Updated November 1, 2025 –vetted by the Grand Strand Vacations team. Every spot 5–15 min from our Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Windy Hill & Crescent Beach rentals.
Waterfront & Fresh Seafood
- Captain Archies – 2200 Little River Neck Rd | ICW waterfront bar with fried seafood baskets & sunset views. 📸 @captainarchies on IG
- Filet’s Waterfront – 2120 Sea Mountain Hwy (Harbourgate Marina) | Steaks + sushi overlooking boats on the ICW.
- Clark’s Seafood & Chop House – Little River | Upscale steaks + local catch, 10-min north.
- Tidewater Grill – Barefoot Landing | Rooftop crab cakes & views.
- Flying Fish Public Market & Grill – Barefoot | Raw bar + steamed buckets.
- Joe’s Bar & Grill – 48th Ave N | Filet + crab-stuffed shrimp combo.
- Buoys On the Boulevard – 93 S Ocean Blvd | Burgers, sushi, live music right on the beach.
- The Parson’s Table – 4842 Hwy 17 N, Little River | Upscale in a restored 1885 church—fried green tomatoes & maple bourbon pork chop.
- Drift – 1337 Grande Dunes Blvd | Brunch café with inventive Benedicts & patio fire pits.
Craving Steak? Here Are the Top 6 Steakhouses in North Myrtle Beach
We tasted every cut on the strand — these are the 6 that actually deliver (dry-aged, ocean views, worth the splurge). Full breakdown with prices, best dishes, and reservation hacks in our dedicated guide.
- Joe’s Bar & Grill – 48th Ave N | Best filet + crab-stuffed shrimp combo in town.
- Clark’s Seafood & Chop House – Little River | Thick cuts, upscale vibe, 10-min north.
- SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar – 501 Hwy 17 N | Perfectly seared steaks + strong wine pairings.
- 21 Main at North Beach – North Beach Plantation | Dry-aged prime ribeye with live piano.
- Filet’s Waterfront – Harbourgate Marina | Steak + sushi overlooking the ICW.
- Tidewater Grill – Barefoot Landing | Solid steaks with rooftop sunset views.
Stay 5–10 Minutes From Every Steakhouse Above
No resort fees • Many homes with grills for your own ribeye night • Direct rates
Shag Dance & Main Street Legends – The Heart of Ocean Drive
Fat Harold’s Beach Club – 212 Main St | The undisputed SOS HQ. Free shag lessons Tue/Thu, two rooms of dancing, and legendary DJs.
OD Arcade & Lounge – 100 S Ocean Blvd | Arcade games, huge shag floor, outdoor café, karaoke, billiards, and live bands.
The Spanish Galleon – 100 N Ocean Blvd | High-energy nightclub with DJs, go-go cages, and nonstop beach music.
HOTO’s Beach Bar – 100 N Ocean Blvd | Oceanfront tiki bar with shag DJs, sunset views, and the Shaggers Hall of Fame wall.
BBQ, Southern & Breakfast
- Mission BBQ – Hwy 17 N | Patriotic ribs better than the chains.
- Hoskins Restaurant – 405 Main St (since 1948) | Country fried steak breakfast locals swear by.
- Brisket – Texas-style smokehouse, lines out the door by 11am.
- Blueberry’s Grill – Barefoot Landing
Modern Southern brunch spot with upscale twists — smoked brisket hash, blueberry hushpuppies, lemon-ricotta pancakes, shrimp & grits that rival Cape Fear. Always packed, but worth it.
Mexican & Italian
- Don Chemas Mexican – 319 Sea Mountain Hwy | Handmade tortillas & quesabirria tacos. Staff Pick 2025
- Benny Rappa’s Trattoria – Real Italian, huge portions, BYO wine. Made our Great Steak Experience too.
Casual Hidden Gems
Cape Fear Seafood Company – 1386 Hwy 17 N | Award-winning shrimp & grits. Patio fire pits = perfect snowbird lunch. Follow on Facebook
Boardwalk Billy’s – Barefoot Landing | Raw bar oysters, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and unexpectedly good sushi — all on the ICW deck.
Hooks Calabash Seafood – 1902 N Kings Hwy | Classic all-you-can-eat Calabash buffet with endless crab legs.
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar – 501 Hwy 17 N | Upscale tapas, seared steaks, and the best wine list in NMB.
21 Main at North Beach – 719 N Beach Blvd | Dry-aged prime ribeye + live piano, elegant but relaxed.
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Stay Less Than 10 Minutes From Every One of These Spots
No resort fees • Direct rates (save 15–20% vs OTAs)
