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Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet, SC

Hot Fish Club

4.6
4.6
2319 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The original Hot and Hot Fish Club was founded in the late 1700’s by the planters of All Saints Parish. The social club was dedicated to epicurean pursuits; gourmet food, strong drinks and festive times. The first club was said to be on Drunken Jack Island, located just a few miles south from here. Members of the original club described their past time spent on the island as the “happiest hours of their lives.” The Club was dismantled and finally laid to rest after the Civil War. An ever shifting sand bar off the coast of Huntington Beach State Park is all that remains of the original site. The Hot Fish Club today is located in the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand. Hot Fish Club remains a favorite gathering place today for discriminating locals and is open to everyone seeking Great Food, Great Drink, and Lively Conversation, in the spirit of those earlier revelers. We pride ourselves on our personal service and our desire to satisfy each guest.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 357-9175
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Garden City/Murrells Inlet
  • Cross street
    Ocean Hwy
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 2,319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Myrtle Beach

    Hot spot

  • Myrtle Beach

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Fish Club delights with "amazing food," a "comprehensive but not routine" menu, and "excellent service." Diners enjoy fresh seafood like the "lobster pot pie" and "sea bass," alongside a beautiful marsh view. While some mention seating issues, the "relaxed atmosphere" and "efficient" staff make it a "must-visit" spot.

2,319 Reviews
  1. anthony

    VIP

    Naples

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 8 locals always look forward to dining at Hot Fish. The owner and staff are very accommodating and the food and drinks are repeatedly great. Highly recommend.

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  2. Sherry

    VIP

    Charleston

    79 reviews

    3.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m going to be honest here. I go here for the crab legs and mashed potatoes. When I want crab legs not from a buffet, I go here. My husband had the cioppino, he said it was ok.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I dine at the Hot Fish Club frequently, and the food never disappoints. Our meal yesterday set the bar even higher than usual. We both had the lobster special, and it was amazing.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Hot Fish serves excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Summer is best as the lawn and gazebo offer more dining options and more people watching. The service is solid and they are efficient in getting meals out hot. Their menu is comprehensive, but not routine. My only complaint the night we ate out is that there was a raucous feud between two "friends" in our dining area that continued way longer than should be allowed in a public forum.

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  5. Ardia

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our oldest daughter (31) picked Hot Fish for her birthday dinner. It was so good!! Our server was so sweet. The food was amazing, we ate it all before I thought to take pictures. The only “problem “ was we were seated close to a door that went outside and anytime it opened the cold air hit us. Nothing g that would stop me from going there again.

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  6. Sandy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love The Hot Fish Club. The food is always perfect, and the staff goes above and beyond.

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  7. norah

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect, as always. Our go to are least once a month!

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  8. Robin

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice! Food was very good. Loved the painting in the walls

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  9. John

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. We go there often, and it always the best food in Murrells Inlet. It’s worth the visit.

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  10. Mary

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood. I like the porch area because it is quieter. The only problem was that it was cold and some people would come in and leave the door open.

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FAQs

Hot Fish Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 357-9175.

Hot Fish Club is rated 4.6 stars by 2319 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hot Fish Club

4911 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    Garden City/Murrells Inlet
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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