Romantic Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

1. Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille

Hailed as one of the most romantic restaurants in Myrtle Beach, Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille has multiple, beautifully appointed and decorated dining rooms and a full-service bar. The refined steakhouse offers several dining spaces with original oil paintings and photographs of famous equestrian champions adorning the walls and ornate fireplaces casting a warm and intimate glow. Seasonal menus feature farm-to-table fare made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and regional produce with dishes of fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, chops and prime ribs, housemade pasta, and from-scratch sauces, and organic salads and vegetables, and homemade desserts.

The full-service bar offers a wide variety of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille is open for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday.

Address: Thoroughbreds Chophouse & Seafood Grille, 9706 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-497-2636

2. Aspen Grille

Aspen Grille is a romantic restaurant with a cozy little lounge and wine bar that serves classic cuisine with Southern influences in an elegant setting.

Owned by Chef Curry Martin, the classy, colorful restaurant focuses on offering farm-to-table food concepts using locally sourced ingredients such as fresh local seafood, grain-fed beef and chops, and sides and salads to create traditional southern cuisine with a twist.

Signature dishes include Cedar Springs Domestic Lamb Rack, Shrimp and Grits, Fried North Carolina Oysters, Seared Sea Scallops, Angus Beef Ribeye, and Fried Green Tomatoes with pecan smoked bacon, and the cuisine is accompanied by a collection of hand-selected wines, craft, and draft beers, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Diners can enjoy live jazz on certain nights, and the restaurant is open for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday.

Address: Aspen Grille, 5101 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-449-9191

3. Chestnut Hill Restaurant

Chestnut Hill Restaurant is a casual steak-and-seafood-centric eatery that serves upscale American cuisine in a classy, stylish setting.

Based in a beautiful building built over the water with spectacular views through large floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant features an elegant formal dining room and casual bar which serves a variety of libations and sharing plates. The main menu boasts seasonal locally sourced dishes of fresh seafood and prime USDA steaks such as Seafood Fettuccini, Crab Cake Chestnut Hill Style, NY Strip & Crab Cakes, Seafood Casserole, Chestnut Hill Medallion, and Center Cut Teriyaki Pork Chops.

The full-service bar offers a wide variety of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Chestnut Hill Restaurant is open for dinner, seven nights week and Sunday brunch and lunch.

9922 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-449-3984

4. Ciao Restaurant

Ciao Restaurantis a family-owned and operated restaurant that offers an intimate Italian dining experience. Inspired by the classic trattorias of Italy, the cozy restaurant serves a menu of seasonal, locally sourced cuisine made with regional and imported products, ranging from fresh seafood, prime beef, chops and veal, fresh, organic salads and vegetables, and homemade desserts.

Signature plates include grouper wrapped in prosciutto, Mama's meatballs, housemade lasagna, and mouthwatering tiramisu. Exuding a warm and welcoming atmosphere with outstanding service, the restaurant also has a full-service bar that offers a wide variety of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Ciao Italian Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday.

Address: Ciao Restaurant, 5223 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-449-5700

5. Crave Italian Oven & Bar

Crave Italian Oven & Bar in Myrtle Beach is a casual, hip spot with an Old World vibe that serves classic Italian fare such as homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas and creative cocktails. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and regional produce, along with specialty items like imported olive oil, hand-curated charcuterie, and cheeses, and Tuscan herbs, the restaurant serves authentic dishes of fresh seafood, high-end meats and chicken, organic salads and vegetables, and wood-fired pizzas with gourmet toppings.

Signature dishes include Prince Edward Island mussels, New York steak, eggplant rollatini, veal prosciutto, and stuffed portabella mushrooms. The full-service bar that offers a wide variety of casual wines from around the world, craft and draft beers on tap and by the bottle, and classic cocktails made with top-shelf spirits. Crave Italian Oven and Bar is open for lunch and dinner, daily.

Address: Crave Italian Oven & Bar, 5998, 5900 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Phone: 843-213-0500

6. Cypress Room

Based in the beautiful oceanfront Island Vista Resort located minutes from the heartbeat of downtown Myrtle Beach, the Cypress Room offers an island-like exceptional dining experience with spectacular ocean views.

Boasting floor-to-ceiling oceanfront windows that embrace breathtaking panoramic vistas and casual, yet sophisticated ambiance, the restaurant serves a seasonal menu designed by Chef Michael McKinnon of French-New American cuisine with a low country flair. Prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, signature dishes include Braised Beef Short Ribs, Citrus Crust Grouper, and Provencal Vegetable Risotto, and a seasonal poolside Tiki Bar serves handcrafted cocktails and other drinks against a backdrop of ocean views. The Cypress Room is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Address: Cypress Room, 6000 Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Phone: 843-449-6406