Reasonable prices, had us in and out, great food and drinks. I'd been craving a mojito all day,…read morethat hit. The crab cake was the best ever.

We were really hoping for a great meal to turn around what had already been a stressful trip --…read moreafter an 8-hour airport delay and canceled flight on day one, and then scrambling to change hotels on day two after being offered a run-down room. Unfortunately, this dinner just added to our frustration. We had a 6:15 reservation and waited quite a while before a server arrived. When she did, she was very kind and took our drink and appetizer orders. But everything moved so slowly -- drinks and app took ages, and we placed our dinner order not long after. By 7:30, we still had no food. The server kept apologizing (she really was kind and doing her best), but it was clear something was off in the kitchen or with management. Eventually someone else came over, offered 20% off, and said our meals were "plating now" -- but that wasn't true, because we waited another 20 minutes. We were ready to cancel, and when the food finally came, I honestly couldn't enjoy it at that point. My chicken sandwich was nothing special (definitely not worth the wait), and my mom's scallops were salty and just bad. While our server was lovely, the overall experience with management and the kitchen was disappointing. Won't be back.

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

Plenty of parking. Ok for groups…read more Reservations recommended but not required. Great food, wonderful service. Many items to pick from. Very nice ambiance. Must try spot.

I love 1229 Shine. I brought my family with me this time and they all raved about the food after…read morewe left. We started with the bang bang grouper bites and I wish I had ordered 2! They were gone in about two minutes between the 3 of us, not because of the quantity, but because they were so good. They were not overly spicy in case that's a worry. They have a full gluten free menu. The kids menu also includes seafood which I appreciate for my seafood loving crew. I ordered the Fry Basket with Shrimp and Oysters. My mom ordered the same but also had flounder with it. My son ordered a Caesar salad with a side of fried flounder. Everyone was very impressed with the amount and quality of the food. I honestly didn't take great pictures because we were too busy eating! It was a very busy day the day we were there bc of the Kentucky derby party but we were still seated quickly and our food came out fairly quickly. They take a lot of precautions when dealing with allergies and it was appreciated. They even identify that it is gluten free when they deliver the food as well. I can't wait to return and try the short rib macaroni and cheese. The ambiance is booths and tables around a bar. They also have a great outdoor space due kids to run around and play.

Food 3/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 4/5…read more Salmon Slider - 7.5 Tuna Wonton Tacos - 8.1 Crab Rangoon Mozz Sticks - 8.4 Deviled Eggs - 7.4 Crispy Brussels - 7.6 Bang Bang Grouper Bites - 8.3 Tomato Bisque - 8.2 Shoutout to Ava for the great service!

Amazing food. Pepperoni pizza was fantastic. The wings were very crisp and had a great amount of…read moreheat.

Food was good…read more Service was fair and with only 2 folks attending to 50+ patrons was likely 2 short. Waiting on drinks and food was too long. Ambiance was OK but the venue is small and it was very loud.

So this was our first time here. It was still off season so we were able to sit down right away on…read morea Saturday evening. We sat outside and the view is gorgeous. The outside is great for families or for a date night. They have a section where they have an outside bar so you can be by the water. They also have a small stage that I'm sure they have music outside. So we started off with drinks and some appetizers. We had the calamari, street corn dip and the margarita. We had the steak with a side order of shrimp, had the Big chill burger with an extra side the Hawaiian pasta salad and the Big Chill Island salad with chicken. Service was good. The apps were tasty and if you like spicy hot it was good. The steak and shrimp was good and flavorful, the burger was good but not the pasta salad. It was not good, that even my daughter didn't like it. As for my Big Chill Island salad was also a disappointment. Not sure what it was but the flavors just didn't go well together. I always like to give places a second try so we might come back and I will try another dish.

We came here on a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't busy at all. We sat outside to get a great view…read moreof the water. It was so humid but the views were well worth it. Our waitress was very accommodating and checked on us frequently. The food was delicious! I had the fish tacos and they were so tasty! The mango salsa and the avocado spread definitely added that extra something special to the tacos. My husband had the lobster mac n cheese and he devoured it. The whole experience was great. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for great food with a great view.

Amazing modern piano bar! But surprisingly the food and drinks are just as good. Danny K and Mac…read moreshould have charged separate admission they were so good. Will be back. Note that there is a $10 cover for out of towners. Plus if you've ever struggled to read a menu in low light, you will love their menu.

I absolutely love this place! Will be a regular spot! The food is great and atmosphere is amazing!read more

We were staying on "hotel alley" near the boardwalk and were sick of eating bar food. Found this…read moreGEM online and wish so much we had discovered it earlier in our week vacation. The vibe is modern and CLEAN. The food was fresh and delicious. The wine menu was good and the staff was knowledgeable with recommendations. Within our group we had the tuna ceviche, the "Let him cook!", flatbread, the French dip and the AG salad. Every single one of us loved everything! And honestly the cost was the same as the bar food on the strip. 100% would prefer this place. It was quiet and slow and we can only hope when we return to Myrtle Beach this place is still there and can get us in. Do not miss the opportunity to eat here.

Stopped in for a nice glass of wine. Super nice bartender but the place was so cold between the…read moreseating, bar top, floors, walks. Great decor but needs some warmth in there to cozy it up.

Dumplings 10/10 Spicy edamame 8/10…read moreBibimbap 8/10 Cocktails 10/10 We loved this spot! Excellent food and cocktails! Noah river Pinot noir on happy hour special! Paper plane cocktail was soooo good! Service was excellent and loved the vibe.

My wife and I have been coming to Myrtle Beach for years, and every time we drive past JEM I always…read moresay, "We have to try that place sometime." The parking lot is usually full, which always felt like a good sign. Well... after years of saying "maybe next time," we finally stopped in -- and we're glad we did. We were in town for a few days doing some work at our place and decided to try something new for dinner. I checked Yelp beforehand to see if they had a happy hour menu, and they did -- and it looked good. We arrived around 5:00 pm. There were only a few cars in the lot at that time, and the building (which used to be a Pizza Hut) is easy to spot. When we walked in, we were told to sit wherever we liked, so we headed straight to the bar. The bartender greeted us right away, gave us menus and waters, and made us feel welcome. Since it was our first visit, we had a lot of questions about the menu. The food seemed like a fusion of Asian and Korean flavors, and we weren't very familiar with it. She was fantastic patient, knowledgeable, and very helpful. She even mentioned their Date Night special, which turned out to be a great deal. She made my wife an iced tea that was different than the usual but very good, and I had an Old Fashioned that was excellent. We decided on the Date Night Special, which is a prix fixe menu for two for $45. It includes one starter to share, a selection of small plates, each person choosing their own main from a list of six (two with a small upcharge), and a dessert to share. For our starter, we chose the Scallion Pancakes. They aren't really pancakes in the traditional sense -- more like a thinner batter that's deep-fried and served with two sauces. Both sauces were excellent, and the appetizer was a great way to start the meal. For our mains, my wife ordered the Bibimbap with chicken, and I had the Korean Fried Chicken (+$3). When they set the plates down in front of us, I looked at my wife and said, this looks really good -- why haven't we stopped here before? Her dish came in a shallow bowl with cucumbers in a sauce, thinly shaved carrots, kimchi, rice topped with an egg, and a piece of fried chicken with sauce. Mine came with coleslaw, fresh-cut French fries, and two chicken breasts covered in the same flavorful sauce. The chicken on both dishes was the same, and that sauce was outstanding. My first bite was literally, "Why have we passed this place so many times?" My wife loved everything on her plate, and I enjoyed every bite of mine as well. Our dessert, the Apple Crumble, came out before we were completely finished with our meals. This was really the only thing that could have been handled a little differently. Even though we didn't eat it right away, it was still good we just felt a bit rushed trying to finish our food so the dessert wouldn't get cold and the ice cream wouldn't melt. Overall, we found a new top-5 restaurant to eat at when we're in town. To top it all off, while sitting at the bar we were talking with a waiter named Logan. He asked where we were from and mentioned he had family there. It turned out he's a cousin of a friend who grew up with our son and was actually in our son's wedding. Just a few weeks earlier, they were all in Myrtle Beach for a bachelor party for his cousin. Small world! Don't be like us driving past for years and saying "maybe next time." Just stop in and give it a try. The food is wonderful, the service was great, and we will definitely be back.