Hudson's Seafood House On the Docks Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Hudson's Seafood House On the Docks, a waterfront gem in Hilton Head Island. Located at 1 Hudson Rd, this seafood haven offers a variety of options, including fried flounder, charred grill oysters, lump crab cakes, and more. The ambiance is unbeatable, with ocean views inside and a dockside patio outside. Customers rave about the fresh, locally caught seafood choices, such as grouper sandwiches, blackened swordfish, and mahi mahi. The service is top-notch, with friendly and knowledgeable staff making every visit memorable. Don't miss out on their specialty drinks and delectable desserts, like key lime pie and bread pudding. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking for a cozy waterfront dining experience, Hudson's Seafood House On the Docks is a must-visit destination on Hilton Head Island.

Brunch Menu - Oysters

Oysters Rockefeller

Roasted fennel, tarragon, parsley, spinach, bread crumbs, toasted Parmesan cheese

Chargrilled Oysters

Garlic butter, Parmesan, garlic toasted French bread

Oysters Hudson

Oysters wrapped in bacon and fried

Raw Oysters

See daily menu for fresh selections. Shucked to order

Steamed Local Cluster Oysters In The Shell

Available in months with the letter R

Three Eggs Any Style

Breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon; choice of cathead biscuit or toast

Fried Oyster Benedict

Fried oysters, fire-roasted poblano peppers, English muffin, hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits

Maryland-Style Crab Cake Benedict

Jumbo lump crab cakes, poached eggs, toasted French bread, Cajun hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits

Classic Eggs Benedict

Toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, hollandaise; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits

Smoked Atlantic Salmon Benedict

Smoked Atlantic salmon, red onion, capers, hollandaise, toasted French bread, salmon roe; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits

Cathead Biscuits & Gravy

Cracked black pepper and pork sausage gravy; breakfast potatoes or SC stone-ground grits

Cathead Homewrecker Sandwich

Two eggs, pork sausage, American cheese, pork gravy, homemade freshly baked biscuit

Smoked Atlantic Salmon Bagel

Red onion, capers, cream cheese, toasted bagel, hard boiled egg

Buttermilk Pancakes

Maple syrup, honey whipped butter, topped with seasonal fruit; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Maple syrup, honey whipped butter, topped with seasonal fruit; choice of pork sausage or applewood smoked bacon

Green Chili Bacon Brisket Burger

Ground brisket and chuck, fire roasted poblano peppers, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, chipotle aioli, hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad

Brunch Menu - Entrees

Homemade Dessert Menu

Key Lime Pie

Smooth, tart, and cool, the perfect ending...

Mud Pie "Enough For Two"

Hilton Head Ice Creams cappuccino ice cream, chocolate fudge, Oreo cookie crumb

Bessie's Peanut Butter Pie

Bessie makes all of the desserts, and this one is her favorite!

Brandy Bread Pudding

A Southern sweet dessert made with brandy and pecans, winner of a local dessert contest in

Local Fried Green Tomatoes

Onion and bacon jam, tomato chutney, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze

Real Deal BBQ Shrimp

Creole style, beer-braised local shrimp in the shell. Garlic butter, bell peppers, onions, French baguette

Oysters Hudson

Oysters wrapped in bacon and fried

Oysters Rockefeller

Roasted fennel, tarragon, parsley, spinach, bread crumbs, toasted Parmesan cheese

Coconut Shrimp

Fried and served with orange marmalade sauce

Bling Bling Shrimp

Local shrimp, Sambol aioli, Asian slaw, lettuce wrap

Shrimp Cocktail

Local shrimp steamed, and served chilled with cocktail sauce

Crab Cake Appetizer

% jumbo lump and colossal blue crab, little filler

Miss Bessie's Soup Of The Day

Lunch Menu - Appetizers

From the Oyster Bar

Steamed Local Shrimp In The Shell

Local shrimp steamed in the shell, OLD BAY Seasoning

Shrimp Pinkie

Steamed local shell-on shrimp, smoked sausage, corn, OLD BAY Seasoning

Local Littleneck Clams

(See daily specials menu for raw clams.) Local and delicious

Oysters On The Half Shell

Steamed Local Cluster Oysters In The Shell

Available in months with the letter R

Snow Crab Legs

Steamed Combo

Generous serving of local shell-on shrimp, local little neck clams, local cluster oysters, corn, OLD BAY Seasoning. (When local cluster oysters are out of season, snow crab legs will be substituted.)

Hudson Shrimp Salad

Farmer's Salad

Roasted local beets, fresh arugula, candied pecans, goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

House Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and your choice of dressing (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

Caesar Salad

Traditional Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

Spinach & Pear Salad

Baby spinach, spiced Georgia pecans, poached pears, blue cheese crumbles, port wine vinaigrette (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

Wedge Salad

Crisp, cool iceberg lettuce, tomato, bacon and blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

Day Slaw

Hudsons own vinegar-based coleslaw, sweet and peppery (All our dressings are homemade and use South Carolina produce whenever possible.)

Salads - Crisp, Cool, Delicious

Lunch Menu - Sandwiches/Wraps

Blackened Shrimp Po' Boy

Local shrimp served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with southwestern slaw (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Fried Shrimp Po' Boy

Our local fried shrimp served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Fried Oyster Po' Boy

Fried oysters served on fresh French bread (or wrap) with shredded lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Fried Flounder Sandwich

Local flounder with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on the side (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Crab Cake Sandwich

% jumbo lump crab cake, pan-seared, served with lettuce, tomato (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Chicken Club Sandwich

Fried, grilled, or blackened oz. chicken breast served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, bacon, and your choice of cheese (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

Served on whole grain wheat bread, fresh French bread or wrap with lettuce and tomato (All sandwiches are served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Hudson's Ground Brisket Burger

Ground brisket and chuck, pan grilled and served on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of cheese (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

/ Shrimp Salad Sandwich & Cup Of Soup

BLT

On white or wheat bread with tarragon aioli (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Shrimp Burger

Back by popular demand. Lettuce, tomato, Provolone, Cajun remoulade (Served with Hushpuppies, Day Slaw, and your choice of fries or potato salad)

Gumbo, Grits & Eggs

Stone-ground grits, seafood gumbo, fried eggs (a la carte)

Local Shrimp

Fried, broiled, blackened or pan sauteed

Atlantic Salmon

Local honey-corriander glaze

Fried Oysters

Oysters, lightly breaded and fried to perfection

Scallops

Fried, broiled, blackened or pan seared

Neptune Platter

A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab and seasonal fish. Fried, broiled, blackened or pan seared

Lunch Menu - Entrees

Happy Hour Menu

Real Deal BBQ Shrimp

Local Shrimp, Beer, Creole Seasoning, Butter, Garlic, Peppers, Toasted French Baguette

Fried Dill Pickles

Fried Dill Pickle Chips, Cajun Remoulade

Shrimp Burger Slider

Local Shrimp, Cajun Remoulade, Provolone Cheese

Mini Oyster Po' Boy

Local Oysters, French Bread, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, House-Made Pickles

American Brisket Slider

Lettuce, Tomato, American Cheese

Fancy Brisket Slider

Ground Brisket, Bacon Jam, Blue Cheese, Arugula

Local Shrimp Kabob & Grits

Local Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Bell Peppers, Creole Grits

Traditional English Fish 'N Chips

Atlantic Cod, Fat Tire Ale Beer Batter, Malt Vinegar Tartar Sauce

Beef Tenderloin Taco

Marinated Grilled Tenderloin, Cabbage Pico de Gallo, Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

Steamed Local Shrimp - Half Order

Old Bay Seasoning, Fresh Lemon

Parmesan Truffle Fries

House-Made Fries, Truffle Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic Aioli

Char-Grilled Oyster

Parmesan, Garlic Butter

PEI Mussels Mariniere Or Local Littleneck Clams Mariniere

White Wine, Cream, Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, French Bread.

Fish N' Chips

Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce (Served with hushpuppies, a vegetable side, and your choice of baked potato, red rice, or french fries, unless otherwise noted)

Local Shrimp (Gf)

Butterflied fried, pan sauteed, broiled or blackened

Stuffed Shrimp

Large shrimp, stuffed with crabmeat. Broiled or fried

Atlantic Salmon

Local honey-coriander glaze

Maryland-Style Crab Cakes

% jumbo lump and colossal blue crab, little filler

Seafood Pasta

Chefs choice. Ask your server about todays preparation. Served with garlic bread and hushpuppies

Catch Of The Day

The best of todays fresh catch. Filleted in house

Blackened Cod

Cheddar grit cake, roasted tomato coulis, spinach, jumbo lump crab, Parmesan crust. A la carte

Flounder Filet (Gf)

Freshly-caught and skinlessfried, blackened or pan seared

Stuffed Flounder

Fresh flounder stuffed with our famous jumbo lump crab mixture. Broiled and served over shrimp Creole sauce

Neptune's Seafood Platter (Gf)

A veritable feast consisting of oysters, scallops, shrimp, deviled crab, and seasonal flash-fish fried, boiled, blackened, or pan seared

Almond Crusted Grouper

Pan sauteed and served with citrus beurre blanc

Scallops (Gf)

Sweet, tender and deliciousfried, broiled, blackened or pan seared

Dinner Menu - Seafood Specialties

Dinner Menu - Landfood

Hudson's Ground Brisket Burger

Angus ground brisket and chuck. Pan grilled and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and choice of american, cheddar, swiss, provolone or blue cheese

Filet Mignon - Oz. (Gf)

Angus Beef tenderloin grilled to your preference

N.Y. Strip Steak - Oz. (Gf)

Angus Beef grilled to your preference

Chicken Parmesan

Grilled or fried oz. Claxton chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese

Vegetarian Ravioli

Chefs choice. Ask your server about todays preparation

Southern Fried Chicken Tenders

Served with your choice of sauces: bbq, honey mustard, ranch

Fried Shrimp

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Fried Fish

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Hamburger

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Grilled Cheese

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

PB&J

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Chicken Fingers

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Corn Dog

Served with french fries, red rice, vegetable of the day or fruit of the day. Please choose one.

Kids Menu ( & Under)

Non-alcoholic Drinks

Douwe Egberts % Colombian Dark Roast Coffee

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

Orange Juice

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Root Beer, Minute Maid Lemonade

Lowcountry Lemonade

Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, Pink Lemonade, Fresh Lemon

Island Splash

Svedka Cherry Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice

Southern Berry

Pinnacle Blueberry Vodka, RazzMatazz, Sprite, Fresh Lemon

Mr. Palmer

Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, Fresh Lemon, Water, Simple Syrup

The Rocking Chair

Titos Vodka, Peachtree Schnapps, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Mint, Simple Syrup, Unsweetened Tea

Dark & Stormy

Goslings Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Allspice Dram, Fresh Lime

Hudson's Mule

Your choice of Titos Vodka or Makers Mark, Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime

Painkiller

Pussers Rum, Coco Lopez, Pineapple Juice, Splash of OJ, Dash of Nutmeg

Classic Oyster Shooter

Freshly Shucked Oyster, Titos Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, Cocktail Sauce, Horseradish, Splash of Tabasco

Classic Margarita

Sauza Gold Tequila, Cointreau, Sour Mix, Splash of OJ, Fresh Lime

Blood Orange Margarita

Hornitos, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Sour Mix, Splash of OJ

Admiral Margarita

Patron Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime, Splash of OJ, Grand Marnier Floater

Martini

Your choice of Ketel One or Sipsmith Gin

Manhattan

Makers , Sweet Vermouth

Frozen Coco Lemonade

Malibu Rum, Fresh Blended Lemons, Pina Colada Mix, Splash of Pink Lemonade (Add Strawberry if Desired)

Frozen Cherry Burst

Mango and Strawberry Daiquiri Mix, Svedka Cherry Vodka

Frozen HH Islander

Captain Morgan Rum, Malibu Rum, Mango and Strawberry Daquiri Mix, Pineapple Juice

Frozen Skull Creek Sunset

Absolut Mandarin Vodka, Amaretto, Strawberry and Pina Colada Mix

Libations