Sushi, an ancient Japanese style of preparing seafood, usually with rice and paper-thin seaweed, wasn’t all that widely available until sushi bars cropped up across the U.S. in the 1990s. It’s easy for most of us to remember our first, tentative taste of the beautiful but curious artistic seafood creations hand-crafted by Asian masters right before our eyes. It was all quite exotic. And it still is, but now it’s much easier to find. For most, one taste is all it takes. With soy sauce, pickled ginger and sinus-clearing wasabi sauce added to taste, sushi creates an explosion of flavors. For the beginner, sushi can be intimidating, with all that raw fish and seaweed, but once you get over any squeamishness, you’ll be hooked. It’s also important to note that many sushi dishes use cooked seafood, or are vegetarian. Anyone would love the tempura-battered fried sushi, as well as all the other cooked or steamed variations, all readily available at these Myrtle Beach sushi spots.
A favorite of visitors and locals for decades, Sugami is situated in the 4800 block of North Kings Highway, in the heart of the Avenues neighborhood of Myrtle Beach. Sugami offers a wide array of authentic Japanese, Chinese & Thai Food, such as Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, Salmon Teriyaki, Nabe Yaki Udon, Sesame Chicken, Pad Thai. With soups, salads, and one of the largest sushi menus on the beach, Sugami is a popular lunch, after work, dinner time, and late-night stop for many.
Wicked Tuna – Myrtle Beach sits high and proud on the Second Avenue Pier offering gorgeous views and award-winning food. While the view and artistic ambience may draw you in, the sushi will keep you coming back. Wicked Tuna has plenty of other menu options from the land and sea if sushi’s not your thing.
Lil Tokyo is a family-owned and operated restaurant offering hibachi, sushi and more in Myrtle Beach. Their steaks are USDA choice aged a minimum of 28 days and daily hand cut. All of their dipping sauces and dressing are freshly homemade, and the sushi is prepared fresh for every order.
New China offers an extensive Chinese buffet available for lunch and dinner in Surfside Beach. The lunch buffet includes more than 120 items, including steamed shrimp, boneless ribs, teriyaki wings, General Tso’s chicken, fried dumplings, dim sum, egg rolls, spring rolls, and more. The dinner buffet includes Chinese favorites plus seafood and crab legs.
Welcome to Local on the Water, North Myrtle Beach’s premier waterfront destination for fresh flavors, cold drinks, and unforgettable vibes. Our menu brings together the best of the coast and beyond — from signature seafood dishes and steaming low country boils, to juicy burgers, creative sushi rolls, and hand-tossed artisan pizzas. Whether you’re craving Southern comfort or something a little more adventurous, we’ve got a dish that will hit the spot. Join us for Happy Hour on the waterway, where you can sip, savor, and soak in the views that make North Myrtle Beach so special. And when the sun goes down, the stage lights come on — we host the best live entertainment in town, with top bands and performers bringing energy to the waterway every week. At Local on the Water, it’s more than just a meal — it’s an experience. Great food, great music, and great company, all in one perfect spot.
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