Had dinner on Saturday. Sat outside and enjoyed great music from the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, & Van Morrison. The food was great too. From the Pimento Cheese Burger with tater tots and Grouper sandwich. read more

We were driving between Charleston and Myrtle Beach after a long flight and found this sweet gem! The atmosphere (trivia night) was laid back and friendly, the food was excellent, and our waitstaff made us feel more than right at home. And when it turned out I had accidentally left my credit card behind, the owners went out of their way to meet up with me a week later so I could pick it up. Highly recommend! read more

IF YOU ARE NOT A LOCAL - DON'T BOTHER. Yes, it's a hole in the wall little place, clean, and friendly. BUT - That's a huge BUT....if you see the reviews and think you'll get a nice variety of food....DON'T. The place is unassuming from the outside, and upon walking in, since we weren't local, everybody gave us a look, and a smile. We were not greeted by a server, so we tracked one down and got our own menus and sat ourselves. The draft beer list totaled three beers, one of which was out. The bottled beer was your standard bud, Coors, etc. I ordered an IPA, which was cold and refreshing and served in a plastic cup. My husband since he did not care for a Coors, ordered a sweet tea, what else are you gonna order when you're in South Carolina. The sweet tea, see picture, was more like flavored sweet water. Server, I believe her name was Maddie, was friendly enough, very courteous. The menu was limited, some appetizers which included wings, mozzarella sticks, etc. There were two salads to choose from. Fish was a shrimp basket, and cod or flounder basket, two burgers, there was also a pulled pork platter, half rack and full rack ribs, brisket, and pizzas, but the pizzas were only served on Thursdays. I opted for the brisket, my husband for the fried shrimp basket. Upon inquiry they informed him that the shrimp was local, because what else do they catch in McClellanville but fresh shrimp! The brisket, Maddie informed me that it was not served on a Wednesday. So I selected the pulled pork. My husband felt at the shrimp basket was frozen shrimp, with a flavorless batter. The cocktail sauce that came with the shrimp was frozen in the center. He had collards as a side which he said were very good. My pulled pork came as a large serving, in a basket, at room temperature. The pork itself had a good bite but was flavorless, our server had brought two sauces to use on the pork, which was needed. My side was the Gouda mac & cheese, which was also very tasty. While we were there, and looking at the menu, the menu has greatly changed from the reviews that we read to the visit. Yes, great place if you were local, because there's not much else available. Friendly yes, but if you were driving any distance (Charleston), don't do it. read more

My wife and I were traveling from Savannah to Myrtle Beach and happened upon this little gem of a restaurant. It was mid afternoon and we were greeted enthusiastically by one of the owners, who had a great smile and inviting personality. The menu had a good variety of items and we ordered a grilled chicken caesar salad and the Brett burger. My with said it was one of the best caesar salads she has ever had. Lettuce cold and crisp, chicken warm implying freshly grilled but the best were the homemade croutons - delish. My burger came out cooked to a perfect mid-rare, the tater tots hot and seasoned nicely, but the best was the homemade ranch dressing. It's easily overlooked by many restaurants, but house made items taste better and are less expensive to make. If your traveling Rt17 thru Mcclellenville, SC this is a MUST stop. read more

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We were in town for a weekend in early May and stopped by the Bent Rod after a long day outside. We opted for outdoor seating due to our comfort with indoor dining and Covid. The staff was friendly and helpful. We loved our egg roll appetizer and each enjoyed our food platters. I accidentally said fried and corrected myself to grilled, but ended up with fried shrimp, but didn't say anything. A minor mishap, but I was HUNGRY ! Their fry is extra oily, so I was unable to finish my fried shrimp with fried okra, just too oily for my stomach. The fry batter was good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, we had a positive experience and really enjoyed their sauces! I wish I'd taken a photo , but the bathrooms are REALLY nice. Nicer than the rest, visually. read more

We were looking at real estate in the area and the local broker recommended the Bent Rod - THANKS!!! Clean as a whistle - super friendly wait staff. Seating promptly on a lazy Sunday. She has the Flounder basket, I had a burger - both were excellent. Seasonal Sam Adams on tap was cold as ice - very nice!! Prices are very fair for the portions offered - we will be back!! read more

Enjoyed the Tacos, music, ambiance and talking with the owner. Happened to be only place open in town on this date, so very happy it was Good. Beer was good too. read more

The Bent Rod - Music - Seafood Near Me - Mcclellanville, South Carolina

OMG good find! Got the flounder basket & added the extra shrimp with truffle fries & steamed broccoli...enough to split & was to die for! Then the owner talked us into dessert...cheesecake eggrolls. A picture is worth a 1000 words! read more

The Bent Rod - Cheesecake eggrolls - Seafood Near Me - Mcclellanville, South Carolina

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Happened to find this restaurant traveling north and so glad we stopped! Food was delicious! Everything tasted fresh and homemade! Service was great and staff super friendly! read more

A nice, local restaurant/bar here. The meals are large and delicious. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We were a party of four. Walked in and we were greeted and seated in the dining room instantly. Ordered some drinks and read over their menu. I decided to go with a nice French Dip with tater tots. Others went with their own, house made crab cakes and a nice salad. Everything we had was perfect! Our waitress was really nice and attentive. On our way in, I noticed a very inviting bar area. I'll be heading in there on our next visit. read more

We love this place for fresh and local seafood goodness! Their taco Tuesday is also fun for a change, great nachos! Come check it out, and enjoy the experience!! read more

Amazing staff and food. The whole fried okra was amazing. Fried oysters were perfect. Loved the blacked shrimp. Locally owned. Highly recommend. read more

Stumbled on this gem on our way home from Backwoods Quail Club. It was exactly the vibe we were looking for. We look forward to going back on our next trip to north and hopefully sit in the outdoor bar area. read more

This is by far the best experience I have had at a seafood restaurant! Everything was reasonably priced, delicious, and the service was beyond amazing. Will definitely be back especially for the $10 dollar huge bucket of oysters!!!! read more

The Bent Rod - Seafood Near Me - Mcclellanville, South Carolina

Friendly service but a little slow. We ate outside on the patio and had to move once due to smokers. Enjoyed the fried WHOLE okra and Buffalo chicken sandwich was huge. read more

Stopped in on our way down 17S to Charleston. What a find! Great food, decent prices and ice cold beer. I had the fried Shrimp basket with Parmesan truffle fries and my husband had the fried flounder sandwich with a garden salad. We also had ice cold beers. The shrimp...a dozen, large, very lightly breaded, I mean barely, fresh and perfectly cooked. The cocktail sauce was just spicy enough. The truffle fries were very tasty and there were lots of them. The flounder sandwich was also very good as was the salad. Was a good crowd for a Sunday night. If you're anywhere nearby, go there and support local business. We will be back! read more

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Drove by this place on our way from Charleston to Myrtle Beach and so glad we decided to turn around and have lunch there. The people were so friendly and accommodating - had two young kids with us - and the food was great. Really loved the crab cakes and fish sandwich. And pretty inexpensive foe the quality of food. Hope to drive by again one day. read more

First time eating here during our trek between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Location: basically a road side Bar. Staff: Very Friendly and service was fast and drinks stayed full. Cost: terrible for what we got...... Food: Our family of five were all over the menu and the overall impression was just Ok. I got shrimp and was not impressed by flavor or taste but it was ok. Wife got a burger and it was average. Eldest boy got adult mac and cheese and ate half. This is very out of character for the destroyer of crops, pizzas and entire cows. Two youngest picked at grilled cheese and broccoli. This place would not be a do again by choice but being ,OK, if I find myself famished in between Charleston and Georgetown again they may get another shot. After all, not a bunch of places on this part of hey 17. read more

Saw this getting fixed up as we drove from Pawleys Island to Mt. Pleasant each week. Was the Crab Pot or something like that... never ate at the old place, was just a run down shack, but this place sparkles. Rustic but with a dash of class. The fixtures and the furnishing are nautical theme; restrooms are pretty cool (understand one of the owners is actually a plumber); Love the hostess desk... way cool. Neat menu; Jalapeno poppers wrapped in bacon was a big yummy surprise. They do serve frogs legs and the burgers I hear are great. Side salad with home-made dressings a plus. Shrimp entree and my fried fish dish were quite tasty. Open 7 days a week. 1/2 of the patrons that were there this day took carry out. read more

Stopped in for dinner a couple of weeks ago. Good food at a good price. We both had seafood. One fried and one grilled. Both were very tasty. Great service. Will definitely stop in again read more

The alligator bite is really good, loves it. People here are really nice as well. Wonderful restaurant! read more

The Bent Rod - a basket of fried tater tots and dipping sauce - Seafood Near Me - Mcclellanville, South Carolina

Great place, food fresh and delicious, owners very friendly, good service. Between the four of us we had fried flounder, grilled shrimp, alligator bites, blackened flounder and shrimp. Try the cheesecake egg roll for dessert, yum. read more

The best macaroni and cheese ever! Very cute place and such friendly people who work there. My husband and I have said we are going to have this be a stop every time we have to go to Charleston, that's how good it was. Very fresh and delicious food read more

Drive by this place every time we go to Myrtle Beach and finally got the chance to stop. So worth it! Super nice staff and food was amazing!! I had the shrimp and it was delicious. My son had the burger. It was huge...he ate the whole thing read more

Wow! What a hidden gem! Small little place but the service and food were beyond exceptional! The alligator bites, mozzarella sticks and adult Mac and cheese were exceptional! The truffle fries and chicken fingers were perfectly cooked and yummy! I can't say enough about this place! They had live music while we were there! Great over all experience! read more

Such a fun find.... the food is delicious and the folks are friendly! Stop by and give them some business!

We just moved to MCVL and decided to try The Bent Rod for Taco Tuesday. The food was delicious. Especially the steak tacos and cheesecake desert. The owner and staff are extremely attentive and friendly. Highly recommended this restaurant. read more

If your heading to Charleston on 701 on a Tuesday stop here! They have a Taco Tuesday 3 bucks a taco and they toast the soft tortilla. It was good food, decent atmosphere, local joint for sure. It's a little hidden gem on your travels. read more

The bourbon shrimp was delicious, mahi rolls were very good, It's a little place, but the food was very good.

We love The Bent Rod. We were lucky to discover it on our way from our home in Pawleys Island to Charleston last year. Now we make it a point to visit! The food is thoughtfully made with super fresh ingredients. Today, I had the best ceviche (appetizer special) I have ever had. I could have eaten two orders! Please bring that one to the menu as often as you can. Shrimp, burgers, sandwiches are great. Will return again soon. read more

Great little local joint. Seems EVERYONE is local which I like. Food was great..service was a little slow but they became very busy and only one server. Look forward to going back. read more

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Nice place looks to be family run on first and only visit as i was passing through town. Appears a little DIY operation but owner was attentive and overall food was pretty good and if i lived local I'd likely go back again to try a few more items. Not in the mood to skewer anyone over the little details today, as they wouldn't prevent me from recommending it, but can't 5 star it. read more

Maybe one of the best burgers I've had. Ordered the California burger, rare with hard fried egg. Came the way I ordered it. Fries had some stuff on them. Amazing taste, maybe cheese and garlic? 10 minutes from the house. Wife had the cheese burger medium. Loved it. She said the fork had a metal or soapy taste. Not sure what that was. I didn't use a fork. Nevertheless I would highly recommend this place. Had a small bar. Easy atmosphere and very causal. read more

A local restaurant chock full of charm. Allie, the owner, seated us and made some menu recommendations. The fried Flounder sandwich and broccoli tasted just the way I hoped it would. There is cold beer on tap, lip-smacking appetizers to explore, and cocktails available when only a martini will do. Its the perfect stop for locals and visitors. I was glad I stopped in-- you will be, too. read more

First time here and it was delicious!! Have been to Seewee Restaurant in the past and although the food is good there, I think the extra 20 min ride north is worth it. The place is extra clean and the staff was really friendly. We had the fried flounder and fried shrimp dinners. Each was more than we could eat. There were 20 medium sized, perfectly cooked shrimp and two huge pieces of flounder. The truffle fries are good but should be thinner. The thick potatoes take away from the flavor a little. Otherwise, great place, great food, and great service. Will definitely be back. read more

Crab cakes on point, blackened shrimp po'boy was fresh, crisp, and well balanced. Good friendly atmosphere

This place is fantastic!! Everything we had to eat was REALLY good & the service was great! We had Buffalo Mahi Springrolls, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Flounder Sandwich, & Mac n Cheese for the little one. Everyone loved their food & we're stuffed. So glad to have finally made it in! Will definitely be back! read more

A great find, happened to pass by and decided to turn around and go in-- happy we did. Place was decently packed for their Taco Tuesday special. Started with the Bourbon Butter shrimp, some of the best shrimp we've ever had. The bourbon butter was delicious, and perfect with the bread to dip in it. Also got shrimp and alligator po boys, tasted very fresh and were good portions! The service was exceptional, friendly and made you feel right at home. Both the appetizer and our dinners came out fast, and beer was cold. Although it seemed to us tourists to be in the middle of nowhere, don't pass this place up! read more

Best crab cakes! Very attentive service! Everyone loved their food!

The Bent Rod is a great place to stop for some amazing fried shrimp and flounder! The sweet tea is super and flows generously. Plus the bathrooms are clean and a really cool design. Cool bar also. read more