Diners say these are 5 of the best new restaurants around Myrtle Beach in 2024. Do you agree?
For tourists and locals alike, it’s been an exciting year for foodies in the Grand Strand. Dozens of new restaurants from casual sit-down spots to fine dining eateries opened around the Myrtle Beach area in 2024.
With so many options to explore, we looked at which spots were the most popular and top-rated to find some of the best new restaurants in the area.
To see which restaurants reviewers like best, we looked at restaurants opened in 2024 with the highest ratings and a minimum of 50 reviews.
Here are five of the best restaurants that opened in the Grand Strand this year.
Zeytin
- 224 Fresh Drive, Unit A, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States, South Carolina
- 4.9 stars with 411 Google reviews
Since opening in April, Zeytin’s Mediterranean-style breakfast and lunch dishes have garnered rave reviews. Reviewers love the restaurant’s sujuk–Turkish sausage–with eggs, Turkish coffee and lahmacun–a thin pie with ground beef and onions.
“Zeytin is not just a restaurant; it’s an experience that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere! The moment you step inside, you can feel the charm of the Mediterranean,” said one reviewer.
Nine Spices Hot Pot & BBQ
- 1509 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 4.9 stars with 69 Google reviews
With barbecue, seafood, signature drinks and karaoke, this buffet-style hot pot restaurant has a lot to offer. Since its opening last month, Nine Spices reviewers have raved about its Korean-style barbecue, sashimi and abundance of options.
“Showed up hungry and left in a glorious food coma–mission accomplished,” one reviewer said.
Boteco VIP Latin Bar & Cuisine
- 503 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 4.9 stars with 61 Google reviews
Serving a fusion of Brazilian and American flavors, Boteco VIP opened in downtown Myrtle Beach this October. Reviewers love the restaurant’s ambiance and rave about dishes like the steak and feijoada–a pork and black bean stew.
“The flavors were absolutely authentic and took me back to the heart of Brazil,” said one reviewer. “The atmosphere was warm and vibrant, just like being in Brazil, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed.”
Flavor Hills
- 1410 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- 4.8 stars with 614 Google reviews
Since the second location of Raleigh-based restaurant Flavor Hills opened in Myrtle Beach this October, the eatery has attracted fans of its modern southern comfort food. Reviewers especially love Flavor Hills’s catfish and grits, sweet potato cornbread and soul rolls–fried egg rolls filled with macaroni and cheese, candied yams, turkey and collard greens.
“The food was soooo good y’all…This is absolutely going to be the hot spot when the weather warms up,” one reviewer said.
Neal’s Creekhouse
- 3797 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- 4.8 stars with 608 Google reviews
When popular Surfside Beach restaurant Neal and Pam’s Bar & Grill announced plans for a new restaurant in Murrells Inlet, they stirred up buzz with more than 2,000 Facebook reactions. Since opening in March, Neal’s Creekhouse has amassed praise from reviewers for its flounder, beignets and shrimp and grits.
“We stumbled upon Neal’s Creekhouse in South Carolina, and it exceeded all expectations! This charming creek-side restaurant served up delicious eats with stunning views of the marsh,” said one reviewer.
This story was originally published December 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM.