I brought a sales manager from Fl here to dinner. He said this is the best restaurant in the Myrtle Beach area hands down. The food , Brian the waiter we had was excellent & Stacy at the Bar was stellar. RT Director of US Sales read more

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Our server was very chatty and we prefer not to get into personal conversation when eating out so service could have been better but we will try this place again soon. read more

One can't help but notice the vast majority of these negative reviews appear to have been authored by those who struggle to conjugate a verb. Now, I'm no grammar nazi, but I do appreciate a little punctuation and a paragraph or two to keep my eyes from bleeding. (See, new paragraph, right here...easy to do.) That said, I suspect these less than complimentary reviews were written by people who simply wondered in off the street; blissfully unaware of the sort of establishment they were actually visiting. Either that, or they were recently struck by lightning...There's really no other excuse for failing to appreciate this place. I mean, what's the unsuspecting burger & chips guy to do when he stumbles in with his date? One can't fault the bloke for being out of his element. He sees the prices but doesn't want to appear cheap. He has no former scale of reference; pearls before swine and all that... he's stuck, gets a bill he can't appreciate and well, we know what happens then.... Unfortunately, this is the passive aggressive sort who takes to the internet later in the evening to exact their less than articulate revenge. Fortunately for you, I've broken down this unfortunate mishap to right one of life's wrongs. Is The Library for everyone? No. Is it for those who appreciate a great meal and a little table side prep? Of course. It's lovely and exceeds reasonable expectations. By the way, I'm a big fan of the Chicken Chardonnay. Their menu is on-line (with prices) and the off season is a wonderful time to visit. You'll of course want to call ahead during the summer. As for those who take issue with my review of their review. Read a book. Don't drink the bong water, never date anyone closer than a third cousin, etc. Love ya, mean it. -Neil Be sure and follow me on Yelp for other Myrtle Beach reviews. I live here so chances are if I like something, you'll dig it too. See that little icon under my name to the left that says, "Follow this person on yelp?"...click that! We'll be buds! Seriously, do it. I'm shallow and need that sort of validation in my life. read more

Library Restaurant - French Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Very poor service. Ordered 12 oz Filet Med Rare. and was served 2 misshapen pieces of beef tenderloin that I assume weighed 12 ounces. Each piece was a different thickness but cooked for the same amount of time arriving at the table medium and almost medium well with a large cut where someone checked the temp. At 65+ dollars for a 12 oz steak I would expect more than what amounted to 2 scraps of tenderloin without the mushroom sauce instead of a 12 oz filet as ordered. The server seemed knowledgable, but certainly didn't seem interested in why I left the main course with little more then a small piece cut off to see that the temp was way over done. Your A+ bill was paid and you got A- tipped, but no worries I won't be back for the C- effort!!! read more

The Library was one of my top fine dining experiences of all time. I took my girlfriend there for her birthday since we wanted something unique and high-class. As others have said, be prepared for a ~2 hour meal, but it is definitely worth it. Don't be deceived by the plain exterior. Inside we were greeted at the door by the owner, Shad, and given a cute little table lit by a small oil lamp. Very cozy and romantic. Our waiter, Chris, was inviting and attentive throughout the night and helped enhance the dining experience. We started off with the Caesar salad, and it was incredible! Well-worth the price. Chris prepared it table-side for us, and it is most definitely the best Caesar we'd ever had (in fact, even the croutons were the best croutons we've had). For entrees we ordered the day's special filet mignon and the veal with shrimp. My veal was good, but the filet stole the show. It was juicy and perfectly-cooked, with a wonderful port reduction sauce and mushrooms. We couldn't help but close our eyes and say "Mmmm." My girlfriend got the side veggies as well. The carrots and green beans were must-haves, though the potatoes were good but nothing special. Drink-wise I was thrilled to see The Library's beer selection. We had intended to order a bottle of wine (of which they also have a great selection) but, being a craft beer lover, I couldn't pass-up on a chance to try a rare Dogfish Head brew. Shad explained to us that he is an official Dogfish Head seller and is able to get cases of some of their rarest beers. They had 750mL bottles of beer that I haven't seen for sale anywhere else in the Southeast. Speaking with Shad about their beers, about The Library and about the area were definite highlights of the night. He is extremely kind and attentive and wants to ensure that each diner is fully enjoying their experience. For dessert you must, MUST try the bananas foster. It's a dessert unlike any I've ever had in my life. Shad himself prepared the dessert table-side in a pan that flashed and sparked with flames as he flambéed the dish. The result (served over vanilla ice cream and a thin pastry) was heavenly. It seriously capped-off a dinner, and a night, that was one to remember. read more

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This place is just incredible. If you are in town and want a break from the normal dining experience you have to eat here. All the other reviews have pretty much hit it on the head. The owner (Shad) is very interested in making sure you feel like you are the only person in the place and was willing to talk about wines in depth as well as give us all the background we needed and wanted about the place. The waiters are no exception to that same intent. Very good at table side manner and presentation of all foods and drinks. The food, well, it's just phenomenal. I had the Kansas steak and it literally tasted like warm butter and cooked to perfection. The table side prepared salad was probably the best I'd ever had and the bananas flambe' was impressive to say the least. My favorite thing is that when you reserve your table, it's yours for the night. We spent over 2 hours there. I asked them to hold off dinner for about 45 minutes and they were more than happy to do that. Now THAT my friend is service! read more

We had a great experience dining at The Library. The service was excellent and the food was impeccable. I ordered the filet mignon and my partner ordered Duck a L' Orange. The Caesar salad was prepared table side and was also delicious. I ordered two dirty martinis with extra blue cheese stuffed olives and the cocktails were also on par with the quality of the food. Will definitely return. read more

My wife has been wanting to come here for quite some time, and was excited to see that they have moved to a new location. Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Our server was very good (I think his name was Danny). He was very attentive to our needs and our water glasses were never below half full. Food was amazing! Seafood was so fresh! However, didn't realize that the seafood appetizer we ordered that was "on special" would end up being $50, but it was worth it! I'll be back if I ever get back to the area again! read more

What. A. Shame. Completely gone downhill from when I first went. Everything was SO SWEET. creamed spinach should not be sweet. She crab soup should not be sweet. And for Christ sake carrots are already sweet, why must you make them sweeter?? It was so disappointing. And my god $46 for a seafood sampler appetizer???? Oh also, the cheesy tv fireplace really needs to go. Unfortunately will not ever be back. read more

We had a great experience at The Library. Excellent service, great cocktails and delicious food. Followed it up by hearing some great music next door at 88 keys. read more

We have been here 4 times and never disappointed, food and drinks and staff are always great but this last visit was exceptional. We had Sinetra as our waitress. If there was ever a professor of service it should be this young lady, she was incredible, enough said! read more

Just loved it! Nice quiet ambiance - romantic, old fashion charm and sophistication. If you want to get away from the tourist traps and would like a fabulous meal where you can have a nice conversation with exceptional service this is the place for you. I do not recommend this for kids or loud parties;) We had Shane as our waiter and he's a real pro. He won't steer you wrong. I wanted the duck and he recommended the cherry bing sauce which was fabulous! My husband had the grouper with crab sauce special, which was also fantastic. We started with the beef tritips with shrimp special, also deslish. We finished with the pecan chocolate ganache pie, also yummy, but I love all things chocolate. This is a wonderful restaurant with charm and atmosphere. If you're looking for a fabulous meal and service, I highly recommend you try the Library. We'll be back next time! read more

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Wow... OVERPRICED! The staff if professional and well trained is also trained to milk your wallet. The regular menus is not the money maker. The "Specials" and Chef's selections are $$$$$ . The food is good... no complaints about that. The wine is horribly a ripoff. The cocktails are ridiculously priced. If U are not considered-about price... have a good meal. Don't be surprised if your meal for two costs $300. We went for a special occasion. I expected a premium price. I was still shocked. Be prepared to pay big. read more

This is a restaurant that we go whenever we are in town. It is always excellent in everything (food and service). The escargot was perfect, and my husband crab appetizer was super. The main courses of Duck and Steak Diane were perfect cooked and presented. I suggest you finish you meal off with Banana's Foster. Visit this restaurant and you will get a wonderful experience. read more

5 Star food, 6 star service. From beginning to end my evening was Magic. My server. SENATRA Johnson was a gift. She gave me the ultimate gastronomic dinner. Starting with a perfect double Kettle One dirty Martini with blue cheese olives. Then the best garlicky Escargot. Dip the bread in the juice, goodness gracious. Words do not express the taste. She helped pick a wine that paired with every aspect of my meal. Tge most tender Filet, oh go for the reduction sauce. Again heaven. Between those was a lovely salad. Ending with a delectable peach cheescake with a rasberry sauce. Had a lovely after dinner cocktail, Expresso Martini. And they used my favorite Kettle One in it. Now thats service, I didnt have to request it. They remembered. That alone speaks volumes as to the care they take with each guest. I have to say, because of my wonderful experiance this evening. I most definitely will be returning. Next time with my husband. I was not enjoying Mrytle Beach one bit, that is until I walked into this place. The music, the cool energy, the beyond excellent service and fare. MORE THAN RECOMMENDED, SHOULD BECOME A "MUST DO". SPENDY BUT OHHHH SOOOO WORTH IT. THANK YOU THE LIBRARY STAFF FOR GIVING ME A TRUELY MAGICAL DINING EXPERIANCE. ​ read more

I stopped in the 5th of April and I'm so glad I did ... dinning alone I felt like royalty the food was excellent but the service from Danny was out of this world I did arrive about nine i was not made to feel rushed as I was the last one to leave man this experience was a real treat! Will definitely be back read more

Library Restaurant - the library coffee - French Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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If you're looking to have the best Birthday, Anniversary or special occasion dinner, this is absolutely the place to have it if you are in The Myrtle Beach area. My wife and I were visiting friends and decided to have a nice quiet night out. We found the Library Restaurant and decided to give it a go. We both had Filet and Lobster and the steaks were super tender and very flavorful. We also had the seafood trio as an appetizer. 2 spit lobster tails, cold shrimp and lump crab meat served with both, homemade cocktail sauce and warm drawn butter. The seafood was fresh and tasted like is just came out of the ocean! My wife had the She Crab soup, which was very flavorful. After we finished our meal, we learned that there was a really cool piano bar attached to the restaurant, so we had the quiet dinner and a couple cocktails and listened to a few of our favorite songs that they played on request. read more

In short this was an awesome evening. Our server Danny was the best. He was very personable and attentive to our experience. All his selections were great. We started with the seafood trio which was crab, lobster and shrimp. Oh so good. My wife had the salmon and I had the filet special. Both dishes arrived with a great presentation. The flavor was fantastic. It was not an inexpensive meal but it was well worth the dining experience. We will be back as for a second time this did not disappoint. read more

Library Restaurant - French Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

A very good restaurant. Super fancy and high end. The French cuisine was superb. 10/10

Easily one of the beast restaurants in Myrtle Beach hands down. Definitely a local favorite. Highly suggested if you are looking to take your significant other out on a romantic date or even just to grab a drink. This is a must visit restaurant. The food speaks for itself. read more

I never write reviews but this restaurant was just sooo phenomenal. Food, service, atmosphere were all 10/10. My boyfriend and I were seated in a private dining room giving the restaurant even more of a romantic vibe. I got a dragonfly martini and peach mango mojito which were both on the sweet side (but that's how I like my drinks). All the food had fantastic flavor to each bite. My boyfriend enjoyed his Caesar salad that was prepared table side. I had the she crab soup and it was absolutely stellar. The soup was sweet but also had a slight kick to it and the almonds gave it a crunch factor. I highly recommend this soup because it was very unique and unlike any other she crab soup that I've had. I had the duck l'orange for my entrée and it was phenomenal. The server Bryan also provided great service and even opened the door for us on the way out offering breath mints. Everything about this meal made it an unforgettable date night for my boyfriend and I. read more

Library Restaurant - Dragonfly Martini - French Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

After a long yelp search, I ended here with my family. We didn't do our research well enough though because we didn't realize the extent of its fanciness. We were very underdressed in our regular day attire. It's very fancy inside but super cheesy. The food portions are huge which was unexpected but nice. I had a shrimp scampi of sorts and it was fine. Not great but ok. The onion soup was really great and the she crab was sweet and filling. The restaurant was very pricy and seemed to be trying to be something special but really fell short. read more

Shad, Chris and the entire team are amazing. Simply the best place to dine and have drinks. If you're looking for a dining experience where you can connect with your significant other, family or friends and not feel like you are rushed to leave... this is the place. It's all about the experience! Cut your steaks with a butter knife (literally)... you'll never want to go anywhere else. The new location is beautiful with a bar area and happy hour with amazing food and drinks. The formal dining room is a different level of experience for the diner. Either choice you make will be amazing. Do yourselves a favor and dine here as frequently as possible. Best She-Crab Soup on this planet, table side Caesar Salad, Steak Diane, Lobster, Filet, Grande Marnier carrots, and don't forget the Colorado free range lamb for lamb lovers... WOW read more

The restaurant is fancy, great customer service and good food. I had the steak which was cooked perfectly a d lobster tail which was great.

This is a fine dining restaurant of a variety of different types of food. The ambience is very comfortable, and the food is very good. But not exactly what I would expect for a fine dining restaurant. Like I said the food is good, but I would not say fantastic. This restaurant has been around for a very long time and I believe it has become complacent. read more

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is excellent the service is great make sure you get Brian when you get there. It is a place that we will definitely return to. The people there are great thank you for the great Christmas memories. read more

My husband and I dropped by on our last night of vacation for our anniversary dinner. Our experience was absolutely incredible. Brian was our waiter and he was one of the best parts of our experience. Incredibly attentive and knew his way around the delicious menu. All the way from the beginning to dessert he made our experience perfect. He even made our Bananas Foster table side and it was delicious! Overall, our food was incredible. Service was impeccable. I would 100% recommend to someone going out for a fancy dinner. Oh, and once again, props to Brian for making our experience perfect. read more

Food was overpriced and average quality. Service was not a fine dining experience. Staff was unprofessional and poorly trained. Skip this place. read more

My family and I have been to countless steakhouses, including top notch places like Capital Grille, Morton's, etc. But the Library hands-down has the best steak I have ever eaten. You dont even need a steak knife to cut through; just a butter knife! It was so flavorful and tender. The atmosphere was fantastic and unique! I've never been in a place with a speak-easy/French type of decor, but it was incredible! The service, particularly Bryan, was even better! So friendly and made you feel like you'd been friends for a very long time! The Library will certainly be on my list of places to eat at each time we go to Myrtle Beach. Also, get the Library mushrooms - to die for! read more

Tonight we had the honor of spending our night with Josh. He was absolutely amazing! His knowledge of the menu and personality was exactly what we needed. We celebrated my mom's birthday and they catered to us by putting the cake in the fridge, even serving us by he slice. This was our first time here and I can't wait to return. 10/10 recommend. read more

From the moment we walked in it was evident we were in for very pleasant dining experience. We greeted at the door by a pleasant gentleman and the continued to improve. Ron, our server, was fabulous. He was articulate and very helpful. We started with cocktails and a great bottle of wine(great selection) and followed with two great soups, onion and she crab(must have) that was very untraditional and then a table side prepared Caesar salad. My wife went for the duck and I the halibut. Both were outstanding as the chef nailed it. To finish the evening we had to do the table side bananas foster, omg, so good. Cappuccino and espresso was spot on. We were escorted to the doors and offered mints on the way out. It is clear management has taken the time to painstakingly tend to every detail. Well done, we will definitely be back. read more

The Library is fine dining in Myrtle Beach with an old school charm. I stumbled upon this enclave of deliciousness while searching for a place to get a yummy dessert. Michael took care of us completely. Professionals work here. We shared the special seafood trio appetizer consisting of lobster, shrimp, and lump crab. This dish was fresh and cooked to perfection. The made at your table Caesar salad reminded me of when fine dining was more intimate...so delicious. We shared a nicely portioned fish served with a champagne reduction (I hope I got that right.) The evening ended with a To Die For tableside Bananas Foster. I pared my meal with a California Sparkling wine from a vineyard associated with Tattinger. This place is cozy. The staff work well together to make sure everyone is comfortable. We were celebrating. The night was divine. You will spend money here, but it is worth every cent. read more

This was the best restaurant I have ever visited in Myrtle Beach. The staff makes you feel like a king or queen. There are not a lot of tables but the staff makes sure you are taken care of -- the food is excellent. Some of the food (steak) is cooked in front of you. Such a tasty and great experience with excellent ambiance. read more

Very weird ambiance (dark and cold). Not a good place for young adults. Food is probably good but we did not stay to eat.

Been dying to try out this place since we moved here a year ago. My fiancé finally surprised me and brought me here tonight for our anniversary. The baked feta and tomato appetizer was so delicious but I believe that the only thing we can rave about. Our waitress seemed timid so I just assumed she was new but she really made our experience worse than it needed to be. She offered us either sparkling or spring water, we chose spring but were then charged for it on our bill whereas other tables just had free tap water in which we were NEVER offered. We had the she crab soup and French onion soup which were good... nothing to rave over. We asked our server which filet was best, the house or the one prepared table side which is what they're known for. She proceeded to tell us "um well you'd probably like the house better, I mean I don't mind making it table side if you'd like" leaving us to feel like we'd be bothersome if we ordered the table side prepared filet. Our filets came out with a variety of sauces which were delightful yet the filets tasted beyond bland, for such an upscale place we were in disbelief at how little flavor they had. They tasted completely unseasoned and one of them was very much over cooked. We couldn't eat them so we spoke with a manager who's suggestion was "well maybe a new sauce will make it better"... we already have 3 sauces... the sauces aren't the problem, the preparation of the meat is. He then asked if we were having dessert, we let our waitress know we'd have two dessert cocktails which we were then charged for. Our filets were removed from the bill but overall was not a good experience. Would NOT recommend. read more

Delicious food with great waiter. Very eclectic surrounding by books on shelves,hence Library restaurant. Great service with nice doorman too. read more

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Interesting, interesting, interesting, interesting and more interesting... Interesting #1 - The owner greets you at the door and observes you throughout your entire meal. It's weird and quirky, but he attended to every need and was genuinely interested in our experience. Interesting #2 - Cold forks for cold items. Never experienced this before, but I got a new cold fork for everything I ate before my entree. I was happy and clean. Interesting #3 - They cook table side. I did not have a "table side" entree, but there were several available on the menu as well as desserts (be prepared to pay though) Interesting #4 - The ninja vegetable attack. Entree ordered, brought to table, when served, waiter states "we have a lovely selection of vegetables tonight; let me show you. You can have a serving for an additional $3.95 per person." Thanks broseph, I don't appreciate the nickel and dime BS. I can get a whopper junior for a $1 what makes you think I want to pay $4 to eat vegetables? Interesting #5 - The decor. Books, spotlights and other fun things. Quite eclectic. Overall, this was a good experience. Be prepared to spend some coin, but the food is tasty and unique. read more

Let's get this out of the way right now -- The Library is not typical Myrtle Beach fare. Expect to spend at least $75 per person (more if you like to drink), but expect it to be worth every penny. What does your money get you? First, The Library spaces out the reservations such that the dining room is not crowded and the noise level is just right. Second, the attention you will get from the manager, your waiter, and the executive chef/owner will make you feel like a VIP. Third, the food was simply extraordinary. The beef carpaccio we had as an appetizer was so tender, delicate and delicious. All of our entrees were great, but the best was the sweetbreads, flamed table side by the executive chef. Also flamed table side was my son's Bananas Foster and it was hands down the best I've ever tasted. I had a blueberry sundae with a 10 year tawny port and I'm still wearing a satisfied smile an hour later. If you're looking for a break from smokers, tattoos, baseball caps, and beer bellies, The Library will treat you to a dining experience you will remember. read more

Note: This restaurant mandates reservations. Your party will be at your table for a couple hours. This is an extensive and beautiful experience that requires some forethought. We parked easily (valet would be nice, but parking yourself is not the end of the world), entered on time for our reservation, introduced ourselves and were seated immediately.From there, our waiter visited our table and the service was fantastic. The service alone is comparable to the nicest restaurants I've visited - that is to say, it is flawless. I drank mojitos that met & exceeded every expectation i could have for such a prestigious, 40-year old restaurant. We had an appetizer, shrimp and blackened steak tips, then soups, then salads. The courses came only as we were ready - zero pressure to rush our meal in any way. After all that, our entrees came. The owner himself served me my sweet breads, and they were the best example of sweet breads I've ever had. My friend ate fresh duck. I don't need to explain the food or service in detail. If you are already accustomed to finer dining, then you know what to expect - it is exceedingly rare for a restaurant of this reputation to have food that disappoints, or service that disappoints. If you are not yet accustomed, then there is no better entry point into this particular world. Certainly, the Library excelled in every aspect and was fully worth the price - interesting & unique French dining in Myrtle Beach (of all places! A desolate land of franchises and dreary corporate shells of restaurants, and amidst all of that, tucked away not far from the boardwalk, there is The Library! A literal diamond in the rough). The most memorable part of all of this is the setting. From outside, the restaurant is just a building like any other on its stretch. It doesn't physically stand out, especially compared to the gaudy and ridiculous exteriors of locals like Planet Hollywood, MargaritaVIlle or Rioz Brazillian Steakhouse. Those big overwrought buildings designed to attract attention - goodness, for all of the opulence within the Library, it is fascinating that the exterior can be so modest. And yet, The Library is by far the most genuine Myrtle Beach dining experience. In an area where restaurants open & close, isn't it incredible to visit an establishment that's been open for over 40 years, totally uncompromising in its pursuit of quality and identity? The Library is that place, and if you respect interesting, privately owned and excellently staffed restaurants, then there is simply no way you wouldn't find The Library worthy of your attention. If you're looking up The Library, you already know their most distinguishing feature - the "library" aspect of this place - there are shelves and shelves of antique books lining the walls. The ambiance from this is great - know how interesting it is to see the bookshelves in a friend's home, in their study? To see what they choose to own and read? Imagine that feeling, that connection, but not to a friend but to a restaurant. Peruse the titles on the shelves, see this window into literature from long, long ago. There is an historical aspect to The Library, rising from its history of 40 years, and also from its substantial collection of hardcover books. I challenge anyone to not be excited by the titles on the walls. After all of this writing, the only thing I can do is plead with you - visit this site. Make your reservation here. Don't got to the Brazilian steakhouse (there is almost definitely one in your area already). Don't go to the standard New York style steakhouses (They are everywhere, too). Do yourself justice, and go to the absolute finest dining establishment in the entirety of Myrtle Beach. Settle not for gimmicks and marketing schemes and pretty obnoxious buildings, but accept only the absolute - the EXCELLENCE. Go to The Library and experience for yourself the finest food in this city, the finest food for the past 40 years running. This place has no local competition. If you vacation here, don't be a fool. read more

Be quiet and do your homework at The Library...books are on the shelves for ready reference! Problem is that unless you are studying culinary arts, then you definitely won't get any studying done! Absolutely fabulous! For the perfect anniversary dinner or any joyous occasion with that special someone, drop $2 bills + for two...yes, this is not Friday's so, taking your 12, 10, and 7 year old will be mighty costly...and not that it's not worth it, it TOTALLY is! Ask for Noah as your server...and definitely ask to meet the Executive Chef / Owner, Shad (from Cooperstown, NY so you know he is a Hall-of-Famer!) Splurge on the lamp chops; French Onion soup, and Caesar Salad... Thank you again! Your repeat customers and friends from upstate New York, read more