06/20/2024
THINGS TO DO/RESTAURANTS IN NMB
We live here year round and absolutely love Cherry Grove and NMB. Here are some recommendations for shops/souvenirs, some fun things to do and restaurants to experience from casual to upscale with amazing food, service, atmosphere, live music and views!
SOUVENIRS/BEACH STUFF/CHERRY GROVE/NMB T-SHIRTS, ETC…
Look no further than Boulineau’s!The absolute best shop for souvenirs, beach stuff, books, Cherry Grove shirts, hats, etc…is Boulineau's Foods Plus upstairs or their sister shop, The Barnacle, located in the same parking lot at the corner of N Ocean Blvd and Sea Mountain.
BAREFOOT LANDING AND OTHER INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Barefoot Landing is great for kids and adults and very dog friendly. Firework/live music/ Arcade/carousel/ shops/ ice cream, etc…Best Barefoot Restaurants Crooked Hammock, Lulu’s (w/arcade), Taco Mundo, Blueberry’s Grill, The Big Chill House. All have great food and water views. Colette’s caramel corn and other specialty popcorn is the best! Alabama Theater, House of Blues, K1 Speed Go Cart racing, 8-10 Billards and Bowling, Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre, Pirate Voyage Dinner Show
FARTHER SOUTH
Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, Brookgreen Gardens, Broadway at the Beach. Best restaurants in Pawleys Island/ Murrells Inlet area are hands down Frank and Franks, Perrone’s, Bistro 217. Cool place to get drinks and good food with an amazing view is The Quay at the Murrells Inlet Marina. If you go to the Marshwalk Wicked Tuna has a great view from their deck and amazing food and service
FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-Cherry Grove Beach and Pier, Heritage Grove Nature Preserve, Hogs Inlet at Cherry Grove point, Mini golf, Golf, Main Street (live music at the horseshoe Thursday nights in the summer-early fall). Action Water Sportz/Rent a pontoon boat and cruise the ICW/ half day or full day/dock at different restaurants for lunch and live music/Dog friendly/Dolphin Tours also available. Aloha Watersports/parasailing/banana boat rides/check in located on the beach in front of Snooky’s Oceanfront Restaurant at the end of Sea Mountain Highway.J & L Kayaking/Cherry Grove Kayaking LLC/Kokopelli Surf Camp/Kayak or SUP the marsh/kayak tour to Waties Island/ sunrise and sunset tours available/just rent and venture out on your own/most places will deliver and pickup from your vacation rental or from the Cherry Grove 53rd Ave North boat and kayak ramp. Rent bikes and cruise the local area. Pickle Ball, Inlet Point Plantation/Horseback riding on the beach.
Listed below are our favorite restaurants. Most have a great view, are kid friendly, dog friendly and fun!
GREAT LOCAL RESTAURANTS & SWEET TREATS
The Shack/southern/seafood, great breakfast. Blueberrys Grill/breakfast/Dog friendly. Snooky’s Oceanfront/seafood/rooftop bar/ocean view/kid’s menu/Dog friendly. Blue Drum/great apps/seafood/tacos/burgers/salads/steaks/Kid’s menu/live music/3 decks with amazing Intracoastal Waterway view. Filet’s/steak/seafood/sushi/live music/Intracoastal view. Crooked Hammock/great food/craft beer/ live music/kid friendly/Dog friendly. Bar19 Twelve/ classy atmosphere/craft cocktails/extensive bourbon list/ Tapas/small plates & elevated pub fare. Martini’s/Italian/steaks/pasta/live music/the BEST happy hour, Villa Tuscanna/Italian/Dog friendly. Daniello’s the BEST pizza and other menu items. Hamburger Joe’s/great burgers/fries/onion rings/wings/salads/sandwiches/full bar/kid friendly/CASH ONLY. Buoy’s on the Blvd/seafood/just off the beach/walking distance to Main Street/kid friendly/live music/great seafood/burgers/tacos/Games for kids/ Dog friendly. Salty Brews Cafe/light bites/wraps/salads/sushi/poke bowls/beer/wine/specialty coffee and boba drinks/live music/Dog friendly. Twisted Penguin/full bar/craftbeer/wine/burgers/pizza/wings/
outdoor seating, Crab Catchers great seafood/outdoor deck/Intracoastal views. Main Street Taphouse/craft beer/cocktails/wine/Maryland crab cakes/flatbreads/sandwiches/live music/karaoke/trivia night/great place to watch football. Wine Therapy/40 wines by the glass/craft beer/Sangria/wine slushies/Bloody Mary’s/Mimosas/Charcuterie boards/Cheese boards/Hummus/Desserts/live music. Twelve 33 Distillery/Small production craft distillery creating grain to glass premium distilled spirits using locally sourced grains and ingredients/pours, flights, signature cocktails/charcuterie boards/small bites/tours/cool hidden speakeasy room. Murphy’s for good inexpensive drinks and great live music nightly on the ocean deck/dancing/great people watching/Dog friendly. Old South BBQ/Dog friendly. Roja Roca Cantina for upscale Mexican food with a great bar/view of the marsh/upstairs bar with live music and theme nights/kid friendly. Soho Steak,Seafood and Sushi Bar Main Street/sushi/Asian choices/seafood/steaks/(something for everyone)/awesome outdoor patio and bar with live music. Clark’s, The Brentwood, Parson’s Table, Bistro 90/Dogfriendly, Aspen Grille and Sea Blue for the best date night/special occasion dinner. Boulineau for great hot/cold food for pickup when you don’t feel like cooking/great bakery. Platt’s Seafood for fresh seafood. They will steam/fry for you too. Life is Sweet Bakery/Dog friendly/pastries/cookies/cupcakes/cakes/ice cream. Melt for the BEST homemade ice cream./Dog friendly. Whit’s Frozen Custard for awesome homemade frozen custard ice cream. Sunset Slush/Dog friendly for the best Italian ice! The OMG flavor is the best! Hope this helps! Enjoy!