85. Waterfront Dining
Enjoying a meal at a restaurant with a waterfront view is one of the great joys of vacationing on the Carolina coastline. Of all the thousands (yes, thousands) of dining options along the Grand Strand, a limited number offer a waterfront setting, but those that do treat their guests to something quite special.
You might consider lunch or brunch outside overlooking the ocean on one of our area piers, or an early dinner inside in air-conditioned comfort with the big blue Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop. Those seeking a waterfront meal may also choose locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and the creeks, inlets and marshes of the Lowcountry.
From sandwiches and picnic fare under an Oceanside umbrella, to a special fine-dining experience in an elegant setting, seeking out waterfront dining is not impossible.
We recommend going early while there’s still sunlight to enhance the stunning view, and here are a few oceanrfront restaurants in Myrtle Beach to get you started.
Look no further than the perfectly situated Damon’s Grill in Myrtle Beach. If it were any closer to the ocean, you’d be swimming. Known for its fabulous ribs, Damon’s large menu has something for everyone. The view? Directly oceanfront, and high up off the dunes to afford a clear view for miles. With a large outdoor deck, and an even larger dining room, this is the rain or shine restaurant of choice for many.
Since 1926, vacationers and locals have loved each of the several piers constructed at 14th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Now with the $7 million Boardwalk connecting it to the rest of the downtown oceanfront, scores of new visitors are discovering the pier’s outstanding eatery. The Pier 14 restaurant, opened in 1986, serves a wide variety of seafood, beef and chicken dishes, and lighter fare, too. Enjoy food & drinks, and an unmatched view.
This Southern anchor of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk enjoyed an extensive renovation to coincide with the Boardwalk’s opening a few years back. On three levels perched over top of the dunes, enjoy open-air drinks and dining with the best view in Myrtle Beach, or sit by the windows, inside, to capture the view in all-weather comfort. Either way, you’re in for a treat.
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Regularly winning Best Sunset” categories, the GulfStream Café sits on the Garden City Spit, with more than 180-degrees of waterfront viewing, including the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Murrells Inlet to the west, where the sun sets like clockwork every day. Open-air dining, or inside in the air-conditioned dining room, either way the food is the real draw. Seasonal live entertainment as well.
Betcha didn’t know that oysters are so nutritious that they’re recommended by the National Heart & Lung Institute? Even if you don’t care for oysters, Nance’s specialty, the large, varied menu will have plenty to choose from, though you could just sit and watch the waterfront from inside the huge dining room. The relaxing and hypnotic natural beauty of the Murrells Inlet creeks are reason enough to visit, but try Nance’s oysters, too.
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With a huge menu and an airy atmosphere, you could make a day out of hanging out at this Boardwalk restaurant if you’re not careful. The outdoor patio and doorless dining room (weather permitting) make it a great spot to people watch, too. Oceanfront Bar & Grill Food The fare here fits nicely
Located in the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand, Hot Fish has a rich history that dates back to the 18th Century. The Hot and Hot Fish Club originally formed on a nearby island as a social club for members who were dedicated to gourmet food, stiff drinks, and jovial times amon
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