5 Under-the-Radar Myrtle Beach Restaurants Your Golf Group Needs to Know About

August 3, 2015

Bumstead's Pub is one of Myrtle Beach's best undiscovered restaurantsMost people are familiar with Aspen Grille, New York Prime, Sea Captain’s House and some of the area’s more prominent eateries. But the Grand Strand is home to nearly 2,000 restaurants, so it’s impossible to know them all when you only visit a couple times per year.

That’s what we are here for. After surveying well-fed locals, we offer our list of the 5 best Myrtle Beach restaurants you likely haven’t eaten at.

1. Fire and Smoke Gastropub is not only of the area’s hidden gems, it’s an upper tier restaurant. Fire & Smoke serves full entrées but is best known for it’s small plates. The duck confit nachos, pork belly and stuffed pepper with crab meat are all outstanding. It’s a little pricier than the other members of this list (expect to spend at least $30) but its well worth it.

2. If you are looking to eat at Market Common, don’t hesitate to drift away from the Town Center to Toffino’s Italian Bakery & Deli, which is less than 1/2-mile away. The pizza is among the area’s best and the steak and cheese sub is a personal favorite. The bakery doesn’t disappoint with an assortment of dessert offerings.

3. We’ve profiled Simply Southern before but it’s worth revisiting. Typically buffet food is best avoided, but Simply Southern, a smokehouse specializing in barbeque, is the very notable exception. Whether you want the mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens or pork, everything is made fresh. If for no other reason, go to decide whether you like the banana pudding or the peach cobbler better.

4. If your group wants to watch the game along with a cold drink and a good meal, Bumstead’s Pub is your place. Just blocks from the beach on 10th Avenue North, Bumstead’s is the companion restaurant of Dagwood’s (the area’s best sub shop) and it complements a great beer selection outstanding food.

5. The biggest “sleeper” on this list Sobaya Japanese Bistro, which is just off 38th Avenue North. The food is as good as the restaurant is small. You will never find Sobaya if you aren’t looking but it’s worth seeking out. You can’t go wrong with the hibachi or Asian bbq ribs. One word of caution, if you have a large group, order takeout.