German Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

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German food, beer and culture are held in high regard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At the city's Oktoberfest festival, celebrated every October, the air is filled with "Oompahs" and raised beer steins. Luckily for vacationers choosing this summer resort, this upbeat, friendly atmosphere can be found year-round at the three German restaurants in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Horst Gasthaus

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Enjoy a taste of Barvaria at Horst Gasthaus. Opened in 1984, this German eatery is located just one mile north of Barefoot Landing. Diners can choose from traditional German foods, such as bratwurst and knockwurst, washed down with a draft of Franziskaner Hefe Weiseebier.

All-you-can-eat pork chops is a hit with customers all year-round, as are the daily specials.

During the high season, Horst Gasthaus is open every day but Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until late.

Horst Gasthaus
802 37th Ave. S.
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-272-3351
horstgasthaus.com

Bodo's German Restaurant and Pub

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Many locals and regular visitors to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina consider Bodo's German Restaurant and Pub their "secret." Set off the beaten path, it offers traditional German food in a friendly setting.

While the pub offers imported German drafts, the Champagne is the tipple of choice for cooking. Champagne salad dressing and snails in a Champagne, mushroom and garlic sauce are just two of the specialties of the house.

A host of traditional German dishes are also available. Schnitzels, bratwurst, sauerkraut and homemade meatloaf are served daily. While potato pancakes are offered, reservations for this popular dish are strongly recommended to avoid unnecessary delay and/or disappointment.

Bodo's German Restaurant & Pub
407 8th Ave. N.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-3712
843-448-1310‎

Café Old Vienna

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Café Old Vienna serves up German food with an Austrian twist. The quaint, family-owned eatery has a menu which includes a host of schnitzel and wurst dishes. Germany and Austria dominate the eatery's wine and beer offerings.

The restaurant opens for lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. from Tuesday through to Saturdays. Evening diners can take in a traditional German, Austrian or European meal on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. On Saturday afternoons, customers can enjoy an "Early Bird" special.

Dinner reservations are strongly recommended.

Café Old Vienna
3901 N. Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2736
843-946-6252
cafeoldvienna.com

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Article Written By Karen Cotton

Karen Cotton has been a writer for five years. Her features work has appeared in newspapers and magazines in both the United States and Europe, as well as appearing globally online. Cotton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with first-class honors in journalism from University College Falmouth.

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