The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

We’ve been coming to Hudson’s since we’ve been coming to Hilton Head.

Hudson's Restaurant doesn't look like much from outside. - The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

Hudson’s Restaurant doesn’t look like much from outside.

It doesn’t look like much from outside, but the food is delicious. It is just normal good seafood and Lowcountry favorites. There are a few other options on the menu, for those (like my husband) who just don’t like fish.

The sunset begins, near the large anchor at Hudson's Restaurant

The sunset begins, near the large anchor at Hudson’s Restaurant

Sunset over Port Royal Sound - The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

Sunset over Port Royal Sound

The view is lovely. The windows look out over Port Royal Sound.

Hudson’s Shrimp Boats

Hudson’s Shrimp Boats

Hudsons still has their own fishing boats. The fish comes straight to the restaurant docks. You can actually see the crew unloading oysters, shrimp or crabs.

They always have the regular fish on the menu. And seasonal fish like swordfish, mahi mahi, grouper, tile fish, trigger fish, vermilion snapper, and black sea bass.

They actually have a soft shell crab shedding operation right behind the restaurant. They have built a water circulating system for the crabs to live in until they molt. Then, as soon as the crabs shed, they go straight over to the restaurant.

We get to Hudson's early enough to sit near the windows in the air-conditioning. - The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

We get to Hudson’s early enough to sit near the windows in the air-conditioning.

The staff has always been friendly and the food is always good.

Hudson’s Seafood House has outside tables. - The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

Hudson’s Seafood House has outside tables.

The bar at Hudson’s Seafood House - Happy Hour is 4 pm – 6 pm - The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

The bar at Hudson’s Seafood House – Happy Hour is 4 pm – 6 pm

Hudson’s does not take reservations and sometimes there can be quite a line. There are tables outside and at the bar. I am told they have a different menu. I don’t know.

The World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks-Hilton Head Island, SC – design42

If you do have to wait, the location is just beautiful.
At the far left is the Blue Water Resort pier.

We always get there as soon as they open so we can get a table by the windows to watch the sunset in comfortable air-conditioning.

Hours
Lunch: 11 am – 4 pm
Dinner: 5 pm – until
Brunch: Sundays 10 am – 4 pm
Happy Hour: 4 pm – 6 pm
No Reservations

You can see the menu on their website: www.hudsonsonthedocks.com.

Hushpuppies - World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks - Hilton Head Island

Hushpuppies

Don’t hoard the hushpuppies. They are for everyone.

Fish and Chips - World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks - Hilton Head Island

Fish and Chips and Cole Slaw

There was more…

Scallops, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad - World Famous Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks - Hilton Head Island

Scallops, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad

This was in addition to another meal. I’m not big on photos of food.