Catch the Best Seafood Restaurants in North Myrtle Beach
If you love to sink your teeth into the sweet meat of shellfish and fresh catches, we’ve done a deep-dive into some of the best seafood restaurants in North Myrtle Beach resorts area. Our coastline has a bounty of them, so take your pick and dig in! These seafood restaurants in North Myrtle Beach offer fresh seafood, cold drinks, and a great dining experience for locals and visitors alike.
Rockefellers Raw Bar
3613 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach
For a unique experience reeling in seafood in North Myrtle Beach, try Rockefellers, known for their fun, casual atmosphere, raw oyster bar, and infamous steam kettles piled high with your choice of fresh, piping shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, or crawfish in Old Bay and beer, wine and garlic herb butter, marinara or Fra Diablo. The Seafood Platter at Rockefellers gives you a little bit of everything, including Flounder, Shrimp, and Scallops served fried, Cajun-spiced, or broiled. The house favorites are the Fish and Chips, Shrimp and Grits, Howie Hawaiian Tuna, Shrimp Scampi, and a Lobster Pot with a whole Maine Lobster!
Calabash Seafood Hut
1125 River Road, Calabash, N.C.
The Hut isn’t fancy, and they’re not apologizing for it. But you’ll be sorry if you don’t stop in for some of the best seafood in North Myrtle Beach (technically it’s just over the border in NC), from the bowl of oyster stew to the baskets of Calabash-style fish, shrimp, oysters, scallops, devil crab, French fries, slaw, and hushpuppies. The Seafood Hut has been in operation since 1969 in a casual setting, which makes it great for take-out on those busy beach days.
The Oyster Rock
9931 Nance St., Calabash, N.C.
This beautiful new restaurant that sits along the Calabash River not only serves up a picture-perfect ambiance, but also some of the most inventive seafood dishes, such as the Tuna Lagoona appetizer (seared, medium rare Ahi Tuna, chilled and thinly sliced and folded into three, crispy-fried wonton pockets filled with Asian slaw, diced mango, fresh cilantro and citrus crème) and the Deep Treasure entree, cast iron-sealed large diver scallops with a lemon risotto cake and lime beurre blanc. The Oyster Rock is also known for its Calabash Boil with Carolina shrimp, a snow crab cluster, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and kielbasa sausage with all the fixins.
SeaBlue Restaurant & Wine Bar
501 Highway 17 North, North Myrtle Beach
This sexy, award-winning restaurant focuses on sourcing local seafood in season and cooking with a classic French technique. A few musts are their to-die-for Seared Scallops appetizer with mushrooms and scallions, sesame seeds, and a wasabi crunch, and their signature Fruits of the Sea entrée, Maine lobster, New Bedford scallops and shrimp over lobster and vegetable risotto with lobster beurre blanc. SeaBlue changes its menu frequently to reflect the freshest seafood, seasonal produce and ingredients. The North Myrtle Beach restaurant is perfect for a special occasion or date night and reservations are strongly recommended.
Filet’s Waterfront
2120 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
Gorgeous views of the Harbourgate Marina, the happiest happy hour, and hand-rolled sushi are the perfect combination at this waterfront hotspot. If you prefer cooked fish, try the Stuffed Flounder stuffed with a homemade crab dressing, baked and finished with the house seafood sauce, or the Seafood Cioppino with shrimp, mussels, and clams in a Burgundy and tomato sauce over pasta. Other highlights at Filet’s are the Tuna Oscar, Seafood Platter, Grouper Piccata, and Salmon Ripieno with lobster dill cream. There is a variety of seating at the waterfront restaurant for all seasons.
Flying Fish Public Market and Grill
4744 U.S. 17 South (in Barefoot Landing), North Myrtle Beach
Prepare to be entertained at Flying Fish, where the staff takes turns throwing the fresh fish over the raw bar in the seafood market – you can even participate – before they prepare the freshest fish in town. Then take a seat and order one of the fresh catches, choose the preparation (Cajun-style, fire-grilled or Signature Preparation with goldfish-jalapeno breading), and choose a fish topping (garlic parmesan cream, Asian sesame glaze, honey lime butter, mango salsa, lemon cream, or Sriracha hot honey). Seafood lovers will love the freshly made Mahi dip served with Club Crackers as you sit down. The Crab and Shrimp nachos, Cracklin’ Calamari, and Charleston She Crab Soup are perfect starters for your delicious meal. Burn off your meal afterwards with a stroll around Barefoot Landing.
Crab Catchers on the Waterfront
4474 Water Front Ave., Little River
Known for its playful surroundings on the historic Little River waterfront and some of the most amazing crab legs in North Myrtle Beach, Crab Catchers will become your favorite place to feast and gather for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. The restaurant is dubbed as “not fancy just fresh” as reflected in its casual ambiance and great lunch and dinner options. They offer a long list of sandwiches, steamed from the sea, soups, salads, appetizers, and dinner specials. Fresh seafood options like fried grouper and North Carolina Flounder come lightly breaded and deep-fried and are served with hush puppies, cole slaw, and your choice of fries, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, steamed vegetables, or garlic red mashed potatoes.
Boardwalk Billy’s Restaurant
1407 13th Ave. North, North Myrtle Beach
At Boardwalk Billy’s, they just want you to relax, because it’s all good! They’ve got dinner covered! Local and visitors flock to this waterfront restaurant year-round. Choose from crab legs, fresh rolled sushi, fried seafood platters, shrimp baskets, steamed clams and oysters, and much more. There’s a little bit of something for everyone at Boardwalk Billy’s whose menu includes soups, nachos, wings, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and entrees. For “A Shuckin’ Good Time,” order the Famous Oyster Roast, Crab Leg Dinner, Low Country Boil, or a Steam Pot with oysters, clams, shrimp, crab legs, and even a lobster tail.
Platt’s Seafood
1104 Sea Mountain Highway, North Myrtle Beach
A fishing tradition since 1970, this seafood market offers everything under the sea delivered fresh off local boats, including shrimp, crab legs, calamari salad, flounder, oysters, clams, and just about any fresh seafood you can think of. It’s not a traditional sit-down restaurant, but it’s worth it to stop in and order your food to go, like their homemade crab cakes, clam strips, steamed seafood platters, Low Country Boils, and hushpuppies. Platt’s is open for both lunch and dinner.
Cape Fear Seafood Company
1386 Highway 17 N., North Myrtle Beach
Cape Fear Seafood Company opened its North Myrtle Beach location in 2024 and has been a crowd-pleaser since its first day. The casual seafood restaurant offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and a great kids’ menu. Guests love the mini crab cakes, Calamari Fitti, and Surf and Turf Chimichurri, which features filet tips, shrimp, blackening spices, and pineapple. Move on to the main courses, and you’ll find New Bedford Scallops, Snow Crab Legs, Figure 8 Stuffed Flounder, and Saltimbocca with the chef’s choice white fish wrapped in proscuitto on a bed of spinach with tomatoes, mushrooms, goat cheese, parmesan, and a demi-glace with lemon beurre blanc. The menu also includes a long list of salads, soups, platters, baskets, tacos, sandwiches, and desserts.
Mako’s Marina Bar & Grill
4492 Water Front Ave., Little River
Mako’s Marina Bar and Grill is located along the scenic waterfront in Little River. The seafood restaurant offers fresh seafood creations, cocktails, and fun in a beautiful setting. They pride themselves on “elevated flavors and coastal vibes,” and they certainly deliver with their ever-changing weekly menu. Craving bacon-wrapped scallops? Then check out their upscale version, which features U-10 Scallops with crispy pork belly, celery root puree, Tarragon pickled onion, and a honey-chile BBQ drizzle. Other Mako’s menu highlights include the Jerk Mahi, Big Tim’s Shrimp and Grits, Bayou Butter Shrimp, and Lobster Ravioli.
Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Market
930 Lake Arrowhead Rd., Myrtle Beach
Bimini’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Market is one of Myrtle Beach’s hottest seafood restaurants and has been serving the Grand Strand since 1985. The quaint oyster bar and market is tucked away off Lake Arrowhead Road in northern Myrtle Beach near the famous Restaurant Row section. Steampots, shellfish, oyster roasts, crab legs, and the catch of the day are all served with the world’s best hush puppies and your choice of sides. Stock up on fresh fish, jumbo shrimp, lobster tails, scallops, and more at the seafood market to create your own seafood feast at your oceanfront condo in North Myrtle Beach.
North Myrtle Beach Condos
If you’re fishing for somewhere to stay in town, check into these Condo-World resorts in North Myrtle Beach
Crescent Shores
Crescent Shores oceanfront resort features two-, three-, & four-bedroom condos in North Myrtle Beach with spacious floor plans, designer furnishings, master bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies. Property amenities at Crescent Shores that your family will enjoy include an oceanfront pool, lazy rive,r and kiddie pool.
Windy Hill Dunes
Windy Hill Dunes features beautiful oceanfront three- and four-bedroom condos, as well as 3,000-square-foot penthouses. Each spacious layout is wall-to-wall luxury, from the master bedrooms to the living and dining areas. But your accommodations here won’t be the only memorable parts of your North Myrtle Beach vacation; you’ll also love the paradise of oceanfront pools, lazy river, Jacuzzi, and kiddie pool.
