Disappointing.
We have eaten at Frank's many times in the past enjoying great meals. Â Our experience on July 17 was very disappointing. Â On the positive side the Low Country Spring Roll was inventive and tasting. Â The crab cakes were nice too. Â All other dishes suffered from excessive salt or poor prep/quality. Â The ravioli was swimming in oil, the collards inedible for the salt, the conch tough, salty and overlooked. Â I can understand one failed dish but three make it unlikely we will try again.
2nd time at Franks. Will have to try out the "Outback" part next time. After dinner tonight, we passed through the outdoor seating area and were impressed. Dinner tonight was wonderful. We were in a relatively quiet area and enjoyed some wine (Bottle of Red Zin) with our Veal and ravioli dinners. Service was very professional and our water and wine goblets never went dry.
SaleebScore: Food 9/10, Service 9/10, Value 8/10 (a bit on the pricey side). Total: 9/10.
What a wonderful meal Starting with the She Crab soup my meal was a 10 my crabcakes were made of BIG lumps of backfin I can not figure out how they stayed together and the Grits and Collards were better than my own homemade..and I even GROW my own collards. BUT the best part of the meal was the Caramel Cake AMAZING !!!!! So very glad we drove down from MB for dinner here instead of one of the chains up in the Crowds!
Review Source:Always enjoyable and delicious for a special occasion dinner. Shrimp and Andouille sausage in a Tasso cream sauce over fried green tomatoes was a generous portion appetizer to share. The Calamari, although hot and crispy, lacked a bit of flavor. Loved my small plate option of Mahi over mushroom asparagus risotto and shaved Parmesan. My husband always has the grouper and shrimp over stone ground grits. Rachel, our waitress, was very polished, polite and professional. You will never be disappointed if you are looking for an extraordinary evening of culinary delights!
Review Source:We have been going to Franks for years. Had the lamb, the duck, the veal, the scallops, and steaks. One word...excellent. Missed coming to the area last year, but can't wait to go this year. The 14 layer caramel cake is unbelievable. Put quite simply, if you don't leave this place with an anxious feeling to get back as soon as you can, get back on your space ship, and return to what ever planet you came from.
Review Source:I ordered two small plates and a soup. The asian spring rolls were great and a real bargain at $5. The crab salad plate was good but not great for $14, there was not enough crab and the dressing was boring---made me wish I had ordered two orders of the spring rolls. The She Crab soup was excellent.  My wife ordered the soup and grouper and liked them both. We were there with a group of 8 and everyone was pretty happy with what they got, but the most delighted person was the one who got the grilled scallops---she wouldn't even share them. We shared a 14 layer cake  for dessert that was very good.
Everyone agreed that the food was great , but was a little bit overpriced. But still we'll all go back next year
The service by Karen was perfect.
Yelp was right again!  We were looking for upscale dining and this was perfect.  Great  food and great service.  I wanted some saute spinach with butter and garlic to go with my ginger Scottish salmon and Lewis said no problem we will prepare that for you --- delicious!  Ask for Lewis.  Desert --- 14 layer warm caramel cake was perfect!
Review Source:I was in Pawley's Island for work and needed takeout. Thankfully Frank's accommodated me since they seem to be the only (best) place to eat in the area. The She Crab soup was very rich and creamy. I also had a beet salad which was very good. While not the best dining experience (eating out of styrofoam and trying to work in my hotel) the food was good.
Review Source:My family had been hoping to try out Frank's for some time, it is an area institution after all. Maybe our expectations were too high, maybe they were having an off night, or we ordered the wrong things. Either way we were disappointed.
We had a reservation, and were seated as soon as we arrived. They brought us the regular Frank's menu and the Chophouse menu, and we requested a copy of the Frank's Outback menu. ( You can order off any of the menus.)
Our drink orders were taken quickly and we were left with a basket of rolls- which I was disappointed in. They were those white, pre made french dinner rolls that lack flavor and creativity. There are several great local bakeries that I'm sure would be happy to supply Frank's with something better.
As someone with food allergies, I had several questions for our waiter about some of the entrees. He was knowledgeable enough to answer all my questions, and empowered to offer to make me something off menu if needed.
The salads that came with our meal were fine, nothing to get excited about, though certainly a step up from the iceberg lettuce you get at some places.
For appetizers we had the Fried Conch special, Calamari, Shrimp and Beef sate. Nothing was bad- but no one was overly impressed.
Entrees
Citrus brined Pork Chop- My husband liked it, though I thought for something that had been brined, it lacked the flavor I thought it would have. The apple raisin compote it came with was very good. It also came with Sweet Potato hash, which I did not try, but it did not look like hash to me.
I decided to play it safe and go with a filet from the Chophouse menu, while my sister went with the filet from the regular Frank's menu. Mine certainly looked better- though neither of us were raving about them. The filet from the Chophouse menu was Prime, but I'm thinking that the one from the regular menu was not- as it cost less. There was no salt or pepper on my steak, and quite honestly it did not have a lot of flavor. I Did have the Parmesan truffle fries as a side, and they were exceptional!
My Mom had the Grouper- this is something that Frank's is known for. She asked for the Dijon sauce on the side- and they failed to do so. She thought the fish was very good, but did not like the sauce and it kind of ruined it for her.
My dad went with the Burger from the Frank's Outback menu and was quite disappointed. The menu conjures an image of a great big juicy burger- and what was on his plate did not look or taste as good as he had hoped.
For dessert, we had the caramel cake, brownie, key lime pie and the blackberry cobbler. They buy the caramel cake from a local cake lady- and though I don't love caramel frosting- the layers of the cake themselves were the most delicate and tender I think I have ever had. The brownie was served with vanilla ice cream, and it was very rich. They make the brownies in house. The key lime pie was very good, tart and creamy. The blackberry cobbler was fine- we misunderstood the waiter, and were thinking it was going to be blueberry cobbler.
So overall, we had good service, but found the acoustics of the restaurant to be bad. It was hard to hear everything. The food was okay- but we all left a bit disappointed.
I've been going to Frank's for years. Â The food is consistently good and the service excellent. Â Some favorites include the grouper, the duck, and the scallops. Â The specials are often interesting and make use of fresh ingredients. Â On my last visit, I had the blackberry cobbler for dessert, which was really good. Â
I have only two issues with Frank's. Â The menu doesn't change much. Â I'd love to see some new additions. Â And the potions are quite large. Â That said, they have added a small plates menu, which both adds new items and are smaller portions. They've also added a chop house menu, essentially offering excellent cuts of meat. Â While both these seem like good additions, they also make the menu a bit overwhelming. And nothing on the small plates menu looked as interesting as the regular menu. Â
Still, I look forward to my next visit, and will try to try something new.
Stopped in the bar for our first time this week on the way home for dessert and a nightcap. My wife ended up getting a nice small plate. Good wine selection and I had one of two ports they have on the menu. Dessert was very good, excellent service, really enjoyed the vibe - the bar is right up front of the restaurant - but easy feel to it. We looked at the menu for both restaurants and plan on going back this weekend.
Review Source:Frank's has been my favorite restaurant for over 20 years. I've seen the menus evolve over time, keeping up with popular trends, yet keeping the local's favorites. Frank's is the benchmark, to which I compare all other restaurants. It's our "special occasion" place.... and we never have trouble coming up with a special occasion! Last night I dined there with some friends and had a delightful evening. The food was great, the service was friendly, efficient and fun. The bartenders even named a drink after me! Ask for the Kaztini next time you're outback, but only if you're abstaining (it's better than ordering a club soda, with a splash of cranberry, in a pretty wine glass, with a twist of lime....and faster too!)
Review Source:In my many travels to Pawleys Island for work, I finally got a chance to check out Frank's for dinner. Â I am so very glad that I tried this place out. Â I called ahead for a table but I was able to get right in. Â
The dining room is quite formal - but the service is very attentive with a little casual flair. Â I started off with a cup of the She-Crab soup. Â Probably my favorite version of this soup that I have had yet! Â After debating between quite a few small plates and specials for dinner - I finally ended up with the veal piccata simply because I hardly see this item on restaurant menus anymore. Â This was a great choice with the veal and pasta cooked perfectly and the entree was just the right size for my appetite and it came with a great salad.
I will have to come back to try the mahi mahi small plate - the other thing I was thinking of ordering! Â I was so stuffed that I didn't have any room for any of the delicious sounding desserts.
Between Bistro 217 and Frank's, I'm glad I have some go-to spots when I'm fortunate enough to be in town for work!
Frank's is a fine dining resturant, one of my top 3 favorites in Pawelys Island. It's along the caliber of Bistro 217 and the Chive Blossom. The inside is very cozy with a warm fire place and lovely dark wood bar. This area is a perfect sitting area for coffee after dinner or cocktails before dinner.
The dining room is formal, donned with dim lighting and a relaxing feel Frank's inside is luxury to the extreme. On their menu you will always find an array of fish, beef and chicken dishes. There is something for everyone on this menu, ever a petit filet with green beans and mashed potatoes for the young ones. They have a HUGE burger on their Chop House menu, also new.
My favorites: The Lobster Risotto and the Spinach with Goat Cheese Balls Salad, seriously, they are out of this world! And of course, I can never pass up a perfectly cooked piece of beef, so I am a fan of the children's menu Petit Filet. Perfect portion for me, maybe not for a 6 foot tree sized man with an appetite of an elephant. You get my drift, there are larger portions on the chop house menu, and also plates to share as a couple.
A hint: Ask your waiter, waitress or bartender (may I recommend Chris Henson, and Trip Cox) about the history of Frank's the restaurant. You will be delightfully surprised about this establishments history, and how family oriented this restaurant really is!
I love Frank's. Â We have a place in Garden City and traveling a mere 20 minutes to this culinary paradise is the best 20 minutes ever driven. Â The food is always fantastic, the wait staff is extremely knowledgeable, the ambiance top notch, the wine list is well appointed, Â and the overall experience is tremendous.
This restaurant is easily in my top 10 favorite restaurants to frequent. Â A must if you love good food, good wine, and a great atmosphere.
Local Favorite. family owned adn operated. Excellent quality. Must call ahead and make reservation. Fresh Seafood, good Steaks and Lamb. Demand is high and service caters to repeat visitors so service can get backed up but worth the wait. One of the best Restaurants in area. Worth the drive down from Myrtle Beach.
Review Source:I don't bother writing reviews for restaurants under 4 stars.....Frank's is, without a doubt, the most consistently wonderful restaurant in the PI area. The service is just unbelievable: attentive, helpful, and not "at your elbow every minute". The smaller plates are fascinating concoctions. The dinners are always delicious. We've had most of the fish dishes on the menu. I think also pork and maybe lamb?. ..all wonderfully prepared. The wine selection is outstanding. Desserts, bar beverages........all exceed expectations. Growing up my son thought this was the greatest restaurant in the world! So, make a reservation WELL in ADVANCE ( if we know, we make one a month ahead) and go. Prices are reflective of the experience. We've never regretted a dime spent here.
Review Source:Frank's is consistently the best restaurant in the Murrell's Inlet to Georgetown section of the South Carolina beach area. Â All of the low country standards are here including fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, shrimp and grits and fresh local fish. Â In addition there is usually something innovative to keep you coming back. Â I especially enjoyed a conch and salsa appetizer. Â The service is always excellent. Â Call ahead for reservations at least a week in advance if you have a large party.
Review Source:The first 5 star I have given here on yelp.
The service is insanely good, like RIDICULOUSLY good.
I am from the area, but live in DC now. I know a meal of this calibur would be an arm and a leg up here.
The ladyfriend and I went here for her birthday. I got the duck, it was one of the best tasting meals I have ever eaten. It was amazing. I think about that meal now when I get hungrey.
She got the tuna, it was very good as well.
We finished off with a derby pie, pretty decent.
I did however go back again a few weeks later when I was back in town. I was not feeling the best, and I think that reflected in my tasting. I didn't enjoy it as much this time (I got the chicken and red rice). But the service was still amazing.
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