Barnacle Bill’s Fresh Seafood Market
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Where it is
Get directionsBarnacle Bill’s Fresh Seafood Market is an open-air seafood stand under the live oaks on William Hilton Parkway, and one of the longest-running fish markets on Hilton Head Island: it has sold local seafood here for more than four decades. It is a market, not a restaurant, so come with a cooler and a plan for dinner.
What to Buy at Barnacle Bill’s
Local shrimp is the main event, with scallops, crab and whatever fish came in, often grouper and snapper. The crew is known for knowing its fish and for talking you through how to cook it, and regulars say they get good tips on local fishing as well.
The easiest dinner on the island might be their Lowcountry boil. Order it 24 hours ahead and it comes cooked, packed in a cooler with the shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes, plus seasoning, butter, cocktail sauce and lemons. Reheat and serve.
Hours and Location
Barnacle Bill’s is at 614 William Hilton Parkway. It opens at 10 a.m. Monday to Saturday and keeps short hours on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (843) 785-9007 to order a boil or check the day’s catch. For other places to buy fish, see the Hilton Head seafood markets.
What diners say
The seafood is the headline, with the local shrimp, scallops and fish described as exceptionally fresh, and the cooked shrimp boil gets its own following. Reviewers single out the crew for knowing their fish and for handing out cooking advice and local fishing tips, and some families have bought here for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Barnacle Bill’s on Hilton Head?
At 614 William Hilton Parkway, in an open-air stand under the live oaks.
Can I order a Lowcountry boil from Barnacle Bill’s?
Yes. Order it 24 hours ahead and it comes cooked, in a cooler, with shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes and the fixings.
Is Barnacle Bill’s open on Sunday?
Yes, with short hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Is Barnacle Bill’s a restaurant?
No. It is a fresh seafood market; you buy seafood (or a cooked boil) to take away.
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