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    The Claw House

    3.9 (918 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise

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    Little crabby friend on the oyster
    Aimee T.

    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 want 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.

    Crab nachos
    Joan G.

    I love the Claw House. I especially love their house oysters. When I went in, I ordered a chocolate martini. It came quickly.

    Seafood Mac & Cheese
    Ann E.

    Had a very nice dining experience at The Claw House. This restaurant is very popular, so expect a wait. It is well worth it! The restaurant had so many choices that appealed to me, but I am so happy that I chose Seafood Mac & Cheese. This dish was jam packed with lobster, shrimp and scallops. The cheese sauce was so creamy. There is an extensive draft beer list, which always puts a smile on my face. I had Pernicious from Wicked Weed-so good. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meals, even the kids! The service was very good and I would surely return.

    Menu
    Scott F.

    First visit to the Claw House and a good experience overall. Service was fantastic. No complaints. Started with Oyster Rock. They were very good and had a lot of flavor. For my main, I went with the Lobster roll and fries. The lobster roll was also very good. A good amount of lobster meat and the bread was very soft and held the meat well. Only complaint was the fries. They were bland and cooked unevenly. Will skip those next time but otherwise a great meal.

    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.

    $17 1/2 doz oysters - so good I didn't use any of the condiments!!
    Eva R.

    $88 for the best 6 oysters I ate the entire time I visited Myrtle, 2 beers, a delicious shrimp po boy, 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.

    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!

    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!

    Lobster Roll

    Best Lobster Roll I've have in a long time. Perfect view under the covered patio. Food came out really quick.

    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

    Crabcake appetizer

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

    Crab nacho

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    Food was creative dishes. Party of 12 seated upon arrival at 6pm. Service was good even with a big table and busy restaurant.

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    Great service on a busy night. The food was outstanding along with the views. This will be a place I will keep going to.

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    Love the Happy Hour but miss the PIG WINGS. Drinks are great, beer is cold and food is bery good

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    Best views of inlet Awesome lobstah roll Boiled shrimp is fabulous Must do just for the view and marshwalk

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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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