Culinary creativity: The Best Sandwiches in Pawleys Island
You can trace the not-so-humble origins of the sandwich back to 1762 when the Earl of Sandwich supposedly put some roast beef between two slices of bread.
Since then, there’s been a lot of room for culinary creativity and restaurants near Pawleys Island have met that challenge, offering a variety of sandwiches to satisfy any taste.
Of course, classic sandwiches like the Club, the BLT, the Rueben, or the Po’ Boy can be found at most area restaurants, but for those searching for something different, check out these best bets:
Located at 10683 Ocean Highway on the mainland of Pawleys Island, Rustic Table is known for upscale Southern food made from scratch. Its unique and flavorful sandwiches are no exception.
- Pawleys Island Sandwich — yes, the folks at Rustic Table have a sandwich named after Pawleys Island itself, and if ever there was a sandwich that sums up Southern eating, this may be it. The sandwich features fried green tomato, pimento cheese, ham, and bacon on Texas toast, served with broccoli salad and potato salad.
- Monte Cristo – ham and cheese on egg-battered Texas toast, served with roasted potatoes.
- Grayman Burger – two smashed beef patties, a fried farm egg, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese and house mayo, served with fries and slaw.
Pawleys Island Tavern — affectionately known to locals and visitors alike as “The PIT” – is located at 10635 Ocean Highway on the mainland of Pawleys Island. It is known for cuisine with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients. Check out these delectable sandwich options.
- Portobello – a vegetarian sandwich featuring a large Portobello mushroom cap on a seeded bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Swiss cheese.
- Psychoburger – a half-pound beef burger topped with pimento cheese, chili, sauteed onions, bacon, jalapenos, coleslaw, an over-easy egg, and hot sauce.
Located at 10880 Ocean Highway, Unit 21, on the mainland of Pawleys Island, Local embraces its vision of using locally sourced food and ingredients. All meals and sandwiches pair well with one of its 19 local beers on tap, or a signature cocktail or mimosa.
- Hot Chicken – New South on the Beach Ale and pickle-brined fried chicken breast with Peri Peri hot sauce, pickles and Regret Dry Rub or ranch.
- Chipotle Chicken Wrap – red chili-braised chicken, sharp cheddar, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, and onion straws in a spinach tortilla.
A family-friendly restaurant, bisQit specializes in handcrafted burgers, signature sandwiches, creative cocktails, and creamy milkshakes. It is located at 10880 Ocean Highway, Unit 22, in Pawleys Island. Try these bisQit fried chicken sandwiches named for communities near the island.
- Hagley – fried chicken, bacon, iceberg lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing.
- Waverly – fried chicken, pickle chips, and honey mustard on whole grain bread.
- Waccamaw – fried chicken, bacon, cheddar, and bisQit gravy.
- Litchfield – fried chicken, bacon, cheddar, and apple butter.
Compiled by Clayton Stairs / tourism manager for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce