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Seafood Restaurants
Dining out is one of the great joys of vacationing, and dining out in an ever-changing sea of seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach is a treat that keeps visitors coming back for more. The Grand Strand boasts hundreds of great seafood establishments. Some are situated within beautiful, old, coastal cottages, or within large seafood buffet eateries, tiny fish shacks, and even at the Grand Strand’s fine dining establishments. From simple “Calabash”-styled seafood, to gourmet delicacies, visitors have their pick of fresh catches with a budget and style of cuisine that will please everyone. The famed Gulf Stream lies just off our coast, and fleets of fishing boats bring in Mahi-Mahi, flounder, grouper, shrimp, tuna, oysters and even blue crab; neighboring coastal states provide the rest of the bounty. You could enjoy fresh seafood at a different Grand Strand restaurant every day for three years, and still have not tried them all! So grab your shuckers and get shuckin’, the oysters won’t shuck themselves!
Sea Captain's House
One of the few original old Myrtle Beach seaside cottages to have survived countless storms, the Sea Captain’s house is an annual favorite for many visitors, and a regular favorite for locals. Family owned and operated, the Sea Captain’s House deserves its reputation for excellence, providing great breakfast, lunch and dinner options including daily specials, a full bar and a fabulous oceanfront view. Try their famous Sea Captain’s Muddle.
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Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill is a popular restaurant that boasts 208 restaurants in 35 states; including locations in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Surfside. The restaurant has received much success in a short period of time, as the first Bonefish was opened in St. Petersburg, FL in the year 2000. The curious name of Bonefish comes from the fact that the owners love to fish for a type of fish called the bonefish. Of course, the menu here features many delicious seafood dishes, though bonefish isn’t on the menu.
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Aspen Grille
Easy to miss if you’re not watching, the Aspen Grille is one of those best-kept locals’ secrets that always delivers. Located in a small retail center in Myrtle Beach, Aspen Grille prides itself on creative, freshly prepared seafood dishes from trained chefs. Aspen Grille’s menu is varied for everyone – but the seafood is quite spectacular, served in a friendly, casual yet sophisticated setting. Try the best Oysters Rockefeller on the beach!
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Carolina Seafood & Steak
Located near the famed Restaurant Row between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, Carolina Seafood & Steak is a new restaurant that focuses on the flavors of the South. Boasting prime cuts of meat and fresh seafood options, Carolina Seafood & Steak is a family-friendly restaurant the prides themselves on southern hospitality and delicious dishes.
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Bimini's Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe
The ultimate in casual, and sometimes boisterous fun, Bimini’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Café has been serving its customers for nearly 30 years from the same lake Arrowhead Road location on the north end of Myrtle Beach. Steam pots loaded with Lowcountry goodness, oysters any way you like ‘em, and seasonal live music, make this little seafood shack a local’s favorite. Visitors have discovered Bimini’s as well, and the place is usually packed, for good reason.
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Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Located adjacent to Broadway at the Beach, Captain George’s has a reputation for being the best of the big seafood buffets along the Grand Strand. Three massive tall ship sailing boat buffets inside provide the glorious bounty of seafood, and plenty of non-seafood items, too. A dessert bar you’ve got to see to believe, arcade games, and gift shop, have helped make Captain George’s a family favorite.
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Gulfstream Cafe
The GulfStream Café in Garden City Beach may offer the best sunset views along the Grand Strand, but what keeps guests coming back is the food. Lowcountry fried seafood baskets, lobster tail, New York strip steak, roasted half-chicken, jumbo lump crab cakes, salmon, grouper and the fresh catch of the day, mean everyone is happy. Open M-Sat for dinner, and earlier on Sunday for brunch.
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