Lifelong Local's Guide
Restaurants
The Seafood Capital of South Carolina. Fresh catch, cold drinks, and sunset views on the Marshwalk — straight from a local who’s eaten at all of them.
- 6 restaurants listed
- 3 accessible by kayak
“Murrells Inlet is the Seafood Capital of South Carolina for a reason. Hot Fish Club has been here since 1977. Lee’s Inlet Kitchen since 1948. These aren’t tourist traps — they’re institutions.”
— Murrells Inlet Kayak, Lifelong Resident
— Murrells Inlet Kayak, Lifelong Resident
Local Favorites
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Seafood
Kayak Access
Hot Fish Club
Murrells Inlet institution since 1977
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 (1,923 Reviews)
Bar & Grill
Kayak Access
Bovine's World Famous Waterfront Bar & Grill
Waterfront bar with live music on the Marshwalk
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.4 (1,654 Reviews)
Seafood
Kayak Access
Lee's Inlet Kitchen
Old-school Lowcountry seafood since 1948
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 (987 Reviews)
Bar & Grill
Kayak Access
Creek Ratz
Casual waterfront eats and cold drinks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3 (743 Reviews)
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Paddle to Lunch
Several Marshwalk restaurants have docks or waterfront access — you can literally paddle up and tie off for lunch.