![]() I can usually eat a lot of food, but the first time I got the Cajun shrimp it was way too much food after having a salad and bread. It is seasoned really well and is some of the best I’ve ever had. I’ve gotten the prime rib more than once. It’s always busy, so that usually means they’re doing something right. It’s large, has a nice bar, and just gives the vibe that it’s a good place. It’s within walking distance of our condo so that makes it even better. We usually hit it every couple of trips or so. In fact, Flamingo Grill is now one of our go-to places when we’re at Myrtle Beach. THREE FORKS.Ī few years ago, a friend recommended this place to me and promised me I would not be disappointed. The Flamingo Grill was an enjoyable meal with good service in a funky atmosphere. I already ate all the shrimp before I handed my bowl across the large expanse of booth.) My date was still hungry since he only got two measly little red potatoes so I let him have some of the creamy pasta. Halfway through I began picking out the good stuff: the shrimp and broccoli. After I added the salt, I was happy with the flavors, although more garlic never hurt no one.Īgain with the non-toasty toast, but I didn’t want bread when there was cream sauce to slurp. (Friends, take note.) It is the mark of a cook’s failure. If a guest added salt to something I cooked I would be insulted. The dish was underseasoned so I was forced to add salt at the table. The only way to increase the appeal of the dish would be adding asparagus. My entree, Pasta Flamingo, is described in the menu as Fettuccini, Small Shrimp & Broccoli, Sauteed in Creme, Ginger & Parmesan for $18. Perhaps The Flamingo could add just one more little red potato to the plate next time? I did not taste this entree since I was already twirling to my heart’s content with the fettuccini and cream sauce. I learned in my art classes that a pleasing composition involves an odd numbered grouping. They look kind of sad, balancing themselves on the plate. This is my companion’s entree: lemon-pepper salmon, broccoli and red potatoes, priced at $17. And I HAD to show you the potato serving. The photo below is indeed quite blurry, but it’s all I have. Yummy! Even though this version of clam chowder leaves the cream behind, it was still tasty.ĭo not adjust your monitors. My dining companion started with Manhattan Clam Chowder for $5. I did not care for the slice of garlic “toast” served alongside. As you can see from the photo, it was a lovely little salad. I ordered a cream-sauced pasta with shrimp. The food, and the large numbers of people arriving after us, allayed my concerns that I had chosen poorly. Maybe I am simply smarter than the average tourist who is waiting in a line at a subpar all-you-can-eat trough or at one of the national chain restaurants on the Grand Strand. All the great places are crowded at Myrtle Beach, right? Bimini’s didn’t have a wait but I really enjoyed their food. Surprisingly, we didn’t need to wait for a table and, at first, that concerned me. I could have been sitting on an aqua blue vinyl bench seat out of a ’57 Chevy instead of a generous booth in a restaurant. It has a decidedly retro interior that is fun and flashy. If you’re feeling Italian, they offer Pasta Flamingo, Chicken Picatta, Pasta Scallops, Chicken Parmesan, Pasta ala Vodka, Pesto Pasta and nightly specials.The Flamingo Grill is Miami Vice meets 50’s diner meets seafood. Locals rave about the Blackened Prime Rib, Seared Tuna, Lowcountry Crabcakes, Lobster Tail, Cajun Oysters, Peppercorn Salmon, Steak Flamingo, Filet Oscar, Lemon Pepper Grouper and their one of a kind Fried Lobster Chunks. ![]() The staff is so exceptional you’ll want to take some of them home.Įxhilarating, sexy art deco ambiance and a sensational menu featuring the same World Famous Prime rib, Steaks and Lobster, highlighted by the Beach’s best selection of Uptown Seafood, Grilled Fish, and Italian specialties. ![]() It’s upbeat, it’s art deco, it’s been written up in Southern Living, Adventure Magazine, Architecture Magazine, NY Post Travel, Sandlapper and too numerous to mention Newspapers. ![]() Ocated 3 miles south of Cagney’s on the corner of 71st ave, you’ll want to experience this terrific restaurant, which true to Cagney’s tradition, offers another fascinating departure from the world of dining ordinary. ![]()
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