Such a great experience. Absolutely love a place that seems divey, but serves amazing food! The ambiance (if you will) is perfect in every way - right down the location, the building, the lighting and the people. Our server (wish I had caught her name) was absolutely wonderful. Oysters Rockefeller were perfect. The blue cheese dressing is garlicky, homemade deliciousness. Excellent crab cakes and grilled sheepshead. The only slight negative for me is that the remoulade tasted too sweet for my liking, but that's such a minor thing. Can't wait to come back to Pawleys and come here! read more

I'll start by saying that we were a party of 12 and most of our group enjoyed their meal. The people that enjoyed their meal had fried seafood, most had fish and chips or fried shrimp. Those that had Shrimp and Grits commented that the grits were fantastic but the shrimp (that were ordered grilled) had cajun seasoning on them like blacked shrimp - which was not what they were expecting. I had the She Crab Soup followed by a nightly special, Red Drum stuffed with a crab cake. The soup was OK but I didn't actually find any crab in it and it was kinda bland. The Drum was just awful - I should have sent it back but being in a large group I didn't want to hold everyone up. The stuffed Drum was the most expensive thing on the menu. It was tough, dry and WAY overcooked. The top of the Crab cake stuffing was burnt black. I suspect the dish had been cooked a day or two ago and simply reheated. Our waitress was wonderful, fast, efficient and got everyone's order right. She even put the TV on the Atlanta Braves game for us. I would probably try this place again, but I'd just order something fried. read more

Atmosphere A+++ Service: fast, super friendly, efficient Food: ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!! Every single item from the hushpuppies, appetizers, to the main course were all delicious and beyond expectations. It is not possible to adequately describe how great this entire meal/experience was! read more

Food is good! I had an oyster po'boy with those cheese potato balls. Only got 2 & wish I had just ordered a whole side, they we really good..fresh made not frozen. Slaw & hush puppies were a little sweet for my taste but not inedible. Hubs had the red drum special stuffed with crab & had a tasty sauce (maybe lobster?). That was good also. I can't remember our server's name, short blond hair & usually works evenings but was on our lunch shift. She was fabulous. Local gal who can tell you all about how the building ended up where it is now from Hurricane Hugo. I love the decor here! Took some photos for ideas for my own fishing shack read more

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6.10.25 Other than the complimentary hush puppies and crab legs, I was less than impressed with the other items that I tried. The hush puppies were on the sweeter side and came with butter. The kids absolutely loved them. I also tried my sister-in-law's crab legs and it was solid and tasted good with butter. I ordered the fish & chips as it is a popular item on the menu, but thought it was just average. I also tried my husband's hamburger steak and great nephew's deviled crab, both of which were just ok. My mother-in-law initially ordered the shrimp and grits, but had to send it back because it was too salty. She replaced it with the hamburger steak and said they overcooked it. She is a picky eater though. She also got a cup of she crab soup and fortunately said it was good, but had a lot of potatoes in it. My brother-in-law got the soup as well, but said it was bland. We had a party of 15 and although I thought the service was slow, others in my party said it wasn't given the size. I guess it's just because I'm an impatient person and want service as quickly as possible. I don't think any of of us were really that impressed that we would return. read more

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Only the service and atmosphere are the reason to keep this out of a one star rating. It seems like a cool local drinking bar. You can sense that in the vibe. However, I came by myself for dinner. Crab cake was pressed solid, mostly filling, poorly seasoned and tasted like breading. I also had a concoction of shrimp and scallops over a sloppy mess of corn with rock hard burnt bacon bits. I left most of it. I would go across the street to Hot Clam in the future. read more

Red Drum with lobster sauce was excellent. Tyby was excellent server. Hope it was spelled correctly. Very comfortable atmosphere. Only negative was the sheCrab was a little bland and way too much potatoe chunks. Almost like a clam chowder without the clams read more

We got here for an early dinner and were surprised by the line! Little did we know, reservations were needed. No worries, we only had a 20 wait. The food was absolutely scrumptious. It was served hot, it was well seasoned, and it came quickly. The deck featured heaters to knock the chill off, which created perfect outside dinner venue! Go now!! read more

Russell's Seafood Grill - Platter, fish, scallops, oysters - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

YES. This place is so good. I got the red drum special with a crab cake and lobster sauce on top, my man got an assortment of appetizers and some she crab soup. We loved everything! The patio outside at night is really nice. Chilly night, but lots of heaters and great ambiance. read more

The wife and I went before going to the marsh walk. It was terrific!!! Got two of the "whole sea" platters and got them old school fried. The food came out less than ten minutes after ordering and was fresh and not greasy at all. Service was terrific, dining room had a sea shack vibe to it like you were in someone's beach get away. read more

Russell's Seafood Grill - The whole sea platter. Fried. - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Cindy the bartender is amazing. She's a hard worker and provides outstanding service. The food is awesome, recommend the poboy and honestly everything on the menu is great. Always make it a point to visit Russell's when I'm in town read more

This is our new favorite! Down for the weekend and ate here twice because it was so good. Really enjoyed the food which was cooked to perfection....service was fantastic and the atmosphere was awesome. Pet friendly patio added to our experience. Love Russell's Seafood and Grill!! read more

So far so good!! Found this place on Yelp and decided the diversity of their menu made it a good place to bring my family of 5. First we started with the complimentary hush puppies and sweet butter which were straight out of the fryer hot and crispy. We followed that with calamari and conch fritters for an appetizer. My wife and I liked both apps. The kids were not fans of the conch fritters so my wife and I took care of those. For dinner my 14yo and I are splitting the "The Whole Sea", my wife got shrimp basket w/ fries. Everyone enjoyed their food and were stuffed and we still had leftovers. The only complaint was the AC Unit blowing cold air on my wife and girls. After a hot day at the beach getting baked we were all susceptible to the cold air. Other than that, no wait when we walked in at 6pm. read more

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The restaurant was cozy an welcoming.the waitress was very nice an helpful. We was a table of 4 we got two Lump crab cakes maryland style they say lol gross an had shells in it. The peel shimp with oh bay had no taste an a weird taste. The grits was good an the sweet potato frys were good. The hush puppies was good. Sorry but I was not impressed an wouldn't come back very disappointed. read more

I was hoping for one last seafood dinner on our least night and Russell's definitely delivered. I got the grouper stuffed with crab and it was amazing. Other folks got glazed salmon and ribeye. Also very good. The service was awesome. Highly recommending giving it a try! read more

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Food was very good, portions were perfect and the service was personable and attentive. Would highly recommend you stop here for a meal that is not mass produced. read more

Food was fresh and delicious Service (ate at bar) was great Ambiance is exactly what you expect in a fishing town read more

Russell's was a pleasant surprise! With so many great option in Murrells Inlet it's hard to choose. We decided to try Russell's and it was fantastic. We came back here twice! Everything we had was so fresh. They have great happy house specials on food and drinks. We will definitely be back when we are on vacation. read more

Russell's Seafood Grill - Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Russell's is a relaxing and casual seafood restaurant with really good service and good food. They have seating inside and outside on the porch. If it's cold, they have a couple of space heaters they can turn on. Their happy hour specials are good: - We had a dozen oysters, and they were really good (8/10). - The hush puppies were really good, especially with the honey butter (8/10) - The calamari was just ok (4/10 overall). It was a little chewy with not much flavor. If it were more crispy, that would have helped. The three sauces were a little different too - not the cocktail sauce we are used to. For dinner we ordered: - The Peel and Eat Shrimp were good (7/10). They were cooked well and tasted fresh. - The Blackened Shrimp Gumbo looked really good, and the flavor was good, but it wasn't really gumbo. It was more of Spicy Shrimp Creole dish instead of gumbo. If it had been listed as creole and served over 2-3 cups of rice, it would have been really good. As a gumbo, it would be a 4/10 for me - too intense, and that's saying a lot for me because I like flavor and spice. As a shrimp creole, I would have given it an 8/10. Overall, I think Russell's is pretty good, but it could be really good with a few tweaks. read more

Russell's Seafood Grill - Blackened Shrimp Gumbo, but really more of a Blackened Shrimp Creole if served over rice - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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My wife, daughter and her husband had dinner this past Saturday night at Russell's. Our server, Lauren, was very accommodating and her service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their appetizers and dinners. Never have been disappointed at this restaurant. read more

Me and my wife stopped here while on vacation. We've ate at several seafood restaurants here in Murrells Inlet. The food was great and better than most. We had the oyster and shrimp baskets that we shared together. It was plenty for both of us. Everything was cooked to perfection. So far this is the second best out of 5 restaurants that we have ate at. Loved the old decor. Thought that the building was a lot older than it was. Highly recommend. read more

We've visited Russell's before but recently learned that a reservation is needed to sit at the bar or to sit at a table in the bar area. We went for a late lunch a week or so ago and every unoccupied seat and table had a "RESERVED" sign. There were plenty of empty seats and tables but they all fell in the "RESERVED" category. We had no idea as it is not mentioned on any website or social media outlet. read more

Everything was amazing!!food fresh! Service was great! Seating outside was warm even in January with the heaters outside. Couldn't ask for a better dining experience! read more

Food and service very good. Portions for basket dinners smaller than in the past. A family favorite anyway. read more

What a fabulous meal!. We are locals and had the blackened shrimp and crab legs. Everything was prepared to perfection, promptly served, and so delicious! The hushpuppies are next level, too. Highly recommend this place! read more

The waitress was friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere is rustic and quaint. Not sure why some had given this place a 1 star because our food was awesome. The shrimp basket was tasty and plentiful the handcut fries were great Calamari and Grouper bites fresh. I didn't like their Coleslaw as it was vinegar based, just not my thing. We recommend this place and recommend making a reservation. Wait was a little long but bearable. read more

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Yes yes yes! Finally found a delicious seafood spot where the locals go that doesn't break the bank or is swarming with tourists. This place rocks! The food is delicious, huge portions, competitive prices, awesome service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Our bartender, Cindy, was wonderful! Parking was fine for us but it probably packs out here. I also loved that it was a little out of the way as far as the hustle and bustle of MarshWalk traffic, it's about a mile past all that down the road. My parents and I came for happy hour on Wednesday evening. Happy Hour is 4-6. There's a limited number of options but still good deals, such as 1/2 price wine by the glass, $5 margaritas, $4 house liquor, $4 drafts. There's also Bang Bang Shrimp for $9, $1 raw oysters, calamari for $10, fried pickles for $6 and a few other things. My dad got the Bang Bang Shrimp and he loved it. The portion size was pretty decent for the price. My mom got the Creek Shrimp basket which was perfect! So much shrimp plus 2 sides for $16.99. The creek shrimp is smaller and sweeter than larger shrimp, which some may not like but we love it. The baked potato and slaw were fine, nothing to write home about but they were good enough. The tartar was pretty tasty, and the cocktail sauce was delightful! It has a nice spice to it. Mom also enjoyed her margarita. I ordered Grilled Oysters which aren't part of the happy hour specials but for a dozen they were $22.99 (market price right now, subject to change). I thought that was fair and they were large. So tasty! Just what I wanted. I also tried the Watermelon Crush, eh it was okay. The mix is a little sweet. Try the La Crema wine on their menu, it was great, and about $5 during happy hour. I almost forgot to mention the complimentary hush puppies! Oh man these are AMAZING! I'm not even a big hush puppy fan and could eat these every day. The breading is perfect and crispy, with amazing flavor. Can't wait to come back here. It's definitely part of our restaurant rotation now! Add it to yours, as well, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Thus is so unassuming and absolutely delicious. The chef has placed so many special treasures on tonight's selection it is hard to decide. HH specials are lovely. Bang bang shrimp are as expected. Dinner Special was crave able. Please come see. read more

Russell's Seafood Grill - Wagu sliders w scallop and arugula and pepper jelly. The bun is even toasted to perfection. Southern green beans to die for. - Seafood Near Me - Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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Hole in the wall. Great service. Wish they had cold peel and eats. Grouper sandwich was good. Red drum on my wife's salad was over cooked. Oysters were ok, Johns bay; only selection. read more

6/2/25: Fast & friendly service from Ricky. Enjoyed our meals on the deck with a mild breeze from the inlet. Our entrees were so delicious that we both uncharacteristically finished off our meals: Shrimp Scampi and Seafood Mac & Cheese. We texted photos of our entrees to our friends who had highly recommended this relaxing restaurant. - Laura & Mark VanValkenburg, The Bluffs on the Waterway, Myrtle Beach. read more

Grouper and carrots were amazing! Will definitely come back next year when I am in town!

Russell's Seafood Grill is a hidden gem right off the water, and from the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a friendly "hello" and the mouthwatering aroma of fresh fish frying. The staff was amazing, and the food was simply delicious. I have to admit--South Carolina has seafood on lock! read more

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Yesterday 5/01/2025, a friend and I went to Russell's seafood grill, we have been before, because it was great. This time not so good. Waiter acted like he would rather be somewhere else. We both ordered the 2 piece combo with Flounder (battered). Mine was done but hers was not. She sent it back. When it came back it look like they took the same piece and floured it and fried it and it was loaded with grease. She boxed it up to take home, and the plate was nothing but grease. Now by the time I got home I was throwing up. RUSSELLS SEAFOOD GRILL NEVER AGAIN. read more

Delicious food, great service and the atmosphere is pleasant and cozy. It's nothing fancy but that's what I like while I'm at the beach. I got the combo platter and i've never seen so much food!! Literally the flounder filet was enormous. Next time I'll go for the smaller portion called the Flounder basket. The fried oysters were good, the deviled crab SO fresh and good, perfectly lightly battered fried scallops. My party of 6 really liked this place. Only thing I wasn't crazy about were the glazed carrots. The flavor was good but they needed to be cooked longer. They were still a little hard. read more

Food was amazing! Service was great and the ambiance was immaculate! Thanks to our server, Selene, who was really amazing!

We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food. Slow service but we think maybe short staffed. Delightful server once she had time to serve us. Food was very good - both seafood and burger. Fresh, not mass produced, green beans were a surprisingly good surprise with sausage in them. Defnitely recommend. read more

Enjoyed a nice dinner at Russell's. Food was decent, menu had a lot of variety and allowed for many different combinations. Service was friendly but a bit slow, seemed like 100% of tasks fell on one server and for a group of ten like we were that was not very fair. There were others around and not that busy, but just not seeming to help the main server much. It was disappointing to see not much teamwork. Inside bar area has a nautical feel and some great memorabilia. I'd like to come back for a drink in there and to browse. For overall dining experience I don't feel the need to return unless I've first explored other options in the area. Be careful eating outside, the ambience is nice but the bugs chewed up our feet and legs. read more

Amazing food, prices and service! Happy Hour has some great choices for food and drinks...We will be back.

We tried to go to the Island Provisions place place across the street, but they changed hours for the winter and were closed on Monday. There was a worker there butting up holiday decorations and she recommended we go to Russell's across the street and vouched for the food. I've eaten in Murrells Inlet plenty of times, and wouldn't think to choose Russell's with all the options, but it was a great find. It definitely feels like a locals place and not just because it's the off season. I saw someone get tacos that didn't look like ordinary tacos so I inquired to find out that you can opt to get the tacos in a hushpuppy shell... sold. We got an order of those and the coconut shrimp to share. Then out of the kitchen came some complimentary hushpuppies and honey butter. Now I'm not sure if every other hushpuppy I've had in my life had cooled off and therefore not as fresh tasting, but I can say these were the best plain hushpuppies I've ever had. The coconut shrimp came out right away and were delicious. They were a good size and extra crunchy with the perfect sauce on the side. I think there were 6 in the basket and I almost ordered another round. Then we waited for a while which was odd because the hushpuppies and shrimp came out lightning quick. Good thing we didn't order more food though because when the tacos did come out, they were huge. With the hushpuppy shell it was almost more like shrimp tostadas. They were definitely unique and so good... I would absolutely recommend trying them. Plus for a side we got these fried cheesy mashed potato balls that were top notch as well. I would eat a whole basket of those. read more

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Everything there is wonderful. We live in Columbia but when we hear this is our go to place. Love everything about it