Bonfire Taqueria might sound like your typical Mexican spot--but don't let the name fool you. When…read moreI first mentioned it to my wife, she was curious enough to say, "Let's try it." That spontaneous decision turned into one of our favorite discoveries. We had just moved from Virginia to Conway and were still getting a feel for the area, so everything felt new. The restaurant offered both indoor and outdoor seating, but the real draw? A peaceful view of the Waccamaw Riverwalk. Sitting outside, overlooking the water, we instantly relaxed--it was the perfect welcome to our new town. Then came the food--and wow. We were blown away. I ordered the seafood sampler loaded with shrimp, oysters, catfish, tater tots, and coleslaw. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. My wife went with the pulled pork dinner, complete with classic sides, pickles, and Texas toast. We swapped bites and couldn't stop raving about how good everything was--especially for the price. Coming from Virginia, I thought I knew BBQ--ketchup-based and familiar. But this was something else entirely. That rich, tangy mustard-based South Carolina barbecue completely changed my expectations. It was a delicious surprise that instantly made me a fan. Our waitress let us know they served brunch on weekends--so back we went. Same riverside view, same laid-back vibe, but a whole new level of indulgence. I ordered the Brunch Chimichanga--crispy, savory perfection--while my wife went all-in on the Brunch Burger: French toast, sausage beef patty, over-easy egg, bacon, American cheese, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and hashbrown casserole. Yes, it was as incredible as it sounds. Now, Bonfire Taqueria isn't just a place we tried--it's a place we return to again and again. Great food, relaxing views, and a welcoming atmosphere make it one of our go-to spots to unwind, sip a drink, and soak in everything we love about downtown Conway.

Popular, but overpriced for the quality of food. I came here on a Sunday, and it was really crowded…read morefor brunch. So I waited for a while, since I was meeting up with a friend. There were plenty of free tables, but they didn't have enough servers, so that extended the wait. Service wasn't very fast, as a result. I got the shrimp and grits, and the portion size was pretty small, and the flavor was unremarkable. There was nothing wrong with anything. So I'd say it's fine. But it doesn't stand out, either.

This place knows how to do BBQ, for less than $15 lunch and less than $20 dinner you get an all you…read morecan eat BBQ buffet, drink with all the fixings, BBQ chicken/pork and homemade desserts! Service is friendly and refills your water/tea and picks up your plates for you. Be sure to stop in and get your belly full on some down home southern BBQ!

Good southern buffet, went for lunch. Prices were $13.50 with drink for the lunch buffet on Feb…read more'26. Great value and food was great.

People, food, and selection is amazing. We always come here every time we come to Myrtle!read more

Excellent food (self-serve buffet) and atmosphere. An employee came out and sang God Bless America…read morewhich was very cool too! Definitely coming back!

The GREENS are seriously the best greens I've ever had! I could have ordered a plate of those…read morealone.....so good! The pickled veggies were amazing as well, Wings on point! If I return to Myrtle, I'm running back for the Greens and possibly something else! Yum!!!

I was really disappointed with my experience at this BBQ spot. The food itself was good, but the…read moreway they handle their happy hour specials completely ruined the vibe. Apparently, if you want to order the happy hour food specials, you're required to sit at the bar. If you're at a regular table--even if there are plenty open--you're out of luck. This policy makes zero sense from a customer standpoint. Not everyone wants to squeeze into a bar seat just to get a discounted appetizer. Some people come with friends, family, or kids and would prefer to sit at a table and actually relax. For a restaurant that has the space, it feels unnecessarily restrictive and honestly a little unwelcoming. It also puts the staff in an awkward position because they have to constantly explain the rule to confused customers. A good happy hour should make people want to stay longer and order more, not make them feel like they're being forced into a specific seat just to participate. BBQ is supposed to be casual and hospitable. Unfortunately, this place managed to make it feel oddly rigid and inconvenient. There are plenty of other spots that manage happy hour without making customers jump through hoops.

Great place!! We sat in the bar, thanks to the sweet hostess who helped us snag a table on a Friday…read morenight. We ordered oysters Rockefeller and the egg rolls to start. Egg rolls were 9/10. I asked for ranch dressing and it elevated to 10/10. They should serve them with ranch!!! The oysters were raw under the spinach toppings. Not to my hubs liking. We are used to the oysters being steamed/roasted under the toppings. We bo h got salads for our meal. Yum!! My Caesar with blackened shrimp was amazing! The hubs got the raspberry salad with grilled chicken. Also delicious! Would definitely come back next time we are in Conway!

SC- Stopped by for a quick lunch for the first time at this restaurant. Food was great, and we…read moreloved the presentation. Ambiance is lovely. We had a good time. Service was okay, I think it can improve a bit more. This restaurant has a second floor that we would love to be on next time we go there. Yes, we will definitely go back. Hope you get to try this lovely place in Conway. Happy meals.

I happened to be in Conway for a week, on my own. One evening I went to Crooked Oak & fortunately…read moreheard about the "secret room" in the back. The host very kindly escorted me there & what a great surprise! The Tap Room host, Joanne, saw me looking a bit lost & greeted me. I didn't want to take a whole table as I was just there for a cocktail. Joanne suggested one of the leather lounge chairs & got me settled. She made me feel very comfortable. I'm old school enough that as a woman I felt awkward being in an unfamiliar town in a bar full of strangers. Joanne reassured me & checked on me throughout the evening. I had a fabulous Old Fashion, enjoyed the multiple TV's & ended up conversing & laughing with a whole family who were also visiting. All around, a great experience that all started with Joanne taking me under her wing & making me feel comfortable. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in Conway!

We had such a great experience at Crooked Oak Tap! The vibe is really cool from the moment you walk…read morein and you can choose between the main dining area, which is super cute and welcoming, or head to the back pub area, which has a more laid-back feel. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. And the food? Fantastic. We literally cleaned our plates. The burgers were cooked perfectly to each of our requested temperatures, and the house-cut fries were absolutely delicious. They also have an excellent draft selection! We'll definitely be back!

Smoke on the Waccamaw is an annual BBQ festival and craft fair. This was the first year and was…read moreheld on the 3rd weekend in October (Alabama/Tennessee game weekend). I'm suspecting that it will be the same weekend every year. There is a BBQ competition and all contestants must smoke Boston Butts and make pulled pork (hey, it's South Carolina). They also have the option of smoking ribs for judging. Cash prizes are awarded in both categories but in order to get the Grand Champion prize you have to cook in both categories. Judging is done on Saturday and the Shrine Club serves the pulled pork around 11:30. Let me tell you, that pulled pork was delicious. Being the first year, there are a few minor kinks the organizers need to work out for next year. Some extra napkins would have been nice. The festival also has an arts and craft area for vendors which is fun to walk around. There are also quite a few bounce castles for kids. Definitely worth visiting next time around.

What a bummer and a let down! While visiting our daughter at…read morethe beach, we decided to attend this festival to have something fun to do on a Friday night. After checking three different websites, and driving 30+ minutes to get there, we found out only soup was being served Friday night and the barbecue was not being served until Saturday. Also there is absolutely no signage directing you where to park that's close to the event or once your parked where the event is located, so we walked around aimlessly until we asked someone where the venue was and he pointed us in the right direction. Not one of the three websites said that the barbecue was only being served on Saturday, it they had we would not have gone Friday night, because I wanted barbeque, not no damn soup! On top of that tickets were one dollar each for a soup sample served in a very small styrofoam cup. My daughter bought a few tickets and some of the vendors did not even fill the very small cup all the way up so to me this was a big waste of money to pay a dollar for a couple of tablespoonfuls of soup. And from what I heard while we were walking around, we were not the only ones complaining about this issue including the vendors who said they had to be there Friday night serving soup to be able to participate in the barbecue in Saturday. To me this event was poorly planned and executed because If your websites say it's a two day event, then barbecue needs to be served both nights or inform people on the websites that barbeque is only going to be served on Saturday night so people like me and many others that didn't want no damn soup wouldn't waste their time and gas driving there to get barbecue to find out you could only get soup on Friday night.

4 of us have gone to Tongy's once a week for well over 5 years. Since the new ownership they no…read morelonger offer any food specials on their Happy Hour Menu. (They do however offer discounted beverages on happy hour.) Not our favorite anymore as we were the regulars that came every Monday for Burgers & Beers. Without the Happy Hour Special our bill has gone up 16 to 20 % plus tip

Hannah our bartender/server was terrific. Ok, we were nearly the only people to n this huge place,…read moretypically frequented by the local college crowd (more than us 4 retirees)! Food was reasonably priced and good portions but just ok. Nothing worth complaining about, but very little any of us would want again (with the exception of potato skins and potato salad). So this was a Solid 3 until my husband told me how bad the bathroom is. On a Monday, after a snow day.

Best wings in town! They use extra- large grade A chicken and are always cooked to perfection. The…read moregirl behind the bar is always friendly and welcoming.

I had wings my friends had burgers. My wings with Keith's sauce were so delicious! The fries were…read morevery good, not like most fries, these had a special touch! Elizabeth took good care of us even tho she had to monitor the front as well. Very pleased. Good music too! Not our first visit and will not be our last! Yummy!

I stopped here a few days ago for the first time. It's a small , family owned bbq place beside a…read moregas station like you would find in a small town in the South. The employees were nice and I heard the cashier telling someone it was her family's business. It's not decorated fancy , but the dining room is clean and has honest bbq. I got the Pulled Pork Plate with 2 Sides and a Sweet Tea. I also ordered an extra side. If you're a Veteran like me , your drink is free. The Pulled Pork was tasty and a good portion and they give you a bun even though you didn't order a sandwich you have bread to go with it. I ordered Hush Puppies as my bread , but still ate the top bun with my meal. Hush Puppies were pretty good when warm , my last one when it cooled down then tasted a little oily so eat them while they're hot. Usually I get a Pulled Pork Sandwich instead of a platter and have Slaw on it. Well I got a side of Slaw and it was Mayo style , not Vinegar style and I didn't like it. The young lady let me replace them with the Beans and they were very good. Potato Salad was average , I like a little more mustard in mine. Now for the BBQ Sauces. They have 5 BBQ Sauces which is a good variety to have. I liked the Hot , Vinegar , and Rob Sauce the most. For Pulled Pork I found if you mix the Hot and Vinegar Sauces it worked the best. If I would've had Brisket then the Rob Sauce would be my pick for it. The Mild was okay , but I prefer more of a kick. The Mustard Sauce was weak and not tangy enough and I usually like a good mustard sauce sometimes on pulled pork , but prefer the vinegar. Sweet tea ok , not too sweet like some places. Overall it's a well rounded bbq place. My total with tax was $19.70 with my free Veteran's drink , pulled pork platter and 3 sides. I would like to come back and try the Brisket next time. I would recommend you giving it a try and support a local family business.

WOW!!!!! BEST JUICIEST BRISKET EVER!!!!! I've lived in…read morePawleys Island 30 years. I consider myself a brisket connoisseur! lol! I'd noticed this unassuming small restaurant tucked away on the frontage road but never tried it. On my way home from a Doctors Appointment I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did!! It is by far some of the best brisket I have ever eaten!!! So very tender and juicy it just melts in your mouth!!!! Love the smoky flavor! The delightful lady at the counter and the gentleman working the kitchen must be the owners because the only thing better than the Brisket was the fast efficient friendly, service!! I got a pound of brisket, to go, but next time I'm gonna try the ribs and the barbecue! The 35 mile trip to the doctors just became a lot less stressful! I'm looking forward to my next appointment, instead of dreading it!