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Perrone's Restaurant and Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(374)World Cuisine with a Mediterranean Focus - Complete Chophouse Menu with USDA Prime (In-House) Dry Aged Beef, Local Wagyu Beef, Complete with Compound Butters, Sauces, and Steakhouse Sides - Responsibly Sourced, Fresh Local Seafood - Craft Cocktail Bar - Extensive Award Winning Wine List - Upscale Dining in a Casual, Laid Back Atmosphere with Local Art Laden Walls, Low Lighting, and Relaxing Jazz Music (P.S. We are not an Italian Restaurant! )Bistro 217
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(1,491)Bistro 217 offers an eclectic menu that features seafood, steak, pasta and other delicious dishes. Owners Anne Hardee and Adam Kirby who was elected Chef Ambassador of South Carolina have created a culinary haven. Guests can gather indoors or in the newly renovated courtyard where you may enjoy libations and savory cuisine. You can begin your dining experience at Bistro 217 with an appetizer of Asian ribs or petite crab cakes with a lemon aioli. A main course of Herb-encrusted Grouper with a caper brown butter or Grilled Filet Mignon with seared shrimp will please the palate. The lunch menu offers sandwiches and burgers, as well as tasty fish tacos. Don't forget the incredible array of in-house made desserts and icecreams, you won't want to skip! Bistro 217 has reviews in publications like Southern Living and Grand Strand Magazine.
Frank's Outback - Outside Dining
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,427)Frank’s Outback has 45 seats inside the building and interestingly, the patrons get to walk through the open kitchen to enter the dining room. Once inside, you sense a warm welcoming atmosphere. The walls are painted in a cool blue with original artwork on the walls. White tablecloths, candle light, hand polished silverware and glassware grace the tables. There are also 100 seats outside, set in a garden setting under a canopy of trees. The outdoor seats are covered and not affected by weather. In the Fall and Winter guests are warmed by infrared heaters and the large outdoor fireplace.Rustic Table
Price: Moderate•Southern•4.8(1,146)Rustic Table brings comfort food and home-style dining to Pawley's Island.
Caffe Piccolo
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(925)Escape to Italy when visiting Caffe Piccolo. This authentic Italian eatery specializes in hearty, flavorful fare, featuring the freshest ingredients on the Grand Strand. Caffe Piccolo sources seafood locally, as well as produce and homegrown herbs, working with regional and ethical vendors. The menu is packed with delectable dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads and flavorful entrees. Entrees include land and sea choices, plus pasta dishes. Entrees include bread and your choice of soup or salad.
Caffe Piccolo features a comprehensive wine list, featuring imported and domestic selections. Dine indoors or outdoors on a beautiful patio, alongside a warm, open hearth.Quigley's Pint & Plate
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(55)Quigley's Pint & Plate, in Pawleys Island, crafts a modern interpretation of elevated pub grub in its relaxing restaurant with English pub-inspired décor and in-house handcrafted brews. The spicy pimento cheese blend and the fried green tomatoes topped with blackened shrimp, goat cheese, and Thai chili glaze are updated and delicious versions of classic Southern dishes. Some of Quigley's Pint & Plate's specialty entrées include the pub steak topped with gorgonzola cheese and red-eye gravy, the beer-battered cod fish tacos, the chicken and waffles with honey-pecan butter and sausage gravy, and the veggie-friendly and hand-made vegan burger. Quigley's Pint & Plate also hosts trivia nights and features daily happy hour specials with discounted drinks and appetizers, making it a great spot for a fun night out!
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- AAngelaVIPSouth Carolina •27 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent service. Excellent meal!! We are always happy at Perrone’s!!More infoPerrone's Restaurant and BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pawleys Island•4.9
- EEricVIPSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoSecond time dinning at The Independent. Our waiter was Hunter and he was awesome. Started with mussels, and we had Tile Fish and blackened Red fish. Finished off with Chocolate cake. Highly recommend!More infoThe IndependentPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Georgetown•4.5
- RRonVIPNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways great food and service always impeccable!!!More infoHot Fish ClubPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.7
- AAnnSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoOur party of 5 was seated at the best location. Service by Gabby was great, good and was great, came before expected, we all enjoyed our selections.More infoGulfstream Cafe - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.6
- JJamieSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 9, 2025Great food and service, friendly server. Will go back next time we’re in townMore infoPawleys Tap House & GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Pawleys Island•4.3
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Pawleys Island is one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast. In addition to featuring beautiful vacation homes and seaside bliss, Pawleys Island is also a small oasis for big flavor and classic Southern hospitality. This Southern hub hosts a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian, and pan-Asian. But classic barbecue and low-country dishes are the real sought-after favorites here. Enjoy she-crab soup dockside or a hearty bowl of shrimp and grits. For lunch, go for the pulled pork sandwich with a heaping bowl of Carolina peas and rice. You'll also find some bistros and bagel houses along with ice cream shops to top everything off with something sweet.
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