There’s a new brunch restaurant a few blocks from the beach. Here’s what’s on their menu
If you want to eat breakfast before catching some sun at the beach or lunch after enjoying some waves, Mimosas might be the place for you.
The new green and white restaurant is located at 7430 North Kings Hwy and opened to the public for the first time Monday, June 12.
Mimosas, the “o” is in the shape of an orange on the front of the building, can seat about 235 and patrons can eat either indoors or on the expansive patio. Newcomers can also sit at both an inside and outside bar that stretches nearly the entire length of the restaurant.
The menu features several French toast dishes, classic egg recipes, and original creations like the lobster waffle— a regular waffle topped with breaded lobster, caramelized bacon, greens, corn, orange shavings, and a citrus aioli sauce.
The restaurant currently does not offer Mimosas, as the eatery is still applying for its own liquor license, but owners Bessi and Gentiana Tabaku said the brunch spot would be serving the citrus, champagne drink and other specialty creations soon.
The family-owned and run restaurant is the Tabakus second establishment in the Grand Strand area, as they also own Matthew’s Pancake House in Little River and have been in the restaurant business for nearly 25 years.
Despite only being open for a few days, Mimosas is already busy. The restaurant did sparse promotion before Monday but their announcement on Facebook drew much interest from the public.
“(People) love it. They love the atmosphere; they love the colors,” Gentiana Tabaku said.
The idea for the eatery was formulated three years ago the Tabakus said, and they bought the property in 2021.
“We wanted a place that was exciting, enjoyable, and beautiful outdoors,” Gentiana added. “We’re by the beach ... so we wanted to have a good experience for our locals and tourists.”
Mimosas got its theme from the drink it plans to serve, but also from the Mimosa tree.
The Tabakus are Albanian, and the tree is popular in the country. While the Mimosa is an invasive species in the United States, Gentiana said the tree evokes strength and motherhood.
Mimosa green and orange leaves are painted all across the inside and outside of the restaurant. The art, which was provided by a local painter, includes a step-by-step portrait of how to make a mimosa cocktail.
Hours for the new eatery are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week.
The Tabakus said 30-40 people have already been hired at Mimosas and said they are hiring more waiters.
This story was originally published June 14, 2023 at 7:00 AM.
