This place has a ton of potential, but even more problems. Good food, decent to good beers, but the service and wait staff are completely incompetent and lazy. That don't understand their jobs and they don't ever move with a sense of purpose. The employees working the front hostess stand are well intended, but not well trained and are in no way efficient or effective. I gave them 3 tries, but I'll never go back...and we live just footsteps away. read more

I called and left a message about reservations. Received a call back within the hour from a Wonderful Young Lady, Katie Hefner was very helpful and accommodating. If this place is anything like her personality, I look forward to having a great time. Thanks Katie. read more

I ordered a half BBQ sampler to go. I was told 15 minutes and after 25 minutes I asked a manager. She checked with the bar and the bartender came over and helped get the order ready. The bartender did a great job! The food quality was well below what I have received in the past. Cost $77 and was not worth it. read more

Second visit to Black Drum didn't disappoint. The food, atmosphere and service was outstanding. We had the best fish and chips anywhere on the Grand Strand. The fish fillet was almost 2 inches thick with the right amount of breading. Head Chef, Joseph Lilly gave us a preview taste of a new Shrimp Pizza. (Not on the menu yet.). Joe takes great care to ensure every dish is to his exacting standard. You are missing out if you don't experience the Black Drum! read more

I wanted to give them a great review. What they do well is servers and hosts are super nice. Unfortunately, that is where it ends. We stayed at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resort. Hence captive audience is given only 3 restaurants to walk to. We actually ate here twice, to give them a second chance. Water for the table 1st night 30 minutes we had to flag a server. 2nd night 20 minutes at least. Then again no taking our order for over 40 minutes both nights? The order comes out no plates? Another 15-20 min again we have to flag someone down. So basically service on both nights was awful. Not blaming the servers. Management stinks that is clear. Food finally comes on the first night. Mussels are great (no plates), prezel also good. Dinner was pulled pork sandwich worst ever had, two salads that are large but the ingredients were rotten like tomatoes & lettuce seriously do better with, a burger with mac and cheese. Mac & Cheese was iced cold and not good. How does someone ruin mac & cheese? 2nd night Individual boil pretty good, again no plates given, BBQ sampler, pulled pork gross really gross, brisket great, chicken ok, ribs great, AGAIN NO PLATES. And these items do not work on the four tops because they come on giant platters which would be fine but they don't fit on the table with anything else given we were not given plates not as big of an issue. LOL So disappointing. Management clearly has no clue. and this is not a Brewery they do not brew. read more

Fantastic view! Hilton did it right building this space to compliment the area. We didn't eat but all the food we saw folks eating, plus the fragrant smells makes us wish we did. This place is busy with pool service so be aware you could wait a little bit longer than expected for bartenders to get to you. Have no doubt though, drinks are fire and food looks like it does too. read more

Service is great. Menu is good but overpriced. $15.00 for a slice of cake is over the top. Atmosphere is nice. Didn't order a drink because of pricing. read more

We went for lunch and was greeted with a smile by Katnetra! She was very nice and then continued to enjoy an amazing meal!

Service was fine, not impressive, lights were on but not sure if anyone was home. Food was disappointing, completely flavorless. A little salt and seasoning would've gone a long way. We've had better dinners at Croakers at the Pier. Sad to post this review, we were hopeful when we saw the setup inside, but it's lipstick on a pig. read more

A brewery isn't the first thing on my mind when going to the beach, and safe to say that won't change after having been here. It pains me this has "Brewing" in the name when they do not even brew any beer. They'd be much better off rebranding into a beach bar with the location they have, but the quality needs to improve for it to be a success. Food was okay, and beer was mostly just a local standard selection. read more

The location and view were spectacular, however, the service was extremely slow and server couldn't answer basic questions. The smoked dip was too smoky. We were planning on spending our evening there, however, we felt like they were in a hurry to get everyone done/out. Hopefully they can get the service figured out, because it has so much potential. read more

Came here for a large family gathering and we were so underwhelmed by the the food and our experience. The entrees were overpriced and as others mentioned, this place, while they have a ton of craft beer on draft, is not actually a brewery. We got the chargrilled oysters and at $24/ half doz, they were a flop. Blanketed in paprika and luke-warm. My kids split a $14 3 piece kids tender meal, with fries and an extra side of fruit. I had a half salad that wasn't too bad and reasonably priced at $12, fresh ingredients and a good vinaigrette dressing. My husband got a pulled chicken sandwich that was alright. The green beans were greasy but they tasted good. I think the best thing we had were hushpuppies. Wouldn't go back. Nice decor and a pretty view of the pool and ocean though read more

Great time with friends Excellent food and service!! And cocktails and beer list for everybody's taste.

Solid 3.5 for food. Nice huge "pretzel"($15) with good beer cheese and fantastic seeded mustard. Did not see 40 beers on list but 31 is pretty good even if they did include Bud and Michelobe. :) Husband got the brisket burger and it was perfectly cooked. Nice pretzel bun, nice bacon, good thick cheddar slice and fresh toppings. He liked the battered steak fries. I ordered the lunch special BRIE-L-T and I regret it. The Brie was a spread and not a hunk of cheese. The bacon was plenty but undercooked. Yellow tomato was appreciated but the sandwich was ruined by the bread that was SOAKED in some oily substance. It was soggy and spongy and just terrible I am sad to say. I ate the one piece of bread with the smear of Brie and ate a1/2 slice of tomato and truly could not eat the rest. My "roasted" potatoes were maybe parboiled and greasy. I did not have a roasted flavor or text her. They were maybe 1/2 cooked but I ate them because I was hungry. We were not there during a rush- 2 pm ish. All the barbecue stuff that was going by to other tables looked good so if you eat here, I would suggest to eat the smoked meats. I really wanted a Lowcountry boil, but there is a tiny typed wording that says only after 5 PM and I missed that when I was looking online. This is not a horrible place. No, there are not a microbrewery in spite of the name but they do plan to add that eventually. It's very clean and the ambience is nice. There's outdoor seating and indoor seating. I found our waiter to be less than stellar, he was a little offputting as well, and he never asked if my food was good. This place is a one and done for me. I can see a lot of people enjoying it. I wouldn't tell you to stay away, but I would tell you to ask about the preparation of your food before hand. read more

Food was a 5 star! A great addition to Kingston! Brisket, bbq beans and slaw were top notch. Prices were a bit steep but that's expected at a resort. The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the service. Our server kept disappearing. read more

Idk why this has low reviews because it's awesome. Very friendly staff and the pizza is amazing. Very good selection of beer. Outdoor games were fun. The smoked brisket and shrimp appetizer is really good. read more

came here with my gal pals as our first food and drink stop on our work trip/vaca. average at best for an overpriced experience. lethargic staffing, overpriced bar food, no real meals served until after 4 pm, and most astonishingly, they don't brew any beer (note "brewing" in the restaurant name). come here already hammered and get the beer cheese fries for the best possible experience at this establishment read more

Food is good, but bar staff is amazing. Ashley, Jason, and Chris did a superior job. Nice casual atmosphere. Awesome, looking forward to returning. read more

Had drinks from the bar while enjoying the pool at the resort so we decided to try the place for supper. Several empty tables in side and out . We checked in with the hostess and there was going to be a 20 min wait . No issue with that so we went outside and sat at an empty table. 5 min later , we were told by a snarky waitress to get up as the table was for seated guests only. Rude ! Glad she wasn't our waitress because that would have been awkward . Food was alright ; bar was slow . I guess they're working out the kinks read more

The best brisket I have ever eaten. And the sides were homemade and delicious. I had the baked beans and roasted potatoes as my sides. My husband had the oysters and my son had the low country boil. Everything was good. Great outdoor patio, live music and good service. A must try! read more

Good beer list but better name would be Black Drum Taproom as they don't brew any of their own beer. Nice selection of South Carolina beer but was going expecting it to be a brewery based on the name. read more

Staff is rockstar and hard working. Jason is spot on! Selection of beers totally represents the Carolina region for craft brewing. Vibe is awesome. Fix the not receiving cell service in your location!!!! Total early 80's!!!! Food is delish. Burger was great and bake beans to cry for! read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. My wife and I decided to stop by for dinner. When we arrived we were told they had about a 10min wait. Sure enough- just a few minutes later, they were ready to seat us. Once seated we were quickly greeted by Martin who was an excellent server! He recommended cocktails, appetizers and entrees. We each started with a pink palmetto which is a tequila cocktail that had grapefruit and jalapeño- it was delicious. For appetizers we tried the scallops and an order of the smoked seafood dip- the scallops were fantastic!!! The smoked seafood dip was perfect with the smoky flavor combined with the seafood... it was superb! For dinner my wife got the grilled drum and I got the BBQ sampler board. We shared bites and the entrees were incredible!!! Martin took excellent care of us and the manager, Sydney, stopped by multiple times. The experience was A-1. The venue is gorgeous with outdoor seating and live music.... Incredible spot!!! Unfortunately, I'm not a beer drinker so I can't review the beers but I did notice a ton of tables with beer flights trying the different beers they had on tap. We can not wait to return! read more

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I was there for an event and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly and accommodating all while maintaining peak professionalism. They were truly a blessing in disguise to help managed delightful evening. read more

Food and atmosphere were both great! Our waiter, Jacob, did an amazing job! Our orders were perfect and his attitude was just what we needed after a long day of travel. We will definitely go back. read more

Unbelievable views staff was very overloaded . We sat outside and enjoyed are food and beverages. Like all restaurants in mb needed more servers . This place has unbelievable potential. But will have to hire more staff to make it in busy summer months read more

Its nothing special food was okay and the service was good. I enjoyed sitting outside during the evening.

Our first experience was for dinner. For an appetizer we had the brick oven seafood dip which was really good. For dinner I had the pulled pork, french fries and Mac n cheese. Everything tasted good. I also had a IPA beer flight. The IPAs were not as hoppy tasting as I'm used to from where we live which I prefer. Our server however was non existent. All the other servers were running around but at times ours was nowhere to be found for lengthy periods of time. The second experience which was the next day for lunch I had a Roni pizza which I highly recommend! read more

One time when I was emptying the septic tank of my camper it leaked and got all over my hands and arms. That smell is the exact same smell that greeted us at the bar this evening at Black Drum Brewing. It was awful. Normally I would just shut up about it but I would be remiss to not mention how awful the bar service was. We were in tonight to get apps and a few drinks. There were four barkeepers for 4 people at the bar and while they were all very chatty with each other none of them spoke with or paid attention to the customers. Our beers were empty and they simply weren't paying attention. I felt like they could have done a lot better service wise. We didn't bother eating because our vibe and the smell of the place were all wrong. The one beer that I did get was pretty good and it looks like they had a lot of options, but I think this place needs time to mature and to get their customer service act together. I may go back in a few months and if it's the same it will be my last visit. read more

Seated quickly with a reservation. We both got the brisket sandwich with fries. The fries were tasty and crispy however the brisket was not just dry but like chewy leather. It couldn't be eaten as a sandwich but had to be eaten piece by piece. Our server we had no problem with. He was kind and helpful. Disappointed in the brisket considering how much we spent. Was excited to try this place, will have to try something else next time. read more

Atmosphere is top shelf. Establishment is at a excellent location to see the pool and ocean. The beer selection is impressive. Service seems to be hit or miss. Visited a few times and some excellent service and sometimes not so much. Pizza is a solid choice as is the pretzel appetizer. Price seems to be driven more by location than quality. If you're staying in close proximity this is a ok choice but if you're off site, one may prefer other alternatives. read more

Food and service was amazing! Barry and Ashley were amazing and accommodating!! A must when visiting N. Myrtle Beach!!!!

Love the beach view, excellent service particularly by one of the managers, Miranda, and the brisket was tasty!

Don't waste your time. Food is way too pricey for it to take forever to get. And for anyone to notice your there - even with a reservation for 7! The scenery is great, but absolutely not worth the pain of having to deal with the servers. Not a vacation-oriented venue. read more

Bar service rather talk to each other than serve their customers. Worst service from a restaurant I've experience. Food ok... but not worth the money or time. read more

Got the sampler! It was amazing, throughly enjoyed it. Service was excellent, Thank you Elise. The vibe is off the charts. We will enjoy coming here regularly. read more

Unique, upscale setting, both outdoors and inside. Huge South Carolina brew selection. Food selections were great with huge servings, especially likes the SC pulled pork dinner. Bravo! read more

You have to drive all the way into the resort first to get there. We then went inside and waited to get a menu and they never came back. It is definitely not a brewery. Very deceiving! Don't waste your time!! read more

Black Drum is conveniently located within Kingston Plantation. It's sleek building is easy to see with the Black Drum Brewing logo. While we did take our food to go, the restaurant its self is very hip and modern. We picked up our food and it was prepared on time. It was packaged to keep it hot and we were provided with forks, knives, napkins, and sauces. I would highly recommend the Carolina Cobb salad. The black drum gives a little pizazz to this traditional salad. I would also recommend the battered fries with bacon and blue cheese, so good. Services was very good. I gave this review a 3, because one of my kids got the chicken tenders and fries meal. She notes that they did not taste fresh or homemade. Instead they were similar to the ones I buy frozen and cook in the instant frier. Honestly I expected something better, but the steak fries were great that she ordered. read more

We dropped by to check it out! Extremely disappointed. There was 6 guests at the bar (4 already served) and 3 bar tenders. It took ages to be served. I asked for a drink menu and was toss the beer menu. I asked again and was toss a small menu with 4 or 5 options. Finally settled for the ´Carolina sweet tea ´. Undrinkable! When the bartender noticed I was not drinking it she offered to try to fix it. It came back worst! Undrinkable! A while later when we asked for the tab, she offered to make me another drink but by this time hubby had had his two beers and I wasn't ready to try anything else. Decided not to stay to eat. The bad service and bad drinks were enough! And we were charged for the Undrinkable drink! read more