Shucker’s at Broadway at the Beach closes. See where a new Strand location will be

Original Shucker’s Raw Bar’s run at Broadway at the Beach is over after 20 years, but owners of the bar and restaurant plan to build another venue to maintain two locations on the Grand Strand.

The longtime restaurant known for its raw oysters and being part of Celebrity Square’s nightlife since July 31, 1998 closed its doors for good following its “Farewell to Broadway” event Saturday night.

Partner J.R. Nye said the Broadway store was closed because the rent due to landlord Burroughs & Chapin Company was too high, and a new Shucker’s is planned for what is now a vacant lot on Surfside Drive in Surfside Beach adjacent to Borgata, which is at 813 Surfside Drive.

“We got a much better offer on a new location in Surfside,” Nye said. “We’re looking forward to a new building and new location.”

The existing and original Shucker’s location at 300 North Kings Highway will remain open, Nye said.

He said construction on the Surfside location should begin in December and it could be open by next June.

B&C said Tuesday through its public relations and advertising firm LHWH that it has no comment on what might replace Shucker’s at Broadway, and Nye said he did not know.

Shucker’s owners thanked their patrons over the years in a Facebook post: “We have enjoyed being the local spot for 20 years and appreciate all of you who have been part of our family for all these year. We would like to thank all of you that we have met along this journey and help make Shucker’s what it is today.”

This story was originally published November 18, 2018 at 2:20 PM.