If you're anywhere near Murrells Inlet, Dead Dog Saloon is a must-visit! The ribs were absolutely incredible--so huge they were literally hanging off the pan they were served on! Also with extra rib sauce on the side. They were tender, smoky, and packed with flavor. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, and the fries were hot, crispy, and delicious. Before our meal, they brought out warm hush puppies with what I believe was honey butter, and they were so good they disappeared in no time! The atmosphere is fun, welcoming, and family-friendly, and the live music made the whole experience even better. It's easy to see why Dead Dog Saloon has been featured on the Travel Channel and in Southern Living Magazine. Great food, generous portions, excellent service, and an awesome waterfront atmosphere make this a place we'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Mac and cheese ribs and fries - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

We've been coming to this area for more than 20 years, had family homes in the area, so we've had an opportunity to try many places over the years, but today was the first time we tried Dead Dog Saloon. Let's try the good first. We arrived and we're seated immediately, but was also arrived just before 5pm, and it was already packed. Not surprised as it is the peak of the summer season. Our server was pleasant and attentive, and in my opinion, that was pretty much the extent of the " good". The "OK". - the food was just that, ok. The cobia had no real seasoning on it, if it weren't for the butter sauce, it would have had zero flavor. The fries are obviously from frozen and cooked until very crispy, almost hard. The mac and cheese sampled from my wife's plate also tasted like a mass produced, frozen deal. She said the scallops were good, and the shrimp I sampled were decent. My son enjoyed his fish and fries, but he's 6. The "bad"...since I'm using those words. It's loud, and got louder around 5:45. No surprise though, it's called a saloon and the reviews clearly say it's loud. Be prepared. Parking. I guess if you can find a spot on site, you're good, but the pay lots across the street are $20 for 2 hours...the least you can get. And again, something I failed to read, researcher whatever, but the pictures of all the 4 legged friends that have crossed the rainbow bridge that adorn the walls, it was, to me, a bit of a buzz kill. I quite frankly never realized it's concept was to honor actual dead dogs. My bad. We've been, and I honestly don't expect well go back, at least not for a while. I'll give it another shot, but in an area like this, there are always new places to try, ones that have been open for 30 years, and ones that have been open for 30 days. It's important to make a good first impression to generate return business. read more

Ate here twice actually. The first time, earlier around lunch, I ordered the crab nachos. They were delicious! The second time, later that same day, I ordered (upon the recommendation by their awesome employees Sam and Erin) their "Surf and Turf Tacos". They consisted of grilled chipotle-seasoned shrimp & marinated beef tenderloin topped with mango salsa. This was most definitely a Winner!! There's plenty of both inside and outside seating at this Murrell's Inlet waterside establishment. We were outside (which is actually all covered) at the bar which provides great views of the water. Oh yeah, and as one passes through the inside dining on the way to the outdoor bar, be sure to glance to the walls on your right that are covered with dog pictures and photos. Nice! The staff are friendly and helpful. Sam and Erin were working their buttooskies off getting drinks and orders for everyone at the bar and still had time to occasionally stop and chat with the patrons at the bar. Prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is laidback and friendly, and the food is great! I highly recommend you check them out. In my future bike travels, if I ever return to the Myrtle Beach area, I'm making this a must visit! read more

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Dined at Dead Dog for the Fourth of July. No wait at 4:30, great food, great service. Ordered shrimp tacos, kids meals, Queens Platter, Chili queso dogs and a Smokey pig. All cooked to perfection. There's a stage for a band but they hadn't played yet, not until evening. Right on the inlet facing the water and marsh walk. Absolutely beautiful. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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The free hush puppies were a nice and delicious surprise. I had the prime rib sandwich. It was delicious! The horseradish sauce over the prime rib with crispy onions with a soft roll- so tender. My friend got their hamburger and it looked good too. They offer tater tots for a side! Got a kick out of the restrooms- setters or pointers. Hilarious!! Staff friendly- all that passed our table made sure we were doing good. We sat outside in the covered area and there was a perfect cooling breeze. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect day to enjoy their patio. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Prime Rib sandwich with tater tots - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Erika was our waitress she's a breath of fresh air and was so patient explaining the menu. I took all of her recommendations and was so impressed by all the food! Fresh flavorful and comes out fast! I got the Sophie's Fried Special. Fresh or fried the seafood is AMAZING. Inside has frames pictures of peoples dog that went to heaven , so cute! Good for family or date night with the live music ! 10/10 recommended. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Sophie's Fried Special - Fried shrimp, oyster and scallop with your choice of a side ! Also Hush Puppies for the table (lol get it) - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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I always get so excited when I know we are going to Dead Dog. We sat at the bar as usual and ordered cocktails. A cosmopolitan for me and something for him. We started and shared the boo boo bites. These are always delicious. Then I ordered a cup of chili and he ordered the egg rolls. My chili was good but I don't remember it being so spicy. No room for dessert. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

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Scenic. A great spot on the inlet. All the ideal menu items for this type of saloon on the water. I loved my crab cakes and French Onion soup. Others had blackened fish sandwiches, fish tacos, and shrimp and grits. All good. There for a cold spell in November. Back patio was sunny, warm and buzzing at lunch. Fast turn around time and good eats...woof woof. read more

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Fantastic restaurant, a definite must visit! This restaurant is covered with pictures of dogs that have passed away in a celebration of life and the general companionship of our furry friends. It reminded me a lot of a Día De Los Muertos style of remembrance. You might think this would make for a sad ambiance, but it was actually very inviting! Decorations of cute dogs on the windows, hanging lights, and cartoon style tabletops. The live music was very good too! The food was great. Complementary hush puppies were seasoned well accompanied by a delicious honey butter. The fried fish and shrimp were tender, crispy, and salted perfectly. No tails or veins on the shrimps. The chicken wings were decent, a bit dry, and sides were nothing too special. Certainly not worth paying a la carte prices for, but they did come with the meals. I was absolutely astounded by how fast the food came out considering the entire place was packed. There were so many employees working that the service was still excellent. The ambiance, location right on the docks, great seafood, bars, and live music make this a must for any families or people looking for a popular place to grab a drink and watch sports read more

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Dead dog is always a great place to go. Good food, good service, great atmosphere. But do NOT look at all the pictures unless you're in for a cathartic cry!!!! read more

Meh. It's a nice location and a good menu. The service was great. But the food was just meh. The quarter chicken was bland. The prime rib sandwich was super salty. The Cuban sandwich was fine. The fish sandwich was also bland. The hush puppies were great though! And again, our server was attentive and helpful. But overall it felt more like a tourist trap than a restaurant with such great ratings. read more

If you're heading down to Dead Dog Saloon in Murrels Inlet, don't let the modest exterior fool you--what's waiting inside (and outside) is a laid-back coastal experience that's hard to beat. We chose the outdoor seating, and it was absolutely worth it. Overlooking the inlet, we enjoyed a peaceful view of small boats drifting by--one of those simple moments that makes a meal feel like a mini getaway. I went with the crab cake sandwich and fries, while Helen ordered the Cuban with tater tots. As someone from Virginia, I'm usually cautious with crab cakes--too often they're all filler and no flavor--but this one was refreshingly light, packed with crab, and genuinely delicious. One of the best surprises? The hush puppies. We had heard great things but didn't see them on the menu--turns out, they bring them out complimentary when you're seated. And yes, they absolutely live up to the hype. The staff added to the experience with their friendly, welcoming attitude, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. There are plenty of places we still want to try in the area, but this one has already earned a return visit. read more

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This is the hot spot in the area. Lots of seating options if you just want to be in the bar area or dinner in another area. Live music and affordable pricing makes it an ideal location for after dinner. Drinks and service were ok. But still worth a visit. read more

Loved the vibe here and the food! Surf and turf tacos are amazing. Services was great too! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Crab cakes and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Friendly nice folks food was real good and seasoned the fish tacos came with coleslaw and cilantro lime rice. We got spicy Korean barbecue chicken wings. They wasn't spicy, but they were flavorful and they tasted really good. Our server was excellent. They had live music and it was phenomenal the performers sound really good you gotta give this a try that everybody there was really nice folks. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Fish taco with cilantro, lime rice I - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Zero stars would be too many stars for my experience at this restaurant. We came in waited forever to even get ask for a drink. We ask for a menu at the bar and the servers at the bar never returned to inquire what we would like. Bartenders were extremely rude! We left and went to another restaurant and spent $100 on a meal for two. We will never go back to this restaurant again!!!! For the record, this site requires at least one star, so I had to put a star....not deserved! read more

Date night on the Marsh Walk with delicious fried green tomato appetizer (with goat cheese and Thai chili sauce), and the 3 seafood entree. Good service on a busy, football Saturday night. Two big bars, an outdoor patio, and big dining room. They are on a pause for taking pictures of loved fur ones that have gone over the rainbow bridge, but love seeing the pics on the wall! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and Thai chili sauce - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Was very surprised by all the dead dogs on the wall, but probably should not have been. My wife really enjoyed the goat Island sunrise drink. The fish tender bites were good with the tartar sauce was not so much. The tender bites were very, very disappointing. Some overcooked and tough "filet" over some oversize toast. The crabcake sandwich was disappointing as it was the very small side of over. Seasoned cold fries. The Caesar salad was good, however. The service from Zac was outstanding. And it was a bit chaotic, but with the live band playing it was a pretty good atmosphere. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Fish bites - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Blue crab nachos were awesome! In fact, we went back for a second visit to have them again. The won ton chips really give them a better bite and flavor than tortilla chips. Chipotle shrimp tacos were great. The lime. Cilantro lime rice very flavorful. read more

This place was great! They bring hush puppies to your table as soon as you sit down, they were delicious. Food was good, our server was very attentive. The walls are covered in photos of customers beloved dogs who have crossed the rainbow bridge, which was very sweet. We came back in the evening for drinks and live music and got to experience HWY 17 rocks. WOW! They were so talented. Best live music I've ever experienced...and with no cover charge. Our night here was a highlight of our trip we will never forget. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Inside dining area - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Nice location.. excellent service .. had the New England bowl ( if your a real Bew Englander do not get it corn beef hash not so good) eggs were cooked to perfection.. husband had the breakfast burrito and loved it . Would go again and order something else.. fresh squeezed orange juice was wonderful read more

Had to come back since now, our son and his lady have moved to the area. Donovan was very friendly and attentive. Food was delicious once again and to be able to be outside on a beautiful day overlooking Murrells Inlet capped off our day at Brookgreen Gardens. read more

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Amazing piña coladas, drinks, location and the live music just awesome! Thank you for the hospitality, drinks, and a greaat spot waiting for our cruise. We will be back to eat! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Grackle bird - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Server Sahlera M. provided excellent service during our visit on 05/28/2026 at 7:11 PM. She was very friendly, polite, and professional throughout the entire dining experience. Sahlera demonstrated strong knowledge of the menu and was able to assist with any questions we had. She checked on our table in a timely manner and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Her attentiveness and positive attitude contributed greatly to our overall experience. For my meal, I ordered the fish and chips with a Mr. Pibb, while my wife ordered the crab cakes with water. The food was well prepared and enjoyable, and everything was served as expected. The quality of the meal met our expectations and was satisfying overall. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also very pleasant. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck, which added to the relaxing experience. The background music was well chosen and created a comfortable and enjoyable setting without being too loud. Overall, the combination of good food, a pleasant atmosphere, and excellent service made for a great dining experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and especially recommend asking for Sahlera M. as your server. She provided outstanding customer service and helped make the visit very enjoyable. read more

The food is astronimical!!! I had a really delicious turkey and avocado wrap that was awesome..The hush puppies as an appetizer were phenomenal and the cinnamon butter that came with them was so good. Service very prompt and friendly...A real recommendation if you want a great lunch!!! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - The rainbow wall of dogs are honary memories of beloved pets that have passed over the rainbow bridge... - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

This is a return visit. We went twice last year bc we had a gift card. However, the wife liked it so much that she wanted to go back again this year...which is a big deal for us bc we usually try to stick to new places...always wanna try something new. Parking can be tricky if you go when it is busy. There is a small lot right by the restaurant and then an overflow lot across the street (Warning: this lot floods very quickly and easily when it rains. Huge puddles form and make it even harder to find a spot and to drive/walk through the lot.) Upon entering, you'll notice lots of photographs...literal pictures of peoples' dead dogs. IMO, a little weird...but that's neither here nor there. The food has always been good. Wife loves the pulled pork...but especially the mashed potatoes that come with it. Delish! This time I tried the Crabby Cale sandwich. Good choice. However, the real MVP is always the complimentary hush puppies that come as an appetizer. Dipped in some of the honey butter...OMG! Service has always been great too! This time, our server, Julia, was amazing. Incredibly helpful, sweet, and polite. She stayed on top of everything and did it with grace and a smile. Kudos to Julia! We will probably see you again next year DDS! read more

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Although this establishment proudly showcases many incredible fur babies on its walls, it is not pet-friendly. According to the hostess, fur babies are not allowed inside--or even on the outdoor patio. Just sharing this for anyone planning to visit with their four-legged family member. Happy Sensational Sunday. read more

Dead Dog Saloon is a great stop in Murrells Inlet! You can't beat the waterfront views and relaxed coastal vibe. What we were curious about was the name. Floor to ceiling are framed photos of dogs who have crossed the rainbow bridge with names and dates written on frames. As sad as that may sound, it is done in an endearing way and patrons can add photos apparently. There was even a pin board in the restroom that some photos were pinned on. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the portions were generous including a big basket of hush puppies with butter. Some of the best I've had. Their signature Cuban was very good with a little kick. Excellent sweet potato fries and the kids meals of noodles was a huge plate and the fried clams and French fries ample portion. They have some booth style tables that can fit a party of 6-8 and a separate bar area with tables that is waterfront. T-shirts and merch are available for purchase as well. Highly recommend whether you're visiting or local! read more

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OBSESSED!! This was indeed our favorite of the entire trip! So many places to choose from in that whole strip & we ended up here. We don't regret it at all! We're STILL taking about the hush puppies with honey butter. AMAZING!! And addictive! They went great with our cocktails! We sat there, soaked in the sun, relished the view, people watched from the deck, and toasted to a stellar afternoon. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Tuesday and had no problem getting a table for 2. Although it might sound a little morbid, the atmosphere is endearing in a weird way with people that bring photos of their dead dogs and they hang them on the wall in memory. The place has indoor, outdoor, and covered outdoor seating options, we decided to go for the covered outdoor. You get plenty of great views of the Riverwalk just outside, and can go on a nice stroll after you've stuffed yourself with some BBQ. Staff was attentive and quick to take care of anything we needed. We started with an order of hush puppies which comes with an amazing honey butter to spread on, I was in heaven and could have just had that for lunch (I also recommend dipping in BBQ sauce too, don't knock it till you try it). We then did their BBQ meat platters with pork, chicken and brisket with Mac and cheese, tater tots, sweet potato fries, and grilled veggies for our sides. The sauces really make the meats here, would have liked a little bit more flavor on their own, but the meat was at least still juicy and they give you plenty of it! Best side was definitely the mac and cheese. Parking right in front can be a little tight, so you might need to use the larger lot across the street when it gets really busy. read more

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Great food , great service, bathrooms are clean . The atmosphere is wonderful and love they always have bands. The view is beautiful. read more

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Thought we would give this place another try instead of just getting drinks. The food was not the best got the fried seafood platter Sophie's platter. The oil seemed very old was not breaded very good and had an off taste, also the price is way to high for what u get. I really enjoy most of the restaurants on the marsh walk but this one let me down. I think they should stuck to being a bar with entertainment and concentrate on that read more

Parking is tight, we had to park across the street. The space is big with options for seating inside, on the covered porch, or outside. Good looking restaurant and clean. Inside you see the photo walls of the place's name sake, dead dogs. A little sad and a nice tribute to loved ones who have died. The service was solid and started with a basket of hush puppies and cinnamon honey butter. A nice start. The food was okay, came out in a good amount of time, and had a good presentation. The restaurant is on the boardwalk out to the marsh, so it would be a good place to go and then take a nice walk afterwards. read more

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Had brunch on Sunday. We ate out on the deck and the view is nice. We had a great server in Kimberly W. We had the hash bowl and the biscuits and gravy. The food was prepared very well and the taste was everything you would want from the dishes. The menu is very extensive so everyone should be able to find something. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Biscuits and gravy with eggs over easy and hash browns - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Went to see my parents down at their beach house for a few days. They took us here for breakfast, the Santa Fe breakfast bowl was phenomenal and the best I've had, was also really filling. Service was great as well and our waitress was very friendly. Sausage and gravy was on point to and better than others we've had in the area. read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Santa Fe bowl - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Very cool place. Great outdoor seating. Loved seeing the pics of everyone's dogs. BEST French toast I've ever had!!!! read more

Dead Dog Saloon - Dogs - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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What a cool-cool place!! We sat outside and they had live music. It truly made the night! Food and drinks did not disappoint!! We are coming back to add to the decor. read more

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Bar food at best. Went there with the wife and both our mothers who love fried shrimp. They ate a few shrimp each and said it tasted like old grease. Like they didn't change it. Gross. That was are once and only. Got $135 dollars from us read more

A great spot on the Marsh walk , we were greeted with warm sweet hush puppies and flavored butter as soon as we sat down . Our service was excellent, attentive and helpful. The barbecue and crabcake were very good as well as the she crab soup . We love the atmosphere and the shrine to 4 legged friends throughout . Truly a great experience. read more

Our server Jaylan was excellent. He was very attentive and friendly. While there are many restaurants to choose from on the Marshwalk, Jaylan made this the perfect choice. read more