I'm looking at sometime in the last 2 weeks of September. My mouth is watering with the thought of cold beer and an oyster roast with you guys, Beach Dweller, and GoTravel along with anyone else in the area who's "game." I'm even willing to try fried pickles & twinkies. :-) ((b))

Budman--Fried pickles?! And you call yourself a good citizen of New Jersey?

Tsk, tsk
OWJ

If you go north on 17 you'll run across The Parsons Table, it's right on the main drag (if you hit NC you've gone to far). It is located in Little River. It is a nice break from the fried seafood you'll be getting most places, not that there is anything wrong w/that.

Thanks, SAnParis! I *try* to avoid fried foods though sometimes a French fry or two or something else will jump in my mouth :D It will be nice to have somewhat healthier options so those fries have to work extra hard to make it past my lips and onto my hips!

QWJ,
Another suggestion. If you go south on highway 17 to the town of Murrell's Inlet, you'll find one of my favorite seafood restaurants--Oliver's Lodge. It's near the end of the run of restaurants, as you're heading south out of town.

Just a few miles further south you'll find Huntington Beach State Park, IMHO the best grand strand beach area. And just across the highway 17 is Brookgreen Gardens, a lovely outdoor figurative sculpture garden, if you're into art.

Together these three--beach, garden, and dinner would make a great day. Pack a picnic lunch for either the beach or the garden.

Enjoy your stay in the Myrtle Beach area.
Kathy

I would probably make a reservation - www.parsonstable.com.

OWJ doesn't want that fried food cause she's gonna get her calories in some adult beverages, I bet!!:D

I forgot about Oliver's Lodge! They were bought out by an old Murrells Inlet family a couple of years ago and have totally revamped and renovated the restaurant.

Excellent food with a beautiful view of the inlet.

sssh, icee--you'll have people thinking my name is Lushkowitz :D

I'm adding this info to all that I've saved, thanks to all of you! The only thing left to do is hit the road and make some decisions on what to eat (and drink, but don't tell anyone I'2)

One night OWJ2 requested we see the Braves minor league team play one night--he says they're at home this w/e. Is that convenient to NMB? Is there any reasonable way to go to a game and combine it w/one of the many restaurants recommended?

I live here at N Myrtle Beach. Yes, you can go to the Braves team game and find a place at Broadway at the Beach which is nearby to eat. Liberty Steak House was mentioned,but there are quite a few other places nearby. The easiest and quickest way to get to that area if you are at the North end Is go over the inland waterway Bridge and take the new Highway 31 and get off on Grissett until you get near Broadway. You will find the maps in the books given in stores around here. You have been given many good suggestions for places to eat. On main Street Ocean Drive there is the old Hoskins restaurant which is good home cooking. We have many of the chain restaurants on this end such as Bonefish which we like, Outback. K and W Cafeteria,etc. We like Tonys on this end for Italian food. Another favorite for seafood if you don't want to go as far as Calabash is the Marina Raw Bar off 17 down on the water. A fairly new restaurant is the Grill House near Leows where they have very good steaks.
You will enjoy our beach and Southern hospitality. We have grown so much here it is unbelievable for us natives.
Will be happy to give any other suggestions. have a good time and enjoy!

Thanks, Maryanne! Southern hospitality is pretty wonderful and that's why I choose to live in this part of the country. OWJ2 is going to be so excited to go to the game and I'm happy that I don't have to rely on a ballpark dog for dinner :)

maryjane recommended two of my favorites near my home-away-from-home in MB (just south of NMB). Bonefish and K&W Cafeteria are regular haunts. The Islamorada Fish Company (mentioned before) is not far away either. Based on GoT's recommendation I did try (and enjoy) the Sea Captain's House so if you find yourself in the area (right in MB) it was good. I'd prefer an oceanfront location over Broadway at the Beach, but that's just my preference. The she crab soup was as wonderful as GoT said it would be. Neat little story about how this little short house is still there in the midst of all the hotel and condo highrises.

Hubby's back probably won't tolerate it but I LOVE MB's Par 3 golf courses. I'm a horrible golfer - but have such a good time on the Par 3's. Toss in some clubs if y'all think you may be the least bit interested. There's a nice Par 3 behind Bonefish.

OWJ, lucky OWJ2! He's gets his way also! It's Robert Grissom parkway (instead of Grisset). I think there may be a map on the fridge. If not, like maryanne said, it's in the books.

maryanne, were you in SF when we got together down there in December? You gonna be around for the fried pickles and fried twinkies next time out?

OWJ, I am so glad to see OWJ2's back is healed. I hope you have a wonderful time. I would just add a ditto to SAnParis' suggestion of Parson's Table. It is a nice change of pace from the more traditional beach treats. Enjoy yourselves!!!!

Icee--He gets his way every once in awhile. I don't spoil him very often or he'll expect too much--just looked what happened to me with all of his spoiling ;)

cmcfong--always great to hear from you! I must say, it's made a world of difference in his disposition now that his back feels good!My normally happy and easy-going guy was a lousy patient.

Starrs--I'll tell my dh about that course. I'm not sure he feels he's ready for a round of golf but he could use some time on the putting range.

Thanks, guys!! I can not wait to get down there, smell that salt water smell, hear the waves crashing on the beach, and feel the sand under my feet. The one thing I've missed most living in Atlanta is being able to go to the beach whenever I want!

Hi all...Just heard from OWJ & OWJ2 and they are safe and sound in Myrtle Beach.

Have to tell you all a little short story. At Christmas we were given a clock that on the hour says "Praise God". It's a very deep, almost scarey voice.

I got so tickled last night when I thought about it being at the beach shack. I started laughing and the real icee is like what is so funny.

I said, "Oh, no...we sent the Jewish kids to a house with a clock that talks and says.."Praise God".

Just had to share this. Don't know why it strikes my funny bone so, but it does!!!!

Plus, it feels good to laugh!

Thanks for the laugh iceu2!!!! :D

I can just picture the expression on the faces of the OWJs!

Just wait until they walk past the Big Mouth Billy Bass!

Thanks for posting they arrived Iceeu2!

I heard from OWJ yesterday morning and she was so excited about this getaway. Like me she misses the ocean and beach.

Have a happy 4th of July weekend!!