North Myrtle Beach is just south of Little River and north of Myrtle Beach. This is the Grand Strand’s hot spot for shag dance clubs, and all those shaggers have a wealth of great restaurants from which to choose.
You can find out more about this unique and growing community at www.northmyrtlebeachchamber.net.
And here are some great places to eat:
3500 North Ocean Grill
35th Avenue North at Ocean Boulevard
Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach
By the Cherry Grove Pier
417-1300
www.princeresortonline.com
This new and luxurious restaurant is warm with jewel-like pastels and sun streaming in from windows offering a second-floor oceanfront view. It is located in the Prince Resort at Cherry Grove Pier and features the cuisine of Executive Chef Randy Herndon. His dishes include Jumbo Lump Crab “Martini” with watermelon ganache and a light citrus yuzu-soy dressing; the restaurant’s signature dish Steak Prince, which features a six-ounce filet mignon surrounded by enormous shrimp and scallops cooked in a light and creamy white wine sauce and served with the chef’s spectacular Southern Fried Green Tomatoes. The restaurant also serves spectacular breakfasts.
Blue Room Café
2701 S. Ocean Blvd.
in the Bay Watch Resort
North Myrtle Beach
272-4600
www.patricia.com/myrtle-beach-resorts/bay-watch-resort/blue-room-cafe.asp
A day at the oceanfront Blue Room Cafe starts with hearty Southern breakfast choices including fluffy buttermilk pancakes; cinnamon-spiced French toast; buttermilk biscuits with homemade sausage gravy; and Southern-style grits. Executive Chef Robbie Nicolaisen offers dinner menu choices such as the Seared Ahi Tuna appetizer topped with flavorful ginger-soy marinated cucumber “noodles.” Fried Green Tomatoes are crispy and delicious, and come with a crunchy corn salad. Barbecued Salmon over Summer Succotash is a delightful entrée, and the Double Cut Pork Chop has an apple cider glaze and is served with buttery braised cabbage and sweet potato hash.
Cakes by the Sea
Parkway Plaza, just west of Little River and North Myrtle Beach on S.C. 9
390-5501
www.cakesbythesea.com
Minnesota’s loss was the north end of the Grand Strand’s gain when Kris and Terry Veigel moved here to open Cakes by the Sea a year ago. The couple has been bakers for more than three decades. They strive for cakes that look fabulous, taste even better and are priced economically. Their cakes and cupcakes are dense and moist, and can come filled with flavored whipped toppings and topped with either whipped or butter cream icings. Recently they were awarded the Small Business of the Year award from the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Deckerz Bar and Grille
Corner of Main Street and Hillside Drive
North Myrtle Beach
280-1200
http://www.deckerznmb.com/
Deckerz has three spacious second- and third-floor decks, a decent little menu and loads of live entertainment. It’s a fun place to mix and mingle; it’s within sight of the beach and has a great view of Ocean Boulevard action.
Dr. Root Beer’s Hall of Foam
Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
66-FLOAT (663-5628)
www.drrootbeer.com
While you’re enjoying looking vintage root beer memorabilia, you can also enjoy a cup of draft root beer, bottled root beer, white birch beer, lime rickies, waffle ice cream cones, cake cones, root beer floats and Black Cows. Many people are surprised to also find hearty and delicious sandwiches like the Dixie Pot Roast sandwich with horseradish sauce, Italian Sausage and a Sweet Sassafras Barbecue Sandwich.
eNoodles
110 U.S. 17 S.
North Myrtle Beach
663-1628
This is not your ordinary Asian restaurant. With a sophisticated and relaxing décor, the food is definitely a cut above your neighborhood take-out joint. The double pan-fried noodles are awesome.
Filet’s
2120 Sea Mountain Highway
at Harbourgate Marina
by the Swing Bridge
North Myrtle Beach
280-5200
The sushi here is excellent, as are the steaks, seafood and incredible views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the expensive boats docked at Harbourgate Marina. This is a huge restaurant with lower- and upper-level seating, and loads of both indoor and outdoor seating. A few menu items include Prime Rib, Stuffed Grouper, Chicken Oscar, Beef & Brie Salad and Filet Neptune.
Fire Island Grille
4924 U.S. 17 S.
In Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
272-FIRE (3473)
www.fireislandgrille.com
A Pacific Rim/Caribbean theme infuses the décor and the menu, with dishes such as Mayan Crab Cakes, Asian Shrimp Salad, Muffuletta Panini, Swordfish Skewers, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Cuban Mojo Pork Chops.
Greg Norman’s Australian Grille
4930 U.S. 17 S.
Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
361-0000
www.shark.com/australiangrille
While you’d think this would be all about golf, Greg Norman’s namesake restaurant offers fine dining in gorgeous surroundings. Much Aboriginal artwork is on display, and the Outback décor is plush and inviting. The Intracoastal Waterway view and live piano music in the lounge are bonuses. The menu is unforgettable with items like Seafood Spring Rolls, Lobster-crusted Swordfish and a wealth of wood-grilled dishes such as Veal Chop and Yellowfin Tuna.
Hamburger Heaven
406 Sea Mountain Highway
Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach
280-BEEF (2333)
Open for lunch and dinner daily (except Sunday, when they close at 4 p.m.), this new hamburger spot really is heavenly. Burgers of course are the main attraction, and the more than a dozen choices. There are also fresh-cut fries, crunchy and large onion rings, Fried Grouper Bites, Mini Burgers, Homemade Chili without beans, Wings, Oriental Veggie Pasta Salad, Cheeseburger Salad, Grouper Salad, Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwich, BLT’s, Grilled Bologna Sandwich and a quarter-pound Hot Dog that folks brag about.
House of Blues
4640 U.S. 17 South
In Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
272-3000
www.hob.com
If you’ve never been to the House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch, you’re missing out on a lavish spread and joyous live gospel entertainment. Diners go into the kitchen and help themselves to an incredible spread featuring loads of seafood, Creole specialties and an omelet bar. There is also a breakfast buffet Mondays through Saturdays. For lunch and dinners, the menu features dishes such as Pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with Rosemary Cornbread and Dixie Beer Reduction; Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tennessee Barbecue Sauce, Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries; Louisiana Shrimp Creole served over Pan-seared Catfish Fillet with White Rice and Sautéed Green Beans; and Raspberry and Granny Smith Apple Bread Pudding.
International Kitchen
Parkway Plaza
Just west of North Myrtle Beach on S.C. 9
399-3668
Husband and wife owners Mietek and Elizabeth Fiut, and their sons, Derek and Mark Fiut, are serving specialties from their native Poland plus a broad range of other cuisines including Greek, Italian, German, Asian and American. The atmosphere is part diner and part upscale with its exposition kitchen where Derek, a graduate of the culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, and his father and brother work hard to hustle out orders. International Kitchen also has a Family Size Menu available for delivery and carry-out. You need to order at least one hour in advance, and then you can have the Schnitzel, Scampis, Chicken Parmesan, Pierogis and Golobki in the comfort of your home or office.
Joe’s Bar & Grill
810 Conway Ave.
Across from Barefoot Landing
North Myrtle Beach
272-4666
www.dinejoes.com
It’s hard to explain how a restaurant can serve extremely upscale food in a comfortable casual atmosphere, but Joe’s pulls it off. Not to say the ambiance isn’t well-heeled, because the restaurant is beautifully appointed. But the feeling is one of a lavishly fun vacation rather than prim properness. Just relax and enjoy the marsh view and the menu, like Southern Traditional Trout stuffed with crab and served with Southern Comfort Mushroom Cream Sauce; or Hickory Smoked Chicken with a Bourbon Pecan Glaze.
Marina Raw Bar
U.S. 17 at Vereen’s Marina
North Myrtle Beach
249-3972
Situated by a marina off the Intracoastal Waterway, the nice view of yachts does not overshadow the delights of a bucket of steamed oysters, a nice piece of flounder or a soft shell crab.
Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
1701 S. Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach
272-5555
www.mollydarcy.com
Molly Darcy’s, which has one other location in Connecticut, is a great place to eat and a fun spot in which to hang out and party. Diners can walk right up from the beach or enter via Ocean Boulevard and sit outside on the shaded veranda or stay inside to shoot pool and play darts. Whether seated inside or out, diners can enjoy lunch and dinner with choices such as Whiskey Wings, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Smoked Salmon, Corned Beef on Rye, Dublin Fish & Chips and Molly’s Chicken Supreme. In the evenings a DJ provides dance music.
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