Casual by Design
Bubba's Love Shak is a restaurant and bar & grill with a rustic, colorful look. The room keeps a casual edge. A patio adds another place to sit, with open-air tables that suit a quick lunch or a longer dinner.
The setting fits the name. It feels unforced and easy to read at a glance, with color and texture doing the work instead of polish. Guests can settle inside or head to the patio, then order at a pace that suits the table. The format works for solo dining, small groups, and larger plans that need room to spread out.
A restaurant Murrells Inlet SC visitor can reach for a straightforward meal, this one keeps the focus on a relaxed seat and a clear dining setup. It is built for people who want a meal with a bar nearby and outdoor space within the same stop. The patio gives another place to linger after the first round of drinks, and the indoor tables keep the meal moving when the weather changes. The bar & grill format also suits a stop that starts with a drink and ends with dessert or a second plate.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
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Food, Drinks, Music
The kitchen centers on fried seafood and other American grub. That keeps the menu in familiar territory, with crisp, hot plates and simple comfort dishes that suit a beach-town meal. The bar side brings clever cocktails, so the drink list has its own draw alongside the food.
Live music gives the place another layer. It changes the rhythm of a meal without changing the order of service: settle in, choose a table or bar seat, then let the set run while food and drinks arrive. The room works as a live music venue as well as a place to eat, so the visit can shift from dinner to a night out without moving anywhere else.
For diners comparing a casual seafood restaurant Murrells Inlet option, the appeal is in the mix. Fried plates, American staples, and cocktails share the same address, and the music sits close enough to be part of the evening. A table can hold a full dinner, a round of drinks, or a lighter stop built around small plates and a late-night bite.
About Bubba's Love Shak
Bubba's Love Shak sits at 4037 US-17 BUS in Murrells Inlet. It is a restaurant, bar & grill, live music venue, and T-shirt store. The space has a rustic, colorful look. Outdoor seating gives guests a place to eat near the air and light. Inside, the bar serves cocktails, beer, wine, coffee, spirits, and happy-hour drinks.
The kitchen serves fried seafood and other American grub. Local specialty dishes are part of the mix, along with comfort food, small plates, late-night food, and dessert. Fried shrimp, fried flounder sandwich, crab nachos, prime rib, she crab soup, and croissant are among the dishes tied to the place. Lunch and dinner service run through the week, with hours from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, then 11 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday.
Live music is part of the setting. So is sport on screen. Guests can dine in, take away, order delivery, or book a table. The room includes a fireplace, table service, high chairs, and a kids' menu. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. Free street parking and a free parking lot sit on site.
Bubba's Love Shak accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Dogs are allowed outside. The place works for solo dining, groups, tourists, and university students. Its rating is 4.4 from 382 reviews.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can book ahead for a table instead of relying on a walk-in.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Drivers can choose the free parking lot or nearby free street parking before walking up to the entrance.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet are all available, so guests can move through the visit without extra steps.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can pay with a card or phone at the end of the meal, so checkout stays quick after ordering.
- Children
- High chairs · Kids' menu Families can ask for a high chair and choose from the kids' menu when ordering for younger diners.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so pet owners can plan to sit in the outdoor area.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists · University students The dining room handles groups, tourists, and university students, so larger parties should expect a busy, mixed crowd.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Trendy Casual, cosy, and trendy describe the room, so guests can expect a relaxed place with a lively bar edge.
From the Menu
When To Visit
Bubba's Love Shak sits at 4037 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, United States. The hours run Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 10 PM. Friday and Saturday stay open until 11 PM. Sunday closes at 10 PM.
Parking includes free of charge street parking and a free parking lot. The entrance is wheelchair-accessible, and the seating and toilet are accessible as well. Reservations are accepted, so a table can be set before arrival.
Payment is straightforward. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. The practical details line up with a stop on US-17 BUS, where a guest can park, come in, and sit down without extra steps. A visitor can arrive for lunch, return for dinner, or plan a later meal on the longer Friday and Saturday hours. The front door, tables, and restroom all support an easier visit from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 10 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, then stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Guests can plan lunch, dinner, or a later evening stop around those hours.
Can a table be reserved ahead of time?
Reservations are accepted. That gives guests a way to lock in a table before arriving, which helps for a planned dinner or a larger group. It also keeps the visit simple when the dining room is likely to be busy.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can choose the method that suits them at the end of the meal. That makes checkout straightforward for a quick lunch or a longer dinner with drinks.
Where can guests park?
Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are both available. Drivers can choose the lot or look for a space along the road near the restaurant. That makes arrival easier before heading inside for a meal.
Is the restaurant set up for wheelchair access?
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all available. Guests can plan a visit with a smoother path from parking to the table and through the rest of the meal. The layout supports staying for lunch or dinner without extra steps at the door or inside.
Are children accommodated?
High chairs and a kids' menu are available. Families can seat younger children at the table and choose from a menu made for them. That keeps ordering simple when the group comes in for lunch or dinner.
