The Salty Dog Cafe

Restaurants in South End, Hilton Head Island, SC

South End

The Salty Dog Cafe has been a Hilton Head Island institution since 1987, anchored at South Beach Marina in Sea Pines at the southern tip of the island. The restaurant itself is a casual, open-air affair — outdoor deck overlooking the marina, cold drinks, fresh seafood, and the kind of unhurried atmosphere that makes an afternoon stretch into an evening. The menu covers the classics: she-crab soup, shrimp po'boys, fish tacos, and cold beer served at a pace that matches the marina's rhythm. But the Salty Dog is as much a brand as a restaurant: Jake, the scruffy mascot dog immortalized on the original T-shirt, has become one of the most recognized images in South Carolina coastal culture. The T-shirt shop draws as many visitors as the kitchen, and the surrounding South Beach Marina complex has grown into a small destination of its own. For first-time visitors, it's a rite of passage; for regulars, it's a reliable anchor to the South End. Sea Pines gate access required for non-resort guests — day passes available at the gate. Call (843) 671-2233 or visit saltydog.com.

Address

232 S Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Neighborhood

South End

Phone

(843) 671-2233

Website

saltydog.com

Details last verified September 2026. Hours, pricing, and availability change — confirm directly with the business before visiting.