60 Must-Try Culinary Gems in Myrtle Beach: South Carolina's Premier Food Guide
From Little River to Georgetown, Myrtle Beach's food scene is thriving, drawing locals and visitors with its diverse flavors. Award-winning chefs are flocking to this sunny coastal haven, while beloved mom-and-pop eateries earn acclaim from discerning foodies seeking hidden gems. Fresh local ingredients—from inland farms to the pristine waters of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina's seafood capital—elevate every dish.
Expect everything from Southern comfort classics to innovative sea-to-table seafood, premium beef, and artisan baked goods. Celebrating fall in Myrtle Beach—renowned for mild weather, serene beaches, and budget-friendly stays—Visit Myrtle Beach spotlights 60 exceptional bites from 60 top restaurants, curated by local experts.
Angry Clams, Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Central Myrtle Beach
clams in white wine butter sauce with cherry peppers, tomatoes, and basil
ART Burger, ART Burger Sushi, Central Myrtle Beach
ground beef patty, thick-sliced bacon, marinated red onion, blue cheese crumbles, and walnut chutney
Bar-B-Que Dinner with Fritters, Gore's Bar-B-Que & Country Chicken, Aynor
served with secret sauce
Beach Boil, Landshark Bar & Grille, Central Myrtle Beach
peel-and-eat shrimp, snow crab, sausage, red bliss potatoes, and corn cobette in seasoned boil, with drawn butter and cocktail sauce
Beef Tenderloin and Buttermilk Blue Cheese Flatbread, Collector’s Café, Central Myrtle Beach
Black Angus filet, caramelized onions, creamy raw buttermilk blue cheese, arugula
Shrimp & Grits, River Room, Georgetown
Blue Cheese and Balsamic Steak Salad, Z’s Amazing Kitchen, North Myrtle Beach
spring mix, red bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots in chunky blue cheese dressing; topped with marinated skirt steak, balsamic glaze, crispy wontons
Blue Crab Fondue, Hot Fish Club, Murrells Inlet
served warm with pita toast points
Bog Balls, Socastee Station, Socastee
fried chicken bog
Bourbon BBQ Cobia, Wahoo’s Fish House, Murrells Inlet
grilled cobia with in-house bourbon BBQ, chipotle shrimp risotto, charred asparagus, roasted cherry tomatoes
Brookgreen Signature Sandwich, Pavilion Restaurant at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet
turkey, pecan-smoked bacon, avocado, apple, lettuce, tomatoes, honey mustard dill sauce on toasted wheat berry bread
Buffalo Chicken Wing Cupcake, Coccadotts Cake Shop, Surfside
blue cheese frosting, chicken wing
Calabash-Style Fresh Crab Bar, Original Benjamin’s, Central Myrtle Beach
Carolina Rainbow Trout, The Cypress Room, Central Myrtle Beach
citrus farro rice pilaf, Provençal vegetables, herb butter amandine
Chateaubriand Bouquetiere, Thoroughbreds Restaurant, Central Myrtle Beach
for two: slow-roasted, seasoned beef tenderloin carved and flamed tableside with creamed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, house mashed potatoes, fresh asparagus
Chicken & Waffles, Quigley’s Pint & Plate, Pawleys Island
fried chicken breast on sweet potato waffles with honey-pecan butter, creamy country sausage gravy
Chicken and Dumplings, Simply Southern Smokehouse, Central Myrtle Beach
Chicken Bog, Shorty’s Grille, Loris
Chicken Bog Egg Rolls, The Porch, Socastee
Chicken Sous Vide, 21 Main, North Myrtle Beach
Southern-French style with whipped sweet potatoes, collards, blackberry sage glaze
Crab Cake Benedict, Johnny D’s Waffles, Central Myrtle Beach
poached egg atop jumbo lump crab cake on English muffin, hollandaise, lettuce, tomato; with grits
Cran-errific, Benjamin’s Bakery & Bistro, Surfside Beach
turkey, cheddar, spinach, tomato, cranberry spread on cranberry multigrain bread, panini-grilled
Deep Fried Deviled Eggs, Frank’s Restaurant, Pawleys Island
with bacon and jalapeño
Deluxel Burger, bisQit, Pawleys Island
bacon jam, cheddar, Nueske’s bacon, over-easy egg, tomato, mayo
Duck, Rivertown Bistro, Conway
pan-roasted five-spice duck breast, roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, kale chips, pumpkin seed brittle, citrus glaze, hibiscus
Fresh Fish of the Moment, Sea Blue, North Myrtle Beach
local “dock-to-door in 24 hours” daily selections
Fried North Carolina Oysters, Aspen Grille, Central Myrtle Beach
arugula, pecans, bacon, Parmesan bacon aioli
Gorgonzola and Pear Cheese Ravioli, Scatori’s, Central Myrtle Beach
house-made ravioli boiled or fried in red wine Gorgonzola-poached pear cream sauce; add chicken or shrimp
Grouper Royale, Drunken Jack’s, Murrells Inlet
local grouper grilled, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, sautéed mushrooms, asparagus, béarnaise sauce
Hummingbird Cake, River Oak Cottage Tea Room at Hopsewee Plantation, Georgetown
bananas, pineapple, pecans, cinnamon Italian buttercream icing
Hunter Duck Stew, Atlantic House Restaurant, Georgetown
with mushrooms, carrots over grits; or crab ball fritters in spaghetti, ginger soy sauce
Inlet Fried Seafood Platter, Bovine’s, Murrells Inlet
lightly breaded oysters, shrimp, flounder, deviled crab; with hushpuppies, cocktail, tartar sauce
KA-KA-KA-KIA, Nacho Hippo, Central Myrtle Beach
Korean BBQ taco: seared with ginger, garlic, scallions, kimchi, spicy chile sauce, sesame seeds
Liquid Nitrogen Tuna, The Chemist, Central Myrtle Beach
wasabi pearls, soy, coriander-dusted ahi, nitro-seared
Lobster Tacos, The Claw House, Murrells Inlet
pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco on grilled flour tortillas
Mahi Tacos, Creek Ratz, Murrells Inlet
mahi-mahi with cabbage, cheddar, boom boom sauce
Mango Gazpacho, Chive Blossom, Pawleys Island
with avocado, shrimp, crab, lobster
Marshi Gras Jambalaya, Dead Dog Saloon, Murrells Inlet
Monger Pot, Fishmonger Seafood, Surfside Beach
1.5 lbs snow crab, 8 oysters, 8 clams, 8 shrimp, corn, red potatoes, smoked sausage
Myrtle Beach Sunset, Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar, Central Myrtle Beach
tequila, triple sec, lime, sour, blue curaçao, Sprite
Pan-Seared Diver Scallops, Waterscapes, Central Myrtle Beach
truffle potato purée, crispy pork belly, creamed leeks, chive butter sauce
Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Tupelo Honey, Central Myrtle Beach
toasted pecan-raisin quinoa, wilted kale-arugula, apple cider reduction
Peanut Butter Burger, River City Café, Central Myrtle Beach
topped with creamy peanut butter—back by popular demand
Pecan Pancakes, Mammy’s Kitchen, Central Myrtle Beach
Rockefeller Flatbread, Capt. Dave’s Dockside, Murrells Inlet
oysters, spinach, crispy bacon, caramelized onion, Parmesan
Salmon Portobello, Gulfstream Café, Garden City Beach
Seafood Gumbo, Big Mike’s Soulfood, Central Myrtle Beach
Seafood Nachos, Noizy Oyster, Central Myrtle Beach
sautéed shrimp, scallops, crab with cheddar, pepper jack; lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapeños
She-Crab Soup, Sea Captain’s House, Central Myrtle Beach
Atlantic blue fin crab, cream, sherry
Spiced Shrimp Boil, Bubba’s Fish Shack, Surfside Beach
Sweetbreads, The Library, Central Myrtle Beach
flamed tableside with cognac, burgundy mushrooms
Tacos de Feria, Gordo’s Tacos & Tequila, Central Myrtle Beach
slow-braised pork, watermelon BBQ, slaw, cheese, tomato
The Banana Hammock, Loco Gecko, Central Myrtle Beach
Rocky Mountain oysters dusted with pepper and flour, deep-fried; Thai chili sauce (ask server)
The Bruiser, Peaches Corner, Central Myrtle Beach
beer-battered footlong wrapped in bacon, topped with cheese, chili, onions
Tuna Pizza, Wicked Tuna, Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach
fried tortilla with tuna, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, queso fresco, Japanese mayo, spicy mayo, avocado mousse, micro cilantro
Twisted Sisters at the Beach, La Belle Amie Vineyard, Little River
sun fun girl: North Carolina white wine
Wagyu Brisket, Café Amalfi, Central Myrtle Beach
pumpkin bread pudding, bacon-braised Brussels sprouts, spiced bourbon glaze
White Ale, New South Brewing, Central Myrtle Beach
hazy Belgian-style wheat ale with coriander, orange zest, citrus finish
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