Restaurants & Dining
10 Family-Owned Restaurants to Try in Myrtle Beach

Go here once, and it will likely become a place your heart and stomach often leads you. A few of our favorite dishes include Ravioli Rustici (sautéed with pancetta, onions, vodka, tomato sauce and cheese), Pasta al Forno (baked ziti with ground beef, peas, hard eggs and tomato sauce), Salmone al Pepeverde (grilled salmon with brandy/green peppercorn cream sauce), and Fettuccine Lizu where fresh noodles are sautéed with wild mushrooms, pancetta, roasted pignolis and brandy cream sauce. The pasta is house-made.

Get a true taste of Germany at Cafe Old Vienna! This authentic German-Austrian restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors to Myrtle Beach. Try out a German beer while choosing between a myriad of schnitzels, wursts, gulasch, and other German and Austrian dishes.

This is where you can get the best wings on the planet. They’re cooked so the skin is crispy, and the plump inside is moist and juicy. Flavors are spectacular, from the sweet and tangy House version to Garlic Parmesan, Texas Gold Barbecue, Jalapeno Teriyaki, Cajun and extra-spicy Kamikaze. They also have delicious beers on tap.

Heidi Vukov from Croissants Bistro & Bakery means business with the gourmet fare that this locally favorite restaurant serves. The breakfast and lunch menus here feature a cornucopia of unique recipes that have locals and vacationers flocking to this quaint eatery. If you’re trying out Croissants for breakfast, consider the Oscar crepes made with beef tenderloin tips, crab meat, asparagus, and Hollandaise sauce or the Ham, Herb & Brie omelette. For lunch, fill up on the Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf Sandwich, or the Crab Cake Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and house remoulade served on a brioche bun.

Located at the Long Bay Resort, Martin’s Restaurant is a hot spot for breakfast and dinner in Myrtle Beach. Dinner at Martin’s Restaurant is truly delightful, as each dish is made Specially For You.” Before indulging in a delectable entree, try out an appetizers such as Eggplant Rolls (eggplant, proscuitto, and mozzarella, rolled up and then fried, served with homemade marinara sauce), Frog Legs, or the Escargot Crostini. As an entree, choose from a variety of meals made with veal, poultry, beef, shellfish, or fish. There are also vegetarian options available. Of course, you can’t leave without trying Martin’s table side Bananas Foster.

For over 50 years, Sea Captain’s House has been serving deliciously fresh seafood to locals and visitors in the Myrtle Beach area. Enjoy waterfront dining while feasting on breakfast, lunch, or dinner at this favorite eatery. Some notable dinner options include Traditional Shrimp and Grits, Filet Mignon Neptune, Shrimp Creole, Jambalaya, Southern Salmon Cordon Blue, and many other mouthwatering dishes.

If you and your family are really hungry, then head on over to Simply Southern Smokehouse for an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner. The buffet at Simply Southern Smokehouse boasts a variety of soul food and Lowcountry cuisine including BBQ, fried chicken, lima beans, dumplings, ribs, collards, chicken bog, sweet potatoes, and much more. Simply Southern Smokehouse has a family-friendly atmosphere, and the food here will definitely have you coming back for more.

Treat yourself to fresh, flavorful food served up fast at Z’s Amazing Kitchen. Owner Paul Zito and his staff aim to please customers with healthy meal options for lunch and dinner. The menu here includes a large selection of Shareablez, Soupz, Comboz, Tacoz, Saladz, Specialtiez, Paniniz, Sandwichez, and Wrapz. Some notable items are the Z’s Loaded Chips, Korean BBQ Beef Tacoz, the Tuna Poke Salad, Scampi Alla Zito, and tons of other tasty items.

Larry and Fabiana Bond, owners of Art Burger Sushi Bar, Gordo’s Tacos and Tequila, The Chemist, and the Noizy Oyster, aim to please customers with unique and upscale menu items that will keep you coming back for more. Art Burger Sushi Bar boasts a menu full of gourmet burgers, made-to-order sushi, and craft cocktails like their signature frozen nitrogen drinks. The best part about dining at Art Burger Sushi Bar is definitely the food, but the atmosphere of an oceanfront, art-centric restaurant is definitely something to write home about.

Get your fill of Carolina-style BBQ and other delicious eats at Little Pigs in Myrtle Beach. This Little Pigs, located off of highway 17 bypass, provides great, no-frills dining for the whole family. Feast on a plate or sandwich piled high with pulled pork BBQ, or try a burger, ribs, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, and more.