A great experience with wonderful food and quick service. Don't forget to make a reservation during the busy season.

The food and service was excellent. We started with wedge salads and the she crab soup which were very good. I opted for blue cheese dressing on the wedge instead of ranch dressing with crumpled blue cheese. The smoked shrimp and grits were amazing and the crab-stuffed flounder was very good. I will certainly be back soon. read more

Amazing atmosphere, great for dinner and delicious food. Must have the beef shortribs and their seafood tower. Did I say excellent staff? read more

We returned to Hooked and Barrel at Duckfish/Barefoot Landing hoping for one of the excellent meals we've had here before. Unfortunately, this restaurant continues to be very hit-or-miss. The evening started off well. Our server, Tiana, was outstanding--friendly, upbeat, attentive, and very informative. She was easily the highlight of the evening and handled everything professionally. We enjoyed the house-made cracker with pimento cheese, six North Carolina oysters, and a Burgáns Albariño that paired perfectly with them. My braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and collards were excellent--tender, flavorful, and one of the better dishes I've had here. Unfortunately, my wife's corvina was another story. The skin was so rubbery and tough that she couldn't even cut through it. This is not the first time we've had problems here. On a previous visit, the scallops were sent back three separate times and came out rubbery every time. When Hooked and Barrel gets it right, it can be terrific. But when they miss, they miss badly, and it too often seems to happen with my wife's meal. Because of Tiana and the quality of my dinner, I'm giving this visit 3 stars. We may give it one more chance because the restaurant has so much potential, but consistency is becoming a real issue. read more

Everything is always fresh, hot, well plated and portioned. Service is top tier and their gluten free options are unmatched in the area. Come back every time I visit MB. Beautiful restaurant with a coastal vibe. read more

Hook & Barrel - Salmon and coconut rice - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Loved this restaurant! Wish we'd had time to dine here again on our trip. We came by later in the evening for some smaller bites as we didn't want a full meal. Service was great, iced tea was good, and the food was impressive! The decor and interior is lovely, modern and bougie, yet casual. We were served quickly and the server was on top of refills. We were served the complimentary crispy flatbread with pimiento cheese first. So good! The seasonings in the flatbread were delicious as was the pimiento cheese. We ordered the fish bites, bourbon bacon, and a side of mac and cheese. The fish bites were a substantial portion and tasted so fresh. The mac and cheese was creamy and rich, but so so good. The showstopper was the bourbon bacon! It was thick-cut and served hanging from a jellyfish contraption that had the neighboring tables looking!! The flavor was amazing! Would highly recommend this restaurant and would love to go here again! read more

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While Myrtle Beach has an abundance of chain restaurants and those aspiring to that status, Hook & Barrel stands apart for freshness and service. A large spot, right on the main strip, they sport a terrific HH with bites and sips. Be warned however, seating is limited and the specials are only at the bar, so arrive early. As mentioned the large dining room, is surrounded by an equally large wrap around porch area that in warmer weather, would be lovely to sit and sip, and/or even have your apps. As the menu is extensive, we were unsure of what to do with so many tasty looking options. At the end of the day, we spied a neighboring table consuming the Seafood Tower and though, oh my, that does look good! So while we started with a wedge, that was both plentiful and adorned with the right amount of blue cheese crumbles, cherry tomatoes, scalliions and a buttermilk dressing (bacon on the side for my wife to enjoy), the star was unquestionably, the seafood tower!!! Six half-shell Oysters, large shrimp, clams, a crab dip, some whitefish and a 4 oz lobster tail. Oh my was it delicious. While the tower arrived with a small portion of horseradish, upon request we were amply supplied. The only nick we had on our experience was that we had a lovely server, who has had a long stint at the restaurant, and while she did a great job, it was obvious that she was running between too many tables. Noting this in a message to the management, I promptly received a follow-up phone call where it was confirmed that they were indeed short staffed for the evening (being off-season, probably many staff aren't on the schedule). The good news was that my comment was not directed at the wonderful lady, but was acknowledged as a need to better support staff when as busy as they were. Hook and Barrel does have us hooked, so next time at the Beach, we'll be barreling over for another dinner (sorry for the pun). read more

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Beautiful and very spacious place. The menu selection all sounds delicious! Our server, Michael had great suggestions and is very knowledgeable about all the food choices. What we ordered are the ones pictured and they all are all hits P.s check out the bathrooms!! So cute read more

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Restaurant had jelly fish hanging from the ceiling!!! Be sure to make reservations and arrive early for happy hour (4-6 PM)! We truly enjoyed our meal. Here's what we tried: * Oysters - served at the perfect temperature and absolutely delicious. * She-crab soup - very rich and creamy with soft, tasty crab. They were kind enough to offer to split the bowls for us. * Crab pasta - full of great complementary flavors and cooked perfectly. * Smoked shrimp and grits - rich, flavorful, and cooked beautifully (a local favorite for a reason!). * Mussels - delicious, and every single shell was open. * Crab-stuffed flounder - absolutely amazing! This was also our server's favorite, and I wish I had ordered it. We love sharing our dishes so we can taste a little of everything. Next time, I would probably skip the fish bites. They helped fill me up with the bowl of mussels, and dipping them in the mussel sauce definitely improved them, but they weren't the highlight. We were all too full for the tempting desserts next door, but we did grab a quick coffee to go before leaving. Highly recommend, we can't wait to come back! read more

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Excellent food and service. Visited twice during a 5 day vacation. Don't skip dessert and bring a big appetite. read more

I chose this restaurant based on the good reviews. Unfortunately the food was TERRIBLE! I will never understand why a restaurant doesn't make their ranch homemade. The bottled ranch dressing was awful it absolutely ruined the salad. The restaurant closed at 9pm and we were still eating at the bar and a server was spraying cleaner directly at our food. Which I thought was extremely rude! Also the wine is poured from a tap (which is great! But it smelled like pure vinegar!) I wanted to love this restaurant based on the reviews but unfortunately it wasn't up to par. I definitely wouldn't recommend read more

Hook & Barrel - Wedge Salad with a Crab Cake - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Food was good, portions too small for the price. You shouldn't have to order another side to fill up on a meal. Sea Captain's Table is much better. read more

Hook & Barrel was such a great experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is beautiful, very clean, modern, and welcoming with a relaxed coastal vibe that immediately makes you feel comfortable. Our server was fantastic. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, and really knew the menu well. Dining out with two toddlers can sometimes be a challenge, but he went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and that our experience was enjoyable. The food was amazing. The bourbon maple bacon is absolutely to die for--so good! I also ordered the shrimp and grits and they were fantastic. The grits were creamy and full of flavor, not gritty at all, which made the dish even better. They also went the extra mile to make my birthday feel special. My husband had brought a cake, and the staff presented it on a beautiful serving platter with candles lit and everything, it was such a thoughtful touch. They even boxed up the cake and all of our leftover food for us when we were finished, which I really appreciated. Before we left, our server surprised me again by bringing out a small cake from the restaurant as well. It was such a kind gesture and really made the night feel extra special. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful. We'll definitely be back! read more

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My family and I dined at Hook and Barrel last evening and the food and service was amazing! Some of the best dishes we ate were the seafood tower, the she crab soup, and the ocean fettuccine. Another shout out was the wasabi ahi tuna and short ribs. Both were delish and not overly salty. Our server Michael was a joy to be around. He explained everything, was polite and attentive, and we enjoyed talking to him. We were placed in the Croissant restaurant dining room because of the limited space and we were a walk in. I recommend making a reservation. This was the best restaurant in Myrtle Beach so far on our trip! read more

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Hook & Barrel is hands-down my favorite place in Myrtle Beach, and their happy hour is absolutely incredible. Make sure you get there between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for Bar Bites specials. I seriously recommend the small plates--they are way better than your typical bar food! The Jumbo Shrimp are huge and juicy, and the lightly fried Fish Bites are perfectly crispy. It's clear they use only the freshest ingredients, which is their signature. My favorite part is always the little extra touch, that complimentary starter you get--it's such a nice surprise. The restaurant itself looks sleek and modern, and the staff are always super friendly and attentive. read more

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The place is beautiful with nice atmosphere. The bourbon bacon was ok, I've had better. Braised beef rib was ok. Hubby had smoked shrimp and grits and loved it. read more

Lovely atmosphere with a beachy vibe beautiful outdoor seating. Service has been great They start you with a complimentary crackers and pimento cheese starter. Next we had the mussels which was a little small on the portion size but the flavor was quite large. For our entrees we had the corvina with gnocchi and crab rigatoni. Both were good. Could have used a little more seasoning, but delicious nonetheless. read more

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Crazy good in every way. Five Stars are well earned and justified. Fish Bites were melt-in-your-mouth and fried to perfection. Apparently the fish bites are a combination of various fresh fish so you get a variety and they were delicious. She Crab soup is made to order and so tasty and creamy. Yum! Service was outstanding. Our server was Friendly, attentive, and helpful (as this was our first time visiting). Very cool interior (and we loved the comfy bar-height stools used at the High Top tables!). Bonus: we visited their coffee & ice cream shoppe after dinner -- which is a stand-alone building -- and their Butter Pecan ice cream was great : )~ O] read more

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We went here on vacation last year with my family, a big group of 10. It was so good! Coming from Missouri, it was great to have delicious fresh seafood. My wife got the crab cakes as I got a spicy oyster linguine. We got several appetizers for the table as well that did not disappoint. It was an awesome "pier-esque" atmosphere and our waitress was so personable and did a great job with all of us. read more

Hook & Barrel - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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This restaurant is very fun, busy and loud. We made reservations so we didn't have to wait long. The drinks were delicious, the food not so much. I got the blackened salmon, and it was very dry and tasteless. I tried to get extra mango salsa to help, but it didn't. My husband had Brussels sprouts and they were not good either. We did have the fancy bourbon bacon for an appetizer, and that was amazing! Overall - it's a very expensive place to eat that isn't very tasty. read more

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Myrtle Beach is really upping its dining game and we've come a long way since vacationing as a kid. This is one of those game changing additions. I'm so happy I finally got to try this place! It's been on my list for years and it did not disappoint. First things first, definitely make a reservation. It was slam packed on Monday night, but well worth the wait. You can walk up to the bar and order a drink to take outside while you wait, but must consult the host stand for bar seating. The outside area is so cozy and cute, with swings and fire pits. I started with the Old Fashioned. The candied bacon set this off wonderfully! I also had a Peach Bourbon Smash and highly recommend! It wasn't too sweet and the fresh peaches were a welcomed treat. My friend and I split the She Crab soup. It's the best I've ever had! So fresh, well seasoned and the delicious bits of crab were lovely. We also split the Burrata salad and Crab Stuffed Flounder. 10/10 no notes! I really enjoyed the guajillo bisque, it was a unique addition to a traditional plate. My other friend had the fish bites and those were outstanding. The fresh flaky fish, light breading, and hints of spice then dipped in the remoulade. Chef's kiss. Our waitress, Kim, was amazing! She made great recommendations and was a joy to talk to. I talked her ears off and she didn't seem annoyed despite being busy! Like I told Kim, I can't wait to come back and try more dishes! A must try when in Myrtle Beach. Keep upping your dining game, MB! read more

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Excellent pimento cheese and cracker like pita. The oysters - I ordered the smallest. Really small but tasty. She crab soup was a little less than cooked, celery was crunchy. Fish bites and scallop potato apps were delicious. Boom boom shrimp excellent. I've had the soup before and it was great. Just an off. read more

Hook & Barrel - Excellent pimento cheese and cracker like pita - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and outstanding food. Even the kids menu is fun and different, such as shrimp and rib tips. read more

Great ambience and friendly service. My wife made reservations for us to celebrate my birthday while we were visiting for a softball tournament. I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and our table had the Candied Maple Bacon as an appetizer. Everything was excellent. I definitely wish I could go again but I'm not sure when I'll have a reason to head back to Myrtle Beach. read more

Hook & Barrel is a seafood restaurant located on N Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. They are open Mon - Thu 4PM - 9PM and Fri - Sat 4PM - 9:30PM. I promised myself I'd finally try oysters this week, so here we are! They're served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and lemon. My first experience wasn't bad. The oysters were definitely fresh, but I can't say that I love them. Next, I had the shrimp ceviche, bourbon bacon, and she-crab soup. The ceviche was light and refreshing, and the bacon was thick-cut with a rich, sweet glaze. The standout was definitely the she-crab soup. It was easily the best I've ever had, packed with flavor and a reasonable amount of crab. For my entree, I went with the pan-seared scallops, served with a sweet, creamy corn purée, sautéed Swiss chard, and smokey bacon lardons. The scallops were perfectly seared, tender on the inside with a beautiful golden crust. Our server, Cece, was excellent! She was welcoming, attentive, and undoubtedly proficient. She made the dining experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Hook & Barrel has indoor and outdoor seating. Pickup is available, but there is no delivery. Happy hour is Mon - Sat from 4PM - 6PM. Shrimp Ceviche - 7.7 Bourbon Bacon - 8.1 She-Crab Soup - 8.6 Pan-Seared Scallops - 8.5 Food - 8.2 Service - 8.7 Value - 8.2 Restaurant score - 84 read more

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Great menu; our selections were well executed and delicious ;service was helpful attractive space.

I had the seafood tower and it was really good different sized oysters, nicely prepared lobster and nice sized shrimp. The Bourbon Bacon was off the chain perfect and very delicious. Hubby had the Coastal Ribeye meal Brussel sprouts were almost perfect, fingerling potatoes were meh, steak was prepared medium and presented well, meat was tender, but definitely was lacking in seasoning. Overall the meal was great! Service was great! Even though we had to sit on the Croissant & Bistro side due to it being Valentine's Day it was not quite the ambiance we were looking for but we expected it as much. read more

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Great food, great drinks, and excellent service! Best restaurant I've tried in Myrtle Beach.

I'm a decades long foodie!! I've been in the business forever and it takes A LOT to impress me! This place?!?!! I can two days in a ROW! The food was exquisite!! Service was TOP NOTCH!! I have literally never been to such a great place where they do EVERYTHING perfectly!!! read more

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Quick take out order of shrimp, very good and beautiful atmosphere! Seems to keep a crowd! Love to go back

We made reservations to eat and sit on their porch. It was a wonderful experience. The place is so quaint and cute. The service was prompt and so very nice. The food was really good with the exception of my shrimp on a wedge salad I ordered. They were under seasoned so they really didn't taste like anything. We started with the fish bites and that was delicious even the children approved. My husband has the muscles with pasta he thought it was really great. The girls had the fried shrimp which was a hit. I snuck in a bite and they were tasty and not greasy at all. We ended with the cookie skillet and that was the perfect ending. read more

Went here for the 1st time on Tuesday January 27th 2026 with my parents and some friends. Hook and Barrel is a place that looks a little like a beach house- but has lots of tables both inside and outside. There is plenty of parking, and we were able to find a spot right away. We were greeted by a smiling host, who pointed us in the direction of the table we were sitting at. Also we were a party of 7 and highly recommend to make a reservation if you are a large group, as that's what we did. Luckily some of our party was already at the table. Before long, our server Carson greeted us. Carson was very nice, and pleasant and provided excellent service! He explained the specials to us, refilled our waters, checked on us constantly- which is great! Hook and Barrel has a unique menu with items such as Boubon glazed bacon, mussels, various seafood dishes such as ocean bay pasta, lobster tails, rainbow trout and more! They also had special which consisted special meal of soup, like Butternut Squash Bisque, entree, and dessert. For people allergic to seafood, they also have chicken options as well. Carson got us waters and drinks to start, like I had the Twilight Mist Drink! Oh, and kudos to Carson for looking at an id and vertifying age! My Twilight Mist drink was very good! As a party we all started with an appetizer of the bourbon glazed bacon. Came out on a big fish! Lots of people in my party liked it, but I wasn't a big fan of it. For entrees, some of our ordered the specials with chicken with the butternut squash bisque, or the rainbow trout special with shecrab soup. I had the Ocean Bay Pasta, which was shrimp, mussels, and scallops in a pasta. Very good and enjoyable! Oh, and only feedback is that the tails are on the shrimp, and one has to cut them off, can they be tailless? The butternut squash bisque was enjoyable, nice and creamy. I tried one that my dad ordered and we shared it. Oh, and my favorite part- dessert! They had a lot of chocolate options as well as non-chocolate options- like we ordered the cookie skillet, and got a free confetti cake! (because we were celebrating something!) Cookie skillet was enjoyable too! Loved the unique idea that the ice cream was separate! We then paid our bill, and the server split it 3 ways. We paid via credit card and left a cash tip. Would definitely come here again! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! And yes there is good even great seafood at cheaper restaurants in the area, but this is worth the price especially if you want to have a nice dinner with your partner or family. I am glad we reserved ahead of time as well because this place was packed!! People were fighting with staff just to get a table, I have the say the staff handled our questions diligently and swiftly. I enjoyed our waiter greatly as he helped us choose foods, beverages that tied in well with the food too! Overall I would come back to this place if I were to visit Myrtle beach! Also, it is an upper scale restaurant, so dress appropriately nothing too fancy but perhaps don't come walking in with bathing suits and what not. read more

Hook & Barrel - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Excellent atmosphere, outstanding service, & the food was prepared & seasoned to perfection. Make reservations if you want to go to be sure you can get in, it's busy for a reason. Highly recommend if you are in the Myrtle Beach area. read more

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Holy Crap!! This place was AMAZING!!!! We don't have food like this in Utah....sure wish we did! This place was soooo good. It paid to starve myself all day before coming here. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. I went around Christmas and it was decorated so nicely! The jellyfish lights were beautiful! The food was great! I tried the fish bites, blt, flatbread, crab cakes and wedge salad. The blt slider was my favorite with its pimento cheese and fried green tomato. The major issue was that you have to ask for the happy hour menu, or they don't even tell you about it. Generally, that is fine, but worse than that, the servers attitude completely changed following asking for the happy hour menu. It never changed, and he was so grumpy the rest of the time, even though we also ordered entrees. But regardless, I would go back and try something else as well. read more

I went with my parents on their anniversary dinner (yes i crashed I've been doing it for years) anyway I really our meal! Our waiter was very knowledgeable with a very pleasant personality. The restaurant is decorated very nicely and on nautical theme. Everything we had was fresh and great. It was recommended heavily and i see why! I'll be back read more

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Always on my list when I am in town. Great menu and service. Large variety of options. One of my favorites on the Grand Strand.

Good was great, they initially brought out the wrong salad but fixed the error with no issue. Delicious food, attentive service. Loved eating in the bakery area - very cozy atmosphere. read more

My husband and I went to the Hook and Barrel tonight. Our waiter was amazing. We had the She Crab Soup as an appetizer. This is probably the best She Crab soup in Myrtle Beach. It was creamy but not overly thick. We also split 2 Small plates: the scallops gratin and bomber shrimp. Both were awesome and we were both satisfied without needing an entree. I highly recommend this place for any special occasion! Be sure to make reservations. The place was already filled at 5:00! read more