Best Dinner with a View - 2023

(Left to right) Dead Dog Saloon; Greg Normans Australian Grille; Between the Antlers offers Lowcounty faves on the Georgetown waterfront; Ryptydz.

Greg Norman Australian Grille
4930 US-17 S, North Myrtle Beach, (843) 361-0000
Gregnormanaustraliangrille.com
Named after legendary golfer Greg Norman and co-created by him, this Australian-themed eatery has been a beloved Grand Strand destination since 1999. With a delightful selection of seafood, steaks, pasta, and chef’s specials (including top sellers braised kangaroo and lollipop lambchops), Greg Norman’s offers breathtaking sunset views over the Intracoastal Waterway and of a lively nearby marina. The spacious indoor/outdoor deck provides ample seating, while the dining room also offers west-facing views that leave visitors captivated. Enjoy Sunday Brunch, a selection of fine wines, high-end bourbon, and casual fine dining at its best.

The Cypress Room at The Island Vista
6000 N. Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, (843) 449-6406
Islandvista.com
Family-friendly meets casual relaxed gourmet dining with an ocean view. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients make up an eclectic foodie-friendly menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served with style and a choice of al fresco or inside dining at the foot of the Island Vista Resort in the heart of the oceanfront Avenues. Start your meal with she crab soup, calamari or fried oysters (plenty of salads, too), then move on to steaks, chicken, seafood and several pasta dishes. There’s even a poolside tiki hut serving pizzas. Indoor/outdoor bars accommodate in all weather.

RipTydz
1210 North Ocean Blvd.,
Myrtle Beach, (843) 945-1204
Riptydz.com
In downtown Myrtle Beach, RipTydz has set the standard for oceanfront rooftop dining. With three stories and 500 seats, it offers breathtaking ocean views, live music on weekends, and DJ parties for night owls. The second and third floors offer covered family-friendly dining, while the open-air rooftop remains popular year-round and is home to the late-night crowd. The menu caters to all tastes, featuring plenty of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, as well as an impressive seafood tower. Oceanfront rooftop bar and dining along with live music complete the experience. 

Dead Dog Saloon
4079 U.S. 17 Business,
Murrells Inlet, (843) 651-0664
Deaddogsaloon.com
The Dead Dog Saloon remains the heart & soul of the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk eateries, renowned for its waterfront views, open-air dining, and live entertainment. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this bar, eatery, and music venue remains popular throughout the year. Ample covered space accommodates guests during rainy days, but when the skies clear, the outdoor decks quickly fill up. Don’t miss Boo Boo’s Tender Bites, featuring tenderloin medallions on crusty French Bread with mild garlic aioli, dark balsamic, and shaved Asiago.

Ocean One 
1 Norris Drive, Pawleys Island, (843) 235-8700
Austinsoceanone.com
Ocean One at the Litchfield Inn offers more than just historic Pawleys Island coastline and Atlantic Ocean views. Its floor-to-ceiling windows provide a unique ambience matched to its fine dining experience, blending the outdoors with climate-controlled comfort year-round. Indulge in locally sourced delicacies like Austin’s jumbo lump crab cakes, pan-seared lemon thyme shrimp, salads, seafood, beef, and chicken entrees, among a dozen other small plates. Don’t miss their sister restaurant, Harvest, at Brookgreen Gardens.

Between the Antlers
100 Wood St, Georgetown, (843) 833-8989
Betweentheantlers.com
Between the Antlers, a restaurant named after famed local author James Dickey’s book of the same name, celebrates regional cuisine and this literary legend. Located in historic Georgetown on Vinegar Hill, rumored to be visited by George Washington, it offers Sampit River views. Serving lunch, dinner, and a popular Sunday Brunch, the mid-size eatery serves Lowcountry staples like collards and Santee remoulade, smoked seafood dip, she crab soup, salads, sandwich and burger baskets, chicken bog, fried oysters, shrimp & grits, brisket, seafood specials, and a kids’ menu. A full bar and impressive wine list. 

Terrazza 19 Tapas 
Restaurant & Bar
8205 Marina Parkway, Myrtle Beach, (843) 315-0333
grandedunesgolf.com/terrazza19
Terrazza 19 Tapas Restaurant & Bar located at Grande Dunes is a vibrant culinary haven offering an array of traditional menu items for breakfast and lunch, and a wide variety of sharable small plates for dinner, all set within a Spanish and Mediterranean styled eatery. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, the restaurant boasts a stylish ambiance and a diverse menu that tantalizes taste buds with its selection of traditional fare, small plates and innovative cocktails. Terrazza 19 promises a delightful dining experience for both casual gatherings and special occasions.

Sea Captain’s House
3002 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, (843) 448-8082
Seacaptains.com
Sea Captain’s House, one of the last remaining century-old oceanfront cottages, celebrates 60 years of coastal dining. Despite enduring major hurricanes like Hazel and Hugo, the original structure stands strong. Over the years, dining rooms were added, and the restaurant has become renowned for its breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with seafood specialties taking center stage. The newer ShipYard outdoor bar and deck, with live music in season, offers limited al fresco dining and drinks steps from the ocean.