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    Bistro 217

    4.5 (394 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    BISTRO 217 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Blackened swordfish!
    Jaimi L.

    We really love this place! This is my first time having dinner here. I usually do the trigger fish salad for lunch. Yum! The service is always really great! We had a friendly knowledgeable server for dinner last night and the food was great too! We tried the fried calamari appetizer. Really delicious candied peppers at the bottom of the plate. I ordered the swordfish entree. It was flavorful and a beautiful presentation. The porch was toasty warm with space heaters throughout. Usually busy at dinner so I recommend you plan ahead and make a reservation. Thank you!

    Britt B.

    We dined at Bistro 217 while on our annual Pawleys Island trip and it was absolutely five stars! We had dined at their sister restaurant last year (Rustic Table) and enjoyed it but wanted to try something different and this experience was truly amazing. We made a reservation two days prior for 5pm. Upon arrival we were seated instantly and they already had the high chair, crayons, and a coloring sheet for our daughter. The table was sprinkled with birthday confetti as it was my husband's 40th birthday weekend. This was a very kind gesture! Our server greeted us right away & was incredibly friendly and attentive the entire time. She was also great with our daughter! We were provided an assorted bread basket with pimento cheese, as well as waters to start. We both opted for a glass of red wine and their wine list is fairly extensive! We started with the Beef Carpaccio which is one of our favorite items to try at restaurants in this one was absolutely amazing! Probably the best we've ever had. We also got an order of the Bao Buns (on the special menu that evening); these were delicious. For our entrées, I ordered the Grilled Chicken Orzo, and my husband ordered the Braised Short Ribs. Both of these items were amazing! Flavorful and cooked perfectly. I love a good side of green beans and theirs were 10/10! Lastly, they brought out a sorbet for my husband for his birthday which was also very kind. I would highly recommend this spot and this will be our go-to every time we visit Pawleys Island!

    Double Down was excellent.
    Steve H.

    Food was good, Service was excellent, the ambiance was a bit loud. I had the schnitzel which was very good, the sauce and veggies were also ok. The portion size was excellent.

    Bursts
    David M.

    Great date night spot with top notch food and drink. Not the best place to go if just yourself as bar and seating area packed with couples. Very good service and quality food tho.

    Kids Alfredo
    Aida C.

    Lots of variety and it's all good! Definitely a place you can take the whole family and everyone will be happy. Even the kids menu is made the correct way, they don't skimp on quality just because it's for kids.

    Steak
    Swany C.

    Let me start by saying this place is AMAZING! The atmosphere is beautiful, elegant, and very clean--perfect for a fancy night out. We went on a double date, and all of us loved the food. Our friends had been before and highly recommended it, and now we see why. I ordered the steak, which was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious. My husband had the ramen salmon bowl and enjoyed it. For dessert, we shared a chocolate brownie that was rich and decadent, while our friends had the crème brûlée--both were outstanding. Everything from start to finish was excellent. Definitely a spot where you'll want to dress up a bit--it's a classy restaurant and perfect for a special night out. We loved it all!

    Don't those Asian ribs look fantastic ?I doubt I have heard anyone ever complain,
    Bob D.

    All the food is so good. Good portions and friendly place to chat with new people. This is my " to go to " place to eat . You have to if u were never there.

    Filet
    Alexis Z.

    Definitely my favorite restaurant in Pawleys Island!!!! I've gotten so many different dishes off the lunch and dinner menus. Each time it has been so so good. Service is always great!

    Club (sans one quarter which had already been enjoyed) and sweet potato fries.

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    2 months ago

    Food was delicious! We ordered the tomato, crab and jalapeño soup. So yummy. The staff was super friendly.

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    Great service, Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Would definitely come back. Angel was our server, she was great!

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    Food is delicious, service was great and the feeling of the restaurant is very welcoming.

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    3 months ago

    We dine here often. The food is always amazing, as are the drinks. The staff is attentive, and friendly. A++++

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    This is my favorite restaurant in Pawleys Island for special occasions. I love to take out of town yet and go there for celebrations.

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    Wonderful atmosphere and terrific food at bistro 217. Everything is cooked to perfection and the Asian salad is to die for.

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    Everything was amazing. Could not recommend more. Food, service, environment was all top notch.

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    Service was wonderful. Ambiance was cozy. Food was good. Overall, nothing to complain about.

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    We took an Uber to Franks. Unfortunately they sat us by two large tables (of golfers). I believe…read morethey had been drinking all day. We settled in for cocktails. And we decided to share their fried oysters. They have the best fried oysters. Onto dinner. He ordered the lobster tail. I ordered the blue crab ravioli. He said his lobster tail was covered in spinach. I would have loved it. My ravioli was okay. Nothing to write home about. But it was good. No time for dessert and the golfers made it very loud.

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