🌅 Best Dining Spots Around Myrtle Beach
1. Blue Drum (Little River / North Myrtle Beach)
Waterfront dining by the Intracoastal, serving creative seafood and signature cocktails with a side of live music. The rooftop and dock seating deliver serene sunset views—perfect for a romantic or relaxed evening out.
2. Clark’s Seafood & Chop House (Little River)
Marina-side elegance meets elevated surf-and-turf, sushi, and Lowcountry classics. Known for their “Shrimp, Scallops and Grits… all‑time great,” Clark’s combines upscale ambiance with laid-back waterfront charm.
3. Melt Ice Cream (North Myrtle Beach)
A family-operated gem offering homemade ice cream with inventive flavors and dreamy waffle cones—plus vegan options galore. Frequent patrons say it’s the best on the Grand Strand. Our favorite is the Cornbread Honey Butter!
4. Big Chill Island House (Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach)
Boater-friendly hotspot with indoor, dockside, and rooftop seating. Highlights include the nightly Sunset Celebration, tropical cocktails, and island-style cuisine with stellar coastal views.
5. Mr Fish Seafood Market & Grill (Myrtle Beach)
Skip the buffets. A versatile honeycomb of fresh-catch market, casual grill, and take-home seafood haven. Famous for affordable local fare—think jerk fish bites, seafood tacos, or DIY grill boxes—with a friendly, easy-going vibe
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6. Villa Tuscanna (North Myrtle Beach)
Authentic northern Italian dining in a refined atmosphere. With 20+ years of serving handmade pasta, imported wines, and classic comfort fare, it’s a favorite for date nights or special occasions.
7. Oyster Rock (Calabash, NC)
Just north of Myrtle Beach, this family-run seafood house delivers raw-bar delights, oysters, and hearty entrees in a waterfront setting. Reviewers praise it as “a casual fine-dinner right on the water… food is great, service is perfect.”
🗓 Dining Itinerary Suggestion
Time of Day | Spot | Why Visit |
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Brunch/Lunch | Clark’s | Marina views + shrimp & grits |
Mid-Afternoon | Melt | Homemade scoop: dairy or vegan |
Sunset Dinner | Blue Drum or Big Chill | Waterfront ambiance & drinks |
Date Night | Villa Tuscanna | Cozy, classic Italian charm |
Seafood Finale | Mr Fish or Oyster Rock | Casual fresh-catch & raw bar |