Categories: Food & Wine

Top Rated Restaurants in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

One of the tourist destinations in the continental United States is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The “Grande Strand”, with 70 miles warm sand beaches and beautiful views of the ocean, offers miles of walking and pleasurable leisure activities. After a day relaxing on the beach, a great dinner tops off the day beautifully.

There are many restaurants in this resort area. Following are some of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach:

Chestnut Hill Restaurant
9922 Hwy. 17 North
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-449-3984
Chestnut Hill promises that they don’t compromise on quality, using the freshest, homemade foods found anywhere on the Strand. Menu entrees include: Baked Virginia Ham with Honey, Top Round of Beef with au Jus, Eggs Benedict, Southern Fried Chicken, Seafood Creole, Bacon and Smoked Sausage, Chicken Teriyaki, Homemade Quiche, Corned Beef Hash, Grilled Pork Chops and more. Seafood is caught by the restaurants own fishermen, making it the freshest on the Strand. Finish the meal with a variety of homemade desserts. AAA Three Diamond. AAA Three Diamond.

Thoroughbreds Chophouse
9706 North Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC
943-497-2636
Thoroughbreds’ offers Certified Angus Beef, which is the highest quality be ff available. The restaurant’s menus are called The Starting Gate, The clubhouse, Turn, The Belmont Steaks, The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, Pasta and A ‘La’Carte. Entrees on The Kentucky Derby include: Jim Beam Rack of Lamb, Veal Chop Picatta Style and Bronzed Rack of Lamb. The Belmont Steaks menu includes: filet and crabcake, 14 oz Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Steak Au Poivre, Chateaubriand Boiuquetiere, Filet and Shrimp Bearnaise, New York Strip, Double Cut Pork Chop, Homestretch Ribeye and Prime Rib. AAA Three Diamond.

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Greg Norman’s Australian Grill
4930 Highway 17 South
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-361-000
Frommer’s review calls this the “most internationally hip, best designed and most prestigious restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Established by Greg Norman, Australian pro golfer, it occupies a mock medieval watchtower. Fine dining menu features steak. AAA Three Diamond.

Seablue Tapas Bar
503 Hwy. 17 N
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Spanish style tapas, which are small servings or appetizer size servings. The menu offers several tapas style foods. there is an extensive wine and drinks menu. AAA Three Diamond.

Abuelos Mexican
74- Coastal Grand Circle
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-448-5533
In the restaurant of Coastal Grand Mall
House specialties of Coastal Mexico include Tilapia Veracruz, Pescado Guerrero, Salmon San Carlos, Enchiladas de Cozumel and more. Fajitas of wood grilled marinated fajita chicken, steak and BBQ shrimp. AAA Three Diamond.

New York Prime Steakhouse
28th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-448-8081
New York Prime Steakhouse advertises themselves as “The Grand Strand’s Only All Prime Steakhouse”. The premier New York style steakhouse is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Steakhouse serves only the best USDA Grade Prime for every cut of beef. The sides and salads are New York style too. Steaks include: New York Strip, Bone-In Rib Steak, Center Cut Filet, porterhouse for Two, Sea Bass and Live lobster. AAA Three Diamond

Vidalia’s
Sheraton Hotel
2010 North Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC
843-918-5000
The Full service restaurant offers southern hospitality. The restaurant has a contemporary, open kitchen design. Menu features unique southern, low-country southern specialties. Vidalia Onion soup a specialty. AAA Three Diamond.