5 of the most romantic restaurants around Myrtle Beach to check out this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and, if you’re preparing for a romantic evening out, now’s the time to make plans and reservations. While the Grand Strand has no shortage of restaurants, some offer candlelight, white tablecloths and a more romantic atmosphere than others.
To track the best date night spots in the area, online restaurant reservation platform OpenTable analyzes reviews from the previous four months to maintain a list of the most romantic restaurants, according to diner feedback, which it updates every month.
Based on the January update, here’s which restaurants OpenTable says diners have deemed the most romantic around the Myrtle Beach area:
5001 N. Kings Highway #104, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
4.8 stars with 1482 OpenTable reviews
4.6 stars with 1,293 Google reviews
The Myrtle Beach location of fondue chain The Melting Pot came in as the most romantic restaurant in the area, according to OpenTable. Google reviewers praise The Melting Pot’s intimate atmosphere and romantic ambiance, and dozens of reviews mention celebrating anniversaries at the restaurant.
From Feb. 13 through Feb. 17, The Melting Pot is offering a special Valentine’s menu “specially curated to spark romance,” featuring cheese fondue, chocolate fondue and entrees like lamb chops, filet mignon and pasta starting at $198 per party.
4.8 stars with 3,351 OpenTable reviews
4.6 stars with 969 Google reviews
Google and OpenTable reviews say Aspen Grille’s candlelit, upscale atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. The restaurant is offering a prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu with appetizers, dessert, champagne and entree options like scallops and short ribs, Chilean seabass and Kansas City strip steak. The dinner starts at $129 per person, with a possible entree upgrade.
7209 Highway 90, Longs, SC 29568
4.8 with stars 2,333 OpenTable reviews
4.7 stars with 941 Google reviews
Diners love Bistro 90 for fine dining with a romantic backdrop. For Valentine’s Day the restaurant will offer a four-course menu with entree dishes like veal osso bucco, Chilean seabass and surf and turf. The dinner will start at $160 per person, with the option to upgrade an entree, an employee said.
6613 N. Kings Highway Unit D, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.8 stars with 1,404 OpenTable reviews
4.5 stars with 555 Google reviews
Known for table-side preparations and an extensive wine selection, diners love dishes like the she-crab soup, steak Diane and bananas Foster, and reviews describe The Library’s warmly lit atmosphere as elevated and cozy. The Library will offer a Valentine’s menu, according to an employee, but the culinary line-up hasn’t yet been finalized.
411 79th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.8 stars with 673 OpenTable reviews
4.4 stars with 781 Google reviews
OpenTable and Google reviewers say Fire & Smoke’s intimate ambience makes it the perfect place for a romantic dinner or special occasion. While diners typically rave about the eatery’s meatloaf, elk chops and scallops, on Valentine’s Day Fire & Smoke will also offer a special menu, an employee said.
This story was originally published January 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM.