Food & Drink

Craving a burger? 8 highest-rated spots to get one in the Myrtle Beach area

The Hangout is one of the highest-rated places to grab a burger in the Myrtle Beach area. It’s a tourist favorite located at Broadway at the Beach, and known for its fun atmosphere. TSN Feb. 6, 2024 File.
The Hangout is one of the highest-rated places to grab a burger in the Myrtle Beach area. It’s a tourist favorite located at Broadway at the Beach, and known for its fun atmosphere. TSN Feb. 6, 2024 File. JASON LEE

The Myrtle Beach area is full of adventurous dining options, but sometimes visitors and locals crave the classic taste of a well-crafted burger.

Those in search of a beloved local burger joint are in luck, as Myrtle Beach and surrounding communities offer plenty of options. Whether the craving is a simple cheeseburger or a new take on what a burger can be, there’s a restaurant nearby that can satisfy anyone’s craving.

Below are the ten highest-rated restaurants serving burgers in the Myrtle Beach area, according to Google reviews.

River City Cafe

River City Cafe has eight locations throughout the Myrtle Beach area, and is one of the area’s best known burger joints.

With over 20 customizable burger choices for diners to try, the restaurant has no shortage of creative combinations on its menu. Adventurous eaters can try a peanut butter bacon burger, or the surf-n-turn burger topped with a grilled shrimp cake.

River City Cafe has a 4.5 star rating with over 5,000 reviews on Google.

The restaurant has locations in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Socastee, Surfside Beach and Conway.

Blueberry’s Grill

Blueberry’s Grill is a popular brunch spot serving up creative burgers.

Its porcini and truffle smash burger comes slathered in a porcini and black truffle aioli, and its black bean and guacamole burger offers a tasty, meat-free option to diners.

Blueberry’s Grill has a 4.6 star rating with more than 5,300 reviews on Google.

The restaurant has locations in Myrtle beach and North Myrtle Beach.

The Hangout

The Hangout, located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, is a favorite restaurant among visitors due to its colorful atmosphere, live performances, and ample outdoor space. It is also lauded for its burger selection.

The restaurant offers six burgers, including ones topped with fried pickles, barbecue pulled pork and blackened shrimp.

The Hangout has over 16,000 reviews and a 4.8 star rating on Google.

The restaurant is located at 1181 Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach.

Art Burger Sushi Bar

Art Burger Sushi Bar offers not only gourmet burgers, but also creative sushi options and cocktails, all along with beach views.

Their signature Artist’s Burger comes topped with a truffle aioli and smoked gouda. The rest of the plentiful burger menu features creations named after famous artists and works of art, such as The Scream, a burger topped with barbecue sauce, bacon, and mac and cheese.

The restaurant has a four point five star rating with 2,700 reviews on google.

It is located at 706 North Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach.

Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers is another popular spot among visitors, located in Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach.

The chain restaurant offers creative burger and shake options, like a teriyaki burger and a strawberry shortcake shake, as well as wings, cheesecake and fried bites.

The Myrtle Beach location has a 4.2 star rating with over 5,600 reviews on Google.

Wahlburgers Myrtle Beach is located at 1320 Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach.

Greg’s Cabana Bar & Grill

Greg’s Cabana Bar & Grill in Murrells Inlet is known for being a laid-back spot to enjoy a cold beer and a juicy burger.

Their various burgers come with toppings like coleslaw, onion rings, marinated peppers and more.

Greg’s has more than 2,400 Google reviews and a rating of 4.7 stars out of five.

The restaurant can be found at 2800 Highway 17 in Murrells Inlet.

Hamburger Joe’s

Hamburger Joe’s serves burgers alongside other classic diner fare with homemade sauces.

The restaurant’s menu features hamburgers and cheeseburgers as well as other kinds of sandwiches such as it’s fried chicken breast sandwich.

They have more than 5,700 reviews on Google, with an overall rating of 4.5 stars.

Hamburger Joe’s has locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach.

Bummz Beach Cafe

Bummz Beach Cafe is an oceanfront restaurant and bar serving up burgers and fries in Myrtle Beach.

The laid-back eatery offers burgers, seafood, steak and more. Their popular chili cheeseburger is topped with southern chili and slaw, and the Bummz Burger comes with two patties, bacon, coleslaw and mushrooms, making for a hearty meal.

Bummz has 4.5 star rating on Google with more than 3,800 reviews.

It is located at 2002 North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.

Alexa Lewis
The Sun News
Alexa Lewis is a former journalist for The Sun News
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