New restaurants join Myrtle Beach area food scene. Here are 6 you may have missed

The Grand Strand’s dining scene has grown in the last few weeks with everything from Caribbean and Greek spots to a Midwest sandwich chain rolling into town.

Here’s a quick rundown of the latest openings and expansions to hit the Myrtle Beach area.

• Pub International, the globally inspired bar off U.S. 501 that opened in early 2025, is expanding into a 4,000-square-foot space next door with plans to add a second bar, dance floor, DJ booth, outdoor patio and more games before the end of summer.
• Caribbean Jerk Cuisine, founded by Kamal Fraser and already a hit in Conway, is opening a new Myrtle Beach location at 3401 N. Kings Highway, with a grand opening July 10-12. Expect plenty of dishes built around Fraser’s signature jerk sauce.
• Craving authentic Greek food? Salty Sugar, a new bistro and bakery from owner Anastasia Daskalis, quietly opened in mid-June at 1550 Farrow Parkway in Market Common. The menu includes gyros, spanakopita, pastitsio and those beloved loukoumades from the Myrtle Beach Greek Festival.
• Ohio-based Penn Station Sandwiches is bringing two new locations to the Myrtle Beach area, thanks to franchise owner Eric Fairbanks. The chain of 300-plus stores is known for hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries and fresh-squeezed lemonade, though opening dates and addresses are still being finalized.
• Downtown Myrtle Beach has a new late-night spot: Big Dave’s Chews & Brews which opened in the former Dagwood’s Deli and Bumstead’s Pub location at 400 Mr. Joe White Ave. Owner Dave Goodbread packed the sports bar with 40 TVs, a 100-inch screen, pool tables and dart machines, with food served until 1 a.m. and drinks until 2 a.m.
• Taco fans, take note: Del Taco is making its return to South Carolina with its only state location that opened July 1 at 4570 Dick Pond Road in Socastee. A second location in Little River at 2508 Highway 9 East is expected to follow later this year.

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