By Nicholas Katers
The Best Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle
beach attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year because of its
resorts, water parks and
beaches. The hidden gem of Myrtle Beach tourism is the thriving restaurant industry that has risen to accommodate these travelers. The fresh seafood caught off South Carolina shores is only one aspect of the city's culinary culture. The best restaurants in Myrtle Beach explore American, Mediterranean and Continental cuisine in luxurious environments.
Sea Captain's House
The Sea Captain's House opened to Myrtle Beach diners in 1962, though the original house was built in 1930. This restaurant offers a breakfast menu with a brie and bacon omelet and Seafarer's omelet for hungry diners. The Sea Captain's House maintains a dinner menu with seafood offerings such as an oyster platter and long bay stuffed flounder. The restaurant's wine list includes champagnes, reds and whites by the glass and bottle. Children can request egg, pancake and French toast breakfasts while their parents enjoy seafood entrees in the morning.
Sea Captain's House
3002 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577-3046
(843) 448-8082
www.seacaptains.com
Villa Romana
The Myrtle Beach Herald voted Villa Romana the city's best Italian restaurant from 2004 to 2008. The restaurant starts guests with appetizers such as sausage and peppers and polenta. Guests choose from veal, chicken, pasta and seafood entrees with substantial servings to ensure leftovers. Every entree created by Villa Romana includes Stracciatella soup, bruschetta, rolls and salad to keep diners full. The dessert course at Villa Romana offers a choice of cheesecake, cannolis and profiteroles covered in chocolate.
Villa Romana
707 S. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 448-4990
www.villaromanamyrtlebeach.com/
Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge opened in 1986 to provide seafood and American favorites to Myrtle Beach visitors. The restaurant's lunch menu features oysters on the half shell, blackened grouper Reubens, popcorn shrimp and other entrees for seafood lovers. Pier 14 serves grilled chicken salad, steak and shrimp, and grouper crustacean as part of its dinner menu. The restaurant creates an unforgettable dining experience with nightly music, a fully stocked gift shop and fishing day passes off the nearby pier.
Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
1306 N. Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 448-4314
www.pier14.com/
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille opened in 1988 to offer another fine dining option in Myrtle Beach. The restaurant opens nightly for dinner with reservations recommended for the main dining room and outdoor patio. Thoroughbreds serves elegant appetizers like escargot and tuna sashimi along with wine by the glass. Diners at Thoroughbreds order steak au poivre, filet mignon and Jim Beam rack of lamb from an extensive menu. The menu also offers lighter fare like seafood pasta and grilled chicken pesto.
Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille
9706 N. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 497-2636
www.thoroughbredsrestaurant.com/home.html
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by Phil Guest (Flickr)
