Star Tavern

Love this place. Smoking bars, drinks are cheap and people are friendly. Most days are doors wide…read moreopen for none smokers. When I say open it's like being on an outside deck.

The bartender was cool, but the locals were unbearable and rude. The bartender was very kind, but…read morethe menu offered was not the same one as advertised (crawfish boils). The bathroom looked like a Cambodian POW bathroom. The games were limited. Not kid friendly. The vibe was only welcoming to locals.

View from our corner high top

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Tell me you don't love the looks of this joint.

Bottom Feeders Bar & Grill

3.7(6 reviews)

--- If you're…read morelooking for fine dining in the seventh circle of hell, this is your spot. Walked in and was greeted by an army of flies and an owner who looked personally offended that we dared to show up. The vibe? Haunted. The food? Think expired gas station snacks but angrier. I swear a Maruchan noodle whispered, "You deserve better." We paid gourmet prices for what tasted like a punishment. Honestly, I've had more flavor licking a 9V battery. Save your money, your taste buds, and your soul--run.

The food does NOT live up to the menu! The Facebook pictures are deceiving. The waitress needs…read moreadditional training. The food needs more seasoning. A group of 7 of us went in of an early Saturday evening roughly 5pm. NO ONE was in the restaurant we thought maybe it was because we were early. We ordered a dozen of Osyter Rockefeller and they were FANTASTIC!! Bang Bang Shrimp were decent but smaller shrimp. Fried Okra was decent as well... now the issue was the Entrees. The menu reads "two fried turkey wings" with 2 sides. Two guest ordered those but yes the waitress brings 3 plates with 1 one wing on each and the sides were not accurate. Upon looking we can automatically tell the Mac & Cheese was a joke literally only noddles and sprinkle cheese. Green beans has Zero Salt and Mash Potatoes were from a box, however the gravy was okay. When we told the waitress she had messed up and put in 3 turkey wings instead of 2, she didn't seem to customer service oriented. I ordered 3 wing dinner, potato salad and side salad. The potato salad eggs taste rubbery as if this is a prepackage potato salad. The side salad came towards the end of everyone getting their meal with no dressing which I needed up boxing up. My two daughters ordered smash burgers slidersand these are definitely not "smashed" but basic sliders. My kids are them with no complaints but wouldn't consider smashed. However my daughter also got Mac & Cheese that we kindly declined being that our other party has already received their and was disliked. My other friend chicken wings never came as of yet so we asked the waiter again about the wings and after 10 min the showed up and they were bleeding!! Blood coming from the drum and wing connection! She immediately sent it back and offered to pay for the fries. My other daughter food finally came and DO NOT ORDER the Salisbury Steak!!! My daughter said "mom I am so hungry I don't care" (we had been school shopping all day). The Salisbury Steak looked to be 2 frozen hamburger patties with sauté onions that was grilled. I should have known it would be something when she told me they were waiting for the grill, I questioned..the grill? Salisbury Steak is covered in gravy and soft like a meatloaf or hamburger patty. FALSE I would not recommend this place to anyone except for the Oyster Rockefeller.

Turkey, wings, mashed potatoes and collard greens

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Patio's Tiki Bar & Grill

4.2(203 reviews)

What a cool spot! Went on Labor Day, so it was quite busy. There is a huge patio outside that was…read morefilled. Shagging and singing for all! FYI shagging is a dance. We sat inside, where it was also very filled up. Our waitress, Izzy, was AMAZING! She was multitasking like crazy and still took the time to give us excellent service!! We ordered fried cheese curds for the table. Mmm mmm mmm! So good. We also ordered the orange crush with a vanilla vodka shooter! Very tasty! I had a cheesesteak with sweet peppers that was delicious. Next time I am in SC I will definitely be back! Thanks for great food and a great time!

A few motorcycle club members got together to go for a lunch ride…read more After some discussion we decided on Patio's that another member recommendation. If you are on two wheels, just be aware that the parking lot is dirt/gravel. Manageable but be aware. The restaurant is located on the intercoastal waterway which the large tree shaded outdoor deck and stage overlooks. Though it was 90°, there was a breeze, deck fans and shade which made it comfortable enough. The staff were quick to serve us and keep up with our needs. They were friendly and made food suggestions. The food came out quickly and was very good. Our table had the scallops po' boy, smash burger and quesadillas. Everyone enjoyed their meals that were tasty and plentiful. They also have their own ale that was very good, had a few of those! The band sounded very good, singing "oldies" that was perfect for the atmosphere. If you are looking for a good meal in a great location this is the place for you.

Indoor bar area.

I wasn't a fan of the slaw. Too much mayo.

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Casino boat docked close by.

Daddio’s Pub

5.0(2 reviews)

Look at the portions on these plates!! Live music on a Tues. Taylor the bartender was great! Glad…read morewe came while visiting Sunset Beach!!!p

GO THERE! The food…read moreis very tasty and the service is great! This is not a fancy place - just a lot of fun with really good food.

Salmon BLT

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Grilled Shrimp, FF & Daddio's Slaw

The Dirty Armadillo

4.1(32 reviews)

1.8 mi

The Dirty Armadillo is such a fun spot and definitely worth checking out. There's plenty of…read moreparking, and once you walk in, the space is huge with tons to do. They've got arcade games, pool tables, live music, and even a whole area for line dancing. Plus, lots of table games to keep you entertained while you wait. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. Prices were very reasonable, especially for the portion sizes...they do not skimp here! The homemade mozzarella sticks were absolutely the star of the show, seriously delicious. And the chili on the fries? Next level. They don't have draft beer (bottles only), just something to keep in mind. But honestly, the overall vibe and experience more than make up for it. Also, random but worth mentioning, the ladies' bathroom was spotless and had funny cat decals on the lids... such a quirky, fun touch. Worth checking out!!

Went there for lunch and there is a giant Rottweiler just lounging about in the floor. Clearly not…read morea service dog. Shaking its dander all over so I get a side of that with my meal. Server went over to interact with the dog and let it lick her hands. She was not going to bother washing her hands after that before serving my food. She glared at me like I was an alien for telling her she needs to wash her hands after letting a dog lick her. Of course the dog shouldn't even be in there in the first place as it is a health code violation. Disgusting. And dangerous. What other hygiene standards are not followed I wonder.

From the top: chili fries, homemade mozzarella sticks, bourbon wings

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Lemon pepper wings

Harley's Sports Bar & Grill

3.7(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

Terrible service. Plus the male bartender charged us each time we got a beer. Then one time he…read morecharged us for all 6 beers again. May have had enough to drink his self. We asked for a menu and the Old lady working the bar gave us one , but never came back to ask us if we wanted to order. Total of 10 people at the bar.so it's not like she was busy. Sorry you got as much $$ out if us as you ever will. Shame so close to our home. We had hoped it would be a nice place to stop at.

Bar has fantastic food and great drinks. John and staff are friendly and fun. Eight pool tables, 3…read moredart boards, pinball, pool, and bowling arcade games.

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Duck Dive Bar And Grill

4.3(118 reviews)

3.4 mi

Food was fantastic! Service was excellent. The burger was exactly what you would expect and the…read moreshrimp groove bowl with the sesame sauce was absolutely delicious. Awesome atmosphere with music Bingo was so much fun. Lots of locals so you know it was good!

Great place, great food and great atmosphere! The locals are awesome and very friendly. The staff…read morewere awesome. Cannot say enough good things about Duck Dive Bar and Grill!

Bahhh

Shrimp grove bowl

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Local ipa's

Drunken Parrot Tiki Bar

5.0(4 reviews)

3.8 mi

Best views on the beach ! Best drinks and music !!…read moreService is speedy and fast ! Food is perfect for a little tiki bar!

great place and location , right on the beach, great staff- fun and attentive , always a lot of…read morefun!!

Outside

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Drunken Parrot at Flantasy Island

4.5(8 reviews)

3.9 mi

Cool little spot behind Peppertree in N. Myrtle Beach. Right on the beach, live music, and good…read moremenu. The bartender Jodi is awesome. Definitely worth checking out!

This is my kind of place. A diamond in the rough. TJ the bartender was great, incredibly personable…read moreand easy going. Was very generous and welcoming. Definitely stop by there and grab yourself a cold one on your way to the beach.

Outside of tiki bar

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Flanders bar tending at Flantasy Island.

Cooper’s Tavern

4.3(179 reviews)

0.1 mi

Cooper's has good food. good service and is great at casual…read more But, the last time I was there, I was told by an arrogant waiter they couldn't get my wine anywhere, so they decided to use the bottom of the line wine. I would go there all the time to eat and have a glass of wine. Beer and liquor are not my thing, so I now go elsewhere. FYI: The surrounding restaurants did have my wine, so the waiter wasn't being very truthful.

Great food! High quality cooked to order burgers. Great…read moreservice! Attentive and friendly. Too loud! Not I. A jovial party kind of way but in that " gotta be heard" screaming loudness that gives one a headache. this is my 3rd visit-- they have done some improvements, but I think it is brighter(good) and louder (bad)

Dining

Coop fillet and brussel sprout

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Sweet potato fries

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7 years ago

Nice place. Needs more experienced and knowledgeable bartenders.

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