Myrtle Beach Restaurant

I don’t usually chase holiday pop-ups, but @saltybrewscafe felt like the right exception.

They’ve always been one of my most reliable lunch spots in North Myrtle Beach (good food & fair prices).

The Trash Can Nachos still lead the lineup: crunchy, cheesy, piled high, and topped with tender pork glazed in a sweet-heat Korean BBQ sauce. Pair it with the Salty Golfer (@thesaltygolfer) a pineapple blonde ale that tastes like sunshine in a glass.

Then there’s the Cherry Grove Roll, flame-torched right before it hits your table. Layers of crab, smoked salmon, cucumber, and tuna under dynamite sauce.

Their new holiday cocktails feel nostalgic: the Salty Caramel Apple is cozy while the Sugar Cookie Martini is a dessert with a marshmallow rim.

A fun seasonal twist that’s sticking around through the end of the month. Less

People always ask me, “Where do you usually go when you’re out of the office but still need to get work done?”

Without hesitation, my answer is always @beknowncoffee in Little River. ☕️

Whether I’m writing reviews, having meetings, or catching up on emails, this is the spot. Their honey lavender latte (made with locally sourced honey from Carolina Bay Apiaries) is my personal favorite and the perfect companion for a productive morning.

Join me in congratulating Be Known Coffee on being named the @littleriversc Chamber’s Member of the Month; a well-deserved recognition. 💚 Less

Happy hour made easy with @1229shine ✨

I’m not usually a frozen drink person, but the Frozen Strawberry Cabana made me rethink that stance. Sweet, refreshing, and bright almost as if a strawberry-banana smoothie had been upgraded.

The Crab Rangoon Mozzarella Sticks were gone embarrassingly fast. Creamy mozzarella, surimi crab, and scallions tucked inside panko crust, served with sweet chili sauce that pulled it all together.

The Asian Salad brought color and crunch with cabbage, carrot, red onion, crispy onion. I wanted more from the lime vinaigrette, perhaps a sesame ginger dressing would give it more depth.

The Smokehouse Mac featured cavatappi tangled in smoked cheddar and gouda, topped with smoked short rib and crispy onions. This is where 1229 Shine shines brightest: their smoked meats are their superpower, and it shows. Less

Here’s the truth about @nicks_newyorkpub
it doesn’t try to be trendy, and that’s exactly why it works.

It’s not oceanfront, not reinventing bar food, and not worried about aesthetics. Instead, it leans into familiar comfort, with daily food specials, a bar that wraps around the room like a hug, and service that feels like you’ve been coming there for years, even if it’s your first time.

Owned and operated by a family who makes sure regulars feel like family too, this corner bar in North Myrtle Beach offers the kind of laid-back consistency that’s getting harder to find.

✨Full review now live on thecontentfoodcritic.com Less

There’s something magnetic about @mainstreetbakeryeatery 🥯✨

You won’t find fussy plating or overhyped trends here, just honest, thoughtful food. I stopped in for a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, served on what might be the softest English muffin I’ve had in years. For $7.25, it’s an unpretentious breakfast that overdelivers in all the right ways.

Five families came in while I waited—some familiar with the location, some newcomers here on their annual family vacation. The register never sat still, but somehow nothing ever felt rushed.

Kim, both the owner and baker, and I talked for a while about the early mornings she spends prepping the day’s baked goods and how this little café has grown since she first opened its doors nearly five years ago.

You’d never guess it’s still relatively new as Main Street Bakery already feels deeply rooted in the community of North Myrtle Beach. Less

“Best Asian Restaurant” three years running? I had to find out for myself.

I stopped by @hachiya_express — not because I was craving anything specific, but because I didn’t feel like cooking. I kept hearing people say it’s a little expensive, but others swore by it.

Here’s what I got:

A house salad, priced at $4.95. Romaine, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. Basic, but it’s the ginger dressing that makes it worth finishing.

The steak & shrimp combination, priced at $19.25. Sure, it’s more than fast-casual prices, but the portion was massive. It fed me twice, with enough left over for my boyfriend.

The total was around what I’d spend DoorDashing something half as fresh.

Say what you want about the price, but that’s dinner with value, especially when it stretches like this. Less

I’ve been let down more than once by “Maryland style” promises—but not this time. I finally made it to @mainstreet_taphousenmb in North Myrtle Beach, and it felt like coming home.

The Crab Cake & Shrimp Salad basket hit every nostalgic note: creamy, jumbo lump crab with barely any filler, and shrimp salad that tasted like the kind I’d grab in @oceancitymaryland

I paired it with their Bloody Mary, which could be a meal on its own—loaded and flavorful; the jalapeño poppers were an amazing addition.

But more than the food, it was the warmth that stood out. The hospitality here is the real deal. You’re not just a customer—you’re welcomed like family (& if you’re a @ravens fan, you’re considered VIP).

I’ll definitely be back. Less