With its picturesque coastal location and 60-plus miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline, it should come as no surprise that the Grand Strand is widely considered one of the best places in the nation to get delicious seafood. After all, fresh-caught seafood is always the tastiest, and the Myrtle Beach area sits right at the source.
Where there is less consensus, though, is in where the area’s best seafood is served. Seafood restaurants are common on the Grand Strand, and most of them are far better than your average eatery serving ocean-derived dishes.
To help you find the best options during your next oceanfront getaway at The Strand Resort, we’ve put together this list of our seven favorite Myrtle Beach seafood restaurants:
Sea Captain’s House
Found just a few blocks from The Strand at 3002 North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, this local favorite has been serving up fresh seafood for 60 years. Explore the menus here — and be sure to try the award-winning She Crab Soup.
Hook & Barrel
Located at 8014 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, this eatery puts a focus on creating distinctive, sustainable seafood dishes made with local ingredients. Check out all the menu has to offer.
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
With the slogan “Fresh Seafood — No Bad Days,” this oyster bar at 930 Lake Arrowhead Road in Myrtle Beach isn’t fancy, but the food is always fresh and delicious. See the full menu here — and consider ordering a steampot if you’ve got a hungry crew.
Flying Fish Public Market & Grill
Inspired by Seattle’s Pike Place Public Market, this eatery and seafood market sitting on the Intracoastal waterway at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach serves up local seafood and Lowcountry favorites, plus offers a raw bar featuring an array of shellfish and sushi. Check out the menus here.
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
A standout among the Grand Strand’s many seafood buffets, this popular restaurant is found just 1.7 miles inland from The Strand at 1401 29th Avenue North (across the road from Broadway at the Beach). To get an idea of what’s included on the buffet spread each day, check out Captain George’s curbside menu.
Wicked Tuna
This seafood and sushi restaurant’s first location on the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk was such a hit, it called for expanding to Myrtle Beach. And its location on the 2nd Avenue Pier is in easy reach just 2 miles south of The Strand. Explore the full menu here.
Aspen Grille
Found 2 miles north of The Strand at 5101 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, this fine dining restaurant prides itself on serving up fresh Carolina cuisine, including delicious seafood and steaks. Check out the full menu here.
A Home Away From Home on the Carolina Coast
When you’re ready to get a taste of some of the best the Grand Strand has to offer, book your getaway at The Strand Resort in Myrtle Beach. With our wide range of comfortable accommodation options, array of on-site amenities and great oceanfront location, it’s easy to create some unforgettable (and flavorful) memories during your Grand Strand getaway.
