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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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!

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

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

Great selection Wonderful wait staff Fresh and delicious Ribs fell off the bone, potato salad perfect Highly recommend 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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Best meal we've had in a long time! Huge portions! Great the first time and enjoyed the leftovers nearly as much. Excellent experience!

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

I have passed this place for years and finally had lunch there for the first time. The brisket nachos were awesome and the shrimp and grits were phenomenal! First time there, won't be my last! So good! read more

Great atmosphere and super friendly staff. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits, and being from Charleston I've had my share, but they were excellent! Our table also had the blackened mahi salad, the blackened shrimp on the comeback salad, and fried chicken salad, and all were really tasty. They have a really good selection of craft beers and wine, and really good cocktails as well. You don't need an ocean view for this place, which is simply off Highway 17 in Pawleys Island, the food speaks for itself. read more

We really enjoyed our meals here, everyone did. We got the brisket nacho appetizer to start which had a generous portion of brisket atop. Wish I would have gotten a photo of it. They served a nice bread loaf with some cream cheese butter. And my wife and I had the crunch salad which had chicken fingers, spinach, egg, tomato, bacon, etc. in a nice honey mustard. Excellent salad. We also had the steak and pasta which had a delicious Gorgonzola cream sauce. Will definitely return. The chef knows what he is doing. read more

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

Cozy restaurant in a quaint shopping village (be aware the stores all close early). Our table had a nice view of a pond with a fountain. Very nice. Server was great. Kept glasses full, made suggestions, etc. Food was outstanding. I had shrimp and grits, the restaurant's best seller. In a word, YUM. Lots of shrimp, fully shelle and deveined. Sausage was flavorful and not the least bit greasy or fatty. Husband had Mahi. I'm not a fish lover, but that was delicious. All in all, this was completely worth the drive from Myrtle Beach to get away from mediocre touristy seafood. Highly recommend. read more

OK, I went back despite a few disappointing entrees in the past. First, the mixologists are always top notch in the area. A mean Old Fashioned and Manhattan always great. I decided to try the Shrimp and Grits, as recommended and 'award winning'. They were incredible! Excellent portion of shrimp, sauce, sausage and grits! A definite go too. The calamari is also always good, lightly fried with nice dipping sauce. Compliments to the chef!! 5 Stars for service, attentiveness, food & drinks!! Will be back! read more

Rustic Table - A perfect Old Fashioned - Southern Near Me - Pawleys Island, South Carolina

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Rustic Table did not disappoint. Nice laid back but slightly upscale farm to table food. The staff is very friendly and the enclosed patio is also dog friendly with water bowls for your furry family member! One must get the fried beets - DELISH we also tried the fried chicken livers also DELISH! Perfectly fried to remain moist with a spicy ketchup. Their shrimp n grits are different but in a good way. Instead of a heavy cream sauce it's a loose lemon wine sauce that is rich and wonderful. We finished it off with the most amazing pineapple upside down cake with homemade pineapple ice cream. read more

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Amazing good! Great service. Alligator appetizer is amazing, no it doesn't taste like chicken

Loved this place so much! Drive about an hour to eat there. Great service, amazing food and great bartenders!