Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Myrtle Beach

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America is often described as a melting pot, a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form new customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For many cultures, a major part of their identity is food.

Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries—despite being nowhere near each other on the globe—sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.

Of course, we all have our favorite dishes—a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that serves your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely.

To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area using data from Yelp for various cuisines: American, Chinese, Cuban, Greek, Indian/Pakistani, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese. Data is as of July 13, 2025. 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 50 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Myrtle Beach, were considered.

Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.

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American: O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

1 / 10

American: O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 4210 River Oaks Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Chinese: China King

China King

2 / 10

Chinese: China King

- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3894 S Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cuban: Doyle's Pub and Grub

Doyle's Pub and Grub

3 / 10

Cuban: Doyle's Pub and Grub

- Rating: 3.6/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3901 Dick Pond Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
- Categories: Cuban, Sports Bars, Irish
- Read more on Yelp

Greek: Grecian Corner

Grecian Corner

4 / 10

Greek: Grecian Corner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9606 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Italian: Portofino Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Portofino Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

6 / 10

Italian: Portofino Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 9734 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Japanese: Manta Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar

Manta Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar

7 / 10

Japanese: Manta Steak & Seafood Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 1206 S Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Korean: Nine Spices Hotpot &BBQ

Nine Spices Hotpot &BBQ

8 / 10

Korean: Nine Spices Hotpot &BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1509 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Categories: Chinese, Korean, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

Mexican: J-Mike's Flavor Station

J-Mike's Flavor Station

9 / 10

Mexican: J-Mike's Flavor Station

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 2411 S Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Thai: Thai Bistro

Thai Bistro

10 / 10

Thai: Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1225 38th Ave N Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 284 metros.

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