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Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet, SC

Hot Fish Club

4.7
4.7
2373 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
4911 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
The original Hot and Hot Fish Club was founded in the late 1700’s by the planters of All Saints Parish. The social club was dedicated to epicurean pursuits; gourmet food, strong drinks and festive times. The first club was said to be on Drunken Jack Island, located just a few miles south from here. Members of the original club described their past time spent on the island as the “happiest hours of their lives.” The Club was dismantled and finally laid to rest after the Civil War. An ever shifting sand bar off the coast of Huntington Beach State Park is all that remains of the original site. The Hot Fish Club today is located in the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand. Hot Fish Club remains a favorite gathering place today for discriminating locals and is open to everyone seeking Great Food, Great Drink, and Lively Conversation, in the spirit of those earlier revelers. We pride ourselves on our personal service and our desire to satisfy each guest.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Garden City/Murrells Inlet
  • Cross street
    Ocean Hwy
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

What 2,373 people are saying

Hot Fish Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Seafood

  • Myrtle Beach

    Best Value

  • Myrtle Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Myrtle Beach

    Good for groups

  • Myrtle Beach

    Hot spot

  • Myrtle Beach

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Myrtle Beach

    Great for scenic views

  • Myrtle Beach

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hot Fish Club offers "phenomenal" scallops and "excellent" seafood, with highlights like the "amazing" lobster pot pie and crab mac & cheese. Guests praise the "wonderful service" and "relaxed atmosphere," enjoying views from the gazebo. While some dishes received mixed feedback, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "delicious" food and "generous portions."

2,373 Reviews
  1. Stella

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lobster pot was amazing as usual. Comfortable ambiance. The service was great

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  2. Connie

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant! Loved the food, atmosphere and the service was outstanding!! I would definitely recommend this place!

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  3. Sheila

    Charleston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was wonderful had the grouper. Also had oyster on the half self. Service was fine nothing special. But going to Franks the night before was a hard act to follow.

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  4. Charles

    Charlotte4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Musty odor upon entering. Menu too large for dining room size. While my grouper was tasty although overcooked , the risotto was grossly overcooked and too cheesy with no taste or evidence of lobster. The beurre blanc was a watery jus. My companions enjoyed their generous fried shrimp portions as did the fish and chips. My suggestion is to stick with the basics for an enjoyable meal. Service was mediocre at best and the runner delivering our meals with the backwards ball cap, strings hanging from his shorts was unprofessional.

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  5. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    My waiter Jamie was awesome! I had the Cobia Fish. It was the worst fish in a long time. Way over cooked and tough. I would rather have had Gordons from the freezer case and saved $30.

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  6. Douglas

    Charlotte13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant on the inlet. The scallops are phenomenal

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  7. Reid

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Grouper special was fantastic. It’s a loud beach restaurant

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  8. David

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner indoors with a reservations, but you can also eat outside and at the bar without a reservation 

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  9. Karen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. You must try the Lobster Pot Pie! Our waitress was great. Will definitely be going again.

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  10. Gary

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good. The food and the service as usual were very good. Highly recommended!

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FAQs

Hot Fish Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 357-9175.

Hot Fish Club is rated 4.7 stars by 2373 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Hot Fish Club

4911 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Hwy
  • Neighborhood
    Garden City/Murrells Inlet
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
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