Golf and Culinary Vacation
Golfing and Great Food in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Dining and golfing in the low country... Where to eat when you're not on the green. Also, the quietest beach near the Grand Strand.
Tee up and party down in Myrtle Beach. Who says a golf vacation has to be all about fairways and nine-irons? You’ll hear the names Nicklaus and Palmer dropped a lot around here. What about Demi Moore and Bruce Willis? Their faces are plastered all over the walls of Planet Hollywood, a favorite night spot for tourists and locals alike. The food is a lot like what you’d find at a typical theme restaurant, but the smoothies will really give you a boost after a long day on the links. Try "Home Alone," strawberry, banana and a splash of grenadine. Or a "Willi Wonka," chocolate and strawberry with ice-cream.
Now on to Planet Hollywood’s rock ‘n roll counterpart, Hard Rock Café. Start out with "Joe Perry’s ‘Rock Your World’ Quesadilla." It features grilled chicken and pineapple tossed with home made barbecue sauce and mango peach hot sauce in a tortilla. Entrees include fajitas, crab cakes and blackened chicken pasta. If you like the rock star memorabilia you see on the walls, you can buy some of it on the way out.
From seeing stars, to under the sea. Myrtle Beach is famous not only for the Wicked Stick Golf Course, but also the meanest all-you-can-eat seafood platter in town, at Original Benjamin’s(9593 North Kings Highway 843-449-0821). With 170 items to choose from, even the pickiest eaters will find their favorites. While you’re dining, take a look at the 800 gallon salt water aquarium and large collection of model ships.
Other top picks in Myrtle Beach:
- Bonefish Grill 103 Highway 17 South 843-280-6638 Even though this chain is located in many states, each location’s menu is slightly different. Try the Chilean sea bass, the long fin tilapia, or the pistachio parmesan crusted rainbow trout. It’s topped with Spanish artichokes and a basil lemon butter sauce. For a casual seafood restaurant, Bonefish has a surprisingly long wine list.
- Rockefellers Raw Bar 3613 Highway 17 South 843-361-9677 Known for its "infamous steam kettles." Shrimp, scallops, clams or lobster chunks steamed in your choice of beer, wine and garlic, marinara, or fra dioblo. They even offer a golfers special: ¼ pound of shrimp, ¼ pound of scallops, and ½ pound of mussels with twice the noodles in wine and garlic for $22.99.
- Dick’s Last Resort 4700 Highway 17 South 843-272-7794 Don’t be surprised if the waiter insults you on the way to your table. And then makes you a paper hat to wear with dinner. This place is only for folks with a good sense of humor! You’ll be full of food and laughter by the time you leave.
If you decide to head to the beach after a day on the links, travel south. Litchfield Beach is a little bit off the beaten path, about a 20 minute drive from Myrtle. The area is a little quieter and less congested. Instead of finding partyers, you'll find peace and solitude..Perfect for a golfer's day off!
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