This Myrtle Beach restaurant is the best in SC, Yelp says. Here are 25 others among the top 100
The Grand Strand has some of the best food in South Carolina and a new ranking rounds up the very best.
Yelp put together a list of the top 100 restaurants in the Palmetto State this August and, from gourmet seafood to authentic southern biscuits, 26 spots around Myrtle Beach made the cut.
If you’re looking for a new favorite spot, check out these local favorites from Little River to Pawleys Island.
Mediterranean Bistro
Website: mediterraneanbistromb.com
Address: 6104 Frontage Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 1 out of 100
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Grilled chicken salad, avgolemono, shrimp gyro and meatballs
Millstone Biscuit Co.
Website: millstonebiscuitco.com
Address: 2751 Business US 17 N., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Statewide ranking: 4 out of 100
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Biscuit sandwiches, fried chicken sandwich, breakfast burrito, hare of the dog, Millstone platter and country breakfast
Drift
Website: drifteatery.com
Address: 980 Cipriana Drive, Unit A-6, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 14 out of 100
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Duck Benedict, eggs Benedict, pork belly Benedict, avocado toast, bananas foster French toast, steak and eggs, poached eggs, egg white omelet, lobster omelette and filet steak sandwich
Malibu of Surfside
Website: malibusofsurfside.com
Address: 815 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Statewide ranking: 27 out of 100
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Lobster ravioli, pork chop, baked ziti, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, chicken bruschetta, shrimp risotto, cold seafood salad and fried capellini
Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
Website: villaromanamyrtlebeach.com
Address: 707 S. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 28 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, veal parmigiana al pomodoro and chicken fiorentina all’arancia
Rustic Table
Website: rustictable.com
Address: 10683 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Statewide ranking: 29 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Smash burger, fried chicken, country-fried steak, blackened mahi salad, steak salad, crab cakes, chicken salad sandwich, brisket sandwich, chicken livers and tomato basil soup
Cafe Old Vienna
Website: cafeoldvienna.com
Address: 1604 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 31 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Apple strudel, sauerbraten, stuffed cabbage, black forest cake, chicken schnitzel, jaeger schnitzel, grilled pork belly and grilled pork shank plate
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Website: croissants.net
Address: 8014 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 33 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Chicken salad croissant, bananas foster French toast, cinnamon bun minis, avocado toast, Monte Cristo, eggs, breakfast burrito, croque madame and fried chicken sandwich
Bistro 217
Website: bistro217.com
Address: 10707 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Statewide ranking: 34 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Seared scallop salad, filet mignon, fish tacos, pimento, red snapper, French onion soup, grouper cheeks and tomato, crab and jalapeño soup
Hook & Barrel
Website: hookandbarrelrestaurant.com
Address: 8014 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 46 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Seafood tower, she crab soup, crab cakes, braised short ribs, bourbon bacon, wedge salad, pan-seared scallops, blackened salmon, peel-and-eat shrimp and crab-stuffed flounder
AJ’s Pizza
Website: ajspizzamyrtlebeach.com
Address: 5917 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 47 out of 100
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Meatlover pizza, Buffalo chicken pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, surf and turf pizza, chicken alfredo pizza, supreme pizza, white pizza and Greek Salad
Simply Southern Smokehouse
Website: simplysouthernsmokehouse.com
Address: 1913 Mr. Joe White Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 48 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, ribs, sweet potato casserole, chicken bog and fried fish
Ciao
Website: ciaomyrtlebeach.com
Address: 5223 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 52 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Lasagna, spinach and walnut ravioli, lobster ravioli, spaghetti carbonara, penne ala vodka, chicken marsala, linguini, manicotti, cannoli and tiramisu
Toscana Italian Kitchen
Website: toscanaitaliankitchen.com
Address: 2703 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 54 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Lobster ravioli, chicken fettuccine alfredo, chicken marsala, chicken piccata, chicken parmigiana, seafood Fra Diavlo, spaghetti and meatballs, spaghetti bolognese, shrimp florentine and minestrone soup
Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts, Myrtle Beach location
Website: johnnydswaffles.com
Address: 3301 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 56 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Red velvet waffle, banana split waffle, cinnaroll waffle, coconut banana French waffle, chicken and waffles, banana bread French toast, pork belly Benedict, Irish skillet and brisket skillet
Blueberry’s Grill, Myrtle Beach location
Website: blueberrysgrill.com
Address: 7931 N. Kings Highway, Suite 140, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 61 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Crab cake Benedict, eggs Benedict, cinnamon roll French toast, bananas foster and walnut French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast of champions, blueberry hushpuppies and the traditional
Blueberry’s Grill, North Myrtle Beach location
Website: blueberrysgrill.com
Address: 4856 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Statewide ranking: 62 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Bananas foster and walnut French toast, crab cake Benedict, eggs Benedict, florentine broccoli Benedict, breakfast of champions, blueberry hushpuppies and scrambled eggs
Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar
Website: dagwoodsdeli.com
Address: 600 Highway 17 N., Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Statewide ranking: 63 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Famous Dagwood burger, fish-n-chips, chicken fritters, blackened mahi sandwich, Buffalo shrimp, chicken Philly cheesesteak, “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier fries and pub chips
Hot Fish Club
Website: hotfishclub.com
Address: 4911 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Statewide ranking: 64 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $$
Reviewers recommend: Lobster pot pie, crab cakes, crab cake sandwich, oysters, blackened mahi with crabmeat, seafood platter, king crab legs, bam bam shrimp, seafood corn chowder and hot fish platter
Crave Italian Oven & Bar
Website: cravemb.com
Address: 7401 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 68 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Lobster ravioli, Caesar salad, French onion au gratin, fettuccine alfredo and fried burrata
La Poblanita Restaurant
Website: lapoblanitarestaurantsc.com
Address: 311 Highway 15, Unit B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 70 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Platillo de tostada La Poblanita, carne asada taco, chorizo tacos and enchiladas verdes
Good Fellas Seafood Hut & Bar
Website: goodfellasseafoodhut.com
Address: 4505 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Statewide ranking: 71 out of 100
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Crab cakes, she crab soup, popcorn shrimp, fried oyster sandwich, seafood bisque, white fish, fried shrimp and kids’ chicken tenders
Joe’s Bar & Grill
Website: joesbarandgrillonline.com
Address: 810 Conway St., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Statewide ranking: 76 out of 100
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Prime rib, pork chops, shrimp and scallops alfredo, seafood medley, crab cake, mahi mahi, filet Neptune, filet mignon and steak au poivre
Jerusalem Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar
Website: jerusalembarandgrill.com
Address: 7211 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 78 out of 100
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Baba ganoush, Israeli salad, chicken shawarma, lamb chops, baby chicken, Jerusalem combo, beef shashlik, beef tagine, chicken tagine and dolma
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
Website: biminisoysterbar.com
Address: 930 Lake Arrowhead Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Statewide ranking: 87 out of 100
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Crab legs, steampots, scallops, crab cake, coconut shrimp, fried shrimp, Monterey jack-stuffed shrimp, conch fritters and Bimini’s famous fish basket
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, Myrtle Beach location
Website: tupelohoneycafe.com/restaurant/myrtle-beach
Address: 3042 Howard Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Statewide ranking: 91 out of 100
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Price range: $
Reviewers recommend: Sweet and spicy fried chicken sandwich, southern chicken BLT, mac-n-cheese waffles with Asheville hot fried chicken, avocado toast and eggs, crispy brussels, buttermilk fried chicken tenders and brown butter pecan pie