RESTAURANTS
ENJOY THE CUISINE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S HAMMOCK COAST
Post-Round Dining on the Trail:
A Bevy of Tasty Options
For most golfers, the second most important component of a successful golf vacation is the selection of restaurants. The Hammock Coast Golf Trail is nearly as famous for it’s diverse cuisine as it is for it’s golf courses. The two just seem to go hand-in-hand. We are pleased to introduce you to some of our favorites, all of which welcome golfers with open arms.
Rustic Table
Pawleys Island
10683 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Rustic Table brings comfort food and home style dining to Pawleys Island. Born at the former location of The Island Café and Deli in the heart of Pawleys Island, Anne Hardee and Adam Kirby, of Bistro 217 partner again to bring you Rustic Table. Along with their staff, Rustic Table brings you upscale Southern Food done right and from scratch. They provide a family-friendly environment and full bar. 843-314-0164
Caledonia Grillroom
Pawleys Island
369 Caledonia Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Caledonia’s Grillroom is located in our beautiful clubhouse, with magnificent views of the rice fields, Intercoastal waterway and
picturesque Par 4 18th hole. Caledonia’s Grillroom welcomes the public and is ideal for golfers, locals, visitors and business outings. Please enjoy our homemade soups, salads, wraps, seafood options, barbeque, burgers, heart smarts and daily specials. 843-237-3675
River Room
Georgetown
10683 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
The River Room turns 30 years old in 2014 and has been a Front Street, Georgetown staple ever since. Fresh (read: fresh-off-the-boat) seafood accompanies great salads and steaks. (843) 527-4110
Kudzu Bakery
Georgetown
120 King Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
With locations in Georgetown and Litchfield Beach, the Kudzu Bakery is a must-visit culinary outpost on the Hammock Coast Golf Trail, especially for those with a sweet tooth. Heralded by the likes of Southern Living, its key lime pie is legend. (843) 546-1847
True Blue Grillroom
Pawleys Island
900 Blue Stem
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Overlooking the lake on the Par 4 18th hole, True Blue’s Grillroom welcomes the public daily for breakfast, lunch and cocktails. Offering a casual atmosphere water and golf course views. Our grillroom is ideal for golfers, locals, visitors and business outings. Book your next party, church, civic or business meeting with us. We can accommodate groups of all sizes. 843-235-0900
Austin's Ocean One
Pawleys Island
1 Norris Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Renowned chef Bill Austin’s oceanfront fine-dining outpost is located at the Oceanfront Litchfield Inn but its clientele includes not only hotel guests but visitors and locals alike. From a traditional Lowcountry half-chicken with sautéed vegetables and pan gravy to the Asian-inspired seafood “Ring of Fire” dish, the food is every bit the equal of the attractive view from the dining room. (843) 235-8700
Pastaria
Pawleys Island
1359 Ocean Highway 17,
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
A long-time favorite of residents of and visitors to the Hammock Coast Golf Trail, Pastaria 811 is a straight-ahead Italian restaurant. Chicken parmigiana, veal marsala, pizza—all of the main Italian specialties are on the menu, and they are done very well. Also try the house-marinated Moggia Chicken over pasta for a less heralded but no less delicious option. (843) 237-5811
Drunken Jack's
Murrells Inlet
4031 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
One of Murrells Inlet’s institutions, Drunken Jack’s serves up what Lowcountry seafood is all about. With plenty of live entertainment, great she crab soup, fresh local shrimp and even frog legs on the menu, there is much to recommend Drunken Jack’s. (843) 651-2044
Island Cafe & Deli
Pawleys Island
10683 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Be it for a hamburger, a salad or some lobster, Island Café & Deli is a wonderful spot for a casual lunch or dinner in the heart of Pawleys Island. (843) 237-9527
Habanero's
Pawleys Island
11151 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Habañeros is a classic Mexican restaurant that serves up refreshing margaritas along with burritos, fajitas and tacos (including beef tongue, for the more adventurous eaters). The outdoor tiki deck is home to live entertainment and regular drink specials, including house margaritas for $2.75 on Tuesdays. (843) 235-9595
Hog Heaven BBQ & Country Cooking
Pawleys Island
7147 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
No Southern town worth its high reputation does not contain at least one good barbecue joint. Hog Heaven is Pawleys Island’s such place, with a lunch and dinner buffet that includes pulled pork and some of the best fried chicken in South Carolina. (843) 237-7444
Pawleys Island Tavern
Pawleys Island
10635 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
The establishment affectionately known as the PIT is tucked away off of U.S. 17 in Pawleys Island and is both an excellent venue for a drink and live music, as well as a great dinner. Their locally-famous Psycho burger is topped with pimento cheese, chili, bacon, sautéed onions, cole slaw, hot sauce and an over-easy egg. The crab cakes and pizzas are also not to be missed. (843) 237-8465
Landolfi's Italian Bakery & Deli
Pawleys Island
9305 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Landolfi’s Italian Bakery & Deli – Landolfi’s brings the feeling of an authentic Italian café to the Lowcountry. Brick oven pizza, paninis and deli sandwiches complement a menu of Italian desserts renowned in the area.
Gio's
Pawleys Island
10225 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
One of the Hammock Coast Golf Trail’s newest eateries, Gio’s offers a modern twist on Italian staples, with a special emphasis on pizzas, calzones and Stromboli. Try the duck confit pizza, which also includes fontina cheese, frisée and fig and peach purée. (843) 237-8245
Wicked Tuna
Murrells Inlet
4123 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Wicked Tuna represents one of Murrells Inlets most-anticipated restaurant openings in years. In a prime location along the famous Marshwalk, Wicked Tuna serves up fresh seafood with a modern flair, as well as a full sushi bar. (843) 651-9987
Quigleys Pint & Plate
Pawleys Island
257 Willbrook Boulevard
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
From beer made in-house to daily drink and food specials, Quigley’s is as much a neighborhood hangout as a cure for the common chain restaurant for visitors to the Hammock Coast Golf Trail. Try the chicken and sweet potato waffles, the meat loaf or, heck, anything else on the menu. (843) 237-7010
Chive Blossom Cafe
Pawleys Island
85 North Causeway
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Tucked away in a rustic corner of Pawleys Island, the Chive Blossom Café serves a quintessentially Lowcountry menu accented by a few surprises. For example, enjoy the black-eyed pea egg rolls, which as an appetizer make an interesting precursor to, say, a “Southern Bouillabaisse” in a wine saffron broth. (843) 237-1438
Bistro 217
Pawleys Island
10707 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Located in the heart of Pawleys Island, Bistro 217 is open for lunch and dinner six days a week. Menu highlights include the Southern Living-heralded “Monster Burger” and the grouper cheek sliders. (843) 235-8217
Frank's and Frank's Outback
Pawleys Island
10434 Ocean Highway 17
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
One of the top restaurants in South Carolina, Frank’s is an institution on the Hammock Coast Golf Trail. Serving Southern-inspired fine food—from steak to chicken to incredibly fresh seafood—Frank’s wins awards regularly for its exquisite menu, service and atmosphere. (843) 237-3030
Saltwater Creek Cafe
Murrells Inlet
4660 Highway 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
With weekly food ($6 pizzas on Wednesdays!) and great happy hour specials, Salt Water Creek is a splendid local option for lunch and dinner. In addition to individual pizzas, burgers, steaks and fish tacos are menu highlights. (843) 357-2433
Prosser's Barbeque
Murrells Inlet
3750 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
“Country Cookin’” restaurants in the South are so common that it can be difficult to tell the great ones from the mediocre ones. One need only see the weekend crowd at Prosser’s to tell which sort it is. Throngs of locals swarm the buffet, which includes such Southern specialties as fried pork chops, chicken and dumplings and broccoli casserole, as well as warm peach cobbler that is the stuff of local legend. (843) 357-6146
Costa Coastal Kitchen & Bar
Murrells Inlet
4606 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
If you are looking for a captivating, out-of-the-ordinary dining experience in the heart of Murrells Inlet, look no further than COSTA! It’s one of the newest restaurants along the Hammock Coast Golf Trail. They offer an authentic Italian experience like no other, which is sure to satisfy the senses! Their cozy and rustic ambiance will make you feel like you are dining in Italy itself and their top-notch staff will be sure to accommodate your every need. COSTA Coastal Kitchen & Bar is located on Highway 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, next to the Inlet Sports Lodge, one of the best inns in the area. (843) 299-1970
Dead Dog Saloon
Murrells Inlet
4079 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Murrells Inlet’s best-known sports bar, the Dead Dog Saloon suffered extensive fire damage in 2012 and was rehabilitated in record time. Watch a game, stare out at the marsh and enjoy cold beers, live entertainment, buffalo wings, seafood and steaks. (843) 651-0664
River City Cafe
Murrells Inlet
4393 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
River City Café could be seen as the “loyal opposition” to the many seafood restaurants in Murrells Inlet. It is the perfect place for those looking for a great hamburger and French fries or onion rings. The roadhouse aesthetic of the place comes complete with shell-your-own peanuts that people enjoy while waiting for their burgers and other sandwiches. Try the Continental Burger, topped with bacon, American cheese and a fried egg. (843) 651-1004
Lee's Inlet Kitchen
Murrells Inlet
4660 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
An institution that predates all of the Hammock Coast Golf Trail’s courses, Lee’s Inlet Kitchen has been serving fresh, local seafood to visitors and nearby residents alike since 1948. Southern Living Magazine named it one of the state’s top ten seafood restaurants, and with good reason, given the quality of dishes like homemade oyster stew, local shrimp and legendary onion rings as a side dish. (843) 651-2881
Nance's Creekfront Restaurant
Murrells Inlet
4883 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Nance’s serves up a crisp, simple atmosphere alongside fresh local seafood. They specialize in a Lowcountry favorite: oyster roasts. So known for this delicacy is Nance’s that the restaurant’s tables have a hole in the middle with a bucket beneath for discarding shells. (843) 651-2696
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