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8 of the Coolest Restaurants on the Water in Myrtle Beach

Looking for the prettiest views in town while you wine and dine? One way to make the most of summer is to dine out at one of the many restaurants on the water in Myrtle Beach. Little River has a cluster of cool waterfront restaurants that are always hopping with families. You’ll find plenty of restaurants up and down the Grand Strand with pretty water views.

Dock your boat and dine at these cool waterfront restaurants

Check out our quick video about places you can dock your boat and dine in Myrtle Beach:

Here’s our round-up of the best of restaurants on the water in Myrtle Beach, and throughout the Grand Strand:

Restaurants on the Water in Myrtle Beach

Dine with water views in and around Myrtle Beach! Here are some great waterfront restaurants to try.

1

Sea Captains House Oceanfront Dining

Photo Credit: www.seacaptains.com
  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for fried seafood
  • Why locals love it: Casual oceanfront dining with great food. A family-run restaurant with excellent seafood (and breakfast!) located right next to the ocean.
  • What to Order: the fried shrimp
2

Croakers at Apache Pier

Oceanfront views, great food, cold beers.

3

RipTydz

  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for a casual, fun place to meet friends
  • Why locals love it: RipTydz overlooks the ocean with a large deck, beach game area, and open dining area.
  • What to order: Mahi tacos and a beer

Places you can dock your boat

4

Lucy Buffet's Lulu's

  • Best restaurant when you want to eat in peace while your kids are entertained
  • Why locals love it: the gigantic beach play area for kids and casual menu
  • What to order: blackened fish tacos are a little spicy and go great with a cold beer
5

Anchor Cafe at the Marina Inn

  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for upscale bar food and cocktails
  • Why locals love it: the deck overlooking the waterway! Open during the summer season, this is located right next to the Marina Inn.
  • What to order: fried pickles to start, followed by Mahi tacos
6

The Boathouse – The Landing at The Boathouse

Photo Credit: landingmb.com
  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for great food, views, and brews… and live music
  • Why locals love it: This boat-up establishment has a huge lawn with concerts throughout the summer.
  • What to order: the hand-cut chicken fingers are unusually delicious

Little River + North Myrtle Beach Waterfront Restaurants

7

Crab Catchers

Photo Credit: www.crabcatchers.com
  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for a laidback Little River afternoon
  • Why locals love it: super friendly service and great food
  • What to order: the fried corn is popular!!
  • Murrells Inlet + Pawleys Island

    8

    Drunken Jack’s

  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood to be outside
  • Why locals love it: so many reasons. The marsh views, the friendly staff, the fantastic seafood.
  • What to order: The shrimp in butter appetizer! Dip your bread in it… magical.
  • 9

    Austin’s Cabana Cafe and Ocean One

    Photo Credit: www.facebook.com
  • Best restaurant when you’re in the mood for a fun date with your
  • Why locals love it: the oceanfront views, fresh seafood menu, and the superb service
  • What to order: Honestly, anything. This is a fine dining casual menu and everything is delicious - but a grouper BLT is especially delicious with crispy French fries.

  • Check out our Myrtle Beach guide for more local recommendations:

    • BRUNCH | Myrtle Beach brunch spots
    • ITALIAN | 6 of the best Myrtle Beach Italian Restaurants + the wine to order
    • SEAFOOD | Where to find the best local Seafood in Myrtle Beach
    • THAI FOOD | The Best Thai in Town
    • BREWERIES | Cool Breweries in the Myrtle Beach area
    • BURGERS | Best Burgers in Myrtle Beach
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    1. Have cold brews with ocean views at Apache Pier says:
      June 25, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      […] favorites. The best view in town is obviously the ocean. Yet, Myrtle Beach has surprisingly few restaurants with water views. Most have an hours-long wait during the summer. Here’s a little secret spot: the Apache Pier has […]

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