11 hot brunch spots in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand
Brunch is in many ways, the perfect meal.
Main course can be a combination of sweet (why wait for dessert) and vitamin-packed savories such as chicken or eggs. You don’t have to get up early to eat it, and often it is quite acceptable to accompany it with a delicious Mimosa, Bloody Mary, or other drink as well as coffee. Although brunch is often associated with weekends, Saturday and Sunday, when it is possible for all to sleep in, here in the land of vacationers and retired folk,
several of these spots offer brunch meals during the week as well.
According to Famous Toastery’s Tim McGinnis, “Brunch is more than just a meal, it is a state of mind.”
Of the eleven included brunch spots, only three, Chestnut Hill, Hook and Barrel, and House of Blues, restrict brunches to Sunday. (They are primarily dinner spots) Although Tupelo Honey serves brunch type items all during the week, it has special (not-to-be-missed) brunch menus for Saturday and Sunday. The same is true of Salt Water Creek Café—some brunch type items every day, but a true brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday.
We spoke to each of these spots to be sure we had the latest information on their offerings so you could enjoy anticipating their delights while making your plans. Although these establishments are not the only brunch spots I chose these for their consistently outstanding food and service and unique in some cases, offerings beyond simple pancake and or waffle specialties.
Although the Grand Dunes location of Croissants and its new sister Restaurant Hook and Barrel are relatively new, I am already hearing glowing reports about their food. I recommend making a reservation for any visit, since the last time I checked, there was a thirty-minute wait for walk-ins. They range in location from the North to the South End of the beach are listed alphabetically for your reference.
Blueberry’s Grill
7931 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 945-4588
https://www.facebook.com/blueberrysgrill
www.blueberrysgrill.com
When: Serves brunch everyday; Hours: 6 am-3 pm
What: A la carte. We also offer Breakfast and Lunch specials daily including wild caught fresh fish! Every day offers a full bar including special Dutch mules, Mojitos, Mimosa’s and also has a full Bloody Mary bar on Saturdays and Sundays.”
Average Cost Per Person: $8 – $13
Most Popular Items: Most popular brunch items are the3 Way Kale Salad, Shrimp and Grits, and all of our Benedicts including most all the Country Benedict with Fried Green Tomatoes and also the Smoked Salmon Benny.
Reservations: Only takes reservations on weekdays but offers the “Nowait” App at all times which shows what the current wait times are and also put your name on the list to be seated.”
Chestnut Hill (Only on Sunday for Brunch)
9922 N Kings Hwy
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 449-3984
https://www.facebook.com/chestnut.hill.1/
www.chestnuthilldining.com/home.aspx
When: Open 10 Am-2PM for Sunday Brunch (Opens at 4:00pm on weekdays for dinner)
What: Buffet
Cost Per Person for Food: $22.95 adults; $19.95 for ages 62 and over and teens 11-16; Ages 4-10, $10.95
Most Popular Items: Peel and eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, seared tuna, poached salmon, homemade salads,, waffles, eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, fried chicken, prime rib, and their large assortment of cobblers and cheese cakes.
Reservations: Recommended but not required
Crepe Creation Café
4012 Deville St
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-4019
www.crepecreation.com
https://www.facebook.com/crepecreationcafe/
When: Daily, Hours: 8:00AM – 9:00PM
What: A la carte menu with many crepe selections and other offerings. Serves entire menu from opening to closing
Average cost: $8-10 per person with drink
Most Popular Items: Stuffed French toast crepe, Swiss Morning Crepe, Steak and egg crepe
Reservations: Only taken for groups of six or more
Croissants Bistro and Bakery Original Location and Grand Dunes
3751 Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-448- 2253
And
Croissants Bistro and Bakery at Grand Dunes
8014 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
http://croissants.net/
https://www.facebook.com/croissantsbistro
When: Hours are Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.(coffee and bakery open until 6 p.m.). Saturdays they open at 8 a.m. Sundays, open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. On Sundays at Grande Dunes location, they open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for coffee and bakery.
(This a dinner only location during the week)
What: A la carte menu
Average Cost per person: At Croissants most of our entrees are around $12 and at Hook and Barrel they are around $14; although they also have a lot of small plate and shared plate options.
Most Popular Items: Croissants: Shrimp and Grits and Bananas Foster French Toast
Reservations: Not required, but recommended. Reservations can be made from the restaurant website.
Eggs Up Grill
2246 E Highway 501
Conway, South Carolina 29526
(843) 349-4748
www.eggsupgrill.com
https://www.facebook.com/EUGConway/
When: Daily, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., every day
What: A la carte menu
Menu Prices range: $4.99-$9.99
Most Popular Items: The Classic – two eggs, three meats, homemade home fries or grits and choice of toast. “Three Little deuces” which consist of two eggs, two pancakes or cinnamon swirl French toast and choice of two meats.
Reservations: Offers call-ahead seating on the weekends and on the weekdays will do reservation if requested.
Famous Toastery
Carolina Forest
2005 Oak Heart Rd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579
(843) 796-4433
https://www.facebook.com/famoustoasterycarolinaforest/
famoustoastery.com
When: Every day. Hours:7:00AM – 3:00PM
What: Full range of breakfast and lunch items on an a la carte menu
Average cost per person: Around $13
Popular items: Shrimp and grits, meatloaf platter, a sandwich called the “Left Coast” and all of the “benedicts—traditional eggs Benedict, country Benedict (sausage gravy), avocado Benedict and crabmeat Benedict.
Reservations: Does not accept reservations. If your party has eight or more , they advise calling at least a half an hour ahead.
Hook and Barrel (Brunch on Sunday Only)
8014 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 839-5888
www.hookandbarrelrestaurant.com
https://www.facebook.com/hookandbarrelrestaurant
When: Open for Sunday Brunch at Hook & Barrel from 9am – 2pm.
What: A la carte brunch menu
Cost per person for food: $13-14
Popular Items: Chicken and Waffles or Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes. Their Mimosa and Bloody Marys are also popular in the drink department among those enjoying brunch. Hook and Barrel offer s many of the same brunch items as Croissants but as a seafood specialty spot, also offers a seafood tower for those who want a truly special event.
Reservations: Recommended—can be made on Open table and at the website
House of Blues (Sunday Only for Brunch)
(Open for dinner during the week)
Barefoot Landing 4640 Hwy 17 S
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
(843) 272-3000
https://www.facebook.com/HOBMyrtleBeach/
houseofblues.com/myrtlebeach
When: Sundays from (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)
What: Buffet Only
Cost Per Person for Food: $33 for adults $16.50 for kids aged 4-10 and kids 3 and under, free.
Popular Items: Carving station, made to order omelettes, mac and cheese bar, chicken and waffles station, peel and eat shrimp The gospel music sets this one apart—comments praise the food and cite the unique nature of the gospel songfest experience
Reservations: Yes
Salt Water Creek Cafe
4660 Highway 17
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576
(843) 357-2433
https://www.facebook.com/Salt-Water- Creek-Cafe- 156247731069649/
www.saltwatercreekcafe.com
When: Mon-Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: A la carte menu
Average Price per person for food: $10
Most popular brunch items: Omelets and benedicts. A wide variety of types of eggs Benedict. Regular lunch selections and breakfast items are also available on brunch days.
Reservations: They suggest them for large groups. Busy spot for weekend brunch. They say, “it never hurts to make a reservation for any day.”
Tupelo Honey Breakfast and Brunch Restaurant
Weekend Brunch Menu
3042 Howard Ave
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 315-3780
https://www.facebook.com/TupeloHoneyCafeMyrtleBeach/
tupelohoneycafe.com/location/myrtle-beach
When: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Brunch: Saturday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
What: A la carte
Average Price per person: $13 or $14, with many lower and some higher.
Most Popular Brunch Items: Sweet potato pancakes, which come with fried chicken and bacon, pecans, and fruit. The delectable Tupelo Flower honey is served to be put on biscuits, pancakes etc. and is for sale.
Reservations: recommended for weekends
This story was originally published November 29, 2017 at 4:11 AM.