Restaurants & Dining
Keep Warm at These Myrtle Beach Restaurants With Fireplaces

Chuck’s may not be the most romantic spot in town, unless your date likes stuffed animals. And I’m not talking about Teddy Bears…more like Bambi’s family tree.

But when it comes to fire, this Restaurant Row establishment takes the hot cake with three (count them, three) fireplaces in the huge dining room that doubles as a taxidermy museum. Enjoy a fireside chat or come inside to warm up while sitting on the outside patio deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.

There are as many types of critters on the menu as there are on the walls – ribs, chicken, shrimp and lobster – but the star is the steaks – big, thick cuts of beef grilled to perfect over open flame. Your party can get a little toasty too with so many fireside seating options.

Just down Restaurant Row from Chuck’s you’ll find Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille. Thoroughbreds is a 30-year Myrtle Beach staple that’s known for its elegant ambiance that’s partly due to the beautiful stone fireplace. The fireplace serves as the perfect backdrop for a romantic night out.

As for the menu, Thoroughbreds offers some of the area’s best prime steaks, fresh seafood, and expertly crafted cocktails. Thoroughbreds is renowned for its commitment to quality, with each dish prepared using only the finest ingredients. From the signature bone-in ribeye to the famous seafood dishes, the food is consistently praised by both locals and tourists. Pair your meal with a glass of wine or a handcrafted cocktail from their drink menu, and you’ll find that the fireplace at Thoroughbreds is just the finishing touch to a memorable night out.

Frank’s Outback on the south strand is one of the best places to dine on the Grand Strand, and the outdoor fireplace is a big reason why.

Of course, the menu also has a lot to do with Frank’s appeal. Fresh Pawleys Island seafood prepared with a Southern twist makes this place perfect for a romantic meal. But there’s nothing like sharing a bottle of wine beside the roaring fire in relative privacy since few are adventurous enough to brave the outdoors.

This downtown Myrtle Beach establishment is a classic, featuring top-notch table-side service and European and Continental cuisine in a fine dining setting that keeps upscale clientele coming back for more.

But perhaps the best feature is the traditional fireplace that sets the mood and atmosphere. Reservations are required or highly recommended no matter where you sit, so a fire-side table should be booked in advance.

If you want to keep your rendezvous on the down-low, you can always tell your friends you spent the night at The Library.” They don’t have to know that the only book you read was a menu and the only studying you did was the flickering flames in your dining partner’s eyes.

We’ll wrap up our list with a detour from the fine dining restaurants. Cracker Barrel is famous for its homestyle comfort food, front porch rockers, country decor, and gift shop. But that’s not all Cracker Barrel has to offer. Cracker Barrel has a stone fireplace in several of its locations, including those on the Grand Strand.

Most everyone has eaten at a Cracker Barrel at some point, so highlighting the food seems like a moot point, but their signature chicken n’ dumplings, famous breakfast platters, biscuits, and cornbread make Cracker Barrel a reliable spot for delicious food and a great casual option for those looking for a meal (or a game of Checkers) next to a fireplace.