The Dunes House
Hours
Where it is
Get directionsThe Dunes House is the oceanfront beach bar at 14 Dune House Lane in Palmetto Dunes, and it is one of the few places on the island where you can walk off the sand and sit down to lunch. It has a covered deck right at the dunes, an inside bar with tables, and an outdoor kitchen. It has been open since 2010.
The Dunes House Menu
Fish tacos are the order, and they are the dish reviewers mention over and over, along with chicken quesadillas, shrimp tacos, burgers, wraps and hot dogs. The Caesar wrap comes with melon and pineapple slices. There is beer and wine, sodas and frozen drinks, and servers keep the ice water coming on hot days. Live music plays on some afternoons. The full menu and the drinks menu are on the Palmetto Dunes website.
Most of the menu is $14 to $17: wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas and the fish tacos. Peel-and-eat shrimp is $16 for half a pound, and kids 10 and under have their own menu at $8 a plate.
Getting In and Hours
There are no reservations, and it is casual enough that people arrive straight from the beach. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it can close for weather, including wind. The parking lot is for Palmetto Dunes guests and property owners only. Everyone else can walk in from the beach, bike or take the free Dunes Buggy shuttle.
Getting There
It is at the end of Dune House Lane, on the beach. Nearby options are on the Palmetto Dunes restaurants page, the rest of the island is on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the full Hilton Head dining guide.
What diners say
People love the setting: an oceanfront deck, live music and a relaxed beach-day mood. The fish tacos and quesadillas are the standouts, portions are decent, and servers are quick and friendly. It works as a lunch stop from the sand or a bike ride.
Watch: The Dunes House, Palmetto Dunes: Beach Bar Lunch You Can Walk To From the Sand
Yes, you can walk off the beach to lunch at The Dunes House. It is the oceanfront beach bar at 14 Dune House Lane in Palmetto Dunes, one of the few places on the island where you can walk off the sand and sit down to lunch. It has a covered deck right at the dunes, an inside bar with tables and an outdoor kitchen, and it has been open since 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does The Dunes House take reservations?
No. It is walk-in and casual, with beach visitors coming straight off the sand.
Can I park at The Dunes House if I’m not staying in Palmetto Dunes?
No. The lot is for resort guests and owners. Others can walk in from the beach, bike or ride the free Dunes Buggy shuttle.
What are The Dunes House’s hours?
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
What should I order at The Dunes House?
The fish tacos, which reviewers name most often, or the chicken quesadilla, shrimp tacos or a Caesar wrap.
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