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.

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

Sunset over Port Royal Sound

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

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

Hudson’s Seafood House has outside tables.

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.