(Left) Rockefellers Raw Bar; (right) The Oyster Rock.

Rockefellers Raw Bar 
3613 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, (843) 361-9677
Rockefellerrawbar.com
For 20 years Rockefellers has served its inventive seafood specialties, including, of course, oysters steamed or raw on the half-shell, fried, Rockefeller style, or in a shooter (beer or vodka), plus steam kettles (made-to-order Lowcountry boils), plus spicy shrimp, Asian tuna, bacon-wrapped scallops, seafood soups and gumbos, salads, along with sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken dishes, and more. The casual restaurant/bar is beloved by North Myrtle Beach locals, returning visitors, and seafood enthusiasts.

Clark’s Seafood & Chop House
720 Hwy 17, Little River, (843) 399-8888
Clarksseafoodandchophouse.com
Catering to casual-fine dining enthusiasts along the Grand Strand, Clark’s delights all with its fresh seafood menu for lunch and dinner. She crab soup, scallops wrapped in hickory smoked bacon, flounder, crab cakes and so much more. For steak lovers, an array of choices await, from tender prime rib and flavorful beef short ribs to juicy pork chops. With a scenic marina waterfront setting on the Intracoastal Waterway, Clark’s offers an exceptional dining experience. Also visit Clark’s sister properties: The Oyster Rock and The Boundary House in nearby Calabash, N.C.

The Oyster Rock
9931 Nance St., Calabash, NC, (910) 579-6875
Theoysterrock.com
Situated along the famed historic Calabash River Waterfront, The Oyster Rock, part of a family of fine area restaurants, opened in 2018 and has been satisfying patrons ever since, with an array of fresh seafood sourced from nearby boats, pork, beef, and chicken dishes, and more. With a spacious interior, outdoor patio, riverside tiki bar, and a blend of modern and Southern traditional design, the spotlight is on their specialty: oysters. Whether pit-roasted, Rockefeller, stewed, raw, Ragin’ Cajun, or more, you must savor them all!

(Left) Russell’s Seafood Grill; (right) Pawleys Raw Bar.

Russell’s Seafood Grill
4906 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 
(843) 651-0553
Russellsseafood.com
Like stepping into a fisherman’s hideaway from a bygone era, Russell’s is well known for its fresh fish, grilled oysters, crab cakes, raw bar and seafood platters. Add in pasta, chicken, burgers, steaks, sandwiches, and starters such as parmesan crab and shrimp dip, tender fried calamari, conch fritters and more, and you’ll understand why Russell’s survived not only Hurricane Hugo but thrives in Murrells Inlet. Don’t forget to inquire about the chef’s specials and keep your fingers crossed that they’re serving the delectable Grouper Creole during your visit. Enjoy the elevated Inlet views and nautical décor. 

Bubba’s Fish Camp and Smoke House
1565 21st Ave N. Myrtle Beach,
(843) 839-0505
Bubbasfishcamp.com
Bubba’s Fish Camp & Smoke House in Myrtle Beach, a sister restaurant to Bubba’s Fish Shack in Surfside Beach, stands out for its seafood and smoked BBQ offerings. Bubbas, part of the Divine Dining family, impresses with its “fish camp” style and diverse menu offerings. Seafood, including catfish, crab cakes, popcorn shrimp, flounder, grouper, and blackened mahi-mahi, meets smokehouse platters featuring slow-smoked chicken, pulled pork, brisket, steaks, ribs and wings. Additionally, patrons can enjoy peel and eat shrimp, oysters on the half-shell, mussels and much more.

Pawleys Raw Bar
9448 Ocn. Hwy, Pawleys Island,
(843) 979-2722
Pawleysrawbar.com
Welcome to the “seafood shack” of the Divine Dining group, where you can enjoy Lowcountry boil pots, hot hushpuppies, steamed or fried “Bangin’” shrimp, she crab soup, fish tacos, fresh catches, crab legs, sandwiches, soups, salads, steaks, platters and burgers. This laid-back fish camp-style spot features rustic décor, made-to-order dishes, scrumptious desserts, and oysters and clams on the half-shell, steamed or raw. Its varied menu satisfies even the pickiest eaters. A cherished South Strand favorite, it draws both locals and visitors because of its exceptional cuisine and Lowcountry charm.