Tailgate Oyster Bar — Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach

If I could give them more stars, I would! We arrived a little after 5 on Friday and sat at the bar. We were greeted by the owner, Robert, who told us they had some good looking claims. He then went on to tell us about the oysters, shrimp, and everything else. He asked if it was our first time, it was, and he rang the bell and brought us complimentary crab dip. We ordered oysters on the half shell, steamed clams, peel and eat shrimp, crablegs, and cheesecake with a to die for strawberry sauce. Everything was beyond excellent. They steam the crab legs to order so they are not boiled nor sitting in water. My husband actually picked and ate the knuckles, which he never does with boiled. The owner, our server, the chef, the hostess, and everyone else that worked there talked to us and made us feel like family. This was our last night of vacation but this will be our first stop next year. The menu is small but they do everything...

Tried the gumbo and shrimp salad first, both were excellent. Oysters Rockefeller were very good but the Grilled oysters are probably the best I've ever had. Owners appreciate your business. And the whole place is just a friendly setting. Not open many days or long hours so you better get there while you can. We are here for a month and will be back!! You will not be disappointed!!

Just a follow up: took some relatives here and they absolutely loved this place. They said they would be dreaming about the grilled oysters when the got home.

We did make it there again since we have to leave in the morning. Had the shrimp salad to start with and it is delicious!! Had some more of the grilled oysters as I'm not sure when I will make it this way again, but if I don't will make sure it's a day...

I strongly advise you don't visit. If you do, stay away from the grilled oysters. There is some kind of voodoo spell those grilled oysters put on you. You'll never get them off your mind. All other oyster bars will no longer be a viable option. I'm convinced those oysters aren't from local waters, they are delivered straight from heaven. I'm shocked each one doesn't have a strand of pearls in them.

The clam chowder and key lime pie, also, just say no. You'll dream about them. The obsession can't be healthy. At least the staff is nice, but it could just be part of ploy to keep you wanting to visit anytime you're within a couple...