Pawleys Island Tavern
Pawleys Island Tavern
10635 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island
(843) 237-8465, Pawleysislandtavern.com
Known to locals and returning guests as “The P.I.T.”, this South Strand staple has been serving great pizza and live music to families and celebrities alike for decades; Cyndi Lauper has been a regular in past years. Open Tues-Sat from 11 a.m. ’til 2:00 a.m., the PIT may be known for its pizzas, but the menu is also loaded with soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and dogs, crab cakes, seafood baskets, and take-home specialties including house-made pimento cheese, potato salad, shrimp salad, and much more. Stick around for weekend live music year-round. The PIT is the place to eat, drink and dance, in that order.
Angelo’s Steak and Pasta
2311 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, (843) 626-2800
Angelosteakandpasta.com
Still serving his signature “greatest steaks in the universe,” owner and Restaurateur of the Year (2016) Angelo Antonucci is almost always busy in the dining room, kitchen or bar, greeting guests, some old friends and first-time customers as well. Steaks served on sizzling platters, sumptuous chicken marsala, along with two Italian buffets, featuring all you can eat lasagna, spaghetti, chicken cacciatore, meatballs, pizza and chef’s specials. Enjoy early bird specials until 6 p.m., a full bar with signature cocktails, and delectable desserts.
SOCO Wood-Fired Pizza
107 Screven St., Georgetown
(843) 833-8787
Socowoodfiredpizza.com
Promoting its “the beer is cold, and the pizza is piping hot” mission statement, SoCo Wood-Fired Pizza serves both for lunch and dinner, along with baked meatballs, garlic knots, salads, sandwiches (try the chicken parmigiana sandwich), wood-fired wings, pasta and much more. For dinner consider one of five wood-fired pasta dishes, including lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, six-cheese lasagna or stuffed manicotti. If you’re in the mood for pizza, try the double pepperoni, the Italian nightmare or a veggie option, among many others. Cauliflower crusts and dairy-free cheeses are available.
(Left to right) SOCO Wood-fired Pizza; Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery & Carolina Seafood & Steak
Hanser House
14360 Ocn. Hwy., Pawleys Island,
(843) 235-3021
Hanserhouse.com
Seafood, USDA Choice steaks, and house-made salads, soups, sauces and desserts greet guests at the family-friendly Hanser House restaurant, which has served the South Strand for more than two decades. Its beach house décor instantly conveys a coastal charm and relaxed approach to some exquisite menu items. Hot crab dip, she crab soup, oysters, along with chowders, stews, dinner salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood specialties, chicken, BBQ ribs, and steaks; filet mignon, ribeye and prime rib – add a lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp or other delectables to your entrée if desired. Of course, a children’s menu makes Hanser House extra family friendly.
Gios Pizzeria Napoletana
4003 Deville St., Market Common, Myrtle Beach (843) 701-1101
GiosPizzeriaNapoletana.com
If authentic pizza is important to you, you won’t be disappointed in Gios Pizzeria Napoletana focusing on pizza, of course, but with plenty of Italian additions; bruschetta, meatballs, cheese & meat tray, gnocchi, calzones, ahi tuna & orzo, marinated mixed olives, along with salads and desserts. Gios’ creative and mouth-watering pizza menu takes center stage. Here you’ll find pies in 4-slice and 8-slice sizes including classic margherita, a spicy salami pie with sun-dried tomatoes, a French inspired pizza with olive oil, shaved ham, fig Dijon, brie and mozzarella, and too many more to list. Gios’ craft beer (bottled and on tap) and wine list perfectly finishes your options for a delicious meal.
Carolina Seafood & Steak
9911 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
(843) 945-9288
Carolinasteakhouse.com
Carolina Seafood & Steak in Myrtle Beach combines local history with the best dishes from land and sea. Open seven days per week for lunch and dinner with happy hour and early bird specials, choose from succulent seafood delicacies like buttery lobster tails and short rib risotto, to perfectly grilled steaks. See salvaged remnants from the original Ocean Forest Hotel (1930) while indulging in signature Carolina grouper or tender Angus steaks cooked to perfection. Try a pizza from the in-house brick oven. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, this dining experience promises to delight and intrigue. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or a steak lover, Carolina Seafood & Steak guarantees an unforgettable meal.
Rustic Table
10683 Ocean. Hwy., Pawleys Island
(843) 314-0164
Rustictable.com
Chef and co-owner Adam Kirby, along with co-owner/partner Anne Hardee, bring comfort food and homestyle dining to life at Rustic Table—a must-visit in Pawleys Island. As a sister restaurant to Bistro 217, just next door, these establishments have become anchors in the thriving Pawleys Island food scene. Rustic Table, open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch (closed Mondays) caters to families with a diverse menu including chef-inspired dishes. Try the BBQ beef brisket nachos, lump crab cakes, blackened mahi salad, shrimp creole, seafood, steaks, salads and more. House made desserts, kids’ menu and a full bar, too.
Johnny D’s Waffles and Benedicts
Myrtle Beach: 3301 N Kings Hwy.;
North Myrtle Beach: 5063, 3900 Hwy 17 S.
Surfside Beach: 1200 US-17 Bus.
Johnnydswafflesandbakery.com
Love at first waffle in three Grand Strand locations! The Food Network voted Johnny D’s Red Velvet Waffle as the #1 waffle in South Carolina, but that’s just a well-deserved headline grabber. The rest of the menu includes budget friendly early-bird specials (eggs, breakfast meats, waffles, etc.) including coffee, tea or fountain drink for $6, served between 7 a.m-8:30 a.m. Regular breakfast fare includes all the traditional favorites plus gourmet omelets, benedicts, He-Man Breakfasts, biscuits, pastries, pancakes, fruits, bagels and so much more, including breakfast cocktails! Open for breakfast and lunch only.
