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- SSophieSouth Carolina •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe love this place our favorite in Pawleys Island SCMore infoPerrone's Restaurant and BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pawleys Island•4.9
- DDougCharlotte •1 review5.0Dined 1 day ago2nd time there and it’s been fantastic both times!More infoHot Fish ClubPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.7
- CCaroleSouth Carolina •15 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoI celebrated my 72nd birthday at Gulfstream Café, and I couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful evening. Our table overlook the marsh and we saw a beautiful sunset. I ordered the Grouper Francese and it was delicious. Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday night with friends.More infoGulfstream Cafe - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.7
- MMikeSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined on 6 Mar 2025Always a great experience, as well as the service, food, and atmosphere as well, we love some California dreaming, can’t go wrong, bring your friends toMore infoCalifornia Dreaming - Surfside BeachPrice: Moderate• American• Myrtle Beach•4.6
- WWilliamVIPSouthwest Indiana / Tri-State Area •5 reviews5.0Dined on 28 Feb 2025Daniel - our waiter - was excellent and provided several suggestions to consider! Our appetizer dinner was Outstanding!More infoInlet Prohibition Company Bar and RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Murrells Inlet•4.3
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The history of Murrells Inlet is rich and diverse. Native American tribes, Spanish explorers, English colonists, and even pirates have called Murrells Inlet home. Today it is a quiet but colorful fishing village perfect for relaxing and watching the colors of the sky at sunset. If you're hungry for seafood, restaurants here serve the best in the area. Carefully prepared scallops and mussels, crispy crab cakes, and salmon piccata may tempt you. Or try their southern favorites: shrimp and grits, seafood and corn chowder, or lobster pot pie. And who can resist their crab or lobster grilled cheese? If you’re in the mood for something more “down to earth,” a bacon, egg and cheeseburger aims to please. Whether you’re in the mood for excellent seafood or more land-based deliciousness, Murrells Inlet is always the place to be.
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The most romantic restaurant in Garden City/Murrells Inlet is Gulfstream Cafe - Priority Seating