Myrtle Beach SC restaurant openings and closings

Myrtle Beach’s restaurant scene continues to evolve with notable openings, creative ventures, and unexpected closures highlighting shifting trends and priorities. Newly opened establishments take diverse approaches, including international flavors, unique atmospheres, and community-driven concepts, such as an Irish sports bar near the state park and an Indian restaurant serving long-requested cuisine in North Myrtle Beach. Emerging efforts like the eclectic Big Chill Island House demonstrate a push for immersive dining experiences, blending storytelling with vibrant design.

Meanwhile, closures like Walter’s in Murrells Inlet and Borgata’s rebranding plans reflect challenges some restaurants face after unforeseen events. This dynamic mix of creativity and change underscores the Grand Strand’s status as a dining destination while pointing to an industry balancing reinvention and resilience.

Julia Crystal of Camila Dance Show performs a belly dancing and light show at the Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Jan. 3, 2024. By JASON LEE

NO. 1: BELLY DANCING TO SINGING WAITERS: MYRTLE BEACH AREA RESTAURANTS OFFER A DINNER AND SHOW

These eight restaurants along the Grand Strand offer diners a unique food experience. | Published January 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

The Big Chill Island House is preparing to open in Barefoot Landing. The Intracoastal Waterway fronted restaurant will feature island inspired food choices. The combination of inside, outside and rooftop dining rooms, bars and lounge areas are designed to take advantage of the sunset and waterfront views. April 10, 2024. By JASON LEE

NO. 2: NEW BAREFOOT LANDING RESTAURANT OFFERS SUNSET CELEBRATIONS, ISLAND VIBE. A LOOK INSIDE

A new restaurant is opening at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC in 2024. Its eclectic design and island theme focuses on the sunset. | Published April 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

One of the signs informing customers that Benny Rappa the Italian Fisherman is going to be opening in the former Hurricane Colinz space. By Emalyn Muzzy

NO. 3: NEW ITALIAN RESTAURANT TO OPEN LOCATION IN FORMER HURRICANE COLINZ. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

Hurricane Colinz, located in North Myrtle Beach, SC, closed after the owner was diagnosed with cancer. Now a new Italian restaurant will open. | Published May 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

Maverick’s Downtown is the newest restaurant coming to Loris. By Emalyn Muzzy

NO. 4: NEW LOCAL RESTAURANT TO REPLACE WING ZONE IN LORIS, SC. HERE’S WHAT IT WILL SERVE

A local restaurant is set to open in the space where a former chain was. | Published July 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

A new restaurant is opening in Little River. It will serve breakfast and lunch and will have a bakery. Oct. 15, 2024 By Terri Richardson

NO. 5: THIS SC COOK OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT. EVERYTHING WILL BE HOMEMADE, INCLUDING THE PASTRIES

The restaurant will open in Little River and will serve breakfast and lunch and have a bakery, the owner said. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

A screenshot of the announcement Rutledge Cab Company shared to Facebook.

NO. 6: SC RESTAURANT CO-OWNED BY ACTOR BILL MURRAY SUDDENLY CLOSES. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

A South Carolina restaurant partially owned by actor Bill Murray has suddenly closed for good. Here’s what we know. | Published October 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

Want to skip the hours of food prep and dishes this Thanksgiving? Skip the work at these 20 Grand Strand spots. By Lauri Patterson

NO. 7: NOT A HOLIDAY CHEF? THESE 20 RESTAURANTS AROUND MYRTLE BEACH, SC ARE OPEN ON THANKSGIVING

Individual meals, family-style dining and buffets: these Myrtle Beach, SC area restaurants have something for everyone this Thanksgiving. | Published November 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

Borgata of Surfside closed at the end of 2024. It was located in downtown Surfside Beach. By Google Maps

NO. 8: SURFSIDE BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT CLOSES IN THE NEW YEAR. IT WAS A LOCAL FAVORITE

The restaurant, located in downtown Surfside Beach, South Carolina, closed at the end of 2024. There are plans for a new bar and restaurant to open in the space. | Published January 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

A cinnamon roll at Blueberry's Grill in Myrtle Beach. By Emily Smith

NO. 9: CAN’T CHOOSE A BREAKFAST PLACE IN MYRTLE BEACH? HERE’S THE TOP 7, ACCORDING TO TRIPADVISOR

The Myrtle Beach area is overflowing with pancake houses and other restaurants serving breakfast. Here’s what TripAdvisor determines to be the best. | Published January 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

Zia’s Delicatessen on O Street in Sacramento is closing. The location manager cites financial issues from the coronavirus pandemic.

NO. 10: A MURRELLS INLET RESTAURANT JUST PERMANENTLY CLOSED. HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW

A waterfront restaurant in Murrells Inlet announced its closing on Facebook. Here’s what we know about the closing | Published January 9, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

Brooke Morello and Brian Hagerty standing outside Lad’s Sports Bar and Grille. It’s a new sports bar and grill that recently opened near Myrtle Beach. By Emalyn Muzzy

NO. 11: NEW IRISH SPORTS BAR OPENS NEAR MYRTLE BEACH STATE PARK. IT’S LOCALLY OWNED

A local couple opened an Irish sports bar near the Myrtle Beach State Park. It will serve local beers, Guinness and Irish food. | Published January 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

Arriv Indian Cuisine has opened in North Myrtle Beach. It could be the city’s first Indian restaurant. Feb. 7, 2025 By Jason Lee

NO. 12: NEW INDIAN RESTAURANT OPENS IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. IT COULD BE CITY’S FIRST. HERE’S WHERE

A new Indian restaurant has opened its doors in North Myrtle Beach. Before now, the owner said people would have to drive to Myrtle Beach to get the cuisine. | Published February 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

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