Cozy O's Cafe - Italian Type Restaurant in Little River with 32 reviews

Cozy O's Cafe

Italian Restaurant in Little River

 
Cozy O's Cafe
Rated: 3.7 out of 5 with 32 Reviews

A quaint local Italian restaurant with signature dishes, thick zesty marinara sauces, and lively entertainment on weekends by a local swingtime band. A popular locals restaurant.


Cozy O's Cafe
1699 Hwy 17 North
Little River
843-280-3001
Hours: N/A
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  • Dinner Served
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Sep 23rd, 2013 at 10:05 am
From: Calabash, NC
By: jc


Avg. Rating:5
Yes, there are new owners. The same people that own Fibbers on the Water in Little River which is a top ten Myrtle Beach waterfront restaurant three years in a row! Everything at Cozy O's will stay the same when it reopens on Thursday, September 26st. Great news, great restaurants!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Aug 29th, 2013 at 12:58 pm
From: Plymouth, MI
By: dkm


Avg. Rating:5
We know the owner and when we were there in April we were told he was selling the business. Is this now under new management? If so, there will never be a Cozy O's the way it was. The owner was super friendly and the food out of this world.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Aug 03rd, 2013 at 2:08 pm
From: Cleveland, GEORGIA
By: cg


Avg. Rating:4.8
I have eaten at Cozy-O's for the past two years. Each and every time I eat there, the food is wonderful, plentiful, and absolutely delicious!!! I have had the grouper special, veal marsala, pork-chop marsala, and the cozy o combination. Both are to die for! Best food ever. BUT if you are a wine drinker- beware! Their so called WINE list is terrible. The house wine-Taylor- is undrinkable. They need to have more of a variety or an upper end chose of wine by the glass. To me, wine and Italian food go hand and hand. If you read these reviews, please, please-start offering a good quality Chardonnay and Cabernet. Then you will have the most ultimately perfect restaurant in every way!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Feb 21st, 2013 at 2:55 pm
From: NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC
By: dmc


Avg. Rating:4
Great Food and great portions for your money, brings back the olds days with music and fun. I love the eggplant dishes and Shrimp Alferdo! My favorite Italian Restaurant in Myrtle Beach!!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Mar 25th, 2012 at 11:14 am
From: Fayetteville, NC
By: ss


Avg. Rating:5
I was fortunate to have dinner at Cozy O's on Saturday March 24,2011 with a few friends. They had been several times before and always talked about how wonderful the food was. The meal was delicious beginning with the appitizers, salad, main course and after dinner drink. The atmosphere is very friendly and the service was wonderful. The owner takes the time to speak with everyone which makes you feel very special. It also has great music and will play by request. It was a wonderful night! Thanks Wayne for helping the Fayetteville girls enjoy their night! I am sure it won't be long before we will be back again.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Feb 23rd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
From: Chapel Hill, NC
By: dw


Avg. Rating:4
First time visiting after this restaurant was highly recommended by friends. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the live music. The owner was extremely cordial and came to our table during our meal and thanked us for coming and asked us to please come back when we were leaving. The only downside to our experience was the service. Our waitress was quick to seat us and take a drink order but slow to return to take our dinner order. From watching other tables being served I am sure we should have received our bread and oil with our salad which would have been more enjoyable. She apologized several times and thanked us for our patience which made us feel somewhat awkward but we just endured. Our food was delicious but we were not asked if we wanted dessert and we had to ask for our check. We will be back but will not sit with same waitress.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Sep 07th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
From: Westminster, MD
By: sc


Avg. Rating:5
After hearing a lot about how great this restaurant is from friends we decided to go during the Labor Day weekend. We went with friends and all four of us went in with very high expectations. All of which were met and exceeded. The food was the best Italian food I have ever had! I hope my Italian Grandmother doesn't see this! The lasagna was the best! Kenny was our waiter and did a great job. The owner Wayne stopped by our table and talked with us making sure we were being taken care of and in talking to us it was like we had known him our entire life. He then had to leave to play drums with the small band in the back of the restaurant. All in all a great evening. Thanks Wayne!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Apr 10th, 2011 at 10:53 am
From: Maples , MN
By: dlm


Avg. Rating:5
My date and I went to Cozy O's to have dinner on a Tuesday night around 6:00pm. The atmosphere is so unique, quaint and very pleasant. We met at the Bar for a few drinks, Christy, our Bartender was very nice and fixed a great Brandy! We ate dinner, I had the grilled grouper, stuffed with crabmeat and a delicous salad. My date had the Sausage Pasta and salad. The bread, our waiter, and of course Wayne was very friendly! Great service and excellent food!!! I even bought one of the table oil lamps as a memorabilia of this wonderful evening! George and Debbie Thanks!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Jun 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
From: Murrells Inlet, SC
By: fjb


Avg. Rating:4.7
Went last night with two other couples (all of us are from the NYC Metro area) and had a great dinner and a great time. We drove about an hour from Murrells Inlet and were not disappointed by anything. From the moment you walk in you know you're in a great neighborhood cafe. Diane took our orders with a lot of laughs and started the evening off just right. Wayne the owner greeted us and visited with us after the meal - VERY friendly and a lot of fun, too! The food was great from the bread and garlic oil and salad straight through the wonderful main dishes (we all had something different and everyone loved their meal) to the great cannoli afterword. We all agreed the trip was worth the time and we will be back again.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: May 19th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
From: chicago, IL
By: co


Avg. Rating:3
Had the lasagna. Did not care for the marinara sauce. Was bland and almost tasted burned. Another diner at table said it left an aftertaste. Another who was Italian did not like it at all.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: May 03rd, 2010 at 11:01 am
From: Conway, SC
By: yms


Avg. Rating:4.3
Wayne (owner) was great. Felt right at home. Food was of "home made" quality. Portion size was a bit small (if you are going to charge a $6 split plate fee... ya better "put it on" to make a customer feel they are getting their moneys worth). Band was nice... a Jazz trio that played the whole time we were there... with most appropriate dB level that allowed for conversation. Lots of repeat customers and staff was awesome and very accommodating. Outside entrance is deceptive, but once you are inside you will feel as if transported to Little Italy, NY.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Apr 08th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
From: Calabash, NC
By: js


Avg. Rating:5
I live near here. This is my all time favorite Italian Restaurant anywhere. The atmosphere is like home for me - the staff is fabulous and caring - and the prices are reasonable.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Oct 30th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
From: Parkersburg, WV
By: cl


Avg. Rating:4.7
We visited this resturant twice during 2009 and once during 2008. All 3 times we were seated immediately and had prompt, efficient, and friendly service. During 1 visit in 2009 the piano/drum combo was playing and on the other, the Dixieland Jazz group; both were excellent and provided a very enjoyable atmosphere along with the subdued lighting. The Italian style food was exellent, served hot, in very sufficient portions, and the desserts were also delicious. This place would be easy to overlook since it is in a stip mall, but it is well worth the effort to seek it out. The quality for the money is well above average.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Oct 11th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
From: Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
By: ab


Avg. Rating:2.7
Service was poor,drink machine out of order,no coke or pepsi,waitress never asked if we wanted something else to drink,waited 0ver 20 minutes for drinks,A question was asked about the veal,was it a patty or not,waitress didnt know,Mgr/owner came over already annoyed and berated us about the veal,that was not called for.Busboy must have been new,we had to constantly stop him from taking our plates.Too many mistakes for our money.It was the attitude that will keep us away and to warn our friends. Not so cozy O's. The owner can contact me anytime Pelicans2@atmc.net
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Oct 03rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
From: Parkersburg, WV
By: cl


Avg. Rating:4.7
We were seated immediately on a Friday night by a very personable host. Our waitress, Kim was very friendly and after telling us the specials also gave us her written list because there were so many choices. My husband had the pork marsala and I had the chicken piccata; both were delicious. There was a combo (piano & drums) playing old standards - - very enjoyable and professionally preformed. We had dessert and coffee and Kim kept the coffee coming so we could stay and enjoy another set from the combo. We will definitely return; we felt the food and entertainment made this a good value for the money. The atmosphere is cozy just as the name indicates and the staff including the owner are anxious to see the customer is treated well. This resturant could be overlooked due to its location in a strip mall, but you will be pleased if you try it.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Aug 18th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
From: Sunset Beach, N.C.
By: jrw


Avg. Rating:4.8
After our first night at Cozy O's, things were never the same. We came expecting good, turned out to be great. In addition to the seafood and pasta dishes, we would highly recommend the pork chops to all lovers of the other white meat. The service is first rate as is the music. If we're not there at least twice a month, we must be out of town.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Mar 01st, 2009 at 10:42 am
From: Randolph, NH
By: k&j


Avg. Rating:4.8
My husband & I visited cozy o's for the first time last week and had a wonderful dining experience. Not only is the food fantastic (i had the chicken saltinboca - which I highly recommend), but so is the staff. Owner wayne stopped by our table to meet us and ensure that we were having a good time. He is extremely personable, and the fact that he makes an effort to meet his guests leaves an excellent impression. Kelly, who waited on us, is very charming, enthusiastic, and an overall sweetheart. Everyone - even the other guests - made us feel like we were part of a big family. Put together great food, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere and you've got a winning combination. We will definitely return!.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Feb 25th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
From: Conway, SC
By: h.u. p.


Avg. Rating:4.8
Absolutely wonderful! Between Wayne, Kelly - who waited on us - and the food which was fantastic, we could not be more pleased. You can tell the other people in this establishment are having a good time as well. We visited for the first time a while back and have since been back and are just as pleased. Obvious as to why it is a local favorite.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Jan 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
From: Atlantic City, NJ
By: bg


Avg. Rating:5
I had a simple dish of homemade meatballs and raviolis, and it was delicious. My son had the chicken/eggplant parm and loved it. My grandson, 18 months, enjoyed the calamari. We all did. It was so fresh, not chewy. The owners could not have been more gracious. We were there on a Thursday nite, and the band was fabulous. Talented musicians, wonderful food, and great ambiance.. We will go back..
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Jan 18th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
From: Buffalo, NEW YORK
By: mjb & rmb


Avg. Rating:4.2
My husband found the add and liked the way the name sounds, Cozy O"s Cafe. He had grouper with crab, I had sausage peppers and onions. Excellent choice for Italian food,and priced very reasonable, Owner Wayne was very attentive, to every patron and their needs, and our waitness Colleen as well. The dixie land band was relaxing and enjoyable to say the least. We will be back.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Sep 29th, 2008 at 11:24 am
From: Alexandria , VA
By: fma


Avg. Rating:4.7
Always great food and Atmosphere. the owner will fix anything you want. This is what a cafe is suppose to be. In Boston this would be a hit too. We go there everytime we are at Crow Creek
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Aug 13th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
From: LITTLE RIVER, SC
By: dsm


Avg. Rating:4.7
Cozy O's is definitely cozy. Not too big with a nice atmosphere. Owners Wayne and Rosemary are wonderful people and usually at least one of them are at the restaurant, if not both. The grouper is to die for and Rosemary's sauces are like grandma used to make. My husband is Italian and cooks himself, but raves about Cozy O's. Prices are reasonable, especially for the portions you get - we usually bring something home. Have not been disappointed yet and we try to go at least twice a month. Bon appetite!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Mar 05th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
From: Arapahoe, NC
By: mb


Avg. Rating:4.3
Good food and fun entertainment - bring the Glitzie Chicks Band from Oriental, NC>
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Dec 05th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
From: GALLOWAY, NJ
By: so


Avg. Rating:5
Cozy O's is an excellent restaurant. The place really is "cozy". I loved it soooo much when i go back to S.C i will be going to Cozy O's.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Oct 11th, 2007 at 8:09 am
From: balto, MD
By: la


Avg. Rating:3.8
GREAT food! Try the chicken and Murphy saugage...if you can take the hot peppers!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Oct 05th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
From: Toms River, NJ
By: ac


Avg. Rating:5
This is the place to eat regardless if you are a local or a visitor. THE FOOD IS PHENOMENAL. The service is quality and the restaurant is rated one of the CLEANEST in the area. Oh yes, and the entertainment makes it FUN!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Sep 04th, 2005 at 4:34 pm
From: Loris, SC
By: kc


Avg. Rating:5
Everybody has a great time here! Authentic New Orleans-style Dixieland on Thurday night...Excellent food and atmosphere.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Aug 21st, 2005 at 11:50 pm
From: Pawleys island, SC
By: bch


Avg. Rating:5
Incredible family Italian. Go on Thursday night to hear the music.Can be anything! Last time we were there, they had a piano, banjo, bass guitar,drums, trumpet, clarinet and trumpet, and played dixieland. Excellent musicians, great food
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: May 14th, 2005 at 10:57 pm
From: galloway, NJ
By: so


Avg. Rating:5
Everything is great about this place. It is a wonderful cozy atmosphere. I will be going back very soon, when i visit South Carolina.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Apr 21st, 2005 at 1:04 pm
From: little river, SC
By: mw


Avg. Rating:3.5
We stopped in on a Thursday evening and enjoyed a great bonus to our delicious meal -- a jazz group was playing with the regular piano player! These guys were great! And we're told they play every Thursday evening.. Great food AND great music in a local's favorite restaurant. We'll be back!
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Dec 06th, 2004 at 7:29 pm
From: Little River, SC
By: mem


Avg. Rating:4.7
This is a great little Cozy home feeling bar and restaurant. They have an excellent piano player on Friday and Saturday nights. Its great to sit around and listen to great music and eat wonderful food.
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Cozy O's Cafe
Posted: Dec 01st, 2004 at 10:00 am
From: North Myrtle Beach, SC
By: mw


Avg. Rating:4.3
Cozy is the right word for this newer restaurant next to Food Lion in Little River. Great food, and some nights there is a piano player that's really good! We go here often.
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