9 Top-Rated Seafood Restaurants in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach didn’t earn its reputation as a seafood town by accident. Between the crab legs, the she-crab soup, and the fresh-off-the-boat catch, there’s no shortage of options — which also means there’s no shortage of opinions. Here are nine Myrtle Beach-area seafood spots locals and visitors rate highly, and present great post-round dining options for you and your group.
Hook & Barrel pairs serious volume with serious praise — nearly 1,800 reviews and still holding a 4.4 rating on Yelp. One reviewer summed up the draw simply: fresh, local seafood is “the star of the show.” Between the she-crab soup, the bourbon bacon starter, and a raw bar that draws a steady crowd, it’s easy to see why this Kings Highway spot is a go-to for both locals and visiting golf groups looking for a nice night out.
This Myrtle Beach seafood-and-cocktail spot punches well above its size, with a reputation that either holds its own or exceeds several bigger, more established names on this list. It’s proof that a smaller footprint doesn’t mean a smaller reputation.
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
Bimini’s has built a loyal following as both a working seafood market and a full-service oyster bar. It’s a favorite for anyone who wants their seafood as fresh as possible, with the option to cook it up right there.
Boil-style seafood is Tasty Crab House’s specialty, and it shows in the reviews — diners frequently call out the seafood boil bags loaded with shrimp, crab, and all the fixings as some of the best in town.
Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant
A Myrtle Beach institution since the late 1970s, Captain George’s all-you-can-eat seafood buffet remains one of the most-reviewed restaurants on this entire list. With over 2,300 Yelp reviews and counting, it’s the rare buffet-style seafood spot that’s kept both its crowds and its rating steady for decades.
One of the Grand Strand’s most established oceanfront seafood restaurants, Sea Captain’s House has been serving up she-crab soup and fresh local catch since the 1960s, and it shows in review volume across multiple platforms where thousands of diners have weighed in over the years. Reviewers consistently rave about the oceanfront view as much as the food, with many calling it a decades-long family tradition.
Mr. Fish Seafood Market & Grill
Part fish market, part restaurant, Mr. Fish lets you pick your catch straight from the case and have it cooked to order. Reviewers frequently call out the she-crab soup and the sheer freshness of the seafood as reasons this local, family-run spot has built such a devoted following. As with Sea Captain’s House, we’re citing this one on strong review sentiment rather than a confirmed exact star figure.
A casual, order-at-the-counter seafood spot in Murrells Inlet, The Fish Shak has built a reputation for hand-battered, made-to-order baskets at prices reviewers consistently call more than fair for the area.
A Myrtle Beach staple that pairs a seafood-heavy menu with steakhouse and Italian touches, Flamingo Grill has built a loyal following as a go-to spot for a bigger, more upscale dinner.
