Food & Drink

What are the best waterfront restaurants in Myrtle Beach? Here’s what locals say

People visit Myrtle Beach, to, well, go to the beach! So why not eat on the water, too? You’re already so close after that day in the sun.

Whether you’re looking for something close by after relaxing on the sand, or looking for some new water to stare at while munching on some fish tacos (the Atlantic does get old after awhile), we’ve got some great places for you to check out.

Everybody knows that locals know best, so we asked Grand Stranders to tell us their favorite spots on the water around the region.

Here are some of the places they shared. (Bear in mind that this list is in no way complete or perfect. Did we miss one you love? Email ckaracostas@thesunnews.com and let us know.)

Austin’s Cabana Cafe and Ocean One

1 Norris Dr., Pawleys Island

(843) 235-8700

Bummz Beach Cafe

2002 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach

(843) 916-9111

Conch Cafe

1870 N. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City

(843) 651-6556

Crab Catchers

4474 Water Front Ave., Little River

(843) 280-2025

The Cypress Room

6000 N Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

(843) 449-6406

Damon’s

2985 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach

(843) 626-8000

Don’t Get It Twisted

9400 Shore Drive Myrtle Beach

(843) 692-5354

Dead Dog Saloon

4079 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet

(843) 651-0664

Gulfstream Cafe

1536 S. Waccamaw Dr., Garden City

(843) 651-8808

Hot Fish Club

4911 US Hwy. 17 Business, Murells Inlet

(843) 357-9175

Local on the Water

1525 13th Ave. N., North Myrtle Beach

(843) 281-0643

Molly Darcy’s on the Beach

1701 S Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach

(843) 272-5555

Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge

1306 N Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

(843) 448-4314

RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar

1210 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

(843) 945-1204

Sea Captain’s House

3002 N Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach

(843) 448-8082

Snooky’s Oceanfront

2208 N. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach

(843) 281-0500

Wicked Tuna (Two locations)

4123 US-17 Business, Murrells Inlet

(843) 651-9987

110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach

(843) 712-2430

This story was originally published July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM with the headline "What are the best waterfront restaurants in Myrtle Beach? Here’s what locals say."

Chase Karacostas
The Sun News
Chase Karacostas writes about tourism in Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina for McClatchy. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with degrees in Journalism and Political Communication. He began working for McClatchy in 2020 after growing up in Texas, where he has bylines in three of the state’s largest print media outlets as well as the Texas Tribune covering state politics, the environment, housing and the LGBTQ+ community.
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