Seafood Guide to Myrtle Beach
Fresh seafood is part of the Myrtle Beach experience, from shrimp and grits overlooking the ocean to fresh fish, oysters and seafood platters along the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. Across the Grand Strand, you’ll find everything from casual fish shacks and seafood buffets to waterfront restaurants and chef-driven coastal cuisine.
Whether you’re looking for an oceanfront breakfast, a memorable dinner, an all-you-can-eat seafood feast or fresh seafood to prepare yourself, these spots offer a taste of what makes dining at The Beach special.
Where to Find Great Seafood in Myrtle Beach
Start With Breakfast by the Ocean
Sea Captain’s House has been a Myrtle Beach dining tradition for decades, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from its oceanfront location. Start the morning with Southern breakfast favorites and seafood-inspired dishes while taking in views of the Atlantic. Later in the day, the menu shifts toward fresh seafood, steaks and longtime favorites like she-crab soup, making Sea Captain’s a destination well beyond breakfast..
Standout Seafood in Myrtle Beach
For a seafood experience that feels distinctly Myrtle Beach, Hook & Barrel is a standout. The fish and wine house focuses on sustainably sourced seafood, seasonal ingredients and creative coastal cuisine. Fresh catch, oysters, seafood towers and crab cakes are among the specialties, while the signature Steam Galley lets diners watch dishes such as the restaurant’s popular she-crab soup being prepared. Hook & Barrel has also earned national recognition for both its food and hospitality.
For seafood with an ocean view, The Wicked Tuna at 2nd Avenue Pier brings its Hook-to-Plate approach to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Seafood sourced from the restaurant’s own fishing fleet joins sushi, steaks and other coastal dishes, all served overlooking the Atlantic.
Bubba’s Fish Camp & Smokehouse offers a more casual take, pairing fried and grilled seafood with in-house smoked barbecue, ribs and chicken. Nearby, RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar combines seafood and coastal favorites with multi-level views of the beach and Boardwalk.
Make Room for a Myrtle Beach Seafood Buffet
Seafood buffets are part of the Myrtle Beach dining experience, especially for families and groups who want to sample a little of everything.
The Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood features an extensive buffet with fried, broiled and steamed seafood, including shrimp, oysters, scallops, flounder, crab cakes and more, along with plenty of non-seafood choices.
Seafood World serves a large Calabash-style buffet featuring seafood, snow crab legs, steaks and a wide range of sides and other selections. Both are good options when everyone at the table wants something different or when you simply want to build your own seafood feast.
Explore the Seafood Capital of South Carolina
A seafood guide to the Grand Strand wouldn’t be complete without Murrells Inlet. Known as the Seafood Capital of South Carolina, the historic fishing village is home to waterfront restaurants, fresh catches and views across the salt marsh.
Hot Fish Club connects today’s dining experience with the area’s long seafood history. The restaurant traces its roots to the original Hot and Hot Fish Club, which dates to the late 1700s, and today serves fresh seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting.
Along the MarshWalk, Drunken Jack’s is a longtime favorite for fresh local seafood, steaks and its well-known hushpuppies with honey butter, all overlooking the inlet and marina. The Wicked Tuna adds fresh seafood and sushi to the mix, while Dead Dog Saloon offers a casual waterfront atmosphere, seafood, live entertainment and views of the marsh.
With several restaurants within an easy walk of one another, the MarshWalk is also a great choice when your group hasn’t decided exactly what kind of seafood it wants before arriving.
Find Seafood Beyond Central Myrtle Beach
There are plenty of seafood stops elsewhere along the Grand Strand, too.
In Surfside Beach, Bubba’s Fish Shack serves Southern-style seafood near the beach, including fried shrimp, catfish, flounder and other casual favorites.
Farther north at Barefoot Landing, Big Chill Island House pairs waterfront views of the Intracoastal Waterway with island-inspired and coastal flavors. Indoor, patio and rooftop seating make it an especially appealing option when the view is just as important as the meal.
Buy Fresh Seafood to Prepare Yourself
Prefer to cook during your stay? Seven Seas Seafood Market in Murrells Inlet is a convenient option for picking up fresh seafood to take back to a vacation rental, condo or campground.
Looking for even more choices? Explore our full Seafood Restaurants guide to find more places to enjoy fresh catches and coastal cuisine throughout the Myrtle Beach area.
