Myrtle Beach’s boardwalk tempts, but River City Cafe hooks with fresh, never-frozen beef burgers voted Grand Strand’s best year after year since 1989.
This 21st Ave N spot slings House Cheeseburgers ($10.49), R.C. Burgers ($12.59 chili/jalapeño/bacon/mushrooms/Swiss/cheddar), and monsters like Kitchen Sink ($21.99 double patty everything between grilled cheese).
It’s the kind of place where one Nacho Crunch has you ditching buffets forever.
How they won locals’ hearts
River City blends proprietary fresh ground beef for traditional builds (LTOP/mayo/mustard/pickles) and specialties like Dilly-O (bacon/ranch/pickles/dill chips $11.99) or Jammin’ Jalapeño Bacon (bacon jam/jalapeños/gouda/pepper jelly $12.29).
USA Today raves kid-friendly portions, but adults obsess Three Alarm Fire (blackened/hot sauce/jack/jalapeños $11.99), Surf-n-Turf (shrimp cake/pepper jack $17.99), and Peanut Butter Bacon ($11.19).
Dbl Bacon Smash ($11.99 bacon-crumbled quarters/American/1000 island) crushes, with turkey/veggie/chicken subs ($0.99) keeping it inclusive.
Giant onion rings, fries, and Texas chili seal monster platters like OMG ($21.99 bacon/onions/fried egg-cheese sandwiches).
Bar service and carryout fuel beach days.
Food Highlights
- R.C. Burger: Chili, jalapeños, bacon, mushrooms, Swiss/cheddar loaded $12.59 legend.
- Kitchen Sink Burger Platter: Double patty chili/bacon/onions/jalapeños/mushrooms/Swiss/cheddar/LTOP between grilled cheese, fries/rings/sl aw $21.99 beast.
- Nacho Crunch Burger: Doritos/jalapeños/pepper jack/guac/chipotle mayo/LTOP/onion $12.29 crunchy.
- Jammin’ Jalapeño Bacon Burger: Bacon jam/jalapeños/bacon/gouda/lettuce/tomato/pepper jelly $12.29 sweet-heat.
- Three Alarm Fire Burger: Blackened/hot sauce/jalapeños/pepper jack/LT $11.99 inferno.
- Surf-n-Turf Burger: 1/4lb shrimp cake/pepper jack/bangin’ sauce/LT $17.99 seaside.
Atmosphere
River City Cafe vibes roadhouse roadie funky casual with bar, booths for groups sharing rings, beachy energy open 11 am-10 pm daily.
Family-packed, quick service handles lines, carryout shines.
Bottom Line
River City Cafe grills Myrtle Beach’s wildest never-frozen stacks with chili beasts, nacho crunches, and platter monsters.
21st Ave’s world-famous rules.
Address:
River City Cafe
404 21st Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
📞 (843) 448‑1990
🕔 Daily: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM