Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5…read more Manhattan Clam Chowder - 8.5 Blue Crab Dip - 8.8 Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - 8.1 Lobster Pot Pie - 8.5 Peanut Butter Pie - 8.7 Shoutout to Jackson for the excellent service!

The Hot Fish Club was a lot of fun. It's situated right on the water, giving you a beautiful view…read moreduring the day, and kind of an eerie one at night! They had a few different bars that you could order at, with the main one being inside, another little hut outside, and a cash bar next to that. They also had a pretty cool live band, with a viewing patio right in front of the stage. In regards to my visit to Hot Fish, I'd say I was most impressed with the bartenders at the establishment, who did a great job under pressure. Even though the place was packed, and especially the bar area, they did a great job of remaining calm, and even got our drinks out in a relatively quick period of time. They also made some awesome blue Gatorade shots, which were some of the best shots I've ever had! I didn't necessarily love that there were cops standing guard at the entrance, but the bar's own security staff and bouncers were really nice, which isn't something you see at every one of these places. The only downsides to the Hot Fish Club were that many of the plastic chairs in the outside area were broken and cracked, making it kind of hard to sit a large-sized group like ours (they had a lot of wooden tables, but they were all taken), and that the restroom situation was awful. According to the girls in our group, the actual, physical restrooms were disgusting, forcing them to use the giant line of porta potties. This isn't a huge deal for guys, but it was a little uncomfortable for the ladies. Other than that, Hot Fish was great, and I'd highly recommend stopping by!

This place is so good we came here twice and just know, I DON'T do that. When I'm in a new place I…read morewant to try it all. But The Claw House put up a good argument justifying both visits. Our first and second visit consisted mostly of the same things: Oysters and Calamari to start, Seafood Mac & Cheese and Fish & Chips. I had the lettuce wraps, which are big, so share. And I had Crab Cakes. The wraps were good but they needed a better aioli in my opinion, because it became a sort of watery dressing instead of something sturdier. And the pico de gallo was not actually that. It was diced tomato, onion and had zero taste of lime, salt or spicy. It was fine but could have been killer. My hubby had the Clam Chowder, Pan Seared Grouper and the shrimp Po Boy. He loved the grouper, risotto and the chowder. The fish was flaky and seasoned well. The po boy needed more sauce but was really delicious. My daughter (16) needed a seafood break since she had the fish and chips the first visit and went with the Claw House Burger. She said it was seasoned and that it was indeed 1/4 lb. And Fish & Chips was the best she had had (which, she's had an incredible amount for her young age) -- not too much breading, nice crisp on the outside and juicy fish. The fries both nights were a little chewy but the flavor was there. And how can I forget. Even though on the second night we saw at least five tables start with the Crab Nachos we added a third item, Fried Clam Strips. Those were ridiculously good. I'm not a fan of tartar sauce so I ate it without and it was perfect on its own. Everything was fresh, they paid attention to detail in most individual elements and the location sent it over the top. Definitely worth a visit.

$88 for the best 6 oysters I ate the entire time I visited Myrtle, 2 beers, a delicious shrimp po…read moreboy, and about 6 bites of Grouper and risotto that was around $35 a plate. A table of 4 sat a few minutes before we did and a table of 6 sat probably 10 minutes after them. Our table and the table of 6 were served before the group of 4 who had to ask a bus boy for service. Yikes! Server was sweet besides the empty non alcoholic beverage glasses she did not fill when our food came out. She didn't come back to check in on us until my husband's 6 bites of dinner were already gone. I asked if the portion is usually that small (especially in comparison to the significantly cheaper - MASSIVE PORTIONS we saw being served all around us) and she politely said "yes. typically, sometimes a little bigger." As someone with a culinary arts degree & kitchen background I was very very very disappointed on the portion size of his entree for the price & sizes of surrounding entrees being served (that were cheaper or around the same price) and it literally ruined my entire experience. A smidge dramatic but the God's honest truth! Great view, beautiful patio, friendly service - just extremely disappointed. I planned to order both of us dessert and immediately skipped out & asked for the check when the server finally came over to ask how our food was. This review is hot & cold because my experience was. Would I recommend it? I'd recommend going for the best oysters in Myrtle and a clean, friendly facility - but that's about all I can say! PS - $3 "destination fee?" Clearly I'm not from around here, but it was the only restaurant from north Myrtle down to Murrells to charge us a fee for eating there as a tourist.

7.22.26 Parking can…read morebe challenging during peak hours, so plan accordingly. Reservations are not accepted, but you can add your name to the waitlist and receive a text when your table is ready. The restaurant has both an elevator and stairs for access. The second floor features a gift shop, the third floor offers air-conditioned dining, and the fourth floor is home to a rooftop bar. The food was excellent. I highly recommend the blackened mahi mahi platter. It came with asparagus (the smallest I've ever seen), and I substituted the grits for the Quay slaw, which was light, crisp, and refreshing. I also sampled my husband's she-crab soup and flounder bites, both of which were delicious. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate mousse cake. It was softer than versions I've had elsewhere, but rich in flavor without being overly decadent. Ripley was our server and did a fantastic job taking care of our party of 11. She kept our drinks refilled, checked on us regularly, and promptly cleared plates as we finished. The restaurant offers beautiful views overlooking Marlin Quay Marina, the Main Creek of Murrells Inlet, the surrounding saltwater marshes, and the Atlantic Ocean. We also spent some time on the rooftop, where a pleasant breeze and live music made for a relaxing atmosphere. It's easy to see why this establishment was named a 2025 Best of the Beach winner. Between the scenic views, welcoming ambiance, excellent food, and attentive service, it's well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Great food, friendly staff and beautiful views! We had mahi…read moretacos, tuna tacos, seafood Alfredo and the crab spinach dip. Everything was great! We went around 5:30 on a Sunday, got seated right away and were walking out by 6:30. That's rare for a good restaurant with a good view in summer. I'm sure it's not always like that, but we hit it just right. We would absolutely eat there again, even if there was a wait.

Had 2 dozen oysters and were delicious!!! Also the Cajun steam basket was very good! Potatoes…read morecooked perfectly and all was seasoned well and I loved the crawfish the most!

Pulling up to park, I was hesitant to go in as this is not the prettiest place, but glad we went…read morein! They have a pretty decent sized bar, and it was full for happy hour (4-7pm). The service was attentive and friendly. They had a few pool tables and several tables and booths to eat at. It's pretty dark inside, but lively atmosphere! We had the wings- wow they were hot, crispy and delish!! Also the bacon wrapped shrimp were on point! Highly recommend! Drinks were fantastic and prices were excellent!!

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Our server was kind and attentive. Portions are small for the…read moreprice.

Great food and people! Excellent service and spot on food…read more Good prices and cannot beat the view :-)

Another great yearly visit with good friends. This time had the fried oyster basket with green…read morebeans/tomatoes/onions/bacon. ANOTHER HOME RUN!!!! It's hard to fry oysters and have them be extremely juicy, but this place does it well!! Already have the house reserved for next year and can't wait to return!!!

This was our first time trying inlet crabhouse. We put our name in with the hostess and she said it…read morewould only be a 20 minute wait. They ask for your phone number so they can send you a text when your table is ready. We told the girl we were waiting outside because there's not much room to wait inside. 20 minutes came and went and still no text message so we went inside and the girl said she tried to call us. Apparently she had put in the wrong phone number and didn't have the courtesy to stick her head outside and check. That was really the only negative experience. The food was really good and the waitress was really friendly. I am a big calabash seafood eater, and this place satisfied my "Calabash style" craving. The place closes at 7:45 PM. I guess that's because their restaurant doesn't really have good lighting inside. The vibe was nautical and felt very fisherman/ sea boat like. I'd definitely go back.

Such a great experience. Absolutely love a place that seems divey, but serves amazing food! The…read moreambiance (if you will) is perfect in every way - right down the location, the building, the lighting and the people. Our server (wish I had caught her name) was absolutely wonderful. Oysters Rockefeller were perfect. The blue cheese dressing is garlicky, homemade deliciousness. Excellent crab cakes and grilled sheepshead. The only slight negative for me is that the remoulade tasted too sweet for my liking, but that's such a minor thing. Can't wait to come back to Pawleys and come here!

I'll start by saying that we were a party of 12 and most of our group enjoyed their meal. The…read morepeople that enjoyed their meal had fried seafood, most had fish and chips or fried shrimp. Those that had Shrimp and Grits commented that the grits were fantastic but the shrimp (that were ordered grilled) had cajun seasoning on them like blacked shrimp - which was not what they were expecting. I had the She Crab Soup followed by a nightly special, Red Drum stuffed with a crab cake. The soup was OK but I didn't actually find any crab in it and it was kinda bland. The Drum was just awful - I should have sent it back but being in a large group I didn't want to hold everyone up. The stuffed Drum was the most expensive thing on the menu. It was tough, dry and WAY overcooked. The top of the Crab cake stuffing was burnt black. I suspect the dish had been cooked a day or two ago and simply reheated. Our waitress was wonderful, fast, efficient and got everyone's order right. She even put the TV on the Atlanta Braves game for us. I would probably try this place again, but I'd just order something fried.

This place is so great! Everything was delicious. Our group had the grouper, a burger, kid chicken…read morefingers, banana cream pie and peach cheesecake. Amazing service, can't wait to come again!

The food was excellent. We ordered the Prime rib special and Grouper and Shrimp Meal. Both were…read moreperfect. I wasn't a fan for the Cole slaw. Recommend the salad. It was a large portion and a perfect start to the meal. Service was sensational. Everyone was courteous. And the ambience was like I was at home. Definitely a 4.7. Sorry that I could only give you a 4 or a 5.