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Lowcountry Boil

Pick up a steaming bucket of shrimp, crab, corn, and sausage — ready to eat or cook yourself

A Lowcountry boil is one of those things that sounds simple until you're standing over a pile of steaming shrimp, crab claws, corn, red potatoes, and andouille sausage wondering how you're going to eat it all. Sweetwater Steamer has turned this Hilton Head tradition into a walk-in, no-fuss experience that works perfectly whether you're heading back to a rental house, out on a boat, or just need dinner sorted.

The classic option is the Take Home & Cook Yourself Bucket — everything is pre-seasoned and ready to steam. You pick it up, follow the simple instructions, and 20 minutes later you've got a proper Lowcountry spread on your table. It's the kind of meal that turns a rental house kitchen into a real dining experience.

Here's the insider secret: you can also get it Steamed and Ready to Eat. Just call ahead, tell them you want it ready to go, and you'll walk out with a bucket of fully cooked seafood that you can eat immediately — on the boat, at the beach, or straight from the bucket on your back porch. No cooking required. This is the move.

What to Expect

  • Take Home & Cook Yourself Bucket — pre-seasoned, ready to steam in 20 minutes
  • Steamed & Ready to Eat option — fully cooked, eat immediately (insider tip: call ahead)
  • Shrimp, crab claws, corn, red potatoes, andouille sausage
  • Old Bay seasoning, lemon, and butter included
  • Walk-in friendly, no reservation required
  • Perfect for rental houses, boats, or beach picnics

Book This Activity

Sweetwater Steamer

Starting from From $45/bucket per person

Quick Facts

Duration

Pick up in minutes, feast at your own pace

Best Time

Any time — open daily

Best For

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