Decent place... it's old and has character. We had the broiled platter. Substituted Grouper for whatever fish they had so it was Grouper, scollops, shrimp... They brought out some hush puppies for the bread serving. They were sweet. I can't complain since I ate a lot of them. The bar seems to have a good selection of drinks. We went with a glass of wine... Service was great. Attentive but not overbearing. We sat up front near the entrance so we had a lot of traffic. The place was reasonably quiet. The one turn off was the shrimp. Mine had a slight ammonia taste indicating they were not fresh. My wife's shrimp seemed to be more spoiled... the waitress got us a 25 percent cut on that one platter... Decent place, but I suspect I will not go back given the other options in the area. read more

We were disappointed in the food. I had the flounder and creek shrimp plate. The piece of flounder was very small, about the size of a bread stick at Olive Garden. The shrimp were way over cooked, hard and too heavily breaded. Some were just very small pieces of breading with no discernible shrimp in them. The slaw was good, but they gave me enough for three people. I guess they thought if they loaded me up with slaw, I would overlook the skimpy fish. The service was good. The waitress did the best she could with what she had to work with. The ambiance was not good. There was a table of 22 seated down the middle of the room. About 13 were children under 10 years old. They did not know what an inside voice was. One boy was throwing up hush puppies and trying to catch them in his mouth and the adult next to him was encouraging him. One small girl ran around and around the table screaming while one girl was doing her dance moves at the table. Nothing said by the parents or wait staff. One father got up and tried to serve something to each child which added to the chaos, especially when a child did not want what he was serving but some adults insisted they take it. I know the behavior of children can be tough for a wait staff to handle, but with the bad food, this was just to last straw to make for a bad meal. We have decided this is our last time at Lee's. read more

3 generations of family owned restaurant. The only help this place needed was the decor. Friendly staff and very accommodating. The food was outstanding. I had the house special pork chop which was perfectly cooked and very juicy. Well worth the visit! read more

Really yummy. Very great service. Love the scenery too. Thanks for having us, South Carolina read more

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Good food and service! Long time favorite here but the first time I went, it lived up to its reputation!

Came in for dinner sat right away. It wasn't that busy. The server was okay seemed she was busy as she may have had to many tables. The crab dip was okay! No wow factor nor was the presentation. The fish trio my salmon was over cooked. Flounder was pretty dry. The other fish was grouper? Not sure but that seemed to be the only one not over cooked. The chicken salad well it looked nice. For the amount you would spend here I don't think it was worth it to be honest. If your in the area, there are other restaurants around where you get almost the same food and the prices are bit cheaper. read more

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Lee's inlet kitchen is a great place for seafood in a town loaded with seafood restaurants. Next month they celebrate 70 years serving Murrells inlet style seafood. The crowded parking lot says a lot about what's in store for you. A place does not stay in business 70 years without serving the freshest seafood around served by a fantastic wait staff. It's all good. From the shrimp and fish to the oyster stew. The onion rings are great. Good salads, mine was a little heavy on bacon bits but who doesn't like bacon They have a full bar to try while waiting on your table. read more

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My absolute favorite seafood restaurant at the beach, maybe in the world?!? Their grilled shrimp is my favorite and is cooked better than any other restaurant I've ever found. I pride myself in being a good cook as well, but even I can't get my grilled shrimp to taste as good as theirs. I love being in Murrells Inlet as the views are always fantastic. The wait can be long when it's busy, so either come early or be prepared to wait. This is not an ideal place for children because of that...but if they're willing to wait then the food will be worth it. The prices are somewhat high, but again, it's seafood at the beach so what do you expect? read more

Good food, service was excellent, wait was short. I would order another option if I went back, we both got shrimp and grits and they were good, not great just good. read more

An overall 5 for Lee's Inlet Kitchen. Our experience was really good. The she crab soup was amazing. The homemade onion rings and dynamite shrimp were great. We generally chose our entree off the early bird menu and it did not disappoint. There was a sirloin filet, fried seafood platter and fried flounder all ordered at our table. All were good. I wasn't much on their version of hush puppies. Our order was kind of hard and void of taste. All and all a really good experience. read more

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We were looking for a local seafood restaurant. The reviews seemed good and they have an early bird menu which is nice when you are taking five people out to eat. The three grown children had the seafood combination platters fried. I had the same platter but broiled and my husband had scallops with a crab cake. Everything was delicious! The scallops melted in your mouth and the fantail shrimp were excellent. We then split key lime pie that was light and fluffy and oh so good. The girls split the peach cobbler which they also enjoyed. The service was friendly and prompt. We would definitely go here again when I town and recommend it. Oh and I forgot to mention the hush puppies with honey butter were also delicious, crispy yet light. read more

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On the last night of our vacation to Myrtle Beach we decided to another restaurant near Murrells Inlet but the wait was over 2 hours, most likely because of the waterside dinning at that establishment. So we decided to try Lee's Inlet Kitchen, with only a 30 minute wait. The hush puppies were hot and fresh; every meal our group ordered was delicious, including the steak which was prepared perfectly; the broiled flounder which I ordered was one of the best pieces of fish I have ever eaten, not only in a restaurant setting, but even prepared at home. The drinks were made perfectly and you could drink them at the bar or outside while you waited for your seats. I highly recommend you try this establishment if you are in the area. read more

Lee's Inlet Kitchen is my favorite seafood restaurant. We have been enjoying meals here for years. I always order the broiled shrimp, salad and baked potato but everything is delicious. Lee's has received awards for best seafood restaurant several times. It is a family-owned business and a favorite spot for many people, including our family and friends. read more

Nice place just outside the main hustle bustle of murrels inlet. Food was delicious and good size portions. Friendly wait staff and nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! read more

We usually come here once a year because someone in the group always claims it's their favorite restaurant. Well, I've been here about a dozen times now and the quality seems to get worse as the prices go up. The place is old and the tables are small so if you have a party of 4 you'll probably feel cramped. My husband liked the cream style corn a lot and I think their ranch dressing is the nicest thickest ranch dressing in Murrells inlet but that's not enough to keep coming back for. We've always loved the asparagus as a side but even that was only so-so the last time we went. read more

Good food, modest prices. Fried items lightly breaded and great flavor. Flounder a bit fishy tasting. Wonderful hush puppies and onion rings

Even with a worldwide pandemic, this place still came through with exceptional food and great service. The grilled fantail shrimp are fantastic! The she crab soup was probably one of my favorite's that I have ever had. read more

The food speaks for itself, excellent in every way, our favorite Southern seafood restaurant in the world. This review is for our wonderful waitress Cathy. Best service we have had in forever. Felt like we were best friends by the end of dinner. You will see that she is an institution if you are lucky enough to have her. read more

This restaurant is top notch. The food is excellent and the service has always been great. We always take our out-of-town guests here and they are totally impressed. The hush puppies are outstanding and they will give you as many as you want. Whatever entree we order has been fantastic. So grateful to have such an excellent restaurant we can count on! read more

This place has been there forever. Attracts an older crowd and family groups. Great hush puppies and great well prepared fish. You can sit and have a conversation. Many of the restaurants are younger crowd and noise Levels are annoying. When friends come to town We Enjoy taking them here. The price/ quality seems reasonable. Take a family or another couple to dinner and they will get a good meal. read more

My wife and I tried Lee's Inlet for happy hour and some early bird specials on our last trip to Murrells Inlet and we were very impressed. The prices were good, food was very delicious and the service was very friendly and efficient. I ordered the early bird seafood platter which came with plenty of food and my wife ordered the chopped steak. She really enjoyed her meal also. We had a few cocktails which we enjoyed and the prices of those were reasonable as well. Overall I recommend giving Lee's Inlet Kitchen a try! read more

Not sure what the hype is on this restaurant other than the prices are so high that it filters out some of the bad elements that's sometimes frequent the Myrtle Beach area. Most of the food was mediocre and not worth the very high prices. Their onion rings were really really good but aside from that I can't say I was impressed. It was clean inside and the service was good and the customers were for the most part dressed up. If you're looking clean restaurant in a safe area, where they do take some effort to ensure the food is fresh, then they hit those marks, but it's nothing special -- no one in our party of ~15 people were impressed, and many were disappointed in what they received (quality and quantity) aside from the really high prices we paid. read more

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If you are looking for the freshest seafood in Murrells Inlet, this is the place. The restaurant has been in the same family for 74 years. The seafood is the best in the Inlet. Margaritas are excellent also. read more

New Years Eve 2021 we have been here over 6 years and it was our first time trying Lee's. We could kick ourselves for not trying this great restaurant till now. Appetizers, soup, sides, drinks & food was excellent. I had the prime rib & grilled shrimp both excellent & the prime rib was huge & cooked to perfection. Service was also excellent. The restaurant is very nice and clean. We will be making up for lost years of going to Lee's. We were talking to a couple that have been going to the restaurant for 40 years. read more

We ate here on8/30/2021. The food looked good and tasted good. The service was very good, but we all got sick with really bad lower GI issues. I contacted the restaurant management by their contact us form and never heard back. read more

The food was fabulous. I had the grilled shoreline dinner and hubby had the fried seafood platter. Not fond of oysters so they added a few more shrimp. The ambiance, even better. Take a step back into the past. 1948 to be exact. Everything about this restaurant made up for the below average, overrated and overpriced eateries we ate at throughout the week. Highly recommend and will be back to visit. No doubt. Love the shirts but wish I had gotten the Large longsleeve instead of the XL. read more

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Amazing!!! We were starving and several restaurants were closed for Labor Day. We drove by and saw the parking lot filled with cars and knew we had to try it. We were seated within 10 minutes and our server took our order quickly as we knew what we wanted after looking at the menu before being seated. Hushpuppies with honey butter were a table fave and eaten fast. We were offered more but decided against it since we ordered big meals. Our food arrived fresh and within minutes of being ordered. We both had the grouper special with two sides. Large portions and cooked to perfection. We are so happy with our meal and look forward to going back when we visit next time. read more

Ate here two nights ago. Our party of 4 all enjoyed the hush puppies. The grilled fish entrees were all very good, grouper and salmon. One person had crab cakes which tasted a bit dry, and didn't seem to have lump crab meat in them (maybe minced?). That was the only thing less than great. Service was very good and prompt also. The restaurant inside and out was very clean, neat, and comfortable. We will be back on our next trip to this area. read more

An incredible dining experience. Haven't eaten this much since last Thanksgiving, and I am not complaining! From the start with their fried green tomatoes to the end with their coconut pie, the food was amazingly delicious. In between, the blackened fan-tail shrimp was the best ever! Oh, our server Faris, was spot on with all the suggestions and answers to our questions. The grilled flounder, scallops, and crab cake made my wife, a non-seafood eater until tonight, wanting to come back. The food and Faris' service? Our best dining experience in a long while (the strawberry cake was perfect and was the culminating factor in taking the time to write this review)! read more

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Went tonight for Early Bird 4:30-5:30 and portions large and delicious. You have option of broiled or fried seafood which is hard to find. I don't eat fish and got the 10 oz ground sirloin patty. The meat was perfectly cooked and delicious. You get salad plus vegetable with your entree. I highly recommend for quality, price and selection. Server was great and very friendly. We will definitely return. read more

You can get the same fried fish platters at any fish fry type restaurant around .. cold broiled flounder.. average at best. What a disappointment. :(. Average fried food, I doubt any was fresh.. Frozen fried seafood Go to the Hot Fish Club down the street. We had the flounder, it was FRESH, and hot, flakey and mild. read more

OMG! Best meal yet in Murrell's Inlet! Try one of their cocktails! We tried the Cherry Lemonade and Peach Porch Punch, then fried calamari and clams for our appetizers. Entrees were blackened grouper over pimento cheese grits and fried fantail shrimp. Complimentary hush puppies and great waitress. Loved everything here! Run away from the mediocre food of the MarshWalk and go to Lee's. You won't regret it! read more

The food was delicious! Brook, our waitress, was kind and efficient. Wonderful portions. We left feeling full and satisfied! The wait in late May was about 15 minutes at 7:30pm. Got to try the hush puppies!!! Thanks! read more

Great location, a little more on the quiet side than the Main Street with all the restaurants side by side. We had brought our dog so it was nice to know we can sit outside with him at the picnic tables. Our waitress was amazing!! Really the sweetest woman. She made our experience very pleasant. The food was very good. They start you off with complimentary hush puppies. The basic salad was delicious. The crab dip was a little on the oily side and we were hoping for some bigger chunks of crab meat. Other than that it was a great place. read more

Excellent food. We had the fried fantail Shrimp and the Shrimp and Grits, which were both fantastic, along with the spicy cocktail sauce. The outdoor seating was relaxing, casual, and the interior looked like a great atmosphere as well, although we ate outdoors. The girls enjoyed the chicken fingers and creek shrimp and the portions were generous. Overall the perfect first meal in Murrell's inlet this trip. We may even eat here again later in the week, and I plan on having the shrimp and grits again. read more

Ordered take out there. A little confusing on where to pick-up curbside if you haven't been there before. I stepped inside and was told to drive over to the adjacent parking lot and someone would be out with my food. The curbside waitress was very nice and the food was exactly as we ordered it. Best hushpuppies in the Inlet. read more

We loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent! We arrived about 4:45 and took advantage of the early bird special. As a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, we ate for $70 and left very full. The hush puppies and amazing! read more

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This took me back to when we vacationed in the area in the 60s. Food was hot, fresh, and plentiful. Waitress was knowledgeable and charming! I will come back. read more

The food is very good and reasonably priced. Everything was very good and the wait staff was on point and very accommodating.

First time going to Lee's, food was amazing! our waitress Paige was so sweet, she did an excellent job. Staff at the front was all very nice and helpful. would definitely go again! read more