How do Marshwalk’s waterfront restaurants compare? Here’s top ranking from 1 to 9
The Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet is largely known as a spot located off the tourist-heavy path in Myrtle Beach.
It tends to draw more locals and offers a look at the salt marsh way of life sometimes overlooked by vacationers hoping to spend a week on a sandy beach.
The Marshwalk has nine restaurants overlooking the South Carolina waters, all of which come highly rated across rating platforms. The Sun News examined reviews from Google, Yelp and TripAdvisor to rank the restaurants.
Here are the nine Marshwalk restaurants ranked from worst to best.
9. Creek Ratz
3.2 stars from 275 reviews on Yelp, 3.8 stars from 852 reviews on TripAdvisor and 4.2 stars from 1,941 reviews on Google
The reviews for Creek Ratz are full of people complimenting the restaurant for its views and cheap prices while others state the food was subpar. That said, there are still many more positive reviews than negative ones.
8. Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grill
3.2 stars from 19 reviews on Yelp, 3.7 stars from three reviews on TripAdvisor and 4.6 stars from 413 Google reviews
As the newest restaurant at the Mashwalk, Sloppy Jose’s Cantina and Seafood Grill has not had the time to build up the reputation of an older restaurant. However, as it is run by the seasoned owners of Cerro Grande and Neal and Pam’s, the restaurant has earned the spot hundreds of positive Google reviews in under a year.
Sloppy Jose’s serves Mexican food with Southern flare. Menu highlights include the chorizo crab dip and a well-loved margarita. There is also a pirate ship playground that excites parents and children.
7. Bovine’s
3.2 stars from 310 Yelp reviews, 3.9 stars from 910 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.3 stars from 1,500 Google reviews.
As the only steakhouse on the Marshwalk, customers rave about Bovine’s steak. The shrimp and grits and brick oven pizza also come highly rated by reviewers. Bovine’s is found at the north end of the Marshwalk.
6. Wicked Tuna
3.4 stars from 1,200 Yelp reviews, 3.9 stars from 2,089 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.3 stars from 4,999 Google reviews.
Wicked Tuna, which has its outdoor bar Tuna Shak, serves a variety of tuna. The menu includes tuna tartare, tuna pizza and tuna crunch rolls among many others. Customers also love the Wicked Tuna’s dragon roll and grouper, according to reviews.
5. J. Peter’s Grill and Bar
3.5 stars from 173 Yelp reviews, 3.9 stars from TripAdvisor reviews and 4.4 stars from 2,350 Google reviews.
The national chain has a primary restaurant as well as Bubba’s Love Shak next door which overlooks Goat Island. Reviewers recommend hitting J. Peter’s early bird menu, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customers can get a 9 ounce prime rib with a salad and a side for $23.
4. The Claw House
3.9 stars from 864 Yelp reviews, 4.1 stars from 1,007 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.4 stars from 3,588 Google reviews.
While seafood is present at every restaurant at the Marshwalk, not all places offer crab nachos or a lobster roll. Patrons love coming to The Claw House on Monday evenings for all-you-can-eat crab legs for $44.95.
3. Wahoo’s Fish House
3.6 stars from 337 Yelp reviews, 4.1 stars from 762 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.5 stars from 2,195 Google reviews
Grab happy hour sushi rolls for less than $7 or a half dozen wings for $8 at Wahoo’s Fish House. Customers also rave about the shrimp and grits and crab dip.
2. Drunken Jack’s
3.9 stars from 747 Yelp reviews, 4.2 stars from 2,788 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.5 stars from 5,905 Google reviews
Drunken Jack’s customers love the complimentary hush puppies and fresh seafood. Google reviewers mention how their trigger fish, flounder and she-crab soup was cooked to perfection.
1. Dead Dog Saloon
4 stars from 1,300 Yelp reviews, 4.2 stars from 2,905 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.5 stars and 9,150 Google reviews
Similar to Drunken Jack’s, Dead Dog Saloon also gives patrons a free basket of hush puppies at the beginning of the meal. Customers wrote that they love the brisket, the crab nachos and French onion soup.
This story was originally published September 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
