🍽 Where to Eat · Myrtle Beach Restaurants
Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
67 real, currently-open restaurants — the full Murrells Inlet MarshWalk lineup, Broadway at the Beach, Surfside Beach picks, a full BBQ lineup, dinner shows, and long-running local institutions, sorted by type.
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FAQ
Myrtle Beach’s family dining scene runs on a few reliable formats: the buffet, the pancake house, and entertainment dining. Broadway at the Beach adds its own cluster of restaurants built around the entertainment complex itself. Murrells Inlet adds its own entirely separate scene — the MarshWalk, a boardwalk strip of waterfront seafood restaurants that’s a destination in its own right. Surfside Beach has its own smaller, quieter lineup. Here’s what’s actually open right now.
Restaurant Row & North Myrtle Beach
Plantation House of Pancakes
A classic Myrtle Beach breakfast institution — casual sit-down diner with kid-friendly pancake options and quick turnover.
Southern Sunrise Pancake House
Markets itself as “breakfast and lunch on the ocean” — an oceanview casual diner kids enjoy.
Woodhaven Pancake House
A long-running local breakfast spot with a simple kid-friendly menu and casual counter/booth seating.
Myrtle Beach & North Myrtle Beach
The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood
All-you-can-eat Calabash-style seafood buffet — ideal for picky or variable kid eaters.
Sea Captain’s House
A 60+ year Myrtle Beach institution with an oceanfront dining room and a casual, family atmosphere.
Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
Built out over the ocean on an actual fishing pier — a novelty setting kids love.
Flamingo Grill
Family-owned seafood restaurant and steakhouse open 35+ years — fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, she-crab soup, shrimp and grits. Art deco dining room, voted a local favorite.
Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach & Myrtle Beach
Dick’s Last Resort
A loud, playful, family-oriented novelty concept with paper hats and interactive staff.
House of Blues
Live-music venue with a restaurant/bar; folk-art-covered dining room is a fun novelty for kids.
Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood
Tableside hibachi chefs performing knife tricks and onion-volcano flames. Call ahead for reservations — not currently bookable online.
Fiesta Mexicana Cantina
Family-owned Mexican cantina, 18+ years running — Mariachi Nights, Friday karaoke, and open-mic Saturdays, with both indoor dining and an outdoor patio. Family-friendly by day, livelier late.
Visit Fiesta Mexicana Cantina →
There’s a second, unrelated “Fiesta Mexicana” location in Myrtle Beach that has closed — this is the correct, currently-open one (70th Ave N).
Downtown Flavortown Myrtle Beach
Guy Fieri’s newest concept — a 50,000 sq. ft. restaurant, 10,000 sq. ft. arcade, and duckpin bowling complex with party rooms for birthdays and groups, plus the “Freaky Tiki” bar. Opened June 2026.
This is at Myrtle Beach Mall, not Broadway at the Beach — flagging that in case the location was mixed up.
A Full Meal Built Into a Live Show
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
Co-founded by Dolly Parton — a pirate-themed dinner show with stunts and acrobatics staged in a 15,000-gallon indoor lagoon arena, full meal included.
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Advance tickets required — a scheduled show, not walk-in dining. Also covered on our Things to Do guide.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Nationally franchised jousting dinner-and-tournament experience — knights, horses, and a full meal eaten by hand in a themed arena.
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Advance tickets required — a scheduled show, not walk-in dining. Also covered on our Things to Do guide.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at House of Blues
Interactive comedy murder-mystery — guests investigate a fictional crime during a three-course Southern-style dinner in the Indigo Room.
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Advance tickets required (via Ticketmaster or phone) — a scheduled show, distinct from House of Blues’ regular restaurant service covered above. Also on our Things to Do guide.
Riga-Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show
1930s mafia-themed interactive murder mystery with an Italian dinner — guests help solve the crime as it unfolds.
Advance tickets required — a scheduled show, not walk-in dining. Also covered on our Things to Do guide.
Polynesian Fire Luau
Polynesian-themed luau dinner show at St. John’s Inn — an all-you-can-eat buffet with live island music and Hawaiian, Tahitian, Tongan, Samoan, and New Zealand dance performances, closing with a fire-knife dance.
Advance tickets required — a scheduled show, not walk-in dining. Also covered on our Things to Do guide.
Myrtle Beach’s Entertainment Complex
The Hangout
Beach-bar restaurant with an outdoor lawn for live concerts, games, sand play, and firepits, plus indoor/outdoor stages with weekend live music. Hosts monthly birthday celebrations, and offers a 10% military discount (30% for those in uniform) plus local first responder discounts.
Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett’s island-themed restaurant and bar — live music, tropical drinks, and a menu built around the “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” A Broadway at the Beach anchor.
Wahlburgers
The Wahlberg family’s celebrity burger chain — Angus beef burgers, hand-cut fries, and frappes in a casual sit-down setting.
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
Southern comfort food served family-style — fried chicken, biscuits, and Paula Deen’s signature recipes in a casual, kid-friendly dining room.
Myrtle Beach & Surfside Beach
Mission BBQ
National counter-service BBQ chain with a patriotic/military-tribute theme — daily flag salute, “Proudly Serving Those Who Serve.” Casual, community-oriented, easy with kids.
Swig & Swine BBQ
Charleston-based Lowcountry BBQ — hickory/oak-smoked meats, casual counter-and-table format.
Little Pigs Bar-B-Q
Family-owned since 1998 — traditional slow-smoked BBQ with family-recipe sides (mac and cheese, hush puppies, banana pudding). A second location serves the Surfside Beach area.
Gracious Pig Smokehouse
Rustic, service-station-themed smokehouse — cherry-wood pit-smoked meats, locally sourced ingredients, and a breakfast menu too.
Grand Strand-Wide
River City Cafe
A laid-back local burger joint with casual booth seating. Multiple Grand Strand locations.
NY Pizza Kitchen Bar & Grill
A casual pizza-and-pasta menu in an easy-going bar-and-grill setting.
Tex-Mex, Burgers & a Boardwalk Landmark
Nacho Hippo (Market Common)
Tex-Mex “open-air cantina” — handmade tacos, nachos, quesadillas, burritos, and a big margarita list, with live music and a laid-back beach-bar vibe.
Nacho Hippo (North Myrtle Beach)
Same Tex-Mex cantina concept and open-air patio vibe as the Market Common location, in North Myrtle Beach.
Hamburger Joe’s (North Myrtle Beach)
No-frills, 30+ year local burger joint — hand-patted burgers off the flat-top, wings, fried bologna sandwiches. Stilted beach-house building with indoor and porch seating over a salt marsh.
Hamburger Joe’s (Surfside)
Same no-frills burger concept as the North Myrtle Beach original, in Surfside Beach.
Peaches Corner
Historic hot dog and burger stand on the Boardwalk, open since 1937 — a genuine Myrtle Beach landmark. Casual walk-up counter, affordable classic fare.
Italian, Steakhouse, Sushi, Brewery & Bistro
Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
Traditional Italian, family recipes since 1985, Roman-themed dining room. Dedicated kids’ menu.
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille
Fine dining — prime steak and fresh seafood, 200+ bottle wine list. More adult-oriented, evenings only.
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
Churrascaria-style tableside-carved meats plus a salad bar with seafood and sushi. Explicitly welcomes families and celebrations.
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar
Upscale farm-to-table seafood, Wine Spectator award winner. Adult-oriented fine dining.
Greg Norman Australian Grille
Golf legend Greg Norman’s waterfront steak-and-seafood restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway at Barefoot Landing — Australian-inspired menu, upscale but relaxed. Takes reservations by phone.
Art Burger Sushi Bar
Sushi and gourmet burgers hybrid, oceanfront, with a novelty liquid-nitrogen bar. Casual and pet-friendly.
King Kong Sushi
Sushi bar inside the Broadway at the Beach entertainment complex, with a second Carolina Forest location.
New South Brewing Company
Craft brewery/gastropub operating since 1998. Well-behaved kids allowed with a supervising adult; leashed dogs welcome in the outdoor beer garden.
Liberty Tap Room & Grill
Gastropub — Angus beef steaks, burgers, seafood, craft beer. Dedicated kids’ menu for 12 and under. Takes reservations via Resy.
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
French-inspired bistro and bakery — breakfast, lunch, light dinner, custom cakes. Casual, celebration-friendly. Call ahead for reservations — not currently bookable online.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
National-brand upscale steakhouse — a fixture for special-occasion dining on the Grand Strand.
Not included: Collector’s Cafe & Gallery, which shows up on older Myrtle Beach restaurant lists but is confirmed closed as of our last check.
Long-Running, Award-Winning & One-of-a-Kind
Hook & Barrel
New American, seafood-forward menu from chef Heidi Vukov, Myrtle Beach’s first-ever James Beard Award semifinalist nominee.
The Library Restaurant
Fine-dining institution since 1974, known for tableside Steak Diane and flambéed desserts.
Angelo’s Steak & Pasta
Local institution since 1988 — an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet alongside aged steaks; owner named SC Restaurateur of the Year.
The Chemist — Craft Cocktails and Modern Cuisine
Molecular-gastronomy-leaning craft cocktail bar and modern-cuisine kitchen downtown — a genuinely unique, non-chain destination spot.
Check The Chemist on Tripadvisor →
No independent website found — linked to their Tripadvisor listing for current hours and menu.
Chesapeake House
Maryland-style seafood buffet institution since 1971, run by the same family the entire time.
The Shack
Deep-South soul and Southern cooking landmark in Cherry Grove, running for 40+ years.
Big Mike’s Soul Food
Locally owned soul-food spot — fried chicken, collards, peach cobbler — with a large, loyal local following.
The Brentwood Restaurant & Wine Bistro
Renowned fine-dining destination inside a historic 1910 Victorian home, noted for its wine program and tasting menus.
The Full Boardwalk Lineup — Eight Restaurants
The MarshWalk is a waterfront boardwalk strip in Murrells Inlet lined with seafood restaurants — a destination in itself, not just somewhere to grab dinner. None of these currently take online reservations; most are call-ahead or walk-in only.
Drunken Jack’s Restaurant & Lounge
The oldest restaurant on the MarshWalk (since 1979); waterfront deck facing Goat Island. Seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta — family-friendly with a diverse menu.
The Wicked Tuna
Modern waterfront dining with specialty rolls and tuna poke — a more upscale feel than most of the strip.
Bovine’s
Wood-fired steakhouse with Southern comfort food and live music — a solid non-seafood option on the strip.
Dead Dog Saloon
Casual, lively seafood/burgers/wings spot with live music — popular with groups.
Creek Ratz
Family-friendly American/seafood spot known for crab cakes and Lowcountry boil, with live music.
The Claw House
Seafood house/oyster bar with a large beer garden deck and water views — more adult-leaning atmosphere than the family spots on the strip.
Inlet Shipwreck Bar & Grill
One of the newer additions — explicitly markets itself as family-friendly with a kids’ pirate-ship playground.
Wahoo’s Fish House
Tropical-themed seafood and tacos with marsh views, casual atmosphere.
Three More Options
Hot Fish Club
Historic site tracing back to a 1700s social club — the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand. Confirmed family-friendly with an outdoor deck/gazebo.
Inlet Prohibition Company
Relaxed waterfront setting with modern seafood classics and a kids’ menu.
Lee’s Inlet Kitchen
Family-operated since 1948; named Best Seafood Restaurant in South Carolina by Southern Living (2023). Large family-friendly dining room.
Five Local Options
Bubba’s Fish Shack
“Down-home coastal cookin'” — Calabash fried fish, shrimp, oysters, BBQ ribs. Has a dedicated “Little Bub Grub” kids menu.
Crabby Mike’s Calabash Seafood
Buffet-style Calabash seafood — crab legs, fried fish, prime rib — with playful ocean-themed décor kids enjoy.
Casa Mia’s Surfside
NY brick-oven pizza, pasta, and Maryland-style crab cakes with patio seating.
C & S Beach Grill
American coastal/beach-town fare — burgers, sandwiches, seafood — with a kids menu, “steps from the shore.”
The Family Barn
Southern breakfast/diner/BBQ spot — pancakes, omelets, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles.
Planning Tips
- The MarshWalk is a full evening, not a quick stop. Pick one restaurant to eat at and walk the rest of the boardwalk before or after — most have live music and water views worth the walk alone.
- MarshWalk restaurants take reservations by phone, not online. Call ahead on weekends and holidays, especially for groups.
- Buffets skip the wait. Benjamin’s and Crabby Mike’s let picky eaters and toddlers grab what they want and go.
- Barefoot Landing is a one-stop dinner-and-a-show night. Dick’s Last Resort, House of Blues, and the Windy Hill theaters are all within a few minutes of each other.
- Fiesta Mexicana Cantina doubles as entertainment. Mariachi Nights, Friday karaoke, and open-mic Saturdays make it worth planning dinner around, not just a meal stop.
What is the MarshWalk?
The Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a waterfront boardwalk lined with eight seafood restaurants, all with marsh or water views — it’s considered a destination in its own right, not just a place to grab dinner.
Which MarshWalk restaurant is most family-friendly?
Inlet Shipwreck Bar & Grill explicitly markets a kids’ pirate-ship playground, and Drunken Jack’s and Creek Ratz both have broad, casual menus that work well with kids.
Can I make a reservation on the MarshWalk?
None of the eight MarshWalk restaurants take online reservations as of our last check. Call ahead directly, especially on weekends.
What’s the best breakfast spot near Myrtle Beach?
Plantation House of Pancakes, Southern Sunrise Pancake House, and Woodhaven Pancake House are all classic local institutions. The Family Barn in Surfside Beach is a strong Southern-breakfast alternative.
Are there good restaurants in Surfside Beach?
Yes — Bubba’s Fish Shack, Crabby Mike’s, Casa Mia’s, C & S Beach Grill, and The Family Barn are all real, currently-operating Surfside Beach restaurants covered above.
Where can I get BBQ in Myrtle Beach?
Mission BBQ (North Myrtle Beach), Swig & Swine BBQ (downtown Myrtle Beach), Little Pigs Bar-B-Q (Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach), and Gracious Pig Smokehouse (Surfside Beach) are all real, currently-operating BBQ spots covered above.
Is there a restaurant in Myrtle Beach with live music and outdoor seating?
Fiesta Mexicana Cantina has both indoor and outdoor patio dining plus regular live entertainment — Mariachi Nights, Friday karaoke, and open-mic Saturdays.
Where is Nacho Hippo in Myrtle Beach?
Nacho Hippo has two Grand Strand locations — one in Market Common (Myrtle Beach) and one in North Myrtle Beach — both with the same open-air Tex-Mex cantina concept.
Where is Hamburger Joe’s?
Hamburger Joe’s has a North Myrtle Beach original location and a second location in Surfside Beach, both serving the same no-frills, hand-patted burgers.
What’s a good upscale restaurant in Myrtle Beach?
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille, Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse, and SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar are all real fine-dining options covered above, alongside more casual upscale picks like Villa Romana Italian and Croissants Bistro & Bakery.
Which restaurants have a dinner show with the meal?
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show (co-founded by Dolly Parton), Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at House of Blues, Riga-Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show, and Polynesian Fire Luau all include a full meal with the show — all requiring advance tickets. See our Things to Do guide for show details.
Is there a celebrity-owned restaurant in Myrtle Beach?
Not a country-star-branded restaurant like Nashville or Gatlinburg have — none of those chains (Jason Aldean’s, Ole Red, etc.) have a Myrtle Beach location. Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show is the area’s genuine celebrity tie, co-founded by Dolly Parton, alongside Wahlburgers (the Wahlberg family) and Greg Norman Australian Grille (golf legend Greg Norman).
What’s a good local institution worth seeking out?
Hook & Barrel (chef is Myrtle Beach’s first James Beard semifinalist nominee), The Library Restaurant (fine dining since 1974), and Chesapeake House (seafood buffet since 1971) are all long-running local standouts covered above.
How does NME choose which restaurants to feature?
We verify each restaurant’s official site and current operating status directly rather than pulling from a single aggregator list. Read more on our methodology page.
Know a Great Spot We Missed?
This list is a starting point, not the final word — the Myrtle Beach area has way more restaurants worth featuring than any one page can hold. If we skipped a favorite of yours, or you’ve eaten at one of these and want to share how it went, drop it in the comments below. We read them and update the guide.
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