Wonderful place for our lunch. Quaint, small place, great service. We did not wait long but could see it being hard to get in. I would recommend reservations when you come. Food was great all around for the five us. And again service was wonderful. read more

We opted out of getting $8 s'mores and food truck food this year at Brookgreen Gardens and stopped here on the way home instead. No disrespect to BG...it's super lovely. We were just cold enough that we didn't want to eat outside. Rustic Table was a nice surprise out this way. I loved my pasta and the flavors of the Gorgonzola cheese that were mildly represented. It was really good. The kids meal was a good size, better than most kids meals I've purchased. And unlike most chicken tenders we get as kids meals, these were soft and not overly bready. Yay for the win. We will stop here again! read more

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Fried shrimp was delicious. It was my first time here I'm from out of town!! Highly recommend

Fantastic She Crab soup, fried pickles were great-thick and well seasoned homemade pickles. Shrimp and Grits were excellent. Friend had Tuna and Risotto, which she loved. Another friend had the Grayman Burger and said it was delicious. I had Proud Mary and it was spicy. Service was fast, attentive and professional. Bar with TV but wasn't really loud. read more

Food was great service was great wife had a blt she said it was the best one she had ever had I had the shrimp po'boy it was great

Its a solid restaurant. My family loves it, but I would be happy to skip it. Service is always solid and they do a few things very well, others are completely forgettable. Items we like: Fried Calamari, chicken fried steak, shrimp and grits and the complimentary bread. Things that are mid: Po Boy - clams are good, but the bread is too heavy. Mashed potatoes tasted like a (poorly seasoned) mix this year, despite having chunks. Crab cakes - looked pre-made and didn't really have any flavor. The french fries are nothng special, but were served hot and crisp. IMHO, some really good onion rings would be far better suited to this place. Clam chowder - great flavor, but appeared to have sat on the soup station a bit too long. It definitely had that browned hue that soup gets when kept warm too long. Things we didn't like: stuffed flounder. Things that should never be ordered: Alligator bites. These were the "popcorn" version with absolutely no detectable meat. The sauce served with the bites was delicious, however. All in all, a neat local place, in a great location, with friendly service. Food is slightly above average on a good day, but is priced accordingly. For the price, there are other compelling options. But if you stick to the things they do well and like the vibe (and it is a good vibe), you could do far worse. Without alcohol and desert, expect to pay $50-$60 a person. read more

Great eatery! Diverse menu with something for everyone Smiley staff, The Smash Burger is incredible. Add the bacon and egg. Best burger you will ever eat. Trust me. We travel from Myrtle to Charleston regularly and ALWAYS stop at Rustic Table for Smash burgers. Just go. You'll be glad you did. read more

I ordered a smash burger without there secret mustard sauce and mayonnaise instead. I ordered it medium rare. It came with the secret mustard sauce, no mayo. Cooked well done. Not good at all. The sides of fries and coleslaw were fine. The boss had the side salad and bowl of She-Crab soup. She said they were fine. But no comparison to what we have in the Charleston area. My second and last time visiting this place. read more

Rustic Table - Greasy overcooked not to order Smash-burger. - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Brisket egg rolls, she crab soup and beef tip salad were delish. Only disappointment was the portion size of the yummy crab cakes. House blend red was pleasantly dry and much to our liking. Carol was a delightful server. read more

If every time you drive up and down 17 you think about where to stop to eat, Rustic Table is the answer. I've been considering stopping for years and so glad we finally did. It was a Sunday evening so options were limited. We stopped in on the early side of dinner and lucked out with a table for two on the covered patio. We got there just in time because it only got busier from that point on. Our server was this big guy with full sleeve tats. I forget his name but he was the best! You can tell he's the kind of guy that crushes it in F&B because he has such a good personality. He started out by recommending the special appetizer which was the chefs take on a clams casino dip. He told us he ate it for lunch and was eating it again for dinner... plus it sold out 2 orders after us. I would have never ordered it otherwise and I have to say this clam dip with tortillas was one of the best apps I've had in months. I'm still thinking about it and would even call ahead to see when it's on the menu to get it again. For entrees we had a steak salad and added fried oysters. They subbed the oysters instead but immediately brought out the portion of steak when we mentioned it. Both proteins were great but those oysters were impeccable. I had the shrimp and grits on recommendation of our server again. After the appetizer was such a hit, I couldn't veer off his path. Another winner with generous shrimp and lots of andouille sausage crumbles. The grits soaked up the gravy so I asked for some extra on the side, but they brought out this tiny little portion... probably my only complaint which was very minor. Nothing was jumping out at us on the dessert menu so we stopped at the ice cream place next door before hitting the road. This was an excellent dinner all around and while sometimes I'm making that drive I'm looking for a quick bite, if I have extra time, I'm definitely stopping here. read more

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Made reservations and seated early. Orders were accurate food was as advertised. Only two deficiencies:, shrimp sandwich was dry, and when delivered to our table, the server placed the plate in such a way that one shrimp rolled off. Asked do another'shrimp' and was completely ignored. An apology would have sufficed as opposed to being ignored. read more

We had never been here before but it was close to my cardiologist so we found ourselves there for lunch after an appointment. There is indoor, outdoor and out of rain seating. We both had looked at the menu online before we even got there. For some reason, we were not told about the specials that day. No worries. We knew what we wanted. The steak salad for him. The chicken salad sandwich for me. My sandwich came with a small cup of their tomato soup and a side salad. He was pleased with his steak salad because the steak pieces were cut small enough where he didn't have to do anything but eat it. Everything that I had was delicious. My sandwich was big enough to bring home half of it for lunch the next day. Would we come back there? Of course. If you see me there, stop by and say hello. read more

Rustic Table - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Always amazing food! Went 2 times on vacation and everything was amazing! Will definitely continue to visit.

Great food and wonderful service, they went out of their way to cook the food our way or differently than listed on menu. Highly recommend. read more

This is quickly becoming one of our favorite spots to stop at while on vacation. Food and service has always been on point. There can be a bit of a wait, but it is totally worth it! read more

Rustic Table - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Food is always delicious! Drinks and beer are great. Service is excellent. Great place for lunch or dinner!

Food was yummy, service was as fantastic. The atmosphere was amazing. Love everything about Rustic Table. We've been going there for years. read more

Rustic Table is one of our favorite restaurants in South Carolina. The food and service has never disappointed. For our anniversary we decided to come to Rustic Table: I usually get the she crab soup ( a must have) but the clam chowder was spectacular. My husband ordered a grilled ribeye with blue cheese stuffed potatoes, and I had a grouper over shrimp/sausage risotto- TO DIE FOR. We were talking about the grouper all night- absolutely stunning. We were too full for dessert but absolutely recommend coming to Rustic Table! read more

Rustic Table - Grouper with shrimp and sausage risotto - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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We always come so many times to Rustic Table on vacation, but this is the first time we came just for dessert. We shared the peach cobbler and the dessert ion special, a chocolate mousse with caramel at our sweet server, Rivers, recommendation. Both were soooooo delicious. read more

Specialty of the house is shrimp and grits. If you've never had it or hate grits, this dish will change your mind forever!!! The smash burger has onion jam. It was so moist and tender. Fries were perfection and the coleslaw was fresh and refreshing. The ambiance of the restaurant fits perfectly with the Pawleys Island's reputation for being "elegantly shabby" and jives perfectly with the other Island Shops. Thanks to Matt, service was an absolute rock star; knowledgeable, honest, and entertaining. We had the best time after a long day of traveling. read more

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Great food and a great place for drinks and to get an awesome lunch or dinner. The Sunday brunch is great. Try the Bloody Mary. It is a meal. read more

My wife and I love this place, or used too. Our last two visits were not good, it was the food. It was just missing something out of each of our plates. Our February 14th 2023 order Mac and cheese X2 for our kids: it was tangy, the tangy taste over shadowed the cheese. While I liked it the kids hated it. Brie with pears and honey: had the Brie, had the pears and unfortunately there was no honey in the mixture. Fried chicken on biscuit covered in gravy: this was my dish and the biscuit was to hard to cut through on the outside. The inside was great. Chicken had over cooked edges that was tough to chew. The insides were great. The gravy had to much fat and not enough cream in it, left a fatty coating in your mouth. Was still delicious! Steak filet: was good also the beef was a bit tough. Normally we would be able to use a butter knife to cut a nice piece of meat. This need a steak knife to cut a tender cut of meat. While everything was good it is Just not as Great it used to be. Each dish was just not quite right. For a total bill of $128 plus 20% tip I will skip this restaurant in the future. The service of our waitress though was perfect. Honestly the best part of the bill was making sure she received the 20% gratuity read more

Rustic Table - Brie app with Mac and cheese in the background - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Really great food but a crowded loud environment. They packed lot of people into small space. Service was good.

Got seated outside last night and within a couple of minutes we were bitten up. Next table was swatting at bugs. We moved inside quickly. Hostess proceeded to seat more tables outside (why??) and then people moved inside. Food did not match reviews. Below average. Ribs were dry as if they had been around for quite a while. Caesar salad -- with onions?? Best food was the bread service! Sad to report that we will not be back. Waitstaff was so kind that I feel badly leaving this review. Should have just gone to a burger joint for cheap and quick meal. One lady said she loved the place. Perhaps a bad night?? read more

What a great find! The food is well made and delicious. The salads are all good the burger excellent! The show stopper is the ambience! What a lovely interior - just what comes to mind when you think of a beautiful rustic table with all the trimmings. Service really cared about us as customers and let us try some tiny bites when we were undecided. Love it read more

The staff was friendly & attentive- all seemed to enjoy being there. The food was amazing: had Shrimp Po Boy, Scallop Bisque, Smash Burger, Hot Chicken and Clam Chowder. All were absolutely fantastic! A must visit o. Pawley's Island!! read more

The food was delicious, fresh and nice presentation. Our waiter was very friendly, explained the menu items well, didn't hover but was there if we needed anything. We ate outside which we don't normally do, but after the cold winter it was very nice. The shrimp and grits were outstanding, the clam soup was extremely good, flavorful meat was tender. Definitely one of our favorite meals and will go back! read more

We were on vacation visiting family that moved to Surfside City recently and came to Rustic Table on the recommendation of their neighbors. Glad we did! Highly suggest reservations if you're coming for dinner. It gets quite crowded with a waitlist. I was happy to have the reservation when we got there and saw how packed it was. Parking can also be crowded - it's right next to a little commercial strip that if you come for dinner, the other stores are closed which gives you a few more spaces available. Traditional southern dishes done to a pretty high standard. We really enjoyed our meal. Server was Matt (I think) and he was really personable and gave solid suggestions. Funnily enough, he said aside from the Shrimp and Grits (award winning, fantastic) he said the thing not to miss was the meatloaf. And then the meatloaf ran out right as a couple people in our party were going to order it! The ones who live nearby will have to try it another time. Party of 4 and we tried quite a few things: She's a Peach (cocktail) - my drink, peachy, boozy Arnold Palmer. Fantastic and went down really easily. I could drink entirely too many of these. Rustic Mule (cocktail) - husband got this and enjoyed it, he's a big Moscow Mule fan. Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer - 4 big slices, perfect for a bite for the whole table. Nice creamy (some kind of mayo/spicy aioli) dipping sauce with it. Really straight forward. Fried Okra appetizer - big plate of fried okra pieces. Nicely done, avoided the potential for slime pretty well! Shrimp and Grits - I had to order it, it's their best known dish and what they win all the awards for. I can see why. It was rich and fantastic. The sausage and the sauce is brilliant. If I lived near here I'd have a hard time making myself order anything else when I came here. Chicken-Fried Steak - husband got this, big ol' plate, generous mashed potato and collard greens sides and gravy. Collard greens were surprisingly excellent. Fish (snapper I think?) special with a bed of veggies and brown butter sauce - parents got this but didn't totally love it. Said the veggies overpowered the fish. Wasn't bad but wouldn't repeat the order. Pawleys Island Pie - so rich, so good. Needs ice cream with it. Peach cobbler - huge bowl of sweet deliciousness. Happily came with ice cream! read more

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My close friend and I visited the Rustic Table for lunch today and enjoyed an excellent lunch together. Between the two of us, we enjoyed everything that was served at our table: the Fried Okra was very good-some of the best that I have ever had from a restaurant. The Fried Shrimp Salad was also excellent. And we both really liked the She Crab Soup. The staff were friendly and efficient. The dining area was clean, warm, and comfortable. I love house made food and this place did not disappoint. The bathroom was also clean and comfortable. Parking was easy and spacious. read more

Great food and service!! Huge line. Glad we got there early. Recommend the shrimp and grits!

I had the seafood platter and my guest had the salmon. Both were very good. I had the she crab soup. I wouldn't order it again. It was very thick and rich. Felt like I was eating fat. Service was only adequate. The patio was extremely noisy. I'm not sure I would go back for dinner. I like their takeout lunch better. read more

Stopped in for a cold drink and shared some nachos. Great service and inviting atmosphere. Very quaint little shops spread out around a fountain sprayed pond. Pawley Island is a must see area for a pleasant day trip. read more

Rustic Table - Nachos with shredded brisket. - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Great find on our latest trip to Pawley's Island! My husband had the country fried steak (which is not the southern style cube steak,but actual steak medallions). I had the fried seafood plate. Both were exceptional and large portions. The flounder melted in my mouth. He got fried okra in place of collards and they were very good. There was nothing bad on either of our plates. My only complaint is unless you are a true local or returning guest, you don't know how to get in because it's not clearly marked. There's a sliding door on the "patio" area. We walked almost into the back lot. The wait staff was very friendly and service was fast. read more

Rustic Table - Fried Seafood Platter - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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Great selection Wonderful wait staff Fresh and delicious Ribs fell off the bone, potato salad perfect Highly recommend read more

Absolutely a must visit if you are in the area. We stopped by on our way out of town and regretted not going sooner. The hot honey chicken biscuit and sweet potato fries were excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and several options for brunch on dinner. read more

On vacation so our party was a little larger but Rustic table was very accommodating, the server was nothing but kind and the food for a large party came out much faster than I expected. Everything tasted great, every time we come it's been a positive experience. read more

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Phenomenal! Wonderful food and atmosphere. The shrimp & grits was the best I've ever had, love the complimentary bread!

Food was good and loved the vibe outside. I had the burger with the gluten free bun and it was great!

Listen. Food is amazing. The service was great considering we needed to move tables because of a child that was having a difficult day. I had the steak and pasta with pappardelle pasta and it was spot on. Best dish I've had in this area so far. My wife had the steak salad and loved it. My step-son had the roast chicken and loved that too. These guys are on top of it and I highly recommend for your coastal vacation. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic and the staff was super friendly.