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The newest restaurants in Myrtle Beach reflect a growing trend
toward upscale, international fare. RIOZ Brazilian Steakhouse (29th Avenue North,
next to Broadway at the Beach; 843-839-0777) is as renowned for its exemplary
personal service as it is for a tantalizing array of beef, pork, lamb, poultry
and fish. The expansive salad bar features hot and cold items including seafood
and sushi.
For Pacific Rim cuisine, the hands-down choice is UMI Pacific
Grille (U.S. 17 at Lake Arrowhead Road in the Galleria Shopping Center;
843-497-6016), the newest and perhaps best restaurant from the Divine Dining
Group. From cocktails through dessert, UMI offers a seemingly endless adventure
of fresh, innovative dishes in a contemporary setting. In North Myrtle Beach, the latest buzz
concerns SeaBlue (U.S. 17 N.; 843-249-8800, SeaBlueOnline.com), a romantic
little room with a tapas menu of dishes from around the world and an extensive
wine list.
Don't Forget...
SunCruz Myrtle Beach (800-474-DICE; SunCruzCasino.com) is the
Carolinas’ biggest and best casino cruise, with five hours of live
entertainment, great food and non-stop casino action. Vegas-style slot machines pay out $100 million fleet-wide
through a wide variety of progressive slots, video poker and Pot O’ Gold
machines. There is also live blackjack, roulette, 5x-odds craps, Let It Ride,
mini baccarat, Caribbean stud poker and three-card poker. Guests can also bet on
their favorite sporting events. The ship departs twice daily from Little River. Call toll-free or
visit online for cruise and shuttle bus schedules, directions or more information.
