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5 South Strand Restaurants To Visit

Thumbnail image for drunken jacks.jpgThe Myrtle Beach area trumpets its 1,000+ restaurants, and some of the best are on the South Strand, despite the recent closing of Louis's at Pawleys, home of the best shrimp and grits around.

If you are in the South Strand, here are five restaurants worth your time to visit:

Frank's: There is a strong argument to be made that Frank's is the Grand Strand's best restaurant. Opened in 1988, its menu features cuisine from the Lowcountry to the Pacific Rim. Frank's has been featured in Southern Living, Bon Appetite and Gourmet. It will only take one meal for you to see why.

Quigleys Pint & Plate: Microbrews and a great happy hour make Quigley's an excellent choice for a post-round drink or dinner. If you are a man of varied taste, try the Plowman's Platter, an assortment of cheeses, meats, hard-boiled eggs, cherry peppers, apple wedges and a fresh pretzel.

The Origins of Calabash Seafood

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Signs advertising Calabash style seafood are ubiquitous along the Grand Strand. An area seafood joint without Calabash style food is about as popular as the media in LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens' office. But to find out where it got started, a trip to Calabash, a town that bills itself as the "Seafood Capital of the World," is necessary.
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There are too many quality restaurants along the North Strand to accurately rank the best, but below are five establishments you will enjoy. Crab Catchers - Located in the Little River waterfront area, Crab Catchers is a local favorite. Long on charm (and stunning views of the Intracoastal), Crab Catchers only serves fresh local seafood and it thrives despite not spending a penny on advertising. The daily fish fry is a don't-miss at Crab Catchers.
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If you don't play 36 holes a day, the North Strand has a surplus of off-course activities. Here are a few worth checking out. Charter Fishing - There isn't much better than playing 18 in the morning and taking a half-day fishing excursion in the afternoon. If you are lucky, you can catch dinner. There are ample charter fishing boats in Little River, S.C., and Calabash, N.C.