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 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

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

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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

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

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

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

Joe was an excellent server, friendly and knowledgeable. Food was tasty and prepared perfectly. We sat on the porch and enjoyed the meal. Would gladly return. read more

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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

One of the best meals and overall experiences we've had at a restaurant. The service was incredible. Our server, Brenda, was so nice and offered great advice. It feels like the restaurant went out of their way to provide an exceptional experience. The salmon was cooked PERFECT. The she crab soup was INCREDIBLE. And the fish bites are one of the best deals around. Little clouds of perfectly fried deliciousness. HIGHLY recommend. read more

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

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

Nice looking restaurant with delicious food. Great service from Daiquone. We started with fish bites what were mixed kinds of fish. Very tasty. Oyster shooter was quite spicy! The Ocean Fettuccini was awesome! It was quite rich & I'm glad we shared the generous portion. I highly recommend. read more

We dined here tonight based on reviews of the location. First, the service. We arrived right at opening so seating was not an issue. It's nicely decorated and well maintained. We were quickly greeted by our outstanding waitress, Rhonda. She was professional and attentive the entire time. She knew the menu very well and explained the specials to us. She brought us a plate of chips and house made pimento cheese. I'm normally not a fan of that cheese spread but I was hooked after one bite. They sell it by the 1/2 pound to go, if you're so inclined. I ended up ordering the spareribs with potato pancake and greens for a side. It was cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. My wife ordered she crab soup for an appetizer which she thought was amazing and had crab stuffed flounder for her main. She said it was delicious, except the crab stuffing was a little on the salty side. I had the pineapple bread pudding for dessert. It came with housemade coconut ice cream. Honestly, it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. My wife chose the maple pecan crème brûlée. She said it was delicious. One last note the manager visited with us twice during our meal, very nice. Rhonda told us if you want to try this place during the high season you "must" have a reservation. I completely understand why. read more

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Beautiful building and decor. We sat on the covered porch on a nice evening. We enjoyed our entrees - my blackened salmon was delicious. I also enjoyed the she crab soup. The crackers and cheese were good, and they surprised us with a delicious birthday cake for our daughter. read more

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Service is great and food is really good quality here! I would like to see a little more variety on the menu (they could add like a seafood pasta maybe?) but all the meat and fish is really fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and pimento cheese appetizers. I got the short rib as my main dish and it was awesome!! Also really enjoyed the chocolate mousse dessert. I didn't like the espresso martini though, it was way too sweet. A good spot for a quality dinner with great service! read more

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I felt like we looked out when it came to being seated. There were only two of us and we were able to get two seats right away at the bar which had full service. Service was awesome. The food is delicious and the restaurant was clean well maintained, and you could tell that it was managed by professional staff. A++++ read more

Love love love. If you get an opportunity, make sure to dine outside. Gives off a "southern porch" dining vibe! First off, the H&B old fashioned is a must. They have a wide selection of American Whiskies. We had the fish bites and mussels for an app which was absolutely delicious. Followed by their pan seared whole fish (Snapper), the angry clams and the blackened salmon. All of which was mouth watering and tasty! read more

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

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The service was fantastic. Our server, Rhonda, was very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and professional. The exterior and porch are charming, and the interior is beautiful with unique decor. We sat in the wine room off to the size which was cozy and intimate. They start you with complimentary pimento cheese and homemade crackers which were great. We had the fish bites and she crab soup which were both very good. They actually split up the soup into three bowls for us which was really above and beyond accommodating. Our entrees were crab stuffed flounder, braised short ribs, and the grilled catch of the day. All were very good. The coconut pineapple rice and peach chutney with the catch of the day was delicious. Great presentation for entrees. For desserts we had key lime pie, pecan pie, and bunt cake. All were fantastic. Cocktails and mocktails were solid as well. The only things we didn't love were the asparagus- not bad but just average- and the plates were like fancy plastic. All of the other serving ware was very nice, but for such an expensive meal, real plates would be nice. Overall, this was fantastic and a great choice if you're looking for something more upscale in MB read more

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We came here the first time we visited MB and loved everything about this place. The decor, the vibe, the wine and the pimento dip app. We have not been back since then but def recommend this restaurant as a local. read more

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

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Impeccable service and top notch presentation. Hook & Barrel definitely exceeded expectations. Came here last night for a quick dinner and left very impressed. The food and ambiance were both exceptional. To eat, I ordered the Roasted Chicken Breast, which came with whipped potatoes, roasted tri-colored carrots, chicken jus, and watermelon radish. If looking for a nice dinner spot in Myrtle Beach, this restaurant is a great option. Highly recommended. 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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Six stars for service, dinner and cocktails. Minus two for the worse creme brulee I have ever had.Plus, it is very expensive. I picked this restaurant based on how it came up on Yelp. The first picture I saw was of their famous creme brulee, since that is my weakness these days and I needed some self nurturing that was my goal, eat a healthy dinner than on to dessert!! We had some delicious appetizers, a take of Oysters Rockefeller, my main course as well as my husband's was seasoned to perfection and tasted exactly how it was described. My dessert, well you can guess, was terrible. A soft sugar shell and a warm, nearly soupy cream. Blah! The restaurant it self has a beautiful esthetic and contemporary, southern charm. The service was great. We will be back, but definitely not ordering the dessert. read more

Food was excellent. We had Bomber Shrimp, She Crab soup, and mussels. Service was excellent! read more

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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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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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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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

We had a 6:45 reservation on a weekday and were seated within 5 minutes of arrival. Restaurant looked to be 90% full with lots of families on vacation the week before Easter. Our waiter, Brian Y, was upbeat, personable and attentive. We started with the on the house flatbread and pimento cheese appetizer and added crispy fish bites. Delicious as always. My friend enjoyed seared scallops with roasted vari-colored carrots and cauliflower purée and I had the steamed mussels. Both arrived hot and flavorful. 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

Food was very good. Cooked perfectly and the maple bourbon bacon was so delicious!! Service was outstanding. We were a large party and our server took excellent care of us. read more

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

Although a tad on the pricey side this place is worth every penny. Instead of rolls they give you solid portion of homemade flatbread and butter (excellent), crab cakes excellent, the special of day was Mahi and shrimp with rice and a red sauce - would have been better with a citrus sauce vs red cajun style sauce but was good. Cappuccino was excellent. Later that week we went next door to Croissants- same owners. Exceptional cheesecakes, pastries. We assume there is a classically trained pastry chef on staff. Breakfast and lunch menu looks awesome and we will be trying lunch soon. read more

Wonderful food! The seafood was also great. Well sized portions and wonderful desserts and cocktails! Highly recommended.! read more

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

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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Really, really great food. Can't say enough about how good it is. We'll absolutely be coming back! read more

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

Everything was just perfect! The ambiance, the food, and our server was all just perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant!

This was the second place since being in town and the food and service was really good. I am going to recommend the pan fried red snapper... get it extra crispy and you are going to love it. They best pan fried anything I have had. read more

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