Up the Creek Hilton Head Pub & Grill
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Where it is
Get directionsUp the Creek Pub & Grill is at Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road on Hilton Head Island, and the deck is the whole point: it looks over the water, the lowcountry marsh and a steady parade of boats. It is casual and unfussy, the kind of place where the walls are hung with old fishing poles and you can get a sticker on the way out. The restaurant sits right beside the marina, so it is a natural stop before or after a dolphin tour, kayak trip or charter.
Up the Creek Pub & Grill Menu
Up the Creek Pub & Grill is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on seafood and American food, with moderate prices.
What to Order at Up the Creek
The Creek burger is the house name, and reviewers also praise the black and blue burger, the shrimp tacos and the pulled pork. Seafood is a big part of it: steamed shrimp, fried fish baskets, and whatever fish is on the daily menu, with hush puppies and fried okra alongside. Portions are generous and prices are lower than the fancier waterfront places nearby, which reviewers mention often. There are smoked wings, salads, a kids menu and a happy hour menu, and the menu button above opens the daily menu.
Seating, Boats and Reservations
Most people sit outside on the deck, and there are also tables indoors and a bar. Reviewers who came by boat say the restaurant does not charge to dock, but call ahead to check for space, since it fills up. The restaurant’s website does not list a reservation system, so for a larger group call 843-681-3625, which spells DOCK. Parties of eight or more have a 20% service charge added to the bill. It is open from 11 a.m. seven days a week.
Getting There
Up the Creek is at Broad Creek Marina off Simmons Road, on the south end of the island, with plenty of parking. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or in the dining guide.
What diners say
Reviewers praise the fresh seafood, the shrimp tacos and the black and blue burger, and they call the portions generous and the prices reasonable. Staff are described as friendly and attentive. Most of all they like the outdoor seating, with views of the marina, the boats and the marsh, and several say it feels like a local place rather than a tourist one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Up the Creek Pub & Grill take reservations?
The restaurant’s website does not list online reservations. For a group, call the restaurant at 843-681-3625, which spells DOCK. Parties of eight or more have a 20% service charge added.
Can I come by boat to Up the Creek?
Yes. It is at Broad Creek Marina, and reviewers who arrived by boat say there was no charge to dock. Call ahead to check that there is space.
Is Up the Creek family friendly?
Yes. The restaurant describes itself as family friendly and has a kids menu.
What is Up the Creek known for?
Waterfront views from the deck, the Creek burger, shrimp tacos and fresh seafood at prices reviewers call reasonable.
When is Up the Creek open?
Every day from 11 a.m., seven days a week.
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