Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Myrtle Beach Restaurants & Dining

Myrtle Beach restaurants offer something for everyone! Whether you’re looking for the best steakhouses and the finest seafood restaurants or just a hearty, affordable breakfast and a fun, family-friendly place to eat dinner, there are tons of restaurants in Myrtle Beach to satisfy your needs.  No matter your tastes or budget, our team has you covered when it comes to picking the best place to please even the pickiest of eaters.

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Finding the Perfect Restaurant

MyrtleBeach.com has detailed profiles on many of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach. 

When it comes to finding something interesting to try the options are nearly endless from adventurous burgers, Mile high nachos and locally-brewed beers to healthy salads, vegetarian dishes and unique fusion cuisine from around the world. Here’s a look at some of the restaurants that make a vacation in Myrtle Beach so special:

Seafood Restaurants

Myrtle Beach boasts some of the best seafood in the world, living up to its reputation with a bevy of seaside restaurants serving up succulent seafood dishes and amazing oceanfront views. Depending on your taste, you can enjoy either the golden brown battered and fried goodness of Calabash-style seafood or the fresh caught Murrells Inlet- style cuisine served up in a town that’s known as the “seafood capital of South Carolina.” From huge seafood buffets to fine dining restaurants and quaint seafood shacks there are plenty of choices. See which spots our visitors think serve the best seafood.

Oceanfront Dining

Some of the most special and unique eateries in Myrtle Beach are those where you can enjoy a delicious meal while watching the waves with a magnificent ocean view. There are plenty of waterfront dining options along the Grand Strand including seafood restaurants, steakhouses and even top-notch hotels with restaurants. You’ll also find plenty of fun, friendly beachfront bars and laid-back beachy eateries that offer up generous portions of gourmet snacks, cocktails at sunset and a carefree atmosphere. Check out some of our favorite waterfront restaurants.

BBQ Joints

South Carolina is home to some of the best barbecue in the nation. Sure Kansas City, Texas and others may argue theirs is better, but according to the locals you can’t beat the down-home southern cookin’ that culminates in a perfectly sauced batch of pulled pork. While many of the best barbecue and soul food restaurants don’t like look much on the outside, it’s what inside that counts … heaping helpings of pulled pork, collard greens, sweet potatoes and fried foods that will fill you up right. From Prosser’s in Murrells Inlet to Big D’s and Little Pigs BBQ in Myrtle Beach and even Radd Dew’s out in Conway, there are plenty of great restaurants for great barbecue. But don’t just trust us, see what other visitors had to say about the best BBQ spots.

Steakhouses

Vacation is the perfect time to let loose, splurge a little and try that massive steak you would typically pass on at home. Good thing Myrtle Beach has tons of top-notch steakhouses serving up the finest cuts of beef for you to enjoy. When it comes to steak spots we’ve got a little bit of everything from fine dining at Greg Norman’s and 21 Main to family-friendly places like Thorny’s and Angelos to Japanese Hibachi Steakhouses like Yamato and Miyabi. There’s even golfer haven’s like Chuck’s Steakhouse and unique all-you-can-eat spots like Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse. Here’s some of the steakhouses our visitors suggest.

Variety Galore

The Myrtle Beach restaurant scene is famous for many things, but perhaps the best part of all is the variety and sheer number of eateries here that make dining out one of the most popular activities around. In 2013, the area was named by Huffington Post as one of the Top 15 “restaurant-crazy cities” citing research that counted more than 1,700 restaurants in the Myrtle Beach/Florence area (that’s one restaurant for every 416 residents). In addition to all the awesome options mentioned above some other popular choices for visitors include romantic restaurants, mile-long buffets, exciting dinner shows, iconic burger joints and awesome food festivals. And if you’re looking for something a little different you can also find Indian, Irish, Ethiopian, Austrian, Vegetarian, German, Greek, Jamaican, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Kosher cuisine at a moment’s notice.

Pizza

Pizza

New York style to deep dish and everything in between

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Breakfast

Breakfast

Start your day with a hearty breakfast

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Seafood

Seafood

Delights from the sea await -- buffets and sit-down restaurants

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Mexican

Mexican

Spice up your vacation with some Mexican treats

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Asian & Sushi

Asian & Sushi

Fresh from the sea -- try some sushi at the beach

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Fine Dining

Fine Dining

Local food expertly prepared at fine-dining restaurants

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Best BBQ

Best BBQ

Carolina-style is the way to go with delicious Southern barbecue

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Boardwalk Restaurants

Boardwalk Restaurants

Dine on the Boardwalk with a variety of choices

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Myrtle Beach Dining Frequently Asked Questions:

What food is Myrtle Beach known for?

Seafood is a popular choice along the S.C. coast. Most restaurants offer multiple preparations of fish and shrimp, but Calabash-style fried seafood is a favorite among Myrtle Beach diners. Other Lowcountry favorites include Shrimp and Grits, she-crab soup, chicken bog, pulled pork, and fried chicken.

What are the must try restaurants in Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is home to hundreds of great restaurants. Sea Captain’s House is a longtime fan favorite located on the oceanfront in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Many visitors make a stop at an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet like Crabby Mikes, Giant Crab, or Bennett’s Calabash Seafood

What restaurants have the best views? 

Wicked Tuna in Myrtle Beach is located on the Second Avenue Pier with panoramic views of the ocean. Sea Captain’s House also offers ocean views in a charming former beach house. Soho and Local on the Water offer views of the Intracoastal Waterway and great vantage points to watch boats go by. 

What restaurants are located at Broadway at the Beach? 

Broadway is full of great dining options, including Melt, which serves wood-fired pizzas and artisan sandwiches. Dave & Buster’s is another popular choice, offering a vast menu of bar food in a fun video arcade. 

What restaurants are located at Barefoot Landing?

Unique dining options at Barefoot Landing include Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s, House of Blues, Flying Fish Public Market & Grill, and Blueberry’s Grill.

What are some fun restaurants in Myrtle Beach? 

If you’re looking for a more entertaining dining experience, Myrtle Beach has you covered. Dick’s Last Resort at Barefoot Landing offers cheeky humor along with your food. Tin Roof, located on the oceanfront with a rooftop dining area, delivers live music with their Southern-inspired music. The Hangout at Broadway at the Beach is a high-energy eatery with family foam parties and servers who sing and dance on tables.