Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Restaurants

Murrells Inlet MarshWalk Restaurants

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Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a dining destination, offering Lowcountry scenery, waterway views, fantastic food and drinks, and live music. Thanks to the walkable boardwalk connecting restaurants and bars, visiting this area is worth the short drive from Myrtle Beach hotels. Enjoy a day outside of the city exploring Brookgreen Gardens, Huntington Beach State Park, or browsing the local shops, and end your outing at the MarshWalk with a refreshing cocktail and a delectable meal.

The best restaurant in Murrells Inlet is on the MarshWalk, though which one gets the title is up for debate since there are 10 appealing restaurants here, ranging from seafood shacks to upscale bistros and steakhouses. Early risers love Dead Dog Saloon on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk because this restaurant starts serving breakfast at 8 a.m. and the menu includes eggs, flapjacks, brunch favorites, and Benedicts; if you’re sleeping in, try Neptune Bistro and Raw Bar for their savory breakfast, including Benedicts, avocado toast, omelets, and hash from morning until mid-afternoon. By the dinner hour, every restaurant along this boardwalk is open and serving their signature fare. If names like Wahoo’s Fish House, Wicked Tuna, and The Claw House haven’t given it away, nearly every restaurant on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk offers seafood—and most specialize in it. That doesn’t mean meat-eaters, vegetarians, or kids will go hungry. These menus include an eclectic mix of Lowcountry staples, plus steaks, burgers, pizzas, and salads. 

The MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet isn’t only a daytime hangout. For the best spot to catch the sunset, grab a table at any of the Murrells Inlet restaurants located on the MarshWalk’s boardwalk; the floor-to-ceiling windows and alfresco seating give nearly every table unobstructed views. After sundown, take in one of the liveliest nightlife scenes around Myrtle Beach. Musical acts begin around the dinner hour and continue well into the evening. While a few of Murrells Inlet’s MarshWalk restaurants close their doors at 9 p.m., many stay open until 10 p.m. or later, providing live music, small bites, creative cocktails, and crisp brews.

When it’s time to plan your trip to the Grand Strand, the most challenging decision will be which oceanfront hotel you’ll choose. With so many things to do around Myrtle Beach, including a visit to the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” the rest of your trip practically plans itself. 

Check out this list of restaurants on the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet to visit during your stay in Myrtle Beach:

Bovine's

Bovine's

This Murrells Inlet MarshWalk restaurant is known for its warm atmosphere and delicious, wood-fired specialties. The seating at Bovines is right on the water, offering waterway views from any vantage point, and the relaxed atmosphere has everyone feeling at home. The menu features dishes that appeal to any tastes. You’ll find bar bites, Southern-style dishes, seafood, steaks, ribs, roasted chicken, and the list goes on. Not in the mood for any of those? Try one of Bovine’s wood-fired pizzas.

Neptune Bistro & Raw Bar

Neptune Bistro & Raw Bar

A newcomer to the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, Neptune Bistro and Raw Bar serves fresh, modern dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The impressive raw bar features a chef’s selection of oysters, plus cocktail shrimp, clams, crab, lobster, and ceviches. Stop in for a drink and share a charcuterie or cheese board or enjoy a full meal of surf and turf, a seafood platter, or a salad of fresh greens. Fuss-free kids’ meals are also available.

Bubba's Love Shak

Bubba's Love Shak

Put on your flip-flops and head to Bubba’s Love Shak. This rustic eatery on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is known for its brightly colored exterior, friendly service, and outdoor deck with comfy seating. Grab your favorite drink, a tasty bite to eat, and enjoy a summer evening listening to live music.

J Peters Grill and Bar

J Peters Grill and Bar

Located next to Bubba’s Love Shak, J Peters Grill and Bar offers a hearty menu and wonderful waterway views. The She-Crab Soup and slow-roasted prime rib are signatures here, but the menu offers plenty of other palate-pleasing dishes. Start with some bar bites or enjoy a fresh salad tossed in the homemade house dressing. Select from sandwiches, burgers, and ribs, or go for any of the seafood options from fresh Atlantic salmon to fried flounder. Sides range from steamed broccoli to fries and yellow rice. Children aged 12 and under can dine on grilled cheese, chicken tenders, and other kid-friendly fare.

The Claw House

The Claw House

Since Southern-style fresh seafood is easy to come by in Murrells Inlet, the New England-style fare at The Claw House may be a nice change of pace. The menu features fresh North Atlantic lobster and a raw bar selection, plus creative bar bites, like drunken mussels and pig wings. The landlubbers in your family will be happy with this restaurant’s selection of steaks, burgers, and ribs, and any little one can find something delicious on the kids’ menu. The Claw House is also a go-to spot for beer lovers, thanks to its impressive drafts list and laid-back beer garden.

Creek Ratz

Creek Ratz

Don’t worry; there aren’t any rats here. “Creek rat” is an endearing term for those who grew up playing in the waters of the inlet. Creek Ratz restaurant provides beautiful views of the Murrells Inlet waterfront and a menu chock-full of delicious bites. Catch the happy hour for daily deals, and watch the game on one of the TVs. The nightly live music is a joy to listen to as you feast on fried seafood, salads, fresh shrimp, fish tacos, or sandwiches. A raw bar featuring shrimp, oysters, clams, and snow crab is also available. Kids under 12 appreciate the menu available just for them offering burgers, fish nuggets, and pizza.

Dead Dog Saloon

Dead Dog Saloon

If you love live music, then the Dead Dog Saloon is a must-stop spot on the MarshWalk for you. Dead Dog Saloon features a huge indoor and outdoor deck area to take in the views and fabulous weather while you enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner; this restaurant also offers kids’ menus for every meal. Order any delight you could imagine, from blackened chicken egg rolls to fresh Carolina crab cakes. The burgers are hearty and the BBQ is house-made. This restaurant offers late-night bites perfect for ending an evening along the boardwalk.

Drunken Jack's

Drunken Jack's

Whether you’re hungry for lunch or dinner, Drunken Jack’s is happy to serve you along the MarshWalk. This family-friendly restaurant provides live entertainment and a menu full of great dishes. If you haven’t tried their hushpuppies with honey butter, you know where to start. And the delectable fresh seafood, including lobster, scallops, grouper, crab, flounder, and oysters, won’t disappoint. Don’t worry if you’re not a seafood lover: Drunken Jack’s also serves char-grilled chicken, chops, and steak, plus burgers, sandwiches, and mixed-greens salads. The desserts and hand-crafted cocktails are also worth stopping in for.

Wahoo's Fish House

Wahoo's Fish House

Wahoo’s Fish House is an award-winning restaurant that calls the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk home. Guests at Wahoo’s Fish House appreciate the beautiful waterfront views and generous happy hour. Try their signature spiked lemonade or a MarshWalk Mojito. Wahoo’s opens daily by noon and stays open late to feed hungry guests at nearly any hour. Dine on the freshest seafood as well as aged steaks, catch-of-the-day, soups, and salads; sushi is available after 4 p.m. The kids’ menu has picky eaters covered with hot dogs and burgers, plus fried shrimp and fish.

Wicked Tuna

Wicked Tuna

Situated on the south end of the MarshWalk, this restaurant is an upscale venue featuring a fantastic indoor dining room as well as an outdoor patio. Guests here will enjoy the sea-to-plate philosophy; the seafood in the dishes here is caught fresh by Wicked Tuna’s own fishing boat daily. This seafood restaurant also offers burgers and chicken pasta, and a kids’ menu too. Visit Wicked Tuna for lunch or dinner, or stop by for some late-night fun. If you liked your meal here, there’s another Wicked Tuna in Myrtle Beach that also serves up spectacular views.

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