Pawleys Island Restaurants
Make a free reservation
Visa Dining Collection
Get exclusive access to primetime reservations at some of the country's hottest restaurants
Book for dinner tonight in South Carolina
Introducing OpenTable Icons
Check out diners' favorite restaurants in Pawleys Island
Updated on
Diners’ Choice Awards are based on where your fellow diners book, dine, and review. Only verified diners get to review restaurants on OpenTable, so our data doesn’t lie.
Outdoor dining in South Carolina
See what locals rave about in Pawleys Island
- RRobertSouth Carolina •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful dining experience at the charming The George Hotel. The crab cakes and red drum were delicious.More infoThe IndependentPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Georgetown•4.7
- CCherylSouth Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoFour of us had dinner together to celebrate my birthday after visiting Brookgreen Gardens to view Nights of a Thousand Candles. Our server was helpful and accommodating without hovering. He worked with the chef to provide a delicious vegan dish meal for me and helped me select a wine that everyone enjoyed. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely return.More infoPerrone's Restaurant and BarPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pawleys Island•4.8
- LLarryLos Angeles •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoWhat an amazing experience. The waitress was so friendly and thorough about the menu and specials. Oysters Rockefeller were the best we’ve had and the crab cake dinner with plenty to share. Salad has all of the yummy ingredients so we recommend. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back soon!More infoGulfstream Cafe - Priority SeatingPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.7
- MMikeVIPPhiladelphia County •10 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 29, 2024My 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.More infoHot Fish ClubPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Garden City/Murrells Inlet•4.6
- RRobertaWashington, D.C. Area •15 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 6, 2024Food was delicious & served hot. Good service by Kimberly.More infoTuscany BistroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pawleys Island•4.3
Restaurant experiences trending in South Carolina
Get inspired by our collections of the top restaurants in Pawleys Island
These 12 Charleston restaurants crush the outdoor dining game
Charleston’s best restaurants for outdoor dining come with breathtaking views, scenic streetside tables, and charming patios.
12 quintessential date-night restaurants in Charleston
Charleston’s cobblestone streets and candlelit verandas scream romance, and that Lowcountry charm also defines its best date-night restaurants. Window seats and fried fish baskets take the edge off first-date nerves at an oyster bar. For dinner and dancing, there’s a multi-level hotspot with killer sunset views. Proposals mean a nautical dining room at a waterfront beauty. This guide pairs Charleston restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Charleston’s 12 best date-night restaurants.
Charleston’s 8 Greatest Restaurants
Together, these old and new restaurants offer a snapshot of the best of Charleston dining right now.
11 stellar special-occasion restaurants in Charleston
Charleston’s got a celebratory soul, and food is practically a religion here. Which explains why its special-occasion restaurants are forces to be reckoned with. While many of its most festive restaurants are in its historic downtown, surrounded by views of horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets, others are on some of the smaller islands, complete with stunning coastal views. Whether you’re ringing in a birthday, anniversary, promotion, or simply just because, the city’s thriving restaurant scene has the ideal spot. Read on for a guide to 11 special-occasion worthy restaurants in Charleston to book now.
The best places to grab a drink in Charleston
Charleston’s best bars range from high-end cocktail lounges to charming wine bars and tried-and-true neighborhood escapes.
6 New Restaurants to Book in Charleston This Spring
What defines Southern hospitality more than a steaming communal table of Lowcountry boil or shrimp and grits? While those standbys, fueled by the bounty of the surrounding creeks and rivers, still form the soul of Charleston dining, the Holy City is expanding its culinary universe. These new restaurants, ranging from the city’s only food hall to an Indian fusion restaurant, pay tribute to Charleston’s history while increasing its global appeal.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Pawleys Island. Our customers recommend Frank's Restaurant - Inside Dining, Bistro 217 and Frank's Outback - Outside Dining
As of Jan 8, 2025 there are 9 restaurants in Pawleys Island. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
On OpenTable we support all cuisines. Find American, Southern, Italian, Low Country, Steakhouse and more. Use our filters to find exactly what you’re looking for and make your reservation today.
Yes! We partner with restaurants in Pawleys Island who deliver with Toast, Postmates, Uber Eats, Olo, ChowNow.
Yes, you can also see restaurants near you offering takeout.
Yes! OpenTable provides free, convenient and trusted options to book the best restaurants in Pawleys Island either on OpenTable or directly with the restaurant.
Yes, we partner with a third party to bring back menu information for restaurants near you.
Explore OpenTable
- Pee Dee River Rice Planters Historic District
- Heritage Golf Club
- Litchfield Beach
- Indigo
- Sue's Way
- The Founders Club
- Tradition Golf Club
- Barrett
- Sea Spray
- High Hammock
- Kitchens Creek
- Sea Gull Golf Course
- Sea Lov-ie
- Litchfield Country Club
- Davis
- Mr. Bug's Summer House
- Blue Dolphin
- Ocean Anchor
- Ocean Rest
- Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club