4 Best Burger Restaurants near Surfside Beach

“I was the Director of Operations for a very well-known family-run restaurant corporation before working as a paralegal, so I understand how many moving parts it takes to run a successful establishment.

This was my first visit to River City, and while the overall experience was warm, inviting, and marked by exceptional service, the food unfortunately fell short. We ordered two 10-piece wings — one all flats, fried naked, and the other tossed in buffalo sauce. I didn’t get all flats and they were not prepared as requested and were undercooked, requiring me to finish them in the oven. They were not good even after that. My husband, who usually eats every wing he orders, could only manage a few of his buffalo ones, which was disappointing given how much he praises River City.

That said, the house-made ranch and the French fries were absolutely fantastic, and the service truly stood out. The atmosphere while waiting was also very pleasant.

I still gave a 5-star review because I know how critical every department is in creating the full guest experience, and the team here clearly cares about hospitality. However, I strongly recommend revisiting how the wings are prepared they could make or break the meal.

I’m hopeful that next time will be different, because River City clearly has the foundation to be excellent.“

“Real food. Real good. Fun place to eat.“

“Very good restaurant that’s not afraid to play with their food in a good way! Great Service with good recommendations. The food was fantastic. Fries cooked perfectly crispy with good seasonings. Good portions for the price. Good southern sweet tea. I would recommend going for some of the more out there offerings instead of a basic chili cheese dog. I’ve never been a fan of pickles, but the spicy maple bourbon pickles on the Maui burger didn’t taste like pickles and weren’t very spicy, and they gave the whole sandwich a crispy texture and sweet aftertaste that was perfect.“

“Best burgers and hand cut fries south of New York and by far one of the best ever! Been there several times. I get the Bison Burger, but have had the beef also and super juicy They also have a gluten free bun option not listed on the menu, but their ordinary buns cause me no issues, which is not typical. French fries are homemade and not too greasy or salty. Delicious. Can't recommend it enough. Excellent prices, service and portion size.“