Many cities boast a highly-trafficked “Restaurant Row,” including New York City, Orlando, and Honolulu. But none of them rival Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach, primarily because of its world-class seafood, eclectic architecture, and Intracoastal Waterway location. There are countless dining hubs along the Grand Strand, but this unique collection of seafood shacks, steakhouses, and family restaurants remains an agreeable tourist trap for families of all sizes. Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach is just three miles from Sand Dunes Resort. And, although we feature three on-site restaurants, we cannot blame you if lunch or dinner at this popular eat street is too enticing to pass up.
Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach: The Top 8 Eateries
Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach is conveniently located along Kings Highway, adjacent to the peaceful Intracoastal Waterway. It’s not only a short drive from Sands Dunes Resort’s free outdoor water park, but it’s perfectly sandwiched in-between world-class golf courses, a Tanger Outlet, The Carolina Opry, and, of course, several miles of pristine beach. Below, you’ll find eight of our favorite Restaurant Row eateries, separated into different categories. Read the blurbs below to help make the selection process that much easier.
Top Rated / Best Seafood: Bimini’s Oyster Bar
Bimini’s Oyster Bar may not be extravagant, oversized, or modern. But my, oh, my, do they possess the freshest shellfish, the largest steam pots, and the friendliest servers.
Authentic Japanese: Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood
While most folks don’t flock to Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach for eye-popping maki rolls and hibachi-style dining, Miyabi continues to wow diners from all walks of life.
Best Steak: Thoroughbreds Chophouse
It’s exceedingly easy to find a steakhouse along the Grand Strand. However, Thoroughbreds is the epitome of a luxury steakhouse: juicy steak, romantic ambiance, unrivaled plate presentation, and perhaps the best dessert in town!
Best Family Restaurant: Chuck’s Steak House
Chuck’s has the familiar warmth and classic American nostalgia that you typically only see at a small-town family restaurant. Chuck’s was also voted the “best steakhouse” in town on several occasions. Their culinary team can craft a mean steak!
Authentic Mexican: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Occasionally a family desperately needs to devour a mess of fajitas, smothered burritos, and authentic tacos. And mom and dad can wash it all down with a signature margarita.
Best Buffet: Bennett’s Calabash
Bennett’s Calabash boasts arguably the best seafood buffet in Myrtle Beach, which has been a staple since 1978. Folks drool over their snow crab legs, fried oysters, and steamed clams.
Best Late Night Atmosphere: Barons Steaks & Spirits
It’s hard to beat top-notch steak, top-shelf spirits, and smooth jazz after dark. Barons has undergone extensive renovations, which mixed in some modern touches to go along with its classic piano bar feel.
Most Popular: Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant
More families visit Giant Crab than any other eatery on Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach. Kids love Tommy (the giant crab), and parents salivate over the carving station and stuffed flounder.
Myrtle Beach Resorts With Water Parks
After a brief albeit memorable visit to dazzling Restaurant Row in Myrtle Beach, retreat to Sand Dunes Resort for a lazy river float, a beach walk at dusk, and a few hours in the Family FunZone. And don’t forget to read our entertainment guide! The city is home to countless eye-popping museums, championship golf courses, and underwater adventures, all of which are just a short drive from our sandy shores. Please give us a call today at 866-845-1011 to book a long-overdue vacation to sunny Myrtle Beach!
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Spring has officially arrived, signifying that it’s time to start making Memorial Day weekend plans. If you’re hoping to take an extended break from your hectic daily routines with a well-deserved oceanfront getaway, there’s no place quite like family-friendly Myrtle Beach, SC. Whether you’re hoping to splash in a Myrtle Beach water park, swing the clubs at a world-renowned golf course, or relax on the beach without a care in the world, you’ll quickly find that Myrtle Beach is the Memorial Day weekend getaway that you’ve been dreaming of for the last decade. Sand Dunes Resort is not only one of the premier Myrtle Beach resorts on the beach, but we provide our guests with complimentary access to Sands Resorts Waterpark, on-site dining, and jaw-dropping Atlantic Ocean views from our private suites. There are four things that every Memorial Day weekend getaway needs: tasty food, leisurely activities (such as shopping), endless relaxation possibilities, and water excitement. And luckily for you and your family, Sand Dunes Resort offers all of that and so much more!
Tasty, On-Site Dining
Trade in your apron, tongs, and grill for convenient, delicious meals at our two on-site restaurants: Oceanside 74 Restaurant, Lounge, & Pizzeria and Eli’s Oceanfront Cafe. Oceanside 74 slings some of the best specialty pizzas in Myrtle Beach, mouthwatering stuffed flounder, and a glorious fried egg burger with crispy bacon and provolone on a freshly-baked brioche bun. Dine inside the restaurant or sit near the ocean’s edge in the open lounge. Eli’s, located next door at the North Shore Oceanfront Hotel, serves some of the premier breakfast entrees along Myrtle Beach. Indulge in a signature three-egg omelet, eggs Florentine, or sweet potato pecan pancakes!
Beach Relaxation
Our particularly beautiful stretch of Myrtle Beach, perfectly located between the lively boardwalk district and tranquil North Myrtle Beach, is pristine, quiet, and utterly breathtaking. You’re always seconds away from a relaxing afternoon spent sunbathing, sandcastle building, people watching, and shelling when you stay at Sand Dunes Resort. You can also relax poolside at Sands Resorts Waterpark while the kids giggle the hours away in the splash zone. If you don’t mind getting a little wet, we recommend hopping aboard an inner tube and floating along the lazy river! The best way to cap off each unforgettable day spent under the South Carolina sun is with a glass of wine on your private ocean-view deck around dusk. And don’t forget to rise with the sun at dawn – the sunrises in Myrtle Beach are genuinely heavenly!
Splash, Swim, and Paddle
While you’ll likely want to spend most of your Memorial Day weekend relaxing on the beach, enjoying delicious local cuisine, and playing games with the kids, you won’t want to return home without several hours spent in the water. The complimentary Sands Resorts Waterpark provides guests of all ages with exciting slides, soothing lazy rivers, and an exhilarating splash zone. The Atlantic Ocean, meanwhile, is home to countless water activities, such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, SUPing, fishing, and jet skiing. Kokopelli Surf Camp is the area’s largest provider of kayak, surfboard, and SUP rentals. You can also learn to surf or join one of their guided tours. Myrtle Beach Watersports, meanwhile, offers guided dolphin tours, boat rentals, and jet-skiing excursions.
Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts
Sand Dunes Resort’s central location to the area’s best attractions, beaches, and world-class golf courses make us one of the premier Myrtle Beach resorts. Start each morning with a steaming cup of fresh-brewed coffee on your private deck at dawn. Stuff your days with heavenly beach relaxation, seemingly endless waterpark fun, and ocean excitement before retreating to your affordable yet contemporary ocean-view accommodation. Please give us a call today at 1-866-845-1011, or visit us online at SandDunesMB.com to book a well-deserved Memorial Day weekend escape to sunny Myrtle Beach!
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The recent record-breaking polar vortex took its toll on a large portion of the North American population, reminding millions of families that a well-deserved vacation to sunny Myrtle Beach is long overdue. Sand Dunes Resort is a preferred family escape for families of all sizes because we have a free on-site Myrtle Beach water park, exclusive white sandy beach access, and three unique dining options steps from our accommodations. When you’re not soaking inside Sands Resort Water Park and swimming in the vast Atlantic Ocean, remember to treat the entire family to breakfast, lunch, and dinner here at one of the premier oceanfront hotels in South Carolina.
Oceanside 74 Restaurant & Lounge
Oceanside 74 Restaurant & Lounge has two separate dining areas: a casual poolside lounge and a classic restaurant. These two areas have different menus, but they’re both equally delicious. The main restaurant serves spectacular fresh-caught fish, including crab-stuffed flounder, blackened tilapia with lobster sauce, and bacon-wrapped sea scallops. The poolside lounge is a popular lunchtime option here at one of the best family-friendly oceanfront hotels in South Carolina. Kids certainly love our build-your-own personal pan pizzas! We also have delicious thin-sliced Philly cheesesteaks, fresh grilled chicken salads, and six types of jumbo wings (we recommend the garlic parmesan!).
Eli’s Oceanfront Cafe
Our guests are more than welcome to walk across the parking lot to our sister property, the new and improved North Shore Oceanfront Hotel, for a hearty breakfast at Eli’s Oceanfront Cafe. Eli’s has splendid Atlantic Ocean vistas, quiet elegance, and, of course, scrumptious breakfast and lunchtime cuisine. Their extensive breakfast menu includes ten omelets, five pancakes, five waffles, and so much more! The guest-favorite eggs benedict, meanwhile, is smothered in a house-made hollandaise. Don’t forget that breakfast is served until 2 p.m. Eli’s also has several burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads on the lunchtime menu.
Ocean Sweets
Very few luxury oceanfront hotels in South Carolina have their own ice cream shop. Sand Dunes Resort is proud to present Ocean Sweets, our on-site indoor pastry and ice cream shop. Whether you’re craving a homemade morning scone or muffin or a mid-afternoon ice cream cone, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Ocean Sweets. This popular pit stop also has old-fashioned candy, chocolate truffles, croissants, turnovers, brownies, and cake.
Oceanfront Hotels in South Carolina
Sand Dunes Resort is not only one of the only free water park resorts on the East Coast, but we provide a wealth of Myrtle Beach packages for golfers. Sand Dunes is also home to a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course and a sizable arcade inside the Family FunZone. As an added bonus, most of our oceanfront accommodations have private balconies that face the serene Atlantic. Give us a call today at 1-866-845-1011 or visit us online at SandDunesMB.com to book a well-deserved family getaway to lively Myrtle Beach!
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