Wicked Tuna @ 2nd Avenue Pier

On Tuesday (11/25), my daughter and I walked about 20ish mins from Coral Beach Resort & Suites to Wicked Tuna @ 2nd Ave Pier for a light dinner. We went straight up the stairs to access the rooftop seating and were immediately sat at a window table overlooking the pier—spectacular view! We split a dozen raw oysters, the Bang Bang Grouper, and a Tiramisu. While the size of the oysters were smaller than expected, they were very fresh and delicious nonetheless. The grouper was PHENOMENAL!!! So fresh and delectable my daughter didn’t even realize we were eating fish 😆 The tiramisu was a decent portion size and not too heavy…perfect for sharing! Ivan was our friendly server and knowledgeable when answering my menu questions. Go for the views and stay for the food…especially the Bang Bang Grouper—I’ve been telling anyone who will listen all about it 😄

Location was great. Overlooking the ocean and pier. With this review, keep in mind this was not peak season and there was only about 10 people in the restaurant. So it's not like they were busy. Food had potential but fell short. All plates came out lukewarm at best. Clearly looked like they sat under a warmer for some time before making it out. Didn't ask to have it reheated because that's not going to work with seafood. As for the taste itself, it was OK. The server was OK. Seems to be more interested in being in the empty part of the restaurant on his phone than ensuring the food came out timely to be hot as well as the follow-ups. Again the place had potential. But for the cost, everything should have been better. Maybe your experience will be better but with 100's of other options, we'll be trying other places before coming back again.

Server was disinterested. The food was fresh and delicious. I order the catch of the day sandwich (grouper) it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The filet was very small (see first picture), after asking if that was a normal sized filet I was brought another filet almost double the size (see second picture). Both were prepared nicely. My wife order the shrimp po boy which looked great (non pictured). Both sandwiches were bread heavy. The fries were amazing. Overall great view and decent food, indifferent service.

Normally, we love this place, however, we visited in December and we were scammed. We were there for happy hour and the bill came out to 136.00, however, when I checked my bank account later that week, we were charged 256.00!!!! We tried to dispute it, however, we couldn’t find our receipt. The food that night was definitely not worth $256.00. The nachos that I got even had salsa that had gone bad. The salsa tasted acidic. I’m surprised I didn’t get sick. I know they were about to close for the season, so maybe our waitress was trying to get an extra $100 tip since she would be out of work . So, I hate that we were scammed because we actually love coming to wicked Tuna. The ocean front view, the good food….I know that this was probably an isolated situation of wait staff needing extra money, however, the next time we visit, we will definitely make sure we pay with cash so that we are not scammed again. Just beware, and perhaps bring cash so that you are not scammed by the waitstaff.

If you’re nearby, you have to check this spot out during sunset. The oysters are so good and reasonably priced. Happy hour prices are good but you have to sit at the bar. Beautiful view, great service, & delicious food!!

Wicked Tuna offers a great atmosphere with ocean views and live music that adds just the right touch. Service was prompt and attentive, and the food was thoughtfully prepared — both in presentation and flavor. The bang bang grouper, crab cake dinner, and the catch of the day piccata are definitely worth trying. (Sushi is great too!) Staff were accommodating, especially with young kids who need high chairs. The photographer was very respectful and courteous, and we purchased the photos to share with friends and family. Overall, a well-executed dining experience in a great setting. Will come back next time!

Excellent Food, Views & Experience....the only reason didn't give 5 stars is for the price point, my fresh catch of the day entree could have more food. It was enough for me, but as a woman who eats less, the portion should have been larger, especially for that price point. We ordered Grilled Grouper, Fish & Chips & ordered Spicy Tuna roll sushi as an appetizer.

Great restaurant with amazing food. We highly recommend the Wicked Shrimp and the fried calamari. DaShantae provided excellent service, she was attentive and made the experience even better.

Visited the other day in Merrill's inlet. Phil ordered the Wedge salad, said it was very good. Tasted good to me, as well. Just enough dressing. I ordered the Wicked Tuna sushi roll. Very good. Service was great. I. actually prefer the Wicked Shack located ground floor. A bit less uppity. During the summer months there is no half off sushi on Tuesdays. Bummer. We will be returning this fall, so I'll get me more Asian! Can't wait.

Possibly the best meal we've had down here during the week we've been here! We came at an awkward time - around 3pm, so no surprise that we were seated immediately and at a table overlooking the beach no less! My stepdaughter ordered a mocktail and I had the blueberry Basil lemonade. Both were so good, cold, and refreshing! My husband had an Arnold Palmer and it was perfectly balanced. The food was GREAT. The she crab soup was the best I have had of the three times I've had it this week. The roasted beet salad was beautiful and delicious. We also had the tuna tartare appetizer... not your standard tartare flavors, but equally delicious. My husband had a wedge salad and he thought it was very, very good. Server was nice and attentive. If we had more time down here we would absolutely go back for dinner. Well done!

Returned to one of my favorite places on the beach after 3yrs. Still as amazing as I remember. Food was great, service was good , the view is what is amazing. I got the Shrimp Po Boy this time. Shrimp was cooked to perfection, good amount of Shrimp in the sandwich along with the sauce and all the fixings the sandwich was perfection. This will always be my go to place on the beach. Give it a try, won't be disappointed.

Cool view, and good happy hours. The happy hour specials made it! Decent selection of Sushi rolls, and drinks too (4-7)! Sat at the bar but the upstairs has a great view of the beach too.

Pretty restaurant with a really good view! However, when we went, it was extremely hot in that restaurant, as if they had no air! It was almost nauseating. Cocktails were good. The sushi rolls were all exceptional! Fried grouper bites were really good- I would ask for light sauce next time, or sauce on the side. Service was quick and attentive. We made a reservation in advance but I doubt it's too long of a wait as the restaurant is 2 stories and pretty big.

we only came for drinks and the atmosphere. The bartender is amazing and she was on top of our drinks when we needed them. Everyone around us was raving about the food. So we decided to order and the food was ok. The fish was greasy, and the burger overcooked. Overall the service & the view was worth it. The food is overpriced though!

Lobster tail Trio is a bomb! Very delicious and flavourful! Risotto that comes with Lobster tail Trio had a unique flavour, I think it had Saffron. Wicked Tuna Roll was so fresh and delirious. We really enjoyed our awesome lunch and beautiful view here.

I had the shrimp Alfredo pasta and honestly, it was OK didn't have that much flavor. Definitely not worth $27! They have people that come and take pictures of you print them out and kind of annoying trying to push you to buy all the pictures .

apparently the women need full cover ups even with shorts. first restaurant to say something but was not that impressive. Note we ate at restaurant below too level with similar apparel uniforms and ambiance does not warrant This type of clothing New York Prime had a cover up with skirt and that was allowed $400 plus just for food but treated you professionally will never return to this restaurant because of that alone

4 stars, too pricey for taste and quality. Dinner for two with happy hour drinks, $150. It should not be a question if you would go back. But we probably will not. Unless they increase the taste/quality or reduce prices.

We stopped in for a quick bite and a drink before hitting the beach. Very bright and airy environment with a great view of the beach! Our server was super nice and gave us the perfect amount of attention . I had a ginger beer mix drink and it was so good I had to have 2! We got the wicked tuna sushi roll, and oh it was good!! I will definitely be back to try more items in the menu

The place was decorated for the beach, kind of snazzy but calming. They opened the windows around us, which was super nice. We had the Bang Bang Grouper, and it was beyond exceptional! Served hot and not overcooked, would 1000% have this again. The sushi was highly recommended, and it did NOT disappoint. The stuffed shrimp on the risotto was magnificent. Salted perfectly and creamy risotto was a perfect suggestion.

INCREDIBLE. Food , service, ambience. One of the best restaurants in Myrtle Beach in my opinion. Will definitely be back next time we're in the city.

If you come to Myrtle Beach, Wicked Tuna is the place to come and eat. The food is exquisite and fresh, the service is incredible, and the rooftop views are to die for!

Disappointed would be an understatement. We are a family of foodies and I did tons of research into the restaurants we decided to try. But this place was so disconnected from the outside to the service. The pricing does not dictate the service we received. The food was hit or miss. Meaning some things were great others not worth the price. My husband ordered an espresso martini that came in a cracked glass, when he told the waitress her response was oh okay. We will throw away after you're done. My mind was blown. The bathrooms are absolutely disgusting for a restaurant charging $40+ a plate. Having a photographer taking our pic for a free postcard great. But then coming to upsell me right when my food got to the table terrible timing. Just the general lack of experience of staff in customer service for a higher end restaurant was a real issue for me. The food was mediocre. I previously enjoyed the other wicked tuna we tried several years ago but this place on the ocean was a real miss. What a shame. $340 we will never get back.

Food was great! My favorite item was the oysters Rockefeller! Ambiance is great as it's right by the ocean and the peer. You have to go upstairs to the bar area to go to the restroom as the restaurant is downstairs. The service was good. However, I heard the waitress make a comment about us all paying with separate checks... it was a semi- large party of 12 and we needed to split the bill. Her comment was 'this is crazy.' I can understand that situation could be overwhelming, but keep your comments to yourself or wait until you're not around customers.... Another issue was one of my family members had their plate taken away before she was done with it. They were accommodating by giving her a partial refund, but again this was the same waitress that made that comment...

If you're going to dinner for a view specifically then this is a great place to go. The service was just okay for a place that charges such a high gratuity fee and the food was outrageously priced for what you get. Wouldn't recommend unless you wanna feel like you got ripped off. Got the shrimp po'boy and it had 6 shrimp on it for 30+ dollars.

We had a 6:30 reservation that we were on time for. We were told they were slightly behind. At 6:48 we checked in again and were told it was going to be another 10 to 15 minutes. So we went upstairs to check the bar for seats. We found seats so I went to tell the host to remove us from the reservation. She said she had a table available for us and seated us 30 minutes after our reservation. Then no one removed us from the reservation list so we received a text at 7:14 that our table was ready. We told the manager the situation and he proceeded to tell us a child puked downstairs which backed things up. Didn't give much of an apology and just said he had a lot of people complaining. Did nothing to remedy the situation. Terrible service with upstairs and downstairs not talking and probably the worst way a manager could have handled things. Definitely won't be back. But our server was good.

We should have left before we ordered. There was no air conditioning or fans, so it was stuffy, hot and humid. There was live music, which was way too loud. Our server was very polite and opened a window for us, and took good care of us during our visit. The food was good for some of our group and sub par for others. Honestly, there was just too much going on - we were on sensory overload the whole time with the heat, live music, and photographers circling through the restaurant. I wish the owners knew that all they needed was good food, service, and the view. It just seemed like they were trying to throw everything at you, and they missed the mark on it all.

Our server Eli was awesome friendly and the drinks and food was off the charts good. Definitely coming here on our next trip Thank you Eli for a nice visit

VERY loud live music almost ruined our dinner. Couldn't hear each other talk at all. No a/c where we were seated. Very hot and stuffy. Food was decent, but not the experience we expected

The service was great. Very helpful with a good knowledge of the menu. Pleasant atmosphere with very tolerable noise levels and a great view of the Atlantic. The food was very flavorful with very fresh ingredients. We enjoyed it very much.

The food was great. We got what we ordered in good time. A waiter served us the wrong dish which we didn't realize until too late. They gave us the right dish on the house. Nice. The restaurant was a little cool for the kids. A manager noticed and turned down the air for us. Again nice. Great service. The only knock was that we got on the waiting list and were expecting to be notified. Despite giving our number thrice we got no notification. If not for the kids being so hungry we asked for water and checked we would have waited way too long. Otherwise perfec

The food was delicious. The server Kim was extremely attentive and friendly. I would definitely go again.

Saw great reviews for Wicked Tuna and had to try it, although we got seated right away the service was horrible. We waited 15 minutes to order drinks and then another 10 to get the drink because the bar was "backed up". The surf n turf burger was tasteless, definitely NOT worth the price of the meal. I'd say skip!

We were pleasantly surprised after our meal at Wicked Tuna. We had previously heard good things but weren't sure what to expect. We ended up on the third floor with the 360 degree windows and an amazing view of the ocean below us. Our waitress was attentive, friendly and fun and great with recommending options to choose. We ordered the Tuna Pizza appetizer to share along with an off menu order of hush puppies and both were delicious. The pizza was so fresh and a creative take on how to present sushi. The hush puppies were delicious and light. My dinner was the dinner special - the catch of the day (grouper) topped with shrimp, scallop and lump crab and a bleu cheese sauce and balsamic glaze - phenomenal! The prices definitely reflect the quality of food but would go back in a second - especially given the light, freshness that was needed at this point in our vacation.

Top notch views, menu & ambiance inside and out. Right on the pier, this was the perfect spot to start off a week trip to Myrtle. If you're looking for LOADS of seafood, you've met your match. Everything from the sushi down to the lobster was fabulous and we all left with happy stomachs. Was a huge fan personally of the sushi although I can't remember the names, however if you show the photos, they'll remember. Highly recommend and a must stop when visiting Myrtle beach and walking the boardwalk.

Family of 5 wanting dinner by the water service was not good and an attitude. We all got $48 & $53 dollar platters food was skimpy for the prices! and to top it off they hit you with Gratuity for having 5 people in our party so a $200 dollar bill turns into $300 after liquor tax and gratuity of $45 automatically added we won't be back!!

came to Myrtle beach and stopped here for lunch with my wife food was amazing and atmosphere was amazing also definitely will be back again

Great vibes and open bar restaurant layout, food was great will definitely return there when in Myrtle Beach! Seafood was fresh and had great variety!

amazing food amion amazing pictures by AK best place ever amazing food amion amazing pictures by AK best place ever

While on vacation in Myrtle Beach, we definitely wanted to try out a seafood spot, and Wicked Tuna was not only able to fill that but also provide seating for our large group of 14! It's a huge space (multiple floors), so definitely a good spot for a group. They have a large variety of seafood options, and my personal favorite was the bang bang grouper appetizer. It was a good size to share, the fish was only very lightly fried so the fish flavor/texture still came through, and the sauce was super flavorful. For my entree, I had the prime scallops over pea and mushroom risotto. The flavors were very bright, but the scallops and risotto were both over cooked. Ben tried the lobster trio, which was definitely a good sized portion of lobster for the price! As for the drinks, the cocktails were all really good (pictured is their cucumber cocktail which was super refreshing & the jalapeño margarita which was actually really spicy) & quite strong as well. The restaurant also has a decent wine list that has bottles at really affordable prices. Interestingly, service at tables was better & faster than bar service. One negative I will state is that the ambiance doesn't necessarily fit the prices paid for the food. When spending that much money, I would expect a cleaner, nicer restaurant compared to the ambiance of Wicked Tuna. They also describe online having a rooftop bar (which we went early to check out), but it's just their third floor regular bar in a fully enclosed space. Overall, this place was fine & definitely gets bonus points for being able to fit our large group for a day-of reservation, but I would likely only go back for appetizers/drinks. Food: B+ Drinks: A- Service: B Ambiance: C-

The Staff were so friendly and the sushi was absolutely delicious...best I've ever had !!Highly recommend this place for a good bite and pretty views.Our sever Edon was excellent as well.

Stopped in for happy hour on a Sunday. Happy hour is 4-7 daily in the rear deck bar. Small food menu and drinks are $ off. We tasted the tempura cauliflower, lettuce wraps, oyster Rockefeller and 2 sushi rolls. The food were decent portions and average flavors. Nice to look out over marsh and boat channels. There are deck heater to take chill out of air. Staff was friendly.

This has been our go yo place for years, close to our condo. Yesterday was such a disappointment. The best bartender (Anika) and manger David are gone. They really had turned that place around. The new help has a LONG way TO GO. Attitude and no urgency are unattractive. We did speak to the new Manger who was receptive. We're hoping some bar training and customer service turns this negative around. The sushi is great!

My husband and I loved our meal here. We went during the Super Bowl, the restaurant was not crowded and they were playing the game. The atmosphere was nice, especially it being the off season! We loved the set up of simple Valentines decor, it was sweet. The food was fantastic, we took a bit of time to decide what we wanted as everything sounded so good. We settled on our meals and they were served very quickly! The beverage menu had a nice variety which helped as he loves beer and I love wine! We both left the restaurant full and happy, you cannot ask for anything more. My only complaint, which is more my fault than the restaurants was we couldn't see the water due to the time of night. It was cold so all windows were closed and with all of the lights on the water faded into the background. Great restaurant, good service, fantastic food!

Yummy! We were looking for a good seafood restaurant for the family and this was great! We loved the views and they had a kids menu which was helpful. They were very accommodating with our seating and my sons sushi order. The drinks were great and we tried lots of different dishes and they were all delicious. The way up into the restaurant is a little odd. You have to pass a gift shop, pier and the kitchens to get there. But overall great little spot!

Great place to go to for some drinks and live music. Love the outside sitting area but not a fan of the food. Ate here two times and was disappointed both times

Split two specialty sushi rolls with my brother for dinner. They were yummy. It is now the middle of the night and I have been vomiting for hours. Would not recommend.

Our server Ray was the best server I've ever had. He was efficient, helpful and super friendly. He handled our party of 14 like it was a table of two! Do not lose Ray! It will impact your bottom line. He was as amazing as the food!

I understand paying for the experience, but this restaurant was not it. The live signer was obnoxiously loud, the hostess sat us and our young child at the table closest to the singer, and the rest of the staff were motionless friendly. Ignoring all that, the prices were targeted toward trapping tourists. $120 for 2 people, 2 cheaper meals, and 2 beers. I will never return. If you want to see the pier, eat somewhere else and then pay the $2 to walk the pier.

Me and my husband have been coming here for about 2 years when we visit on vacations. The foot, drinks, and environment are spectacular. However, the most recent visit we had a rather off putting server. We sat at the bar, and the first thing she said was "we close in a few minutes " meanwhile it's almost an hour and a half before they close.. me and my husband were just coming for apps and drinks so our stay wasn't going to be long anyways. She was a manager it looked like, she was wearing all black and working the bar. She was fast with service but could have been a bit nicer to customers who are paying money to eat and drink at this establishment. We will be returning sometime in the future, but won't have her as a serverh.

Oh, the food. The bang bang grouper bites alone made it worth it. The sushi was also top notch. And the view! Sadly the service was kind of meh (although our server was good). Likely because there were multiple giant families with a bunches of kiddos, and unfortunately not the vibe I was hoping for.

A trip to Myrtle Beach is never complete without a meal at Wicked Tuna. We always enjoy the food and the views are amazing. It's wonderful to dine while enjoying a view of the ocean. Whether we order surf and turf, grilled seafood, or sushi, everything is always delicious. They have a kids menu too that's a big hit with the little ones. They have great service and are good for small or large parties.

Nice atmosphere and great service. Food was delicious and plenty to choose from. Dave was great and attentive for sure.

First things first, we start by heading to the 3rd floor via the elevator. Yes, they have stairs, but we skipped it. We made it to the host station, and we were promptly seated. I have to admit, though, I was a little disappointed we didn't get the table in front of the restaurant. Instead, we sat in the back corner. The view was only at an angle, so we didn't get the effect of eating on the pier. But, let's talk about the food! We ordered the Oyster Rockefellers, and they were great. Nothing over the top, but they were made they way they were supposed to be. (Sorry, we grabbed them ate them before I grabbed a photo.) We ordered the pork gyoza, and it was cooked great, and they were delicious. We ordered the sushi. I have labeled the ones we ate in the photo. The one with all the orange crab meat on top is: you guessed it: Fat Crab. It was good, but we had to ask for the low sodium first. Otherwise, I think sushi is typically to salty with all the fish. The California Roll was normal, but the Philadelphia roll had way too much cream cheese. It made the whole roll almost a yuck... but we were starving, so we still chomped through gloops of cream cheese. Yes, you can have too much and meh. This was it. I asked if they sold fried rice. I did not see it on the menu. Yall. They said yes, they sell fried rice. The bowl in the back of the sushi picture is their fried rice, and the other photo is their version on fried rice on my plate. It's not fried rice. Fried rice is offended, you'd called that bowl of rice "fried rice!" I'll tell you what it appeared to be: white rice with soy sauce and cooked spinach. Again, we were hungry, but I would have rather skipped this dish all together or sent it back, but... we just gave up. I sincerely wished we had NOT ordered it, but whatever. The server looked to be trying, but idk it seemed like an off night. Sushi wasn't bad per sec, but for what it's worth, I may just skip the food and go to the 2nd floor and just walk the pier. We did order a bottle of wine and it was alright. Reasonable for the beach prices.

So bad. Horrible food and service. Waited never checked up on us. It's on a local pier and the crowd is very rough and place smells like crap. Don't come it here, it sucks and is super tacky. Hope they go out of business

Very disappointing! Catch of the day for $48 very skimpy. Manager was not willing to make the situation any better. Lilly the server was nice, but not authorized to resolve the situation. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place.

Came here over vacation for lunch. To get the to restaurant, you climb some stairs (or elevator). Theres the restaurant and then a roof top bar. Before you go into the restaurant, you enter a shop that has a very interesting... smell. I mean I guess it makes sense since it's right at the fishing dock, but it wasn't fresh fish I was smelling. The restaurant is pretty clean and has cute decorations. Did not have time to go see the rooftop. Service was good. The waiter we had was very polite, attentive. When we ordered, the waiter said they did not have salmon..? But we were able to order salmon rolls... Food ordered * shrimp tacos. They were okay. Just really "saucy" for my liking. A lot of cold-slaw and avocado in the tacos * Shrimp Alfredo - Bland * Maryland crab cake sandwich * I forgot the name but it had shrimp? and rice looking dish * sushi rolls What we liked * fried calamari * fries * Mussels * sushi rolls. Overall, I'm glad to have tried this "popular" restaurant, and will definitely will not return. The entrees were not good, especially considering how expensive it was.

The views and the atmosphere at Wicked Tuna are great. I've been at least 4 times now and have been happy with the food and service every time. Whether you eat upstairs or downstairs, you'll be able to enjoy a view of the beach, the ocean, and the pier. I have yet to be unhappy with something I've ordered from their menu, whether it was the Shrimp and Grits or something from their sushi menu. The servers are always so kind and happy to help. There were only a couple occasions where the wait time for our food was fairly long, but I would still definitely recommend this place if you've never been!