21 locally-owned, cool spots you should check out in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach has so many attractions, restaurants, shopping centers & things to do for tourists — you may wonder where locals go in Myrtle Beach? Here are all of the locally-owned, cool spots for the best Myrtle Beach dining and shopping.

Myrtle Beach Dining

Dine like a local

If there’s one advantage to living in a tourist town, it’s definitely the dining options! There are so many locally-owned restaurants in and around Myrtle Beach with great wine lists, exceptional menus, pretty views & fun atmospheres.

Where locals go:

To meet friends for brunch: 10/Fold Biscuits
With a friend for a lunch date: Croissants Bistro & Bakery’s
For craft beers: Tidal Creek Brewhouse at The Market Common
When only a burger will do: River City Cafe
For tacos + margaritas: Sol y Luna
To take kids out to eat: Lulu’s at Barefoot Landing
For a fancy date night with a great bottle of wine: The Library
To get fresh seafood: Hook & Barrel
For great sushi + saki: Fortune Asian Bistro
For a nice steak dinner: NY Prime
To meet friends for a fun, casual dinner: Crave Italian Oven & Bar
When it’s time for happy hour with ocean views: RipTydz
For a slice of pizza: Cappricio’s
For the best Thai in town: Thai Lao

Myrtle Beach Shopping

Shop like a local

Myrtle Beach has all of the outlets and shopping centers, but here are few locally owned boutiques where locals love to shop!

Where locals go to:

Find a gift for a best friend: Studio 77
Shop for kids: Miss Masters
Pick out a trendy outfit: Melrose
Shop for Lilly Pulitzer: Pink and Red
Find a new pair of shoes: Centro Shoes (Two locations: The Market Common and Pawleys Island)
Pick out a great bottle of wine: The Wine Shoppe in Myrtle Beach
Order personalized stationery and invitations: Ooh La La
Find a fancy throw pillow: Rose Arbor Fabrics