We dined at Pawley's Raw bar while visiting the island and had a good experience! They don't take reservations but we arrived at 3pm on a Friday so it was empty. The atmosphere is super fun, lots of cool island and nautical decor. Although we sat inside, they have a fun outdoor space and playground for kids. We were seated and greeted right away, and our server was incredibly friendly! They have a pretty extensive menu. One nice thing about the menu is that they have options that are not just seafood. We all got waters & I ordered a glass of Cabernet. I'm a sucker for Oysters Rockefeller so always try these at a new spot! These were really delicious, however, there was quite a bit of topping on the oyster and it could've been a little lighter, but still so yummy and would order again! We all ordered either the grilled chicken or grilled shrimp tacos for our entrées and they were outstanding! They are served with beans and rice but you can substitute for any other side. We ordered the chicken tenders and fries for our daughter and she enjoyed them. She's also obsessed with pickles, and the server brought us a few extra which was very sweet. I would recommend this spot. Fun atmosphere, great service, kid friendly, and yummy food! read more

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Loved Pawley's Raw Bar. Service was great! We couldn't decide what we wanted so we got a little of everything. She crab soup, hush puppies, crab nachos, oysters rockerfeller, and bang shrimp. Everything was awesome! My favorite was the soup. Thick and creamy with lots of crab and flavor. Nachos were a hot with tons of crab. Oyster we're done perfectly. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Great crab nachos! Service was good and bar atmosphere. Ordered shrimp which were delicious but became less delicious when I realized they didn't have the vein removed. read more

I would rate this a 3.5 after stopping in for what we hoped would be a quick bite to eat on the way home. When we arrived, the restaurant was not busy but they were clearly understaffed and the wait was 30 minutes. We decided to wait since we had already been on the road back home to Myrtle for hours. We started with the calamari which was tender and phenomenal! We shared a steamer pot for two, which my 9 year old could have crushed and then some on his own. It was a bit pricey for what you got. The shrimp were super overcooked so almost impossible to peel. We were missing the potatoes in our pot but never saw our server to let her know and by the time she did come by she was exhausted from running around all her tables and we didn't want to bother her. The food took another hour to come out and it made for a super long night. Overall the food was decent and the server was really trying during a super busy shift so we plan to come back and give it another shot. read more

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Service was great! Friendly and knowledgeable. Ambiance is a fun and inviting. Food= nothing special. Husband had grouper and fried shrimp platter and thought it didn't have flavor. I had shrimp and grits- way too much gumbo on top. Very cheesy grits. Not my cup of tea. For the money there are better places out there. read more

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We recently visited for dinner with our neighbors. We ordered the She Crab nachos and corn bread for appetizers while I added a cup of the gumbo. I ordered the Bangin shrimp appetizer for my meal ! My wife had the Fried Oyster 'Po boy with fries! Our neighbors ordered a salad with blackened Mahi and the shrimp 'Po boy with fries! Service was great and love the ambiance! We had way too much food and everything was excellent! read more

We love this place. We've been coming here for at least 4 years, and every time we come it is a great experience! The she crab soup is great. For non-locals and/or new visitors, she crab soup is a staple of this part of South Carolina. Pawley's Raw Bar is up there with the best. Today, I had the blackened grouper tacos, which were some of the best I've had. Seasoned perfectly, with fresh pico de gallo, soft tortillas, and a filling side of rice and beans. I don't remember exactly what I ordered in the past, but I know I've always enjoyed it. The service is quick and friendly, especially when you go for lunch, as it is not too crowded! And finally, the ambiance is inviting and beachy. Whether you're outside or inside, there are plenty of fun decorations to look at, and there are also fun rainbow lights throughout. This is a great spot for families, individuals, and everyone in between. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was good but the kitchen needs some help. The food overall was tasty and delicious. Thankfully we got appetizers because it took us over an hour and a half to get our meal. The highlight to my meal was the dirt cup at the end. The bang band shrimp needed more sauce. This is a very family friendly restaurant and they had a play area for the kids out back. read more

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When everyone else was crowded, we were seated right away. Best service we have had in Pawley's Island in a while and her name was Sheanna. She was knowledgeable of the food and drink menu and helped advise us and assist our special needs. That girl deserves praise and a raise! read more

Had dinner there last night, everything great. Lots of staff, and our waitress, Killian, was great. Had the crab-covered nacho appetizer (Hint; Will feed 4 people and was very good), plus the crab cake platter (2 crab cakes). The crab cakes were very good, but were Carolina style, which only means they weren't Maryland style (so you Maryland/Virgina Chesapeake Bay purists will be disappointed). Large, tasty fries, one platter could serve two. Great vibes in the place, lots of outdoor seating in good weather. Funky/rustic decore like its partner River City cafes. Fun place, great food reasonably priced. read more

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Excellent service for lunch. Old school casual with paper table cloths and old timey furniture. Steamed shrimp with old bay, and a side of hush puppies. Too many to eat. A cold beer with this meal just what the doctor ordered (so to speak) read more

We came here to grab some drinks and appetizers. The place has a relaxed vibe. We were seated immediately and were attended to by a nice staff. We ordered margaritas, crab nachos, and cajun-baked oysters for food. The food was good. While I am generally not a big fan of oysters, the cajun-baked flavor was pretty decent. The nachos were pretty good as well and was enough for 2 people to share. read more

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Our food took over an hour to come to the table. I know that's a kitchen problem, but the server did not communicate well with us so that we could make an informed decision about whether or not we'd like to stay... they kept saying "it's coming soon" for an hour when it was not in fact coming soon. When the food arrived, some of it was cold... I can only assume it sat out while other meals in our order were still being prepared. Elements of various entrees were also missing so we had to go back and forth with the kitchen until all our orders were corrected. The food overall was fine. Not the best or worst I've ever had. I'll probably not be back. read more

We've been loyal customers of Raw Bar for 15 years, making it our go-to spot for our annual reunion dinner. Sadly, this will be our last. Our party of 10 (thirty minutes to be seated which is fine) but we waited over 3 hours to get appetizers and entrees--again. This is the second year in a row we've had the same problem: not enough staff to handle even a half-full dining room. On top of that, they were out of several basic drink ingredients that could have been easily restocked from the grocery store next door. The food itself was, as always, great--but the experience was anything but. Raw Bar, you lost our business. read more

Food court quality food. More flies than customers. Our waitress did bring a spinning fly repeller to put on our indoor table that helped. We won't be back. read more

Service was good . Oyster shot was amazing . Dessert pie was awesome. Ordered boil and it was a little cold. overall good experience . read more

Our lunch at Pawley's Raw Bar was 5 star service and food thanks to Jolene! She gave us great recommendations for special diets and helped us order low sugar cocktails. The food was perfect and made to order. My blackened grouper wasn't at all oily, but tender and flavorful. Large portions. My friend also loved the grilled tuna. Make sure to get the red potatoes as your side! read more

We came to SC for bike week 2025 and had so much fun. Our Airbnb was very close to this place and we decided to eat there on a whim. The lot is a big lot but crowded. We were on bikes and no real bike parking. The place is clean and when you walk in everyone greets you. I liked that the restaurant did not over decorate. I hate it when things are shoved in every place of our could... This was tasteful. I got the crab cakes and they were good. I prefer Kiki's in Maryland and this was not that type of crabcake. This is inland crab cakes with h half being breading. For what it was it was very good. You would not be disappointed as long as you don't think you are getting a lump crab cake from the east coast. I would order the crab cakes again. My husband had the raw oysters and loved them. They carry 2 kinds and the best ones are the smaller ones. Overall the place was clean and nicely decorated. The staff was nice and present. The food was good. This is a solid place to eat. read more

Oysters rockefeller were cold and looked like they were leftover from a few days ago. Waiter had no idea what oyster rockefeller was and have never seen before. Every raw oyster had shell in it. It is very obvious that this place has gone to the dark side by pushing terrible product and collecting money. After 6 years of going to this establishment, i will not be back. read more

Good luck finding parking We drove around and around Nice menu Decent prices Right off highway read more

Jolene was our server and was fantastic food was alright great place though cold beer and better drinks

Stopped there for lunch with my friends , we always try a different restaurant in our area for lunch . So we felt like seafood the interior was quaint and had a fireplace and tables and small bar . I ordered a cup of she crab soup which was 7 bucks but absolutely delicious it beats the always winner Lees Inlet kitchen . It was full of crab , I also had the oyster poor boy 16.00 which came with fries and slaw it was also delicious , my friends the shrimp poor boy and fish which they liked. And their key lime pie . I would definitely eat there again but it is probably very crowded in the summer . We always rate the restaurants we try and this one will definitely not be on THE ONE AN DONE LIST! We just thought the appetizers were a little pricy if we had any thing to comment on ! read more

It has "Shack" in the name and that is appropriate given that it's a Pawley's restaurant... it's just a bit rustic and shabby in a good way. It feels like an old spot on a dock on the coast. You expect to look out the window and see a fishing boat pulling up. Food is good, no complaints there. It's casual so don't expect that you will get a charred octopus with truffle butter or saffron cream... likewise you will not pay that extra $25 for your entree. There is a lot of frying going on here, that's not a complaint either, just come ready to enjoy great fried seafood. We've been on a Friday or Saturday night and the place can get crowded and noisy... it can border on "crazy", but the staff seems to hold it all together. So, we have good fried seafood with a shabby ambiance that fits the island. read more

Stopped in for lunch. The Bloody Mary was quite good. Spring for the fancy one!! I have Appalachia oysters and grouper bites. Mark had the Low Country skillet - corn bread topped with shrimp, sausage, and gumbo. The oysters were tasteless but the grouper was delicious. The Skillet was really good - and very filling. Good service to top it off. I'd come back. read more

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Great seafood and fun atmosphere! We loved the cod, flounder and crab cakes and would go back next time we are in town.

Super fun and chill vibes! The food is fresh and delicious! Very kind staff! I got the Crab Melt Sandwich and it was a 10/10! The fries were super crispy and delicious, the crab was tender! Amaz! read more

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This was a great place to stop in for lunch while visiting family. I ordered the shrimp (grilled) tacos and they were really tasty and cooked well. They had a "bangin" sauce that gave it a bit of a kick. They should invest in those taco holders though, so that the tacos aren't a flat mess with stuff falling out. It just looks much nicer. It was served with black beans and rice... I thought it would be Spanish or yellow rice since it was a taco dish, but it was plain white rice, which was kind of flavorless. I mixed in the taco bangin sauce. I tasted my sister's crab sandwich which was tasty. Cute, fun, crab shack kind of decor. read more

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Great place to sit and enjoy yourself. Had a bunch of things off the menu and all of it was really good especially the oysters. The wait staff was fantastic and made great recommendations. The interior is 100% raw bar, terrific. read more

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A Raw Bar I expected they would know how to steam crab legs but the crab legs we got were mushy soft to point it was difficult to crack shell & meat was stringy. Flavor was fine and the hush puppies were some of the best I've eaten. Service was very good, quick - but I would've taken a little wait for fresher steamed crab legs. read more

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Service and drinks were excellent! Try the Bloody Mary! Awesome! The food was sub par. The crab cake on the sandwich had a lot of filler and no fresh lumps of crab. Nice location read more

The best shrimp I have eaten, service was great, and we ate early enough that not too full

Our go to place in Pawleys. Great seafood and atmosphere. Always locals eating there , which tells you something.

Rudest hostesses and manager I've ever seen. We were given a buzzer thingy (that most places no longer use) and was told 45 min wait. We started noticing people getting sat that came in long after us after waiting for an hour. When we asked hostesses, they couldn't find our name (the page had already been thrown away) and the rude girls acted like we never put a name on waiting list. However we HAD THEIR BUZZER IN HAND. Manager came over, we explained situation and he told us where to sit. No apologies at all for forgetting us nor being rude to us. The reason for 3 stars is our server, Jasmine, was amazing and the food was pretty good. read more

Disappointing food, everything was cold aside from the grouper. Grouper was a tiny square and overpriced. Sweet fries, onion rings, and hamburger were cold and not particularly tasty. Server should have offered hot fries replacement when I told him they were cold. Food was waiting for the last item fish (only thing hot). Host who seated us needs to work on his maitre' d skills too. Won't be returning. read more

my Husband and I enjoyed the wings and a salad with salmon. We had a fantastic server her name was Jolene and she was very kind and down to earth. read more

Food was excellent (Shrimp Po it and Fish & Chips), but worst service I have had in a very long time (worse than usual pandemic service which I totally have been okay with). We were hungry so placed drink and food order together, got our drinks and that was the last time we saw our server. Food delivery came by separate person. No utensils so couldn't eat some of our dinner, no check on if we needed anything, could not get another drink, nothing. Finally got up to look for manager and she saw me. Told me she'd be right over. When I tried to express concern over service she rudely cut me off and told me about her table of eleven then walked away. Called after her for take home container for the food we couldn't eat barehanded and she came back with check only. I had to re-ask for take home container. I will go back for the great food but will never be seated with this server again (Owner: contact me for more info). Very disappointing. read more

Second time visiting, a nice family restaurant for conversation and decent food (setting expectations) . The Top Shelf margarita (pictured) was one of the best I have had in the area! The fried green tomatoes appetizer was very good, enough for 3 if sharing. The fried oyster plate was OK, felt about right for my expectations. The oysters could have been fried a bit less (lighter), the fries were very good and not soggy as you sometimes get at places with a fried meal, not here - very good fries. My wife enjoyed the bangin shrimp salad and rated it a 4, which is a good rating from her/us. The wait staff was busy, and still friendly and attentive. I will go again and enjoy the variety of customers and menu items. My rating is a 4 star. read more

Pawley's Raw Bar - Fried Oyster plate (bottom) and Bangin shrimp salad (top). - Sports Bars Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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Pawleys Raw Bar is a family favorite. We have been going here since it was called Blue Crab. The decor is beachy ocean fun with a boat on the ceiling and color your own table covering. The food is always good. We especially like the grouper bites, crab soup, fish tacos, and homemade blue cheese dressing. The service has always been friendly and helpful. There is a playground for kids so they can play while you wait for your meals. Thank you for the consistently good food and service. read more

Great food for fair prices considering how fresh the fish is! Highly recommend the Rockefeller Oysters appetizer. Fun atmosphere, make sure to note the oyster shells out front instead of rock! Little wait for food but worth it! Kind server and clean space! Will be thinking of this meal for a long time! read more

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This is literally the nastiest seafood I've ever had. There are much better places - keep driving!! None of it is fresh. Everything is frozen, pre-seasoned, pre packaged tasting. We got the crab dip and it smelled like crab but the dip was bland and didn't actually taste like crab. Some Texas Pete helped but blue crab has a pretty specific taste and I didn't taste it. We also got the Seafood Platter - as previously stated bland. The atmosphere is cute and the drinks are ok...but it's certainly not a place to go if you really enjoy seafood read more