Seafood Capital of SC
Restaurants in
Murrells Inlet
The freshest shrimp, the best oysters, and Lowcountry cooking done right — all within a shrimp's throw of the tidal marsh.
What Makes Murrells Inlet Different
This isn't a tourist seafood trap. Murrells Inlet has been a commercial fishing village for generations — which means the fish on your plate arrived off a local boat that morning. Restaurants here take their sourcing seriously. Whether you're sitting on a dock with a bucket of steamed oysters or settled in at a white-tablecloth spot over she-crab soup, you're eating the real thing.
Must-Try Dishes
- Shrimp & Grits — The Lowcountry classic. Creamy stone-ground grits topped with fresh local shrimp, bacon, and a rich tasso ham gravy. Order it at least once.
- She-Crab Soup — Rich, cream-based crab bisque made with blue crab roe — a true SC delicacy. Warming and deeply savory.
- Steamed Oysters by the Dozen — Local oysters, steamed in the shell and served with crackers, cocktail sauce, and melted butter. Simple, perfect.
- Deviled Crab — A Lowcountry staple: blue crab meat seasoned with spices and baked in the shell. Street food elevated to an art form.
- Fried Flounder — Whole or filleted, fresh-caught flounder lightly breaded and fried golden. Comes with hush puppies and coleslaw.
Bring the Lowcountry Home
Can't get enough? Take the flavors of Murrells Inlet back with you.
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Where to eat
Meal stops worth planning around
Keep these meal stops close: an easy first bite, a casual reset, and one dinner that gives the trip a better evening.
One Nicer Dinner
Marsh Walk Sunset Dinner
Marsh Walk Sunset Dinner
Casual Seafood That Feels Local
