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Best Myrtle Beach Restaurants for Picky Eaters

Pleasing a crowd can be tough, particularly with younger ones in the group. How can you satisfy everyone at mealtime during your next Myrtle Beach vacation? Just gather the group and head to one of these restaurants that are perfect for picky eaters. With expansive menus that offer a wide variety of choices, these local favorites are sure to hit the spot.

California Dreaming

If you could wrap up California Dreaming’s menu in one word, that word would be “variety”. The extensive menu is full of classic cuisine that is sure to please even the pickiest eater in the group. Choose between juicy steaks or finger licking ribs, flavorful pastas or fresh seafood, or even mile high nachos and creative chicken creations. If you want to enjoy a California Dreaming classic, try one of their award winning salads, piled high with fresh ingredients. The California Dreaming Salad is a guest favorite and is loaded with ham, turkey, cheddar and jack cheese, eggs, toasted almonds, and crispy bacon. And, with two Grand Strand locations, you can enjoy this casual eatery no matter what end of the strand you are on. Call (843) 663-2050 for the North Myrtle Beach location or (843) 215-5255 for more information.
*VMB Partner: Enjoy a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée (one per table)

Original Benjamin’s Seafood Buffet

With 170 items on their extensive buffet, it would be nearly impossible to not find something to like at The Original Benjamin’s Seafood Buffet. With a wide array of fresh, local seafood, hot carving stations, salad and pasta bars, and much more, this decadent display is sure to please the whole group. Gather a plate full of local seafood like mussels, clams, oysters, crab cakes, shrimp, scallops, and even crab legs. Carving station offerings vary but often include favorites like slow roasted prime rib and juicy pork loin. Guests can also create their own pasta concoction and fill up on an array of home style sides. Original Benjamin’s has been voted “best at the beach” for several years and after one visit you won’t have a hard time figuring out why! Call (843) 449-0821 for more information.
*VMB Partner: Get $2 off full buffet price

Carolina Roadhouse

Carolina Roadhouse is a Carolina classic with home-style favorites that are sure to satisfy even the toughest critic. Kick back and relax after a long day at the beach and refuel with one of the hearty offerings. Get started with a zesty bowl of the Louisiana Seafood Gumbo or dive into a heaping pile of Chili Cheese Fries. Entrée favorites include the “Very Big” BBQ sandwiches, Carolina Flounder Platter, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, and their famous Danish Style Ribs.  The extensive menu also includes sandwiches and burgers, entrée salads, hearty chops, and fresh seafood plates. The casual atmosphere and fast, friendly service are just the icing on the cake at this family friendly favorite! Call (843) 497-2679 for more information.
*VMB Partner: Enjoy a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée (one per table)

Loco Gecko Beach Shack

Located on-site at Captain’s Quarters Resort and Crown Reef Resort, Loco Gecko Beach Shack serves up the best beach fare on the strand and is sure to have plenty to please your whole crew. They welcome guests to “come as you are”, making this spot the ideal place to refuel after a long day of soaking up the sun or enjoying some of the area’s many attractions. The menu offers a well rounded mix of creative options, for those who are in the mood for something different, and classic fare, for those who like to stick to their regular routine. Offerings include a wide array of juicy burgers, personal pizzas, light sandwiches and wraps, fresh salads, and flavorful fried seafood baskets. They also offer several appetizers if you are just in the mood for a few snacks and plenty of beverages for the adults to enjoy. Call (843) 282-4155 for the Captain's Quarters location and (843) 282-4155 for the Crown Reef location.
*VMB Partner: 10% off all food purchases at the Captain’s Quarters location

Angelo’s Steak and Pasta

Italian fare seems to be the best bet when it comes to pleasing picky eaters and the offerings at Angelo’s Steak & Pasta are no exception. They proudly boast serving over 100,000 steaks each year, so you can rest assured that your chop will be grilled to succulent perfection. Though this is the best place along the strand to come for steaks, the Italian offerings here are equally as satisfying. They offer a full menu full of Italian favorites, like grilled Italian sausage with peppers and onions, chicken parmesan, and plenty of pasta. Or, if you can’t quite decide, enjoy several dishes from their fresh Italian buffet which includes homemade lasagna, Italian meatballs, crispy pizza, and several ravioli selections – to name a few. Be sure to save room for a slice of tiramisu or a fresh cannoli after dinner! Call (843) 626-2800 for more information.
*VMB Partner: Get $10 off second entrée after 8pm with purchase of one entrée ($20 or more)

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