Food scene
Fire & Smoke
411 79th Ave NNice Southern Gastropub. Upscale
Great Breakfast/Lunch spot. A definite step up from the pancake houses.
113 locals recommend
Blueberry's Grill
7931 N Kings HwyGreat Breakfast/Lunch spot. A definite step up from the pancake houses.
Croissants Bakery & Bistro
8014 N Kings HwyGreat local Bakery. Great lunch.
Fish market or restaurant. I have purchased local shrimp and seafood there.
38 locals recommend
Mr. Fish Seafood Restaurant
6401 N Kings HwyFish market or restaurant. I have purchased local shrimp and seafood there.
Hot Tomato
406 21st Ave NMy favorite pizza
A local fav for BBQ. You should try the Cracklins - the pork rinds with pimento cheese - a must try in South Carolina.
13 locals recommend
Brisket
1501 Hwy 17 SA local fav for BBQ. You should try the Cracklins - the pork rinds with pimento cheese - a must try in South Carolina.
Great food. Upscale, don't get it confused with Hamburger Joe's that is nearby. On the marsh.
57 locals recommend
Joe's Bar & Grill
810 Conway StGreat food. Upscale, don't get it confused with Hamburger Joe's that is nearby. On the marsh.
Sightseeing
Historic and beautiful gardens with amazing sculptures. Includes a small zoo! Optional boat tour to learn the history of the local plantations. Some evening programs where you walk through the beautifully lit gardens, music and dining.
329 locals recommend
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Historic and beautiful gardens with amazing sculptures. Includes a small zoo! Optional boat tour to learn the history of the local plantations. Some evening programs where you walk through the beautifully lit gardens, music and dining.
Waccamaw outfitters
4 Elm StKayak Tours or Boat Tours of the Waccamaw River, ask for my friend Kent.
Crazy Sister Marina
4123 US-17 BUSReasonable kayak and paddle board rentals at Murrells Inlet.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Happy Hours and Small Plates
Almost every local restaurant (non chain) has happy hour specials. Many have fabulous small plate specials that can be an entire meal.
Ways to save
Crowded Dining
Make reservations for dining a day or more in advance, or dine early. An hour wait for a table is fairly common in the summer.