
Benny’s Coastal Kitchen, completed in early 2024, sits waterfront on Shrimpers Row off Squire Pope Road with breathtaking views of Skull Creek. The name honors the memory of the patriarch of seafood harvesting, Benny Hudson. This casually sophisticated 9600-foot restaurant includes multiple indoor dining experiences, outdoor dining, and a stunning rooftop bar with the shrimp boat dock and fish house vying for your attention as the sun sets. Benny’s is the newest member of the Coastal Restaurants and Bars family.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 75 SHRIMPERS ROW, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 715-2202
Website: https://bennyshiltonhead.com/
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From the minute you walk in, the vibe strikes that perfect balance of casual coastal charm and refined culinary flair. Benny’s menu is diverse and exciting — we loved sampling fresh seafood that clearly reflects the flavors of the Lowcountry. The hush puppies with chili honey butter were a standout starter, and the seafood dishes (like the Brazilian-inspired fish stew, the crab cakes & blackened scallops) felt fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying.
Cocktails are creative and refreshing (perfect for sipping on the patio or up at the rooftop bar). We love the Palmetto Paloma for something different. And the indoor dining space with expansive windows ensures you never lose sight of that waterfront view. If you can, try to catch a sunset from the rooftop — the atmosphere up there is lively and one of the best spots on the island for a drink with friends or a date night toast.
Service throughout our visits has been friendly, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced — we felt welcomed and well taken care of from start to finish. While it can get lively during peak times (especially on the patio or rooftop and during tourist season), that energy just adds to the overall experience rather than distracting from it.
Overall, if you’re looking for fresh seafood, great cocktails, stunning water views, and a vibe that’s relaxed but special, Benny’s is absolutely worth checking out on Hilton Head. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in town (which is next month)!
First off, I believe the upstairs part might be considered a separate establishment, as I think the name might be 41 Up. That’s possibly a reference to the island’s latitude or longitude or something, so that’s pretty neat!
You might know by now that I’m hardly an avid drinker, so I had to make my choice carefully, ultimately going with the sweet and tasty Pomegranate Margarita for my sunset drink. 41 Up also has a decently sized food menu to supplement the drinks and the atmosphere is open aired; perfect to sit and watch the sunset as you sip!
Upon returning downstairs for the main event, I ordered the Diavolo Blanco, which was listed as a spicy item. I am a lover of all things spicy, but I got to say, I was disappointed.
I rather enjoyed the dish as a whole but there was seemingly no spice to this whatsoever. What the hey hey, yo?
My aunt tried the well renowned Brazilian Fish Stew and she let me have a piece. This was also a pretty good dish!
Lastly I should mention that the bathrooms were spacious and exquisite and there was also merchandise for sale.
A great experience that I would recommend for a more upscale experience!
Anyway, we saw a beautiful sunset with these perfect meals,and I took some pics! Only suggestion is move the trailer blocking the perfect Sunset View … It was a fun night at a top notch Low Country restaurant!
Food is fresh and very good. Fish stew is their specialty and amazing. Prices very reasonable. My big question here is even though they have a seafood tower, why I couldn’t order shrimp cocktail. Also, why no bread service, free or for a fee? The sauces are so good must have bread.
Our service started out well and ordered a bottle of Silver Oak which was priced below retail. However our server got a couple large groups and forgot about us. This would have been a non issue if there were managers walking around. I didn’t see a single one upstairs or on the main level.
Overall, great environment to dine and relax. Next time I will speak to the MOD before being seated.
A small cockroach was running around in the restroom, so they’re in the kitchen too?!
Left a lot to be desired!
Seafood basket: under-salted fish (bland)
Shrimp were salted
Squid was like sole from a shoes!
Crab pie Napoleon: a fancy name, but nothing like Napoleon.
Two tomato slices in a pie, so not much of a Napoleon!
The tip is already included in the bill, but they ask for it again at the end when you pay!
Great views nice relaxing atmosphere drink a a bit pricey. Continued on to the lower level for dinner. If you would like to sit outside make sure you request it they don’t ask. Food was great as was the service. One note if you order a dish that contains a broth you need to request a spoon. One should have come with the dish. Nope. Meal were reasonable priced
With a nice kids menu.