Downtown Myrtle Beach does not have to be expensive. 6 places to eat cheap
Down Myrtle Beach, the main tourist hub in the area, is not known for its budget-friendly meals and activities.
From Ripley’s Believe It or Not which costs about $25 per person to the various restaurants charging $18 for a burger and fries, it can be easy to drop hundreds of dollars in one day.
However, if vacationers walk a few blocks away from the thrum of families getting henna tattoos and beachgoers rinsing sand off their feet, there are some delicious food options that cost less than restaurants along the Boardwalk or North Ocean Boulevard.
Grabbing a corn dog or a burger from a stand like E-Z Eats Cafe is always an option, but sometimes families need time out of the sun and at a table.
These six restaurants will not offer ocean views or crazy themes, but they will have sit-down tables and delicious entrees under $15 per person before tax and tip. And they are found less than a half mile from the SkyWheel.
Maryland Fried Chicken
The no-frills joint offers prices that cannot be beat in downtown Myrtle Beach. A two-piece dark meat dinner, which comes with two sides, a roll and a corn fritter is $8.19 for dark meat and $9.19 for all white meat while a two-piece snack box with a roll is $4.69.
Maryland Fried Chicken, 939 N Kings Highway, also has several fried seafood options for under $15 as well as hamburgers and hot dogs for under $5. It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Mammy’s Kitchen
The brunch spot, located at 1010 N Kings Highway, offers a $15.99 breakfast buffet for adults and is cheaper for children. For those not wanting a buffet, there are a plethora of breakfast and lunch options.
Pancakes and waffles range in price from $8.99 to $10.99 depending on toppings and omelettes start at $9.99 and cost up to $13.99. As a breakfast spot, Mammy’s Kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day, so get there early.
Mrs. Fish
The local seafood restaurant, 919 Broadway St., is cheapest during lunch but still offers affordable dinners. All lunch meals are $10.85 and include two sides, according to the menu on its site. There is fried fish, blackened shrimp and crab cakes among the options.
Dinner is more expensive, with the majority of meals costing $17.95. There are also steamer baskets at market price and a fried seafood platter with five kinds of fish for $34.95. Mrs. Fish is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Why Not Wings
The South Carolina chain located at 1315 N Kings Highway is a 10-minute walk from the SkyWheel. A single person can order six wings and fries for $12.25 and there are various other bowls under $15.
For groups, Why Not Wings has the 30 wing combo with a box of french fries and a side of either potato salad or coleslaw for $44.99. This could feed three to six people.
Why Not Wings is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
New York Pizza Kitchen
Found on North Ocean Boulevard has three locations in downtown Myrtle Beach. New York Pizza Kitchen offers whole pizzas, pizza by the slice, sandwiches and more.
The pizza is affordable for families, with a 14-inch cheese pizza coming in at $14.95 while the most expensive pie is $20.95. There are also sandwiches and calzones under $14 each.
Dagwood’s Deli
Known as a local’s favorite, Dagwood’s Deli, 400 Mr. Joe White Ave., can offer delicious sandwiches for under $15. All sandwiches are rather large and come with a side, with options to upgrade to a premium side like sweet potato fries or fresh chips.
If you plan to stop by multiple times with a family, make sure to grab a punch card and fill it up to get a free sandwich.
