Visitors to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, stand no chance of staying hungry. The Grand Strand has every type of restaurant imaginable from mom-and-pop hole-in-the-walls to nationally renowned chains. While any "best of" restaurant list rests in the tastebuds of the beholder, the following restaurants are tried, true and well-loved by locals and guests alike.
Regularly voted "Best of the Beach" by readers of the Myrtle Beach "Sun News" and named "Best Seafood Restaurant" by "Southern Living" magazine four years in a row, the Sea Captain's restaurant has been pleasing diners since the 1930s. Open seven days a week for all three meals, this expansive oceanfront restaurant offers the freshest seafood available as well as a number of dishes for those who prefer more earthy fare. Be sure to check out their online menu before stopping by as the extensive specials list changes weekly.
Sea Captain's House Restaurant
3002 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-8082
http://www.seacaptains.com/index.html
If you are in the mood for something special and meaty while you're in Myrtle Beach, Rioz is a must experience. This traditional Brazilian steakhouse has an all-you-can eat dinner menu, where diners enjoy continuous table-side service from gauchos offering different cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and fish. The price of the meal includes an extraordinary salad bar that offers hot and cold dishes and ingredients, including seafood and sushi.
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse Churrascaria
2920 Hollywood Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 839-0777
http://www.rioz.com/
Villa Romana is another perennial "best of" winner along the Grand Strand. Known for its authentic Italian cuisine and unparalleled service, this restaurant also offers opulent Rome-inspired decor. Diners can enjoy homemade pasta, fresh seafood and generous cuts of meat while seated among the columns, statues and chandeliers that surround an indoor fountain adorned with live roses. All entrees include four or five courses. Reservations are recommended.
Villa Romana
707 S. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach
(843) 448-4990
http://www.villaromanamyrtlebeach.com/
