- Seafood and Steak Restaurant, Grill, and Lounge
Drunken Jack’s
Waterfront Seafood & Steaks Since 1979
- Steaks
- Seafood
- Waterfront
- MarshWalk
- Outdoor Seating
About
Drunken Jack’s has been serving the Marshwalk since 1979, and it still carries that old-school Lowcountry charm — dark wood paneling, a long wooden bar, and a sprawling patio with panoramic views of the inlet. The menu covers seafood, steaks, and burgers, built around a recipe from a former South Carolina Chef of the Year, so it’s a solid pick whether you’re after fresh local catch or something heartier. It’s family dining at its core, but the lower-level lounge and tiki bar out back give it a livelier edge once the sun starts going down.
Local Insider Tip
Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 4–7pm, with $8 draft flights and drink specials at the bar — a good excuse to grab a seat before the dinner rush. The world-famous hushpuppies with honey butter are the one thing almost every regular mentions, so don't skip them even if you're saving room for dinner. Live music runs on both the indoor and outdoor stages most nights, and the tiki bar out back is the spot for it in warm weather. Reservations aren't typically taken, so weekend evenings can mean a wait — locals tend to go early or aim for lunch to beat the line.
Kayak Access
Drunken Jack's has some of the best dock access on the whole Marshwalk, sitting right over the water with space for boats to tie up close to the restaurant. Paddling in from Morse Park Landing gets you into the creek quickly, and the channel opens up right along this stretch of the boardwalk. Land near the available dock space or beach your kayak on the accessible bank nearby, then walk straight up to the patio. This section of the Marshwalk draws steady boat traffic, especially around happy hour and sunset, so keep to the margins of the channel as you paddle in.
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Details
- 4031 US-17 BUS Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- (843)-651-2044
- Daily: 11:30am – 10pm
- $$ — Moderate
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