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Curry Seared Tuna Napoleon  - Bistro 217, Pawleys Island, SC

Bistro 217

4.9 (1404)
$31 to $50
American
10707 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 or in the newly renovated courtyard where you may enjoy libations and savory cuisine. You can begin your dining experience at Bistro 217 with an appetizer of Asian ribs or petite crab cakes with a lemon aioli. 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kirby/Chef Owner
  • Catering
    Currently we are not offering outside catering
  • Private party facilities
    No private event space available
  • Neighborhood
    Pawleys Island
  • Cross street
    Located on Hwy 17 (Ocean Hwy) South <br />Cross Street is Professional lane
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,404 people are saying

Bistro 217 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Food

  • South Carolina

    American

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Value

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Healthy

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Lively

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro 217 is a standout dining destination in Pawleys Island, renowned for its "delicious food" and "excellent service." Diners love the "relaxed atmosphere" and "inventive specials." The restaurant frequently receives high praise for its "friendly and attentive staff" and "beautiful presentations." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
1,404 Reviews
  1. Paul

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend for a wonderful night out! Be sure to call ahead for reservations. We will make this a regular stop when we are in the area!

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  2. John VIP

    South Carolina61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our last few visits here were not great as they had been in the past so we took a 6 month break. Happy to report it was back to its former glory for our taste buds. Every food item was fabulous and the service is always on point.

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  3. Paul

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was so friendly and wonderful. Our server was incredible and very friendly and polite. The bread/biscuits that are served as complimentary were amazing as well. The food itself was good, not great especially for the price. My wife’s pasta had pasta water in the bottom which made the sauce very thin. The chips that came with the kids chicken tenders were cold and had a weird spice on them, bbq or old bay? Not sure which. I had the braised ribs which were good. 1/4 of the meat was unedible fat. We would recommend this place to others but probably won’t be returning. It was a good first experience though.

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  4. Jessica

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic all around. Delicious food and great service. Extremely NICE and observant staff! Thank you for a wonderful evening. I’ll be back.

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  5. Lisa

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch and the waitress was awesome.

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  6. Larry

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Restaurants in the area Highly recommend. Wait staff was very Knowledgeable and attentive. Made our Anniversary a nice experience.

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  7. Charles

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal and great atmosphere. Staff was very friendly.

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  8. Kim

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat us in a dark corner at a very small table next to family with lots of kids moving around. We were a couple. We came in at 8PM (with long standing reservations) to avoid this. We should have asked to moved but noticed there were no other tables. Service and food was very good.

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  9. juliegb VIP

    South Carolina34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Bistro! Super food, service and cocktail/wine list. Don’t leave without getting homemade ice cream flight!

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  10. Carol

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We ate outside and it was very nice.

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FAQs

Bistro 217 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 235-8217.

Bistro 217 is rated 4.9 stars by 1404 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Google Map for Bistro 217

10707 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Hwy 17 (Ocean Hwy) South <br />Cross Street is Professional lane
  • Neighborhood
    Pawleys Island
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–3:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Kirby/Chef Owner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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