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Captain Dave's Dockside Restaurant

On the Waterfront, 4307, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843.651.5850
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Price range: S$21 - S$40
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Vine Grove, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I had made reservations for Dave's, which was unusual for most restaurants in Murrell's Inlet, and it made things very easy for a family the size of mine. The service was probably some of the best we saw in South Carolina and the food...oh, the food. The atmosphere was fabulous and the fact that they had an actual pianist added... More

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ND
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

After following other reviews and recommendations through the week, we saw the menu for this restaurant as we did the marsh walk and our mouths watered. The meal met and exceeded expectations for the four of us. Two of us had the menu-featured grouper which, after spending over 2 months eating excellent grouper in FL, we agreed was about the... More

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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

Hushpuppies with raspberry butter yum! Blackened King Klip did not disappoint. Attentive and nice waitress. Bisque was delicious!

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Darlington
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

A friend and I decided to try brunch at Capt. Dave's. This was the best decision we made that day. This restaurant is located right on the boardwalk. We were able to sit outside and had a wonderful view of the inlet and various wildlife. There is a little stretch of land in the water that houses peacocks and we... More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

What a pleasant surprise to discover Sunday Brunch, menu only, on the Marshwalk! We had the dining room to ourselves with a window table. The view was amazing, we watched peacocks, egrets, seagulls and pelicans cavorting for our enjoyment. The crab and andouille frittata was delicious with the andouille diced small, it was not overpowering with the crab. My husband... More

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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85 reviews 85 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

I was surprised by the good quality of food and service provided. I expected average bar food but was pleasantly surprised.

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La Jolla, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

My husband and I ate here on a Saturday night. We had a table with an inlet view. Our waitress was very nice and the sevice was excellent. After dinner we sat by the piano and enjoyed talking to David and listening to his excellent music. It was a great night!

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Greensboro, North Carolina
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53 reviews 53 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Now I didn't eat at Drunken Jacks, but out of the Marsh Walk restaurants this was the best. Great fresh seafood more in the old Murrells Inlet style, but they still were tourist influenced with a funky sauce for the hushpuppies. The waiter was not very personable either. Don't expect true southern hospitality here.

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Visited for a local literary lunch. Great view and atmosphere. Staff did well and served 40+ super lunches with local seafood. Have visited for local nonprofit benefit event with a similar, excellent experience.

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Durham, North Carolina
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7 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012 via mobile

Sat outside.. No waiting. Beautiful night with my wife, my aunt and her husband. Hushpuppies are spot on. Great Margarita. Grilled fish, blackened grouper, shrimp and grits, fried shrimp, key lime pie, bottle of wine, coupla beers. Food was all very tasty and we all left very full.

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