Best Authentic Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

We had never heard of Aspen Grille but it was my birthday and we were looking for something intimate and romantic and also delicious. Well, we found it! We were seated right away in a small, quiet dining room with white tablecloths and small touch-controlled lamps on each table. We started with a dozen P.E.I oysters and they did NOT disappoint! I had the scallop cake (as opposed to a crab cake) and my husband had the wedge salad. The salad was a wedge of romaine with seasoning and dressing - very fresh and very well done. The scallop cake was insanely delicious. The waiter explained that the chef only brought the scallop cake back for Valentines Day weekend and I understand why. These are HARD to make. Scallops are hard to cook properly anyway, but to create a melt-in your-mouth scallop in a crab cake-like form? Impossible. But the chef did it! Fantastic! The. I had the golden tile (fish) on a bed of string beans and rice topped with crabmeat. Very rich, perfectly done, so delicious. My husband got the grouper with Hoppin John. Highly recommend you try this. The Hoppin John is made with some exotic Moroccan spices that give this classic southern dish a whole new dimension. Oh! And there is a full bar and extensive wine list. We were impressed that there were full bottles AND splits for some beverage choices. That gives the diner more options for the meal. For example, we started with a split of champagne and had a full bottle of wine with the meal. The waitstaff took great care of us and took the time to explain the dishes, the restaurant, and the philosophy behind the dish. The sommelier also took his time with us and provided the history of the wines and champagnes. There is great attention to detail. Fantastic for special occasions and romantic dinners…. The Aspen Grille is a hidden gem in Myrtle Beach.

Food was great! Enjoyed the atmosphere. Staff were wonderful. Large portions of food for the price. Our party of 8 had a great time at dinner and enjoyed everything about it. We will be back.

This was not our first trip to Ciao. Likely our 10th or so. If we want a great Italian meal, we go to Ciao. The best on the Grand Strand. We had reservations at 6:15 on the 15th, and when we walked in, we were greeted immediately, and were amazed to see that every table was full, and the bar was full. Great to see this. Our meal was as expected, done to perfection and came out hot! Which is not always the case with restaurants here. We always send friends to Ciao, we will be back again.

Not my first visit to Lombardo’s and it never disappoints. The food and service is always very consistent. I highly recommend but make reservation. Love Lombardo’s!!

Understand it was special menu BUT AT LEAST THEY SHOULD HAVE OFFERED A HOUSE SALAD