Highest-rated restaurants in Myrtle Beach, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Myrtle Beach using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. The Library Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (462 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6613 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-3015
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#29. Fire & Smoke

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (842 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 411 79th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4310
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#28. Hot Stacks Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (196 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9707 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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#27. Mediterranean Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (177 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Price: $
- Address: 6104 Frontage Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2083
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#26. Crave Italian Oven & Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (601 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5998 N Kings Hwy # 5900, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2326
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#25. Croissants Bistro and Bakery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,385 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3751 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-6412
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#24. Waterscapes Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (448 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8121 Amalfi Pl Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-8157
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#23. Donald's Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (719 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $
- Address: 2600 Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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#22. Little Italy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (363 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3001 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3000
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#21. Simply Southern Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,624 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Barbecue, American
- Price: $
- Address: 1913 Mr Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-5652
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#20. Carolina Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (423 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Diner
- Price: $
- Address: 2800 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3014
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#19. Thoroughbreds Chophouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,161 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 9706 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4008
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#18. Toscana Italian kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,428 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2703 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3059
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#17. Vicini's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (260 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5001 N Kings Hwy #105, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2556
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#16. Pop Pop's Pit BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (858 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $
- Address: 8724 Highway 707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7378
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#15. Cafe Old Vienna

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,260 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, Austrian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1604 N Kings Hwy Next Door to Piggly-Wiggly, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3648
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#14. Santa Maria Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (454 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6900 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-3640
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#13. Cypress Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (385 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6000 N Ocean Blvd Inside the Island Vista Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2361
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#12. Aspen Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (939 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5101 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2550
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#11. Hot Tomato

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (787 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 406 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3151
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#10. Luigi's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,326 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Romana
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 503 61st Ave N Next door to the Food Lion groceries, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2269
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#9. AJ's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (338 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $
- Address: 5917 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2329
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#8. Hook & Barrel

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,084 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8014 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-3057
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#7. Villa Romana Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,993 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 707 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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#6. Sole Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,508 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3401 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2971
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Ciao Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,660 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5223 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2510
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#4. Sun City Cafe

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (225 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 801 Main St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3871
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#3. 42nd Street Bar And Grill

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (264 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4209 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2722
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#2. Drift

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (149 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 980 Cipriana Dr Unit 6 A-6, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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#1. The Melting Pot Restaurant of Myrtle Beach

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (2,690 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5001 N Kings Hwy Ste 104 #104, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Read more on Tripadvisor