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    The Claw House

    3.9 (908 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE CLAW HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Classy

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    Crabcake appetizer

    Great service, great food, great atmosphere. We would go again the next time we are in town. And would highly recommend.

    Crab nachos
    Joan G.

    I mentioned to my husband that I wanted to go to The Claw House. I could already taste their house oysters on the half shell. The Bartender made a great dirty martini. To start I got the crab and shrimp Rangoon. Delicious. He started with the surf and turf skewers. I'm assuming they were good because they were all gone when I looked. Next he got soup and I got the house oysters. They were delicious. If you see me there, stop by and say hello.

    Crab nachos
    Rachel P.

    Solid food and solid vibes! Sat on the patio area which is enclosed. It was toasty! For app we got the crab nachos. They were surprisingly good! Nachos are actually wonton chips which were nice and crispy. Also was a really good white cheese sauce on the nachos too. Only suggestion would be for the restaurant to do it in a tray so the nachos can be more spread and evenly coated. For the main, I got the oyster po boy. The oysters were plump and evenly fried. Overall a solid sandwich with a good sauce. Service was attentive. No complaints.

    Lobster Roll with Fries
    Mahwish S.

    This restaurant is right on the marina and has the best view of the water from their outside patio. They have a few parking spots in front, and more pay to park spots on the adjacent lot. For appetizer, I started with the crab nachos. I didn't realize how big the dish would be! It is definitely a shareable item for 3+ people. I was pleasantly surprised by how good these nachos were! I loved the crispiness of the wontons and the fresh mango salsa, pico and avocado on top. For my entree, I had the lobster roll. I was in heaven! The lobster was chunky and a good amount. They did not skimp. It was drizzled with butter that made every bite delicious! It came with fries. I was so full after eating the nachos and roll. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us many times. I had a great lunch dining experience.

    Momma Mia oysters
    Jeremy T.

    I visited here on a recent work trip and on the drive from Wilmington to Charleston and sat on their popular outdoor covered patio. I picked the cajun reddish entree and subbed for the bacon jam and green onion paste, served over risotto instead of grits. I also added a 1/2 dozen of the off-menu Momma Mia (Canadian) oysters. The meal was delicious and the service was great. My colleague also seemed to enjoy his meal. There are a ton of restaurants to choose from in this strip along Hwy 17, but this seems to be one of the better ones for sure as far as an elevated experience and a view without the elevated prices.

    Crab cake poppers
    Eimy B.

    The location is by the water. Beautiful and clean. Waitress was phenomenal. She checked on us every 5-10 mins. Food was great! My fried fish had amazing seasoning. I was not a fan of my drink, cucumber gin fizz. But overall, great experience!

    Paige F.

    Oh my gosh. So good. We were told by someone else visiting that they had great food. They were right. We got the crab nachos plus shrimp and crab ration eggrolls for apps. AMAZING. I could've ate them our whole trip. Then my husband and I shared the grilled fisherman's platter. It was delicious. Huge portions we couldn't even finish it. Ana was our waitress and was super sweet and attentive.

    Calamari is kid approved!
    Jenny M.

    It was our first time at the Claw House during Memorial Day weekend but it is a new favorite spot for our family. We went to celebrate my dad's belated birthday so we started out with the calamari appetizer and the corn/crab chowder. The chowder was a bit too spicy for me (but I don't like spice at all), my mom loved it. The calamari was a hit--my 5 year old ate more than anyone else. She'd never had it before but she loved it! She asked the server for a refill. My mom ordered salmon and it was perfectly cooked. The sauce was spectacular. My husband got the tuna poke tacos and they were so good. I tried a piece of the tuna and it was incredible. My dad got the crab tower, which has mangos in it and came with chips. I ordered the lobster roll. I love that sandwich! I've had lobster rolls before and it tops them all. The bread was a beautiful split top, the meat was tender and perfectly cooked. I would recommend! The restaurant is neat because it has different seating areas. We sat on a deck that was enclosed by windows so you could still enjoy the water. Definitely a hit!

    Crab Cake Poppers
    Josh H.

    The Claw House is a seafood restaurant in Murrells Inlet. They have a full service raw bar and beer garden, with over 90 drafts on tap. There are a ton of places to eat in Murrells Inlet, but The Claw House is my favorite. On top of the beautiful view, the food is fresh and flavorful, and the service is fun and friendly. My last visit I ordered pretzel bites, crab & shrimp Rangoon egg rolls, and a lobster roll. The pretzel bites were buttered and salted to perfection, and served with beer cheese. The egg rolls were stuffed with crab, shrimp, cream cheese, and scallions, and served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. The lobster roll was packed with meat and topped with melted butter. Every bite was spectacular! This is one of those places where the entire menu sounds amazing. There are a ton of other things I still have to try, so I'll definitely be back. Pickup and delivery are both available. Pretzel Bites - 8.1 Crab & Shrimp Rangoon Egg Rolls - 8.5 Lobster Roll - 8.8 French Fries - 8.1 Food - 8.4 Service - 8.2 Value - 8.2 Restaurant score - 83

    Crab Nachos

    The shrimp Poboy was very delicious. We also enjoyed the crab and shrimp steam pot. Very tasty.. the staff was awesome and very attentive

    Crab nacho
    Sulin S.

    Excellent customer service-- our waiter was super friendly and provided quick service. Clam chowder is very flavorful- less potatoes and more clams may be even better. Crab nacho was great. Calamari was great. This time- restaurant offer 4-7pm happy hours menu- it was great timing.

    Lavender haze summer cocktail
    Delaina B.

    I came here while visiting family in SC and enjoyed the experience. I was excited to see red fish on the menu and if did not disappoint. I just recently started eating fish and this dish was delicious! It was seasoned perfectly. I also really enjoyed the lavender haze summer gin cocktail. It was right up my alley. My mom had the shrimp platter. It was decent but everything else from the food, service and ambiance was great!

    Pretzel Bites
    Sarah V.

    Just came back there today and it wasn't near as good as the first time I went which was disappointing! The calamari took forever to come out and when it did come out it tasted like it was cooked too long. It was rubbery and not much flavor this time. We sat outside and they had the dish cart out there right next to our table and would loudly put dishes in there. With a baby at our table trying to sleep, all the banging and clanging of the dishes wasn't appreciative. Seems like they could have been more considerate in general with making that much noise next to a table of people trying to enjoy their meal. The restaurant wasn't busy so they could have easily moved it further away. It was just overall disappointing compared to the first time I came. I'm hoping it just wasn't a good day for them and that's all it was.

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    Great service and I can't wait to go back. The menu is fabulous! Fresh oysters on the half shell were very good.

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    Pretzel app with queso and beer cheese was amazing! Fried shimp was a great portion size. Lobster roll was great- buttery goodness!

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    2 years ago

    Great meatloaf and crispy chicken Asian bites. Nice bartenders too . Nice atmosphere in the bar area as well

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    2 years ago

    All you can eat crab legs are the best and the staff is super friendly!! Also I recommend trying their version of the old fashion.

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    Food was just okay, service was just okay, atmosphere was decent. Definitely a one and done experience.

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    Great service and great food - really large serving sizes as well!! Will definitely be back when in the area.

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    Was busy but the food was great and atmosphere was typical for the area. Was a little pricey but again, expected for the area.

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    Ask the Community - The Claw House

    Do they have outdoor dining/seating?

    Yes

    Can you make reservations?

    No but waiting is no problem. Go to raw bar or bar and eat there, more attentive

    What do you have for happy hour?

    If you want hush puppies go to a fried food restaurant. House made food. All local seafood

    Do they have hush puppies there? Thanks !

    No hush puppies.

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