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    On the Half Shell

    3.7 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American, Seafood
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    ON THE HALF SHELL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Juke Box

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    Cheeyl P.

    Beautiful local neighborhood gem!! Murrells inlet secret!! Lovely, friendly servers will take great care of you... coconut shrimp, calamari, grouper bites!!! Endless yummy! Do stop by on your travels!!

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    Jay J.

    On The Half Shell is a place we have passed many times. We decided to stop and grab a meal. The restaurant has a lot of tables and chairs, a lot of seating at the inside bar and a whole section outside around the tiki bar. Seems like it would be a cool place to hang out for the bar scene The ambiance is casual relaxing, and the decor is almost rustic. There is also a sushi bar on the left when you walk in. We started with an order of calamari, was was really good (8/10). We also split a chicken quesadilla, which was also good (8/10). For the main dish, we all ordered different sushi rolls. They were ok (6/10). One thing we were disappointed with is the service. Our server was nice, but she didn't seem too interested in being there. On The Half Shell is pretty good place to eat, and the bar seemed to be hopping. But, the service could be better. Overall, I'd give On The Half Shell a 6/10.

    White tuna and salmon nigiri
    Nadine B.

    DELICIOUS food, including the raw bar, and oysters that might have been the best oysters I've ever tasted.! They have a full sushi menu as well, which you may have to ask for. The bartender recommended white tuna, so I got that as well as salmon nigiri. Unbelievable! 5 stars! Melted in my mouth! The problem was, the place was so loud that the bartender and I could not hear each other. Also, there were many drunk people there. It smelled like beer. It was frustrating and annoying. And the restroom was messy, and kinda falling apart. Water was leaking all over the floor from the base of one of the toilets. The kitchen has their act together, we need management to get their act together and clean this place up!

    Blackened Scallops
    Steve M.

    Stopped in for a drink and ending up ordering blackened scallops and the sushi was some of the most beautiful sushi and it was 1/2 price from Wednesday 4 to 9pm and Thursday to Sunday 12 to 9pm. Some of best sushi we have had in appearance and taste. And i absolutely loved the scallops. Great service Crystal was awesome. We are here for 3 months and we will definitely be back for more.

    1 lb. Garlic Mussels
    Brenda O.

    Another fabulous meal. We went during a busy spell, but our waitress was extremely pleasant being so busy. She was alone for a bit with over 24 people in the establishment at one time. Although it was very busy, it did not take away from the service. The food did not disappoint. Seafood was very fresh. We had fried oysters, mussels and calamari. We will return again soon. Yes it was loud in there, but it is the way the atmosphere is supposed to be. Music was very good. Thanks for a great meal.

    Blackened fish taco with "broccoli slaw."

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    9 months ago

    Such a great dive bar to visit if you're in town! Mediocre food + mediocre drinks = good times...

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    Great food , great prices and outstanding atmosphere. Great place to watch a game, sure to return.

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    Excellent oysters.Neat little bar with great ambiance and service good value and great tasting items

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    2 years ago

    This is my kind of place. We had breakfast there and the food was great. Not expensive either.

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    2 years ago

    Great place for low priced sushi and some outdoor bar seating. Bartender is a great guy and provides great service.

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    2 years ago

    Bubba's popcorn chicken and hush puppies should be in the menu all the time. They were so good! Good beer selection and food choices.

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    Food was very good service was outstanding very friendly. Nice place away from the tourist spots

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    Fabulous!! The food is amazing - love the vibrant staff ! Will come back again and again now that I found this gem

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    If you're anywhere near Murrells Inlet, Dead Dog Saloon is a must-visit! The ribs were absolutely…read moreincredible--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!

    We've been coming to this area for more than 20 years, had family homes in the area, so we've had…read morean 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.

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    Fire To Table

    4.4
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    2.0 mi

    Fan-freakin-tastic!!! From the outside, I would've never have guessed how awesome this place is!…read moreThere's dirt out front, an obscure entrance, an outdoor bar, some bar tables and picnic tables. When you walk upstairs, it's beautiful! Nothing super fancy but Country-chic meets modern lines. The bar is well stacked and has a welcoming design. The staff is so insanely friendly greeting us warmly. But where they shine is the food. AH-MAY-ZINGGGG! We started off with the BBQ, Bacon, Mac & Cheese Egg Rolls and they were fire! Just the right amount of everything in it. I can't remember what my friends got but I got the Half Chicken Salad. It sounds boring but WOW!!! Wood Fired Chicken on lettuce and I don't think I had a better meal on this vacation!

    Thank you to Raymond and his entire staff for providing such good food and friendly, and helpful…read moreservice. Hannah provided us with excellent service and was well versed in the prep and presentation of the food. Well done Hannah!! Our flat bread appetizer hit the spot and the crust was amazing. Both the pulled pork and pastrami sandwiches were on point. If you up for something spicy, try the jalapeño baked beans. Loved em! We had banana pudding for dessert and if I were to make a single negative comment would be the mason jar serving vessel for the pudding. While certainly nostalgic for a BBQ place, I couldn't reach all the nooks with my spoon to get all the last bits of delicious pudding out. But don't worry, will be back for another helping. Very cool spot and I bet it's great when there is live music and during bike week. Thanks again to all.

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    Judy Boone’s

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    4.4
    (166 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This was our first time at this restaurant. We easily found a parking space in the front. We were…read moregreeted warmly when we stepped in the restaurant and out of the sunshine. If you go in the front door there are a few steps to climb. If you need flat entrances they are around back. The host took us to our seats and explained the buffet to us. It is only a buffet place. But you can order a take out as well. There were two tables of food and a dessert table. The salad bar seemed to never end. Everything was cut fresh with no limp vegetables or lettuce. Marilyn brought me coffee and Bev Tea. It was plenty hot and fresh. I absolutely love their coffee. I had two cups before I even finished my plate of food. Marilyn was very attentive to each table and came to ours often. After I finished my salad. I saw Carie filling a plate for someone. When she was done I asked her if she could get me a chicken breast. My joint pain and back pain had been extreme this week. Using the walker was even painful. Carie said, "Absolutely !" She returned quickly and with a smile. The staff is so kind. The manager Tommy came by our table to see how we were enjoying our meal. I let him know the salad bar was perfect. The chicken I enjoyed was tender and juicy. I also noticed the teamwork between the staff was easy and natural like a choreographed dance. Bev and I plan to return for the Easter Sunday Meal. Check this pace out and tell them Willie and Bev sent you. Ms. Willie Conway.

    Buffet was still full, piled high...people still eating, had not broken down at all, yet couldn't…read moreeven get a takeout pineapple cobbler.... I know they were closing early, but they were far from closing down. They must have a good enough business to turn away customers that would have been loyal future customers, but Judy Boone must not need that....RICH AND RUDE! Happy Father's Day, y'all!

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