House
California chardonnay, pinot grigio, white zinfandel, merlot, cabernet
Sparkling
Segura viudas cava brut reserva, spain split
Sparkling Rosé
Segura viudas cava brut reserva, spain
Rosé
Dark horse, california
Pinot Grigio
Salty dog, st. Helena, napa valley, california
Sauvignon Blanc
Dark horse, california
Riesling
Chateau ste. Michelle, columbia valley, washington
Chardonnay
Salty dog, st. Helena, napa valley, california
Pinot Noir
Robert mondavi - private selection, california
Cabernet Sauvignon
Salty dog, st. Helena, napa valley, california
Chardonnay
Rodney strong chalk hill, sonoma, california
Sauvignon Blanc
Kim crawford, marlborough, new zealand
Pinot Noir
Benton lane, willamette valley, oregon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford ranch, napa valley, california
Coke
(Free refills)
Diet Coke
(Free refills)
Sprite
(Free refills)
Ginger Ale
(Free refills)
Mr. Pibb
(Free refills)
Minute Made Lemonade
(Free refills)
Barq's Root Beer
(Free refills)
Fresh Brewed Coffee
(Free refills)
Hot Tea
Hot Cocoa
Perrier
Pain Killer
Pusser's rum, coco lopez cream of coconut, orange and pineapple juices and nutmeg
Rum Runner
Myers's and bacardi rums, pineapple and orange juices with a splash of raspberry and banana
Bahama Mama
Bacardi rum, pineapple and orange juices, coco lopez cream of coconut and strawberry purée
Mojito
Classically prepared with bacardi rum, simple syrup, muddled fresh mint, fresh lime juice and club soda
Mai Tai
Tiki classic plain and simple. Layered with meyers's and bacardi rums, grenadine and pineapple & orange juices
Hurricane
Not from the island, but a classic nonetheless. Bacardi rum, pineapple and orange juices, sour mix and sloe gin.
Top Dog Margarita
Take our house and turn it up a notch! Patron silver tequila, grand marnier and you know the rest. Served on the rocks or blended with a salted rim
Skinny Dog Margarita
Patron, fresh lime juice, splash of orange juice and agave nectar. Served on the rocks or frozen with a salted rim. All the good stuff, less sugar.
Locally Cloud Sourced Hilton Head Island Vodka
Choose your recipe
Local Toasted Coconut Rum
Choose your recipe
Jake Dog Basket
A 1/4 pound hebrew national jumbo hot dog grilled and served with a dill pickle spear. Served with thick cut fries. Add onions or sauerkraut.
Chicken Strip Basket
We can stack these chicken strips up against any others and always come out on top! Fresh, hand-breaded chicken tenders served with your choice of honey mustard or herbie's bbq sauce. Served with thick cut fries. These are real chicken fingers you're bound to flip for!
Fried Shrimp Basket
A generous portion of big east coast shrimp, fried golden brown and served with our cocktail sauce. Served with thick cut fries. Our shrimp are red, white and blue - through and through!
Fish And Chips
Southern style fried flounder, served traditionally with fries, malt vinegar, lemon wedge and a side of captain john's tartar sauce
Grouper Dog
Grouper fried to a golden brown and smothered with swiss cheese. Served on a toasted hoagie roll topped with lettuce and tomato and a side of captain john's tartar sauce. This classic is here to stay.
Jake's Lowcountry Boil
Peel and eat wild caught east coast shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob steamed up with old bay butter.
Shrimp And Grits
A lowcountry staple. Stone ground grits topped with tender sautéed wild caught east coast shrimp and finished with creamy andouille sausage and bacon gravy. Chadwick's favorite.
She Crab Soup
A creamy favorite that is legendary at this point. Lump crab in a creamy broth that is enjoyed no matter the time of year. We give it 3 thumbs up.
Shrimpfest Gumbo
We celebrate the local shrimp season each year october through december but had to keep this special all-year long. We take our time simmering wild caught east coast shrimp and andouille sausage with cajun spices.
The Cafe Garden Salad
Fresh mixed greens and romaine lettuce topped with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, onions, peppers and croutons.
The Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with croutons and our caesar dressing, topped with parmesan cheese.
The Jake Shake Salad
Wild caught east coast shrimp, with our very own jake shake seasoning over mixed greens, sweet cranberries, candied pecans, feta cheese and heirloom tomatoes served with balsamic vinaigrette.
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*
Fresh ahi tuna, seared rare and chilled, served over a crisp bed of romaine, wakame seaweed salad, cucumbers and tomatoes. Topped with teriyaki glaze and wasabi cucum- ber dressing on the side.
Grilled Shrimp Caprese
Juicy wild caught east coast shrimp seasoned with our jake shake seasoning and served over grilled baby ro- maine and topped with fresh mozzarella, heirloom toma- toes and a balsamic-basil reduction.
Calibogue Shrimp Salad
The salad that started it all! Since 1987 we've been blending this salad up with east coast shrimp and spices into a creamy masterpiece. Have it served on a bed of lettuce topped with tomato, onion and cucumber or as a sandwich on white, wheat or wheat wrap. Either way, it's delicious!
Jake's Chicken Salad
Our signature chicken salad combines a fresh, creamy blend of diced chicken breast, celery, onion and spices. Have it served on a bed of lettuce topped with tomatoes, onion and cucumber, or as a sandwich on white, wheat or wheat wrap. So good, it'll have you cackling for more.
Salty Dog Combo
Choose half a chicken or shrimp salad sandwich and a cup of she crab soup or shrimpfest gumbo. Served with your choice of chips, coleslaw, potato salad or fruit. Delicious, nutritious and judicious!
Seasonal Vegetables
Housemade Potato Chips
Hoppin' John Rice
Fresh Cut Fruit
Potato Salad
Thick Cut Fries
Hushpuppies
Coleslaw
Grits
Key Lime Pie
Scoop Of House Made Ice Cream
Jake's Hushpuppies
Fresh made sweet cornbread bites fried to a golden brown and served with our homemade honey butter. We cooked up over a zillion of these puppies last year!
Gator Bites
When in gator country...we fry up hearty chunks of american gator tail and serve it with a sweet chili dipping sauce
Mahi Fish Bites
A generous portion of our bite-sized mahi mahi, fried and served with our signature remoulade sauce. These bites are off the hook!
Rings Of Fire
Crispy calamari tossed in our original calypso sauce and island spices. These blazing rings are cooled off with a fresh pineapple salsa and served with ranch.
Pimento Cheese Dip
A southern treat! Blended cheeses folded with chopped pimento and robust spices. Served with our homemade pita chips, house made kettle chips and carrot sticks. It's ok to cheese if you please.
Buffalo Shrimp
Wild caught east coast shrimp fried golden brown and tossed in jake's homegrown salty dog buffalo sauce. Served with celery and blue cheese dressing
Lowcountry Crab Dip
A creamy blend of blue crab, herbs and spices. Served chilled with our homemade pita chips, house made kettle chips and carrot sticks. Don't be shellfish, this dip is meant to be shared.
Southern Fried Pickles
Seasoned and fried in our very own chicken breader and served with a cilantro ranch dipping sauce
The Jake-Zilla Burger
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese a half-pound prime beef burger grilled over an open flame, topped with bacon, pimento cheese, slow-cooked hand-pulled pork, fried onions and drizzled with house made barbeque sauce. Served with lettuce and tomato on a toasted pretzel roll and topped with a hushpuppy. Don't forget the pickle! Warning - if you eat the whole thing you might not have room for dessert.
Prime Burger
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese a half-pound prime beef burger grilled over an open flame and served with lettuce, onion and tomato on a toasted brioche roll with a dill pickle on the side!
Shrimp Burger
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese wild caught east coast shrimp, chopped with old bay seasoning, peppers and onions and rolled in panko bread crumbs. Fried to a crispy golden brown and served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, onion, tomato and our sig- nature remoulade sauce
Fresh Catch Sandwich
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese we find the freshest fish available for this sandwich. Local fresh options are mahi mahi, swordfish, wahoo and cobia. Your server will let you know what's available today! Choose grilled or blackened. Served on a toasted brioche roll. If eating fish makes you smarter, this sandwich will make you a genius!
Chicken Sandwich
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese seasoned chicken breast, select grilled, blackened or fried, served on a toasted brioche roll.
Fried Flounder Sandwich
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese a fish sandwich with fried flounder, lettuce, onion, tomato and captain john's tartar sauce served on a toasted brioche roll.
Pesto Turkey Burger
Choice of kettle chips, potato salad, coleslaw, thick cut fries or seasonal fresh fruit. Top any sandwich with american, cheddar, provolone or swiss cheese ground turkey grilled to perfection and topped with basil pesto, sliced fresh mozzarella, lettuce, onion and tomato then served on a toasted brioche roll.
Piña Colada
Served like it should be! Bacardi, coco lopez cream of coconut and pineapple juice
Kiwi Colada
Bacardi rum, melon liqueur, fresh kiwi, coco lopez cream of coconut and pineapple juice
Tropical Freeze
Bacardi rum, orange juice, strawberries and coco lopez cream of coconut make this an island treat!
Cocobana
Kahlua, fresh banana and coco lopez cream of coconut
Kahlua Colada
Kahlua, coco lopez cream of coconut and pineapple juice
Coconut Freeze
An icy blend of local toasted coconut rum & coco lopez cream of coconut
Banana Breeze
Bacardi rum, banana purée, lime juice and fresh banana
Build Your Bun
Salty dog sandwiches are served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and a dill pickle spear with a choice of stone ground grits, captain's mashed potatoes, coleslaw, fresh vegetables or thick cut fries.
Oysters On The Half Shell*
Served by the ½ dozen or full dozen // market price ask your server about daily selections
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Wild caught east coast peel & eat shrimp, steamed or chilled and covered in captain john's secret spices.
Ceviche Stack*
Wild caught east coast shrimp marinated in fresh lime juice, pico de gallo and spices, stacked on sweet mango and smashed avocado. Finished with a drizzle of chipotle aioli and served with a side of crispy tortilla chips
Chadwick's Ahi*
Ahi tuna seared rare and served on wakame seaweed salad, drizzled with a sweet chili soy sauce and topped with crispy wontons
The Salty Dog Cafe Menu offers a delightful selection of classic American favorites with a coastal twist. Nestled at 232 S Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, this beloved spot is perfect for those looking to enjoy a laid-back meal with a view. Whether you're in the mood for a fresh seafood platter, a hearty burger, or something in between, there's something here for everyone. The menu is designed to showcase the best of local ingredients, with dishes that bring out the rich flavors of the Lowcountry. With a casual and friendly vibe, The Salty Dog Cafe is a great place to kick back, relax, and savor a meal that feels just like home-only better!