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Ten restaurant concepts bringing diverse flavors to Myrtle Beach

Stories by Sun News journalists, with AI summarization

Myrtle Beach’s dining landscape is undergoing a transformation with new and diverse restaurant concepts enriching the local culinary scene. From Benny Rappa the Italian Fisherman, offering Italian-inspired seafood with a rotating menu, to Arriv Indian Cuisine, introducing the area’s first dedicated Indian restaurant, the city is embracing a wide range of flavors. Innovative ideas include Flavor Hills blending southern comfort food with oceanfront views, and Sloppy Jose’s Cantina combining Mexican and Caribbean influences at the Marsh Walk.

Unique dining experiences such as Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant’s belly dancing performances and Gios Pizzeria’s Connecticut-inspired Neapolitan pizzas highlight the creative approaches redefining Myrtle Beach’s food culture.

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.

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

Neapolitan style pizza is served at Gio’s Pizzeria Napoletana at The Market Common. Feb. 15, 2024. By JASON LEE

NO. 2: LOOK INSIDE THIS NEW MYRTLE BEACH PIZZERIA IN MARKET COMMON AND ITS NEAPOLITAN EXPERIENCE

A new high-end pizzeria in Market Common offers Myrtle Beach Neapolitan pizza . Here’s what’s on the menu. | Published February 22, 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

A rendering of Zeytin’s bar. The new restaurant should open in February 2024.

NO. 4: LOOKING FOR A NEW RESTAURANT IN MYRTLE BEACH? TRIPADVISOR AND YELP SAY THESE ARE THE BEST

As summer 2024 begins in Myrtle Beach, new vacationers will journey to the area. Tripadvisor and Yelp say these are the best restaurants in the area. | Published May 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

Soho Steak & Seafood is opening a new location in Myrtle Beach, SC.. By Ben Morse

NO. 5: A NEW BREAKFAST RESTAURANT IS OPENING IN MYRTLE BEACH. WHEN WILL IT OPEN?

A new breakfast and lunch restaurant will open in Myrtle Beach, serving tapas as well. Here’s what we know about the new eatery. | Published June 11, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ben Morse

Customers love Surfside Beach restaurant Casa Mia’s Maryland-style crab cakes.

NO. 6: ONE OF THESE 5 BEST RATED NEW MYRTLE BEACH, SC AREA RESTAURANTS COULD BE YOUR NEXT FAVORITE

These five restaurants that opened around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the last six months have near-perfect ratings. How many have you tried? | Published October 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Maria Elena Scott

Flavor Hills has opened a new restaurant in Myrtle Beach, offering modern, southern comfort food and stunning ocean views. Oct. 25, 2024 By Terri Richardson

NO. 7: NEW MYRTLE BEACH RESTAURANT OFFERS MODERN, SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD AND STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS

The restaurant is the second location for the owners who chose the new spot that is along the waterfront. Catfish, hot honey chicken and shrimp and grits on the menu. | Published October 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Terri Richardson

People walk along the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet Sunday afternoon as Memorial Day weekend crowds grow despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. By Josh Bell

NO. 8: POPULAR MYRTLE BEACH AREA RESTAURANTS TO COMBINE FORCES, OPEN NEW SPOT AT THE MARSH WALK

Two Myrtle Beach food institutions have joined together to open a new Mexican and Caribbean restaurant along the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet | Published December 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emalyn Muzzy

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. 9: 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. 10: 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

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.