Highest-rated restaurants in Myrtle Beach by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Myrtle Beach, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Pita Planet

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 4025 North Kings Hwy unit 5 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Kosher, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Cafe Old Vienna

- Rating: 4.5/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1604 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: German, Austrian, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Bagel Port Cafe & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9666 North Kings Hwy Galleria Plaza Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Bagels, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Sun City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 Main St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Gauchos Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Address: 6429 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Swig & Swine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 523 Broadway St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Whiskey Bars, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Villa Romana Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (824 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 South Kings State Rte Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Manny's Deli & Subs

- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5702 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. 42nd Street Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
- Address: 4209 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sole Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Cackalacky Fish

- Rating: 4.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Drift

- Rating: 4.6/5 (445 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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#18. Le Bon Café & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9616 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Cafes, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Kindbelly Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 316 79th Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Vicini's Restaurant and Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 North King Hwy Ste 105 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. J-Mike's Flavor Station

- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 2411 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Opa Opa Taverna & Bakery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7955 North Kings Hwy Bldg 340 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Greek, Bakeries, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. O.A.K. Prime Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4210 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Zardin

- Rating: 4.6/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 3077 Howard Ave. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Atmosphera Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 3620 Walton Drive Unit C-1 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Winna's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 819 Main St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Grecian Corner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9606 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Beach Hippie Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5311 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Heirloom Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 7713 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Portofino Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 9734 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Pulaski Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 North Kings Hwy Ste 1 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Polish, Delis, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Corrado's Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 10177 North Kings Hwy Unit D1 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Honest Greens

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 7937 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Zeytin

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 224 Fresh Drive Unit A Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Mediterranean Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6104 Frontage Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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