Indulge in The Best Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach

Part of your vacation experience should be delicious cuisine from restaurants throughout the Grand Strand area. From Calabash, North Carolina, to Murrell’s Inlet, South Carolina, to all the surrounding area cities in between, there is a multitude of best restaurants in North Myrtle Beach that you just won’t want to miss.

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Our Recommendations for the Best Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach

Eating well is an essential part of any vacation! North Myrtle Beach is no exception to that rule. These are the best best restaurants in North Myrtle Beach to get your grub on, divided into categories – so that you can quickly identify what you’re in the mood for. Happy eating!

Boiled Peanuts

Collards

Fried Fish

Pimento Cheese

Shrimp & Grits

Sweet Tea

Historically, this southern delicacy was often found at late summer social gatherings, when the final peanut crops were boiled for hours in heavily salted water for preservation. With a soft texture similar to beans and easy to peel shells, you can now find boiled peanuts sold by the bag at roadside rest stops along your trip.

Often paired with Carolina BBQ, collards are a staple of good old-fashioned southern cooking. Cooked low and slow, these tasty greens are made even better with the addition on smoky ham, sweet onions, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar. You’ll find this side dish on any respectable Grand Strand menu, but Simply Southern Smokehouse took the top spot for collards on a recent Foursquare list.

As porridge made from coarsely ground corn meal, grits are often served with butter and sugar at breakfast time. Grits are also served as a savory dish on southern tables. No two restaurants make Shrimp and Grits exactly the same. Some add smoked sausage or bacon, others add hot sauce, but all include South Carolina shrimp. The Shack in North Myrtle Beach makes a great dish at a reasonable price, or you can make your own with this recipe from Southern Living.

In South Carolina, we like our tea sweet! You may find unsweetened tea on the menu, but for a true southern experience, order up an ice-cold glass of sweet tea. No doubt you’ll find it at every Grand Strand restaurant, from the casual boardwalk eatery to the fancy oceanfront establishment. You’ll thank us later.

For more signature southern foods and where to find them, check out Food Network’s list of “What to Eat in South Carolina.” And for a great place to stay on the Grand Strand, contact Vacation Rentals of North Myrtle Beach and ask about our fall specials.

Bars & Grills

After a day on the shoreline, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as settling in at a casual bar and grill alongside family and friends. When you’re on the hunt for places to eat in North Myrtle Beach, you’ll be delighted to discover there are a wide variety of bar and grill options to pick from, where menus typically feature sandwiches, burgers, wings, and cold drinks too. Pair it with live music or the game shown on a large-screen television, and you’ll likely be lingering for longer than you planned.

Johnny D’s

Crepe Creation Café

2nd Ave Pier House Restaurant

Croissants Bistro

Johnny D’s is a favorite with locals and visitors alike! This restaurant has an extensive menu of breakfast and lunch fare, including gourmet omelets, unique benedicts, and a wide variety of sandwiches. However, it’s famous for light and fluffy Belgian waffles, like the scrumptious Cinnamon Roll or Red Velvet Waffle. Or try one topped with house breaded chicken tenders! In fact, Johnny D’s has the Best Waffles in South Carolina, according to Food Network. If that isn’t sweet enough, there is also an onsite bakery — the chef is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with a degree in Baking and Pastry. The original Johnny D’s is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, with a new location in North Myrtle Beach.

Crepe Creation Café is located at the Market Common in Myrtle Beach, and serves up sweet and savory homemade delights in a uniquely French atmosphere. The vast menu features freshly prepared crepes, omelets, French toast, Belgian waffles, soups and Panini. Savory favorites include the Cordon Blue, the Mediterranean, and the Chicken Florentine crepe. Dessert favorites include the Bananas Foster, the Lemon Lift, and the Chocolate Dream crepe filled with chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries. There is also a full service bar, as well as organic teas and espresso beverages.

This beautiful Myrtle Beach restaurant has million dollar views, with large windows that overlook the ocean from the 2^nd Avenue Pier. The menu features breakfast and lunch favorites, including shrimp and grits, omelets, and lobster rolls, as well as a variety of sandwiches, salads, and platters. There is also a kids’ menu and an open-air bar. After brunch, enjoy a stroll on the beach or pier.

This award-winning establishment uses fresh, local ingredients, including coffee that is roasted in-house. The menu features both breakfast and lunch items, with options like the Mascarpone and Berries Crepe, the Crab Cake Benedict, the Ham, Herb and Brie Omelet, and the Quiche Du Jour. There is also a full-service bakery with cakes, pastries and French macarons. Croissants Bistro has two area locations, one at Grand Dunes and the other in downtown Myrtle Beach.

We are proud to consider ourselves foodies since we have two professional chefs in our family. As such, we invite you to try the area’s most incredible eateries – from mouthwatering seafood and steaks to scrumptious pastries and coffee. If you would like to stay in and host a dinner party or large event, we have an affiliation with Philomena’s Catering Co. which offers full-service catering events at your vacation rental or at any one of the local events facilities.

But it doesn’t end there – the choices are abundant. You can have a romantic dining experience with gourmet food and wine, or an enjoyable family dining experience eating with the kids. Please browse through our list – it includes Irish, Italian, Chinese, deli, and soul food, and much more. If you would like personal recommendations on the best restaurants in North Myrtle Beach, call our office at 888-488-8588 – we’ll make suggestions and reservations for you and your group. We also can have your next event catered by Philomena’s Catering Co.

Our Recommendations for the Best Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach

American & Local Delicacies

Asian

Bar & Grills

Breakfast & Brunch

Cafes

Gluten-Free & Friendly

Fine Dining

Ice Cream

Italian

Mexican

Pet-Friendly

Seafood

Steakhouses

Unique

American & Local Delicacies

Buffalo Wild Wings

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

Margaritaville

Oscar’s

Bully’s Pub & Grill

Hickory Tavern

Jersey Mikes

The Shack

California Dreaming

Hooters

Liberty Tap Room & Grill

Chuck’s Steak House

House of Blues

Logan’s Roadhouse

Mad Gator Grill

Signature Southern Foods and Where to Find Them on the Grand Strand

Asian

Lava Korean Steakhouse

Mura Restaurant, Bar and Cafe

Thai Season

Fuji Japanese Grill

Sakura Hibachi Buffet

Odori Japanese Steakhouse

King Kong Sushi

Soho Café & Bar

Koi Myrtle Beach- Upscale Japanese and Sushi

SOHO Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar

Bars & Grills

39th Bar & Grill

Captain Archie’s

LandShark Bar & Grill

Bar 19 Twelve

Coconuts Tiki Bar

LuLu's

Big Chill Island House

Crooked Hammock Brewery

Martini’s Continental Cuisine & Piano Bar

Boardwalk Billys

Flynn’s Irish Tavern

Molly Darcy’s

Breakfast & Brunch Spots

Blueberrys Grill

Hot Stacks

Johnny D’s

Cracker Barrel

International House of Pancakes Restaurant

Souffle’s

Dino’s House of Pancakes

Krave Bagel Bistro, Inc.

Honey Barrel Breakfast & Grill

Golden Griddle Pancake House

Plantation Pancake House

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Cafes

Café de Paris

Main Street Café

Cha House

River City Café

Croissants Bistro & Bakery

Souffle's

International Cafe

Salty Brews Cafe

Fine Dining & Romantic