The Salty Dog Cafe
American Restaurant and Sports Bar$$$$
Hilton Head Island
"The crab cake sandwich is delicious!"(7 Tips)
"Great outdoor bar atmosphere and great staff."(4 Tips)
"Better she crab soup at Lands End Tavern!!!"(5 Tips)
"Try the Kiwi Colada- to die for!"(2 Tips)
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Delicious frozen drinks are rivaled only by the BEST hushpuppies on the entire island. Great outdoor bar atmosphere and great staff. Indoor option as well.
Upvote9Downvote- Clintyn NewcombeDecember 28, 2018The atmosphere here is unreal. Very relaxed, fun, excellent staff, very welcoming! I had the catch of the day, swordfish sandwich, blackened, and it was phenomenal!
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Derek FromsonAugust 28, 2014Start with calamari, but ask for the very spicy sauce on the side. Crab cake sandwich or catch of the day are good entree options. Several choices on the kids menu. Try shrimp or fish nuggets.
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Tim TaylorJune 27, 2017Asked about the crab cakes, turns out the chef is from Maryland. They were amazing. Sub hush puppies for the mashed potatoes, veggies are good. Kids fish nuggets were surprisingly good as well.UpvoteDownvote
Louben John BaylonMay 11, 2015The Crab cake sandwich was awesome! And serving size is good too! Its a little bit bland for me but the sauce and a little bit of salt makes up for it!
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Carolyn GavinAugust 9, 2014The hush puppies are delicious. The prime burger basket also got rave reviews from my family. The seafood is always good. Definitely a must for a trip to Hilton Head!UpvoteDownvote
Jeff ByrnesNovember 20, 2020Outdoor seating right on the water, outdoor bar, lots of frozen drinks, live music, good foodUpvote1Downvote
Jessica HougeApril 6, 2014This is not a moderately cheap restaurant. Dinner for 2 cost us $60. If you want cheap go to Kiwi's Cookout or Landing's End. The atmosphere of the entire area is great and so is the food!UpvoteDownvote
Awesome happy hour, 4 dollar beer on tap and free popcorn from 4-7pm at the outdoor bar! Try the salty dog lager and the hush puppies with hot sauce! A local favorite spot for sureUpvote3Downvote- Carolyn GavinAugust 9, 2014It gets very busy during peak hours. My family and I (party of 11) went Saturday around 1 and got seated right away. It was a good time because most people were just getting to or leaving HHI.UpvoteDownvote
Bobby ClaytonMarch 3, 2018Once you pay the $1.25 at the toll booth be prepared to pay $6.00 for all day access to the restaurant area. Hush puppies are good outside cook a little done.
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Traci MillsapJuly 11, 2013This place is infamous. You have to visit the T-Shirt Factory. The food is expensive and the wait can be LONG, but there's entertainment to help. The wait is so worth it!! Get the hush puppies too!UpvoteDownvote
Sarah WilliamsJune 2, 2013SUPER friendly staff! Try to sit outside if you can, if not sit near the windows when you can see the sunset. Everything on the menu is great :)UpvoteDownvote
Al BredaJuly 30, 2012Great place for hanging around after dinner. The dock & shops were good and there was music on the deck. The restaurant was adequate. Very well marketed, which lends to an easy let down.UpvoteDownvote
Chris SweetlandMarch 27, 2013The new batter is awesome! Try the fresh fish bites as an appetizer. Ours was fresh Mahi Mahi and even my finicky daughters wanted more!Upvote1Downvote
Find The Wreck of the Salty Dog. Full menu, same as the cafe, with shorter waits and 2 full bars, try the key lime pie. Enjoy the view.UpvoteDownvote
Ashlee ReavesMarch 30, 2016Super cool area and shops! Would have loved to eat here but after arriving at 8:00 there was still a 3 hour wait! Maybe next time.UpvoteDownvote
Richard LambFebruary 27, 2016Fish po boy sandwich had very little fish on a hogie roll I give it 6 out of 10 nothing special . Got a side of fruit that I had to send back , I replaced it with cole slaw and that was very good.UpvoteDownvote
GuidoSeptember 15, 2010A MUST stop on your vacation to the island. Make sure u save room for a slice of pizza at Jake's. Get a shirt from the factory, you'll b surprised how many ppl comment on it who's been!Upvote3Downvote
Wyatt FitchJune 24, 2015I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was very good, but a bit boring. It was an ok experience until we got the bill. It was outrageous. The place is way overrated, overpriced, and overcrowded.
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Bob WebbNovember 30, 2015Everything is good, but dining and drinking outside on the deck is fantastic.UpvoteDownvote
Anna PetchellNovember 1, 2016Bulgarian server was lovely. However like a lot of other American water focused places, it was tacky and the food was rather average. Wouldn't recommend. However the service was lovely
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Vic ClearyJuly 7, 2012Wow, the butter for the hush puppies is awesome. Who was the genius to first whip sugar into butter? A man who deserves a medal.Upvote8Downvote
A Hilton Head staple. You'll see people with Salty Dog t-shirts all over the country!UpvoteDownvote
Clint RobersonJune 16, 2014Outdoor seating is a great scene. Be sure to check out the local shops as well.UpvoteDownvote
Jess KeathleyAugust 13, 2022Food is average for the price, what you really pay for is atmosphere. Lowcountry boil was sub-par with rubbery unflavored shrimp. Calamari was good. I recommend getting appetizers and just hanging outUpvoteDownvote
Matthew ManocchioJune 16, 2015The food is amazing, and the serivce is great! Ask for the waiter, Brandon from Savannah, GA.UpvoteDownvote- Bobby ClaytonMarch 3, 2018Hush puppies are good outside cook a little done and the chicken salad sandwich was off the chain.UpvoteDownvote
Sarah DemingNovember 26, 2016Quite touristy and food is just OK. But fun atmosphere on the water and with music. Some staff were very friendly some were not.Upvote1Downvote
Andy PetersonJune 23, 2015I had the grilled chicken and it was really good and well priced.UpvoteDownvote- The Key lime pie is some of the best I've ever had.UpvoteDownvote
Nikole GroteJuly 26, 2011Kiwi colada is amazing! Seafood pasta is delicious but the crab cake sandwich is the best bang for your buck! Get here at 4 to avoid an hour plus waitUpvoteDownvote
Chris HoldemanJanuary 17, 2014Salt dog combo plate with gumbo and shrimp sandwich is awesome combinationUpvote2Downvote- Jessica HougeApril 5, 2014When you plan your first trip to Salty Dog, please be prepared to tip the guard $6 for entry into Sea Pines.UpvoteDownvote
StephanieJune 27, 2012Love this place. The shrimp and potato salads are the best I've ever had.Upvote1Downvote
AustinAugust 12, 2012The Wreck of the salty dog and salty dog Café have the exact same menus, personally I prefer the wreck of the salty dog for better outdoor view and indoor area.UpvoteDownvote
Palmetto BrewingApril 16, 2013Order the Salty Dog Beer. It's made in Charleston by Palmetto Brewing!Upvote3Downvote
Mike DMay 16, 2015Don't ask for the Salty Dog without salt - they get cranky and threaten to throw you to the jellyfish - I feared for my lifeUpvoteDownvote
Gracie WhiteJune 24, 2014Ask for Andrew! It's only his second day there!! 😂 FYI.. Refills aren't free! 😡UpvoteDownvote
Ashley AlmondMarch 17, 2013Shrimp salad is yummy!!! ..... But not served at dinner so be sure to go for lunch.UpvoteDownvote
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(843) 671-2233
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard & American Express)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Public Lot
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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