South Carolina is steeped in great places to gather the troops for a nice meal, or simply sneak out with your S.O. for some “alone” time. Combine great food with a view of the Atlantic and the smell of the salt air, and you’re well on your way to the perfect dining experience. Try these 17 beachfront restaurants in South Carolina. They’re amazing and there’s something for every mood, from casual to fine dining. Enjoy…
- Ocean Front Bar & Grill - 100 9th St, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Yelp/Phil A. Located right in the heart of everything and steps away from the sandy beach. Ocean Front Bar & Grill dishes up great American fare. More info here.
- Sea Captain’s House - 3002 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Facebook/Sea Captain’s House The Sea Captain’s House is prime real estate on the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach. It’s also prime real estate for your tummy. All we can say is “delish!” More info here.
- BLU Restaurant & Bar - 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC
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Yelp/BLU Restaurant & Bar Chic and trendy restaurant at the Tides on Folly Beach. Tasty. More info here. Reservations suggested.
- Coast - 87 N Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Coast Oceanfront Dining Oceanfront dining on Hilton Head Island is limited. Coast offers high-end options with expertly prepared local seafood. More info here.
- Conch Cafe - 1870 N Waccamaw Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Facebook/Conch Cafe Steak, fresh seafood, American fare - on front beach. Nothin’ finer. More info here.
- Coda Del Pesce - 1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC
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Facebook/Coda Del Pesce Fine dining, the ocean and seafood served Italian-style. 3-for-3…I’m in - and off to the Isle of Palms. More info here.
- Locklears Beach City Grill - 101 E Arctic Ave, Folly Beach, SC
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Facebook/Locklear’s Beach City Grill Great food in a laid-back atmosphere with views of the Atlantic by way of Folly Beach. Who could ask for more? More info here.
- Austin’s Ocean One - 1 Norris Dr, Pawleys Island, SC
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Facebook/Austin’s Cabana Cafe and Ocean One Just when you thought fine dining couldn’t get any better…you have the big blue as your backdrop. Austin’s has it going on at the Litchfield Inn at Pawley’s Island. More info here.
- Pier 14 Restaurant & Lounge - 1306 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Facebook/PIER 14 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE That’s funny…I don’t remember taking this picture. Yet…this is EXACTLY what I would have ordered. Nirvana. At. Pier. 14. More info here.
- Banana Cabana - 1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC
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Facebook/Banana Cabana IOP Not in the mood for a linen tablecloth? You’re in the right place for casual beachfront dining on Isle of Palms. Time it right and you might get to enjoy some live music during dinner also. More info here.
- The Dunes House - 14 Dune House Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC
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Yelp/The Dunes House Check out the Dunes House at Palmetto Dunes for a great time, plus a tasty menu. More info here.
- Bummz Beach Cafe - 2002 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Yelp/Joel M The center of activity along this stretch of Myrtle Beach, Bummz is always hoppin’ with great American fare and a fun time. Time it right to enjoy live music out on the deck. More info here.
- Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill & Bar - 1120 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC
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Facebook/Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill & Bar Great American fare, including seafood favorites can be found on the Isle of Palms at Coconut Joe’s. The fabulous view of the Atlantic is a bonus. Those crab cakes look so good, I’m tempted to lick my screen. More info here.
- Landshark Bar & Grill - 1110 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Yelp/Shiela N. Kick back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere at Landshark. It’s not like you can ignore being in the heart of all the activity in Myrtle Beach. More info here.
- 8th Avenue Tiki Bar & Grill - 708 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC
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Facebook/8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill Located on the Boardwalk at Myrtle Beach and super popular. Juding by this huge burger, we can see why! More info here.
- Finn’s Island Grill - 102 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Island, SC
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Facebook/Finn’s Island Grill Refresh and refuel at Finn’s Island Grill on Edisto. Enjoy panoramic views of the big drink while you’re at it, too. More info here.
- Surf Diner - 11 S Ocean Blvd, Surfside Beach, SC
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Facebook/Surf Diner Makes no difference if you’re having breakfast, lunch or dinner…the view is always spectacular at Surf Diner. More info here.
South Carolina has a whopping 187 miles of coastline, so we couldn’t possibly list all of the beachfront restaurants in the Palmetto State. Is your favorite on this list? If not, feel free to add it in our comments! (Bonus points if you upload a photo of the outside of the restaurant so others can easily find it…)
Facebook/Ocean Front Bar & Grill
Yelp/Phil A.
Located right in the heart of everything and steps away from the sandy beach. Ocean Front Bar & Grill dishes up great American fare. More info here.
Facebook/Sea Captain’s House
The Sea Captain’s House is prime real estate on the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach. It’s also prime real estate for your tummy. All we can say is “delish!” More info here.
Yelp/Mary T.
Yelp/BLU Restaurant & Bar
Chic and trendy restaurant at the Tides on Folly Beach. Tasty. More info here. Reservations suggested.
Coast Oceanfront Dining
Oceanfront dining on Hilton Head Island is limited. Coast offers high-end options with expertly prepared local seafood. More info here.
Google Maps [streetview]
Facebook/Conch Cafe
Steak, fresh seafood, American fare - on front beach. Nothin’ finer. More info here.
Facebook/Coda Del Pesce
Fine dining, the ocean and seafood served Italian-style. 3-for-3…I’m in - and off to the Isle of Palms. More info here.
Facebook/Locklear’s Beach City Grill
Great food in a laid-back atmosphere with views of the Atlantic by way of Folly Beach. Who could ask for more? More info here.
Facebook/Austin’s Cabana Cafe and Ocean One
Just when you thought fine dining couldn’t get any better…you have the big blue as your backdrop. Austin’s has it going on at the Litchfield Inn at Pawley’s Island. More info here.
Facebook/PIER 14 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
That’s funny…I don’t remember taking this picture. Yet…this is EXACTLY what I would have ordered. Nirvana. At. Pier. 14. More info here.
Facbook/Banana Cabana IOP
Facebook/Banana Cabana IOP
Not in the mood for a linen tablecloth? You’re in the right place for casual beachfront dining on Isle of Palms. Time it right and you might get to enjoy some live music during dinner also. More info here.
Yelp/The Dunes House
Check out the Dunes House at Palmetto Dunes for a great time, plus a tasty menu. More info here.
Facebook/Bummz Beach Cafe
Yelp/Joel M
The center of activity along this stretch of Myrtle Beach, Bummz is always hoppin’ with great American fare and a fun time. Time it right to enjoy live music out on the deck. More info here.
Facebook/Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill & Bar
Great American fare, including seafood favorites can be found on the Isle of Palms at Coconut Joe’s. The fabulous view of the Atlantic is a bonus. Those crab cakes look so good, I’m tempted to lick my screen. More info here.
Yelp/Rio E.
Yelp/Shiela N.
Kick back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere at Landshark. It’s not like you can ignore being in the heart of all the activity in Myrtle Beach. More info here.
Facebook/8th Ave Tiki Bar & Grill
Located on the Boardwalk at Myrtle Beach and super popular. Juding by this huge burger, we can see why! More info here.
Facebook/Finn’s Island Grill
Refresh and refuel at Finn’s Island Grill on Edisto. Enjoy panoramic views of the big drink while you’re at it, too. More info here.
Facebook/Surf Diner
Makes no difference if you’re having breakfast, lunch or dinner…the view is always spectacular at Surf Diner. More info here.
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