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If the Grand Strand's beaches were to suddenly disappear, there would still be people traveling US 17, just for the food. Seafood is king. It's no exaggeration to say that this is one of the best places in the world to partake of aquatic gastronomic bounty. The Grand Strand has two seafood centers, Murrells Inlet and Calabash, each of which would be jewels in any other region's crown. Calabash, a town just across the North Carolina border, is also a style of deep-fried cooking, served hot. It often means all you can eat as well. This is not to be missed. Murrells Inlet has been a Grand Strand favorite for decades. The town was founded as a fishing village and, over 200 years later, the fleet is still bringing in fresh catches.
Just north of the junction of US 17 and US 17 Bypass is the area known to locals as Restaurant Row. From Japanese to Calabash, a drive through this corridor (though slow during summer rush hour) will turn up nearly 20 fine restaurants, and enough fast food to clog the healthiest of arteries.
The last few years have seen two new centers develop. Barefoot Landing at the southern end of North Myrtle Beach features shopping and entertainment in addition to restaurants. Similarly, Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach is home to 13 heavy-hitting favorites such as the Hard Rock and Planet Hollywood. Finally, there are hundreds more restaurants strung out along 17 and Ocean Boulevard.
The ones you find listed here are recommended favorites. They have been selected on the basis of food quality and type, value, location, atmosphere and reputation. Bon Appetite!
