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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Myrtle Beach area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Myrtle Beach area 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 June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Carolina Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1553 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4617 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (972 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2920 Hollywood Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3042 Howard Ave. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Tasty Crab House - Myrtle Beach

- Rating: 4.2/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 Oak Forest Lane Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. 44 & King

- Rating: 4.2/5 (460 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 44th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bimini's Oyster Bar & Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 Lake Arrowhead Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Atlas Tap House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Chester St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. New York Prime

- Rating: 4.3/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 405 28th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Original Valentino Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 US-17 Bus Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Luigi's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 61st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Crave Italian Oven & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (724 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7401 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Aspen Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (470 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5101 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Toscana Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2703 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts, Myrtle Beach

- Rating: 4.4/5 (2111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3301 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Ciao

- Rating: 4.4/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Melting Pot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5001 North Kings Hwy Ste 104 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Fondue, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Fire and Smoke Gastropub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (770 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 411 79th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cackalacky Fish

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Croissants Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8014 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, New American, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Thai Palms

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3803 Socastee Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Villa Romana Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (844 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Malibu of Surfside

- Rating: 4.6/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Surfside Drive Surfside Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sole Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (817 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Drift

- Rating: 4.6/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 980 Cipriana Drive Unit A-6 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Vicini's Restaurant and Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 North King Hwy Ste 105 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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