When our friends visited us in Tennessee earlier this year, we decided to return the favor with a trip to Myrtle Beach. We stayed near the Boardwalk and finally got to try Pier 14, a popular oceanfront restaurant we’d been looking forward to. From friendly service and waterfront views to classic seafood favorites, we share our honest review of Pier 14 and how it compared to our earlier dining experience at Wicked Tuna in Murrells Inlet.

When we planned our recent trip to Myrtle Beach, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t exactly excited. I’ve always preferred the Gulf side of Florida with its prettier, calmer waters, and we travel there often. So, when the chance came to visit the Atlantic coast, I wasn’t sure it could compare. What happened next completely surprised me. First Impressions of Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach turned out to be far more charming than I had imagined. Despite visiting during the off-season, with overcast skies and...

Patio seating right on Gatlinburg’s main strip — a nice spot to enjoy the evening. Gatlinburg has no shortage of restaurants, but Luigi’s is one worth planning around if you’re craving hearty Italian comfort food. Located on the main strip—right toward the end but still easy to reach—this spot has flexible indoor and outdoor seating, generous portions, and later hours than many other restaurants in town. What We Ordered at Luigi’s in Gatlinburg The food is the highlight here, and portions are...