If you're a night owl or just an early riser, you'll love this little joint that serves up one of the best hot breakfasts on the Strand. Selections include near legendary pancakes, omelets, French toast, steak and eggs, and other good stuff.

Myrtle Beach's first all-you-can-eat seafood buffet is still one of the best. Along with a complete range of fried seafood, you'll find broiled fish, crab legs, boiled shrimp, pastas, prime rib and all the sides you could possibly want. If buffets aren't your thing, there's also a full regular menu with plenty of seafood and beef options. A great choice for families.

MYRTLE BEACH. A popular lunch destination among the locals for its southern-style all-you-can-eat BBQ served with their own special sauce. Big D's also offers a special that includes your choice of meat, two vegetables and bread. Good eats for cheap!

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH. This upscale grill combats the backwoods stigma of seafood restaurants with its hip environs. Its strong popularity also gives credence to a tasty menu. Fish (you choose from several varieties) is cooked over a wood-fired grill; the smoky flavor is accented with mango-, garlic-, teriyaki and butter-tinged sauces. Mussels, rock shrimp, calamari and lobster also make appearances, and pastas, chicken, steaks and pork round out the options. Waits can be common, so plan accordingly.

MURRELLS INLET. Features mesquite-grilled dishes. As its name might suggest, the atmosphere pays homage to the Old West with cow memorabilia lining the walls and tablecloths patterned with cowboy boots. A fun place to visit; located on the salt marsh.