Best Seafood Restaurants Near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk winds nearly two miles through the heart of downtown, hugging the coastline and serving up some of the best views—and bites—on the beach.
With so many restaurants just steps from the sand, choosing where to eat can feel like its own adventure, especially when you’re craving seafood.
That’s where this list comes in. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite spots for fresh, flavorful, and often local seafood along the Boardwalk and nearby.
So go ahead, dive in and discover your new go-to seafood stop on your next beach getaway.
On The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
910 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
With four area locations, Dirty Don's Oyster Bar and Grill is a "Key West" style restaurant that features everything from fresh oysters on the half shell to hot wings to great burgers and grilled steaks. Don't miss the famous "Dirty Don's Dunkin' Pot" with a pot full of shellfish, corn on the cob and hot sausage and potatoes. Locals and visitors alike has Dirty Don's on the their "must list.
1110 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
LandShark Bar and Grill offers just the right amount of seafood dishes on the menu. The Margaritaville sister restaurant is located right next door to the SkyWheel which makes it the perfect stop for a bite to eat before or after your ride! Check out their peel and eat shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning, fish tacos with the blackened fish of the day or the famous Seafood Lettuce wraps with shrimp, crab and lobster seafood salad and garnishes.
100 9th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC
Ocean Front Bar and Grill has been around since 1948 – long before the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk was ever built! The corner restaurant has amazing ocean views and has plenty of great seafood options on their menu. Highlights include Conch Fritters, Shrimp and Crab Dip, Fresh Grouper Tacos and a Seafood Platter with domestic oysters, flathead flounder and large shrimp.
1306 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
At the northern end of the Boardwalk, you’ll find Pier 14 Restaurant and Lounge – a staple in Myrtle Beach since 1986. Start off with Seared Ahi Tuna or a cup of the Carolina Clam Chowder with potatoes and smoky bacon. The main courses include many sandwich options like the Grouper Reuben and Salmon BLT and entrees like Filet of Grouper or the Flounder served lightly fried or sauteed.
1210 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach
Whether you’re looking for a fresh fish entrée, steam pot or seafood tower, RipTydz Oceanfront Grille has you covered! Go all out and order The Rip Tyde Seafood Bar Tower with a dozen raw oysters, half pound of peel and eat shrimp, a one-pound whole Maine lobster, Dungeness crab cluster, King Crab cluster and smoked salmon (market price). Other items include Blackened Shrimp and Beer Cheese Pub Chips, Shrimp and Grits and a Coastal Fried Platter with a little bit of everything.
Second Avenue Pier, Myrtle Beach
Wicked Tuna offers amazing seafood dishes with some of the best views in Myrtle Beach! Located at the Second Avenue Pier along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, they specialize in shareable apps like Oysters Rockefeller, Wicked Shrimp and Bang Bang Grouper. For your entrée select the fresh Catch of the Day prepared in a Fish and Chips order or as Piccatta with lemon butter and capers. The seafood comes straight from “hook to plate” at Wicked Tuna!
Near the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
2002 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
Bummz Beach Café has been a popular spot for both locals and visitors for years and years and is the northern most restaurant on our list. It’s the perfect spot to grab a quick bite to eat and watch the waves roll in from your table. If you’re craving seafood order the Groupa Fingers with your favorite sauce or fresh, steamed shrimp served in a quarter pound, half pound or full pound plate. They also offer fish tacos, a Mahi sandwich and Boom Boom Shrimp.
1205 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach
Not only is Beach House Bar and Grill great for people watching along Ocean Boulevard, they also serve up some tasty seafood dishes! Take your pick from steamed Alaskan crab legs, bacon-wrapped scallops, grilled Mahi Mahi or grilled Ocean Salmon (and much more!) all served with a Caesar salad and your choice of side. Beach House strives to serve only the freshest, local seafood whenever possible.
919 Broadway St., Myrtle Beach
Tucked away in a quiet location downtown, Mrs. Fish Seafood Grill is a hit with locals for their amazing daily lunch menu including fresh shrimp, salmon, grouper, Mahi or tuna served blacked, Cajun-style, lemon pepper or BBQ with two sides. They also serve dinner with hits like crab cakes, coconut shrimp, homemade seafood gumbo and rice and steamed mussels or shrimp.
101 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
If you like your seafood fresh and your atmosphere fun, Noizy Oysters brings the coastal chaos in the best way possible. Just steps from the Boardwalk, this lively spot is known for steamed shellfish buckets, spicy seafood boils, and of course, oysters—raw, grilled, or Rockefeller’d. With a laid-back vibe, cold drinks, and a menu stacked with beach-town favorites, Noizy Oysters is a must for anyone craving a no-frills, flavor-packed seafood experience right in the heart of Myrtle Beach.
300 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
The Original Shucker’s Raw Bar is located just a couple blocks off the Boardwalk along Kings Highway and is known for its daily happy hour with oyster specials and plenty of seafood specialties. You can order your oysters steamed, fried, raw or baked in one of three ways! Try a Steam Pot with one pound of crab legs, six oysters, six clams, six mussels, a quarter pound of shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage – YUM!
411 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
Seafood World is a Boardwalk-area classic known for its all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, packed with everything from snow crab legs and fried shrimp to oysters, clams, and Southern sides. Not into the buffet scene? They also offer made-to-order platters straight from the kitchen. Whether you’re on a seafood mission or just trying to feed the whole crew without breaking the bank, this spot delivers a boatload of variety just a few blocks from the beach.
Ashlee Carson grew up in Northwest Ohio but has lived in Myrtle Beach since graduating from the University of Central Florida in Spring of 2006 with a B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations. She was a former Public Relations intern at the Chamber of Commerce in the Summer of 2005 where her excitement for writing about Myrtle Beach began. Ashlee has two children, and loves boating, the beach, fishing and exploring everything the Grand Strand has to offer.