Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Myrtle Beach

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (2385)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar is the finest restaurant on the Grand Strand, featuring Contemporary American cuisine rooted in classic French cooking technique. We aspire to be among the best restaurants in the country, using locally sourced ingredients and displaying five-star service to all our guests. We are proud of our many awards, #1 Restaurant in the Country in 2014 by OpenTable and Best of Award of Excellence 2012-2024 by Wine Spectator, just to name a few.

As owners, Kenneth Norcutt and Tracy Smith are involved in every aspect of the restaurant. Our travels, extensive background, and passion for food and wine enable us to share our experiences with you in our small community of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are a small family dedicated to an intimate culinary adventure, a playground for lovers of wine and fine cuisine.
We invite you to Drink, Dine & Discover.

Top review

Janie

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

My first time at SeaBlue., but won’t be my last time! The most amazing dinner I’ve had in a long time . The red grouper was absolutely amazing. A little on the pricey side, but we have done in so many local restaurants that simply don’t know how to cook food. We enjoyed a special night out with friends and could actually have a conversation. Sound level was great

Bin 2004

4.9

4.9 (38)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Step into Bin 2004, where sophistication and allure meet to create an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 2004 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, our new wine and tapas restaurant transports you to the chic wine-tasting rooms of New York City, Miami, or Las Vegas. With a unique blend of maximalist design and intimate ambiance, Bin 2004 is more than just a restaurant – it’s an escape. At Bin 2004, wine is the star. Our modern wine station bar offers an innovative way to sample and savor our extensive collection. With more than 400 bottles from renowned regions like Napa Valley, Italy, and France, our temperature-controlled wine room provides an intimate setting for special events and gatherings. Let our experts guide you through each selection, enhancing your appreciation for the fine wines we offer.

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Stephani

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful setting, great staff, amazing food and drinks. Highly recommended!

Bar 19 Twelve

4.8

4.8 (26)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Bar 19 Twelve introduces a unique classy-casual craft experience in North Myrtle Beach. Highlighted by an extensive bourbon selection, innovative craft cocktails, and infused spirits, our drink menu showcases premium creations by our expert mixologist. Chef Vinny Tumminello from Maryland has crafted a from-scratch tapas menu, featuring made-to-order deviled eggs, cheese boards, jalapeno bacon-wrapped shrimp, and limoncello risotto, as well as refined pub classics like Kobe beef burgers.

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Suzanne

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, drinks, service & atmosphere as always!!

O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (213)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and bar, our culinary and mixology philosophy is simple. Why be like everyone else when you can be One of A Kind! Our restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for spending the evening with your favorite people. Our menu includes Prime steaks and fresh fish nightly as well as classic and creative cocktails.

Top review

Josh

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic waitress with an unbelievable meal! OAK Prime is worth the expense as it is consistently one of the best restaurants in the area with 2 of the best servers! The waitress was on point, never missed a beat with refills and excellent timing during a business meal!

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Myrtle Beach

4.4

4.4 (1783)

$30 and under

American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Discover authentic Southern-dining at House of Blues Restaurant and Bar located in Barefoot Landing. From our family style dishes and craft cocktails to the best in live music and folk art, our restaurants deliver an unforgettable experience. Enjoy signature menu items like our Voodoo Shrimp, Jambalaya or freshly smoked Barbecue alongside a full line up of craft beers and specialty cocktails. Whether it's before a show or just looking for a good time, House of Blues is the perfect place for a memorable dining experience.

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Larissa

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Sunday Gospel Brunch was great! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the music. The buffet was plentiful but not outstanding (nothing was bad - nothing was amazing). Go for the music and enjoy some seriously talented musicians!

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Popular dish

Jambalaya

Lava Korean Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (32)

$31 to $50

Korean

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Lava Korean Steakhouse is a festive place for all to enjoy. Each of our restaurant tables has its own grill to prepare delicious steaks including dry aged steaks and A5 Wagyu or even chicken, pork belly and shrimp. Diners can also select from several selection which are prepared by our chefs in the kitchen if grilling at the table does not suit your taste. We also offer a sushi menu featuring the renowned sushi of Chef Heryadi. You can enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our bar or select a special wine from the "Captain's List" to perfectly compliment your meal. Lava offers indoor and outdoor seating and is open for lunch and dinner daily.

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Judi or Mike

Dined 6 days ago

Loved it! The sushi was fresh and delicious! The service(Dave) was attentive. They were able to make a vegan adjustment to the miso ramen and my drink was yum! Highly recommend. I would like to return!

The Hangout Myrtle Beach

4.4

4.4 (324)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The Hangout is the place for great food and family fun. Come enjoy live entertainment, relax, let the kids play, and share good times! The restaurant features full-service dining, and a courtyard with a ton-of-fun; sand pile, foam pit, games, retail shopping, stages for live music and more.

Join us for our Pirates and Princess Breakfast from June 15th- August 18th!
Two seating times are available: 9am and 10am.

Lunch will be available at 11am every day.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

We had a blast.. Taylor Love was the best waitress ever!!

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4.4

4.4 (66)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Myrtle Beach’s newest upscale Japanese dining experience!

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EricVIP

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Everything was excellent from our great service through the fresh and delicious choices of signature rolls. We began the evening with edamame, charred corn and shishito peppers which had this wonderful lime crema that really popped. We will be back, but I do have one critique and that would be to adjust the timing of the courses slightly. It felt rushed and when you are dining out it shouldn't seem like a fast food restaurant. We didn't even get to finish our appetizers and the rolls came out.

Cypress Room - Island Vista Resort

4.3

4.3 (270)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Cypress Room restaurant, where oceanfront dining meets southern charm and hospitality at it's finest! The Cypress Room's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a spectacular view of the palm tree lined ocean front. We proudly offer a menu of "New American" Cuisine with a southern flair, created by our award-winning Chef, Mike McKinnon. All food is prepared in house and to order with the finest fresh local ingredients. The Cypress Room is an up-scale casual and family friendly restaurant with live entertainment and a full service bar and cocktail lounge boasting an extensive selection of domestic and imported wines. Enjoy our HAPPIER HOUR DAILY FROM 4PM TO 7PM offering special pricing and menus. We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined on 13 Nov 2024

Great service and excellent food. I have never had a bad experience here. We will definitely be back soon

1229 Shine

4.2

4.2 (38)

$30 and under

Seafood

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Serving seafood in a plethora of ways alongside local raw bites, soulful sides, and funky cocktails all in a stylish set up.

Top review

Judy

Dined on 9 Nov 2024

The music was too loud. I had out of town guests and I couldn’t hear each other speak because the music was so loud. We were sitting in the small room off the main room. Do you only play loud country music?

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