Written By Paul Grimshaw
Images By Taylor Fontaine & Scott Smallin
Bistro 217
10707 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
(843) 235-8217, Bistro217.com
Since 2004, Bistro 217 has set the bar high in Pawleys Island for lunch and dinner, melding Asian-Pacific tastes with Lowcountry staples – a winning combination. Locally sourced ingredients and chef/owner attention to detail is seen in each meal from the fried shrimp Bahn Mi, a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich, to the petite crabcakes, to fresh flounder brought in from local fishermen, they all work together to make this a crowd-pleasing, family friendly stop on the South Strand. Check out their sister restaurant, The Rustic Table, just next door as well.
South End Bistro
8151 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island
(843) 885-1519
Southendbistropi.com
Indoor/outdoor dining with in-season live music and heated outdoor bar, along with favorite Italian dishes, such as Eggplant Rollatini, Bruschetta, and excellent pizza, combine with staples such as crispy Brussel sprouts, PEI Mussels, Fondue Bacon and Mac, chicken wings and more. Try the Ribs &Shrimp, Shrimp Alla Vodka, fresh salmon, calzones, a kids menu, desserts and much more. Weather permitting South End Bistro’s outdoor dining pavilion is a favorite, or move inside when Mother Nature isn’t cooperating.
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
4269 Luck Ave., Little River
(843) 249-2601
Thebrentwoodrestaurant.com
Situated in an historic Victorian-era home, The Brentwood Restaurant serves French-inspired dishes with early bird menus, Wednesday night specials, a chef’s tasting menu, children’s menu and even ghost tours. A Wine Spectator winner (be sure to check out their Wine Club), the Brentwood has remained synonymous with fine dining in elegant, cozy surroundings. Chef Eric Masson (originally from France) has trained extensively and uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
