Wining and Dining in Myrtle Beach

Marvelous mouth-watering meals — those are what you’ll get to enjoy on a Myrtle Beach vacation. The Grand Strand restaurateurs offer a wide variety of atmospheres and dishes that will make your Myrtle Beach dining experiences memorable ones. Whether you’re searching for rustic roadhouses, intimate cafés, gourmet delights or family-style settings, you’re sure to find something to please your palate. Here are a few restaurants you may want to try out.

California Dreaming — This contemporary restaurant with beautiful architecture and stunning interior design features delicious American cuisine. House specialties include succulent steaks prepared “Pittsburgh style,” pasta and prime rib.

Benito’s Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta — This Italian eatery serves up wood-fired brick oven pizzas with fresh-from-the-market toppings. Make sure you don’t pass up the delicious salads.

SeaBlue Tapas Restaurant — This restaurant boasts a sophisticated luxurious ambience in a hip, urban setting. SeaBlue carries on a wonderful Spanish tradition by serving delicious dishes from around the world, tapas style.

Wahoo’s — Highlighted by its open-air tiki bar and located in Murrells Inlet, this restaurant is a great place to shuck a few oysters. Enjoy award-winning fresh seafood dishes at the adjacent Divine Fish House.

Greg Norman’s Australian Grille — In addition to his reputation of being a great golfer, Greg Norman is quickly making a name for himself as a restaurateur. Imagine yourself in Sydney as you enjoy a menu of Mediterranean cuisine, wood-grilled classics and authentic Australian fare, complemented by an extensive wine list.

Thoroughbreds — Named the “Most Romantic Restaurant” and a perennial favorite of locals, this excellent eatery serves up delicious preparations of Certified Angus Beef and mouth-watering fresh seafood.

UMI Pacific Grille — Enjoy the flavors of Polynesia, Hawai‘i and East Asia at this unique restaurant. The hip lounge is a great place to have a drink before your meal.

Sticky Fingers — If you like barbeque, especially Memphis-style barbecue, this is the place to go. According to Bon Appétit, the ribs at Sticky Fingers are “fall-off-the-bone delicious.”

Nakato Japanese Steakhouse — Watch the fancy flip work as the chefs cook tableside at this hibachi-style restaurant. Desserts, cocktails and an authentic Japanese steakhouse experience are delivered here.

Gulfstream Café — This restaurant was voted to have the “Best View on the Strand.” If you love waterfront dining and fresh seafood, this is the place for you.

Cagney’s — If you’re in the mood for some succulent, slow-roasted prime rib served up with Southern hospitality, this is the place for you. Uniquely decorated with interesting antiques and spectacular woodwork, Cagney’s has been a local favorite for beef and seafood for more than 30 years. Make sure you stop in for a drink at the nostalgic Aeroplane Bar.

Flamingo Grill — With its fabulous art deco architecture and ambience, the Flamingo Grill brings a little bit of South Beach to Myrtle Beach. Here you’ll enjoy world famous prime rib, steaks and lobster mixed with a selection of uptown seafood, grilled fish and Italian specialties. The Flamingo Grill was voted “Best All Around Restaurant” in Myrtle Beach.