LuAnn Hunt
We went early (5:30 pm) and were seated at a table by the water. The crab balls were excellent! The shrimp were cooked to perfection. We ordered the Senior dinners of shrimp and scallops which were lightly battered and fried; again perfection! Our waitress was very nice as were all the staff we came in contact with. The atmosphere is homey and not fancy at all, but that makes this restaurant so charming. We will return’
… moreLiz Bogucki
This was our best meal while visiting the Myrtle Beach area. It was about 40 minutes from where we were staying and well worth the drive. The staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Our bartender Nikki went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our experience top notch. Besides the fact we had great conversation with her she really attended to our needs (saying needs lightly as we’re vacationers). When my husband ordered surf and turf he asked if they had horseradish sauce and the bartender said no, but i can make it for you. She went back and made it for him. All of our food was exquisite. The crab balls were amazing. The scallops were melting in my mouth. And holy Moses is the boil a lot of food!!! Well worth the drive and the money. Next time we come to this area of the country, we will for sure be back and recommending this place to every friend that comes down. Great staff. Great food. Great atmosphere.
… moreDonna B
We arrived before opening hours which online said 4:30 to find out it was really 5. We decided to wait and glad we did. Food was amazing, unusual and flavorful. We ordered the helacious barge that contained everything from the sea plus veges and sausages. Be prepared to open oysters and clean your crab. Service was good and Madison was very attentive, she was glad to bring us napkins which you will need plenty of.
… moreKati Lunceford
Great laid back atmosphere with a view. Our server was amazing and super friendly! We did have a small wait, but good things come to those that wait.
The hushpuppies remind of those from a South Georgia church fish fry…outstanding and airy. We had the Grouper Oscar and the stuffed shrimp with crab meat, both were delicious and perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this place.
… moremaggie leone
My partner and I ate here while on our vacation to sunset beach and we had a wonderful time! The food was delicous, they gave us hush puppies to start which were probably the best hush puppies I’ve ever had! We had the crab balls which were delicous although we thought they were going to be bigger. And we had the hellacious barge low country boil and it was fantastic, we were blown away with how good the shrimp were! Our server Caroline was absolutley delightful!!
… morekaren mcfarlin
This restaurant was recommended from someone back home in Morganton, NC. Glad we went the hushpuppies were very fresh and the entrees we order was very good. Pricey but you get lots of food. We got there right at 5pm when they opened was seated quickly. Our server was on top of things didn’t have to wait long for anything. Will go back in the future.
… moreRandy Franklin
What a disappointment. My family and I have been coming to Sunset Beach for decades, and Crabby Oddwaters was one of our favorite restaurants. We missed last year so we’re excited and anticipating a great meal, as we only can afford to eat out once during our week vacation. We were seated after a short wait, and immediately realized this was not the place we fondly remembered. The beautiful seashell collection was gone (ok I understand the looks of a place change, but this was like a seashell museum they housed) and we were handed menus that had completely changed as well. Gone was the delicious grilled shrimp and scallops, replaced by fast food style fried everything. We swallowed our disappointment and decided to give it a try. I ordered a glass of Cabernet and was told they were out of red wine. Ok, unusual, but do you have a wine or beer list? No, I was told, but they had Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay. No brand names offered. I ordered a glass of the Pinot Grigio and it was corked. In the meantime we asked for kids menus, and again we’re told there were no printed menus, but the waiter gave us a quick rundown of kids choices. Ok we ordered the kids chicken fingers and a hamburger with fries. They came out first and were overcooked and not edible. I ordered a Grouper sandwich (fried only choice). I’ve had better fish sandwiches at McDonalds, as it was overcooked and greasy. My wife and daughter ordered the she crab soup and clam chowder. What came out looked like sample cups you would taste at Sam’s Club. See photo. And these were 7.00 each. Soup was bland and uninteresting. On top of that, everything is served on paper plates, and if you ask for ketchup you’re going to get little packets. We asked for the manager or owner, neither were available. The bartender came over and was nice enough, but said they were moving away from fine dining and going with a fast fish camp style. He obviously comped our meal, as we had barely touched anything. I wish them well with their new direction, but they may have considered changing the name if they’re going to tarnish decades of high quality food and a pleasant dining experience.
… moreTia Rock
Took my mom on a surprise day trip to the beach & we checked this place out. Not only was it in an awesome location, the food was great! The crab dip is delicious. The stairs require negotiation after a few Bahama Mamas. Lol
… moreRobert Kalifornia
Such a gorgeous place to eat and have a view, but also a delicious and fresh menu! We visit every year and each time we try something new. The quality of food is great, the service is wonderful and you won’t leave hungry!
The wildlife you see from the windows is fantastic! Each visit we see alligators, egrets, pelicans, and turtles.
… moreMary Ercoli
Th reason for a three star review is the deviled crab had very little if any crab. It was mostly stuffing and bell peppers. Very disappointed. The other reason for three stars is my friend liked the shrimp. If it wasn’t for that I’d give less stars.
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