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Pawleys Island Tavern

Item: Pawleys Island Tavern
Author: Terry Massey

Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Southern

Price Range: $$

10Best Says

This laid-back, friendly restaurant and bar features live bands several nights a week and also offers great crab cakes, hickory-smoked barbecue and pizza. With a large outdoor seating area and stage nestled under a canopy of live oak trees and Spanish moss, this Lowcountry eatery provides the perfect place to relax outside and take in some sights and sounds of live music in a festive atmosphere. Located behind the Pawleys Island Hammock Shops, "the PIT" is the perfect place to take a break from a full day of shopping and sip on a few cold ones while watching the sun go down.

Address:

10635 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Phone:

843-237-8465

Website:

pawleysislandtavern.com

Hours:

Restaurant: Daily 11am-10pm
Bar: Daily 11am-2am

Admissions:

No cover charge

EXPERT TIPS BY: Terry Massey
Myrtle Beach Local Expert

Pawleys Island's Best Restaurants, Outdoor Dining: "The warmer months sees bands use the outdoor stage, so arrive early for a good seat and some good eats while taking in some of the best bands on the Grand Strand."

Best for Pawleys Island's Best Restaurants Because: Experience a true slice of life on Pawleys Island at this "arrogantly shabby" establishment.
Best for Outdoor Dining Because: "The Pit," as it is known to the locals, is tucked away in a grove of live oaks and pines, adding to its rootsy appeal.

Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Crab Balls
  
  our famous crab cake recipe, served bite-sized and deep-fried ($9.00)
  
  Crab Dip
  
  our crab dip made with secret spices and served with our homemade chips ($9.00)
  
  Crawfish & Gravy
  
  sauteed crawfish tails in a tasso cream gravy over scallion grits ($9.00)
  
  Jalapeno Poppers
  
  jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese, battered and deep-fried ($5.50)
  
  Chicken Wings
  
  served hot n' spicy or teriyaki ($7.50)
  
  Mozzarella Sticks
  
  always a family favorite ($6.50)
  
  Pit Fries
  
  our homemade pimento cheese, chili, bacon, and jalapenos over fries ($7.00)
  
  Pimento Cheese & Chips
  
  our homemade pimento cheese and potato chips (add jalapenos: 35) ($6.00)
  
  Combo Basket
  
  chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and poppers ($7.50)
  
  Grouper Fingers
  
  strips of grouper, breaded and fried ($7.00)
  
  Chicken Tenders
  
  breaded and fried strips of chicken served with dipping sauce ($6.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  tender pieces breaded and fried served with dijon orange marmalade ($7.00)
  
  Crawfish Tails
  
  youll think youre in new orleans with these tasty treats ($7.50)
  
  Conch Fritters
  
  mouthfuls of caribbean flavor fried to perfection ($7.50)
  
  Crawfish Quesadilla
  
  a tasty, cheesy treat stuffed full with crawfish tails ($8.50)
  
  Peel N' Eat Shrimp
  
  seasoned with old bay and served with butter for dipping ($9.00)
- Soups
  Classic Vegetable Beef
  Cup: $3.00
  
  Bowl: $4.00
  Soup Du Jour
  ask your server about (always a tasty treat).
  
  Cup: $4.00
  
  Bowl: $6.00
- Salads
  House Salad
  fresh garden greens and vegetables with your choice of dressing
  
  S: $3.00
  
  L: $4.50
  Chef Salad
  
  fresh garden greens, veggies, turkey, ham, swiss, and cheddar cheese ($7.50)
  
  Greek Salad
  
  black olives, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta cheese over fresh greens ($7.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  fresh romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese; tossed with caesar dressing ($6.00)
  
  Shrimp Salad Plate
  
  a light tasty treat served with pasta salad and seasonal fruit ($8.50)
  
  Chicken Salad Plate
  
  homemade chicken salad with pasta salad and seasonal fruit ($7.50)
- Entrees
  Catch Of The Day
  
  blackened, grilled, fried, or boiled
  
  Shrimp & Yellow Grits
  
  a lowcountry favorite... enough said ($18.00)
  
  Crescent City Shrimp
  
  andouille, spinach, sun dried tomato, brown ale: all sauteed and served over wild rice ($18.00)
  
  Crab Cake Plate
  
  yes, this is the one everyones talking about. two of our delicious cakes made with 14 lb of jumbo lump crabmeat. ($22.00)
  
  Fried Seafood Platter
  
  flounder, oysters, shrimp, scallops and a small crab cake ($19.00)
  
  Favorites Platter
  choose from fresh flounder, large shrimp, select oysters, and/or premium scallops: all breaded and lightly fried to perfection!
  
  Any One: $15.00
  
  Any Two: $16.00
  
  Any Three: $17.00
  Blackened Mahi Over Crawfish Grits
  
  mahi blackened and served over our yellow grits tossed with tender crawfish tails ($19.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  choice cut grilled to perfection (8 oz.) ($25.00)
  
  New York Strip
  
  classic cut grilled to perfection (12 oz.) ($20.00)
  
  Ribeye
  
  beautifully marbled cut of beef grilled to perfection (12 oz.) ($19.00)
- Burgers And Dogs
  
  Hamburger
  
  served with lettuce, tomato, and onion, and pickles ($7.00)
  
  Hot Dog
  
  all-beef frank, grilled just like dad does ($4.50)
  
  Psycho Burger
  
  our mind-blowing burger with pimento cheese, chili, bacon, jalapenos, sauteed onions, and slaw, topped with an over-easy egg and splashed with pawleys island sunburn ($10.00)
  
  Black & Bleu Burger
  
  our hand-pattied burger blackend with bleu cheese dressing ($8.00)
  
  Portabello Burger
  
  our delicious burger topped with a lightly marinated and grilled portabello mushroom cap with lettuce, tomato, and onion ($8.00)
- Seafood Baskets
  
  Basket
  
  your choice of breaded and lightly fried shrimp, oysters, scallops, flounder, grouper, or tilapia ($10.95)
  
  Mix 'n' Match
  
  make your own custom basket of fried seafood delight! priced per item. mixing grouper costs $1.50. ($1.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Crab Cake Sandwich
  
  our famous crab cake starring as a sandwich ($11.00)
  
  Po Boy
  
  this classic sandwich is served with your choice of fried oysters, shrimp, crawfish, tilapia, or flounder on a hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, and homemade remoulade. grouper is an additional $1.50; add cheese for 50 or blacken for $1.00 ($9.50)
- Pizza
  Veggie
  a selection of vegetables including mushrooms, black and green olives, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, jalapenos, and banana peppers
  
  M: $12.00
  
  L: $16.00
  House Special
  we throw everything into our special pizza. this pizza includes almost all of our toppings.
  
  M: $13.00
  
  L: $17.00
  Italian
  salami, pepperoni, italian sausage, green peppers, red onions, and our own blend of cheeses go into this specialty pizza
  
  L: $16.00
  
  M: $12.00
  Meat Lovers
  pepperoni, ham, salami, bacon, hamburger, and italian sausage are piled high onto a bed of cheese
  
  L: $16.00
  
  M: $12.00
  Greek
  olives, tomatoes, and feta are the starts of this fantastic pizza.
  
  L: $16.00
  
  M: $12.00
  White Pizza
  lots of garlic, sliced tomatoes, black olives, and red onions
  
  L: $15.00
  
  M: $11.00
  Lavaisha's Special
  olive oil, garlic (no red suaced), red onions, bacon, and cheese
  
  L: $15.00
  
  M: $11.00
  Gaye's Special
  spinach, garlic, tomatoes, and feta (a twist on the greek)
  
  L: $16.00
  
  M: $12.00
  Hawaiian Pizza
  this specialty includes ham and pineapple tidbits.
  
  L: $15.00
  
  M: $11.00
  Garlic Lovers
  roasted garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a feta and cheese blend.
  
  L: $16.00
  
  M: $12.00
  Plain Cheese
  classic pizza with our great sauce and blend of cheeses
  
  M: $8.50
  
  L: $10.50
  Additional Toppings
  build your own work of culinary art
  
  M Per: $1.00
  
  L Per: $1.50
- Side Orders
  
  Basket Of Fries
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Basket Of Onion Rings
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Basket Of Homemade Chips
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Sauteed Veggies
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Potato Salad
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Pasta Salad
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Cole Slaw
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Fruit
  
  ($1.50)

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