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

We had my birthday dinner tonight and it was very good. The night really was made special by our exceptional and attentive server Eric.

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

The food and service were both amazing!!!! The stuff flounder was absolutely amazing! The salmon was not! But the other items we got were so good. And the atmosphere was nice, but nothing too fancy. read more

Its good but not great. Shrimp and grits bland. Crab cakes bland. They do bring crackers and cheeseball which was good. The smaller crab/fish diners in the area so much better and half the price. read more

We had dinner last night at Hook and Barrel. We have been there several times. Last night we arrived 15 minutes earlier than our friends, and went to have a seat at the bar. We were told we couldn't sit at the bar because that is saved for walk-ins that want to have dinner at the bar. We were told to grab our drinks and go sit outside in the hot humid rainy porch. The manager told us that's always been the policy. That is not true every time we have been there we have always sat of the bar had a drink waited for our friends to arrive. I think that policy sucks. The other thing is they have one Chardonnay by the glass $25. I love a good Chardonnay but this is not New York City. It will be a while before we go back there read more

My husband and I walked up on a Thursday evening without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised that we were able to immediately be sat. We were offered either the raw bar or the main bar. We'd never been to Hook and Barrel, but loved sitting at the raw bar at other seafood restaurants (my husband was a bartender at a raw bar for 10+ years) and we loved being able to interact with the raw bartenders. We were sort of surprised at the wall that rose far above the low bar seating at the raw bar. It was going to offer the experience we hoped for, so my husband asked could we be moved to the main bar. They quickly accommodated the change, which we were grateful for! We had a few different servers at the bar who were friendly, informative, and attentive. I love that you get palmetto cheese immediately when you're served. We had a couple of mixed drinks and ended up having a low tide of the Prosecco to finish. It was delicious! The female bartender suggested the fish bites which were fantastic. Not too much breading and cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the mussels, which I despise in general so I can't vouch for them, but he said they were amazing! Overall an amazing experience and we will absolutely be back! read more

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

Food and service were both excellent! Oyster appetizers were great as well as the she crab soup. Parking can be a challenge so probably Uber or Lift is a good idea. read more

Awesome restaurant kind of got like this cool farmhouse meets the future. Server was awesome. Very knowledgeable. Food was perfect. Everything seemed to go over with it without a hitch. I went with my brother and nephew who is my nephew's birthday and they brought out a small cake that we shared for dessert lively place ambience was perfect wasn't too noisy. Enjoyed ourselves. 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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Looking for a great meal, go to Hook & Barrel and the server Brian was simply the best! read more

Hook & Barrel - Pimento cream cheese with slivers of cheddar cheese dip... delicious!!! - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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What a fantastic meal! We were six people for a special birthday dinner for my daughter and we each had a different entree. Each was amazing. Can't say enough about our knowledgeable, professional and very attentive waiter, Sayquon ( forgive me if I spelled it wrong ). read more

Fantastic service and worth all the hype! I had heard the portions were small for this restaurant but that's definitely not the case. I kept it simple and had the she crab soup and the 1/2 lb peel and eat shrimp, which were delish. A lot of folks in my party had the catch of the day swordfish, which looked great as well. The old fashioneds included a nice strip of candied bacon which was a nice touch. We finished the evening with the $20 dessert tray which included a nice mini sampling of cookies, cannolis, lemon bars, and brownies. I picked out a lemon cookie which wasn't my favorite but I was stuffed anyway so no big deal. The pimento cheese and cracker starter was a nice touch as well. The manager also came out to check on our party and make sure we were taken care of. A memorable evening and great to see this woman-owned business thrive! read more

A very enjoyable dinner overall. The starter salad (H & B) was terrific, a great way to begin the meal. The seafood fettuccine had excellent flavor and a generous mix of seafood, though the shrimp and fish were just slightly overcooked. Even so, the dish was still tasty and satisfying. The service was terrific--attentive, friendly, and on top of everything throughout the meal. Paired with a great atmosphere, it made for a really nice dining experience. read more

This was our first visit to Hook & Barrel, and we were not disappointed! We had often noticed the long lines of people waiting to eat and figured the food must be great. Well, let me tell you, it absolutely lived up to the hype. The staff was welcoming and engaging, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Our food was served hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. A special thank you to our waiter, Errik, who was super friendly, courteous, and attentive. He treated every guest with the utmost care and truly helped make our dining experience memorable. We also greatly appreciated the birthday cake; it was such a thoughtful touch! We loved everything about our visit and can't wait to come back. read more

I found the restaurant on Yelp. I had no clue where to go, since this was my first time coming to Myrtle Beach. My friend ordered the stuffed crab filet, I ordered the shrimp and grits. They offered us these large crackers with cheese and pimento. It was good. We didn't have reservations, and as it was valentine's day, and we were not there for that reason, the hosts were accommodating and got is a seat really fast. Our server took a while to take our order. The restaurant wasn't too loud and there were these awesome custom jellyfish lights hanging from the ceiling. Also, the food seemed like an after thought here? All of the alcoholic drinks were in the front of the menu. More pages of alcohol were there over food! I found that interesting. I wasn't sure if that was a Myrtle beach thing or not. My food was really good my friend enjoyed her meal as well. read more

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.

Wow! What a great place! From the greeter at the door to the food! Everything was outstanding! Aaron B. Was our waiter and he could not have been better. My wife has a food allergy and he checked to see what dishes she could eat before she got a good look at the menu. She had swordfish and I had tuna. They were both delicious. The atmosphere was great, not over done, beautifully decorated. read more

Once again an "upper scale" restaurant not delivering. The fresh catch was a fish from South America, Corvina. Not fresh if frozen first. $40 for Mahi, 2 pieces of fish the size of a playing card. I will stick to the tri-state area, local pizza places are better. read more

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

Having dinner at Hook & Barrel made for the perfect Friday night dining experience. With a reservation in hand, I was promptly seated upon arrival and received attentive service from the waitress, who offered excellent recommendations. The Bourbon Bacon and Fish Bites appetizers were both delightful. For the main course, I indulged in the Grilled Filet Mignon, adding the coffee rub and the daily fresh catch, which was delicious Mahi Mahi. I complemented my meal with a selection of cocktails, including the Fish House Punch, Twilight Mist, and Smoked Bourbon Manhattan, all of which were fantastic. From the food to the drinks and the ambiance, everything exceeded expectations, making for a memorable dining experience. As the sister restaurant located next door to Croissants Bistro & Bakery, Hook & Barrel is definitely worth a visit. GRILLED FILET MIGNON asparagus, whipped potatoes, compound butter, with Croissants' coffee rub and the fresh catch add on - Mahi Mahi BOURBON BACON thick cut Duroc bacon with brown sugar bourbon glaze TWILIGHT MIST Nippitaty Aurora Gin, CAnE Southside, lemon, mint, simple syrup FISH BITES a fried mix of today's fresh catch, house remoulade, grilled lemon, parsley, scallions FISH HOUSE PUNCH Bacardi Silver Rum, orange, lemon and lime juices, Myer's Dark Rum floater SMOKED BOURBON MANHATTAN Larceny Bourbon, sweet vermouth, applewood smoked bitters, Luxardo cherry read more

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Went for an early dinner with family. Had a warm greeting and promptly seated. Very nice, clean, marine inspired atmosphere. Antonia was our server. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the variety of food on the menu. Her recommendations were spot on and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We will most certainly go back and hope to see Antonia again. Thank you! read more

Wonderful dinner experience to wrap up our beach vacation! The bar service was outstanding from start to finish. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Highly recommend for a fun evening out! read more

Hook & Barrel was recommended by our Lyft driver (and yes, I know I've been burnt by driver recommendations in the past...!), but, seeing as this little place was the only seafood option within walking distance from our resort, it's no surprise that I ended up here for both nights of my Myrtle Beach visit. A few reasons why I came back on that second night: Decent and diverse wine list not overwhelmed by Cali wines... A delicious and rather addictive taste of their friendship dip: pimento cheese spread with crunch pita-like chips Beautiful plate presentations A comfortable vibe One of the locals whom I met on my 2nd visit notes this is one of the better restaurants in this North MB neighborhood. Here's what we tried: Happy hour shrimp cocktail - da bomb Fish bits She crab soup = heavenly but rich! Wedge salad - made to perfection Pan-seared scallops - also perfectly cooked My only complaint is that this restaurant aims to pack in every single customer they can; even during this off-season you will wait for a table (but it's worth it). Do not - and I repeat, do not - expect to just waltz in and grab a seat at the bar as they heavily manage those seats, too. Overall I would recommend without question! A wonderful and relaxing place to enjoy a well-prepared meal on your own or with friends. Creative presentations that let you feel pampered by the wait staff and the kitchen. Enjoy! read more

Hook & Barrel - Hello friend! Perfect Pimento! - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Everything was perfect. The food and service were top notch. Our server was Danielle and she was sensational.

Had dinner here yesterday. The exterior and grounds are beautiful. The interior is too, and very spacious. If I had to guess, our server was probably on the new side. But he had two other tables with more guests, and he tried hard. My husband had the house salad and kampachi (sp?) fish special. He had forgotten to have them omit the blue cheese on the salad (he has a strong aversion), but rather than just taking it away, the server graciously brought out another. Husband liked it, but was underwhelmed by the fish. Said it was fairly tasty but a little dry. I had the house salad (with blue cheese) and loved it. House dressing was perfect with it. Dusting of pistachios was a nice touch. My entree was the braised short rib with mashed potatoes. I substituted roasted Brussels sprouts for the greens. Sprouts were just as I make them at home. Potatoes were great. Short rib was huge and tasty despite some parts being a little dry. Now the gravy. It was off. Did not taste like a beef gravy. Clearly not from the same pan as the short rib. Was VERY brown - might have been made with some of those products that brown your gravy. Would have been better using a powdered premix. The prices were high. Probably taking advantage of their publicity and celebrity local chef. read more

Hook & Barrel - Short rib, gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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

Hook & Barrel is so good. The service is friendly and efficient. The food we ordered was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The restaurant is also very comfortable. We love their big porch. All in all it is a great place! We highly recommend it. read more

It has been 5 days since we ate at Hook & Barrel and we are still talking about how wonderful the meal was! There were 6 of us, and a toddler, and we sat at the large round table in the closed in patio (great location). Our waitress, Antonia, was phenomenal! We had oysters on a half shell, fish bites (WOW!!!), and the spicy shrimp (can't remember the real name). All were amazing. Dinners were the stuffed flounder, blackened Mahi Mahi, seafood linguini, pork chop, short rib, and blackened salmon. All were memorable (yes, we shared and we all agreed). Did I mention we had 2 picky eaters? Their plates were clean except for the collard greens (some of the best collard greens I have ever had). Dessert was key lime pie, pineapple bread pudding (my favorite) and the skillet cookie (good, but my least favorite). We also had an Irish coffee (another wow), old fashion, and our daughter had the key lime speciality drink. All in all, an AMAZING night. Bonus: a very kind man gave us a $50 gift certificate at the end of the meal. I love this place! read more

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

The bar service is excellent and they have the best key lime pie! The fish entrees are inconsistent as some were perfect and others were overcooked. read more

I am in Myrtle Beach for work. Today is my fourth visit in a week. Food is absolutely amazing and service is impressive! Customer service is exemplary from the start to finish. It is not cheap but it is worth every penny. My favorites include the Suroc Bacon, Short Rins, Whole Fish, Pineapple Bread Pudding, Orange Creme Brûlée ... ambiance is hip and very nice. If you want a table, please reserve. I like sitting by the oyster bar. read more

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Okay , you have to get a reservation for the dining room. The bar had seating when we left at 9pm-ish. The server was phenomenal, kept our water glasses full and presented himself like he was reading my mind. The decor was classy with soft rock playing in the background; Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton. They have bourbon glazed bacon served hanging from a stand, looking like a jellyfish. So cool. While the menu appears large, the first 4 pages are whiskeys, bourbon, cocktails, and wines. The food was spectacular. Nice smallish portions, ~2 cups of food. Plated with skill. Dessert is a must. It is pricey. $30-40 a plate. Worth every penny. read more

The ambiance was very nice. Had a warm presence. Not sure it's a good place to go if you want to have a conversation as it was very very loud. The host went out of his way to find me a seat so I didn't have to sit at the bar or steam table. So thankful for that! Everyone was super nice. I ordered steamed shrimp, oysters on half shell, and braised rib plate. The shrimp were severely overcooked but the did have good flavor. They were also hard to peel. They are listed as peel and eat and they are not cut to assist with that. The oysters tasted very fresh. You have 3 choices as to where your shrimp come from, sorry I can't remember now. The braised rib was tender and the pan sauce was very nice. Mashed potatoes were good and just creamy enough. Also came with greens (I don't like greens so I won't review those). This place is medium high cost so expect to spend a few pennies!! My meal was $83 for one person. Remember though I did order two apps. Was it worth it, yeah I think so. I was full when I left. I would recommend, but probably wouldn't get the shrimp again. read more

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Wow! This place delivers. The service is on point and the food/ drinks are great!! I ordered to go my first night for some crème brûlée at my hotel then decided to dine in the next night. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were on top of it - checking in, filling drinks, etc. Definitely more upscale - people were dressed nice not just coming in off the beach. read more

On a previous occasion, my wife and I ate at H&B and we weren't happy. This time I wanted a steak and usually high end seafood houses have good steaks. So why not. The customary gift of cheese and crackers came out. The cheese was a bit dry but I loved the flavor. Bourbon Bacon appetizer which was awesome. My wife had the filet and I had the ribeye. Both very tasty. Only issue with that was the sides of fingerling potatoes and Brussels sprouts looked like a kids portion. Flavor was there, but I did expect a little more. All this time the staff were extremely friendly, the service was great and I loved the atmosphere. We'll definitely return to try other dishes. read more

Hook & Barrel - Not sure what this is. - Seafood Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Five stars for Hook & Barrel! We had a fantastic dinner here last night. The menu is creative and well-executed, the atmosphere is warm and inviting -- but what really sets this place apart is the exceptional service. Every staff member was attentive and went out of their way to make our evening special. A special shoutout to our server, Daquon, who was outstanding -- professional, friendly, and on top of every detail. He made the experience not truly enjoyable. We'll be back every time we visit Myrtle Beach. Highly recommend! read more

Outstanding! It was delicious! From the crackers and pimento, the VA oysters, fish bites, blackened mahi, Brussels, key lime pie, and decaf americano, all was delicious. Aaron was great too! We didn't try the bourbon bacon but the tables around were tearing it up! It smelled great! read more

What an amazing place! We sat at the bar for happy hour, enjoyed specialty drinks, shrimp cocktail and shared the blackened salmon with rice and mango salsa. Everything was delicious! The service was great and bartenders were friendly. I love the decor of this restaurant! read more

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