Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe
You can sample Tommy Bahama's island-inspired food on a tasting menu, or you can order a la carte. Inviting appetizers include coconut jumbo shrimp, goat cheese encrusted with macadamia nuts, and crab cakes over a chili-mustard sauce. For your entree, try fish tacos with chipotle aioli, a pulled pork sandwich with blackberry-brandy sauce, or shrimp with wild mushroom-spinach risotto. Leave room for dessert, too, such as pina colada cake or key lime pie.
Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe
3044 Howard Ave.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-1868
tommybahama.com
Gordon Biersch
Along with its handcrafted beers, Gordon Biersch offers a menu filled with tempting edibles. Start your meal with shrimp and chicken potstickers, quick-fried calamari, or crispy artichoke hearts with parmesan and lemon aioli. Move on to a fresh-mozzarella or barbecued-chicken pizza---or create your own with your choice of fresh toppings. Choose a house specialty for your entree, such as ribeye steak with gorgonzola butter, pecan-crusted salmon, or Cajun tacos with mahi mahi and pepper cheese.
Gordon Biersch
3060 Howard Ave.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-0249
gordonbiersch.com
Roy & Sid's American Kitchen
Dig into American fare with a delicious twist at Roy & Sid's. To start your meal, try the fresh potato chips with blue cheese and scallions, or the fried green tomatoes with shrimp salad remoulade. Proceed to a grilled-chicken wrap with fresh mozzarella, pan-seared shrimp with parmesan-thyme grits, or barbecued pork ribs with blue cheese. The dessert menu includes treats such as chocolate-pecan pie and peanut butter frozen custard.
Roy & Sid's American Kitchen
1160 Farrow Parkway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 839-9770
royandsids.com
Travinia Italian Kitchen
Work up an appetite on the beach before you come to Travinia Italian Kitchen. Its inviting, plentiful menu starts with dishes such as smoked chicken ravioli, seared scallops, crab cakes and pan-fried calamari. Try a homemade pizza topped with sweet Italian sausage and pepperoni, or with grilled chicken and wild mushrooms. Order a house favorite for your main dish---savory choices include sirloin marsala, chicken parmesan, and lasagna with bolognese sauce.
Travinia Italian Kitchen
4011 Deville St.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 233-8500
traviniaitaliankitchen.com