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Hot Fish Club

4.7 (2773)
$30 and under
Seafood
4911 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Hot Fish Club

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Garden City/Murrells Inlet

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Hot Fish Club.

4.7

4.7
(2773)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Myrtle Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Myrtle Beach

    Good for groups

  • Myrtle Beach

    Hot spot

  • Myrtle Beach

    Neighborhood gem

  • Myrtle Beach

    Great for scenic views

  • Myrtle Beach

    Seafood

  • Myrtle Beach

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Fish Club is a "phenomenal restaurant" in Murrells Inlet known for its "fresh, beautiful presentation" of seafood dishes. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "great atmosphere." Favorites like the lobster pot pie and grouper are highly recommended. With its friendly staff and scenic views, it's a "must-visit" spot.
2,773 Reviews
  1. Brenda Gold

    South Carolina9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a favorite of ours ;however don’t see where the crab corn chowder is award winning. Cece was our server and she did a great job

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  2. Edwina

    Philadelphia79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! From our view on the porch to our awesome drinks by Jesse and service by Lauren! Mahi and Grouper were delicious!

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  3. Creighton Gold

    Coastal Georgia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fried shrimp were excellent. Mahi was very very good.

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  4. Barbara

    South Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcomed and seated before our reservation time. Friendly staff and amazing food. Our server, CeCe, was very personable and recommended dishes. We had the Lobster Pasta and Cobia dish. Highly recommend

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  5. CINDY

    South Carolina6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been dining at Hot Fish Club for years, and it has always been one of our favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment and fell short of the experience we have come to expect. My snapper was significantly overcooked and so tough that it was difficult to cut, even with a knife. The restaurant graciously remade the dish with grouper, but unfortunately, that was overcooked as well. My husband ordered the mahi, which was good, although it too could have been cooked a little less. Hopefully, this was just an isolated incident, as we have always enjoyed our meals at Hot Fish Club. On a positive note, the restaurant did remove the snapper entrée from our check, and the fried okra and key lime pie were as delicious as ever!

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  6. Doug

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and good food. Some of the best shrimp and grits on the Grand Strand.

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  7. Veronica Gold

    South Carolina60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a date night with my spouse here. We loved the shrimp appetizer. The wine list was superb and well priced . The fish was delicious and such a great portion . Our waitress was attentive and friendly . Great spot !

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  8. Sherrie

    South Carolina19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I was very disappointed with the service.I realize that we are at the beach but there so many dirty plates and glasses on the table we had to ask her every time she came by to take something.Then we were trying to have a conversation and here comes some one auctioning off our food it was so distracting.We did start at the bar and that was nice so if I come back I will sit at the bar.

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  9. Sue

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints…….delicious food and superb service.

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  10. Jodie

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food and service. Always fresh, beautiful presentation

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

FAQs

Sunday nights are a great choice, guests report being able to make reservations and finding ample parking for a relaxed visit.

Portions tend to be generous, reviewers specifically praise generous helpings and describe dishes and appetizers as plentiful.

Yes, Hot Fish Club is a lovely pick for a special evening: guests celebrate anniversaries here and enjoy window tables with inlet views and attentive service.

Hot Fish Club fills up on peak visits, guests report long waits and a lively bar/gazebo with live music on weekends, while midweek or off‑season evenings (for example a Wednesday) tend to be much calmer.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal clothes are entirely appropriate for dining at Hot Fish Club.

Yes, Hot Fish Club has outdoor dining options, including a gazebo, lawn/porch dining and an outdoor bar/viewing patio that guests enjoy alongside marsh views and live music.

The Lobster Pot Pie is a recurring favorite, multiple guests praise it, and it appears on the current menu as a lobster, shrimp and scallop pot pie topped with scratch-made puff pastry.

Hot Fish Club feels like a waterfront seafood spot, marsh views from many tables, a relaxed indoor dining room, and a lively outdoor gazebo/bar area often featuring live music.

Yes, Hot Fish Club is family-friendly: guests praise the back lawn and gazebo as a great place for kids to play, and multiple reviews mention kids’ meals and large family groups enjoying the visit.

Yes, the menu features an Early Bird section offering items like Fish & Chips, Shrimp & Grits and Crab Cake as part of an early-bird offering.

For lively outdoor vibes head to Hot Fish Club in summer evenings when the lawn and gazebo come alive with music and people-watching; for an easier, quieter seat try the off-season (fall) when parties report getting in immediately.

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Hot Fish Club

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Garden City/Murrells Inlet

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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