(Left to right) Rockefellers Raw Bar; Clark’s Seafood & Chop House; Russell’s Seafood Grill is a longtime culinary favorite in Murrells Inlet.
The Oyster Rock
9931 Nance St., Calabash, NC, (910) 579-6875
Theoysterrock.com
Along the famed historic Calabash River Waterfront, The Oyster Rock, part of a family of fine area restaurants, opened in early 2018 and has been the talk of the town ever since. Their menu boasts an array of seafood, sourced from nearby boats, alongside pork, beef, and chicken dishes. 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, savor them all.
Rockefellers Raw Bar
3613 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, (843) 361-9677
Rockefellersrawbar.com
Rockefellers is famous for its inventive seafood menu featuring classic baked oysters Rockefeller, fried and raw oysters, various clam preparations, spicy shrimp, bacon-wrapped scallops, seafood soups and gumbos, salads and eight varieties of steam kettles featuring Lowcountry boil favorites. Sandwiches, burgers, steaks and more round out the menu.
Russell’s Seafood Grill
4906 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, (843) 651-0553
Russellsseafood.com
Russell’s, a cherished Murrells Inlet seafood eatery since the 1940s, and moved across the street after Hurricane Hugo, is renowned for fresh fish, grilled oysters, crab cakes, and seafood platters. With pasta, chicken, burgers, steaks, and sandwiches, Russell’s has garnered a loyal following. Don’t forget to inquire about the chef’s specials.
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. Among the newest in the Divine Dining family, Bubbas impresses with its “fish camp” style and diverse menu offerings. Bubba’s boasts an extensive seafood menu and an array of smoky goodness with authentic smokehouse offerings.
Big Tuna Restaurant and Raw Bar
807 Front St., Georgetown, (843) 546-1045
Bigtunarawbar.com
Indulge in a wide-ranging menu at Big Tuna (The Old Fish House) on Georgetown’s historic Harbor Walk. Choose from seared or tartar tuna, grouper, shrimp, and scallops, perfectly fried. They offer fresh flounder, handpicked blue crab, and raw oysters. Land lovers enjoy burgers, chicken/steak sandwiches, salads, and ribeye steak.
Clark’s Seafood & Chop House
720 Hwy 17, Little River, (843) 399-8888
Clarksseafoodandchophouse.com
Clark’s, a North Strand staple, offers fresh seafood and delectable steaks, catering to casual-fine dining enthusiasts along the Grand Strand. Delight in a variety of seafood options, including crab cakes, blackened tuna, and the catch of the day, alongside signature dishes like shrimp, scallops and grits, and mouthwatering salmon. For steak lovers, an array of choices awaits, from prime rib and beef short ribs to pork chops. A scenic marina waterfront setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. Also visit Clark’s sister properties: Oyster Rock and The Boundary House in Calabash, N.C.
Pawleys Raw Bar
9448 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, (843) 979-2722
Pawleysrawbar.com
Welcome to the “seafood shack” of the Divine Dining family, where Lowcountry boil pots, hot hushpuppies, shrimp (steamed or fried “Bangin”), she crab soup, fish tacos, fresh catches, crab legs, sandwiches, soups & salads, steaks, and burgers await. This casual fish camp-style eatery boasts made-to-order entrees, delectable desserts, and, of course, oysters and clams on the half-shell (steamed or raw). Its diverse menu pleases even the pickiest eaters.
