Great local hangout, great food good music, Kimmy,Maddie,and Jojo provide the best drinks ,food and service at the beach!

Nice spot right by the river with a great view. We stopped by while there was a live band playing, which made the atmosphere even better. The music, food, and service all came together for a relaxing evening. It's a great place to enjoy the waterfront, grab a meal, and spend time with friends read more

Such a lively bar at the night life. I really enjoyed the live music on the river. Good sound and was able to have nice drinks. Went back in the afternoon and had some food. Everything was delicious. read more

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If I was grading this place on my personal experience I would give it 2 stars. However, my wife and kids all loved their food so 3 stars it is. I felt like my food was average at best. The service was definitely below average. No drink refills on a hot day, not even a check to see how we were doing. I won't return based on this alone. But I'm glad my family liked their food. read more

The service, food, and atmosphere was top notch! We enjoyed a nice evening dining outside watching the intercostal waterway. It was very calm evening and we really enjoyed not only the music, but the food was delicious!! read more

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Here's the fork in the road: A) are you a hungry traveler staying at a hotel nearby, or B) looking for a roadhouse with rowdy customers, loud music, and plethora of (pricey) beer? Once you determine your objective, you'll understand the polarizing reviews. SCENARIO A: I know restaurants are slim in this area of the intercostal waterway, but do yourself a favor--hail a ride share or get in your car and drive to an actual restaurant. SCENARIO B: Check their schedule; the weekends are where it's at! In fact, many times the Boathouse runs out of local or in-house brews due to weekend demand. I agree with Yelper RockinConway who noted the beat-up, tavern feel of this venue. The staff is inline with the low upkeep expectations delivering beers haphazardly, often spilling on the table with indifference to the mess they've created. And yes, abundance of flies (dead or alive) may visit your table/food during a meal. All part of the...roadhouse ambiance. Once you get a feel for your surroundings, the average food the kitchen provides isn't surprising, but I will say it's fast. My waitress described the duck BLT was a duck breast with traditional bacon, lettuce, and tomato, however, the sandwich that arrived (see photo) provided a sliver of duck. As I was looking for a lighter sandwich, I was okay with the construction. The wings are either smoked or slow cooked and then lightly tossed in the sauces provided. No heat noticeable on the buffalo, but at least they do provide blue cheese. In the end, I'd argue The Boathouse is not trying to mask what it is. I stopped by here due to a local's recommendation, but upon further reflection, he noted the live music and beers created in-house as the highlight. Hopefully my review will help ya decide if you're looking for scenario a or b. read more

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The food was pretty good. The only negative is we stopped by on a Monday and they were closed. There were a couple cars in the parking lot so we tried calling and no answer. Suggest they update signage & website to state their new winter hours. read more

Our favorite spot for live music on the Grand Strand. Free live music here nearly every day of the week in the late spring and summer, but they also book ticketed national acts like Everclear, Edwin McCain and Cowboy Mouth. Their free summer concert series is a real highlight every summer and the crowds are thick and quite diverse with people of all ages and backgrounds. Full bar with maybe 8 or so craft beers and Yuengling pints are $3.75. They offer waitress service outside no matter where you sit and they have lots of bar food options from which to choose. They also do a happy hour Monday through Friday. Tons of free parking across the street and you are allowed to leave and re-enter. Leave your weapons at home as security will definitely wand you and pat you down. Additionally, you're allowed to enter dockside if you pull up on some sort of watercraft. They will wand and i.d. you right there as you come up off the dock. I'd recommend this place to nearly everyone that visits or lives in the area. Minus one star because they need more bathrooms both outside and in. read more

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Came here by accident. Boy was I glad we did! Great vibe, music and food! Band was amazing! Outside is really nice too!

Went here again on Saturday January 10th 2026 with my parents for a much needed dinner. We decided to come here because it they had some happy hour items, but more so on the weekdays and fridays. They did have a discount on house vodka and beers. We actually started by sitting ourselves outside, but it was around sunset and getting kind of cold, so we asked our waitress if it was okay for us to move near the closed off section of outside. She understood and did. We started with waters, and an appetizer of Firecracker Shrimp, and Chicken and avacado eggrolls. Appetizers came out in a timely manner. The firecracker shrimp is a favorite because it is shrimp that has quite a spicy kick to it. The Chicken Avacado eggrolls were also very tender and delicious! For entrees, I ordered the Fish and Chips with cocktail sauce, my dad ordered the cowboy burger, and my mom ordered the chicken avacado sandwich. Again, I enjoyed my fish and chips, and took some home. My mom also took home half of her sandwich. Paid via credit card- oh and be forewarned, they don't take discover--- but do take other major credit cards like master card. reasonable prices, and paid the bill and left a cash tip. Hope to be back soon! read more

Stopped in sure of the moment. Rather loud inside the venue but there is plenary of seating outside. There is a covered patio to sit under. They have live music on the weekends which was a nice bonus. The service was super friendly and super quick to get us served. SUPER FAST! Even the food was fast coming out. Got a d fresh...nothing under a heat lamp here. Nice place for all ages. Very easy going and laid back. read more

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Service was amazing, food was great! I ate here by myself and felt completely comfortable! read more

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Quick service and great food. We went on a Sunday and it was a limited menu but still had a lot of choices. I got fish and chips- really good! The chicken sandwich was a little dry but the server made it right. Fried pickles and pimento cheese dips were great! read more

Enjoyed trivia on Wednesday night. Lots of draft beer options and good food. Nice waterway view. Great stage for live music on the weekends!

We came straight from the airport to the Boathouse. Very laid back atmosphere. The Duck sandwich was amazing. The drink are tasty and crazy expensive. On the weekends they have live music on their massive outdoor deck. Great casual diving spot. read more

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This place had potential but was just meh. To start: server came to take our order and then we never saw her again until we had finished our meals (brought out by someone else) and were waiting for 30 minutes to get the check and get our leftover food boxed up. I had wanted another beer 40 minutes before that but there was zero service beyond that first visit. We got the chicken avocado egg rolls to start - they were bland and disappointing. My chicken avocado club was better and our fries were great. Husband had the quesadilla and he said there was more taste from the sour cream and salsa than anything else. The live music was great! Band was so talented. read more

Quaint spot to get a quick drink or something light to eat. The offerings are well prepared and more than fair on price. From shrimp, personal pizza and sandwiches. Full bar with drink specials. See you there! read more

Such great vibes! And delicious fish and chips. We went here and a Saturday and there was live entertainment outside which was great. We ordered the fish tacos and fish and chips which were amazing! We did not have to wait long for a food which was great because the place was very busy. Highly recommend this place for good vibes and great food. read more

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Went there Friday night and they didn't have any parking available or live music no seats available and couldn't get any service a real waste of time very disappointed because of the advertising they have and it's still the off season please don't waste your time here read more

This is a hidden gem spot in Myrtle Beach. Off the main strip- it definitely has the feel of a locals place. There's a variety of seating choices with tables, bar height tables, a large bar, and outdoor seating. We had great, friendly and attentive service by our server- Austin. The food was good and not too pricey. We had the Bog Balls appetizer that are a must try. They are like fried chicken and rice fritters. They are South Carolina's take on boudin balls. I had the fried chicken sandwich- it was nice and crispy- but there was more breading than chicken. The side of loaded potato salad was ok- a little bland- would be great with a little added fresh green onion or cracked pepper. My mom had the chicken avocado club and it was GREAT- nice amount of perfectly ripe avocado and no skimping on the chicken. The menu has something for everyone- from fish tacos to burgers. The cocktails were a little sweet but I still enjoyed my Pineapple express! Definitely recommend for a casual lunch! read more

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Service was decent once they finally got to us, the food did come our before the appetizer did. We got fish and chips - the fish was hot and flaky. read more

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Boathouse is nice! ...most of the time. The food is decent and priced fair. I recently moved to the area and tried out the Boathouse because it's closer than other options in the neighborhood. Other places nearby are pretty dive. There is some variability with service, depending on who is working. Kimmy is an absolute gem and they are lucky to have her! She is clearly the local's favorite. read more

This is still not the place for a decent mixed drink. The plastic cups are either smaller than normal , maybe a 6 ounce? or you may get a 16 ounce, , the pour is very very small and you are getting about 15 ounces of soda and ice, so you really cant taste the alcohol.. All of the other bars use a standard size glass, usually a 12 ounce. read more

1/26- Amazing fish & chips! Beer battered fish (not too heavy) with perfectly crispy seasoned chips. Servers are quick to get ur food/drinks order and delivered. But a challenge to get someone back to refill drinks and/Or napkins. Perhaps under staffed? read more

Nice place on the water to eat. The Boathouse was right next to our hotel. They played live music. The place was PACKED from wall to wall and even the outside was packed but food still came in record time. Drinks were pretty good as well and server was very attentive. read more

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Good food, good service and nice ambiance. We didn't realize it was "yappy hour" where folks bring their dogs so that was a nice surprise. Definitely will return. read more

Cool laid back place on the ICWW. Great service with friendly staff. I had the chicken avocado bacon club and I am usually not a club guy but this sandwich was fresh and tasty !! Combined with the Carolina caviar it was pretty perfect!! Wife had the shrimp and they were all gone !! Key lime pie was just ok but we are from sfl so we are key lime snobs ! All in all a great lunch. ! read more

Very nice atmosphere fish tacos n blackened shrimp nachos are my favorite Recommend to any tourist in Myrtle Beach read more

Great place, we were directed here by the tattoo artist doing her latest tattoo. She asked for a fun place with good food that we could bring our dog. This was the perfect place , we sat out back and the waitress brought a bowl of ice water for our dog. We were told you have to try the shrimp nachos, we had a few drinks and also ordered a burger. Service was great, food was great and although we were there on a Thursday afternoon you could just feel this is a great place on the weekend. We will be back. read more

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What a dirty disgusting dump! We should've known this was NOT a good place to go to since we were frisked prior to entering. Do you like sticky dirty table & floors? If Yes, then this place is for you! Do you like dead flies on the window sill next to your table where you are eating? Not me! The first order of pimento & chips were ok! The 2nd order of the chips were soggy and cheese was different from the 1st batch. We only ate a 1/4 of the 2nd. We ordered wings they were a 5 out of 10. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak. Obliviously the proprietor has NEVER been to Philadelphia. They served me yesterday's roll. And where was the beef? This was the worst cheesesteak I've ever had. My French fries were not crisp and were undercooked. read more

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Food was ok- average for bar/restaurant food The service was excellent- waitress staff are attentive and very friendly- easy on the eyes too! Ambience is a little noisy and when the band plays I'm sure it's a great Friday night hangout for sure! read more

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Food came out quick and young lady was very attentive to our needs. It was near closing time and we had full service. Fish was delicious

Great outdoor seating. It was a great place for a quiet lunch along some water. Service was fast and friendly. My party said the fish tacos were delicious and they didn't skimp on the meat. J had a chicken turkey club that was also quite delicious! I'll be back to enjoy the outdoors and a new menu item! read more

The food, the service and the band was terrific. It was clean and nice to be on the water

It was crowded with a lively vibe. There were lots of seating options so we sat outside by the waterway. We split the southern fried chicken sandwich and hot crunchy chips with ranch. The sandwich was a nice portion size and delicious. We left before the band came on. We will definitely be back! read more

Great location, service, food and prices! My husband and a few friends dined in for lunch last Friday. We sat at one of the tables by the outside bar under the pavilion. The female bartender was super friendly and provided great, attentive service. Our refills were there before we even asked and all the items we needed were provided in a timely fashion. We started with BBQ wings and another order of jerk smoked wings. The smoked wings were excellent! I started with a house salad which had tons of toppings and was a decent size for the price compared to other restaurants. I had the smoked chicken salad sandwich with potato salad. Both were excellent. I really liked how the potato salad was "loaded". My husband and his buddy both had the chicken avocado club with fries. The both cleared their plates. The outdoor views are great and right on the water. The breeze got a bit strong at one point so we had to strap down our plastic utensils and napkins. I highly recommend stopping in for a meal. They have live music inside. The prices were very reasonable considering its such a great location. read more

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We went for a late lunch as it was the closest and only restaurant to the hotel we were staying at. Maybe the ambiance and experience is different for dinner, but for lunch we just ordered a couple salads and some fries. The fries were undercooked and mushy. Salad toppings were good for the most part but the leaves were all wilted. The server really never came by our table; had to try really hard to grab her attention any time we needed something. Good for in a pinch but would not choose to dine here if there were other options. read more

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I have had the worst service her. My 1st time here, I was accosted by the waitress regarding moving my seat away from the high top table I was seated at. The second time, I reserved a couple of tables and paid the 2 waitresses that ran all night, $75.00 each on top of all the tips on all 40 tabs of food and drinks that came from my friends and family that were there that day. The problem is...I spoke to a manager, Jack, who was very professional and allowed me to reserve three tables. Unbeknownst to me, a second manager, Joe, came in and instead of speaking to Jack about the arrangements we had made regarding the tables, Joe took it upon himself to call one of the band members that were playing that night and started more confusion. After which the band member reprimanded the band for reserving tables. I'm here again, and once again I'm accosted by the waitress for taking a table as a customer when I was sitting at a different table just talking with a friend at his table. About an hour into my dinning experience the waitres, once again accosts me about the table I was going to be seated at to watch the band schedule to play. I was told it was POLICY to force patrons to sit at there table or it would be given away. She was rude and very argumentative and kept repeating that it was policy and she was told by management to make me sit at the table...IT WAS "POLICY". I give a -5 stars if I could. read more

Worst experience ever. Server was awful. Food was horrible. Go to McDonalds.. save yourself time and money.

Pretty good food in a fun place. The river views are nice and if you get a chance do see a show on their stage on the water. It's fun to listen to music while the boats go by. read more

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