Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach
Restaurant in Myrtle Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen is a smart Myrtle Beach pick when the night should revolve around cocktails and an easy dinner, not a formal tasting-menu experience. It suits first-timers staying near North Ocean Boulevard who want a relaxed evening plan with less commitment than a steakhouse splurge.
About Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen is a Myrtle Beach venue with evening hours every day of the week and a smart casual dress code. It opens at 4 PM daily, closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
A Myrtle Beach evening option
For planning purposes, Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen works as an evening choice in Myrtle Beach. Its listed hours are Monday through Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, Sunday from 4–9 PM. It does not offer lunch hours, so it should not be treated as a midday option.
The dress code is smart casual. Beyond the name and the hours, specific claims about menu style, signature drinks, service format, pricing, seating, or special accommodations are not available. If those details matter to your plans, confirm them directly before you go.
Who should book it, who should look elsewhere
Consider Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen if you want an evening stop in Myrtle Beach and the hours fit your schedule. It is less useful for planning around details such as a specific cuisine, chef, tasting format, price point, or award history, because those facts are not available.
For broader planning, use our full Myrtle Beach restaurants guide alongside other Myrtle Beach dining resources. If you are comparing dinner options, you can also look at Bistro B, Cafe Old Vienna, Little Italy, New York Prime, SOHO 21st, Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen as separate choices, then confirm the current details that matter most for your night.
Planning details
- Location
- 2005 A N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- strongwatersbar.com
- Phone
- +18432828912
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Strong Waters reads like a deliberate corrective to the surrounding beachfront churn: it prioritizes technique over throughput and treats cocktails as craft rather than convenience. The writing positions the bar within the second-wave cocktail movement—house-made syrups, considered ice programs and spirits chosen for function—so the room feels purposeful and exacting rather than flashy. That attention creates an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere; the experience rewards guests who slow down and engage with the menu. In a market dominated by high-volume, low-friction drinking, Strong Waters presents itself as a focused, quietly confident alternative.
Best For
Strong Waters is best for adults who want to trade the usual beachfront party tempo for a more considered evening. The concept favors patrons who appreciate craft cocktails and a working kitchen—think date nights built around thoughtful drinks and shareable plates, small celebration dinners, or locals seeking a serious bar program rather than tourist-oriented bucket specials. Because the piece emphasizes slowing down and technique, the venue suits diners looking for conversation and cocktail-focused evenings rather than rowdy, high-volume gatherings.
Ordering Tips
Order with the bar's technical focus in mind: lean on the bartender's recommendations and ask about house-made components and spirit provenance, which the description highlights as central to the program. Pair cocktails with the kitchen's shareable items—the signature crab cakes, Brussels sprouts, chicken tacos or wagyu sliders—to balance drinks with substantial bites. Approach the visit with time and curiosity; the venue rewards guests who sample crafted cocktails rather than seeking quick, high-volume pours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic yet modern speakeasy vibe with prohibition-era decor, live music on weekends, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- crab cakes
- brussel sprouts
- chicken tacos
- wagyu beef sliders
Planning details
Location
2005 A N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a more dinner-centered booking, cross-shop Bistro B. If the occasion calls for a higher-spend steakhouse night, choose New York Prime instead.
Restaurant context
How Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen compares in Myrtle Beach
Choose Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen over New York Prime when the priority is a lower-commitment cocktail-led evening rather than a steakhouse splurge. New York Prime is the better fit for a high-spend celebration; Strong Waters is the easier call for a first night in town or a group that wants drinks to set the pace.
Cafe Old Vienna and Little Italy are stronger if the group wants a cuisine-specific dinner with a clearer food identity. Strong Waters makes more sense when the table is split between drinking and eating, or when ambiance and flexibility matter more than a narrow menu focus.
SOHO 21st and Bistro B are the cross-shops for diners who want another Myrtle Beach option without moving into steakhouse pricing. Pick Bistro B if dinner is the main event; pick Strong Waters if the cocktail portion of the evening carries equal weight.
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Compare Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| SOHO 21st | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| Bistro B | Myrtle Beach | Michelin Guide Quebec 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Cafe Old Vienna | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| New York Prime | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
| Little Italy | Myrtle Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen?
Booking timing is not available. Plan around the hours: 4–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 4–10 PM Friday and Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday. If timing is important, confirm availability directly before you go.
What should a first-timer know about Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen?
Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen is in Myrtle Beach. It has evening hours and a smart casual dress code. Specific information about menu format, pricing, seating, service style is not available.
What should I order at Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen?
Is lunch or dinner better at Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen?
Dinner or an evening visit is the better fit based on its hours. Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen opens at 4 PM every day, closes at 9 PM most nights, closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. No lunch hours are available.
What are alternatives to Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen in Myrtle Beach?
Other venues you may want to compare include Bistro B, Cafe Old Vienna, Little Italy, New York Prime, SOHO 21st. Confirm current hours, menus, availability directly before choosing between them.
Is Strong Waters Craft Cocktails & Kitchen good for a special occasion?
It may work for an evening in Myrtle Beach if the hours and smart casual dress code suit your plans. Specific details about private dining, group size, event services, or special-occasion packages are not available.
