City: Pawleys Island, SC

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (843) 235-8700

Address: 1 Norris Dr.

Description: Located in the Litchfield Inn, this is a twofer. Austin’s Cabana Café is an upbeat, island-inspired eatery that offers what few can—an open-air bar with a spectacular view of sea and surf. Toss a shrimp on the bar-b and enjoy the live music! Upstairs is the slightly more formal Austin’s Ocean’s One, which overlooks the ocean and serves up breathtaking views. As for the menu, nothing compares to the panko herb-crusted local flounder with roasted tomato and spinach gratin, pancetta potatoes, and shrimp aioli. Also try the blue crab cake with lemon caper and dill sauce and smokey succotash. And there’s plenty more to choose from. One of several house specialties is the whole catch of the day—this chef’s selection is actually served whole. Call ahead for current details. Cabana Café is generally open Tues through Sun 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.—sometimes later, if the bar’s hoppin’.