myrtle beach | Myrtle Beach Homes | Carolina Forest Homes

Jan 30 2018

8 Places To Watch A Sporting Event In Myrtle Beach

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I figured this was a perfect time to answer where are the best places in Myrtle Beach to watch the Super Bowl. So, I went to Facebook and asked the question to my friends. After several responses, I have listed below the top places to catch a sporting event in Myrtle Beach.

The first place recommended to me by my peers was The Grumpy Monk in Carolina Forest. This place has a great atmosphere we can go catch the game hang with friends and eat some delicious food. I’ve been told that their hot wings are rather tasty.

The second place to go check out the Super Bowl in Myrtle Beach is Wild Wing Café in barefoot Landing. This is one of my personal favorites to go to. My wife and I enjoy going to Wild Wing Café on Tuesdays to enjoy their Two Fer Tuesday wing special. Definitely try the Boss flavor wings. They are done with a dry rub that has just enough heat. They are my personal favorites!

Next is Carolina Ale House. This is a fairly new restaurant that just opened up near Broadway at the Beach. They have a ton of TVs, pool tables and other fun things to do as well. When I go here, I always get one of their yummy burgers.

Another great option is Dagwood’s Deli. They are known for some of the best sandwiches on the beach. I personally like the French dip. Here you can enjoy the game on one of their extra large TVs.

If you have children and want to watch the game, then Dave and Buster’s at Broadway at the Beach might be the right choice for you. Your children can be entertained by all of the games in the arcade while you can relax and enjoy watching the Super Bowl on one of their many televisions. Another option is Sam Snead’s over in Carolina Forest. Once again, a great atmosphere with amazing food.

The final place to check out the big game here in Myrtle Beach would be Buffalo Wild Wings. They have multiple locations up and down the beach, delicious food, and a great atmosphere for a sporting event.

There you have it, the best places in Myrtle Beach to Watch a sporting event. If there is a different place that you prefer watching a sporting event in Myrtle Beach, feel free to leave it in the comments below.

Photo by Sandro Schuh on Unsplash

Photo by Carl Raw on Unsplash

Jan 26 2018

Bald Eagles In Myrtle Beach

It seems every year around this time we have an influx of extra birds in our area. Our home sits on a pond, and it is not uncommon to view anywhere from 10-100 birds either on it, or circling above it in the air on any given day. Normally you will find ducks, some seagulls, a few egrets, and herron, but in our neighborhood you normally will also find a pair of swans circling on the water.

This year however we have found something else very dramatic around the pond on more than one occasion. That is a pair of beautiful, majestic Bald Eagles. We have watched them soar above the pond and then swoop down to catch a fish to eat. To get a better view, they have been found on various days perched on the roof of a neighbors house spying out their next meal on the water. Here’s a video my wife caught yesterday of these beautiful birds flying around one of the other ponds in our neighborhood:

I’ve lived in Cameron Village now for over 3 years and this is the first time I can remember seeing Bald Eagles here. Here’s a few other photos that were taken by our neighbor Patty Sprague:

I hope that you enjoyed these amazing images as much as I have. I must admit, while these photos are beautiful, nothing beats seeing it in person here in Myrtle Beach! If you would like to purchase a place in the Myrtle Beach area, feel free to reach out & contact me.

Jan 23 2018

Most Romantic Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, so I figured that for this week’s Two Minute Tuesday I would share with you the most romantic restaurants in Myrtle Beach. While I consider myself to be pretty good in this category, I wanted to get the opinions of others as well, so I asked on Facebook my friend where they thought were the most romantic restaurants in Myrtle Beach. The video below covers the 5 most popular places, but make sure to read the entire list of recommendations after.

5 Most Romantic Restaurants In Myrtle Beach

5. Thoroughbreds Chophouse and Seafood Grille. I’ve been to this restaurant several times myself, in fact, I’ve gone to weddings receptions there. It’s a great romantic place where they have very quaint settings, amazing food, and awesome steaks. They are just reopening from doing renovations, and take reservations, so I’d call quickly to get your reservation. Also, try the Angels on Horseback- Jumbo sea scallops, wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon and served with butternut squash puree, sweet potato sticks, and our Kentucky bourbon sauce, a personal favorite!

4. Frank’s Restaurant & Outback down in Pawleys Island. I’ve never been there, but from everyone who responded to the question, they said Frank’s is an amazing place that you should go check out, so definitely go give that one a test, and I will soon as well. The 20 oz bone in ribeye is calling my name.

3. New York Prime Steakhouse. I’ve heard this is a great amazing romantic place to go take your date and have some amazing food. I’m going to definitely try the extra thick bacon when I go, and from what I’ve been told, this is the place to go to find the absolute best steaks on the beach.

2. The Library. The library used to be located in downtown Myrtle Beach right near where the Pavilion was. However they just recently moved about 55 avenues north up in Myrtle Beach into a brand new location. I had a lot of people who responded saying the new location is amazing it’s quaint, and a very romantic place to take your date. Plus, you can never go wrong here with their She Crab soup.

1. The Melting Pot. Where else can you go and have a romantic date in a private booth with your special someone where you can share together, sit side by side and create your own magical meal. from the cheese dip fondue to start to the main entree, to the chocolate dessert fondues, it is probably the most romantic place on the beach. One word of caution, be careful your server doesn’t go overboard on garlic in the cheese fondue. My wife & I have a funny story about this we can share with you, feel free to ask us about it.

Honorable Mentions

Here’s a few other restaurants that were listed on my post that you may want to give a try as well if the top 5 are all booked up with reservations, or you want something not quite as popular. I’ve eaten at many of these restaurants and can honestly say, the food will be just as good.

So there you have it, the most romantic restaurants in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand. Make sure to get your reservations in place now, and leave a comment below letting me know which place you are planning to go to with your date!

Nov 21 2017

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner In Myrtle Beach

In Myrtle Beach this Thanksgiving and want to know where to go eat your Thanksgiving Day Meal? Read on to find my top 3 places to eat Thanksgiving Day in Myrtle Beach.

This year my family and I will be spending Thanksgiving with our in-laws in Georgia which means my Mother & Grandmother will be home alone during the holiday. Since my family isn’t around, they obviously do not want to be cooking a giant meal for just the two of them. Going through all the work of preparing the turkey and all the fixings that go along with the meal is just entirely too much work.

Instead it is just more economical and more time time effective for the two of them to go out to dinner somewhere for the holiday. The ultimate question then becomes, Where is a good place to eat dinner in Myrtle Beach on Thanksgiving? Since we are a tourist town as well, many people who head to the beach for the holiday are probably wondering the same thing.

I asked on my Facebook profile for suggestions on where the best places to eat that day and here are my top picks. Granted, you can always go to several other options here at the beach, but these are my top three places I would go if I wanted a traditional Turkey meal on Thanksgiving in Myrtle Beach.

Carolina Roadhouse- Out of all the options in the area, this place might just have the absolute best Thanksgiving Day meal around. Here’s their menu for the day according to their Facebook Page.

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Sugar Cured Ham
Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Beans
Honey-Butter Glazed Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Southern Herb Stuffing
Homemade Giblet Gravy
Cranberry Relish
Cornbread Muffins
Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

______________________________

11AM-10PM | For Reservations: 843-497-9911

$19.95 | $9.95 (Kids 10 and under)

I know from past years that the amount of food you have is enough to get at least two meals out of it. So bonus, you get to take home leftovers for Black Friday!

Bob Evans– My oldest daughter has fallen in love with eating here and I’m sure if we would be in town she would lobby for going here to eat. From their Facebook Page:

Join us at our table on Thanksgiving Day (11/24) for a special holiday meal. Get your choice of entree, 3 sides, endless bread and a slice of pie for just $14.99.

They have a Reese’s peanut butter pie that is to die for good!

Magnolias at 26th If you would like more options and prefer a buffet style restaurant, then I would suggest looking at this place. I’ve been known to frequent this place for awesome lunches with some of the best homestyle southern cooking you can find in Myrtle Beach. Here’s an image of what they will be serving on Thanksgiving on their buffet.

If you do go here, make sure to save some room for the Chocolate Eclair dessert. It’s amazing!

So there you have it, my top three places to go eat a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal in Myrtle Beach. Are you going to be cooking your own meal or heading out for the holiday? Do you know of another awesome place to go eat a Thanksgiving Day meal in Myrtle Beach? Leave it in the comments below!

Edit: After publishing this post, several others commented with other great options on my Facebook profile. You can see the full list here.

Jul 12 2017

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

When visiting Myrtle Beach, the one iconic areas of land is the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. While the actual boardwalk opened in 2010, many of the businesses that sit along the boardwalk have been there for over 30+ years. This is a segment along the ocean in Myrtle Beach that is 1.2 miles long and runs from 1st Ave N to 14th Ave N.

The crowning jewel along the boardwalk is the Skywheel which standing 187 feet tall and lights up the sky during the night. From inside one of the 42 climate controlled gondolas, you can see most of the city behind you as well as for miles out into the ocean and up and down the coast.

Some other fun things to do along the Boardwalk is a trip to the Fun Plaza where you can enjoy some of the old style arcade games that were popular back in the 70’s & 80’s. If you are looking for a great place to play some old school games, this is definitely the spot in Myrtle Beach. If live concerts is more your style, you can catch some great bands along the beach on many weekends during the summer. There are also many great places for shopping and a bite to eat like the iconic Peaches Corner.

There definitely is plenty to do along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to keep you and your family entertained for days. Make sure to check it all out on your next visit!