I’ve discovered a coastal treasure hiding in plain sight along Highway 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and my taste buds are still sending thank-you notes.
Judy Boone’s Family Kitchen doesn’t announce itself with neon lights or fancy signage – just a welcoming brick building with colorful flower beds that hint at the care waiting inside.
The unassuming exterior belies what locals have known for years: this is home to some of the most satisfying Southern cooking in the state, particularly seafood that makes you question every other fish dish you’ve ever eaten.
While tourists flock to the flashier establishments along Murrells Inlet’s famous MarshWalk, savvy diners make the slight detour to this homestyle haven where the flounder has achieved legendary status…