Boardwalk Billy's

The best restaurant in north Myrtle Beach 🏖️ Three hours was the park the car, wait, eat, leave. We wish the live music would’ve started sooner. Incredible environment right on the water. During the wait there are things to do - walk around the Marina - intercostal waterway connection/ magic show 🎩- really cool place. They have it dialed in. Good food and service. Boardwalk Billy for the win 🥇👏🐺🇺🇸

If you're looking for casual waterfront dining with a fun vibe and solid Southern seafood, Boardwalk Billy’s delivers exactly that. I stopped by their Myrtle Beach location on a sunny afternoon, and from the moment we pulled in, it felt like a local favorite — lively but not overcrowded, with a mix of tourists and regulars. We were seated quickly outside with a view of the water, which was a highlight in itself. The atmosphere is relaxed — think picnic tables, cold drinks, and the faint sound of live music floating in the background. Service was friendly and fast without being pushy. Now, the food: we started with the crab dip and hush puppies, both fresh and flavorful. For the main course, I had the Low Country Boil — shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes all seasoned perfectly and served piping hot. My partner ordered the fish tacos and was equally impressed. Portions were generous, and prices were more than fair for the location. The bar has a wide selection of cold beers, frozen drinks, and daily specials. I tried their signature rum punch — dangerously good. Overall, Boardwalk Billy’s is exactly what you'd hope for in a beachside eatery: casual, tasty, affordable, and fun. Perfect spot to unwind after a long day in the sun. Will definitely be back!

A nice little gem off the beaten path, and on the intercoastal waterway! Very casual sports bar atmosphere with a lot of awesome memorabilia on the walls! There is a vast menu of sandwiches, burgers, etc.! I have the lunch special of Shrimp and Grits Cake for $10. This could easily be $15-$20 at other restaurants! My grandson thought the Cali Nachos were awesome! We are not alcohol drinkers, but didn’t notice a vast bar menu! The food came out quickly, and was hot! Our waitress was awesome, and very attentive to our needs! There’s plenty of parking for cars, and as I said, boats from the intercoastal waterway. There is easy handicap accessibility. We do not live in this area, but if we did, I am certain we would be back again!

While on our beach getaway, we decided to check out Boardwalk Billy’s in North Myrtle Beach to see how it stacked up against our familiar stomping grounds at their Charlotte "step-sister" location. (Long story short—they used to be partner locations, but now run separately. Still some menu overlap though!) Our plan was simple: grab drinks, enjoy the live music, and chill for a couple hours. That plan shifted rather quickly. The place was absolutely slammed and it was so loud within the restaurant we couldn’t hear the music inside at the open bar area (even though the band was playing right there). Fun energy, but definitely not the laid-back vibe we were going for. We put our name on the list for a table (quoted an hour wait) and elbowed our way to the bar area to grab a drink while we waited. No luck at first, it was just as packed. Luckily after about 20 minutes a couple seats opened up and we claimed them. Funny enough, our buzzer went off 10 minutes later, but we were already happily sipping. I tried the Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde from Grand Strand Brewing and it was way better than expected. Light, crisp, and super refreshing—basically summer in a glass. For food, we went all-appetizer mode to sample a little of everything: 🥇 Wings (Caribbean flavor) – Still the MVP, just like in Charlotte (if in CLT, recommend the jerk wings). Big, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. If you love wings, don't skip these. 🥈 Lobster Roll – Buttery, meaty, and full of rich lobster flavor. Could’ve eaten two. 🥉 Coconut Shrimp – Crispy batter on the outside and breezy flavor on the inside with solid vacation vibes. While these were good, they did fall just a tad flat from others I’ve had. 🏅 Oysters Rockefeller – My least favorite. I was craving oysters and made the wrong call. The breadcrumb topping was bland and just made me wish I had ordered them on the half shell with cocktail sauce and horseradish. Despite how busy it was, the staff moved things along quickly. We were glad we stayed, even if the live music didn’t quite deliver on what we’d hoped. The food was solid, but I still prefer the Charlotte location. Though I will say, the NMB spot has sushi, which Charlotte doesn’t. There’s plenty of parking, but it gets busy with neighboring restaurants all clustered around the same stretch along the Intracoastal. Overall it’s worth a try if you’re nearby. But for me, CLT Billy’s still holds the crown (pun intended).

I had an amazing time at Boardwalk Billy’s. The atmosphere was vibrant, with live music that set the perfect laid-back coastal vibe—ideal for unwinding. The drinks were fantastic and the service was great—our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The food was delicious too. Highly recommend stopping by for great tunes and tasty meals.

Down for vacation and we wanted good low country boil with crab legs and shrimp. So after some research we decided to make our first visit here. I did my own research from reviews and pictures on google and from a North Myrtle Beach Facebook group page. Boardwalk Billy’s came up a time or 2 and those few people said not to sleep on this place. We pulled in and it was absolutely packed! We parked and walked in, the lady took our name and said it would be up to and hour and 15 min wait. They have an awesome set up for waiting area and plenty of benches and things to keep kids occupied. Sand box, corn hole, tik tac toe. Several bars in this place as well. After all we didn’t have to wait but like 30 mins or less, which was great! Had a live band that played some really good music that set the perfect atmosphere. Food didn’t take that long to come out even though it was busy, busy. We got an appetizer of fried pickles that didn’t disappoint either. Fiancé got the boil with added shrimp, I got surf and turf ribeye and shrimp with fries and hush puppies. Kids got 2 different flavor chicken sandwiches, and the other got blackened fish tacos. We will definitely be back to Boardwalk Billy’s! Good job lady’s and gents!

The food was excellent! Our server was very friendly. We ate inside but outside seating is available.

This was fun. We took first available at got in within 5 minutes on a busy night. Our family of 4 all loved our dinners. The live music was fun.

Your quintessential tourist town restaurant on the water. They had fried fish baskets and even had a sushi menu. I did order a roll off the lunch menu ($7 lunch rolls) and it tasted good but was a little fishy smelling. Everything is pretty decently priced. The inside felt like a dive bar, but the outside had a good patio. There was a covered outside and non-covered outside overlooking the water. Our server was great and very attentive. Plenty of parking as it is on a dead end and off the Main Street.

While on our beach getaway, we decided to check out Boardwalk Billy's in North Myrtle Beach to see how it stacked up against our familiar stomping grounds at their Charlotte "step-sister" location. (Long story short--they used to be partner locations, but now run separately. Still some menu overlap though!) Our plan was simple: grab drinks, enjoy the live music, and chill for a couple hours. That plan shifted rather quickly. The place was absolutely slammed and it was so loud within the restaurant we couldn't hear the music inside at the open bar area (even though the band was playing right there). Fun energy, but definitely not the laid-back vibe we were going for. We put our name on the list for a table (quoted an hour wait) and elbowed our way to the bar area to grab a drink while we waited. No luck at first, it was just as packed. Luckily after about 20 minutes a couple seats opened up and we claimed them. Funny enough, our buzzer went off 10 minutes later, but we were already happily sipping. I tried the Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde from Grand Strand Brewing and it was way better than expected. Light, crisp, and super refreshing--basically summer in a glass. For food, we went all-appetizer mode to sample a little of everything: Wings (Caribbean flavor) - Still the MVP, just like in Charlotte (if in CLT, recommend the jerk wings). Big, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. If you love wings, don't skip these. Lobster Roll - Buttery, meaty, and full of rich lobster flavor. Could've eaten two. Coconut Shrimp - Crispy batter on the outside and breezy flavor on the inside with solid vacation vibes. While these were good, they did fall just a tad flat from others I've had. Oysters Rockefeller - My least favorite. I was craving oysters and made the wrong call. The breadcrumb topping was bland and just made me wish I had ordered them on the half shell with cocktail sauce and horseradish. Despite how busy it was, the staff moved things along quickly. We were glad we stayed, even if the live music didn't quite deliver on what we'd hoped. The food was solid, but I still prefer the Charlotte location. Though I will say, the NMB spot has sushi, which Charlotte doesn't. There's plenty of parking, but it gets busy with neighboring restaurants all clustered around the same stretch along the Intracoastal. Overall it's worth a try if you're nearby. But for me, CLT Billy's still holds the crown (pun intended).

We recently visited Boardwalk Billy's in North Myrtle Beach after seeing so many positive Google reviews, and while the service and bartenders were excellent, the food unfortunately fell short--especially the sushi. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Roll and the Boardwalk Billy's Roll, and I would strongly recommend skipping both. The rice on each roll had a mushy texture, and the tuna had a similarly soft, unappetizing consistency with an off-putting smell that reminded me of canned pet food. I'm a frequent sushi eater during my travels, and these two rolls completely missed the mark. We ended up sending the Boardwalk Billy's Roll back after just one bite. That said, the atmosphere at the bar was upbeat and fun--likely thanks to the College World Series being on and Coastal Carolina playing, which gave the place good energy. Perhaps it was just an off night for the kitchen, but based on our experience, I wouldn't return for the food or recommend it to others looking for quality sushi.

If you want good food, good atmosphere, and good service I recommend this place. Even though it might be touristy this restaurant offers it all for you and whoever you want to enjoy a great meal with.

Have eaten there many times over the years. Always great food and music. Went there tonight, again had great food but when we went to check out the waitress comes back with my card and explained the internet was down on their card machines. Basically told I could walk up front and use their ridiculous surcharge ATM. I understand tech issues happen, but how about not offsetting your problems to me?

It was cool.. can't say the company was that great! I wanted seafood... it was mediocre to say the least. Yet!!! I'd definitely return for HH.

Happy hour is the best. Sushi for happy hour? Yes please. It's loud, live music, and a bit chaotic but it is a beach bar off the beach. Service is quick for as crowded as it always is.

Delicious salad, rolls (volcano roll), and frozen strawberry daiquiri! Sat outside for a second time- beautiful area, enjoyed listening to the music! Helpful and friendly wait staff, plus, fast with delivering food orders! Definitely recommend this location! Eaten here three times in two different vacation times- June & July 2025!

Loved this spot! This place was packed at 7pm Sunday evening (Labor Day weekend) and parking was challenging but we found a spot. I thought we would have had to wait hours for a table but to my surprise, it was about an hour. This place has so many seating options and areas to hang out. We grabbed a spot at the bar while waiting for a table and the bartenders were impressive! They were so attentive and quick, remembered orders, and were excellent at multi tasking. The live music was enjoyable and a great touch until it got too crowded and a group stood in front of us. The prices were beyond reasonable, we were shocked at our bill. My parents enjoyed their dinner.. surf and turf. I had peel and eat shrimp and wings- both delicious. My only complaint is I ordered sushi which came after everyone was done eating and it was just off- it had a really strong powerful taste - I was not sure if it was the cream cheese or the sauce. However, the ambiance, the service, and the prices are unbeatable- will definitely return next time I'm visiting!

Came here last weekend to grab some dinner and listen to music. The bartenders were quick and friendly. Got the calamari which was tender and delicious and the seafood boil. The boil was a great mix of everything and both the app and the boil portions were huge. Definitely will be back soon to try some more. Oh and the band playing was great!

Awesome just awesome. Food atmosphere service all of which was just great!!! go and eat there you will not regret it

Party of 6, 1 meal came out rest of group had 45 minute wait. Ask manager to check never returned to give a reply. Steak was full fat. Very poor service

Couldn't have been better . My wife had the ribs, potato salad and baked beans . The ribs were fall off the bone and very good . I had the spicy oyster Po boy and chips . Service was really good considering how busy they are . The ambience is that of a sports bar but kid friendly. Magic show outside at their pavilion. I'll be going back .

You may know me by now - world renowned ranch reviewer. Today I had the blessing to visit Boardwalk Billy's to place my ranch knowledge upon this establishment. My ranch was delivered, surrounded by a bedding of fries and wings. I dipped my first fry into the cup, and was very surprised. Thick, creamy, tasteful, buttery, ranch. In fact, this may be up there with Texas Roadhouse ranch. This homemade beautifulness is the anointed sauce of comfort and indulgence. This should be experienced by all individuals in the North Myrtle Beach area. If you are visiting and are a ranch extraordinaire, like myself... stop by.

The happy hour is what brought us in. No wait do we were happy. It was crowded in there and lots of noise. Unfortunately there was no type of music playing. Once we were seated, instant smell of burnt oil. The whole time we were there we had to smell that. It did reflect on the taste of the fried food. We seen other tables with a bucket of peanuts and asked our server for them. That was a pleasant munchie while waiting for our food. We ordered some sushi that was just ok. As well as the bbq wings. The crab boil needed more seasonings. Everything tasted basic

Great ribs, good ambiance! Great place for watching sports, lots of TVs.Raw bar is great, you have to try!

Food was good, service was great! A fun place to eat, especially when they have entertainment.

Discussing cleanliness! Bus boy barely wiped tables with dirty cloth and put food scrapes on floor!!! People were walking all over and carrying back to homes!!!!

Spectacular dinner experience. Great outdoor waiting area with water front sitting available. Bars are very friendly and attentive to getting people drinks who are waiting. Indoor and outdoor seating with some tables near the water. Our water was very friendly. The crab cakes were awesome. My tuna was very tasty and prepared perfectly. Family enjoyed the wrap, popcorn shrimp, and quesadillas. They also have live entertainment. Highly recommend a visit here. It's worth the wait.

Food was amazing! Went on happy hour from 4-6! Had live music and wonderful drinks. We come every year! Waitress was attentive!!

Absolutely love that there is a play area by where you can eat. Toddlers mamas GREATLY appreciate this as there's not really anywhere to go for a busy active "loud" toddler. I love the view of the boats and open deck. Absolutely love that mama can enjoy her lunch and a good drink while watching her baby safely play. No body understands how hard it is to go eat like a toddler mama. Fave place here so far. I got the bucket and it's delicious and some Rockefeller shrimp to start and wow so yummy !! Lots of other areas to sit as well kid free if you don't like our wild children. Lots of bar seats and inside and out. So far no complaints. :)

Visiting from Las Vegas, Nevada, this is always one of our favorite spots to stop and eat. We were here last week and before we leave, wanted to have a repeat. Hostess at front door, never greeted us, and had a terrible attitude. When we were finally seated, we got Taylor for our waitress who we had the week before. Amazing girl with a terrific personality. Food and drinks, were excellent. Spoke briefly to the manager, who was extremely pleasant. All food was excellent from the mahi-mahi to the shrimp. Will definitely be back when we return to North Myrtle Beach.

Our server was outstanding! This was a very busy establishment, but our waitress kept a close eye on us! My burger was pretty good! The decor was nice but it could have used a good dusting. The place was a bit unkept.

Lived in the area a few years back, just came up for a visit and my goodness was i glad i stopped at Boardwalk Billy's. Not only is the food better than i remember but the service was incredible. Brooke took care of us and had us laughing all night. Whether you're on vacation or a local looking for good food and even better service, stop into this joint and ask for Brooke!

Super quick service, plenty of parking, kind wait staff. Prices for happy hour were great, family of 5 was able to eat for around $95 before tip. The food was mediocre, the buffalo wings had a sweetness to the sauce, the steamed clams were good. 2 of my 3 kids ordered sushi and it was not worth it, but the price point was low for happy hour ($3.99 a roll), my fish tacos were decent they lacked seasoning on the fish for being blackened but otherwise I enjoyed my meal. The fried shrimp basket my daughter had was a little rubbery. Overall decent for the price.

If you are going to eat here which I have many of times. Do yourself a favor and wait the extra time to sit outside or at least by the bar.

Great meal be sure to go during happy hour 4-7. We were here during Christmas week and the place was very busy. We ordered the Hawaiian shrimp appetizer which was very tasty the mango pineapple sauce had a lot of heat and flavor and the portion was very large for the $6 happy hour price. Others in our group ordered snow crab legs which were sweet and perfectly cooked. The only disappointing meal was the ribs they were tender but lacked flavor. For all the great things on the menu order something else. I also ordered sushi it was so fresh and delicious our server was very attentive and took great care of us. Overall service food quality and price value were excellent we will return

The Big Booty Bucket drink was the start of a great meal. Fresh salads, good seafood, good service and and great view on the water. Overall, a highly recommended experience and I would gladly go back.

Can't beat the Happy Hour food! Crab legs, clams, shrimp ect. All lowered prices. Service at the bar outside that we sit at is excellent! Fun waterfront dining with entertainment. It's our go to place when we pop over to the Coast.

Food was good, atmosphere was welcoming. The best asset for this resturant was our server Brandi, she took care of the place inside and outside and maintained an awesome attitude. The guests at our table watched her pretty much take care of everyone. We are locals and will visit again, hopefully we will have Brandi as our server again.

Great variety of food on the menu for decent price. I prefer vegetarian/ vegan options and they do have a veggie burger on the menu so you'll have an option if you're like me! Also- go in the evening and enjoy live music on most nights!

We dine here regularly for special occasions; birthdays, mother's day etc. Food has always been quite good and reasonably priced, especially for what you get.The servers have been attentive and friendly. It does get loud but the ambiance is festive and the times we were there when live music was playing enhanced the experience. All in all a place we will continue to go to for good food and a fun time.

Sushi rolls were edible but both volcano and dynamite rolls looked and tasted the same. Skip the sushi

Great service, great food, great prices and location. Live music and happy hour. On the waterway.

Always fun Food is great no matter what you order. Sushi is fresh! Burgers juicy. Drinks are a plus! Staff friendly and energetic

Great atmosphere! I'd probably come here again to get happy hour or drinks. I wasn't thrilled with the food but the atmosphere and staff were great!

The lady was very nice and we got the food within ten minutes of ordering, despite the fact that the parking lot was full and we had to park in a separate lot. The food was delicious and we enjoyed it a lot. you get a nice view of some water, along with the nice smell of the ocean right there.

staff was very friendly but this place seemed a little dirty and the food not so great.

We love Billy's and come here often .... but don't recommend the Oyster Roast unless you get there very very early .... Walked around trying to find somewhere to sit or even stand for 90 minutes - hard to get a drink and impossible to get oysters the one place we found after 90 minutes to stand they didn't serve the oysters apparently. Moved 4 times and never got one oyster

Hidden gem! This place is a neat spot! Fun and beachy inside! We made it in on a Friday, just in time for the fried fish Friday for 7.00! Wow was it delicious! Huge piece of flounder and fries and hush puppies. The Cole slaw was blah but I'm very picky with my coleslaw. The waitress was super nice and great service! We will def be back to this little gem!!! So good! And reasonable!

Good food. VERY busy on a Saturday night about 6pm. 45 minute wait but there is a lively spot outside to okay Corn hole and other little games, and a walk up bar. Lots of families with kids. VERY loud and floor was littered with all kinds of stuff - but it's probably hard to sweep up when there is so much activity. Our server was very nice. He got the coconut shrimp platter and the Blue Moon Margarita, I got the shrimp wrap with gold sauce and baked beans and a mango daiquiri. He liked my drink better.

Fantastic service from Lindsay! Efficient service, great sense of humor, quick come backs when bantering with our table. Great food, great atmosphere, great staff. A hidden gem, stop in for Happy Hour and appetizers.

The service was ok but the food is very average! Definitely not a place I would ever go to again or refer to anyone especially for the prices!!

Stopped in on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. I had seen this place advertised but had never been? First off, it gets crowded! Parking is at a premium. be prepared. That said, service was standard, food was mediocre. The best thing it has going for it is that its on the waterfront, if you are early enough to get a table. Large outdoor seating area.

Not great service. A smile would have gone a long way. Food was ok. I had their version of a Low Country Broil. The dish was bland and mushy.

Love coming to the beach and visiting the Happy Hour. The food and the service is always off the chart.

Came here with my family while on vacation. There were activities for the kids while we waited for our table and they provide peanuts to snack on as well. We went on a Sunday evening and they had live music. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was great and everyone in our party enjoyed their entrees and drinks. I had the low country boil and would recommend.

Recommended by several friends we finally made it and we were happy with everything. Food was delicious, service was good. One of the best lobster rolls I have had. My husband had the buffalo chicken sandwich and he said it was perfect. We were with 4 other friends and they all enjoyed their meal

The food is always amazing and they make sure to put in if you have a food allergies which is great the service is always amazing so is the view