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    The Claw House

    3.9 (903 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE CLAW HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Classy

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    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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 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.

    Birthday dinner
    Michelle H.

    This is my favorite restaurant on the marshwalk. The atmosphere is lively, locals and tourists having fun and talking. The lobster roll is the best thing on the menu. It is exactly like ones you can get in Boston so fresh ! Also the crab nachos are excellent.

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    9 months ago

    The service and food were very good. I recommend the Seafood Mac and Cheese. We'll definitely be back!

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    10 months ago

    Nice place with good seafood selections and courteous wait staff. Open, airy restaurant

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    Cool place and location. I got a steamer pot and everything was cold when it was served.

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    Outstanding food and service. Very clean. Served was excellent. Definitely a great place and reasonably priced. Had crab cakes. Yum!!

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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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    Inlet Prohibition Company

    Inlet Prohibition Company

    4.0
    (385 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Great food and people! Excellent service and spot on food…read more Good prices and cannot beat the view :-)

    I was on the fence about my rating, but the more I've thought about it I think two stars is where I…read moreneed to land. My wife had said something about Inlet Prohibition a summer or two ago. We were on the fence about where to eat and I brought up Inlet. We arrived around 5:00 on a Wednesday. There were only a handful of tables filled. We had the option of inside or outside, it was very humid, with no breeze so we opted for inside. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive (1 star). We started looking at the menu and it was completely different than what was posted online (completely different appetizers, entrees, and prices-in some instances $3.00 or more expensive). We asked about a drink menu and were told to go to the website (insert eye roll). I had a rum runner and my wife had a margarita. She then ordered the scallops, and I had the 1/4 chicken with rice. Food came out quickly and was tasty (2nd star). Portions were very small with high prices. 1 small piece of chicken with some rice (no salad, hush puppies or bread) was $19.00. My wife's scallops were also expensive. Look at the picture and tell me that's a $19.00 meal. Overall, I'd never return to Inlet Prohibition Company. I needed to stop at a different place to eat two hours later because I was still hungry. I understand needing to make money but between a completely different menu online vs in-person, prices, and portions, I'm not sure how this place stays open. It certainly isn't on repeat visits.

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    The bar
    The bar
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    Flight of 4 different beers on tap
    Fire To Table

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    4.4
    (189 reviews)
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    We had a wedding welcome party for 65 people for our son and daughter-in-law at this restaurant and…read moreit could not have gone better! We were allowed to decorate the outside picnic tables to enhance the ambiance under the large tree with beautiful Spanish moss. The food was delicious, the service was top notch and the drinks were flowing from the outside bar. Following the party, a band played on the deck to finish the night! We have been regular patrons of this restaurant since they opened and will continue for years to come when we visit the area. Also the price for the food and drinks was beyond reasonable. Thank you Raymond (and his lovely wife) for making wonderful memories for our group! Amy

    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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    Inside main eating area. I was among the last custmers, FYI. So dont assume it was dead, it was just late.
    Inside main eating area. I was among the last custmers, FYI. So dont assume it was dead, it was just late.
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    Looks like this may even be a bar, open under the deck in the summer or maybe for events, not sure.

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    Looks like this may even be a bar, open under the deck in the summer or maybe for events, not sure.

    The Claw House - seafood - Updated July 2026

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