes. Both the dining room and the outdoor seating look over the marsh and Broad Creek, and sunset is a popular time to be there.
Does the Old Oyster Factory host private events?
Yes. It has private event space for weddings and celebrations.
What are the Old Oyster Factory’s hours?
The Old Oyster Factory is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
What should I order at the Old Oyster Factory?
Start with oysters on the half shell: the restaurant says it carries the largest variety on the island. Reviewers also praise the fried calamari, the firecracker appetizer, the brussels sprouts, the swordfish and the short ribs.
Where is the Old Oyster Factory?
At 101 Marshland Road on Hilton Head Island, overlooking the marsh and Broad Creek.
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