Pinky’s on the Beach is the bright pink oceanfront restaurant inside Tides Folly Beach where kids can play pinball, slide into a pink Cadillac booth, and walk to the sand after lunch. Here’s what we ordered, what the kids’ menu looks like, and what to know before you go.
A girl’s dream on the beachfront! Pinky’s is located inside the Tides Folly Beach hotel on Folly Beach, and it is drenched in pink, with flamingos, cute pink Cadillac booths, and a disco ball. It makes Pinky’s such a fun place to dine.
Is Pinky’s on the Beach kid-friendly? Yes! It has a Lil Eats kids’ menu, pinball machines, and the beach is steps away from your table.
Quick Facts: Pinky’s on the Beach
- Where: 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 (inside Tides Folly Beach)
- Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm
- Phone: 843.588.6658
- Website: Pinky’s on the Beach website
- Kids’ menu: Lil Eats, $9 to $10 (grilled cheese, chicken tenders, cheeseburger, mac and cheese)
- Happy hour: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 pm
- Good for: beachfront lunches, pinball fans, and families who love a photo op
- Hours, menu items, and prices are from the official Pinky’s website as of October 19, 2026 and can change.
Pink Everything (and Plenty to Keep Kids Busy)
My daughter’s favorite features were the pinball machines, the photo booth, and the beachfront. Honestly, it’s easy to see why. There’s even a neon flamingo sign, and the fun doesn’t stop there.
Inside, the pink goes all in: Cadillac booths, a pink pool table, and pinball machines, plus a custom surf mural by Charleston art collective Girls Who Paint, according to Visit Folly Beach.
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What We Ate
The food was great! I got the Mahi tacos, my daughter got chicken tenders and fries, and my husband got a bacon chicken sandwich. Everything was terrific.
If your little one is a chicken tender fan too, the Lil Eats menu serves them with fries for $10. The rest of the kids’ menu runs $9 to $10: a grilled cheese with fries ($9), a cheeseburger with fries ($10), and mac and cheese ($9). The kids’ menu also has Frozen Treats, including the Shark Bite (blue Gatorade, lemonade, grenadine, and a shark gummy) for $9 and virgin daiquiris in piña colada, strawberry, or mango for $8.
Grown-ups have plenty of choices, too. The Fried Chicken Sandwich, loaded with cheddar and bacon on a brioche bun, is $17, and pizzas start at $15 for the Classic Cheese. See the full Pinky’s menu for everything on offer.
Tip: Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 pm, and includes a $10 pizza (choose Classic Cheese, Pepperoni, or Veggie) and $9 cheesy garlic bread. That’s a budget-friendly way to feed the family!
Walk the Beach After Lunch
The atmosphere is so fun. While we waited on our food, Hollis played the pinball machines, and afterwards we walked on the beach and collected shells. That’s the best part of eating right on the sand: when everyone’s done, the beach is right there.
Good to know: Pinky’s calls itself Folly Beach’s one-and-only oceanfront bar and eatery, with live music throughout the week and a party lineup after dark. Coming up this month are a Full Moon Party on Saturday, October 24, and a Halloween Bash with a costume contest on Saturday, October 31 (live music starts at 12 pm).
All October long, Pinky’s is donating $1 to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for every Pink Cadillac margarita and every pizza sold, and says it will match the total at the end of the month. Check the Pinky’s on the Beach website for the current week’s music lineup.
Rebecca’s Verdict
Great food, a fun atmosphere, pinball, and the beach right outside the door: Pinky’s checked every box for our family. It really is a girl’s dream on the beachfront! The catch: it’s also a bar, and the evenings lean party, so if you’re bringing little ones, we’d stick to lunch or an early dinner.
Plan Your Visit
Pinky’s is at 1 Center Street in Folly Beach, SC 29439, inside Tides Folly Beach. Call 843.588.6658 or email eat@pinkysfollybeach.com with questions. You can also order online or request a reservation through the Pinky’s on the Beach website. Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm.
Making a day of it? Here’s how to spend a relaxed day on the island: Enjoy A Laid Back Day On The Shores Of Folly Beach, SC
Pinky’s on the Beach FAQ
Where is Pinky’s on the Beach?
Pinky’s on the Beach is at 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439, inside the Tides Folly Beach hotel.
Is Pinky’s on the Beach kid-friendly?
Yes. Pinky’s has a Lil Eats kids’ menu with items priced at $9 to $10, plus pinball machines and direct beach access. Hollis’s favorites were the pinball machines, the photo booth, and the beachfront.
What are Pinky’s on the Beach hours?
Pinky’s is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, according to its official website.
Does Pinky’s have a happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour is Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 pm, with a $10 pizza (Classic Cheese, Pepperoni, or Veggie) and $9 cheesy garlic bread on the menu.
Can you order online or make a reservation at Pinky’s?
The Pinky’s website offers online ordering and a reservation request form. You can also call 843.588.6658.
For more beach days, don’t miss our guide: Enjoy A Laid Back Day On The Shores Of Folly Beach, SC.
Sources
- Rebecca’s October 2026 visit with her family.
- Pinky’s on the Beach official website
- Pinky’s on the Beach official menus
- Tides Folly Beach: Pinky’s on the Beach
- Visit Folly Beach official visitor website
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