formal Dining

Bonefish Grill    $$$

8703 Highway 17 Bypass S / phone: 843-215-4374
Not super upscale in ambiance, but with more of a classy casual atmosphere, the Bonefish Grill is limited national chain that began on the east coast and prides itself on serving quality wood-grilled seafood. Each location has it's own variation of menu offerings taking in local freshness as part of the equation. / Wine pairings with entrees are offered and a full bar with hand-crafted cocktails is on premises. / Open 4 pm daily for dinner

Capt. Dave's Dockside Restaurant    $$$

4037 Highway 17 Business / phone: 843-651-8688
With great waterfront views in Murrells Inlet, Dockside is known for fresh seafood, the menu also includes steaks & chicken as well as steamed lobster & pasta dishes. The bill of fare contains seasonal chef specials & a choice of charcoal grilled & fried sections. A 3-course prix fixe menu with entree, appetizer & dessert is offered at dinner. More formal indoor dining is accompanied by casual outdoor dining by the fireplace on the deck. / Open nightly for dinner at 4 pm / Sunday dinner from Noon to 8 pm

Greg Normans Australian Grille    $$$

4930 Highway 17 South / Barefoot Landing / phone: 843-361-0000
With an elegant ambiance not often found in beach towns, this place bills itself as the upper crust of down under dining. Greg Normans signature restaurant, the menu is more steak and pasta than seafood, but it is on there too! Wood-fired grilled entrees, decadent desserts, crisp green salads & appetizers can make for a delightful evening as one gazes over the impressive view of the Intracoastal Waterway. Casual fare is available from Shark Pub menu & offered nightly.

Landry's    $$$

Celebrity Circle / Broadway at the Beach / phone: 843-444-1010
A gulf coast themed eatery, Landry's is an upscale chain restaurant where signature is quality seafood & it rarely disappoints. The ambiance is breezy but genteel, a great place for a special night out, or a lovely spot for lunch! They serve Bountiful seafood platters, Landry’s Famous Salad Bowl & a host of seafood & steak dishes to suit every taste. The appetizers & desserts are also on the superb list as frequent visitors keep coming back for more.

Sawgrass Room at Pawleys Plantation    $$$

70 Tanglewood Drive / phone: 843-237-6100
Part of the Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, this dining room is open on a limited basis & offers a fine dining experience, ideal for special occasions. The elegant atmosphere & gourmet food create a memorable evening, the menu includes seafood, butcher block & chef special entrees & house salad & dessert comes with entrees. A popular Sunday Brunch is a perfect family affair. / Breakfast served daily / dinner Thursday & Friday evenings from 6 to 9 pm / Plantation Sunday Brunch 11 am to 2 pm