Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Forest Dunes

"is a MarshWalk gem with savory seafood meals like Low Country she-crab soup, grilled local grouper sandwich, or fantail shrimp. They have indoor and outdoor dining, but the best part about Drunken Jack’s is the downstairs bar & lounge which makes you feel like you’re at the bottom of a cruise boat!. Whether you have to wait before dinner, or simply want to walk off your filling meal, a stroll along the Marshwalk is a must."

"What it's known for: What keeps people coming back to Drunken Jack's?. The awesome seafood (accompanied by hush puppies with honey butter), the excellent service and the gorgeous views of the water, just to name a few reasons. And with its fun atmosphere and plentiful drink selection, you'll want to come back too."

"A lively eatery with a superb and varied menu, this charming establishment is packed with memories and history, including the curious view of goats and peacocks sitting on an island just outside. The story is, of course, part of the experience."

"With an award-winning seafood buffet that boasts over 170 dishes, Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant prizes quality over quantity as it chooses to serve only the freshest and best-tasting seafood in town. The restaurant itself was built to resemble an authentic fisherman’s wharf village and is hard to miss with an eye-catching giant crab sitting on the façade of the building, ready to greet guests. Seafood lovers will moan in delight over buffet offerings like the crab imperial, oysters Rockefeller, seafood strudel, and the drool-inducing steam bar."

"It was sticker shock for me at first being the first place I visited. Staff was somewhat friendly, but fo..."

"A NMB staple for 30 years, providing old-fashioned steaks and seafood dinners with a heaping helping of nostalgia. Visitors can seek to sample every seafood dish starting with the famed bacon-wrapped Scallops Pauline."

"If I had been able to drag my teens away from the ocean, we would definitely have visited Snooky’s on the Water for lunch. We didn’t discover it in enough time to try it on this trip, but Snooky’s also gets consistent high reviews from local, visitors and my friends alike. Snooky’s by far had the widest variety of fresh seafood offerings – including a raw bar – while situated in one of the most beautiful settings."

"Enjoy a cold drink and some good food while watching the boats cruise up and down the intercoastal waterway, serving, seafood, wings, salads, sandwiches and a variety of desserts. Snooky’s on the Water is one of 2 locations for Snooky’s. In 2019, they opened their second location which is located in Cherry Grove."

"Located in The Market Common, the Seacoast Artists Guild & Gallery gives local artists the opportunity to both practice their craft and to sell their works. Workshops, lecture series and special sales make this place a must-see for artsy types."

"Right around the corner from Studio B is the Seacoast Artists Guild and Gallery. This gallery focuses more on local artists from around the Lowcountry, and like Studio B is highly regarded by residents and visitors alike."

"The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum is a learning space that is home to a library, visual arts exhibits, and a classroom. Situated on South Ocean Boulevard, it is a crucial part of South Carolina’s art scene and culture. It is home to regular temporary shows featuring sculptures, ceramics, and photography, and it is also packed with educational programs, art classes, and special events on its roster."

"Opened to the public in 1997, the Myrtle Beach Art Museum is the only art museum in the area, and it showcases 4 distinct collections of art. The museum also offers educational and creative programs for people of all ages. View this post on Instagram"

"Located in The Market Common, the Seacoast Artists Guild & Gallery gives local artists the opportunity to both practice their craft and to sell their works. Workshops, lecture series and special sales make this place a must-see for artsy types."

"Right around the corner from Studio B is the Seacoast Artists Guild and Gallery. This gallery focuses more on local artists from around the Lowcountry, and like Studio B is highly regarded by residents and visitors alike."

"Aside from the historical museums in the area, Myrtle Beach is also home to several specialty museums that serve more as entertainment attractions than educational spaces. These places are perfect for those more interested in taking selfies with wax figure replicas of famous people, seeing mind-bending displays of strange human achievements, discovering the practical wonders of science, or checking out classic cars. Fun for the whole family, a trip to one or more of these promises an experience that will be talked (and maybe) laughed about for the foreseeable future."

"Myrtle Beach has seven different Ripley's attractions in two different locations: Broadway at the Beach and North Ocean Boulevard near Plyer Park. Perfect for a rainy or cool day or just for some pure fun and nonsense, these attractions never fail to provide a good time. Options include the Super Fun Zone arcade; a 5-D Moving Theater; the spectacular Ripley's Aquarium; a Haunted Adventure; a Marvelous Mirror Maze; the Smash Dash; and the old standby of oddities, Believe it or Not!"

"You will be amazed and shocked by what you find in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Lots of hands on things to do and interesting things to look at. It will be an interesting day when you explore this odditorium."

"Warbird Park is an educational and free attraction located in the Market Common district of Myrtle Beach at the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Since its privatization in 1993, the base has become a beautiful park, displaying aircraft that was once an active part of operations, and each craft on display is presented with details about its history and significance. Among aircraft on display, tourists will find an A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt that supported ground troops during Operation Desert Storm, an F-100 jet fighter that saw action between the mid-1950s and early 1970s, and one of the base's A-7 Corsair tactical fighter jets."

"These magical gardens, 16 miles south of Myrtle Beach on Hwy 17S, are home to the largest collection of American sculpture in the country, set amid more than 9000 acres of rice-plantation-turned-subtropical-garden paradise. Seasonal blooms are listed on the website."

"After lunch, explore nearby Brookgreen Gardens. I was particularly excited about visiting the gardens because I love botanical gardens in general and I really wanted to see Spanish moss before leaving."

"Medieval Times at Myrtle Beach Castle will transport you to medieval Spain. A four course dinner is provided for everyone during the show. Feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, the pastry of the Castle, coffee and two rounds of select beverages."

"Savannah’s Playground is the ultimate kiddie destination in Myrtle Beach. Nestled at the Market Common, this multi-acre children’s playground features ADA-certified equipment designed specially for the little ones. The park gives your children the opportunity to play as well as interact socially with others through its playground equipment."