We came to H&B for dinner to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday while she was visiting from out of town. About a month in advance, I spoke with the manager, who assured us they would be able to honor our request to have Antonija as our server again since she had been absolutely wonderful during our previous visits. We were a little disappointed when we arrived and found out we weren't seated in her section. That said, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise because Bart was our server, and he was outstanding! He was friendly, attentive, and made our celebration special. We also tried several new dishes, and everyone was very happy with their meals. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back. H&B continues to be one of our favorite places due to service, ambiance, food choices and drinks, and we'll keep bringing our friends and family here whenever they come to visit us in Myrtle Beach. 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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Food is fantastic! My family and I have been to this restaurant a couple of times and they haven't disappointed me yet. Highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Chose this place because it had very good reviews. We were sat pretty quickly because it was just me and my husband; so they sat us at the bar. Love the decor, the service was excellent. All the staffs were very tentative to us. Food, however, was terrible. They start us with some crackers and pimento cheese dip, salty. She crab soup was terrible. I don't even remember what it taste like Fish bites was alright, My shrimp and grit was horrible, I don't even know what going on with the dish, why is it sour? I have no idea and where is the sausage? My husband's ocean pasta dish was terrible as well. Every time I bite into the mussel, sand, why? I don't know. I was pretty excited about this place from all the good reviews but I don't know if the kitchen's staffs were a bit off that night but the foods were really disappointing. read more

After a long day of volleyball, we treated ourselves to dinner at Hook & Barrel, and it was one of those rare meals where every single thing was excellent. We started with a pound of steamed shrimp, which was fresh, sweet, and perfectly cooked. The wedge salads were outstanding, with high-quality blue cheese and thick-cut bacon, while the Caesar salad featured freshly shaved Parmesan and was a hit as well. For entrées, the crab-stuffed flounder was exceptional, served with perfectly prepared mashed potatoes and asparagus. The crab cakes were some of the best we've had, and the Ocean Fettuccine with lobster tail was loaded with seafood, perfectly cooked pasta, and an incredible sauce that my daughter practically inhaled after a full day of competition. We finished with key lime pie, which was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. What really set the experience apart was that there were no weak spots. The food was outstanding from start to finish, the service was warm and attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere was elegant, comfortable, and welcoming. This wasn't an inexpensive dinner, but it was worth every penny. As my father would say, it was a true "blowout dinner"--the kind of meal and family memory you'll still be talking about years later. Highly recommended. read more

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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The stuffed flounder is amazing. I was highly satisfied with the service! I would definitely recommend eating here.

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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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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Quick seating and service, extremely attentive server sensitive to dietary restrictions, gluten free friendly even down to an option for their complementary pimento cheese board. Exceptional raw oysters, seafood dinners, cocktails, dessert menu. Truly 10/10. Love the jellyfish light fixtures over the bar and mermaid/pirate restroom theme. read more

One of our must visit spots on vacation. The service and food are always on point. Fresh seafood dishes are always delicious!

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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Most delicious food, my partner took me here for our anniversary. Service was 10 stars and our server gave us many recommendation. The design decorations was definitely themed. read more

Ambiance is so nice the food absolutely delicious and so many choices and very gf accommodating Best of all we ate at the bar and had Cece as our bartender server. She made the most delicious raspberry sangria and was an absolute delight! read more

Our first visit, Rhonda was so helpful! My husband had the Tuna with Pineapple Coconut rice and I had Roasted Chicken with the best mashed potatoes and Demi glaze I have ever had. The ambiance was low key so we could slow down and enjoy ourselves. Rhonda was so attentive and we appreciated all her recommendations. Too bad we're not staying longer to go back but if we are ever in the area again we will definitely make Hook and Barrel our first stop. 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

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Top notch food and quality service every time I visit. A favorite among my family. The atmosphere is upscale, but casual.

Absolutely plain food the worst meal I encountered alll week. The asparagus was Brussels sprouts looked good but no seasoning not even salted. The salmon was the same way. The entire table agreed the food was ruined with no seasoning I gave it two stars for looks alone the taste needs to minus stars. Expensive and one of the most wasted evenings of food look good looks are deceiving. read more

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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

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

Our waiter John was really good. Knew the menu and the whole shebang as he had been there for 8 yrs now. So service was very well done. Good. So so good. Very accommodating to all our needs. Changed out options since some of the items I was not able to eat. The blackened swordfish special was plated pretty. Cooked to perfection and the blueberry bacon sauce was super. Hubby had the ahi tuna and it was melt in your mouth good !!! Our dessert was big enough for 4 but hubby said no as he polished off more than half by himself. The chocolate mousse. Decadent and super rich. Friendly atmosphere and we even made friends with the lone person sitting behind us. Shared tastings of each other's desserts. I mean how often does that happen?!?! I would highly recommend and just an aside. Their white balsamic vinegar dressings is light and refreshing and a wow. And I only dipped in a piece of bread from my friend's salad. Yeah. Would definitely recommend and go back. They played everything nicely. Nothing over crowded. Right amount of time from order to food on the table. read more

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The decor and service was superb! The menu is heavy on alcohol and surprisingly light on food.

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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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

What a lovely dining experience! The food, the ambience, the service were all top notch. The menu is so varied but we chose the she-crab soup with the fig and beet salad. Both delicious. Also, the H & B salad with pan seared scallops. All very fresh with amazing flavors. The brussel sprouts were average so next time we will choose a different side. The dessert menu is so solid and we ordered the pineapple bread pudding with caramel sauce and coconut ice cream. All around, a terrific meal. read more

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First the service is amazing our waitress made the food sound so delicious before we got started ordering, ambiance is a little loud with everyone's conversation but it is a beautiful restaurant, very clean and well organized. The seafood fettuccine was delicious! To be honest I had eat so much of the other appetizers, salad and pimento cheese dip it was a struggle to eat it all. The final touch was the desserts, we had the chocolate chip cookie in a pan with vanilla bean ice cream! Oh my this was amazing!! This place is a little pricey but if you have to budget eating burgers every evening for one night here, I'd recommend you do it! read more

Absolutely fabulous...great food, atmosphere and drinks. My husband and I came on vacay from Dallas and truly enjoyed ourselves. Michael our server was wonderful and Nick the Mgr. was great. Thanks for making our dinner special guys!! read more

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Excellent dining experience from beginning to end. We ate at Croissant for breakfast and the service, and food were top notch. Then we came back to Hook and Barrel for dinner and again, everything was perfect. The service was fantastic. All the food items had a nice touch that separates them from the average. The lavash with pimento cheese was great. The drinks (I had the H&B old fashioned) were made just right. The short rib entree and the filet mignon were perfect. I could drink the sauce that came on the short rib. Pour over coffee hit the spot. We love this place and we will be back every chance we get when we are in town. read more

Great Food we had the Oyster Heidi for a appetizer I would recommend. The pork chop was on point, the beef rib was amazing, the stuffed flounder was also delicious. Topped it off with Key Lime Pie Service was great and management stopped by several times just to check on the food and service! The place is very clean and well maintained we set outside and the evening was beautiful read more

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This was first time we visited and we were honestly impressed. The food was the best we had all week. Portions were perfect and the flavors were amazing. From the homemade crackers and pimento cheese to the crab stuffed flounder and then pecan pie with ice cream, nothing disappointed. Service was great and they were very attentive. read more

​​ my favorite place in Myrtle Beach for food and goodies I have been a regular customer since their original days across the street from Sears in the Myrtle Beach Mall. As the a years have gone by they have only gotten better and better in their facilities are now top class to go with the great food and service. read more

Came here to get a good seafood meal after 3 not so great ones. The service was excellent and so was food. I wish I took some pics and all serving dishes were unique. Ate in enclosed patio and think was best spot in restaurant. Can recommend higher. read more

OMG I JUST CAN'T say enough GOOD STUFF ABOUT THIS PLACE!!! this place is so good we have went twice in 3 days. 1st) the young man that's greeting the guest He and the hostess are all so super Friendly. 2nd) the waitress both days were superb, very attentive to our needs, our food allergy, gave a great review of the menu allowing us to make great choices each time. 3rd) overall ambience is so pleasant and so relaxing and so enjoyable. 4th) the food is out of the world fresh and so good, not to mention, the pimento cheese and salt crackers appetizer is are simply amazing. The waitresses and waiters were remarkable such friendly staff. will definitely be returning and this restaurant comes highly recommended. I would give it a 10 star if there was one to give. read more

The bacon - 5 stars -was out of this world. The waiter was kind and brought my son a birthday cake when they found out it was his birthday, and the food was good, but the noise level was to the extent I had to put earplugs on/left prematurely, and we were sat, not in the main salon, but in an adjacent bakery or breakfast restaurant, our table felt high while our seats were low and the service was clearly stressed on a Saturday night, but it was kind the food that would bring me back again! read more

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

The food was great, but we brought out-of-town friends for the Hook & Barrel experience, and it was our first visit as well. We were disappointed to learn that our reservation was seated on the bakery side rather than in the main Hook & Barrel dining room. We didn't realize that was a possibility. In fact, our friends initially entered through the bakery side, assumed it was a separate business, and walked around to the main Hook & Barrel entrance. They were then taken through the beautiful dining room, across the porch, and back to the bakery area to be seated. While we appreciated that our reservation was accommodated, we wish this seating arrangement had been explained when we made the reservation so we could have known what to expect. 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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Aaron B was AMAZING! He checked with the kitchen as I have an allergy, and made sure everything was perfect. Great atmosphere--the food/drinks were amazing! Aaron even made sure our anniversary was extra special with a little cake!!! read more