The seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC are a great option if you are looking for a place to eat. Read on to find out about the best places to sink your teeth into some delicious ocean grub:
One of the best reasons to visit Myrtle Beach is the abundance of fresh seafood. The town sits on 100 kilometers (60 miles) of coastline that contains two of the largest fishing ports on the East Coast. The availability of all of the crab, shrimp, oysters, and fish give diners a ton of options to choose from. Literally, hundreds of restaurants can be found serving up the catch of the day. Consider staying in one of the many Vrbo vacation rentals in Myrtle Beach during your food trip. Whether you are looking for an all-you-can-eat buffet or a romantic dinner with an ocean view, you will find it here on this list of the best places to eat in Myrtle Beach, SC.
1. Hook & Barrel
Hook & Barrel is an eco-friendly restaurant that serves distinctive, sustainable seafood dishes that use locally grown produce and environment-friendly equipment. Their menu is composed of a plethora of seafood, cocktails, whiskey, meat, dessert, and homemade sides.
Some of the dishes served here are smoked shrimp, pan-seared shrimp, pan-seared scallops, roasted beet salad, crab soup, steamed mussels, and a seafood tower. There is also a kid’s menu for the children and a happy hour special every day from 4 pm to 6 pm. Before you come back to your Airbnb for the day, have a sumptuous dinner at Hook & Barrel!
Hook & Barrel
Address: 8014 N Kings Hwy B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, United States
Website: Hook & Barrel
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 9:30pm (closed on Sun)
2. Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant
With a tagline saying “TGIF… Thank Goodness It’s Fresh”, Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant is an award-winning seafood restaurant that proudly serves fresh and delicious seafood for visitors to enjoy. One of the best seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach, it offers an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet that comes with a wide array of food to choose from including Italian pasta, Lowcountry favorites, soups, salads, bread, and desserts.
Although this restaurant specializes in serving so many different kinds of seafood, it also offers a good amount of meat and steak including roast beef, Virginia ham, and ribs.
Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant
Address: 9597 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, United States
Website: Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 3:30pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 3:30pm - 10pm
3. The Original Shucker's Raw Bar
A local favorite is The Original Shucker’s Raw Bar. Shucker’s serves up a traditional surf and turf menu. Diners have a number of choices for fried seafood like the catch of the day, shrimp, and clam strips. Also on the menu are the pub favorites like burgers, nachos, and chicken tenders. Enjoy oyster shooters from the raw bar for 2 USD each, or get raw oysters on the half shell for 14.99 USD a dozen.
The Original Shucker's Raw Bar
Address: 300 N Kings Hwy, 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 448-6162
Hours of operation: 11:30 am to midnight daily
Website: The Original Shucker’s Raw Bar
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4. Bimini's Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe has been serving up seafood dishes for over 30 years. Start your meal with one of the shellfish choices served on the half shell. If raw is not your thing, try the Monterrey cheese stuffed shrimp or the grilled seafood kabob. Entrees from the grill include tuna wasabi and the Catch of the Day served with fries and cole slaw or rice and vegetables and hush-puppies. Some of the local favorites include the Island Conch Fritters or deviled crab platter.
Bimini's Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe
Address: 930 Lake Arrowhead Rd, 29572 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 449-5549
Hours of operation: Sunday to Tuesday 4 to 10 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 12:30 to 11 pm.
Website: Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe
5. Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant is an upscale dinner buffet. Be sure to bring along your appetite as the choices found here are staggering. Diners will find seasonal fresh seafood like soft shell blue crabs along with Alaskan snow crab legs, steamed crawfish, oyster Rockefeller, stuffed clams, and blackened Mahi. Be sure to save room for some of their homemade desserts like the raspberry cake or the peach cobbler.
Captain George's Seafood Restaurant
Address: 1401 29th Avenue, 29577 North Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 916-2278
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 4 to 8:30 pm, Saturday 3 to 9 pm and Sunday noon to 8 pm.
Website: Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
6. Mr. Crab Calabash Seafood Buffet
Mr. Crab Calabash Seafood Buffet offers diners over 100 items to choose from. Besides the fresh seafood, you will find steaks, all your BBQ favorites, and hot and cold dishes. Mr. Crab is one of the few seafood buffets that offers all-you-can-eat lobster. For the picky eaters, they serve up pizza, mac and cheese and every kid’s favorite—chicken tenders and fries. Buffet choices include raw oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, fried calamari, grilled salmon and Alaskan crab legs. Prices start at 27 USD for adults.
Mr. Crab Calabash Seafood Buffet
Address: 610 N Kings Hwy, 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 945-9248
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 3 to 10 pm, Friday 3 to 11 pm, Saturday noon to 11 pm and Sunday noon to 9 pm.
Website: Mr. Crab Calabash Seafood Buffet
7. Mr. Fish Seafood Restaurant
Mr. Fish Seafood Restaurant began as just a fresh seafood market then grew into one of the area’s most popular eateries. Start your meal with an order of their Boom Boom Shrimp, one dozen fried shrimp topped with their spicy house-made mayonnaise. Mr. Fish gives you the option to create your own seafood platter entrees. You can choose from any two items for 18 USD or any three for 20 USD. Choices include oysters, clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops, and fresh fish prepared how you want them—fried, blackened, or sauteed. To go with your meal, Mr. Fish has a full bar with speciality martinis, margaritas, craft brews, and wine.
Mr. Fish Seafood Restaurant
Address: 6401 N Kings Hwy, 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 839-3474
Hours of operation: Sundays to Thursdays 11 am to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11 am to 9:30 pm.
Website: Mr. Fish Seafood Restaurant
8. Dirty Don's Oyster Bar & Grill
Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill serves up seafood and American favorites right on the Boardwalk. Be sure to try some of the best local seafood in Myrtle Beach like the Seafood Nachos, tortilla chips with crab, shrimp, cheese, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and served with sour cream and salsa. Or the Oyster Salsa, fresh oysters smothered in salsa and Provolone cheese and baked in the oven. House specialties include the Loco Louie’s Shrimp and Grits Burrito, sausage, shrimp, creamy grits, peppers, onions, and cheese rolled up in a flour tortilla and smothered with a special gravy.
Dirty Don's Oyster Bar & Grill
Address: 910 North Ocean Blvd., 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 448-4881
Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday 11 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm.
Website: Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill
9. Rockefeller's Raw Bar
Rockefeller’s Raw Bar is located a short drive up the coast in North Myrtle Beach. Kick back in a comfortable captain’s chair with a cold cocktail and watch as your bartender prepares your meal. If you are new to oysters, try the oyster shooter, one raw oyster with beer, cocktail sauce, horseradish, a jalapeno pepper, and hot sauce, prepared in a shot glass. For the entree, try their famous Chumbo, clam chowder and gumbo mixed together.
Rockefeller's Raw Bar
Address: : 3613 Hwy 17 S, 29582 North Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 361-9677
Hours of operation: 11:30 am to 11 pm daily
Website: Rockefeller’s Raw Bar
10. Wahoo's Raw Bar & Marina
Located in Murrells Inlet, Wahoo’s sits on the Marsh Walk. Enjoy the outdoor patio overlooking the very water where your dinner comes from. Entree selections include the always popular Garibaldi Divine, the fresh catch served blackened and topped with lump crab and toasted almonds with a lemon butter sauce. The Fried Catfish is another favorite, served up with fried okra and tomatoes, peas, and rice, and topped with bacon candy.
Wahoo's Raw Bar & Marina
Address: : 3993 U.S. 17, 29576 Murrells Inlet, SC
Phone number: (843) 357-2084
Hours of operation: 4 pm to midnight daily
Website: Wahoo’s Raw Bar & Marina
11. The Sea Captain's House
The Sea Captain’s House serves up fresh seafood dishes with a view. Take a break from the heat and pop in for lunch where you can enjoy the delicious Crab Cake Sandwich, a fresh crab cake served on an onion roll, topped with Dijon peppercorn tartar sauce and lettuce and tomato. Be sure to leave some room for their infamous Hummingbird Cake.
The Sea Captain's House
Address: 3002 N Ocean Blvd, 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 448-8082
Hours of operation: Sundays to Thursdays 7 am to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 7 am to 9:30 pm.
Website: The Sea Captain’s House
12. Pier House Restaurant
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
Pier House Restaurant sits on the 2nd Avenue Pier. Before hitting the beach for the day, stop in and grab some breakfast. Watch the sun come up while sipping on that first cup of coffee. Order up the Wahoo Omelet made with three eggs filled with andouille sausage, shrimp, peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepper jack, and cheddar cheese. Or go for the Southern favorite of shrimp and grits.
Pier House Restaurant
Address: 110 N Ocean Blvd, 29577 Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone number: (843) 445-7437
Hours of Operation: 7 am to 9 pm daily
Website: Pier House Restaurant
Eat where the locals eat
Wondering where do locals eat seafood in Myrtle Beach? Narrowing down all of the seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach is not easy. The best way to know where to eat when you are in a new town is to go where the locals go. All of these restaurants are local favorites and when you try them you will find out why.