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
Favorite local Myrtle Beach food + wine events
- Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival in April
- Brookgreen’s Spring Wine Festival in May
- Pawleys Island Wine & Food Gala in the fall
More Myrtle Beach Restaurant Recommendations:
MEXICAN | Your guide to the best Mexican in Myrtle Beach
ITALIAN | 6 of the best Myrtle Beach Italian Restaurants + the wine to order
BRUNCH | Fun Brunch Spots in Myrtle Beach
THAI FOOD | The Best Thai in Town
BREWERIES | Cool Breweries in the Myrtle Beach area
SEAFOOD | Best local seafood in Myrtle Beach
