Dining at the hotels: Coastal Provisions, Oystercatcher and pool options
Coastal Provisions (Boardwalk Inn) is the resort’s signature restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor, lounge and terrace seating; Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant (Sweetgrass Inn) focuses on seafood and small plates for breakfast and dinner. For poolside options, Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar serves casual fare at the Sweetgrass Pool Complex and the property has multiple pools including an adults-only Boardwalk Inn pool.
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Where Coastal Provisions fits in the resort
Coastal Provisions is the signature restaurant located in the Boardwalk Inn lobby. The menu emphasizes Southern coastal cuisine with sustainable seafood, aged chops and fresh vegetables.
Seating is available in the dining room, lounge and on the Terrace; reservations are accepted and indoor reservations are typically held while outdoor terrace seating is generally first-come, first-served.
Hours listed for Coastal Provisions are: Breakfast 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM, Bar menu 4:00 PM–10:00 PM.
- Location: Boardwalk Inn lobby
- Cuisine: Southern coastal (seafood, chops, vegetables)
- Reservation note: Reservations held for indoor seating
| Service | Hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Dinner / Bar menu | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (bar menu from 4:00 PM) |
Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant — seafood and small plates
Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant is located at Sweetgrass Inn and focuses on seafood-forward, globally inspired small plates, oysters, crudo and shareable dishes along with curated wines and cocktails.
Oystercatcher serves breakfast and dinner and accepts dining reservations (reservations are bookable through the resort’s dining reservation system).
Listed hours include Breakfast 7:30 AM–11:30 AM and Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; the bar operates in the late afternoon/evening with extended bar hours noted on the resort site.
- Location: Sweetgrass Inn
- Cuisine focus: oysters, crudo, branzino, small plates
- Reservations: accepted (book via resort dining page)
| Service | Hours (listed) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Dinner | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Bar / Late Night | Bar 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Late Night 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM (per resort listings) |
Poolside dining: Laughing Gull and seasonal outlets
For casual, poolside meals, Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar sits at the Sweetgrass Pool Complex and offers open-air casual dining with items like fish tacos and fries.
Other seasonal or casual outlets include Coastal Crust (wood-fired pizza at the Plaza), Woody’s Eatery (grab-and-go at the Harbor Pro Shop) and Beachside Burgers at the Grand Pavilion pool during season.
Laughing Gull hours are listed as 11:00 AM–9:00 PM daily; seasonal outlets and rooftop venues like The Nest operate with seasonal or weather-dependent hours and age restrictions where noted.
- Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar: Sweetgrass Pool Complex — Lunch & Dinner (11:00 AM–9:00 PM)
- Coastal Crust: Plaza pizzeria (evening hours)
- Woody’s Eatery and Hudson’s Market & Café: grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options
| Outlet | Typical focus |
|---|---|
| Laughing Gull Restaurant & Bar | Poolside casual (fish tacos, fries) |
| Coastal Crust | Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and Italian-style dishes |
| Woody's Eatery / Hudson's Market | All-day breakfast, sandwiches, grab-and-go items |
Adults-only pool and family pool options
Wild Dunes has multiple outdoor pools across the property, including a children's pool and an adults-only Boardwalk Inn pool. Pool access is generally available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM though specific pools may have additional rules or reserved hours.
The Boardwalk Inn Pool is reserved for adults only during the resort’s stated adults-only hours; pool reservations may be required for certain pools such as the Swim Center, depending on resort policy.
If you’re booking a room, check which pool complex is closest to your accommodation — for example, Boardwalk Inn guests have direct access to the Boardwalk Inn pool and cabanas, while Sweetgrass Inn guests will find the main Sweetgrass pool complex and Laughing Gull nearby.
- Pools: several across property, including a children's pool and an adults-only Boardwalk Inn pool
- General pool hours: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (per resort listings)
- Reservation note: some pools like the Swim Center may require reservations
| Pool type | Who it suits |
|---|---|
| Adults-only Boardwalk Inn Pool | Guests seeking quieter pool time (adults only during scheduled hours) |
| Sweetgrass Pool Complex + Laughing Gull | Families and general pool users (children welcome) |
| Children's pool | Younger children and family play |
How dining reservations and dress code work
The resort accepts dining reservations for signature restaurants including Coastal Provisions and Oystercatcher; reservations are held for indoor seating and outdoor terrace seating is usually first-come, first-served.
Coastal Provisions lists its dress code as Resort Casual—neat, comfortable beach-resort attire rather than formal wear. Family-friendly dining is available across most outlets; The Nest (rooftop at Sweetgrass Inn) is restricted to guests 21+ when open.
If you have a specific timing (breakfast before an early tee time or a dinner reservation after a boat excursion), confirm availability in advance through the resort’s dining reservations page.
- Reserve signature restaurants in advance, especially for dinner
- Indoor reservations are typically guaranteed; terrace seating usually on a first-come basis
- Resort Casual dress code at Coastal Provisions
| Restaurant | Reservation tip |
|---|---|
| Coastal Provisions | Book for indoor seating; terrace first-come |
| Oystercatcher Bar + Restaurant | Reservations accepted via resort dining page |
| Laughing Gull | Casual poolside—walk-up dining commonly available |
Practical notes for guests (rooms, payments, and spa)
When you stay in a guest room or suite — for example Room (Boardwalk Inn), Junior Suite (Boardwalk Inn), Room (Sweetgrass Inn) or Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn) — check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. A government-issued photo ID and card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidentals.
Dining outlets on property are cashless and accept major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay or room charge; cash is not accepted at resort-operated outlets.
If you plan to visit The Spa at Sweetgrass, spa access (not treatments) is included with certain resort amenities; treatments require booking. Spa hours and offerings are listed on the resort spa page and can be booked by phone or online.
- Room names to note: Room (Boardwalk Inn); Junior Suite (Boardwalk Inn); Room (Sweetgrass Inn); Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sweetgrass Inn)
- Payment: resort is cashless — major credit/debit cards, mobile pay or room charge accepted
- Spa: The Spa at Sweetgrass is on the Sweetgrass Inn lobby level; book treatments in advance
| Topic | Quick fact |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM |
| Cash policy | Resort is cashless; cards and mobile payments accepted |
| Spa | Spa access and treatments available; book ahead |
