Clark's Seafood and Chop House
Little River
Restaurant in Little River, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clark's Seafood and Chop House is a practical Little River pick for mixed groups, family meals, and easy celebrations when seafood and steak both need to be on the table. Choose it for convenience and range; cross-shop Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro or The Parson's Table if the occasion calls for a more defined dinner atmosphere.
About Clark's Seafood and Chop House
Clark's Seafood and Chop House is a Little River restaurant with daily hours and a smart casual dress code.
Clark's Seafood and Chop House is open from 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule gives diners a broad window to plan a meal, but specific claims about dishes, lunch menus, bar seating, takeout, delivery, private dining, or group capacity are not here.
Best for practical planning around basics
Consider Clark's Seafood and Chop House when the priority is a Little River meal with smart casual expectations and confirmed posted hours. If you are comparing other options, Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro and The Parson's Table are also worth checking. Hurricane Juel's Restaurant is another option to compare when planning a meal.
Daily hours begin at 11 AM, and Friday and Saturday run later than the rest of the week.
Use it when the group needs scheduling clarity
For groups, the best planning point is not a confirmed seat count or private-room setup, but the daily schedule. The 11 AM opening and evening hours make it easier to coordinate around different timetables. For anything more specific, such as large-party policies, dietary accommodations, or a particular menu style, confirm with the restaurant directly.
For broader planning, compare Clark's Seafood and Chop House with other dining options and verify any details that matter before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 720 US-17, Little River, SC 29566
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- clarksseafoodandchophouse.com
- Phone
- +18433998888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clark's Seafood and Chop House reads like a coastal institution rooted in Lowcountry tradition. The dining room balances the surf-and-turf steakhouse format with regional seafood identity, shrimp from local boats, she-crab soup as a near-liturgical starter, fried platters and grilled whole fish, all anchored by the working waterfront outside. The result is a relaxed, charming place that feels quieter and more grounded than the louder resort strip to the south. It leans classic in its approach while remaining comfortably casual, the kind of room where family tables and couples dining together both fit naturally into the rhythm of the coastal community.
Best For
This is a place built to accommodate mixed parties: locals and tourists, seafood purists and steak lovers. The dual seafood-and-chop-house concept is practical for families and groups where preferences vary, and it also reads well for date nights and special occasions that want coastal character without fussy formality. Signature plates like Filet Napoleon, Shrimp Scallops & Grits and Carolina Crab Cakes showcase the two sides of the menu, so diners planning celebratory dinners or family meals will find options that satisfy both shore-driven and steakhouse appetites.
Ordering Tips
Emphasize the coastal side of the menu: ask about local shrimp availability and the day's seafood specials, since the restaurant draws from a nearby shrimping fleet. The menu rewards mixing surf and turf: pairing a steak with a regional seafood plate gives a true sense of the restaurant’s dual identity. She-crab soup and the Carolina Crab Cakes are natural starters that reflect Lowcountry tradition; for mains, consider the Shrimp Scallops & Grits or the Filet Napoleon to see both coastal and chop-house techniques in play. Servers are a good source for what’s freshest that day.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale-casual atmosphere with marina views, suitable for family dining and special occasions.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Filet Napoleon
- Shrimp Scallops & Grits
- Carolina Crab Cakes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 720 US-17, Little River, SC 29566
Planning details
Location
720 US-17, Little River, SC 29566 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the meal is a date night or anniversary dinner, book The Parson's Table instead. If the group wants a casual seafood meal with less formality, choose Hurricane Juel's Restaurant.
Restaurant context
How Clark's Seafood and Chop House compares in Little River
Clark's Seafood and Chop House is the practical middle lane in Little River: broader than Hurricane Juel's Restaurant, less wine- and occasion-driven than Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, and less atmosphere-led than The Parson's Table. Pick it when the group wants seafood and steak options without committing to a more formal dinner plan.
For value, Hurricane Juel's is the better casual seafood cross-shop. For a celebration, The Parson's Table has the stronger occasion feel, while Brentwood is the better call for diners who care about wine and a slower bistro-style meal. Clark's is easier to recommend when the reservation needs to satisfy several preferences at once.
Lava Korean Steakhouse and Bistro 90 sit outside the immediate Little River set, so use them only if the group is willing to widen the search. Lava is the sharper pick for a more interactive steakhouse-style night; Bistro 90 is the better comparison for diners leaning toward a steakhouse experience rather than a coastal seafood-and-chop-house format.
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Compare Clark's Seafood and Chop House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clark's Seafood and Chop House | Little River | No published awards |
| Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro | Little River | No published awards |
| The Parson's Table | Little River | No published awards |
| Hurricane Juel's Restaurant | Little River | No published awards |
| Lava Korean Steakhouse | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| Bistro 90 | Longs | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clark's Seafood and Chop House good for solo dining?
It can be a practical solo option if the posted hours fit your schedule, but specific solo-dining features are not here. The restaurant is open daily from 11 AM, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. For another option to compare, The Parson's Table may also be worth checking.
Is Clark's Seafood and Chop House good for a special occasion?
Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro is another option to compare.
What are alternatives to Clark's Seafood and Chop House?
Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro, The Parson's Table, Hurricane Juel's Restaurant, Bistro 90, and Lava Korean Steakhouse are options to compare, depending on the kind of meal you want. Clark's Seafood and Chop House is best evaluated here on its confirmed Little River location, smart casual dress code, and daily hours.
What should a first-timer know about Clark's Seafood and Chop House?
Go in with the basics: Clark's Seafood and Chop House is in Little River, has a smart casual dress code, and is open 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, plus 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
