Restaurants & Dining
Must-Try Restaurants in Murrells Inlet

Treat yourself to a meal of deliciously fresh seafood at The Wicked Tuna! This Murrells Inlet MarshWalk restaurant prides itself on the saying hook to plate,” as this restaurant boasts its own fishing boat. Indulge in seafood favorites and specialties as well as fresh sushi. Of course, you can also order a variety of other menu items such as appetizers, sandwiches, tacos, steaks, and much more. While dining at Wicked Tuna, be sure to order one of their signature cocktails such as the Goat Island Martini or the Palmetto Blossom.

If steak is on your mind, Bovine’s on the northern end of the Marshwalk may be the perfect place for you. Wood-fired and served with a salad bar, corn pudding and choice of side, Bovine’s steaks are cooked to order and can be topped with lump crab and bernaise, bleu cheese and applewood bacon crust or shrimp. Other specialties include wood-fired pizzas; seafood; pasta; and ribs. The atmosphere is upscale but cozy with excellent views of the Inlet.

For a low-key dinner in a laid-back atmosphere, Creek Ratz is an excellent option in Murrells Inlet. Featuring live music nightly and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, Creek Ratz is a great place to unwind and enjoy the Inlet. The menu includes a full raw bar, seafood baskets, sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers. * Pro tip: The fried pickles on the starter menu are a must-have!

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a fabulous view of the Marshwalk and Inlet, Dead Dog Saloon is a high-energy, fun spot for a night out on the Inlet. The expansive back deck is the ideal spot for a cold drink and live music on a hot spring or summer night. Inside, the spacious dining room offers a break from the noise of the crowd. The extensive menu truly offers something for everyone from starters such as Buffalo shrimp, wings, and fried green tomatoes to entrees such as burgers and sandwiches, to seafood platter, steaks, and ribs.

Seafood takes center stage at Drunken Jack’s, where they serve it up fried, boiled or blackened and accompanied by delicious hush puppies. Prices are in the $20-$30 range unless you opt for the Drunken Jack’s Shore Dinner, which includes a soup or shrimp starter and a seafood feast of flounder, shrimp, oysters, deviled crab and a lobster tail all for $40.95. If eating from the sea is not for you, steak, chicken and pasta are also available. Most entrees also include a trip to the salad bar. If you get a seat with a view, look for goats on the aptly named Goat Island” in the marsh. They share the island with the resident peacocks from mid-spring through fall.

Rich with history and delicious menu options, the Hot Fish Club claims to be the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a playground and plenty of open space under the mossy oak trees. Appetizers include Bam Bam Shrimp, Blue Crab Fondue and Springrolls. Entrees include seafood platters and specialties such as Lobster Pot Pie, Blackened Mahi Stuffed with Crabmeat and Maple-Ginger Glazed Salmon. Other options include steam pots, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, soups and salads.

With a decidedly divey look from the outside, the charming pink-roofed Inlet Crab House is a favorite among locals and visitors. Offering an array of seafood options, including some of the best She-Crab Soup on the Grand Strand, Inlet Crab House focuses on simple, well-prepared Southern specialties. Appetizers include Crab Pizza Dip, Oysters Rockefeller, Conch Fritters and crab-stuffed jalapeño poppers. The seafood bar offers oyster and clam roasts; peel and eat shrimp; spicy steamed shrimp; or fried shrimp, scallops or oysters. Seafood baskets include your choice of fried shrimp, oysters, sea scallops, flounder or grouper with a choice of fries or other sides. For the non-fish fans, sandwiches, pasta, burgers and steaks are also available.

The Claw House is a New England-style lobster house, oyster bar, and seafood market that gets its seafood shipped straight from the North Atlantic. The menu features fresh clams, crab claws, lobsters, and just about anything else you can think of! Try The Triple Decker which comes with six shrimp, six crab claws, a dozen oysters, a dozen clams, ceviche, and lobster cocktail – plenty for two!

Wahoo’s features an energetic outside bar and dining area as well as a more formal inside dining area all with gorgeous views of the Inlet and Marshwalk. Illuminated with tiki torches at night, the outdoor dining area at Wahoo’s offers a cozy spot to catch up with friends or enjoy some family time. Live bands in the outdoor bar often provide the background noise for an evening out. The starter menu features unique options, including Red Curry Duck Sliders, Truffle ‘Tots’ served with wasabi ranch cream and Waygu Sliders. Entrees include traditional seafood platters and fresh catch selections as well as house specialties such as Garibaldi Divine, the fresh catch blackened topped with lump crab meat and a lemon-butter sauce or the Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna served with wasabi cream, Thai curry peanut noodles and a ponzu salad.