Restaurants & Dining
Restaurants Serving Lowcountry Food in Myrtle Beach
Sure, Myrtle Beach has tons of dining options to offer – from locally owned restaurants to nationally known eateries. But while you’re visiting the area, you should definitely have a taste of the food that the Grand Strand natives love and revere: Lowcountry cuisine.
Lowcountry cooking was birthed from the geographic region that spans from the Pawleys Island area all the way down to the Savannah River in Georgia. This area, known as the Lowcountry, is where the delectable Southern cuisine gets its name.
The Lowcountry dishes we know and love today were heavily influenced by the coastal Lowcountry diet featuring ingredients readily available by the land and the ocean. Because of this, Lowcountry food is known to include items like seafood, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Mix these all together, and you get mouthwatering plates of Lowcountry goodness.
Hungry yet? Here are some restaurants where you can find Lowcountry food in Myrtle Beach:
Noizy Oysters Bar and Grill
101 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach’s Noizy Oyster is known for deliciously fresh seafood with a hint of Lowcountry style. Start off your Lowcountry-inspired meal with Hushpuppies, Sweet Potato Fries, or Crab Dip, before moving onto an entrée. Southern entrees include Po Boys, fresh seafood from the Raw Bar, Steam Pots (think Lowcountry Boil), Crab Cakes, She Crab Soup, and Shrimp & Grits.
Sweet Carolina’s Smokehouse and Grill
1207 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
After shopping, stop by this friendly eatery and fill your belly with mouthwatering Southern dishes. Guests at Sweet Carolina’s will be greeted by the sweet smell of burning hickory and pecan wood from the smoker, as well as the site of traditional Lowcountry dishes being brought out to patrons patiently waiting for their meals. Order up Lowcountry favorites such as Shrimp & Grits, Gumbo, Crab Cakes, Ribs, Chicken, and Carolina-style Pulled Pork.
Carolina Seafood and Steak
9911 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Carolina Seafood & Steak is located on Restaurant Row, a stretch of Hwy 17 lined with restaurants on both sides. It’s conveniently situated midway between downtown Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, so visitors staying in either area won’t have far to drive. What’s even better, they have some excellent Lowcountry cuisine. Start your meal off with their Lowcountry Fried Green Tomatoes, and then choose from a variety of Lowcountry options, including Shrimp and Grits, Seafood Jambalya, or their unique Southern Cobb Salad, which is tossed with crab meat, shrimp, and bacon.
Big Mike’s
504 16th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Big Mike’s Soul Food is a Myrtle Beach favorite that is tucked away on 16th Avenue North, right off of Hwy 17 Business. This casual eatery offers up Southern favorites at an affordable price. A popular option here is the Blue Plate Special, which includes your choice of 1 meat, 3 veggies, cornbread, and drink. Fill up on Fried Chicken, Pork Chops, Chicken Bog, Meatloaf, Country Fried Steak, Mac and Cheese, Fried Okra Collards, and more.
Chestnut Hill: The Restaurant
9922 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
Located on Restaurant Row, Chestnut Hill is an upscale restaurant serving up steak and seafood with great waterfront views. Guests here can find Lowcountry items like Shrimp & Grits (Carolina shrimp with smoked sausage in a seafood stock, served over stone ground cheese grits), She Crab Soup, Crab Cakes, and Fried Green Tomatoes (layered with a roasted red pepper sauce and goat cheese).
House of Blues
4640 Highway 17 S., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Before watching a band play in the concert hall, grab a meal at the House of Blues Restaurant and Bar. While this restaurant offers a variety of dishes, be sure to order up a delicious Southern meal to match the décor and atmosphere of the restaurant. The menu features Lowcountry items like Cornbread with Maple Butter, Chicken Gumbo, Voodoo Shrimp (sautéed jump shrimp simmered in Abita Amber beer reduction, on top of housemade jalapeno cornbread), Shrimp & Grits, Southern Fried Chicken, Country Fried Steak, and the Pulled Pork Sandwich.
Magnolia’s at 26th
2605 North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Magnolia’s at 26th is located right on Ocean Boulevard, making it a convenient stop for those vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Magnolia’s is equally as popular among locals as well as visitors to the area. This restaurant is known for its buffet, which serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lunch and dinner buffets feature a variety of Southern classic like Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Fried Green Tomatoes, and more. You can also order off of their menu, which includes Crab Cakes, and Seafood such as Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters, and other tasty options.
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is a new addition to Broadway at the Beach, and as one may guess, this restaurant is home to tons of delectable Southern eats. The lunch and dinner menus both feature the same Lowcountry favorites. Start off with an appetizer such as Grandmama Paul’s Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Okra, or Bobby’s Pimento Cheese. Then, move onto the family-style dining which allows families to choose between dishes like the Best Ever Southern Fried Chicken, Chicken-Fried Pork Chop, Georgia Fried Catfish, and more, plus Lowcountry sides like Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Black Eyed Peas, Buttered White Rice…the list goes on and on!
Simply Southern Smokehouse
1913 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
If you’re hungry, then Simply Southern Smokehouse is the place to be. This Myrtle Beach eatery is known for its buffet that is jam-packed with Southern flavor. And, while there is usually a line out the door, don’t let that discourage you from eating here: it is definitely worth the wait. Guests here fill their plates with Lowcountry dishes like Fried Chicken, Chicken Bog, Carolina-style BBQ, BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Collards, Biscuits, Cornbead, Sweet Peas, Pickled Okra, Mac and Cheese, and many other delicious foods.
The Parson’s Table
4305 McCorsley Avenue, Little River, SC 29566
The Parson’s Table offers guests a unique dining experience, as the restaurant resides inside of a historical Southern church. Start off your meal with a Lowcounty appetizer such as Local Fried Green Tomatoes, Sauteed Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, or the Charleston She Crab Soup.The entrée section of the menu includes a variety of steaks, and seafood, with the Broiled Seafood Platter, the Crab Cake, the Shrimp & Grits, and the Little River Shrimp and Scallops standing out as awesome Lowcountry picks.
