When visitors think about meals in Myrtle Beach, their minds likely jump to seafood.
Vacationers might be surprised to find that Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas have an abundant Greek cuisine scene. From gyros stuffed with spiced meat and creamy tzatziki sauce, to grape leaves filled with a hearty rice filling, or dolmades, there’s no shortage of meals to transport taste buds from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Myrtle Beach’s vibrant Greek community has become known for the annual Greek Festival held at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in October. However, even those visiting in the height of summer can experience authentic eats at one of the dozens of Greek restaurants in the area.
Here are five spots to get a taste of Greek food in Myrtle Beach.
Mediterranean Bistro offers authentic, home-cooked Greek cuisine, as well as dishes with influences from throughout the Mediterranean Basin. The family-run restaurant at 6104 Frontage Road in Myrtle Beach offers a selection of seafood, salads and more. They boast dishes crafted with fresh ingredients and a healthy dose of rich herbs and olive oil.
The restaurant offers iconic Greek dishes like dolmades, gyros and spanakopita, a traditional spinach and feta pie make with flaky filoh dough. But diners can also dine on dishes like fried pickles and meatballs in marinara sauce, accompanied by Italian bread.
Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $30 per person.
For those looking for an upscale Greek dining experience, Santorini Greek Kuzina offers grilled seafood, Greek salads, Greek sampler platters full of fresh vegetables and more. The restaurant features daily specialties such as kebab sovlaki, a grilled meat kebab, and pastitchio, a Greek noodle dish with ground beef and bechamel cream baked in a clay pot. The restaurant is located at 7223 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
Diners at this restaurant are encouraged to take a slow moment to savor, maybe with a glass or two of Greek wine.
Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $30 and $50 per person.
This authentic Greek restaurant and bakery offers an array of beloved Greek dishes, including the traditional oven-baked eggplant casserole moussaka, as well as creamy chicken and lemon avgolemono soup.
The menu also features traditional Greek baklava, a popular pastry throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East made of flaky filoh dough, cinnamon-spiced nut filling and a sweet, sticky syrup. The restaurant is located at 7955 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach.
Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.
For those thinking about grabbing a quick bite of Greek food while strolling along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Abraham’s Gyros offers “no frills” casual Greek eats.
Its offerings include classic Greek kebabs, gyros, and also subs and burgers.
Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.
Whether diners are searching for colorful ingredients tossed into a fresh salad or blackened on the grill, Grecian Corner at 9606 North Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach has a menu filled with authentic Greek foods like kebabs, gyros, falafel and plates dressed in tangy tzatziki sauce and bold olive oil.
Their unique “Garbage Plate” is made up of crispy french fries topped with gyro meat, feta and tzatziki sauce, and their “Pitza” pita bread brings together feta, black olives, tomatoes and the diner’s choice of meat for a different take on pizza.
Meals at this restaurant typically cost between $10 and $20 per person.