The Downtown Salty Dog
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsThe Downtown Salty Dog is a sit-down restaurant at 6 Target Road, just off Palmetto Bay Road near the Sea Pines traffic circle, across from Publix. The dining room is done like a 1950s diner, with red booths and chairs, a blue-and-white striped awning over the counter and plenty of things to look at, and reviewers describe the atmosphere as friendly and cool. For the original Salty Dog on the water, see the Salty Dog Cafe at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines.
The Downtown Salty Dog Menu
The Downtown Salty Dog is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on seafood and American food, with higher prices.
The Downtown Salty Dog Hilton Head: What to Order
The menu goes further than a diner’s. There is seafood, including she-crab soup that the restaurant calls legendary, flounder and wild-caught shrimp grilled, fried or blackened, and reviewers also praise the crab legs, the daily fish specials such as mahi and red snapper, and a lemon-garlic zoodle bowl. Burgers, chicken tenders, salads and build-your-own pizzas cover the rest of the table, and the half-pound Target Burger has its fans. Dessert is a large ice cream menu of sundaes, banana splits and milkshakes, made with house flavors like mint chip, butter pecan, toasted coconut and mango sorbet. Guests also mention free popcorn, taffy samples and charging stations at the tables.
Hours, Seating and Ordering
The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sunday. There is a patio bar, dine-in seating and takeout, and you can order online or by phone at (843) 715-2500. Tables are usually easy to get, so most people just walk in.
Getting There
It is outside Sea Pines, so it is an easy stop on the way to or from Harbour Town. It is not the original Salty Dog Cafe, the open-air restaurant at South Beach Marina inside the Sea Pines gate, which has its own menu. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or the dining guide.
What diners say
Diners like the seafood, including crab legs, she-crab soup and daily specials, along with the build-your-own pizzas and the homemade ice cream. They highlight reasonable prices, friendly, attentive service and a welcoming 1950s diner atmosphere.
Watch: The Downtown Salty Dog, Hilton Head: Not the One in Sea Pines
The Downtown Salty Dog is a sit-down restaurant at 6 Target Road on Hilton Head Island, just off Palmetto Bay Road near the Sea Pines traffic circle, across from Publix. It is not the original Salty Dog Cafe, the open-air restaurant at South Beach Marina inside the Sea Pines gate, which has its own menu. Because it is outside Sea Pines, there is no gate fee, and it is an easy stop on the way to or from Harbour Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is The Downtown Salty Dog?
At 6 Target Road on Hilton Head, just off Palmetto Bay Road near the Sea Pines traffic circle, across from Publix and Walgreens.
What are the Downtown Salty Dog’s hours?
Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.
Does the Downtown Salty Dog serve ice cream?
Yes. It has an ice cream menu with sundaes, banana splits and milkshakes, made from flavors such as vanilla, mint chip, butter pecan and mango sorbet.
Can I order takeout from the Downtown Salty Dog?
Yes. You can order online or call (843) 715-2500 for takeout, or dine inside.
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