Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Myrtle Beach

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Myrtle Beach? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar

5.0

5 (2438)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

SeaBlue Restaurant and Wine Bar is the finest restaurant on the Grand Strand, featuring Contemporary American cuisine rooted in classic French cooking technique. We aspire to be among the best restaurants in the country, using locally sourced ingredients and displaying five-star service to all our guests. We are proud of our many awards, #1 Restaurant in the Country in 2014 by OpenTable and Best of Award of Excellence 2012-2024 by Wine Spectator, just to name a few.

As owners, Kenneth Norcutt and Tracy Smith are involved in every aspect of the restaurant. Our travels, extensive background, and passion for food and wine enable us to share our experiences with you in our small community of North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are a small family dedicated to an intimate culinary adventure, a playground for lovers of wine and fine cuisine.
We invite you to Drink, Dine & Discover.

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JohnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We were pleasantly surprised! Food was delicious, lots of interesting choices. Service was excellent and ambiance was high end, classy restaurant

Casa Calamari

4.9

4.9 (28)

$30 and under

Italian

Surfside Beach

About the restaurant

An amazing Italian-American eatery, Casa Calamari is one of the best Italian spots in Surfside Beach, SC. Always ready to treat our guests, Casa Calamari is a must-try restaurant in the Horry County area.
We offer a number of gourmet pizzas, excellent calzones & strombolis, and the authentic flavor bomb that is our pasta. There are so many great Italian choices with us and they're all worth a try. You'll definitely want to come back and have a little bit of everything!
For the healthy eaters out there - a selection of top-notch salads and excellent seafood dishes that are light and filling is always available. We also serve tasty sandwiches and rich main courses for the hungriest! The dessert section is a mix of Italian and classic American favorites that soothe the soul.

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Debbie

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

Great food and service. Was at campground for 2 weeks and went there 3 times! Could be a little quieter.

O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

4.9

4.9 (245)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

At O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and bar, our culinary and mixology philosophy is simple. Why be like everyone else when you can be One of A Kind! Our restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for spending the evening with your favorite people. Our menu includes Prime steaks and fresh fish nightly as well as classic and creative cocktails.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was excellent! Great presentation of specials. Time the meal courses perfectly. She was also very pleasant. Sheryl was her name. The food did not disappoint especially the Chilean Sea Bass We will be back.

Martini

4.9

4.9 (2191)

$30 and under

Steak

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

***HAPPY HOUR IS AVAILABLE IN THE LOUNGE ONLY. WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR HAPPY HOUR. HAPPY HOUR IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. PLEASE SEE HOST STAND FOR SEATING.

Martini classic food, spirits and entertainment is North Myrtle Beach’s most unique restaurant and lounge. Entertainment performs nightly and includes pianists to vocalists and blues & jazz guitarists.

We host a fabulous happy hour each day from 4 to 7 in our lounge. Several small plates are offered under $10 that are perfect for sharing. We feature great drink specials and have a “martini of the day”.

Our menu is creatively classic, highlighting our area's local seafood as well as fresh steaks and pasta dishes. Daily specials and homemade soups are prepared from scratch daily for your enjoyment.

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Duane

Dined 3 days ago

Really enjoyed this dining experience. Service and food were excellent. Live music was at a nice volume for the dinner. Don’t let the outside of the building fool you. I’ll be back.

Bin 2004

4.8

4.8 (116)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Step into Bin 2004, where sophistication and allure meet to create an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 2004 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, our new wine and tapas restaurant transports you to the chic wine-tasting rooms of New York City, Miami, or Las Vegas. With a unique blend of maximalist design and intimate ambiance, Bin 2004 is more than just a restaurant – it’s an escape. At Bin 2004, wine is the star. Our modern wine station bar offers an innovative way to sample and savor our extensive collection. With more than 400 bottles from renowned regions like Napa Valley, Italy, and France, our temperature-controlled wine room provides an intimate setting for special events and gatherings. Let our experts guide you through each selection, enhancing your appreciation for the fine wines we offer.

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JaneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great service from Sidney. Delicious wine and food. We had sliders. Pasta. Beet salad. Fabulous! Music is smooth jazz but real jazz would be more tasteful. Miles Davis. Stan Getz. The real jazz guys.

The Library

4.8

4.8 (1438)

$31 to $50

European

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

The only Three-star restaurant on the Grand Strand since 1974! Specializing in table-side service from the Caesar salad to Steak Diane to Bananas Foster. Come visit 88 Keys Piano Bar after dinner. Located right next door. Piano Bar hours are 7PM to 11Pm Wed thru Sat.

Please contact the restaurant for large parties of 8 or more. Security deposits may be applicable.

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Barbara

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service - the beef wellington was phenomenal - bartender was great - so friendly and made our drinks to our specific taste requests - the cocktails were awesome - the restaurant wasn't loud which was so nice as you could easily talk to your dining companions which is so rare these days - the restaurant was a little dark for my tastes but very comfortable and overall an excellent dining experience with really, really good food

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4.8

4.8 (2581)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Luigi’s Trattoria welcomes you to visit us.. We are a family-owned restaurant known for great food, great staff, beautiful decor, and so much more.

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VincentVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food reasonable prices, friendly professional service.

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Popular dish

Veal Parmigiana

Popular dish

Sausage Stuffed Ravioli

Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (686)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Open Table DINER'S CHOICE AWARD 2025!
UPDATE: OPEN on SUNDAY May 11th, Mother's Day
An elegant atmosphere to relax and taste uniquely authentic food, with a twist of Italian creativity! House made focaccia, pesto, lasagna, eggplant parm, zuppa di pesce , house made lobster ravioli....and many other dishes that match the best Italian culinary tradition! And our vibrant bar is ready to serve any cocktails, liquors and a large selection of Italian and international wines. Giovanni and Ilma Carapelli are waiting to welcome you, together with our incredible staff members!

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ThomasVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Another delightful dinner at Portofino; puttanesca and salmon piccata entrees were both delicious. As usual, Joe was terrific with timely and professional service.

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4.8

4.8 (101)

$30 and under

Dining Bar

North Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Bar 19 Twelve introduces a unique classy-casual craft experience in North Myrtle Beach. Highlighted by an extensive bourbon selection, innovative craft cocktails, and infused spirits, our drink menu showcases premium creations by our expert mixologist. Chef Vinny Tumminello from Maryland has crafted a from-scratch tapas menu, featuring made-to-order deviled eggs, cheese boards, jalapeno bacon-wrapped shrimp, and limoncello risotto, as well as refined pub classics like Kobe beef burgers.

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SusanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Impeccable dining from the view, white tablecloth, cocktails, crab cake appetizer, grouper and filet both with risotto, to the excellent wine, music, and server! A memorable dinner was enjoyed! Jeff, Vinnie…WOW!

Little Italy - Myrtle Beach

4.6

4.6 (131)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Welcome to Little Italy, one of the best Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach, where a true classic Italian dining experience and southern hospitality meet. We firmly believe that nothing brings people together better than good food. And good food is what we do best.

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Vicki

Dined 7 days ago

The food was fantastic and the server was excellent!!!

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