21 Main At North Beach

My husband and I decided to celebrate our 1^st wedding anniversary in Myrtle Beach this past weekend. Since it was Valentine’s Day weekend we made a reservation. Upon arrival we were greeted by the staff who were very nice and welcoming. We shared a few laughs and were promptly seated. We quickly received water and bread and began to peruse the menu. Then we waited… and waited. After 15 minutes of no wait staff coming over we flagged down someone and asked who our server was. Within minutes a nice and apologetic waiter came over. He explained their had been a mix up but that he would be caring for us. He answered a couple of questions we had on the menu and took our appetizer order. He then let us know that our first round of drinks would be taken care of on the house.
Within a few minutes we were approached by the manager, Illyana Tallo, (I made it a point to grab her card on the way out) who again was very apologetic about us having to wait. I can say that I was thoroughly impressed about her professionalism and willingness to make a situation that initially went wrong right. Good customer service is hard to find but Illyana was top notch.
We were very impressed with our meal. It was delicious. We had the Crab Cake as an appetizer. Could have had more lump crab meat but it was seasoned nicely. I decided on Sushi. The Hot Zidane Roll was great. It was very fresh and filling. My husband went with the Butcher’s Block Pork Chop (medium well) and Mashed Potatoes. The portion size was huge and he loved the food.

We sat at the bar for dessert and Irish coffees only and so enjoyable; but I want to return for full dinner. White linen tablecloths, impeccable wait service, lovely interior. This is the restaurant inside North Beach Plantation. But if you’ld like dessert & coffee in an upscale atmosphere, walk in and enjoy. This was a gem for fine dining and feeling like a Boss.

Enjoyed a fabulous Christmas Eve dinner. Our server Marta was amazing… made us feel at home with her friendly conversation and fantastic recommendations!!! We enjoyed the lobster bisque, oysters Rockefeller, Filet, lobster tail and creamed corn… the best meal I’ve ever had! Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food… must dine when visiting Myrtle Beach!

Wow! This place met all expectations and then some. Great atmosphere, exceptional sushi and service. Definitely for adults looking for a nice night away from the main strip of Myrtle. A little difficult to find on GPS, but located across from Barefoot Landing.
We ordered the 21 Main sushi for an app and it was SOO good. Had a crunch on top that added great texture. We planned on getting steak for dinner, but after the app decide to just have all sushi. Also tried the Santa Barbara — was good, but not as tasty as 21 Main. Enjoyed the Sashimi combo for dinner and was plenty to share. We split the lobster bisque — was good, but sweet (as our waitress indicated). Had a little bit of a «nutmeg» taste. Glad we tried, but when we return we won’t order again, but it had chunks of lobster.:)
Been coming to Sunset Beach for 20+ years (family beach house) and will make sure we stop everytime we visit.

Have been coming here for years during vacation week as food and service is always incredible.
Always get the Kanisu… just WOW! All the food is wonderful, have never had a bad dish in over five years of frequenting this place.
Myself and my friends were disappointed this year to see hostess staff dressed and acting like they were seating folks in a Ruby Tuesday instead of a five star restaurant! It was a far cry from the wait staff: both how they are dressed and the professionalism they maintain
Will plan to come back next year and hope to give it five stars once again.

To start: The staff and wine– superb! Waitress was wonderful (named Marta I believe), and we had a great Malbec.
Appetizers: they brought bread with black sea salt butter, salty but good. We ordered sushi to start. We ordered the rainbow roll. It’s fake crab in the middle and they used WAY too much rice, but the fish on top was fresh.
Dinner: We ordered steak & creamed spinach. Steak was good, creamed spinach VERY cheesy and delicious. I ordered a salad with a filet on top and the cabernet sauce on the side. The sauce was aaaamazing and I dipped everything in it, including the steak.
Dessert: Tiramisu– WOW it was the best I’ve ever ever had. I wish I could replicate it!
Overall, good atmosphere and lovely staff. The bathrooms were gross but the food was good.

After reading all the reviews from Unilocal and Trip Advisor, I thought we were in for a treat. We were so WRONG. After booking a reservation on OpenTable, the only spots were for 9PM or after. We settled for 9. we got there a few minutes before 9, and were asked to wait at the bar as they needed the extra time to set up. No problem. The restaurant is so beautiful on the inside and very nicely done. The bartenders where cordial and attentive and the night looked promising. After seeing another couple who came in after us be seated before us I started to worry. Around 9:10 — 9:15 we were finally seated and promptly given water and bread. The nightmare begins…
Our waitress was a nice lady, but seemed like she was more focused on another table than ours. We ended up seeing the food runners and the bus girl, who refilled our water glasses and took our food away more than the server. We ordered the 21 Main sushi roll. DISGUSTING. This is not real sushi. It was sickeningly sweet and the tempura flakes? HAAAhaa, there was none. Just some stale, round pieces of I’m not sure what. I’m so thankful we only ordered one roll. My husband got the wedge salad next, and I opted for the «award winning» lobster bisque. The wedge salad was beautiful and delicious, and sadly the best part of the whole meal. The soup, it was not «award winning». It was heavy on the sherry, had rubbery small, and very few pieces of lobster and was served plain with nothing else.
For the main course my husband got the petite filet and I ordered the seared scallops. All the grilled items (i.e. steaks, chops and etc…) had their side items to be ordered a la carte, much like your high-​end steak houses. We opted for the whipped potatoes and the collard greens with smoked ham hock. So about an hour into the meal or more we finally got our main courses. We kept hearing tables around us complain about the slow service to themselves, along with the wait staff and assistant manager. I did not like to hear the assistant manager tell the table beside us that the kitchen was backed up and therefore the cause of the slow service and etc. She did say it wasn’t the customers’ fault and were going to comp desserts for that table, but the table was so tired of waiting they didn’t even want to wait for that! Don’t blame them. Our main courses arrived, and first thing is first. My scallops looked great on a bed of mushroom risotto, BUT there was this large pile of fried spinach taking up whole dish that tasted oily and it was a waste of plate space. The scallops were sandy but mostly so salty, but the mushroom risotto was the kicker… It was oversalted. His filet had so much seasoning on the outside he couldn’t tell if the steak itself was salty or if the demi glacé was salty. Either way, it was both unedible. We sent the food back and they didn’t charge us. Both sides were oversalted and at this point, at almost 11PM we were done and ready to leave.

Overall, not a great place. Maybe it was just an off night? Who knows, but wont be back.

My fiancé and I love food and always rely on those on this site. Let me tell you… This meal was amazing from start to finish! We started with a sushi roll (21 main). The roll was huge and filled with tuna. The bread comes out with Hawaii volcano salt and I asked for more and now I am in love with it. For our main meal, my fiancé had the NY strip (you will not be disappointed) and I had the scallops. The side that we got was smoked Gouda mac and cheese. By far the best side I have ever had!!! You need to come here. Our amazing knowledgeable waiter was Trevor. Ask for him! We will recommend this place to anyone who visits this area.

Absolute delight!!! Service and steak were amazing!!! 5 stars all the way. We ll definitely be back. Raw oyster were so good as well as tataki appetizer. They have a great selection of steak. We ordered New York strip and it was Cooked to perfection. Nice wine selections and drinks. Highly recommended!

In the muddle of seafood and barbecue restaurants in NMB, it’s a nice change of pace to get a good steakhouse in the mix. That was exactly our mindset when we chose 21 Main and we have not one regret. From start to finish, the experience was superb. We were greeted by several smiling faces as we walked in the door and were promptly seated. The décor was very elegant — with a view of the sushi bar as soon as you walk in and just behind that was a glass enclosure engraved with the name of the restaurant and a waterfall within the enclosure. The restaurant was fairly busy with a wide range of tables — filled with couples and big families. Our waiter, Chuck greeted and introduced us to the restaurant as we were new diners at 21 Main. He went over the extensive wine selection (as any good steakhouse should have), recommended courses and the specials of the day.
For appetizers, we ordered the award winning lobster bisque and some sushi rolls. Both were delicious — the lobster bisque was filled with chunks of lobster meat and the bisque itself was creamy and flavorful. The sushi was fresh and well presented. We chose to go with a petite sirah to go with our entrees — a 12 oz filet mignon and a 20 oz delmonico steak with sides of creamed spinach, whipped potatoes and collard greens. The pairing was perfect as the meats were cooked to specification and were juicy and flavorful. The sides were all very good and definitely a great portion, shareable for two people.
Though it was busy and Chuck, our waiter had several tables, he still made sure that he made his way to all of his tables, spending significant time with everyone and engaged in personal conversation. The assistant manager came over during the meal to ensure that our experience was up to par, and we let her know that both Chuck, our waiter and Sean, the serving assistant were doing a wonderful job. After the filling meal — Chuck highly recommended the chocolate tort and although we were absolutely stuffed, we got it any way, and glad that we did. The tort was rich and delicious and capped off the meal perfectly. The dining experience was absolutely excellent and will be back again for sure the next time we are in town.

Chuck Forro, the waiter, was amazing! He was very friendly and knowledgable! Place was clean and décor was fresh. Beautiful ambiance. Service was fabulous from our waiter and all that helped out throughout our dinner experience. The assistant manger came to check on us, she was very nice. Food was amazing! Lobster bisque is a must try! We loved our sirah wine we choose. The filet minion and Delmonico steak were delicious! The sides collard greens. Spinach and whipped mashed were also fabulous! Food is great! Loved the bernaise sauce I ordered too! Everything was great! Nice time! Great dining experience! See you next year!!! :)
Went back again! Service was amazing! Food was fabulous! Assistant manger made us laugh, she is very nice! Chuck makes you feel comfortable and has great conversation with you. Will be back again just because of him! Sean the bus boy was more than a bus boy he was super friendly and honestly very sweet, enjoyed meeting him. All around another great experience and money well spent. I had dessert this time. It was the chocolate cake (tort) w raspberry sauce. Very rich and very yummy!!!

My husband and I both had steaks, each of which was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Our server, Karen, and the other folks assisting, took great care of us. Having Celiac and needing to eat gluten free can often be a challenge when eating out, but Karen was very knowledgeable about preparations of the dishes I inquired about and pointed me in the right direction. We definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for fine dining in the Myrtle Beach area.

This was such a fantastic choice for dinner. It’s not the most advertised restaurant (we only heard about via an über driver) but once you find it, you’ll be revisiting it often. The menu seems extremely pricey and it is a la carte. However, the entrees are actually super reasonable as the steaks are nicely-​sized and they come with sides.
I had trouble choosing with between the filet beef tips and the prime strip as both sounded delicious. I ultimately chose the beef tips but was fortunate enough to get to try both. If you are in the mood for a compete dish where everything meshes together beautifully, go with the tips. The steak is incredibly tender and the mushroom and onion stew atop mashed potatoes makes the dish heart, well-​rounded, and unified. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a superb piece of steak to stand by itself, go with the prime strip. The steak is huge, perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the accompanying au poivre sauce had this strong peppercorn flavor with a beautifully light creaminess to it. Really though, you can’t go wrong ordering either of the two.

My husband, daughter and I had dinner here on 6÷9÷15 and it was phenomenal. Our waiter, Patrick, was absolutely fabulous and took the best care of us.
My husband had the 12 oz filet, I had the beef tips, and our daughter had the chicken tenders from the kids menu. For sides we had the asparagus and collared greens with ham hocks. Everything was beyond delicious. For dessert we had the cheesecake and the flourless chocolate torte… DIVINE.
The establishment is gorgeous. Beautiful waterfall with the restaurant name behind the sushi bar. You are not cramped and have tons of space to move around.
Out of all the places we ate in Myrtle Beach while on vacation, this one was the best and we will absolutely be back the next time we are there.

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Food was out of this world and our waiter Trevor was awesome! Wish I could eat here every night. The brie appetizer, the lobster bisque, and the salmon are all
winners :)

First of all, it’s a beautiful space, with a sushi bar in front right when you walk in with a bar behind it and a waterfall separating the two. Very pretty. I was super excited to try it out!
It started going downhill when we sat at the bar. We sat there for a bit and no one said anything to us. Then a party of four or five came up and were immediately served. We just sat there while they served everyone else at the bar, no I’ll be right with you, no acknowledgement. Finally the guy comes over and offers us a drink. Whew, back to happy with some wine.
We ordered the «award winning» lobster bisque, crab cake, and godfather roll. The lobster bisque was the worst I’ve ever had. I couldn’t quite place my finger on what it was but I couldn’t even eat it. The lobster was like rubber. It was bad. For $ 13 per bowl for an award winning bisque I thought it was going to be amazing. I had to get the bartenders attention to let him know that something was not right with it, then he replies yea it does look a little different then the usual bisque we serve and offers me another bowl. I decline. I ordered tuna tataki instead.
The tuna tataki would’ve been good if it wasn’t swimming in the ginger soy sauce? It was like tuna tataki soup. The crab cake was pretty good! No complaints there! Then onto the Godfather roll. It was Krab, Spicy Salmon, Cream Cheese, Asparagus, Deep Fried and topped with Baked White Tuna, Krab and Masago. Sounds delicious, right? It was overcooked and dry without any of the baked tuna on top. My fiancé loved it though.
They have an extensive wine by the glass list. I didn’t get a chance to look at cocktails. They had a few beers on tap as well. I would definitely come back for some drinks and maybe try out their dinner menu.

The sushi was terrific along with the steak and lobster dinner. Demi was a great server and was always around when another round was needed. On the property of the north Beach Plantation hotel. Overall great service and food. A good choice.

We visited 21 main while staying at the North Beach Plantation. We had reservations which is suggested! Upon arriving, we were privy to an awkward exchange between the hostess and a server while being seated. There was raised voices and eye rolling which is not a great way to start your experience.
Our party consisted of 3 and we were seated right next to two 15+ very large parties. Not the greatest ideas considering the noise level. And, they were heavily drinking and being very loud.
Our server was Whitney, and she was just a doll and wonderful. Service was very slow, but I don’t believe that was any of her doing. They had many many large parties and upstairs packed as well. While she was explaining the menu and specials, the manager came up and started whispering orders in her ear, completely interrupting her conversation with us. Completely rude and unprofessional. There was also another server that kept coming up to our table and kept talking to us. He was nice, but it was a little rude and annoying when I am trying to spend time with my sisters.
Now, to the food. The sushi is out of this world!!! I live in a town that does not have good sushi joints so this was quite a treat. And let me just say, the lobster bisque lives up to it’s award winning status. It was by far one of the greatest things I have ever eaten!
My sister had the scallops which were great, but the spinach was extremely over salted. It was almost inedible. The collard greens that we ordered were the same way. My other sister ordered a filet and she was pleased with it. I ordered the strip steak due to the glowing suggestion of our server. I asked for medium rare. It was medium if not medium well. Such a disappointment for a $ 45 steak.
All in all, the food was good with a few misses. They really need to get the staff together

One of my very rare 5 star reviews. Just a great place with a wonderful friendly staff.
They have a sushi bar if your interested, but we went around to the real bar for a pre dinner drink. What we found was a packed bar because they have a very nice happy hour (actually 4 – 6) Sunday-​Thursday.
Some really great prices for food and drinks. I was surprised how little our drinks cost.
Dinner in the dining room was delicious. I had the crab cake app and sea bass main. My wife’s steak filet was great especially the sauce which came on the side. Even the bread is great here.
There were almost no negatives, except for my pet peeve, which is the removing of plates before everyone is finished with dinner. This practice just makes the person who is still eating feel rushed.
Bottom line is, I definitely will return.

I do not even know where to begin. This restaurant knows how to deliver an amazing meal, romantic ambiance and superb service! My husband and I were in MB for the week celebrating our first wedding anniversary and got tips on the romantic spots in the area with quality food. 21 Main was at the top of the list so we made reservations that Sunday via Open Table and mentioned that it was our anniversary so that it would be extra romantic. We got a little lost on the way but the hostess that answered when we called was very nice on the phone and directed us to the right location. We were a little late for our already late reservation but the entire staff was really nice to us. Our host was a very nice gentleman named Tarvon (sp?) and congratulated us on our anniversary. So did the manager! I started off with some red wine and oysters on the half shell from the Raw Bar with Mignonette Dressing and Cocktail Sauce. My husband ordered calamari friti with came with sweet cherry peppers, cilantro sour cream and pomodoro sauce. For our entrée I had the Scallops 21 which were
seared colossal scallops in a Thai butter sauce with the most delish, sweet, creamy mushroom risotto, with fried spinach. This dish was DIVINE! My husband had the 20 oz Delmonico (Boneless Ribeye) with a baked potato with all the fixings! For dessert we shared a Tiramasu which they topped with a candle to celebrate our anniversary. It was the cutest. I ordered another glass of the delish wine to end our night. Dinner was fabulous and I am a big fan of this establishment!