We came here for our last night in SC and what a bad choice. We were seated right away as we had a reservation, and as we were shown to our seats I saw a salad bar. I should have known this was not going to be after seeing that. The waiter came over to get our drink orders, and he had a little attitude and seemed overwhelmed by his tables. He even said "this is the busiest I have seen it this summer." This did not make sense because we were there on a Monday night the last week in July. Whatever, we ordered a bottle of wine and some waters. We ordered the artichoke and spinach dip, clam chowder, and got the hushpuppies to start. The dip and chowder were very heavy and really didn't have that much flavor. Out of the three we liked the hushpuppies best - another bad sign. The salad bar was actually fresh and not as bad as I was expecting. Two of us ordered the steak special, which for ~$30 sounded amazing - goat cheese, carmelized onions, 2 filets....the dishes came out and the only thing that worked was that the steak was actually cooked at the right temperature that we ordered it. (medium and medium well) As far as the rest of the plate, it was just a slice of goat cheese placed on top of the filets, some mush that didn't have any flavor, and barely any onions. We were really disappointed by the special dish especially because it was so expensive. The other two dishes were pizza and oyster po-boy sandwich. The pizza was a mess to say the least. It was soggy, poorly cooked, and looked like it was cooked/made hours before, and just heated up quickly in the oven - the tell tale sign is the consistency of the cheese and the middle of the dough. The pizza oven when you walk in smells good but doesnt seem to "cook" any pizza. The sandwich's side was requested to be vegetables, of course it came out with fries, and we had to ask for the vegetables. The meal was just a disaster and very disappointing to say the least given it was our last night in Murrell's Inlet, and we spent so much on it. There are so many other good restaurants right there - go to Wicked Tuna (which is where we should have gone for the 2nd time during our trip instead of here) or Dead Dog. read more

We started our meal with smoked oysters with shrimp and crab it was delicious !! We also got a bovine's deluxe pizza. The pizza was wonderful crispy bottom and yummy toppings. We had the most wonderful and helpful waiter by the name of Jacob. He was very helpful in helping time our meal so it was perfectly spaced time wise For our dinner we had fall off the bone finger licking baby back ribs that you could eat with a fork! The corn pudding was a delicious treat, light and tasty. The shrimp and grits was creamy and full of flavor. My friend got the filet with blue cheese and applewood bacon she loved it and ate every morsel. My other friend got prime rib but after eating the oysters and pizza and the yummy salad bar with home made dressings she was only able to eat a bites of her prime rib. She loved it though. For dessert we shared one of their home made desserts a triple chocolate cake of heaven!! Absolutely fabulous!! I would go back again but we leave tomorrow :( read more

Bovine's - The sign - Steakhouses Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

An OK meal at a restaurant with an excellent view of a big-ass boat. Their entryway has a large mesh curtain that affords views of their wood-fired oven where they make pizzas. My 2-year had a blast watching the cook set up the pizza dough. From there you enter into a large indoor/outdoor bar, which looks like a fantastic meat market if you are in the 45-55 set. We came here for their pizzas, and that's what we got, except for my brother, a chef, who had to get a steak. His biggest complaint was that there was no seasoning on it. We got a spinach artichoke dip plate for the table which came with way too few pieces of toast. He got a lamb appetizer which was pretty darn good. You can really get away with an affordable meal if you go the wood-fired pizza route, they also have a pretty nice salad bar, too. Expect to pay typically premium prices if you go for beef. All-in-all a fairly average dining experience. read more

This was our first time back in almost two years. Our last experience was ehhh so I was hesitant, but eager to give it another shot. This time, they didn't disappoint. The hostess was more than friendly and immediately gave us a great seat by the garage doors which open to the outside, offer a wonderful breeze, and a chance to hear the live band next door at Wahoos. The waitress arrived promptly and ran down the specials as well as offering advice on what beers to try. I had the grilled snapper which was cooked perfectly. The garlic mashed potatoes were less than stellar but the corn pudding made up for it. My gosh that corn pudding. Delicious! My husband had the surf and turf (with lobster) and the steak was melt in your mouth delicious. The lobster was grilled and wasn't chewy, but snapped in you mouth exactly when it should. The wood fire permeated throughout our food and we couldn't have been happier. Why 4 instead of 5 stars? The hush puppies are a little blah, the garlic mashed potatoes need flavor, and the French fries were just ehhhh. The view is awesome, the staff is beyond friendly, and the food is pretty Dagon good. We'll definitely be back again! read more

First time at Bovines. The place had a very strong smell of charcoal due to a poor ventilation system. Ordered the Twin Lobster tails each 6 oz. 37.95 including salad bar. The lobster tasted like charcoal. No taste of lobster what so ever!!! I ate 1/2 of one and left the other. The server, Debra got angry when I told her that I couldn't eat it. Didn't ask if I wanted something else and never sent the Manager to the table. On our bill and she charged me 14.95 for the one lobster tail and 9.95 for the salad bar. When I told the Manger, his reply was "duly noted". He was very rude... Oh by the way, my husband had the pork chop. He had stomach issues all night long!!!! read more

Got the calamari and it was awesome. The lemon butter dip was one of my favorites. The crab cakes were very good as well. Lots of jumbo lump crab and not to much filling read more

Bovine's - Carolina crabcakes - Steakhouses Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Bovine's was recommended to us by a friend when we first started vacationing in Surfside Beach in 1995. It quickly become one of our family favorites and was usually one of the first restaurants we went to when here. We sometimes came twice during our 2 week stay, because we could count on having a delicious meal. We especially liked the Pizza. However, I feel as though the quality of the food has gone downhill in the last few years. The pizza is nothing like it used to be. It's unfortunate because the location is great and has a nice ambiance. Given the fact that there are so many other restaurants in the area, we will probably not be coming back. read more

With so many restaurants up and down The Grand Strand, and more tucked in the narrow highway in Murrells Inlet, it's easy to give up and settle for just any one. But if you should make it to Myrtle Beach, definitely take a drive along Murrells Inlet (Mickey Spillane has a house there). There, the 2-lane highway is shaded by large oak trees, and charming mini-mansions and houses tucked alongside restaurants. Most restaurants have a view of the marshland. Bovine's always garner a visit from us when we are visiting family and friends. Given its namesake, definitely have the steak. However, it is the signature side of their corn pudding that gets my visit pumped. Custard-smooth corn pudding that tastes so sweet. Heaven. read more

Great meal and a great view. Wood fired pizza was great. Would come back next time I'm in town. Plenty of parking across street also. read more

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We usually have a wonderful experience here and make it a point to come at least once a week when we come here for vacations, however, this time wasn't very good. The food wasn't very good, the server was three days new and very overwhelmed with tables, he forgot one of our dishes, our drinks took 20 minutes, one of his tables walked out in him and we heard him get reamed out by another table. BUT the manager was super awesome and came over and gave us a gift certificate, took off my moms meal since she didn't eat it (shrimp and grits she said it tasted weird) and the waiter was apologetic. Not sure if some of us will give it another chance but I think I will considering we've been going for years and this was a fluke incident! My suggestion is order the STEAK. The clam chowder was more like bacon chowder with a couple clams. Salad bar was the best part of our meal tonight in which we should probably thank God or nature for that because He grows the stuff... read more

Mediocre. Wife had the filet and lobster tail. Filet totally lacked flavor, had a very poor sear, but was cooked to the right temperature. The lobster tail was chewy and bland. I had the BBQ-chicken and ribs. The chicken was ok. The ribs were bland, had zero smoke flavor, zero smoke ring, and the BBQ sauce was the ONLY flavor involved. The vegetables on the side were bland. I ordered the Caesar salad, and it seemed to be iceberg lettuce, dry croutons, and salad dressing that tasted like bottled dressing. Server was neither knowledgeable nor efficient. The only redeeming grace was the hush puppies. Last trip here. read more

We were Able to walk right In on a Saturday evening. Probably not a great sign when every place else had a wait. Took one bite of the corn pudding and left the rest on the plate. The catch of the day was red snapper it was good. Shrimp and grits were runny. Smoked oysters were ok, a couple of them tasted "funny". There are many other places in the area that we will try next time we are near Myrtle beach . read more

The people that work here are very sweet, but the food is mediocre at best. When I am down south, I expect big meaty portions and well-seasoned food. This place charged a lot, gave very little food and the food wasn't good. This place is trying too hard to be an upscale joint. They should focus more on presenting a high quality food product. read more

So sad, it used to be my happy place to eat. They no longer have their amazing hush puppies because their machine broke. Really? Their pork chop was half the size of what it used to be. The veggies,...gross. Just very disappointed, we have been going there for years. read more

This is our favorite place to eat at Murrells Inlet. To make things better they carry our favorite bourbon.

Great view of the full moon rising. Had a great dinner. Lovely atmosphere. Ethan was a GREAT Waiter. The strip steak was nicely cooked, but could have used a bit more seasoning. The trigger fish was GREAT. Not sure why they don't do a served salad since the salad bar was pretty ordinary read more

Cool place with a great location at the marshwalk. We went on a Friday evening at 6:30, so we were surprised to get sat with no wait. Decided to have a couple drinks and share some plates. Drinks were ok, salad bar was ok, meatballs were 'eh'..pizza was good. Service was friendly and laid back.. a little too laid back when we were waiting to cash out. The draw of this place is definitely the location. Nice to grab a drink at one of the outside bars and walk the pier, listening to one of the live bands many of the spots seem to offer. I would return, maybe try a burger or steak. read more

I'm on the fence here people... The negative reviews seem to be consistent. I made the mistake of reading through all the reviews AFTER this place was decided for my mom-in-laws birthday. I think it dampened my experience, because I found myself looking for all the bad while I was there instead of just enjoying myself. I ordered the Island Style Pizza because I like Hawaiian pizza. It was very mild and not exactly popping with flavor. I think I failed to read the description that it was coated with oil, not tomato sauce. The spinach and artichoke dip we ordered was very good. My other family members enjoyed all of their dishes - so our food was fine. The best part was the decor - it was right by the water with a nice view (despite the large boat in front). The wood fire smell really gave it a nice warm feel. So take all these reviews for what they're worth - Like any place, there's good experiences and bad. This place certainly isn't a dump... I'm sure you'll be taken good care of if you go here! read more

The place being empty at dinner hour should have been a sign. Salad bar is fresh but limited in choices. I had shrimp and grits which was swimming in sauce. My husband had the ribs which were fall of the bone good. I wish I had ordered that instead. OK service. Nothing horrible but nothing to write home about either. read more

Food was nothing like it used to be ! Way overpriced and filet was terrible ! Wood fired salmon was terribly small portion. Salad bar was disgusting and a mess ! Hadn't been in years but will not be going back or recommending to others ! Snow Crab was way over cooked and tough and dry ! No bibs for eating crab or lobster , crackers but no picks ! Gave us one napkin apiece and never brought back more , no wet naps for crab and no refills of tea ! read more

Our family has been coming here for years. This year it it was better than it's ever been. Our table ordered a broad range of things on the menu. Everything was fresh, cooked perfect, and had excellent taste. read more

We had a party of 8 and service was actually one of the worst experiences we've had in Murrells Inlet. With all of the many restaurants to choose from, drop this one!!!!! Keep walking, go to Dead Dog, Claw House, Wicked Tuna anywhere but this place. Reservations were for 6:30 and at 8:15 we left, no food.... we were hungry! Manager is junior league and isn't accommodating, would rather argue with you than make things right. We're done. Don't argue when the customer is hungry. So called " owner" told us if we weren't happy "leave"... Really?? So we did. 8 of us returning customers were so turned off by this experience, it's over. Sorry Bovines, we used to love you but the love is gone... :( figure your kitchen out...its a mess! read more

Decent meal steak needed a lil more flavor and a lil less cooking besides that it was great pizza was perfect

We didn't eat there so I have no opinion on the food. Short story- rude service!! Long story- I stopped by with three of my girl friends to get a drink. Half of the bar had people sitting at it and the other half was completely empty. We grabbed a seat on the empty side and took a look at the drink menu. The bartender seemed to know the people on the other side of the bar so was busy talking to them and didn't walk over for a bit which was fine. When he did we asked him about the prices and about the area. He seemed annoyed to be answering questions instead of taking orders and when there was a pause in the conversation walked back over to his friends. He finally came over a while later and asked to check our IDs. He seemed so annoyed and I asked if it was a busy night glancing around to the half empty seats around the bar. He responded saying he was swamped and when we glanced to check the name of the drink we wanted to order he walked away again. I got the sense he was annoyed that we were on the younger side and just wanted to tend to his friends. After he walked away the second time I was done with the rude service and left. I felt he was unnecessaryily rude to us because we weren't locals or his friends that he took shots with. read more

I don't even know where to start, i know that i would neverrrr want to eat here again. My husband and i rarely go out for dinner, this was our big cheat meal, so needless to say i was excited to eat lol. The appetizer my husband and i received.. cheese fries was literally a baked potato cut into quarters with nacho cheese all over them . I got the special, sirloin with vegetables and what i thought was a seafood mix. Our waitress explained as a lobster, crab side. My steak.. was ok. The vegetables, a mushy disgusting mess, i don't know how anyone could eat that. And my 'side' ... first i said to my husband, i don't even know what this is.. it looked like it was a week old, perfectly cut square of idk what. After picking it apart to investigate, it was a slab of pasta, hard pasta. I took one bite to try it... and good god, it was my seafood side. I don't know how this place isn't embarrassed to serve something like that. As a waitress i would be embarrassed to put that in front of my customer. Do not go here, waste of your money! read more

We come to Bovine's every year. This year we were very disappointed in the food. My mother's ribs were burned, my vegetables were hard and dry. They also got rid of our favorite appetizer hush puppies. Not sure if we will come back. read more

5 stars for bolinda (I think her name is) the photographer! Thank you so so so much You made our night! Also great waitress too loved the shrimp plate yum yum:)) read more

Poor. Steak improperly cooked. Wine list is poor. Not a steak house barely a restaurant more a bar. Big mistake

The steak was absolutely amazing, and that's what has saved this review. The salad bar was ok just enough to call it a bar. The food was amazing. The servers were friendly. The waiting area was super crowded and a hateful old women hit me as I was carrying my 3 y.o daughter outside and caused me to break the toothpick holder, I tried to help pick it up but ended up getting glass in my hand. Food was great but the hateful old bitch walking in can go jump in a pool of cheese read more

Absolutely the best, juiciest, flavorful, tender steaks my husband and I have ever had! Cowboy ribeye for both of us! Every bite was amazing! Decided to dine here twice this year! (2016) Came back this year! Everything was just as delicious as we remembered. Fresh and delicious salad bar! Sweet hush puppies and oh that cowboy ribeye!!! We will be back Lord willing for a fourth time! (2017) read more

Went for the prime rib special on Wednesday. Price was ok but the prime rib was mediocre at best. Smallish cut and not much taste. Probably not usda prime cut. Salad bar had the usual fare. You get one trip with the special. Looking at menu saw the steak was expensive so hope the cuts were better than the prime rib for that price. We had oysters as an appetizer and didn't finish the half dozen; can't explain the taste but it was horrible. Highlights were the service and the desert. Overall though we won't be visiting Bovine's again. read more

Had a burger for lunch. They didn't ask how I wanted it cooked. It came out overdone for my taste, but nicely seasoned. Service was great. A great view for lunch at the water and they added a lot of outdoor place. Same night I took home three different small pizzas. Very disappointed. They tasted like bread with some toppings and sauce. Service was good again. I will try their dinner entrees. Hopefully they will be better. read more

We had a wonderful outside dining experience. The,waitress was Jen. She was very professional and friendly. We sat out on deck and had our dog with us. She immediately brought out water for our Maisy. Food was very good,service great. We will be back! read more

Even don't know what to start from - everything was PERFECT!!! Food was delicious. They have really reach menu to choose from. My wife got NY strip, which was properly cooked. I've got "Bovines Deluxe" pizza. Seriously , guys, the pizza I've tried there was probably the best pizza in my life!!! They also have really huge salad bar. Buy the way, the view outside is really fantastic. If you have a chance just visit this nice place. For sure you'll enjoy it. read more

We almost didn't go after reading all the poor reviews but decided to give it a try. Glad we did! The atmosphere is nice with a great view! It's a place that you can go casual but also can dress up a little if you want. The hush puppies they bring you when you get seated are addictive!! Sweet and moist. We had the steak egg rolls which were delicious. Got 2 pizzas which we both liked and another had steak tips. Couldn't finish any meals after all the apps. Service was fabulous! Our waitress was upbeat and friendly. When our entrees were taking awhile due to a large party before us, she updated us several times and apologized for the wait. read more

I would have loved to experience this restaurant but after waiting for 20 minutes for someone to serve us we left and went to Wahoos. Sad very sad. read more

Bovines is located in Murrells Inlet at the first stop of the Marshwalk. You can park right in front of the restaurant or across the street. They have plenty of seating so its good for groups and they do take reservations. Most of the tables have views of the water. If you sit in the bar area they open up the garage doors to bring in some fresh air and the deck is so nice overlooking the water. You can then hear the live music at wahoos when they have it. They start the meal with complimentary hush puppies with sweet butter and they have a salad bar too that most of the entrees include. Meals vary from Pastas and salads, to seafood and steaks so there's something for everyone. I normally get a steak here. They have a wood fired grill inside next to the salad bar and anything on that grill comes out tasting delicious. They also have a brick oven for pizzas but I've never tried them. Though one of my family members enjoyed their buffalo chicken pizza. The steaks come with 2 sides and the salad bar so its plenty of food. Get the mac and cheese as a side. Its so yummy!! The salad bar is nothing to write home about but it hits the spot. Its fresh and has plenty of toppings for your salad including tuna salad and things of that nature. Perfect place to have dinner and then walk off your calories through the marshwalk when you're done. read more

Bovine's - Forgot to snap my steak but here's my first trip to the salad bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Food is not good for what you pay for. Drinks are expensive and food is bland. Staff is never happy.

Excellent food excellent service the place was clean the salad bar was fresh my steak was cooked to perfection my beer was my only complaint it was not really that cold it was bottled so just maybe it was not in the cooler very long. The place was busy had a little wait. but also plenty of seats at the bar. I ate here on my last day of vacation and I wish I would have at here first because I would have been a regular. The girl next to me ordered crab legs they looked to be out of this world. read more

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We were greeted with southern hospitality the minute we arrived. The view of the inlet was stunning. Known for their steaks still grilled over a wood stoked grill gave the tenderloin a wonderful natural flavor. The sweet iced tea was the best I have had since arriving in SC. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our customers and recommend it to anyone looking for the best local cuisine. read more