Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Myrtle Beach

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Greg Norman Australian Grille

4.8

4.8 (3466)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Greg Norman Australian Grille – an Australian heritage restaurant on the waterfront at Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Our innovative menu features exotic Australian fare and a wine list that has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for more than 15 years, consistently ranking us as Myrtle Beach’s premier steak and seafood restaurant. We didn’t invent waterfront dining. We only mastered it.

Top review

AnnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our favorite local restaurant. Caesar salad was delicious. Salmon was perfectly cooked. Rib eye steak was exceptional, finished off with cherry pie yum! Highly recommend this restaurant! They also have a great HH in the bar area.

Clark's Seafood and Chop House

4.8

4.8 (3518)

$30 and under

Seafood

Little River

About the restaurant

The ultimate in Myrtle Beach Chophouse dining. Clark’s is comfortable yet sophisticated and soaks up the beautiful Coquina Harbour for the perfect backdrop to delicious dining.

Clark’s offers only USDA Choice steaks. Our awe inspiring 14 oz. New York Strip, 9 oz. Filet Mignon, and Prime Rib are all served charred and bursting with prime aged flavor. Seafood is fresh and local, with a twist of seafood favorites which include oysters, shrimp, scallops and fresh catch of the day.

Our bar menu includes an extensive wine list which features a wide array of wines by the glass. Specialty martinis and cocktails and great cuisine take center stage at this scenic Little River restaurant. Clark’s Seafood and Chop House is at the top of the restaurant list for locals and Grand Strand visitors. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, we’re sure you will come back again and again.

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Pete

Dined 5 days ago

Always enjoy going to Clarks. Food and service is great.

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Gulfstream Cafe - Priority Seating

4.6

4.6 (4604)

$30 and under

Seafood

Garden City/Murrells Inlet

About the restaurant

For more than 30 years, Gulfstream Cafe has been a sought-after spot for birthdays, anniversaries and more thanks to the picturesque waterfront view and authentic coastal cuisine. The laid-back atmosphere at this Garden City institution complements the fresh seafood and southern favorites, choice options include broiled Lobster Tail, creamy She Crab Soup and jumbo lump Crab Cakes. Head back for their seasonal Oyster Roasts or watch the sunset on the rooftop deck, all wildly popular (and Instagram-worthy). *Please note: Guests are permitted to park in any open space on our shared lot.

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Arnold

Dined 4 days ago

Great view, service and food! Best flavor of any seafood restaurant in Murrell's Inlet/Garden City!

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Popular dish

Grouper Francaise

Roca Roja Cantina

4.6

4.6 (522)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Roca Roja is situated on the beautiful marsh front in Cherry Grove at 806 Sea Mountain Hwy in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
With two unique floors, First floor- upscale Mexican restaurant and Second floor- casual open air Cantina, there is something for all!

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Marilyn

Dined on Oct 18, 2024

The food was really good. The manager was our server and he made the moment even more fun. He was friendly and really polite.

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Popular dish

Lobster Enchiladas

Joe's Crab Shack - Myrtle Beach

4.5

4.5 (23)

$30 and under

Seafood

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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Brenda

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Relaxed & fun atmosphere. The waitstaff were wonderful. I was there for the Thanksgiving dinner & considering that’s not their regular offering the food was pretty darn good

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

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

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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!

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ScottVIP

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

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

Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill

4.2

4.2 (68)

$30 and under

Seafood

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At Clearwater Oyster Bar & Grill we believe that exceptional seafood should be savored amidst extraordinary surroundings. Come join us for a culinary journey where the flavors of the sea are complemented by the best views in town. It's not just a meal; it's a feast for the senses. Whether you're a seafood connoisseur or a casual diner seeking an exceptional meal, we invite you to savor the ocean's bounty in every bite. Let's embark on a journey of taste with our carefully curated selection of oysters sourced from pristine waters, in a maritime-inspired ambiance that seamlessly blends coastal elegance with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.

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Jeffrey

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Oyster’s were fresh and great. Other seafood items were not as fresh.

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Experience

Happy hour

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.

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Judy

Dined on Nov 9, 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?

Black Drum Brewing

4.1

4.1 (339)

$30 and under

Unspecified

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The newest restaurant at Kingston Resorts showcases the best local fare in a comfortable setting. All 40 beers on tap come from the states of North and South Carolina and the entire menu is Carolina born and brewed. Share small plates and appetizers, try fresh seafood, and house-smoked meats while enjoying ocean views. Order a craft beer at the outdoor beer garden and play favorite yard games such as cornhole in the new event space.

Above the restaurant, find a new event space with high ceilings, exposed wood beams, and floor to ceiling retractable windows with ocean views and an upper balcony for outdoor weddings, receptions, and events overlooking the new pool.

Walk-in guests are always welcome!

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Caroline

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

The food was great and the ambience was nice. I will definitely go there again!

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Experience

Christmas Day

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