Ten Great Outdoor Dining Restaurants
By Becky Billingsley
With the waning of summer and the return of pleasantly cool weather we're gifting you with a roundup of some of the Myrtle Beach area's best al fresco dining options.
Capt. Dave's Dockside Restaurant, 4037 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 843-651-5850
A sprawling deck overlooking Murrells Inlet is a fine place to enjoy fresh grilled seafood, steaks and chops. It's also a great spot to indulge in people-watching since it fronts the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Recommendations: Shrimp & Crab Bisque, Tuna Martini, Pan Crusted Grouper with Shrimp Dijon Cream Sauce.
Creek Ratz, 4065 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 843-357-2891
This casual spot has a bustling outdoor patio overlooking the inlet where there is frequent live entertainment. Recommendations: Pimento Cheese Dip, Fried Oysters, Yellow Fin Tuna Philly.
Dead Dog Saloon, 4079 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 843-851-0664
The huge deck at Dead Dog Saloon is the place for live entertainment, dancing, hilarity and generally enthusiastic partying. It also has great food at reasonable prices. Recommendations: Boo Boo's Bites, Steamer Platter, Shrimp and Grits.
Fibber's on the Water, 4498 Waterfront Dr., Little River, 843-280-2271
The owner gets in fresh fish from the dock behind the restaurant. From the roomy second-floor deck, diners can see exactly where their seafood came from. At the outdoor tiki bar, football lovers gather for Sunday NFL games with complimentary snacks and special drink prices. Recommendations: The fish of the day, a 14-ounce Ribeye that can be grilled or blackened and topped with blue cheese or Diane sauce, Shepherd's Pie.
Filet's, 2120 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach, 843-280-5200
The indoor part of this restaurant is enormous with two levels of dining space, and the outdoor deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway is also huge. There's live entertainment out at the tiki bar several nights per week. Recommendations: Sushi, Pecan Crusted Chicken, Osso Buco.
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Frank's Outback, 10434 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, 843-237-3030
This outdoor restaurant is unique for its decor, service, amenities and food. It has separate dining areas with artful ambiance complete with linens and crystal, and there's even a waterfall in the middle of it all. Recommendations: An appetizer tapenade with roasted garlic, olives, capers and olive oil lovingly called G.O.O.P., Pan-fried Grouper with Shrimp in Dijon and three peppercorn cream sauce, and wood-fired Prosciutto and Caramelized Onion Pizza with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Greg Norman's Australian Grille, 4930 U.S. 17 S., Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 843-361-0000
Golf fans come on pilgrimages and leave delighted with the stellar quality throughout their experience. Aboriginal art, the setting by the Intracoastal Waterway and the menu full of wood-fired specialties are exquisite. Recommendations: Seafood Spring Rolls, Wood-grilled Atlantic Salmon and Wood-grilled Pork Chop.
Limpin' Jane's, 713 Front St., Georgetown, 843-485-4953
New in the Georgetown beside the city's historic waterfront, this menu is interesting and different, and the chef strives to use locally produced fresh foods. The outdoor dining area overlooks the Harborwalk. Recommendations: House Made Pate, Kobe Sliders, Pecan Extravaganza.
Sea Captain's House, 3002 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, 843-448-8082
Every single day Sea Captain's House is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and diners get to gaze upon a gorgeous vista of manicured lawn, sea oats, beach and the ever-changing yet always constant ocean. A veranda area added a few years ago affords an even better oneness with nature. Recommendations: Crab Cakes Benedict, Shrimp Salad, The Captain's Seafood Muddle.
Wahoo's Raw Bar & Marina, 3993 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, 843-357-2084
Wahoo's is the more casual outdoor little sister to the adjacent big and glamorous Divine Fish House. The same great chefs prepare the food for both restaurants, and both locations have jaw-dropping inlet views. In season, Wahoo's has live music almost every night. Recommendations: Sesame Cashew Shrimp, Hoisin Barbecued Pork Ribs, Lobster and Shrimp Pasta.
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