Where to Find the Best Seafood in Murrells Inlet

The Grand Strand is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the South, offering picturesque beaches, championship golf courses, thrilling water adventures, and mouthwatering seafood. And nowhere in the state provides seafood dishes quite like Murrells Inlet, the seafood capital of South Carolina. Our stretch of the Grand Strand is jam-packed with local restaurants serving the freshest seafood from our Atlantic coast ranging from fresh oysters to Mahi. Plan your South Carolina getaway with BASK Away and discover the best seafood in Murrells Inlet at one of these local restaurants.

Inlet Crab House & Raw Bar

The Inlet Crab House has been an island tradition for over 30 years! They claim to offer the best seafood at the best prices for those looking to enjoy the flavors of Murrells Inlet on a budget. Their menu includes famous crab house steam pots and a seafood bar with fresh oysters and shrimp.

Hot Fish Club

The inspiration for the Hot Fish Club comes from a social club founded in the late 1700s dedicated to enjoying gourmet food and strong drinks. Today, the tradition continues with an impressive selection of wine and delicious seafood items, including shrimp, oyster, flounder, Cobia, tuna, grouper, and Mahi Mahi.

Drunken Jack’s Restaurant

Drunken Jack’s offers some of the best seafood in Murrells Inlet in a unique setting. If you visit during the summer, you will see the famous residents of Goat Island behind the restaurant from the patio! Or head inside and enjoy your seafood in the lounge as you listen to live music from local artists.

Wicked Tuna

Wicked Tuna offers a premier waterfront dining experience unlike any other seafood restaurant in town. They operate on a “Hook to Plate” process since the Wicked Tuna team has its own fishing fleet and fish house. This guarantees that seafood is distributed within 24 hours of coming off the boat. Now that’s fresh seafood! They are best known for their sushi, but you can also order tasty appetizers like tempura fried shrimp and oysters Rockefeller.

Costa Coastal Kitchen

If you are looking for a romantic dinner spot during your getaway, we recommend Costa Coastal Kitchen. Their menu features delicious pasta entrees complemented by fresh scallops, shrimp, or mussels.

Luxury Murrells Inlet Vacation Rentals for Families

Visit the seafood capital of South Carolina and enjoy the best seafood in Murrells Inlet at one of our many local restaurants. Or stay with BASK Away and let us bring the seafood to the comfort of your vacation rental with our in-home chef services. Our Murrells Inlet vacation rentals are centrally located to everything our slice of paradise has to offer. Book your South Carolina retreat in the seafood capital of the state today!