Jerk Shack - Surfside Beach

The backpack experience was amazing. have the southern heat I saw applied in the recreation and it was phenomenal. I love absolutely the vibes at this place, the lighting really does something that big music play, eating is amazing, everyone here is really beautiful and seems like a great team! I recommend this restaurant to all!

Home of the 1/2 lb burgers. Locally owned, veteran operated bar and grill with a rustic, laid back feel with a large outdoor patio and tiki bar. Menu offers an assortment of burgers, wings, tacos, dogs, salads, sandwiches and more. Full service bar serves up a line of brews, mixed drinks and frozen cocktails. My Surfside Bacon Cheeseburger was a sizable, juicy patty with caramelized onions, bacon, cheddar cheese and Muscadine Wine sauce on a toasted bun. The sauce was brought on the side and wasn’t much to my liking. But the burger was. No asking where’s the beef. You will find it here. A little rare in the middle, which I prefer. My choice of side was the Island Slaw which was a chunkier, thicker sweet slaw that I couldn’t get enough of. Ryan, our server, was on his game and brought personality and punctuality. Food came quick, hot and a side of humor on his part. Enjoyable experience.

This restaurant is awesome. Food was great and the service was amazing. The bartender, waitress and I'm assuming owner all came by the table to check up on us. I love going to a place where the food is seasoned and I don't have to add salt and pepper after the fact.....Jerk Shack gets it done. They even brought out my son's soda in a wine glass so he could feel fancy with the rest of us. The bartender at one point jumped up on stage and invited my son to dance with him. Lots of fun and a great way to start out vacation.

Arrived for dinner and was seated at the outside deck bar. 5 minutes to be given menus, 15 minutes for a drink order to be placed, 10 minutes to get our drinks and 15 minutes before the server finally and begrudgingly came to take our orders. I feel it important to mention that we were told loudly that we weren't the only patrons there. Another group nearby merely signaled for their check and were told loudly from across the room that they too weren't the only people there by the same server. When the server finally gave us our turn to order after 45 minutes he became surly towards my wife and handicapped friend to which we decided to just get up and leave. I spoke to my cousin, who lives nearby and he said that his only experience there was okay food, terrible service too.

The quality, quantity and prices are great. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The owner even greeted us shortly after we arrived. And checked on us during our lunch and near the end of our meal. He was very friendly. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. We will certainly be back.