These restaurants around Myrtle Beach, SC shut down in 2025. Why did they close?
From exciting new restaurants to longtime favorites, diners have plenty of options around the Myrtle Beach area.
But amid financial issues, family complications and life changes, some restaurant owners around the Grand Strand made the decision to permanently close these 23 eateries.
Here’s what we know about why these spots in Carolina Forest, Conway, Little River, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach shut their doors for good in 2025.
Anchor Bar
In August, Anchor Bar gave notice it would close and lay off 29 employees in an SC Works WARN report. The restaurant announced that it would not renew its liquor license after a year in business. Manager Sally Rice told The Sun News she didn’t know why Anchor Bar hadn’t renewed its license.
Bagel Dock Express
The North Myrtle Beach Bagel Dock Express location closed without explanation this year. Although the South Carolina restaurant ceased operations, the chain maintains two North Carolina locations with plans to open new spots in Georgia and Tennessee, according to its website.
Bar Louie
The Broadway at the Beach Bar Louie location closed for good in 2025. The chain opened in Myrtle Beach in 2019. The closest location now is in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Sun News was unable to reach the restaurant for comment at the time. According to court records, the franchise, BLH TopCo LLC, filed for bankruptcy in Delaware in March.
Bumstead’s Pub and Dagwood’s Deli
Downtown Myrtle Beach staples Bumstead’s Pub and Dagwood’s Deli closed in August after about 22 and 37 years, respectively. Despite the Myrtle Beach Dagwood’s closure, the North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach locations remain open.
Burger King
The popular fast food chain shuttered its Seaboard Street location in Myrtle Beach last January.
“An agreement with landlord and franchisor could not be met,” Kingdom Restaurants LLC’s Director of Operations Jason Pridgen said in a post. “Thank you all for all the years of patronage and support.”
Although one location closed, Burger King’s website shows six other restaurants around Horry County.
Cinnaholic
The vegan bakery chain known for gourmet cinnamon rolls and personalized sweet treats is closing its Myrtle Beach location for good, citing “low daily sales.” Cinnaholic, which opened in fall 2023, will close its doors for good on Dec. 31, 2025.
Hart’s Cafe and More
After less than two years, the breakfast, lunch and pastry spot closed in March. Doreen Hart, owner of Hart’s Cafe and More, said she would step away from the restaurant to take care of her mother, whose health was declining.
Le Manna Bread
Although it was intended to be a fixture in Myrtle Beach’s Arts & Innovation District, Le Manna Bread bakery and restaurant shut down less than a year after its opening. Co-owner Gus Pena said after his partner, Frank Rodriguez’s health declined, running the business alone was not feasible. Le Manna Bread sold its equipment and furnishings to the City of Myrtle Beach, which now rents the Ninth Avenue space to Winna’s Kitchen.
Jiggy’s Bistro
The Myrtle Beach Italian restaurant closed its doors after two years in business. Owner Holly DiFrancisco told The Sun News it was a challenge to stay open.
“It’s just a hard market,” DiFrancisco said. “We had some of the neighborhood support, but you know, you need more than just your surrounding neighborhood and customers and businesses to support you… The tourists don’t support the smaller restaurants.”
Kaminsky’s Deli
The longtime Myrtle Beach Deli announced its permanent closure this fall. Kaminsky’s Deli, which opened in 2008 and transferred ownership in 2023, was known for sandwiches and matzah ball soup.
“We want to thank everyone who supported us on this incredible journey and we wished it lasted longer. This is coming on the heels of us winning best deli on the beach for the second consecutive year, which makes this all the more difficult,” a social media post said.
Kaminsky’s didn’t disclose why it was shutting down, and The Sun News was unable to reach the restaurant, as the number had been disconnected.
Kluck It
The second Grand Strand Kluck It chicken spot closed over the summer about a year after expanding into Conway. The Sun News couldn’t reach the owner for comment, but the Conway Kluck It interior had been gutted by the end of July. Although one location closed, the Myrtle Beach Kluck It remains open to customers.
Lulu’s Cafe
After 15 years as a Myrtle Beach breakfast favorite, Lulu’s Cafe announced plans to close its doors in November. However, devotees can find Lulu’s menu items in Murrells Inlet starting next year. In 2026, Lulu’s Cafe will begin a partnership with Conch Cafe.
“Today, I’m 50. My kids are now 25 and 21 and we’re now a family of 14 and I’m a grandmother! As life changes so does business and plans for the future. I’ve made the bittersweet decision to close Lulu’s Cafe at the end of the 2025 season. But this is not goodbye, just a new chapter,” owner Misty Coan wrote on Facebook.
Maple Street Biscuit Co.
The Myrtle Beach breakfast spot, which opened in the Coventry Marketplace in 2023, closed its doors for good this year.
The Sun News was unable to reach Maple Street Biscuit Co. for comment and a recorded phone message said simply, “We have made the difficult decision to close our Myrtle Beach location. We appreciate the continued support of many guests that have dined with us over the years.”
Mura
The Market Common Korean barbecue restaurant closed without explanation over the summer after about two years in business. At the end of June, tables and chairs had been cleared from the conveyor belt-style restaurant. Mura didn’t post an announcement about the closure, and The Sun News was unable to reach the restaurant for comment.
Player 1UP
The arcade, bar and eatery in Murrells Inlet, which opened in 2022 at the entrance of Inlet Square Mall, closed for good in March. The Sun News couldn’t reach owner Howard Bohrer at the time, but Player 1UP’s Facebook account posted that it was “Game Over.”
Tbonz Gill & Grill
After more than 30 years, the TBonz Gill & Grill on Seaboard Street announced it would close in favor of a new restaurant concept.
“Following the closure, the restaurant space will be reimagined under a new concept, introducing a breakfast-driven experience with expanded brunch offerings and an in-house bakery,” Charlotte Bruton, a representative for South Carolina-based Homegrown Hospitality Group said in a statement.
Tbonz’s final day will be Dec. 31, 2025.
The Rat Hole
The popular Grand Strand biker bar announced plans “to roll down our bar doors for the final time” following this year’s Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally. The Rat Hole, which has been a staple among bikers for years, was known for live music, biker rodeo and pudding wrestling. Ownership did not return The Sun News’s request for comment.
“We want to thank all our Rat Hole friends and family for joining us and allowing us to continue our biker fun over the years, but with much sadness we have decided it is time to close this chapter of life and start the next!” a Facebook post said.
Roca Roja Cantina
The popular North Myrtle Beach Mexican eatery announced plans to close after four years with an eye on an “ambitious project.”
A Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant called La Perla was planned for the space, but in light of financial issues, legal problems and ongoing disagreement, the location remains unfilled.
Sea Merchants Restaurant
After 40 years as a steak and seafood Grand Strand staple, Sea Merchants Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach closed its doors for good in January when operators Danny and David Huddle decided to retire. The brothers put the restaurant up for sale in 2024 for $1.8 million, and a new seafood restaurant called White Heron is set to open in its place next year.
Snooky’s on the Water
In February, Snooky’s on the Water took to social media to announce it was permanently closing, but didn’t offer a reason. The Little River restaurant, which was known for seafood, served customers from 2017 until its 2025 closure.
“Thank you all for your support throughout the years,” the post said. “Stop by and see us before Sunday. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later.”
Its sister restaurants, Snooky’s Ocean Front and Hurricane Juel’s, remain open and offer dishes from the Snooky’s on the Water menu.
Solé Italian Restaurant
Located along Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, Solé Italian Restaurant closed its doors in late summer.
A hand-written note posted on the door read, “Sorry we are closed due to my mother’s illness. Thank you.”
Uncle Mikey’s Pizza
While Uncle Mikey’s Pizza closed this year, a new pizza spot with a similar name opened in its place. After more than 24 years in business, Mike Zalloum sold Uncle Mikey’s Pizza in January. His brother, Sammy Zalloum, then acquired the space to open Mikey’s Pizzeria.
Walter’s on the Waterway
The Murrells Inlet waterfront eatery at the Wacca Wache Marina closed in January, apparently due to unfulfilled lease obligations.
“Unfortunately, within the last few months the restaurant was unable to fulfill certain aspects and remain financially aligned with the obligations outlined in the lease, which both parties agreed to, which has ultimately led to Walters closing,” the marina wrote on Facebook.
According to the same post, the Wacca Wache Marina is working to bring in a new restaurant operator.