Cajun Steam Pot in Murrells Inlet — The Full Table Seafood Experience at Barnacle Bill’s

Some dishes are a meal. Some dishes are an event. The Cajun Steam Pot at Barnacle Bill’s Rum & Raw Bar ($28) is firmly in the second category. Crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes — steamed together in Cajun spice and served as a shared spread that takes over the table. It’s the dish that makes people stop mid-conversation and just start eating.

If you’ve been searching for a seafood boil near Murrells Inlet or Myrtle Beach, this is your answer — and at $28, it’s the best value version of this dish you’ll find on the Grand Strand.

What’s Inside the Cajun Steam Pot?

The Barnacle Bill’s Cajun Steam Pot is built like a proper Lowcountry boil with a Cajun backbone. Here’s what comes in it:

• Crab legs — the anchor of the pot, sweet and meaty
• Shrimp — plump, seasoned, perfectly cooked
• Crawfish — the Louisiana element that ties the Cajun identity together
• Andouille sausage — smoky, spiced, and essential to the flavor base
• Corn on the cob — absorbs the Cajun broth and becomes something else entirely
• Red potatoes — hearty, filling, and perfect for soaking up the seasoning

All of it steamed together in Cajun seasoning, served hot, meant to be eaten communally. This is not a solo dish — it’s the one you order when there are four people at the table and everyone agrees this is the move.

What Is a Cajun Steam Pot (and How Is It Different from a Seafood Boil)?

A Cajun steam pot and a seafood boil are closely related — both are Lowcountry and Gulf Coast traditions involving multiple seafood items and vegetables cooked together in heavily seasoned liquid. The main difference is in the technique: a boil typically uses a large pot of rolling water with crab boil seasoning, while a steam pot uses steam to cook the ingredients, which keeps the seafood slightly more tender and concentrates the spice flavor into the surface rather than diluting it in water.

At Barnacle Bill’s, the Cajun Steam Pot reflects the restaurant’s Cajun and Caribbean culinary identity — the same flavor profile that runs through the Cajun Gumbo, Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo, Fried Lump Crab Bites ($14), and the wings during happy hour. It’s not a side attraction — it’s the headliner for a certain kind of table.

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🦞 Ready to order the steam pot? View the full Barnacle Bill’s menu here — seafood, steaks, burgers, raw bar, and Cajun entrees all in one place. Come hungry.

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When to Order the Cajun Steam Pot

The Cajun Steam Pot is available every day on the regular menu, but there are a few nights where it becomes part of a larger, exceptional dinner:

• Friday nights: Order the steam pot, then follow it with Friday crab legs ($20/lb or $30 for 2 lbs) and $1 oysters for a full Friday seafood feast
• Sunday: Steam pot plus $1 oysters plus live music with Papa Duke — the definitive Barnacle Bill’s Sunday experience
• Any weeknight during happy hour (4–7PM): Start with 50¢ wings and $2 beers, then order the steam pot as your main — one of the best value dinners in Murrells Inlet

Is the Cajun Steam Pot Good for Groups?

Absolutely. The steam pot is built for group dining — it’s a shared-table dish by nature, and Barnacle Bill’s is set up for exactly that kind of visit. At $28, it’s a shareable centerpiece that leaves room in the budget for apps, drinks, and the other specials running that night.

For larger groups, pair the steam pot with a round of Oysters Rockefeller ($16) and the $7 burger + fries lunch special (12–4PM) for anyone who wants something different. The full menu accommodates every preference at the table.

Frequently Asked Questions — Seafood Boil Near Murrells Inlet

What’s in the Cajun Steam Pot at Barnacle Bill’s?

Crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, corn, and red potatoes — all steamed together in Cajun seasoning. It’s $28 and available every day on the regular menu.

Is there a good seafood boil near Myrtle Beach?

Barnacle Bill’s Rum & Raw Bar in Murrells Inlet is the closest and best answer to that question. The Cajun Steam Pot at $28 is the best-value version of this dish in the area, just a short drive south of Myrtle Beach on US-17 BUS.

Does Barnacle Bill’s have other seafood options besides the steam pot?

Yes — the full seafood lineup includes steamed crab legs, fresh oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, shrimp, crawfish platters, Cajun Gumbo, Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo, Fried Lump Crab Bites, and the raw bar. View the complete menu here.

Find Us

Barnacle Bill’s Rum & Raw Bar
3552 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Open Monday–Sunday 10AM–2AM | Kitchen closes 10PM
Call: (843) 652-9000

Check out the weekly specials and the live music and events calendar before you come in — there’s almost always something happening beyond just the food.

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🦀🌽 Crab legs. Crawfish. Andouille. Corn. $28. See the full menu and come get the Cajun Steam Pot at Barnacle Bill’s — the best seafood boil in Murrells Inlet.

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