Waterfront Dining (Grand Strand)
Waterfront Dining (Grand Strand) From oceanfront happy hour to boat-up spots on the waterway, here’s where the view is part of the meal.
Looking for a table with a view? From oceanfront classics to places you can pull up by boat, these are the restaurants on the water in Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand worth planning around.
Save this list for your next beach day.
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.
357 Coastal Raw Bar (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Why locals love it: the deck overlooking the waterway! Open during the summer season, this is located right next to the Marina Inn.
Sea Captains House Oceanfront Dining
Best for fried seafood
Casual oceanfront spot locals love for classic seafood (and breakfast) right by the water.
Order: Fried shrimp
Bumzzz Beach Café
Best for outdoor happy hour
Casual oceanfront beach shack with a fantastic craft beer list and seafood bites.
Order: Buffalo shrimp + local craft beer
Oceanfront Bar & Grill
Best for people watching
This one has garage doors that open to the ocean, great casual food, and onion rings worth going back for.
Croakers at Apache Pier
Oceanfront views, great food, cold beers.
RipTydz
- What to order: Mahi tacos and a beer
Best for outdoor happy hour
Places you can dock your boat
Lucy Buffet's Lulu's
- Best restaurant when youwant 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
The Boathouse – The Landing at The Boathouse
- 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
Crab Catchers
Drunken Jack’s
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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