Graham's Landing in Murrells Inlet pleases guests with maritime charm, a waterfront view and a bounty of local fish. |
While I’ve been busy at the
office, I’ve still made time for adventures around town.
A few weeks ago, I had a chance
to explore the Grand Strand’s south end. I had heard about the natural beauty I
could find in Georgetown County and had seen pictures of the wildlife there,
but so far, my beach living experience has been taking place in the more
centralized tourist spots around Myrtle Beach.
Visit! editor Heather Gale
and I had planned a trip to Brookgreen Gardens to check out the Cool Summer
Evenings concert series. Former “American Idol” contestant and Coastal Carolina
alum Elise Testone was taking the stage that week.
It had been a rather rainy
morning that Friday, but we were feeling adventurous and decided to brave the
weather and check out Brookgreen Gardens anyway. I am so very glad we did, as
the sky cleared up for an evening of fantastic music. (Check out Heather’s post about Brookgreen
here.)
Before the concert, we
stopped for dinner at a delightful waterfront restaurant in Murrells Inlet.
Graham’s Landing, which opened last August, is inside a quaint log house off
Hwy. 17 Business. With an old-fashioned porch that wraps around the entire
building and twinkling Christmas lights illuminating the entrance, it’s clear the
restaurant has charm before you even walk inside. Once you step through the doors, it only gets better. The walls are decorated with South Carolina and maritime artwork, including large metal fish, and the wait staff greets you with smiles and excellent service. We dined around 6 p.m. on a Friday night, and
the place was buzzing with big groups and couples alike as friends met up for a
few drinks at the bar and families sat for dinner on the outdoor patio.
I’ve been a fan of seafood
for as long as I can remember, so getting fresh, local fish has been one of my
favorite things about living at the beach. The menu at Graham’s Landing is
filled with tasty options. I chose the fried flounder platter and was satisfied
with the flakey, tender delight that was presented to me. I do wish I tried the
shrimp and grits, which our waitress highly recommended, but that just means
I’ll have to make a return trip.
My dinner: fried flounder, fresh green beans and a twice-baked potato. |
Graham’s Landing is open from
11:30 a.m. until…but the kitchen closes at 10 p.m. The restaurant is located at
5225 Hwy. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet. Graham’s Landing is closed on Sundays.
In addition to dining in, take out and catering are available. Visit
grahamslandingmurrellsinlet.com or call 843-947-0520 for more information.
Read my full story on Graham’s
Landing in the August issue of Visit! or online now at mbvisit.com.