(Left to right) Hippie Hen House has a wide variety of tasty dishes; Crooked Oak Tavern celebrates the essence of the region; Austin’s Harvest is committed to farm-to table principles.

Austin’s Harvest Restaurant at Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr., Murrells Inlet, (843) 235-6030
Austinsharvestrestaurant.com
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Brookgreen Gardens, Austin’s Harvest Restaurant offers a tranquil escape, enticing visitors with a diverse menu. From soul-warming soups to delightful small plates and vibrant green options, indulge in lunch plates featuring mouthwatering burgers, sandwiches, fresh catch of the day, and flavorful penne pasta with succulent shrimp. Rooted in Farm-to-Table principles, Austin’s proudly sources local ingredients, including produce cultivated in Brookgreen’s own “Bethea’s Gardens.” 

Local Eat Drink Celebrate
10880 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Highland (Hammock Shops), (843) 314-0474
Pawleyslocal.com
Since 2020 the aptly named Local Eat Drink Celebrate has been a haven for locals (and visitors) seeking a fusion of hipster-meets-Colonial era ambiance with a focus on responsibly sourced cuisine. Housed within an enchanting historic building featuring centuries-old British brick walls, the restaurant exudes modern charm and old-world warmth with an unmissable modern art sensibility. Co-owner, general manager, and chef, John Dabrowski, takes pride in the locally and regionally sourced menu, which showcases delights like grass-fed beef from North Carolina, Geechie Boy grains from Edisto Island, and seafood is regionally sourced. With an emphasis on freshness, every dish, including shrimp, oysters, crab, and grouper, reflects the coastal region.

Crooked Oak Tavern
316 Laurel St., Conway, (843) 488-0007
Crookedoaktavern.com
Located in historic Conway, the Crooked Oak Tavern offers a delightful culinary experience with a commitment to farm-to-table practices specializing in hormone-free, organic and locally and regionally farmed meat, fish and produce. Open Mon through Saturday for lunch and dinner, the rustic ambiance complements a menu brimming with locally sourced delights including sandwiches and salads for lunch and a dinner menu loaded with appetizers, salads, steaks, and seafood along with bison, venison, pork chops and more. The Carolina crunchy Dijon flounder is a must-try.

Hippie Hen House
3256 US 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet
hippiehen.co
Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, the Hippie Hen House’s wide variety of offerings includes crispy brussels sprouts tossed with a balsamic reduction, Prestige Farm chicken tenders, a Lowcountry boil “Carolina Charcuterie” featuring locally sourced wild caught shrimp, sweet corn, potatoes, Andouille sausage and sweet onions. Then there’s the chicken bog balls, salads, chowders, weekday specials, wraps, sandwiches (hot and cold), seafood platters, hot vegetarian options, and more.