Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Myrtle Beach by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Myrtle Beach using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (650 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 Coastal Grand Cir Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bubba's Fish Camp & Smokehouse
- Rating: 3.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1565 21st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Smokehouse, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Ramando's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Riga-Tony's Murder Mystery Dinner Show
- Rating: 3.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1329 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Dinner Theater
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Lombardo's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7604 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#24. Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 3.9/5 (961 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 North Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Gordon Biersch
- Rating: 3.9/5 (487 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3060 Howard Ave. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Bimini's Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Lake Arrowhead Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Atlas Tap House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Chester St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Thai Palms
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3803 Socastee Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Vicini's Restaurant and Pizza
- Rating: 4.6/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 North King Hwy Ste 105 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mrs Fish Seafood Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (687 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 919 Broadway St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Thoroughbreds Chophouse
- Rating: 4.1/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9706 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Library Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 6613 North Kings Hwy Unit D Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Flamingo Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (580 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7050 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Carolina Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (1437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4617 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.2/5 (927 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2920 Hollywood Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#12. New York Prime
- Rating: 4.3/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 405 28th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Luigi's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.4/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 61st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Toscana Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2703 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#9. Aspen Grille
- Rating: 4.4/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5101 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Crave Italian Oven & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5900 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ciao
- Rating: 4.4/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Hook & Barrel
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1484 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8014 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fire and Smoke Gastropub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (748 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 79th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Melting Pot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5001 North Kings Hwy Ste 104 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Fondue, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (779 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#2. Cackalacky Fish
- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sole Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (770 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
