Skull Creek Boathouse
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsSkull Creek Boathouse is a waterfront seafood restaurant on the bank of Skull Creek at 397 Squire Pope Road, on the north end of Hilton Head Island, and calls itself the island’s landmark waterfront restaurant. It is a big, casual place: a glass-walled dining room, a large covered outdoor seating area under the trees with tables that look over the creek and the docks on either side, and an outdoor bar. It is part of the SERG Group.
Skull Creek Boathouse Menu
The kitchen does seafood, sushi, hand-cut steaks and coastal cooking, and the menu is long enough for a mixed table. Reviewers name the crab cakes, oysters and shrimp most often, along with the sushi and poke bowls, fried pickles and okra, calamari, and shrimp and grits. One reviewer with celiac disease singled out the number of gluten-free choices. There is a kids menu and an outdoor play area. The menu button above opens the full menu.
Skull Creek Boathouse keeps separate lunch, dinner, brunch, gluten-free, dessert and kids menus; the kids menu is called Little Shuckers. Dinner runs from sushi rolls, ceviche and raw oysters at the Dive Bar to steamed, fried and broiled seafood, butcher-cut steaks and a build-your-own surf and turf.
Sushi Rolls
- Shrimp Tempura Roll$13
Crispy domestic shrimp, cucumber, eel sauce, topped with sesame seeds
- Super Crunch Roll$19
Spicy tuna, lump crab, cream cheese, spicy mayo, eel sauce, flash-fried
- Veggie Roll$12
Soy paper, edamame hummus, goat cheese, tempura artichoke and asparagus, sundried tomato
- Surf & Turf Roll$22
Tempura lobster, lemon aioli, sweet gem lettuce, topped with seared filet mignon
- California Roll$10.50
Avocado, crab stick, cucumber, sesame seeds
- Philly Roll$10.50
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, sesame seeds
- Spicy Tuna Roll$13.50
Ahi tuna, cucumber, sesame seeds
- Red Dragon Roll$20
Spicy tuna, soy paper, avocado, cucumber, topped with tuna, red tobiko, eel sauce, crispy spring roll flakes
- Firecracker Roll$22
Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with avocado, tuna and crab salad, one hot asian sauce
Top Any Roll
- Avocado$3
- Tuna$5
- BBQ Eel$4.50
- Salmon$4.50
Ceviche: Step 1: Choose Your Seafood
- Today’s Fish$9.50
- Domestic Shrimp$10.50
- Calamari$9.50
- Conch$10
- Scallops$11
- Octopus$10.50
- Ahi Tuna$11
- Salmon$10
- Mixed$14
Choose up to 4 seafood selections
Ceviche: Step 2: Choose Your Style
Choose up to 4 seafood selections.
- Tropical
Pineapple, jalapenos, bell peppers, soy vinaigrette, crispy tortilla chips
- Latin
Tomato, jalapenos, lime, avocado, fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla chips
- Asian
Artisan lettuce, red peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro, white soy vinaigrette, crispy wontons
- Peruvian
Onions, shredded carrots, cilantro, lime, red peppers, jalapeños, Aji Amarillo, crispy tortilla chips. Add Aji Rocoto to make spicy if desired
Dive Bar
DIVE BAR ITEMS ARE MADE TO ORDER AND MAY ARRIVE SEPARATELY FROM FOOD ORDERED FROM THE KITCHEN.
- Grandma’s Deviled Eggs$5
- Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs$9
Red tobiko
- Wakame Salad$6
Sesame soy marinated seaweed
- Avocado Bombs$18
Fresh avocado filled with spicy tuna, crab salad, eel sauce, spicy mayo, crispy wontons
Tuna
BIG EYE TUNA FLOWN IN FRESH FROM HAWAII.
- Tuna Carpaccio$16
Sliced sashimi grade tuna, shaved sweet onions, soy vinaigrette, seaweed salad
- Tuna Tataki$18
Cracked pepper seared sashimi grade tuna, ponzu, shaved sweet onions, sushi rice
- Hawaiian Poke$14.50
Small cubed sashimi grade tuna, soy, green onions, ginger, jalapeños, sesame oil, artisan lettuce, toasted macadamia nuts
- Tuna 3-Way$21
Sample portions of Tuna Carpaccio, Tuna Tataki & Hawaiian Poke
Chilled Bowls
All bowls may be served over artisanal greens or chilled rice noodles.
- Angry Tuna Rice Bowl$22
Spicy tuna, cucumber, crab salad, seaweed salad, crispy wontons, eel sauce, over sticky rice
- Sunkissed Bowl$22
Tempura fried diced salmon, cucumber, carrots, wakame salad, avocado, crab salad, tobiko, spicy aioli, eel sauce
- Rainbow Rice Bowl$21
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, pineapple, red peppers, avocado, soy vinaigrette, over sticky rice, sesame seeds
- Poke Bowl$20.50
Small cubed sashimi grade tuna, soy, green onions, ginger, jalapeños, sesame oil, artisan lettuce, toasted macadamia nuts, over sticky rice
Chilled Seafood
- Oysters on the 1/2 ShellMarket price
1/2 doz. Market Price • 1 doz. Market Price. A selection of the finest shuckers from coast to coast, cocktail sauce
- Tito’s Oyster Shooter$8
- Peel-N-Eat Local White Shrimp1/2 lb $17 · 1 lb $27
Cocktail sauce
- Seafood Sunomono$14.50
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, shaved cucumber, shaved sweet onions, white soy vinaigrette
- Chilled Seafood PlatterServes 1–2 $60
Shareables. 1 (7 oz) lobster tail, 1/2 lb. peel-n-eat shrimp, crab salad cocktail, 8 shucked oysters, cocktail and mignonette sauces
- Chilled Seafood TowerServes 3–4 $90
Shareables. 2 (7 oz) lobster tails, 1/2 lb. peel-n-eat shrimp, crab salad cocktail, 8 fresh shucked oysters, 6 mussels, seafood sunomono, cocktail and mignonette sauces
Nigiri & Sashimi
Nigiri rice topped with fish.
- Ahi Tuna$8
- Today’s Fish$7.50
- Salmon$6
- Octopus$7.50
- Yellowtail$7.50
- BBQ Eel$6.50
- Sashimi Appetizer$23
Tuna, salmon, today’s fish, tuna tataki, yellowtail, wakame salad
Getting Underway Appetizers
- Homemade Hushpuppies$7.50
Spiced honey butter.
- Shrimp & Spinach Dip$14
Creamy spinach, domestic shrimp, crispy tortilla chips
- Homemade Pimento Cheese Dip$10
Served chilled with tortilla chips
- Chips & Salsa with Guacamole$9.50
- Oysters Rockefeller$16.50
Baked with creamed spinach, applewood-smoked bacon, pernod, hollandaise sauce
- “Salt & Vinegar” Crab Cake$18
Potato chip crust, remoulade sauce
- Mahi Fish Tacos$11.50
Grilled, fried or blackened, soft flour tortillas, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, baja taco sauce, sour cream
- Chicken Quesadilla$12.50
Cheddar jack cheese, tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream
- Crab & Shrimp Quesadilla$15
Cheddar jack cheese, tomato salsa, guacamole, cilantro lime crema
Steamed
SEE FEATURE SHEET FOR A SELECTION OF DAILY OYSTERS.
- Hot Peel-N-Eat Local White Shrimp1/2 lb. $17 · 1 lb. $27
Steamed in Boathouse spices, melted butter, cocktail sauce
- Snow Crab Legs
2 Clusters $52 · Add an extra cluster for $26
Melted butter
- Local Sapelo Island Clams$17
Garlic lemon butter and sherry broth
- P.E.I. Mussels$16.50
Garlic lemon butter and sherry broth
- Steamed OystersMarket price
1/2 doz. Market Price or 1 doz. Market Price. A selection of the finest shuckers from coast to coast, cocktail sauce, melted butter
Golden Fried
- Oysters$14.50
Cocktail sauce
- Point Judith Calamari$15
Remoulade sauce
- Coconut Almond Shrimp$15
Sweet & spicy jezebel sauce
- Deviled Crab Balls$12.50
Remoulade sauce
- Fish Fingers$14
Beer battered white fish, crinkle-cut fries
- Cape Cod Clam Strips$10.50
Tartar sauce
- Dill Pickle Chips$9.50
Spicy ranch dressing
- Green Tomatoes$14.50
Mild goat cheese, shrimp, 5-pepper jelly
- Chicken Wings$14
Naked, bbq or buffalo, celery sticks, ranch dressing
- Chicken Fingers$9
Honey mustard sauce
- Fried Shrimp$12.50
Cocktail sauce
Boathouse Sampler
- Boathouse Sampler$22
Coconut almond shrimp, dill pickle chips, calamari, hushpuppies, spiced honey butter, spicy ranch, remoulade and jezebel sauces
Above Board Soups & Salads
*Add Grilled Chicken 7.50, Shrimp 10.50, Fried Oysters 12.00, Grilled Atlantic Salmon 12.50, Filet Mignon 14.50, Chilled Rare Seared Tuna 12.00.
- SCB Seafood ChowderCup $7.50 · Bowl $9.50
Creamy blend of crab, shrimp, fish, scallops, clams, potatoes
- Rena’s Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Ya YaCup $7 · Bowl $9
Hand-stirred and slow-cooked dark roux, okra, bell peppers, onions, celery, andouille sausage, roasted chicken
- Soup of the DayCup $7 · Bowl $9
Kitchen’s daily creation
- Pint To Go
Chowder $15 · Gumbo & Soup of the Day $14.50
- Quart To Go
Chowder $24 · Gumbo & Soup of the Day $23
- Simple Garden Salad$7.50
Mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, croutons, choice of dressing
- Green Goddess Caesar$8
Chopped romaine, avocado, croutons, parmesan pecorino cheese blend, green goddess dressing
- Boat “House” Salad$8
Mixed greens, shredded swiss cheese, hearts of palm, tomatoes, chopped green olives, Boathouse vinaigrette
- Creole Cobb Salad$19
Mixed greens, chopped chilled shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, turkey breast, applewood-smoked bacon, tasso ham, crumbled bleu cheese, smoked cheddar, creole honey mustard dressing
- Thai Princess Salad$15
Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, toasted peanuts, wasabi peas, julienne of carrot and daikon, green onions, spicy peanut vinaigrette
- Spanish Galleon Salad$15
Mixed greens, fresh corn, black beans, crispy tortillas, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, creamy cilantro dressing
- Skull Creek Chop Chef$17
Mixed greens, chopped salami, turkey, ham, shredded swiss cheese, crumbled egg, hearts of palm, tomatoes, chopped green olives, Boathouse vinaigrette
- Napa Salad$15
Baby spinach, toasted almonds, baby green beans, avocado, fresh grapes, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, crumbled goat cheese, honey poppy seed dressing
- Salad Dressings
Boathouse Lunch Plates
** Contains Pork. a cup of soup, simple garden, boat ”house” or green goddess caesar salad 4.50.
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon$21
Lemon caper butter sauce, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Blackened Carolina Catfish$21.50
Topped with house-made pimento cheese, cajun spices, savannah red rice**, collard greens**
- Pecan Ginger Crusted Mahi Mahi$31.50
Creole honey mustard drizzle, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Lowcountry Boil$28.50
Served with smoked sausage, red-skin potatoes, corn on the cob, and Boathouse original seasoning
- Fish Fry$23
Beer-battered cod with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
- New Orleans Jambalaya$29.50
Shrimp, chicken, tasso ham, andouille and chorizo sausage, bell peppers, onions, savory tomato broth, savannah red rice**
- Carolina Shrimp & Grits$28.50
Sautéed shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso ham gravy, cheesy South Carolina stone-ground grits
- Cajun Chicken Pasta$21
Roasted chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, cajun cream sauce, tossed with linguine
- Shrimp Pasta$25
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream, mild goat cheese, tossed with linguine
- Pasta Primavera$18
Mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, broccoli, roasted garlic white wine sauce, rice noodles
- Snow Crab Legs
2 Clusters $56 · Add an extra cluster for $26
Steamed red-skin potatoes, corn on the cob, melted butter
Shipshape Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with choice of crinkle-cut fries, hand-cut chips, sweet potato fries or coleslaw. Add a cup of soup, simple garden, boat ”house” or green goddess caesar salad 4.50.
- Reel Big Fish$16
“The one that didn’t get away.” Hand-breaded whitefish, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, fresh baked yeast roll
- Crab Cake Sandwich$22
Salt & vinegar potato chip crust, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, toasted brioche bun
- Grilled Salmon B.A.T.$21.50
Applewood-smoked bacon, sliced avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, grilled challah bread
- Atlantic Shore Shrimp Salad$13.50
Seasoned mayonnaise, celery, lemon, Old Bay, lettuce, tomato, toasted brioche bun
- Po’ Boy Sandwich
Chicken $15 · Shrimp $17 · Oysters $18
Lettuce, tomato, onions, remoulade sauce, toasted baguette
- Cape Cod Clam Roll$14.50
Hand-breaded surf clam strips, tartar sauce, split top roll
- Zesty Black Bean Burger$14
Zesty black bean burger, roasted tomato purée, lettuce, tomato, parmesan crisp, toasted brioche bun
- Lowcountry Fried Chicken Sandwich$17
Hand-breaded chicken breast, pimento cheese, bacon, creamy coleslaw, honey hot drizzle, toasted brioche bun
- Cuban Un-pressed$13
Ham, marinated roast pork, salami, swiss cheese, fried pickles, yellow mustard, toasted baguette
- Turkey Club$15
Double decker of thin sliced turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, white toast
- Chicago Style Roast Beef$13
Slow-roasted, au jus, sweet or hot peppers, toasted baguette
- Mahi Fish Tacos$14
Grilled, fried or blackened, soft flour tortillas, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, baja taco sauce, sour cream
- The Cod-Father Sandwich$23
Beer-battered, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, remoulade
- Prime Cheeseburger$17.50
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun. Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
- Fried or Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun. Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
SCB Lunch Combos
- 2-Way Combo$15.50
Choose an entree and choose a soup or salad
- Step 1: Choose An Entree
Entrees are smaller versions of menu favorites.
- Step 2: Choose A Soup Or Salad
- Soup & Salad Combo$13
Choice of cup of soup and any salad
Lunch Trios
2.00.
- The New England$17.50
Cape cod clam roll, cup of SCB seafood chowder, boat ”house” salad
- The Skull Creek$20
Fish sandwich, cup of SCB seafood chowder, crinkle-cut fries, ice cold pint of Coors Light draft
- The New Orleans$19.50
Jambalaya, cup of Rena’s gumbo ya ya, creole cobb salad
Broiled
Served with garlic lemon butter, savannah red rice** and seasonal vegetables. ** Contains Pork.
- Sea Scallops$19.50
- Atlantic Flounder Fillet$18
- Stuffed Deviled Crabs (2)$19.50
- Wild American Shrimp$19.50
- Carolina Classic Catfish$22
- Icelandic Cod$23
- Select Any 2$31
- Broiled Captain’s Catch$37
*Shrimp, sea scallops, stuffed flounder, deviled crab
Fried
Served with crinkle-cut fries and coleslaw.
- Sea Scallops$19.50
- Atlantic Flounder Fillet$18
- Stuffed Deviled Crabs (2)$19.50
- Wild American Shrimp$19.50
- Cape Cod Clam Strips$16
- East Coast Oysters$20.50
- Carolina Classic Catfish$22
- Icelandic Cod$23
- Select Any 2$31
- Fried Fisherman’s Feast$37
Shrimp, sea scallops, oysters, flounder
Over the Side
** Contains Pork.
- Crinkle-Cut Fries$5
- Sweet Potato Fries$5
- Hand-Cut Chips$5
- Coleslaw$5
- Cheesy South Carolina$5
- Cheesy SC Stone-Ground Grits$5
- Macaroni and Cheese$5
- Collard Greens$5
- Seasonal Vegetables$5
- Savannah Red Rice$5
- Asparagus$6
Also served, as listed on the Lunch menu: Sushi Rolls, Top Any Roll, Ceviche: Step 1: Choose Your Seafood, Dive Bar, Tuna, Nigiri & Sashimi, Getting Underway Appetizers, Boathouse Sampler.
Ceviche: Step 2: Choose Your Style
- Tropical
Pineapple, jalapeños, bell peppers, soy vinaigrette, crispy tortilla chips
- Latin
Tomato, jalapeños, lime, avocado, fresh cilantro, crispy tortilla chips
- Asian
Artisan lettuce, red peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro, white soy vinaigrette, crispy wontons
- Peruvian
Onions, shredded carrots, cilantro, lime, red peppers, jalapeños, Aji Amarillo, crispy tortilla chips – Add Aji Rocoto to make spicy if desired.
Chilled Bowls
All bowls may be served over artisanal greens or chilled rice noodles.
- Angry Tuna Rice Bowl$22
Spicy tuna, cucumber, crab salad, seaweed salad, crispy wontons, eel sauce, over sticky rice
- Sunkissed Bowl$22
Tempura fried diced salmon, cucumber, carrots, wakame salad, avocado, crab salad, tobiko, spicy aioli, eel sauce
- Rainbow Rice Bowl$21
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, pineapple, red peppers, avocado, soy vinaigrette, over sticky rice, sesame seeds
- Poke Bowl$20.50
Small cubed sashimi-grade tuna, soy, green onions, ginger, jalapeños, sesame oil, artisan lettuce, toasted macadamia nuts, over sticky rice
Chilled Seafood
- Oysters on the 1/2 ShellMarket price
1/2 doz. Market Price • 1 doz. Market Price. A selection of the finest shuckers from coast to coast, cocktail sauce
- Tito’s Oyster Shooter$8
- Peel-N-Eat Local White Shrimp1/2 lb. $17 · 1 lb. $27
Cocktail sauce
- Seafood Sunomono$14.50
Shrimp, scallops, calamari, shaved cucumber, shaved sweet onions, white soy vinaigrette
- Chilled Seafood PlatterServes 1–2 $60
Shareables. 1 (7 oz) lobster tail, 1/2 lb. peel-n-eat shrimp, crab salad cocktail, 8 shucked oysters, cocktail and mignonette sauces
- Chilled Seafood TowerServes 3–4 $90
Shareables. 2 (7 oz) lobster tails, 1/2 lb. peel-n-eat shrimp, crab salad cocktail, 8 fresh shucked oysters, 6 mussels, seafood sunomono, cocktail and mignonette sauces
Steamed
SEE FEATURE SHEET FOR A SELECTION OF DAILY OYSTERS.
- Hot Peel-N-Eat Local White Shrimp1/2 lb. $17 · 1 lb. $27
Steamed in boathouse spices, melted butter, cocktail sauce
- Snow Crab Legs
2 Clusters $52 · Add an extra cluster $26
Melted butter
- Local Sapelo Island Clams$17
Garlic lemon butter and sherry broth
- P.E.I. Mussels$16.50
Garlic lemon butter and sherry broth
- Steamed OystersMarket price
1/2 doz. Market Price or 1 doz. Market Price. A selection of the finest shuckers from coast to coast, cocktail sauce, melted butter
Golden Fried
- Oysters$14.50
Cocktail sauce
- Point Judith Calamari$15
Remoulade sauce
- Coconut Almond Shrimp$15
Sweet & spicy jezebel sauce
- Deviled Crab Balls$12.50
Remoulade sauce
- Fish Fingers$14
Beer-battered white fish, crinkle-cut fries
- Cape Cod Clam Strips$10.50
Tartar sauce
- Dill Pickle Chips$9.50
Spicy ranch dressing
- Green Tomatoes$14.50
Mild goat cheese, shrimp, 5-pepper jelly
- Chicken Wings$14
Naked, bbq or buffalo, celery sticks, ranch dressing
- Chicken Fingers$9
Honey mustard sauce
- Fried Shrimp$12.50
Cocktail sauce
Above Board Soups & Salads
*Add Grilled Chicken 7.50, Shrimp 10.50, Fried Oysters 12.00, Grilled Atlantic Salmon 12.50, Filet Mignon 14.50, Chilled Rare Seared Tuna 12.00.
- SCB Seafood ChowderCup $7.50 · Bowl $9.50
Creamy blend of crab, shrimp, fish, scallops, clams, potatoes
- Rena’s Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Ya YaCup $7 · Bowl $9
Hand-stirred and slow-cooked dark roux, okra, bell peppers, onions, celery, andouille sausage, roasted chicken
- Soup of the DayCup $7 · Bowl $9
Kitchen’s daily creation
- Pint To Go
Chowder $15 · Gumbo & Soup of the Day $14.50
- Quart To Go
Chowder $24 · Gumbo & Soup of the Day $23
- Simple Garden Salad$7.50
Mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, croutons, choice of dressing
- Green Goddess Caesar$8
Chopped romaine, avocado, croutons, parmesan pecorino cheese blend, green goddess dressing
- Boat “House” Salad$8
Mixed greens, shredded swiss cheese, hearts of palm, tomatoes, chopped green olives, boathouse vinaigrette
- Creole Cobb Salad$19
Mixed greens, chopped chilled shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, turkey breast, applewood-smoked bacon, tasso ham, crumbled bleu cheese, smoked cheddar, creole honey mustard dressing
- Thai Princess Salad$15
Mixed greens, mandarin oranges, toasted peanuts, wasabi peas, julienne of carrot and daikon, green onions, spicy peanut vinaigrette
- Spanish Galleon Salad$15
Mixed greens, fresh corn, black beans, crispy tortillas, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, creamy cilantro dressing
- Skull Creek Chop Chef$17
Mixed greens, chopped salami, turkey, ham, shredded swiss cheese, crumbled egg, hearts of palm, tomatoes, chopped green olives, boathouse vinaigrette
- Napa Salad$15
Baby spinach, toasted almonds, baby green beans, avocado, fresh grapes, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, crumbled goat cheese, honey poppy seed dressing
- Salad Dressings
Seafood Throwdowns
TODAY'S FRESH CATCH WAS SWIMMING YESTERDAY.
- SCB Original Seasoning
Served with steamed red-skin potatoes, smoked sausage, corn on the cob, melted butter
- Lowcountry Boil$28.50
- ExtravaganzaMarket price
- Great White NorthMarket price
Snow crab legs, shrimp
- Snow Crab Legs
2 Clusters $56 · Add an extra cluster for $26
First Rate Seafood
** Contains Pork. - Any fresh fish may be simply grilled with olive oil, lemon, sea salt, pepper upon request -.
- Royal Seafood Sampler$38
Coco seared sea scallops, “salt & vinegar” crab cake, stuffed jumbo shrimp, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- “Salt & Vinegar” Crab Cakes$37
Potato chip crust, remoulade sauce, yukon gold smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Coco Seared Sea Scallops$35
Coconut butter, pineapple salsa, yukon gold smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp$34.50
Sea of Cortez jumbo shrimp stuffed with house-made seafood stuffing, scampi butter, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- New Orleans Jambalaya$29.50
Shrimp, chicken, tasso ham, andouille and chorizo sausage, bell peppers, onions, savory tomato broth, savannah red rice **
- Salmon Rockefeller$29
Atlantic salmon fillet topped with creamed spinach, pernod, applewood-smoked bacon, hollandaise sauce, yukon gold smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Stuffed Flounder$33
Shrimp, scallop and crab stuffing, lemon butter sauce, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Boathouse Scored Flounder$30.50
Whole Atlantic flounder, flash-fried in seasoned flour, jezebel sauce, savannah red rice**, coleslaw
- Carolina Shrimp & Grits$28.50
Sautéed shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso ham gravy, cheesy South Carolina stone-ground grits
- Grilled Cold Water Lobster Tail - 6 oz.
Single Tail $37 · Double Tail $71
- Pecan Ginger Crusted Mahi Mahi$34.50
Creole honey mustard drizzle, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Fish Fry$26.50
Beer-battered cod with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce
- Grouper Imperial$42
Baked grouper topped with house-made seafood stuffing, lemon butter sauce, yukon gold smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Blackened Carolina Classic Catfish$27.50
Topped with house made pimento cheese, cajun spices, savannah red rice**, collard greens**
Broiled
** Contains Pork. Served with garlic lemon butter, savannah red rice** and seasonal vegetables.
- Sea Scallops$27.50
- Atlantic Flounder Fillet$24.50
- Stuffed Deviled Crabs (3)$22
- Wild American Shrimp$25.50
- Carolina Classic Catfish$27.50
- Icelandic Cod$27
- Select Any 2$31
- Broiled Captain’s Catch$37
*Shrimp, sea scallops, stuffed flounder, deviled crab
Fried
Served with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw.
- Sea Scallops$27.50
- Atlantic Flounder Fillet$24.50
- Stuffed Deviled Crabs (3)$22
- Wild American Shrimp$25.50
- Cape Cod Clam Strips$22
- East Coast Oysters$27.50
- Carolina Classic Catfish$27.50
- Icelandic Cod$27
- Select Any 2$31
- Fried Fisherman’s Feast$37
Shrimp, sea scallops, oysters, flounder
Create Your Own Surf & Turf
BUTCHER CUT STEAKS & SEAFOOD COMBOS. Butcher Cut Steaks are grilled to temperature with extra virgin olive oil, house herb salt and pepper blend.
- Ribeye Steak$48
(16 oz.)
- Twin Petite Filet$38.50
Two 4 oz f ilet mignon
- Twin Petite Filet Oscar$40.50
Two 4 oz filet mignon topped with deviled crab asparagus, and hollandaise
- Mixed Grill$49
4 oz. filet mignon, stuffed shrimp, “salt & vinegar” crab cake
Add Your Favorite To Any Butcher Cut Steak or Entrée and Make It a Combo
- 6oz Grilled Cold Water Lobster Tail(1) $34
- "Salt & Vinegar" Crab Cake$18
- Grilled or Fried Shrimp$10.50
- Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp(2) $11
- Grilled or Fried Sea Scallops$13.50
Overboard Pasta
Gluten-Free rice noodles available upon request.
- Shrimp Pasta$25
Sautéed shrimp, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream, mild goat cheese, tossed with linguine
- Pasta Primavera$18
Mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, spinach, bell peppers, broccoli, roasted garlic white wine sauce, rice noodles
- Red Seafood Pasta$33
Sautéed shrimp, crab, bay scallops, clams, mussels, house-made garlic tomato sauce, tossed with linguine
- Cajun Chicken Pasta$21
Roasted chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, cajun cream sauce, tossed with linguine
Ship Shape Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with choice of side.
- Reel Big Fish$16
“The one that didn’t get away.” Hand-breaded f lounder, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, freshly baked yeast roll
- Crab Cake Sandwich$22
Salt & vinegar potato chip crust, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, toasted brioche bun
- Zesty Black Bean Burger$15
Zesty black bean burger, roasted tomato purée, lettuce, tomato, parmesan crisp, toasted brioche bun
- Prime Cheeseburger$17.50
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
- Fried or Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
Over the Side
** Contains Pork.
- Crinkle-Cut Fries$5
- Sweet Potato Fries$5
- Coleslaw$5
- Cheesy SC Stone-Ground Grits$5
- Macaroni and Cheese$5
- Collard Greens$5
- Seasonal Vegetables$5
- Yukon Smashed Potatoes$5
- Savannah Red Rice$5
- Asparagus$6
Also served, as listed on the Lunch menu: Sushi Rolls, Top Any Roll, Ceviche: Step 1: Choose Your Seafood, Ceviche: Step 2: Choose Your Style, Dive Bar, Tuna, Chilled Bowls, Chilled Seafood, Nigiri & Sashimi, Getting Underway Appetizers, Steamed, Golden Fried, Boathouse Sampler, Above Board Soups & Salads, Broiled.
Boathouse Lunch Plates
** Contains Pork. Add a cup of soup, simple garden, boat ”house” or green goddess caesar salad 4.50.
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon$21
Lemon caper butter sauce, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Pecan Ginger Crusted Mahi Mahi$31.50
Creole honey mustard drizzle, savannah red rice**, seasonal vegetables
- Snow Crab Legs
2 Clusters $56 · Add an extra cluster $26
Steamed red-skin potatoes, corn on the cob, melted butter
- Carolina Shrimp & Grits$28.50
Sautéed shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso ham gravy, cheesy South Carolina stone-ground grits
- Blackened Carolina Catfish$21.50
Topped with house made pimento cheese, cajun spices, savannah red rice**, collard greens
Shipshape Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with choice of crinkle-cut fries, hand-cut chips, sweet potato fries or coleslaw. Add a cup of soup, simple garden, boat ”house” or green goddess caesar salad 4.50.
- Reel Big Fish$16
“The one that didn’t get away.” Hand-breaded flounder, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, fresh baked yeast roll
- Crab Cake Sandwich$22
Salt & vinegar potato chip crust, lettuce, tomato, remoulade sauce, toasted brioche bun
- Grilled Salmon B.A.T.$21.50
Applewood-smoked bacon, sliced avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, grilled challah bread
- Atlantic Shore Shrimp Salad$13.50
Seasoned mayonnaise, celery, lemon, Old Bay, lettuce, tomato, toasted brioche bun
- Po’ Boy Sandwich
Chicken $15 · Shrimp $17 · Oysters $18
Lettuce, tomato, onions, remoulade sauce, toasted baguette
- Cape Cod Clam Roll$14.50
Hand breaded surf clam strips, tartar sauce, split top roll
- Zesty Black Bean Burger$14
Zesty black bean burger, roasted tomato purée, lettuce, tomato, parmesan crisp, toasted brioche bun
- Lowcountry Fried Chicken Sandwich$17
Hand-breaded chicken breast, pimento cheese, bacon, creamy coleslaw, honey hot drizzle, toasted brioche bun
- Cuban Un-pressed$13
Ham, marinated roast pork, salami, swiss cheese, fried pickles, yellow mustard, toasted baguette
- Turkey Club$15
Double-decker of thin sliced turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, white toast
- Chicago Style Roast Beef$13
Slow-roasted, au jus, sweet or hot peppers, toasted baguette
- Mahi Fish Tacos$14
Grilled, fried or blackened, soft flour tortillas, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, baja taco sauce, sour cream
- The Cod-Father Sandwich$23
Beer-battered, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, remoulade
- Prime Cheeseburger$17.50
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun. Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
- Fried or Grilled Chicken Sandwich$16
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, toasted brioche bun. Choose american, swiss, cheddar, provolone, pepperjack, bleu or pimento cheese
Fried
Served with crinkle-cut fries and coleslaw.
- Sea Scallops$19.50
- Atlantic Flounder Fillet$18
- Stuffed Deviled Crabs (2)$19.50
- Wild American Shrimp$19.50
- Cape Cod Clam Strips$16
- East Coast Oysters$20.50
- Carolina Classic Catfish$22
- Icelandic Cod$23
- Select Any 2$31
- Fried Fisherman’s Feast$37
*Shrimp, sea scallops, oysters, flounder
Breakfast Sandwiches
** Contains Pork.
- Chicken Biscuit$14
Fried chicken breast on buttermilk biscuit, old school sausage gravy, scalloped brunch potatoes
- Fried Egg Sandwich$12.50
Two eggs your way, choice of grilled ham, applewood-smoked bacon or country sausage links, choice of cheese, brioche bun, scalloped brunch potatoes
- The First Watch$14
English muffin, avocado spread, spinach, tomato, red onion, egg your way
- Breakfast Burrito$13.50
Jumbo tortilla, scrambled eggs, savannah red rice**, bell peppers, onions, cheddar cheese, topped with sour cream and tomato salsa. Stuffed with choice of grilled ham, applewood-smoked bacon or country sausage links
Quiche, Benedicts & Brunch Plates
- Seafood Quiche$14
Shrimp, scallops, crab, swiss cheese, asparagus, hollandaise sauce, scalloped brunch potatoes, “while it lasts”
- Cinnamon French Toast$11.50
Applewood-smoked bacon, powdered sugar, whipped butter, warm maple syrup
- Buttermilk Biscuits & Gravy
1/2 Order $6.50 · Full Order $8.50
Fluffy buttermilk biscuit, old school sausage gravy
- Eggs Benedict$12
Two poached eggs, smoked pork tenderloin, hollandaise, toasted english muffin, scalloped brunch potatoes
- The Tug Boat Breakfast$12
Two eggs your way, choice of grilled ham, applewood-smoked bacon or country sausage links, scalloped brunch potatoes, choice of white or wheat toast
- The Barge$14
Three eggs your way, bacon, sausage, french toast, scalloped brunch potatoes
- Crab Cake & Eggs$23
Two eggs your way, pan-sautéed “salt & vinegar” crab cake, side of remoulade sauce, scalloped brunch potatoes, choice of white or wheat toast
- Southern Benedict$13
Two poached eggs, smoked ham, goat cheese, fried green tomatoes, SCB pepper hollandaise sauce, scalloped brunch potatoes
- Deviled Crab Benedict$15
Two poached eggs, deviled crab stuffing, SCB pepper hollandaise sauce, toasted english muffin, scalloped brunch potatoes
- New Orleans Hash$16
Two eggs your way, shrimp, smoked sausage, bell peppers, onions, red-skin potatoes, tasso ham gravy. Choice of white or wheat toast
- Chicken and Waffle$17
House-made belgian waffle, fried chicken breast, honey hot drizzle, bacon
Omelette
Three egg omelette served with scalloped brunch potatoes, choice of white or wheat toast. Additional ingredients 1.00 each. Substitute egg whites 1.50.
- Green Goddess$14.50
Asparagus, avocado, broccoli, spinach, egg whites and feta cheese
- SCB Special$14
Bacon, shrimp, artichoke, mushroom, tomato, spinach and goat cheese
- Meat Lovers$14
Bacon, ham, sausage, cheddar cheese
Warm Drop Donuts
- Warm Drop Donuts$6.50
With cinnamon, sugar, and warm maple syrup.
Over the Side
- Fresh Eggs “Your Way” (2)$4
- Applewood-Smoked Bacon Strips (3)$4.50
- Country Sausage Links (3)$4.50
- Old School Sausage Gravy$4
- Scalloped Brunch Potatoes$4.50
- Cheesy SC Stone-Ground Grits$5
- Warm Buttermilk Biscuits (2)$3.50
- Toast (White or Wheat)$2.50
- Seasonal Fruit$5.50
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Adults 23.50 • Children (under 10) 12.50.
- Assorted Muffins, Danish & Desserts
- Fresh Fruit
- Vanilla Yogurt & Granola Bar
- French Toast Sticks
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Brunch Potatoes
- Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
- Applewood-Smoked Bacon
- Country Sausage Links
- Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
- Chef’s Featured Additions
- Carolina Shrimp & Grits
- Build Your Own Omelette Station
Choose a Soup or a Salad
- Simple Garden Salad
- Boat "House" Salad
- Green Goddess Caesar
- Seafood Chowder
- Soup of the Day
- Rena's Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Ya Ya
Choose an Entrée
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Lemon caper butter sauce, savannah red rice, seasonal vegetables
- Coconut Almond Shrimp
Savannah red rice, seasonal vegetables, sweet and spicy jezebel sauce
- Fried Catfish
Coleslaw, crinkle cut fries, tartar sauce
- Blackened Catfish
Savannah red rice, collard greens
- Stuffed Flounder
Shrimp, scallop and crab stuffing, lemon butter sauce, savannah red rice, seasonal vegetables
- Fried Seafood Trio
Local shrimp, sea scallops, flounder, crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, cocktail, tartar sauce
- Broiled Seafood Trio
Local shrimp, sea scallops, flounder, savannah red rice, seasonal vegetables
- Mahi Fish Tacos
Grilled, fried or blackened, soft flour tortillas, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, baja taco sauce, sour cream, savannah red rice, seasonal vegetables
- Cajun Chicken Pasta
Roasted chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, cajun cream sauce, tossed with linguine
- Butcher Filet Oscar
Topped with deviled crab stuffing, asparagus, hollandaise, yukon gold smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Carolina Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed local shrimp, smoked sausage, tasso ham gravy, South Carolina stone ground grits
Sugar Shack Homemade Desserts
Add to any Dessert A La Mode- $3.
- Chocolate Pudding Cake$11
Served warm with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie$11
Chocolate crumb pie shell filled with peanut butter pie filling, topped with whipped cream
- Key Lime Pie$10
Graham cracker crust filled with sweet & tart key lime filling, raspberry sauce
- Triple Berry Cheesecake$10
Rich cheesecake topped with a strawberry, raspberry and blueberry compote
- Carrot Cake$11
- Snickers Brownie Sundae$10
House baked Snickers brownie with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce
- Caramel Apple Bread Pudding$10
Fresh apples and bread baked in custard, served warm with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce
- Seasonal Cobbler$10
Chef's Choice
Kids Plates
All kids plates come with a choice of french fries, fresh veggies, carrot & celery sticks or fresh fruit.
- Corn Dog$8
- Grilled Cheese Quesadilla$8
- Kids Filet$19
4 oz. filet mignon
- Kids Salmon$17
6 oz. grilled salmon
- Fried or Grilled Chicken Fingers$8.50
With honey mustard
- Kids Surf & Turf$22
Filet - 4 oz. with fried or grilled shrimp
- Fried Fish Fillet$9
With tartar sauce
- Fried Shrimp$9.50
With cocktail sauce
- Grilled Cheese Quesadilla$6.50
Cheddar jack cheese on grilled flour tortilla
- Cheeseburger$8
Ground beef patty, American cheese, toasted sandwich bun
Pasta Playground
- Mac & Cheese$7.50
- Pasta with Tomato Sauce$7
- Pasta with Butter & Cheese$7
Gluten-free rice noodles available.
Desserts
- Snickers Brownie$5.50
With vanilla ice cream
- Ice Cream Sundae$6
With chocolate sauce, whipped cream & a cherry on top
Brunch
Available on Sunday, 10:00am-3:00pm.
- Cheesy Scrambled Eggs$6
With American cheese, toast & bacon
- French Toast$6
With whipped butter, syrup & bacon
- The Dinghy$8
One egg your way, country sausage, applewood-smoked bacon & french toast
- Ham, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$7
With french fries
- Waffle$6.50
With whipped butter, syrup & bacon
The Buoy Bar, the Dive Bar and Live Music
The Dive Bar inside is a sushi bar that also serves raw oysters, sashimi and ceviche. The outdoor Buoy Bar, at marker 13, is where people gather for sunset drinks over the creek. Live music runs on a schedule the restaurant posts on its website.
Waits, Seating and Parking
Skull Creek Boathouse does not take reservations. Reviewers describe a waitlist: on a Friday night one party was seated inside quickly, another was quoted 75 minutes and seated in 25, and outdoor tables often open sooner. Call (843) 681-3663 to ask about the current wait. If you want a reservation, Skull Creek Dockside, a separate restaurant nearby, takes them. Valet parking is complimentary during the busy months.
Getting There
Skull Creek Boathouse is at 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island. For more places to eat on the water, see the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.
What diners say
Reviewers praise the seafood, with the crab cakes, oysters and shrimp named most, and a menu wide enough to include sushi and Southern dishes. The setting does as much work as the food: waterfront views that peak at sunset, plenty of outdoor seating and live music in a lively, casual atmosphere. Staff are called friendly, attentive and efficient even when the restaurant is packed. Waits on busy nights come up in individual reviews, but no complaint recurs.
Watch: Skull Creek Boathouse, Hilton Head: What to Order and When to Go
Skull Creek Boathouse is a waterfront seafood restaurant on the bank of Skull Creek at 397 Squire Pope Road, on the north end of Hilton Head Island. It is a big, casual place: a glass-walled dining room, a large covered outdoor seating area under the trees looking over the creek and the docks, and an outdoor bar. People name the crab cakes, oysters and shrimp most often, along with the sushi and poke bowls, fried pickles and okra, calamari, and shrimp and grits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated
Does Skull Creek Boathouse take reservations?+
No. It takes no reservations for any size of party and seats from a waitlist in order of arrival. Reviewers describe waits from about 25 minutes to over an hour on busy nights, especially at dinner between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and outdoor tables often open sooner. Skull Creek Dockside, a separate restaurant, does take reservations.
Does Skull Creek Boathouse have live music?+
Yes. It posts a live music calendar on its website, and the outdoor Buoy Bar is the usual spot.
Does Skull Creek Boathouse serve sushi?+
Yes. The Dive Bar inside is a sushi bar that also serves raw oysters, sashimi and ceviche.
Is Skull Creek Boathouse good for kids?+
Yes. It has a kids menu and an outdoor play area.
Is there parking at Skull Creek Boathouse?+
Yes. Complimentary valet parking is offered during the busy months.
What are Skull Creek Boathouse’s hours?+
Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What is the difference between Skull Creek Boathouse and Skull Creek Dockside?+
They are two separate waterfront restaurants in the same restaurant group. Skull Creek Boathouse, at 397 Squire Pope Road, has the sushi bar and the outdoor Buoy Bar and does not take reservations. Skull Creek Dockside is at 2 Hudson Road and takes reservations.
Who owns Skull Creek Boathouse?+
Skull Creek Boathouse is part of the SERG Group, a Hilton Head restaurant group that also runs Skull Creek Dockside.
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