For foodies across the Grand Strand, 2025 brought dozens of exciting new dining options.
From hole-in-the-wall spots, to fine dining establishments, the new restaurants offer a wide range of options.
Here are nearly 50 new restaurants to try around Carolina Forest, Conway, Little River, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach that opened last year.
Arriv Indian Cuisine
In February, a new eatery brought Indian specialties to North Myrtle Beach at 3711 Highway 17 S. Arriv Indian Cuisine serves classics like Mulligatawny soup, samosa, kababs and tandoori chicken, as well as fusion foods like paneer tacos.
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
A Hawaii-based coffee shop brought island-inspired drinks to Surfside Beach with its first South Carolina location last summer. With over 30 locations across the country, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is known for its Kona blend coffee and Mana energy drinks.
Beach Hippie Coffee
Popular Myrtle Beach cafe Beach Hippie Coffee expanded with a second location off Kings Highway last year. Known for its signature flavors and colorful, hippie-inspired atmosphere, Beach Hippie offers unique coffees like the dream brulee and salty waves lattes.
Bistro B
Myrtle Beach area eatery Bistro B opened last spring with specialty drinks, sushi, steak and more at 1803 N. Kings Highway. In addition to dishes and drinks, Bistro B has its own pickleball courts which sporty patrons can reserve.
Bowled
New York-based franchise Bowled opened its third Grand Strand location in Barefoot Landing in 2025. The healthy lunch spot lets customers choose a variety of different vegetables, proteins and grains to create their own bowl.
Biggby Coffee
Drive-through cafe chain Biggby Coffee opened its first Grand Strand location in Aynor last year. Biggby Coffee, which is set to open another location in Conway, offers coffees, energy drinks, sandwiches and pastries.
Braza Chicken
A South American chicken restaurant out of Columbia, South Carolina, opened its second location last year in Myrtle Beach. Braza Chicken specializes in signature rotisserie Peruvian chicken marinated for 48 hours in a blend of spices, but also serves items like empanadas, burritos and more.
Buffalo Wild Wings
After Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux at 101 N. Strand Parkway in Myrtle Beach closed in 2024, a new Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant opened in its place in 2025. The third Grand Strand location welcomed diners with its famed wings and more than 70 televisions last January.
Burger Social
The owners of Jem Social opened a new smashburger restaurant with a full bar in the former Eggs Up Grill in North Myrtle Beach. Burger Social’s a la carte menu is designed to let customers pick from nine kinds of buns and 14 types of fries.
Chef Laura’s Seafood, Steak and Hibachi
In the former Big E’s Country Buffet and Seafood location, a new Asian-inspired restaurant opened in Longs. Owner Laura Smith, who also owns Indo Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar in Socastee, serves southern food, like steak sandwiches and fried chicken, as well as hibachi at the new Chef Laura’s Seafood, Steak and Hibachi.
Chipotle
A new Myrtle Beach Chipotle restaurant featuring a drive-thru lane opened at 8006 N. Kings Highway in Grande Dunes last spring. The fast casual Mexican chain is known for its customizable burritos, bowls and more…