The name of the game with Hamburger Joe's is "expectations." Think "hamburger joint, local…read morerestaurant in a small town, great, solid, palate-pleasing food, and a take me back atmosphere." No reservations and cash only are a couple of additional things you have to know before you go. The wait can be long. We waited a little less than an hour. You can visit the bar and get a thirst quencher while you wait outside, or just wait. Service was lightning fast once we were seated. And the prices are very reasonable. No dessert menu but Native Joe's ice cream and coffee is right across the parking lot. Hamburger Joe's is a great casual restaurant with just enough ambiance to make you feel you slipped back in time

Hi Everyone, Well,…read morewhat are you supposed to do when a hamburger chef (yea, I know, sounds like I don't get out very much), squashes your burger so flat it appears paper thin? You eat it and say, "Thank you, Sir. Can I please have another?" You will want another Burger, BBQ, wings, etc... because your tastebuds will be tingling your glad news, your stomach will be trumpeting its admiration for your selection, and that savoy aroma will be enticing and teasing all your senses, "You want another burger, don't you? You know you do. It's Ok we're at the beach, taking long walks, swimming in the ocean, getting up early to walk on the beach again, and then swim in the ocean. Go ahead, you know you want another, get it, we'll be fine." Your Stomach now chimes in with, "You know this is not going to stop until you have another of Joe's delicious smash burgers, don't you? Look, I like you, you feed me good food, keep me relatively flat, and while there is no six pack anymore, you've drank a few. Go ahead and have another burger because this won't stop until you do." And now all your senses are chanting in unison, "Burger, Burger, Burger,..." as you look up at your friendly, polite, and cute Server (ouch, that hurts honey. Well, she was cute, I'm only being accurate. Ouch, I told that hurts) and say "Yes, I'd like another Burger, please." Our Server was humorous, smiling, excellent, efficient, and respectful. But you know I can't that other word. But she was, oh so cute (Can you please stop that it really hurts). And so it goes, at Joe's. Because all their food has a very appealing, down home taste that makes you want more. How I know? Because our party ate everything on the menu, and everybody was raving about how much they enjoyed their meals. Yes, that is plural because some, had two meals. While driving up to Joe's, parking your golf cart, and walking up the stairs of this log cabin like restaurant, it is impressive, and unique for a Burger Joint in my experience. When you walk in the cabin ambience is simple but comfortable and laid back. However, it pales in comparison to the awesome food and beer selection, if you are so inclined. You will like that you're at the beach, flip flops, swimsuits, and Cowboy hats, which is a hoot of course, but all are welcome at Joe's. So get your big wagon, hitch the horse up, gather the children, ya know, yours, mine, and ours, the relatives, even the ones you don't talk to anymore, and direct your buggy to Joe's because you will be so thrilled, satisfied, and happy you did. As you hear, "Well he maybe ignorant but he knows good food." And after your delicious meal, you may do a double take when looking at the bill. No, not because it is high, but because it's so economical. That's right, great food, good time, and remember, you're not driving it's a horse drawn wagon, or golf cart, so let the kiddies have some fun as you sit back, put your arm around your favorite Gal and just as you both start to kiss, you'll yell "No, don't hit the car, please don't hit the car, what is wrong with you?" as your ten year old driver looks back at you with her big baby blues and says "I have the wheel now Daddy, don't be back seat driver. Isn't that what you tell Mommy?" And so it goes, at Joe's. Enjoy!

Great view on the patio. We came for a late dinner and enjoyed the sunset. The picnic table they…read moresat us at was covered in ants so we moved to a table with chairs. Our server was very busy but so nice. They were attentive and did the best they could with how many table they had. Cheese bites were phenomenal. Everyone at our table devoured them. I had the grouper and fries and it was okay. Someone else got the smash burger and ranted and raved about how good it was. Other than being too busy and under staffed - no complaints. Might come back.

Read the reviews about burgers so I decided to get one with onion rings. The burger was a basic…read moreone. Nothing exciting at all- but I did only order a classic cheese burger. Came with extended family and we were seated quickly. They were out of 1/2 the specialty beer on the menu. One person in our group got the fish & chips and said the fish was really good. My husband got the shrimp po' boy and really loved the sauce. It was STUFFED with giant fried shrimp. We had fried zucchini which was good, but it seemed like those and the onion rings were all batter/ breading with very little inside. Lots of crunch to both though. It's a dive bar type feel, but good for kids. Free peanuts so those with allergies should beware. Staff was friendly. Service was quick. If you like fried food or just want basics- this is for you.

Picked up food here to bring home for a quick dinner. Cheesesteaks, chicken wings, cheeseburger,…read morefries, onion rings and mozzarella sticks. The gentleman taking our order whom we are also met with when picking up was super nice. The establishment is actually much larger inside than it appears from the outside. They have a little bar area when you first walk in or you can get some alcohol and then tables in the back. Looked clean and inviting. After just a couple minute ride home sadly half our meal was cold and quite un appetizing. The cheeseburger was still nice and warm, the cheese steak had a good amount of meat, cheese and pepper and onion ratio and was also warm and quite good. The chicken wings delicious. The mozzarella sticks were so so as they were not in their typical breading, but I believe a beer batter, which gave it a little bit of a unique taste. They were however, cold as were the onion rings, which had a lot of potential and the fries. We did not eat them, but instead heated them up in the air fryer the next day and were able to enjoy them in that way. They would probably have decent if we were to eat at the actual restaurant, but I wouldn't pick up from here again unless I was just getting a burger.

Woah... this hole in the wall is some of the best burgers around. Juicy and flavorful, the burger…read moreset the level for others to hope to attain. Amazingly the frys were also 10/10. Onion rings were 8/10.While lite on amenities and space, it is clean. I will definitely be back!!

Food was very good, all 4 of us were happy. Service flowed…read moresmoothly as well. A casual, yet slightly upscale vibe. We enjoyed our night, would go back.

Found using the Yelp app. Lot of good reviews. It's a relatively small place and clientele seems…read morelocals vs tourists. Server was great. Took our beverage orders, returned quickly with those and water. She told us the specials which we passed on. Fred ordered fried oysters platter, I ordered an à la carte crab cake and oysters Rockefeller. Our food arrived quickly. Fried oysters were plentiful and crispy. House made chips were crunchy and delicious. My crab cake was wonderful - as close to a Maryland crab cake as I've had in a long time. Lump crab, very little bread crumbs, pan fried and served with a dollop of hollandaise. It needed some Old Bay seasoning. The Rockefeller Oysters were delicious. Plump oysters topped with spinach and Hollandaise. They need a splash of Pernod and would be 5 star. We split a piece of house made peanut butter pie for dessert. It wasn't good. Way too sweet and very soupy. Tasted like a cool whip recipe. Our tab was reasonable and we left our server a generous tip. We recommended the restaurant to numerous people we knew back at the hotel. I'd definitely return!

Great bbq , burnt ends were awesome. Service was very…read moreefficient and pleasant. Definitely recommend the Mac and cheese

Man I wanted this to be a 4 or5 star place. It had the potential. The vibe is awesome. The…read morebartender was amazing. The menu looks good. The brisket was a solid four out of five. The kielbasa was a two out of five and the mac & cheese was a zero out of five. They did have a nice bourbon and beer selection, but I just can't give it above three stars because of how bad the Kabasa and the mac & cheese tasted. The mac & cheese should be taken off the menu

We flew all the way from Cali to get a good plate of home cooked Southern food. Growing up in the…read more'Sipps, I really missed my Fried Chicken & collard greens. We each got the Mama Todd's dinner plate. Loved everything on it, & I asked for sweet butter to slather on my cornbread + half and half of the Sweet Tea. I also got the Lima beans and mac and cheese for the side. Service was pretty quick for a party of five, and we were seated within 20-30 min at most. Grabbed a Pinot Grigio and a beer at the side bar while we waited. They brought out hush puppies when we sat down, & those lasted about 30 seconds at our table :) The staff was simply wonderful; We also asked the hostess to help us take a family pic outside before we left. They have a cute shop where you can pick up a t-shirt as a souvenir- which I had to do because I LOVE THIS PLACE. If this was close to me, I would eat here every weekend. The prices are reasonable, the food is wonderful, and the staff was kind and hospitable. There are many places to eat in Myrtle Beach, but we love supporting local businesses that are family owned. If you're craving fried chicken or country fried steak with all the fixin' on the side, look no further. Fantastic place for locals and tourists. Cheers

Update: The Shack is one of my favorite restaurants for home…read morecooking. We got there around 1 pm and waited for over 30 minutes for a table. That's how popular the restaurant is! I got the chicken and dumplings with three sides: one side was peanut butter pie which was delicious. The lunch meal also includes a beverage and bread corn bread or a store bought cold roll. Get the corn bread! It's so tasty! Service was good, and the restaurant was busy.

We sat at the bar and received great service throughout our visit. We ordered drinks that were…read moredefinitely worth the money, they were strong and well made. There was also live music playing, which really brought the place to life and made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. For food, we ordered the shrimp meal and the gumbo soup. The gumbo was delicious and packed with meat, very hearty and flavorful. My only complaint is that I asked for less meat due to an upset stomach, but they weren't able to accommodate that, which I understand. The crackers served with the soup also tasted a bit old and off. The shrimp, however, was very tasty and enjoyable. We attempted to visit LuLus on Thursday, but they were closed due to A/C issues. We came back on Friday and were glad we did. The staff was incredibly friendly and kind from the moment we arrived. They also have a cute shop attached to the restaurant where I was able to get some Aloe Vera to help ease my sunburn, which was super convenient. Would highly recommend!

The drinks are nothing to write home about. Which is funny considering it has the bar vibe…read more Don't order the bucket for two, it tastes like Hawaiian Punch, very sweet and no trace of alcohol. I had the "rum runner", a drink I have had many, many times. It tasted nothing like it. It was drinkable but had I have gotten to taste before, I would not have ordered

Another fantastic meal at River City Cafe! This is a must-visit stop during every Myrtle Beach…read morevacation for our family. The service was absolutely top-notch. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and truly made the experience even better. Between the four of us, we ordered several different burgers, and every one of them was excellent. Great flavor, cooked perfectly, and served hot and fresh. It's hard to beat a great burger after a day at the beach, and River City Cafe never disappoints. Already looking forward to our next visit!

We decided to come here to eat for something quick before we went to Broadway. I got a bacon smash…read moreburger without the bun and sweet potato fries. It was pretty good but it tasted like meat and cheese. Didn't have a lot of flavor. I loved the sweet potato fries because I usually prefer nothing on them anyways. Nice crunch to them as well. I had tasted my daughters fried shrimp and they were seasoned well and were way better than whatever else everyone had. I also tried my sister in laws onion rings. They were a 6/10. Breading was good but was falling off and the onion rings were huge. They'd be better if cut little smaller and thinner.

The food was great. The service was too! Get the egg rolls! We did the sampler of 5 and tried all…read moreof them. Very worth it! Our server was so sweet and had the best recommendations. If we get the chance while here, we will go back.

Always a solid experience. Best dining option within walking distance of Kingston Plantation. The…read moreshrimp tacos are subtle but just really good. Great drinks, fantastic service and pet-friendly patio.

7-2-26 11:30 am Sweet…read moreHeat Shrimp Grilled Chicken Sandwich, house slaw, & FF Pastrami Sandwich Pittsburgh Style Blueberry Cheesecake 5 Stars for Maddie on Service!!! She had great recommendations as this was our first time in! She was trained well, professional, and very cute! Everything we had was OUTSTANDING!!! Chef is king here. We're from Baltimore, so we are extremely picky about cuisine. This is a SOLID stop and we will definitely be back! Sanitation and atmosphere was great! Tons of TVs and great 80's & 90's music for lunch

Always drive by but never went in until now. If you are looking for a place to watch sports…read moreespecially a Steelers game this is the place for it. Who Dey but that's besides the point heheh the place is decked out in tons of teams which made you feel like being at an actual game. The service was as great and everyone was welcoming. Bartenders always had a smile & made us feel like we were at our own "hometown" bar. Food was good, my Teriyaki wings felt like the sauce was overly salty and needed a sip of water after eating just one. My partner said the salad was good but his wings were better.