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Perrone's Restaurant and Bar
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.9(544)World Cuisine with a Mediterranean Focus - Complete Chophouse Menu with USDA Prime (In-House) Dry Aged Beef, Local Wagyu Beef, Complete with Compound Butters, Sauces, and Steakhouse Sides - Responsibly Sourced, Fresh Local Seafood - Craft Cocktail Bar - Extensive Award Winning Wine List - Upscale Dining in a Casual, Laid Back Atmosphere with Local Art Laden Walls, Low Lighting, and Relaxing Jazz Music (P.S. We are not an Italian Restaurant! )Bistro 217
$$$$•American•4.9(1,907)Bistro 217 offers an eclectic menu that features seafood, steak, pasta and other delicious dishes. Owners Anne Hardee and Adam Kirby who was elected Chef Ambassador of South Carolina have created a culinary haven. Guests can gather indoors with our new interior design or in our energetic courtyard where you may enjoy libations and savory cuisine. You can begin your dining experience at Bistro 217 with our famous Tomato, Crab & Jalapeno soup or Blackened Chicken Nachos. A main course of Herb-encrusted Grouper with a caper brown butter or Grilled Filet Mignon with seared shrimp will please the palate. The lunch menu offers sandwiches and burgers, as well as tasty fish tacos. Don't forget the incredible array of in-house made desserts and icecreams, you won't want to skip! Bistro 217 has reviews in publications like Southern Living and Grand Strand Magazine.
Caffe Piccolo
$$$$•Italian•4.8(1,149)Escape to Italy when visiting Caffe Piccolo. This authentic Italian eatery specializes in hearty, flavorful fare, featuring the freshest ingredients on the Grand Strand. Caffe Piccolo sources seafood locally, as well as produce and homegrown herbs, working with regional and ethical vendors. The menu is packed with delectable dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads and flavorful entrees. Entrees include land and sea choices, plus pasta dishes. Entrees include bread and your choice of soup or salad.
Caffe Piccolo features a comprehensive wine list, featuring imported and domestic selections. Dine indoors or outdoors on a beautiful patio, alongside a warm, open hearth.Rustic Table
$$$$•Southern•4.8(1,372)Rustic Table brings comfort food and home-style dining to Pawley's Island.
Chive Blossom Cafe
$$$$•Low Country•4.8(929)Lunch is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dinner reservations are recommended for the indoor dining room. Please note that indoor reservations are not transferable to our outdoor courtyard.
Our outdoor courtyard operates on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the weather. If you have a large party, please call the restaurant at 843-237-1438.
Chive Blossom Restaurant & Bar is one of Pawleys Island’s most popular dining destinations. Shaded by iconic Lowcountry live oaks, the establishment is owned by Paul Kelly and Trina Renualt, culinary professionals who skillfully combine their expertise to create Southern classics with a twist, along with delicious dishes inspired by Mediterranean, French, and Asian cuisine.
Trina’s crab soup is a local favorite. Enjoy a variety of specialty salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.Pawleys Tap House & Grill
$$$$•American•4.5(41)Pawleys Taphouse & Grill is the only self pour taproom on the Grand Strand. With 40 self-pour beer taps, this is a beer lover’s paradise. In addition to our “Wall of Beer” we offer amazing cocktails and plenty of wine choices. We’re all about great food, friends, beer, and fun. Did you say private event? We also offer onsite catering in our private room as well as offsite catering! Come make new memories with us at Pawleys Taphouse & Grill.
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- BBenDetroit / Eastern Michigan •15 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoI liked it .. certainly not the worst and a little better tan OK. Had the shrimp and grits (with andouille!) and 4 outta 5. I’d go back, but not a gotta goMore infoGulfstream Cafe - Priority Seating$$$$• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.6
- JjeffreySouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was great, but what really made the evening excellent was Jamie, our server. He was extremely knowledgeable on all the food and attentive. If you're looking for the best spot in the inlet, this is it!!!More infoHot Fish Club$$$$• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.8
- KKeithGoldSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoPawleys Tap House is always an excellent choice. Great food, excellent service and the best beer wall in the area.More infoPawleys Tap House & Grill$$$$• American• Pawleys Island•4.5
- KKahealaniMiami - Dade •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe had a great experience at the Independent. The service overall was excellent, and our waitress Natasha was incredible!More infoThe Independent$$$$• Seafood• Georgetown•4.7
- WWillSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food here is simply superb! We both had steaks, a filet and a dry aged ribeye. Outstanding! Perrone’s is not inexpensive but when you want the night to be special you can’t go wrong hereMore infoPerrone's Restaurant and Bar$$$$• Steakhouse• Pawleys Island•4.9
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Discover Pawleys Island
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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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Pawleys Island. Our customers recommend Bistro 217, Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining and Frank's Outback - Outside Dining
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