We've eaten here before, but this time is for a visit we walked out on. Before I start, please know that we are not cheap. We spend alot of money on eating out. Because of this, and the fact that there are so many restaurants to choose from, I hold these restaurants to a high standard, including pre-meal experience. We looked up the menu for bovines online. Nothing sounded terrific. I wanted something different from the same old steak and baked potato or seafood entree. I narrowed it down to two choices. They had an interesting meatloaf dish that sounded interesting, and they had a great selection of wood fired pizza, which they are known for. I looked and on the online menu, I could get a pizza for $13, and add their salad bar for $6 (their salad bar is average. Nothing to brag about, but still a decent salad). So we drive the 1/2 hour to bovines, and when we're seated, I notice that almost everything on the menu is $2 more than online (?). I then notice that there is no meatloaf (upon my asking, waitress said they took it off the menu. Apparently not the one online, though). So I went to my second choice- pizza and salad. I looked and saw that even though online said $6 to add salad, the menu said $10. Now you might say it's only a $4 difference. But it's the principal. They are deceiving the public. They are advertising a small pizza with salad for $19.95, but when you get there, it's $24 (again, for a small pizza and salad). We decided they didn't deserve our mone. We left and we won't be back. We headed over to socastee station and had a huge chicken quasadilla (at least an inch thick) for $5, awesome nachos for $6, and a FULL rack of ribs for $11.95. Washed them down with $2 drafts. Not as much atmosphere, but I felt like we got an honest meal. Shame on you, bovines! read more

The family ate dinner here one evening. There were a lot of people there but because of the multiple rooms, it was very comfortable and not noisy. We were seated looking at the harbor. Everything was very prepared, starting with the excellent hush puppies. The steaks were very good. Mussels were in a very tasty broth. I will say I prefer a broiled seafood, and they only offered fried. Salad bar came with the meals and it was very fresh. The only negative was our waitress was not very prompt in servicing us. Overall I would definitely go back. read more

Bovine's is one of our favorite places in the area...best short ribs ever! Not to mention an awesome view of the inlet.

Our first visit to Bovines on our 43rd wedding anniversary. Wow, what a disappointment. Had a craving for pizza so I ordered the Bovines Supreme. Husband ordered the Mixed grill which was way overpriced. The pizza was premade and thrown into the "wood fire". It reached my table not quite thawed and tasteless. The "hubbie" will eat anything but he was not happy. We were not even offered dessert but happily given the bill for what we did order. On my way out, the hubbie went to the car and left me to talk with the "manager". What a joke. Have you ever watched "restaurant impossible" or restaurant stakeout"? She had the training of a seal. Obviously only interested in the money the restaurant brings in and not on the food served or customer service. What a dissappointment!. B & C of Murrells Inlet read more

This place is out on the marsh, so if you are expecting a "gorgeous waterfront view", you might be a bit misled. The service was excellent and attentive. Drinks from the bar seemed a bit watered down. Our meals came with a salad bar, and the portions are HUGE. My ribs were a tad dry, but my spouse's steak was amazing. I also like the salad and mashed potatoes. It is expensive, but the portions are huge, so that is likely part of it. Not a bad find overall. read more

Very disappointed. We sat for 10 minutes and still no server. Finally went and asked at the bar. Turns out the hostess hadn't bothered to tell anyone that we were sitting outside. Took another 5 minutes before our waitress showed up. The steaks had no flavor and were not cooked to order and we had to send back. The wings were just okay. The pizza tasted like a frozen one. The only thing that was good was the lobster tail. WAY overpriced for such poor quality. We will NOT be back. read more

View was great, hush puppies were amazing.....but that's where it ends! Waited almost 15 minutes for someone to take a drink order, then another 15-20 mins to take our food order! Food FINALLY came after another 40 mins! The food was OK, but nothing to write home about. The server was condescending and basically rude. She was much better toward the end of the meal, but first impressions..... The bartender acted like we were bothering him when we went up to order our drinks (since we waited so long for our order to be taken at our table), and didn't want to tell us about the drink specials. There are so many restaurants in the area, you may want to keep looking. read more

Tonight, on Father's Day, my family decided that we wanted to go Bovines for dinner. It was a favorite from past trips so we called ahead but were told they didn't take reservations. No problem, we thought. We will just go on ahead. What's the worst that could happen? Chapter 1: The Gatekeepers Three sorceresses, in the guise of identical teenage blonde girls, told them their first task would be to survive a 15-20 minute wait for their table. Not so difficult, they agreed. As soon as they entered a wall of heat rose to meet them. A sudden daze of lethargy and the tiny screams of 1000 babies overcame them. Broken ceiling fans stared down at them. With every moment the temperature rose another degree and a new child ran from the arms of its mother. The parents stared ahead with dead eyes mumbling "Oh no. Come back. Stop, Liam." and flailed their arms listlessly, but refused to move from their seats in order to disband the Children of the Corn. Chapter 2: The Deceiver True to their word, the gatekeepers released the family from their temporary prison within the amount of time promised. And into the arms of "The Deceiver" they flew. She came to the family like a glowing beacon of hope. She offer them the choice of eating in the bar (the room in which they had just been imprisoned) or the dining room. She told the family the dining room would be much cooler, and like the naive fools they were, they embraced her beautiful lies. As they made the fifteen foot walk to the double doors they anticipated a cool rush of breeze. But, alas, they were lead straight into the oven of Satan himself. Seated beneath the corpse of another lifeless ceiling fan, the family's gaiety began to wain. Never fear, the brave and selfless father advanced into the room to find a new, cooler, area in which to feast. He spotted a table perfect for our four heroes by a window. He looked upward to the heavens and that's when he saw it, a sign from The Lord, a working ceiling fan spinning above the table. Chapter 3: The Gauntlet A year in his eye, the father returned and waived over to the Deceiver. He mentioned the open table, a few leagues to the east, and inquired if the family could forge onward to settle this new land. "That table is for a reservation" the deceiver replied. But wait, what kind of riddle is this? "We tried to make a reservation earlier but we were told you don't take reservations" the mother informed her. A flash of fear and panic flashed across the Deceivers face. "I'll be right back" she blurted, and off into the night she ran. Mere seconds later she returned, "The hostess said its for a reservation." "You can reserve specific tables?" The father inquired skeptically. "It's what the hostess said." The Deceiver replied shakily. Discord began to settle in amongst the family. It was hot, it was loud, but they decided to soldier onward. Chapter 4: The Famine A new unease had settled in between the family and the Deceiver. She quickly took their order and vanished. Family after family came and sat, fed and drank, paid and left. And our heroes waited. The sands of time passed throughout the hourglass of eternity. Every topic of discussion ran dry. The family had stared at each other so long that the faces they had once known so well began to grow unfamiliar. The fire alarm went off twice, no one moved, their muscles had turned to stone. At long last, the family awoke from their spell. How long had it been? What year was it? Did they now understand the series finale of Lost? "Excuse me miss, do you know how much longer the wait will be?" They asked into the abyss of nothing. "Five more minutes and we are going to Sonic" Chapter 5: The Empire Strikes Back A mere moment before the high stakes escape was planned, the Deceiver returned with a tray in hand. She placed the plates before them. Was it safe or was it a trap? They looked at each other warily. Too exhausted to fight, they ate. Damn whatever the fate may be! Whether it was starvation or reality, they couldn't tell, but the food presented was hot. It had the flavor of what they recalled, somewhere in a distant memory, food was supposed to taste like. "If I don't make it back around, have a happy Father's Day!" The Deceiver chimed as she presented them with a check. (*Spoiler alert: She never makes it back around.) Chapter 6: The End Tonight, we all piled back into my our Toyota Sienna with much on our minds. We couldn't help but all stare out the window and think back on Samuel Coleridge's 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' knowing now what it meant to be "sadder but wiser." At long last my brother broke the silence, to form into words what we had all been trying to understand about the true meaning of life. "F#%^ Bovines". My mother cleared her throat, and our adventure was through. Author's Notes: ***My dad really wants me to mention that we also had to ask for silverware. read more

Love the wood fired pizza for the kids. Nice salad bar. Surprisingly, my favorite shrimp and Grits so far in SC. Fresh shrimp, great andouille, nicely milled grits. Maybe this Yank doesn't know better, but....... read more

Worst customer service I have encountered. Waitress too busy yacking with next table We never were greeted, no water, biscuits or salad plates. Waitress was too busy to acknowledge us. We walked out. Don't go if you expect service in this restaurant! read more

My fiancé and I tried this restaurant on our last night at Myrtle Beach and had our best dining experience of the entire week! The food was unique and wonderful, we were able to make same day reservations and were taken right in, the prices were so reasonable, the view was picturesque, and the service was exceptional! We would recommend this restaurant to anyone! read more

Very pricey and nothing to write home about. We had a large group here and nobody really had a lot of positive thing to say about it. Steaks are OK but I've had better for less. read more

We have now been repeat customers at Bovines each of two vacations to Myrtle Beach. Murrell's Inlet has some of the best restaurants in the area. Bovines does not stand head and shoulders above the others on the marsh walk, but the food is great and it feels like 'home.' Linda was our waiter both nights and she never steered us wrong on the menu. My daughter is picky as a diner and she was pleased with the wood fired pizza. I had the seafood platter the first night and the pork chop the second evening. Yum! read more

The wood grilled salmon and pork chop were cooked and seasoned to perfection. Hush puppies are sweet and crispy. We had excellent service for our party of nine. read more

Watch some TV, pizza app and a burger. Tasty pizza but they could do more with the wood oven. Good burger.

I've been unimpressed by pretty much all of the Divine Dining Groups offerings in Murrells Inlet and Surf Side Beach. The food is mediocre and overpriced and Bovine's is no exception (except perhaps that it costs more and is not even as good as Bubba's). The food isn't well prepared - it's bland or overcooked and overly unimaginative. And the salad bar is pretty gross. The service is decent and the view is decent. But that's about it. Steer clear of this 'Divine' restaurant and perhaps just go to Bubba's for the same food at the cheeper price. read more

Was pretty good. Ate dinner with another couple visiting us from Savannah. Service was nice and polite waitstaff, but must say food was OK to better than average. Had the steak. Smoked oysters apptzr was good as was the beef filled Egg rolls. All in all was a pretty good experience and view of the Marsh was a Plus. read more

Took 10 minutes until we we're greeted by a server. The hostess was oblivious as was the OLDER main hostess. Sat us at a table above some garage doors to the outside that was leaking water(server said it was because of rain). It has not rained since we have been here. The pizza was sub par. I have made better Pizza at home. One refill the whole dinner after waiting for server to come back after 25 minutes. No prebussing table. The leaking garage door water was never cleaned up after showing concern. The server FINALLY came back to bring us the check.The only good thing about this visit was the management. He took care of my pizza and drink. Would I recommend....NO. If you do go be prepared for service and food which lacks substance and maturity. read more

We have been eating at Bovine's when we are on vacation for many, many years. Despite the restaurant's name, I enjoy the salad bar and veggies. My husband enjoys the seafood. My kids love their pizza. It is excellent. If you are going to get pizza at the beach, this is where you need to go. read more

The food here was delicious. I got the crab cakes and my husband got the grouper special. Both were amazing! The food was worth the money spent: included salad bar, lots of sides, and hush puppies. The service was a little slow, but I would definitely come back again. read more

We ate dinner on Friday at Bovine and overall the food and service were decent. We had a party 16 and they accommodated us well. My wife ordered "the special" which was the fish of the day. (2) others in our party also ordered the same meal. The manager (Bobby) came over immediately after the dinner was served asking how everything was--typical even before you get a chance to dive in--especially with a 4-year-old and 16-month-old to deal with. My wife's fish was incredibly over cooked and was very rubbery and dry. The other (2) in our party were very well cooked. The waiter asked how everything was and I told them my wife's fish was very over cooked. He offered my wife a replacement but she didn't want it since it was toward the end of dinner (again a 16-month-old to deal with). The waiter asked the manager to come over who was unbelievably rude and disrespectful. He commented that he came over once before and we didn't say anything (before we ate) and that she ate a good portion of it (about half the fish, her veggies and a bite of potato). He offered to remove her plate and then left--that was it--no apology or attempt to fix the issue. Full charge on the bill and a taste of disgust. read more

I am not a seafood eater, so when my family decided to go out for lobster, I was very glad to see that Bovine's also offered pizza, among a few other things, for non-seafood eaters. The pizza here is EXCELLENT. The chicken egg-rolls are also a MUST. And the view of the inlet is absolutely gorgeous. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in Myrtle Beach. read more

Good atmosphere. Friendly wait staff. Excellent salad bar. Had blackened grilled swordfish which was great as well as the grilled tuna. Large bar with TVs as well! read more

Great food. Wish we had found it at the start of our vacation as we would have defined gone back. We had a few in our party that don't eat seafood and some who did and the menu here offered something for everyone. Service was great. Kids loved the wood oven pizza. I ordered the salmon and had the corn pudding it was so good. We ate so much we didn't have room for dessert. read more

Great service and overall good food. The steak was seasoned and cooked well. The corn pudding was closer to a corn custard and was really quite good. read more

Visiting family in the Myrtle Beach area, I was looking for a non-chain place where my wife and I could have a good dinner. After browsing through Yelp, I found Bovine's. It was midweek in December so no reservations were necessary, and we were seated right away by a very friendly hostess who was also the person that answered the phone when we called with questions. At the time we went in, there were only about 4 other tables occupied in the dining area and one waitress covering them. She was attentive to all of us, answered all our questions, and provided great service. Our appetizers and salad bar plates came out fast and she kept an eye out for whenever we needed anything. On to the food... The clam chowder was very good. Loaded with clams and vegetables. We also got the roasted head of garlic. The cloves were like butter with really good seasoning on it and very good crusty bread. Will definitely order this again. The salad bar plates are given to you ice cold, which is something I really like. The bar itself had basic romaine lettuce but a LOT of options to add on. Baby corn and artichoke hearts are not something I usually see in a salad bar but was very happy they were there. Everything was delicious and kept very cold. My only small complaint would be the corn bread mini muffins. They were very dry. I got the Kansas City Strip and added the crab & bearnaise to it. Steak was seasoned well, cooked exactly as I ordered, and the topping was LOADED with crab. The one item I was looking forward to from other reviews was the corn pudding. I was not disappointed. If you order something here that doesn't include this, make sure you order it! I was really happy to find this place to get a break from all the themed restaurants around... Next time I plan on trying the shrimp and grits, which verifies the fact that I will be back. Had a great dinner. read more

Not a good experience tonight . Told we would wait 30-40 minutes an hour and a half later and we were seated at a table in the bar that had been empty all night. Asked for a waitress and we continued to wait. Ten minutes later I Asked for the manager and the hostess went to find the waitress. By the time I returned to the table my family had gotten up and left . We left and went to wahoos, and were treated very well. read more

Just had dinner there on vacation and it was great good service from are waitress. We had the calamari which was good. The hush puppies were very addicting best I have ever had. I got a Ceaser salad and it was great. The ribeye was good and the pizza was good from what the other people got. The only thing was the outside of my steak picked up a lot of burnt stuff from the cook top but besides that it was great. read more

We had a ribeye with grilled shrimp. It was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. Our friends had the pork chops and they were moist and had wonderful seasoning. The salad bar had a very good variety and the rolls were fresh and warm. Service was great and super friendly If we come back to visit we would definitely return. read more

This place downright sucks- our server was spacey and inattentive to us. The ribs were decent but nothing special. Shrimp were previously frozen and saugy. Don't recommend this place. read more

Made reservations for 6:30 arrived at 6:45 and was promptly seated. Our waitress was Ola she was fantastic. Love the smell of the mesquite wood in the restaurant. We got spinach and artichoke dip for an app, very creamy and spicy it was enjoyed. The salad bar was ok in my opinion but my wife really liked it. The first treat of the night was while standing in line for the salad bar you can watch food being grilled over the mesquite, I loved that! We both ordered N.Y. Strips, my steak was seasoned well and melted in your mouth with a hint of the mesquite without it being overpowering. The second treat was the first bite of my steak, so tender and flavorful! My wife thoroughly enjoyed her steak as well. I thought the rolls at the salad bar were not going to be up to par but the were soft and sweet tasting. Ola was very attentive and made sure our glasses stayed full. I will definitely be back to Bovine's and will try the pizza! Two thumbs up, I would put up two more if I could! read more

Bovine's - Besides my wife the prettiest picture of the night! - Steakhouses Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

I dream of this place....big time! I was there a few years back while on vacation. They had a cucumber martini, before cucumber was a hot cocktail mixer. I dream of the corn pudding...which I hear from my chef dining partner, is similar to a corn timble...never did get him to make it for me! He had the lamb and he really enjoyed it. I had the beef tournados....it was cook perfectly and you barely even needed a knife to slice it. I loved that you could watch them cook the steaks in the dining room......I hope to return! read more

The rib-eye & filet were excellent, as were the corn custard & steamed fresh veggies. Waitress could have been more attentive ... had to ask about Happy Hour specials, then she didn't know what beers they offerred and took 15 min to serve the drinks even tho only a doz active tables. But, the food was served timely & hot. Definitely would return. read more

We had the best dinner at Bovine's last night. It was so good that I decided to write this review. I had the surf and turf. My tenderloin was cooked perfectly and so tender. My grilled scallops were perfect and I loved the asparagus. Our waiter was excellent and attentive even though we were sitting in a part of the restaurant where he could have easily forgotten about us. My husband and son had the salmon and said it was really good. I will definitely be going back and highly recommend. read more

The entire menu looked great. There are of course various cuts of moo-cow, but there are also a number of entrees that reflect the cuisine of the area with a bit of a southwest twist to them. Since steaks are pretty easy to come by, I opted for the shrimp and grits which were fantastic. I will definitely return the next time I'm down that way. I second the other reviewers on the great views of the inlet from their dining room. Totally worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Nice spot with a good view of the water in the lower dining room. Food has been consistant over a couple visits. I suggest any of the steaks and the roasted garlic is a must have app. read more

I should have known better than to go to a place without a wait in an area that has 2+ hour wait. Good thing we filed up on the complimentary hush puppies as the meal wasn't worth human consumption. Fresh flounder was horrible. Had to ask waitress for utensils and for my son's salad bar plate. The tartar sauce wasnt more than miracle whip and a drop off relish. The pizza my husband ordered wasn't bad. But they didn't even put fresh basil on the Margarita pizza. That shows that this place uses short cuts whenever possible. This place needs restaurant rescue. read more

We are regular visitors to Murrels inlet... about three times a summer... And we have frequented various seafood restaurants over the years. It was our first time to Bovines. Last minute we were looking for dining and frankly picked Bovines because they served pizza which I thought my children would enjoy, as well as the possibility of ordering something different and maybe a bit cheaper after a weekend of typical seafood. It was July 5th and although we went quite early, about 5:45, we were seated immediately and at what we thought was the best table in the house. An outdoor table looking at the inlet and dock (the only table of this kind in the restaurant). My children did get a cheese pizza which was wood-fired and plenty for them to split, they are 4&6. I ordered the roasted veggie pizza with feta. It had a great flavor although I wished it had more veggies and a bit less feta. You have to LOVE feta because it was literally smothered in it. The veggies were only diced zucchini and squash, and sparce... But again it was good. Other items ordered by the table were the crab cake...nice lemon caper sauce, very good. Rib eye, overcooked requested medium to at least med well or well. Served with crab Bearnaise I think..husband liked it, but I didn't get much flavor from my bite. Salad bar looked small... But included plenty and very fresh lettuce and freshly crumbled bacon! Who doesn't live that. Highlights were: * Corn pudding side...almost like a souflee it was so light. * $3 house wine... I think it was happy hour. * The service. Our waitress was very pleasant and unphased even when we were quite indecisive and had to return a few times for out order. * Our table. With the breeze off the inlet and the atmosphere we really felt like we were on an island vacation...maybe the restaurant across the deck contributed to that vibe. But it was all good. We would definitely return to Bovines, but EARLY! As we were leaving, there was clearly a wait for many groups outside. read more

I rely on Yelp, especially when traveling. For the past couple of years, friends and I always look forward to eating at Bovines when we are in Myrtle Beach over the summer. This year, I read the recent reviews, and unfortunately, they proved true last night. The restaurant has changed, and not for the better. We arrived at 6:30pm and were seated immediately. The open bar area was nearly empty. We asked to sit in the dining room and were taken to a table by the new salad bar. After the waitress took our drink order, a friend checked out the salad bar. He reported back to the table that the containers were nearly empty and there were spills from one container to the next. When I went up myself, I had a flashback of Golden Corral on a Saturday night. The waitress took our meal order. A friend specifically asked for a medium steak with a pink center, but it came out very rare -- squishy. Another friend had the shrimp pasta and stated it tasted like macaroni and cheese with shrimp mixed in it. I had the shrimp and grits which were tasty, but the portion size was small (in a such a large bowl). I was finished with my meal before the others. The menu online has indeed not been updated, so beware. I really cannot recommend returning to Bovines. The quality has suffered greatly. Our waitress was attentive, but completely missed the table next to us. The couple waited for 20 minutes before she took their meal order. I overheard her comping them a crab cake appetizer as a result. The highlight of the night was watching a female manager wander around the dining room with a napkin wiping up a trail of spills and picking up tomatoes and other odd items that had rolled away from the salad bar. Save your money for better dining experiences in Myrtle Beach from now on. read more

Excellent food and service for the price. Get the twin filets and salad bar