High Tides at Dockside

High Tides at Dockside, 3730 Docksite Rd, is a dinner restaurant by the marina on Big Bay Creek, looking out over the marsh. The kitchen pairs Lowcountry seafood with barbecue and a raw bar, and the Dockside bar is in the same building.

At a Glance

• Cuisine: Seafood & Southern coastal
• Price: $$–$$$
• Seating: Indoors or on the covered deck
• Style: Casual, with marsh views and sunsets
• Phone: (843) 869-1400

What to Order

Oysters lead the way: have them raw on the half shell, share a seafood tower, or pick from several baked versions. The Lowcountry boil arrives by the pot, with crab legs as an optional add-on. For mains, seafood fans can go with parmesan-crusted grouper or blackened mahi topped with mango-lime salsa, while the smokehouse side offers ribs and pulled pork; country fried steak is on the list too.

The prices below come from the restaurant’s online ordering menu as of October 2026; items and prices may change. Check the official High Tides menu before you go.

Oysters & Raw Bar

• Shrimp Cocktail – $12
• Raw Oysters on the half shell – from $19
• Baked Oysters (Edisto, Lemon Herb Butter, Buffalo, Southern) – from $23
• Crab Artichoke Baked Oysters – from $24
• Seafood Tower – $62

Starters

• Boiled Peanuts – $7
• Tomato Pie – $10
• Mussels – $13
• Fried Green Tomatoes with pimento cheese – $14
• Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip – $15
• Smoked Salmon – $15
• Fried Oyster Rockefeller – $15

Steamed Pots

• Lowcountry Boil – $24
• Lowcountry Boil with crab legs – $40

Soups & Salads

• Jalapeño Cheddar Bisque – from $8
• Fire Roasted Corn Salad – $9
• Wedge Salad – $9

Main Plates

• BBQ Pork Totchos – $21
• Country Fried Steak – $23
• Pulled BBQ Pork – $25
• Fried Shrimp – $25
• Smoked BBQ Ribs – $28
• Smoked Leg Quarter – $28
• Blackened Mahi – $32
• Fried Oysters – $35
• Parmesan Encrusted Grouper – $36
• Seafood Combo (oysters & shrimp) – $37

Sides, Add-Ons & Kids

• Sides (mac & cheese, collards, mashed potatoes, slaw, tots, corn ribs) – $4
• Crab Leg Cluster – $16
• Kids’ Chicken Tenders or Fried Shrimp – $9

Dining by the Marsh

The deck faces the marsh, which makes it a popular pick around golden hour. During the busy summer stretch, plan on a wait; the bar is a comfortable spot to spend it. Between the oysters, a real Lowcountry boil and a marsh sunset, it covers the essentials of an Edisto dinner.

Hours & Good to Know

• Tuesday–Saturday: 5–9 p.m.
• Sunday–Monday: Closed
• Note: Hours current as of October 2026; schedules on the island often shift with the seasons, so call ahead before you go.
• Waits: Expect one at peak summer times.

Comparing dinner spots? See our full list of Edisto Island restaurants. You can also find High Tides at Dockside on EdistoBeach.com.