12 Fun Restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC for an Unforgettable Feast

Myrtle Beach is a pretty fun place to be – with miles of coast, countless places to find fresh seafood, and boardwalk attractions galore, it’s no wonder you want your dining experience to live up to the rest of your trip. Luckily for hungry beachgoers everywhere, we’ve rounded up some of the most fun, unique restaurants in The Grand Stand for everyone to enjoy.

So if you’re looking for a fun place to refuel after a day of catching rays or exploring Ripley’s Aquarium, we’ve got you covered.

Today, just like everyday we have exactly what you are looking for. This list includes:

• Family-friendly theme restaurants
• Restaurants that are right on the water
• Fun restaurants with live entertainment

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1. Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show

The “Most Fun Place to Eat” in Myrtle Beach

8907 N Kings Hwy | The Dunes | piratesvoyage.com

Are ye ready to set sail? Join Blackbeard and his Quartermaster for a thrilling adventure on land, on deck, in water, and high above the crowd. This indoor show includes mermaids, tropical birds, and thrills you won’t forget. Not to mention, the four-course pirate feast, which includes:

• Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Buccaneer Biscuit
• Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Chicken)
• Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham
• Cob O’ Buttery Corn
• Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese
• Apple O’ Me Eye Pie
• Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee

“I love this place! What's better than dinner and a live show?! Food is yummy for the experience, most of it is finger food, show is fun, keeps you engaged and excited throughout. There's a pre show where you can shop around, have a drink, and hangout. It's a fun experience especially if you've never done this!” – Yelp Review

2. Hurricanes Daiquiri Bar

The Nostalgic Fun of Building Your Own Slushie Flavor, But with A Boozy Twist

916 N Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach Boardwalk | hurricanesmb.com 

Think back to your childhood, a time when there was no greater thrill than the sight of a soda fountain – or even better, the slushie machine at the gas station – with all of its flavors just ready to get mixed into the craziest concoction you could come up with. That, dear reader, is the same vibe we get from Hurricanes Daiquiri Bar on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.

Choose from a variety of specialty daiquiri options, or get creative and build your own from the bottom up. While you sit and sip your drink, you can enjoy tasty fried bites like the bangin shrimp, conch fritters, or your classic chicken tenders.

“This place is a little gem located on the boardwalk. Not huge in size but they do offer indoor and outdoor seating. Located inside is a wall full of daiquiri machines which you can mix flavors if you like.” - Yelp Review

3. Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant

Nothing Says Fun Quite Like Oceanfront Views

600 N Ocean Blvd | Ocean Blvd | sharkeysclub.com

No one wants to interrupt their fun in the sun, but sometimes you’ve gotta stop to refuel so that your next dip in the waves or game of beach volleyball can be just as good as the first. When you need to grab some grub before starting in on your world-class sand sculpture design, Sharkey’s Oceanfront Restaurant is just steps away.

Upstairs, guests can enjoy fresh seafood and beautiful views of the water – trust us when we say you should try to time your visit for sunset. But you can also relax downstairs with Sharkey’s oceanfront bar. Either way, you’ll love the laid-back vibe, and visitors can’t say enough good things about their experience.

“Perfect ocean view meal. Flounder was great! Strawberry daiquiri was perfect, fun place with great food.” - Yelp Review 

4. Dino Land Cafe

Have Some Family Fun at This Dino-Themed Restaurant on Kings Highway

1012 S Kings Hwy | Myrtle Beach | dinolandcafe.com 

When you’re searching for fun things to do in Myrtle Beach, many of the options are 21+. Not this one. Dino Land Cafe is the perfect spot if you’ve got little ones in tow or if you simply want to live out your childhood dream of eating lunch with t-rex.

The Caribbean-style food is sure to satisfy kids and adults alike, and adult beverages are available. However the stars of the show at DinoLand Cafe are certainly the costumed dinosaur actors who meet and greet with guests during their stay! 

“My son absolutely loves dinosaurs so when we came across this place while on a family vacation, it was a no brainer. It exceeded my expectations for sure.  Ever so often the huge dinosaur displays move.  So cute! I think it was too much of a distraction where my kids didn't even want to eat their food lol. ” - Yelp Review 

5. The Hangout

Food, Fun, and Live Entertainment for the Whole Family

1181 Celebrity Cir | Broadway at the Beach | thehangout.com/hangout-myrtle-beach

The Hangout is a place to kick back and relax. Enjoy a swashbuckling breakfast adventure (complete with treasure hunt) or listen to free live music. Other events include foam parties, bingo, and more. Keep an eye out for unconventional decor – like Hotwheels racing around the door frame, wish walls, and rubber ducky collections. 

“What a great place!!! We went for the Bingo game on a Monday night. It was music bingo and fun to play, especially as a whole family!! The food was good. Loved the old lunch boxes on the wall and it brought back many memories for all of it.”

6. Polynesian Fire

Get the Traditional Hawaiian Luau Experience without Leaving Myrtle Beach

6803 N Ocean Blvd | Ocean Blvd | polynesianfire.com 

Plane tickets to Hawaii are expensive, particularly in this economy. Luckily, you can get the authentic Polynesian luau experience without departing from the continental states at Polynesian Fire in Myrtle Beach. Check in starts daily at 6pm, and by 6:30pm dinner service and live performance have gotten underway. 

Visitors can eat their fill of all the traditional luau foods – pork, chicken, fish, and more – along with plenty of sides like macaroni salad, veggies, dessert, iced tea, lemonade, soft drinks, and even adult beverages if you have cash on hand.

The show is in an open air building – you’ve got a roof overhead in case of sprinkles, but you’re still open to those Myrtle Beach breezes that sweep in off the water.

“Great family fun,very entertaining show!! Family run & cast is amazingly polite, talented & funny. While this isn't Hawaii , the venue is classically dated , the overall experience does take you away to the South Pacific islands ! The Buffett is good, dessert excellent, opportunity to enjoy a cocktail at the small limited bar.” - Yelp Review 

7. Riga-Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Immersive Dinner Shows for Everyone to Enjoy

1329 N Kings Hwy | Main St | rigatonysdinnershow.com

The crisp salads, tomato bisque, manicotti, and hand-piped cannoli aren’t the stars of this show – that would be the pulse pounding murder mystery that unfolds throughout the meal! Employ all five senses as you enjoy the “killer” fun of mysteries themed after the wild west, the roaring twenties, and more.

“We had such a fun time at this show! Staff/actors were awesome, interactive, made the night a memorable experience.Food was good, servers friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend for a good time!” – Yelp Review

8. Coconut Charlie’s Pool Bar and Grill

Enjoy Delicious, Reasonably Priced Resort Fare at the Grill or the Pool Bar

520 N Ocean Blvd | Oceanfront | coconutcharliesmyrtlebeach.com

Conveniently located in the bottom floor of the Hilton HomeWood Suites in Oceanfront, you’ll want to swing by this eatery or order it for room service again and again. The shrimp dishes are popular for good reason, but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu – from salads to tacos to pizzas to sides.

“The dining room is casual, oceanfront, great service, every menu selection has been excellent, even the cheese pizza which my kids raved about. I personally loved the shrimp your way with coconut rice. I've eaten in many restaurants all over the world and this lives up to the Hilton Quality standards.” – Yelp Review

9. Hook & Barrel

Enjoy Your Next Meal Under the Sea for a Fun Restaurant Experience in Myrtle Beach

8014 N Kings Hwy | Arcadian Shores | hookandbarrelrestaurant.com

Have you ever wanted to sip cocktails under the sea? Same. Now you can live your best mermaid or merman life at Hook & Barrel. This wine bar focuses on procuring locally sourced ingredients, so you can feel good about supporting local farmers and fishermen, too. 

Visitors love the fun atmosphere, and there are plenty of delicious options on the menu to choose from. Personally, we think everything’s a little more fun with bacon. The bourbon bacon appetizer is a great addition to any meal, and visitors can’t stop raving about the baked Alaska for dessert.

“We decided to go to the hook and barrel because it's a wine bar. The unexpected was that they are a very green company, and everything is locally sourced. The atmosphere is fun and light, the service impressive and the food outstanding. This is a must see for anyone in town.” - Yelp Review 

10. Pier 14

Upgrade Your Next Meal in Myrtle Beach with Views of the Water You Won’t Get Anywhere Else

1306 N Ocean Blvd | Myrtle Beach Boardwalk | pier14.com 

When you’re at the beach – particularly if you aren’t a local – one of the most exciting (and relaxing) things you can do is sit back and watch the waves. Pier 14 takes wave-watching to a whole new level – it’s the only restaurant in Myrtle Beach that’s actually located on a pier, out overtop the water. 

Enjoy fresh seafood and fantastic views at this family-owned restaurant for a fun evening unlike anything else in town. 

“Fun atmosphere on the pier seating are good music and decent food. Scallops were very tender and the fish sandwich was good. Server Gavin was excellent. Would return.” - Yelp Review 

11. The Landing at The Boathouse

Drive Your Boat Right Up to the Dock for Live Music + Good Vibes

201 Fantasy Harbor Blvd | Forestbrook | landingmb.com 

The Landing at The Boathouse is one of Myrtle Beach’s most unique restaurants. Where else can you drive your boat up to listen to (free!) live music? For landlubbers, there’s casual dining indoors or three outdoor bar options including a covered patio and a tiki bar located under a 100+ year old willow tree. If that doesn’t tell you what an interesting little gem this spot is, you might just have to stop in and check it out for yourself!

“Cute little concert spot! The bartenders are awesome! The inside is fun and the outside is mellow but I could see being fun during a day concert! A plus - it's a dog friendly bar all days excepts on Sundays.” - Yelp Review 

12. Crocodile Rocks Dueling Piano Bar

Get Ready For Live Piano Music… They Even Take Requests

1318 Celebrity Cir | Broadway at the Beach | crocrocksduelingpianos.com

What could be more fun than a little friendly competition? Located within Broadway at the Beach, Crocodile Rocks Dueling Piano bar promises dinner and a show that you won’t soon forget. Doors open at 7pm every day of the week, and by 8pm performers have taken the stage. This 21+ venue fills up fast, so if you want to be sure you’ve got a seat be sure to call ahead and make arrangements with the office Monday-Friday between 9am and 3pm.

There’s a reason Crocodile Rocks has been voted Best Live Entertainment Venue in Myrtle Beach – sip on some cocktails, and bring some extra fives along. For tips, the players take requests!

“So so so much fun!! This place is such a blast & a must go when you go to Broadway on the Beach! Bring cash because there's always a cover & for song requests.” - Yelp Review 

That’s it for our list of fun restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC.

There you have it! All the best rated fun restaurants you can find in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is a major hub of business and commerce so it isn’t easy to narrow down the list of great fun restaurants to only what can fit in this post. But just from what we gathered for you here today you’ll be sure to find a location that's convenient for you with plenty of excellent options. 

And remember, if you or someone you love is out in Myrtle Beach, we marked off which fun restaurants accept convenient GiftYa digital gift cards. You can use them at any of the locations we indicated on this list today. But even if you choose a fun restaurant that doesn’t accept GiftYa, you’re still sure to have a great time at any of these top-rated spots. Myrtle Beach and GiftYa definitely have something to offer.