The dock deck at Scott’s Fish Market at sunset, with blue and white sail shades over picnic tables above the water
Hours
Monday4 PM–9:30 PM
Tuesday4 PM–9:30 PM
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM4 PM–9:30 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM4 PM–9:30 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM4 PM–9:30 PM
Saturday11 AM–2 PM4 PM–9:30 PM
Sunday4 PM–9:30 PM

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Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant & Bar

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars on Google$$$

Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant & Bar has been on the water at Shelter Cove Harbour since 1988, at 17 Harbourside Lane, to the right of the King Neptune statue. Every table has a view of the marina, and its outdoor deck is one of the largest on the island. The idea from the start was good seafood at moderate prices, and it is still a relaxed, casual place. It is often written without the apostrophe, as Scotts Fish Market, Hilton Head SC, but there is only one.

Scott's Fish Market Restaurant & Bar Menu

Scott's Fish Market Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch and dinner. The menu centers on seafood, with higher prices.

What to Order at Scott’s

The menu is seafood first, sourced locally where the kitchen can, with hand-cut steaks, homemade pastas, salads and sandwiches for everyone else. Reviewers mention the baked scallops, the blackened tuna, grouper with a parmesan crust, she-crab soup, fish tacos, a big shrimp cocktail and the fried seafood platter, and more than one singles out the fries. There is a happy-hour menu at the bar.

No Reservations: How to Get a Table

Scott’s does not take reservations for any party size: tables are first come, first served. Dinner is served every night from 4 to 9:30 p.m., and lunch Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come early in the evening for the best chance at a deck table in summer. Local musicians play during dinner on most nights in season.

Where Scott’s Is

Scott’s Fish Market is at 17 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, on the harbour side of Shelter Cove. Parking, the harbour’s shops and its summer events are covered on Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, and Shelter Cove restaurants lists every place to eat on both sides of the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Scott’s Fish Market take reservations?

No. Scott’s is first come, first served and does not take reservations for any party size.

What are Scott’s Fish Market’s hours?

Dinner is every night from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Lunch is Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can you eat outside at Scott’s?

Yes. It has one of the largest outdoor dining areas on the island, on the deck over the Shelter Cove marina, plus indoor seating, and every table looks at the water.

Is there live music at Scott’s Fish Market?

Yes. Local musicians play during dinner on most nights in season.

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