The GIG

View from the back deck of the Goat Island Grill

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Georgetown, so much so that we stopped on the way down south and on the way back north.  Of particular note was the Goat Island Grill which we somehow managed to eat in twice, with so many good options in Georgetown – that was somewhat uncharacteristic for us on this trip.  We felt the Goat Island Grill or GIG would rank among the best restaurants we’ve sampled – having lived in Manhattan, this is a pretty extreme statement.  The dining room is very nice, but on both visits we chose to partake on the deck which overlooks the harbor walk with many occupied boats (party time!).  We’ve included a link to the GIG here and highly recommend you not only visit Georgetown but try this wonderful restaurant with its low country cuisine with a bit of a twist.   Review the menu on the website but please try the Myriad of Fried Tomatoes and Oysters served with a blue cheese and bacon sauce – unbelievable!  Just as scrumptious was the Grouper Gumbolaya (kind of a combo gumbo & jambalaya), ,the Sesame Seared Yellowfin and the Shrimp & Grits.  The service was great (at least on the first trip, not so much on the return trip), the wine list is more than complete and a reserve list is also available.  Prices were very reasonable.  An added attraction on the back deck is a pleasant polite cat, which enjoys a little slip of seafood – but does not beg, seems quite refined actually.  If you happen to be driving on 17 between Charleston and Myrtle Beach you owe it to yourself to make the slight detour into downtown Georgetown and stop at the GIG.