City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (843) 249-3702

Description: Ed Murray Jr., executive chef and owner, brings more than a quarter century of culinary experience to the Parson’s Table. He has been selected one of the Best Chefs in America, putting him in illustrious company that includes Wolfgang Puck, Alice Waters, Jeremiah Tower, Lydia Shire, Louis Osteen, Jean-Louis Paladin, and Elizabeth B. Terry. With credentials like these, you can rest assured you will enjoy a truly world-class meal.Mouthwatering entrees run the gamut from prime rib and tender filet mignon to veal, pork, lamb, roast duckling, and plenty of fresh seafood. One favorite is the lump crab cakes. Lightly sautéed and served with a distinctive dill mustard sauce, this crab cake stands out in a region where almost everyone has a favorite crab cake recipe. Sautéed in lemon butter, the Little River Shrimp and Scallops, featuring fresh local shrimp and tender scallops, boasts an unexpected Southern touch—chopped pecans. It’s a different twist you won’t soon forget. A longtime favorite of locals and returning visitors, the Parson’s Table is ranked among the Top 50 Best Overall Restaurants in the United States by the Academy Awards of the Restaurant Industry. It was ranked No. 1 in Historic Restaurants of South Carolina Mobil Travel Guide and in 2009 received both a coveted Golden Fork award from the Gourmet Diners Club of America and a Triple Diamond rating from AAA. If you’re looking for elegance and a sure bet, this is your winner.