I'm half Filipino and finding Filipino food is not easy outside of certain areas on the east coast. So I was thrilled when my brother found this place and said we needed to try it next time we went to visit parents up in Calabash. It was well worth the drive all the way down to Surfside. The lumpia is rolled to order and he has some creative ideas for nontraditional lumpia filling. The rice was cooked perfectly and the siding was masarap! It was so good I ended up getting a second order to go so I could have it again for dinner. The owner was great fun to chat with, and the whole vibe is very Filipino family. I will definitely make at least one visit down here every time we come down to visit. read more

Started by two friends who wanted to open a restaurant serving food inspired by the Philippines, the Manila Grille is located in Deerfield Plaza, between downtown Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet. They are only open from 2 - 8 pm on Wed - Sat, so my wife and I made it a point to go there around 3 on a Thursday. We were the only customers during that time, and got to speak at length with Mike, the co-owner. We really enjoyed it, though their pricing could be altered to be more consistent. The plaza and surrounding area isn't much to look at, and the Grille is not visible from the road. One really has to make an effort to get here. We really liked how the inside was decorated, with a mishmash of Filipino culture on one side (including a pretty good mural of Manny Pacquaio) and a large nature scene (painted by Mike) that gets added to with cinema characters when he gets inspired (examples being Chunk from the Goonies, Sebastian from the Little Mermaid, and my favorite: Frank Dux from Bloodsport). There is even an official arm wrestling setup at one of the dining tables, inspired by the movie 'Over the Top'. Drinks are strictly cans (soda for $2) and bottles. The menu is very focused, nothing too complicated, and very tasty. They were out of the wings and burger that afternoon, but we were here for the Filipino entrees so there were no issues. Lumpia Meal ($13.99) - comes with your choice of three lumpia and rice. What's a little disheartening is that the price of the meal is actually higher than if you ordered the items individually ($11.96 : lumpia and one scoop of rice are all $2.99 each) Regardless of the reason, that's not a consumer friendly thing at all. I really liked the variety of the lumpia, which had been fried very well (crunchiness is always good). The gyro was different, with the side of tzatziki sauce adding a lot of flavor. My favorite was the TNA (Taters and Adobo), the mix worked really well. What I thought would work well (the bulgogi mac n cheese) was OK, probably because there wasn't much filling or flavor. Chicken Adobo Meal ($13.99) - no pork adobo today, so got the chicken. It was OK, decent flavor, but small amounts of chicken breast. We added a pork skewer for $2.99. It had been glazed with banana ketchup and grilled over an open flame. Street BBQ Skewers ($13.99) - liked the pork skewers, so got three more in a meal. It has the same addition problem (individually priced, it adds up to $11.96, less than the meal). The meat pieces on these seemed even smaller, and some of the cuts were grisly. Mike did suggest I get the small fruit salad for dessert ($1.49) and it was good. Reminded me of halo halo, except smaller and without the beans. Lumpia is definitely the thing to get here. read more

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Wow this place is amazing and a total hidden gem. My partner and I went in and were able to try the pancit bihon they made that day, sisig, OG & Loganisa lumpias, they were so good. But what really took my breath away was their lechon kawali and liempo. It was EXTREMELY flavorful, tender, and brought me back straight to the Philippines! If you have not tried Filipino food before I highly encourage you to come to the Manilla Grille and support this wonderful business! read more

The Manila Grille - Lechon kawali - Asian Fusion Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

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Took a chance to try their food. Inside is interesting decors murals seemed to be someone's nightmare. Limited choices on the menu. We decided to take it to go. Portion was a lil bit disappointing and the rice was half cooked. Overall not recommended. read more

Went here with my folks a few summers ago. Friendly owner but terrible service. There were no vegetarian options. We never got the water we asked for, nor our order taken. My ma was so pissed that she said that we were all vegetarian and we quickly left. read more

We are from north carolina..We love it!!! The chicken wings with sinigang fusion is a bomb!! We are coming back for sure. read more

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Mike and Matt are business partners that serve up some good food that you can't find anywhere else in MB. We had the adobo chicken and a special of the day which was rice noodles, veggies and chicken. It was great. Don't forget to try the lumpia (egg roll with unique fillings). Love the feel of home in this clean, fun place. We will be back to try the Balikbayan burger and street bbq. read more

Went for the second time and Michael, the owner, is just as personable as the first. We got an assortment of lumpia, which are basically egg rolls with various fillings. He recommended the garlic fried rice and the fruit salad. I liked the frozen fruit salad; it helped to break up the richness of some of the dishes. The banana ketchup is fun, and he shared an interesting story about it. He recommends sauces to go with various lumpia, and paying attention to those small details is a great touch! There are games all around the tables for people to play and just enjoy their visit. read more

The owner Michael was exactly what you think of when you hear the phrase southern hospitality and I order the lechon and O.G lumpia it's has ground beef and veggies the rice was the best sticky rice ever Great place highly recommend read more

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It was OK. Food was a little bland, but I appreciate the options of Lumpias! However, I did not taste anything that wowed us. I think I will go back and try some different items. read more

Amazing food great prices !! The service is excellent Ambience is cool and relaxed. We ordered lumpia and so many dishes which were delicious with awesome sauce omg! They have everything burgers and fries a mix for every taste The owner explains everything. What a gem of a place. Filipino beer as well. Check this place out we will be back and bring more people. Support your local business he is a local and a great person. read more

The Manila Grille - John, Connie, Annie, and Tommy. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Being half Asian myself, I like to try different experiences outside of my own family cooking. The skewers was really good. the restaurant felt like being in a Filipino home with the decor to the friendly warm welcome from the owner. Talking to the owner and hearing his story behind the vision of his restaurant is amazing. Come support this Filipino/American grille. you won't be disappointed! I enjoyed the food and experience! read more

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Ignore Google maps. True location is between Harbor Freight and Old Time Pottery. The place is immaculate. You can tell a lot of heart and hard work has been put into it. The food is amazing. Until today, I had never experienced Filipino cuisine. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Food was great and the staff very courteous. The atmosphere is a colorful feel good ambiance with the owners art all over.

Food was amazing, having a small menu did not limit the options for food and range of taste. Service was wonderful extremely friendly atmosphere and kind people. Would totally buy a "lumpia life" t-shirt if one was available. The sticker was pretty!! read more

Took out couple meals and we were pleasantly surprised on the good Filipino food. One of the workers was very polite and quick with giving me my order. It looked clean and well organized for a smaller restaurant. I will be back soon. read more

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**I do not own this business, nor work here, just an average local-eating local, and giving my honest review** Tried a fairly new place out today- "Manila Grille", Filipino Fusion! Located off #17 Business over in the strip mall by Ollie's in Surfside. It's a little place, with a little menu, ...but jam packed with flavor! Don't let the sketchy strip mall scare you off, this place is definitely worth it! Plenty of parking, not over-priced, no "extra" taxes, delicious food, and one of a kind charm! Opened this past spring of 2023 by two of the nicest guys: Michael Martin & Matt Lamb. Michael is also the artist that painted the big mural loaded with little Easter Egg, semi-hidden paintings of some of their favorite t.v shows & characters, such as: Chunk from the Goonies, Spider Man, Harry Potter, E.T., Space Balls, O Brother Where Art Thou, and many more! A nostalgic and unique nod to some fan favs! The whole place has a funky, eclectic VIBE and is just a breath of fresh air from most of the traditional restaurants in the area. The menu is kept small for now, as they are starting out, but it is filled with good variety. I opted for the traditional Lumpia (just $3 each!!!) and some of the marinated pork skewers ($3 each, so I got two of the spicy skewers). **Available in regular or spicy. Washed it down with a bottle of Gold Peak Tea. YUM! The lumpia was filled with finely ground pork & vegetables with the crispiest, flakiest wrapper, and the pork was tender, full of flavor, and bite sized pieces. It was perfect, & exceeded my expectations. Run... don't walk, and get yourself over to the Manila Grille and show these guys some love! Be sure to spot the HUGE neon green gorilla (the same one on logo) way up above the front cashier desk. Oooh, and be sure to wash your filthy hands if you go to the bathroom....Jesus is watching! ** read more

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The food, service, and ambiance is amazing! Great little hideaway with reasonable prices and great Filipino Fusion cuisine. The variety of egg rolls are a must try. The pork skewers and Lechon Kiwali were delicious too! Don't forget to try the dessert egg rolls too! The owner is friendly and makes anyone feel right at home. Give it a try! You won't regret it! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Visiting from Maui, this place is fantastic. Food is so delicious, been twice now and couldn't be happier. Homeboy got some skills. Fast service, good beer, friendly conversation. They even have a mic setup to do karaoke and an arm wrestling table. Love it, chill vibes, needs trivia night, lol. read more

Food was over the top so delicious!!!!! This food was over the top great. Tasted over the top ​ read more

We ordered the chicken barbecue skewers to share and my daughter ate the whole thing. She loved it and she's a picky eater. We had to order another one. We also ordered the lechon kawali and it was delicious. Love the sauce options with Mang Tomas and house made sauces. The Filipino spring rolls was awesome and it reminded me of how my mom used to make them. A reviewer complained about how it's not authentic... this place is in Myrtle Beach and there's not a lot of Filipino clientele so they have to cater to everyone to survive. I actually wish I tried the fusion dishes. We had to come back again for the chicken barbecue, lechon kawali and the Filipino spring rolls on our way out of Myrtle Beach. Also, the owners are awesome. We'll be back! read more

Foods so good we ate it before taking any pics. We LOVED their lumpia's! We had a bunch of the traditional ones, the pimento cheese and the Reuben. The traditional lumpia's were the BOMB! The pimento cheese lumpia was full of cheesy buttery goodness! It reminded me of a Cheddar Bo biscuit. The bbq skewers and rice were also great. My son loves the pork belly and our daughter was all about their halo halo! The owner was super nice and friendly! It was fun finding all the hidden movie references in the mural wall. Totally laid back atmosphere that was very clean. Can't wait to go back next year! read more

I would leave zero stars if I could. The food is mediocre for the price and to make it even worse it is not even close to authentic. You should not call yourself a Filipino restaurant. The vibe and food feel ridiculously whitewashed. My friends and I received our food and it looked like canned chicken. read more

Loved the food, loved the ambiance, and great service. Michael is so personable and makes you feel right at home. We'll be back again soon.

This restaurant is the stable of the Filipino customs. Friendly staff, great food, and a real home vibe. The halo halo brings back memories of when I was a child and the adobe is just amazing. The only thing I would really complain about is the portion size, for a meal that's around $10 you'd expect more, but besides that amazing food! read more

This place just opened and I had to give them a try. Not only was the food great but the co-owners were so friendly! The lumpia is a "must try" and the marinated BBQ pork skweres were very flavorful. The chef did the island inspired decorating and it gives the place a wonderful casual vibe. Definitely going back and bringing some friends! read more

We got take out Adobe chicken with rice and a couple of lumpia's which are like spring rolls but with interesting ingredients. The food was delicious and the owner explained the menu to us so we know already what we want to try next time. The restaurant is clean and has a lot of fun decorations. Give them a try! read more

I went there just to experience Philippino cuisine. I truly had no Idea what that meant. The restaurant was very clean and the decore was pleasant. We were greeted by the owner who took the time to explain the food choices. The food was delivered to the table promptly and with a smile. Now it was time to taste. Delicious!!!!!! I think this small place is a hidden gem. I highly recommend. read more