Josh H.
Yelp
Hook & Barrel is a seafood restaurant located on N Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. They are open Mon - Thu 4PM - 9PM and Fri - Sat 4PM - 9:30PM.
I promised myself I'd finally try oysters this week, so here we are! They're served with cocktail sauce, horseradish, and lemon. My first experience wasn't bad. The oysters were definitely fresh, but I can't say that I love them.
Next, I had the shrimp ceviche, bourbon bacon, and she-crab soup. The ceviche was light and refreshing, and the bacon was thick-cut with a rich, sweet glaze. The standout was definitely the she-crab soup. It was easily the best I've ever had, packed with flavor and a reasonable amount of crab.
For my entree, I went with the pan-seared scallops, served with a sweet, creamy corn purée, sautéed Swiss chard, and smokey bacon lardons. The scallops were perfectly seared, tender on the inside with a beautiful golden crust.
Our server, Cece, was excellent! She was welcoming, attentive, and undoubtedly proficient. She made the dining experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
Hook & Barrel has indoor and outdoor seating. Pickup is available, but there is no delivery. Happy hour is Mon - Sat from 4PM - 6PM.
Shrimp Ceviche - 7.7
Bourbon Bacon - 8.1
She-Crab Soup - 8.6
Pan-Seared Scallops - 8.5
Food - 8.2
Service - 8.7
Value - 8.2
Restaurant score - 84