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Gulf Stream CafeSeafood Restaurant in Garden City
There are currently 72 independent, user-submitted restaurant reviews for Gulf Stream Cafe.
Reviews of Gulf Stream Cafe
Posted:02-24-2010
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Review: We finally found the Gulf Stream a few years ago after staying at Surfside for almost 20 years! A friend recommended it about 4 yrs ago and we're so grateful. The food is always delicious! The early bird special is amazing at $10.95.. but you better get there a little before the early bird time if you don't want to wait! Even if you miss Early Bird hours, the regular menu has always been fresh and delicious!
Blountville, Tennessee |
Posted:10-23-2009
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Review: We have eaten at gulfstream cafe three times within the last 5 months when we made trips to surfside beach. I wanted to rave about the service and the food as well as the live entertainment. We had two recent experiences that prompted this review. On october 17th, my husband and I took my brother and sister-in-law to gulfstream for dinner. The food was outstanding! the service was superb. The waiter, brett, was really helpful in securing a specialty order and his attention to us was awesome! last night, october 22nd, we went for the "eat all you can shuck oysters" and the live entertainment. The all you can shuck for 15 bucks for oysters was really great. I don't eat oysters but my husband does and he loved it! double exposure performed live entertainment while we were there. We thoroughly enjoyed their performance! of course they had beach music selections but they also had a mixture of many different songs that we really enjoyed. They were great at involving the crowd and were very personable. There was space for dancing that was an added plus. I did not get the name of our server but she was great! it was really busy for her but she did an outstanding job! my brother introduced us to gulfstream back in june. He is a real food lover and spends lots of time looking for great restaurants. Great personal service is especially important to him, so I know he would not have introduced us to the restaurant unless it impressed him. I hope this explains my 5 star rating of our dining experiences at gulfstream. Anyone looking for a great dining experience should check it out!.
Laurinburg, North Carolina |
Posted:09-30-2009
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Review: I hope you will consider this very old review of Gulf Stream Cafe written from memories of one of my favorite restaurants in the world. My family and I were residents of Surfside Beach some years ago and this was the eatery of choice for entertaining business guests and visitors as well as personal special occasions. There was always some wait, but you knew that going in, particularly if you were a local and you understood that it was tourist season. If it was July or August and you were cranky or over hungry, you made a decision to wait for that wonderful shoulder season in Sept. & beyond to have things the way you wanted them. The She Crab Soup, the salads and the fish were always great, but the star of the show was the fabulous sunset with fishing boats floating in to dock (You didn't need to see the ocean at the same time to try to compete with that scene!) Dinner at The Gulfstream was the feature of the evening and an Inlet side table for the big show and good conversation was worth setting time aside for. We'll be back some day!
Lakeland, Tennessee |
Posted:08-23-2009
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Review: Wonderful brunch!!! Not a buffet, reasonably priced and delicious. Server was delightful. Try the crab omelet and mimosas!
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:08-15-2009
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Review: We have eaten there for 20 years and understand waiting but last week was over the top. There were tables with no one there and we still couldn't get a table. The icing on the cake was the 18% tip because my husband and I with 3 children made a table of 5. I will re thinking eating here ever again. The waiter was slow and didn't care because he know he had his tip!.
Winston-salem, North Carolina |
Posted:07-31-2009
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Review: Had our anniversary dinner last night at the Gulfstream. 10 years! It was a perfect evening from beginning to end. You must try the she-crab soup. It's is amazing! We are never disappointed at the Gulfstream. Excellent service. Ask for a window table for the best view!
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
Posted:07-30-2009
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Review: We dined at Gulfstream Cafe on Thursday 7/23. We had a reservation and had to wait. We always make reservations to be seated right away. We didn't mind the wait because we were told we would have to, they were running about 30 minutes behind so we had appetizers and cocktails on the deck. Not sure what the problem was or why we had to wait so long. The view was amazing and the young man playing music on the deck was definitely a distraction from how long we waited. Not to mention he packed in a huge crowd. The manager and host apoligized several times. We were happy to have been acknowleged by them and not just ignored. The food was delicious, I had crab cakes and my husband had crab legs. The manager was nice enough to buy us desserts to help to make up for the long wait. I think the food, service and free desserts were a good apology and we will recommened this restaurant to all of our friends. Of all the times we have made reservations this was the first time we had to wait but we will return.
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:07-23-2009
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Review: Do not eat here. Our reservations were for 6:45. We were not seated until an hour later. Okay, not so bad... but it took forever to take our order and our food did not arrive until after 9:00. What a joke. Please do yourself a favor and go someplace else.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:06-14-2009
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Review: After my neighbor mentioned the place we decided to have dinner there on 6/11/09. We were told of the early specials with great selections and good size quantities for the value. Well, the atmosphere was great, but you can't eat atmoshpere. I ordered the fried seafood platter(choice of 2 items) and I opted for shrimp/oysters. The shrimp were thumbnail size, as were the oysters. I got 3 of each. The baked potato was cold, as were the veggies. After we had a total of 2 cocktails, the liquor bill was just about twice that for the food. I've never seen such poor quality of food, let alone the size. I've had bigger salad shrimp and oysters on the half shell. Overall, the value for your dollor is just not there. I in all good honesty can't see how they stay in business, except for the "hype" that it's the only restaurant where you can see the ocean and inlet at the same time. This is bunk also, unless you're sitting at the highest level where the bar is. Does this give you a clue??.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:06-11-2009
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Review: This is by far the best restaurant in the Surfside Beach area. My family has had a house in Surfside for about 20 years and have tried every restaurant within 10 miles and you cannot beat Gulf Stream! The early bird special is a fantastic deal and the magnificent views and atmosphere are incredible! The food and service have always been great. I would recommend this to anyone!
Shelby, North Carolina |
Posted:06-10-2009
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Review: I have been dining here for at least nine years with the last two (this year is our third) reserved for our wedding anniversary. I just called to make the reservations and can't wait to get there. The service and atmosphere are just a tease for the quality of food one receives. The restaurant is located right on beautiful Murrells Inlet and the outdoor decks offer great settings for photographs. I have had nothing but great experiences at the Gulf Stream and highly recommend it to a few. I do not recommend it to all as I selfishly wish to kind of keep it to myself!!!
Salem, Virginia |
Posted:05-30-2009
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Review: We have been staying in Garden City for years but only discovered Gulf Stream in the last few years. The early bird special has to be the best value in the grand strand. 10.95 for a meal that includes bread, a salad, entree and a drink. We went twice this past week and it was wonderful both times. The view is fantastic, service is wonderful and the food is very good as well. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Inman, South Carolina |
Posted:05-29-2009
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Review: The restaurant is a favorite of ours. Last night we took visitors there for the early bird special. I believe this is the best value you can get anywhere. I had a salad, bread, 2 fillet mignon medallions, baked potato, mixed vegetables, just the way I wanted it, and the cost was 10.95. We had window seats looking over the marsh, it was beautiful. Our friends had fish, and were extremely happy. We recommend highly.
North Litchfield, South Carolina |
Posted:05-24-2009
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Review: Favorite restaurant in the myrtle beach area! fantastic food great atmosphere, only restaurant in the area where you can the sunset. Awesome we go every year!.
Charlotte, North Carolina |
Posted:04-25-2009
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Review: We have dined at Gulf Stream for years and send many friends there.. We always are pleased and sometime we go early a nd enjoy the early specials. What a great place! We enjoy the great view and the wonderful food.
Lexington, N. |
Posted:04-24-2009
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Review: Our second visit this year. We took our out of town family. They were very impressed with everything. We have found our favorite restaurant.
Irwin, Pennsylvania |
Posted:04-07-2009
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Review: Four of us went on advice from a friend,The veggies were kind of bland.The crab cakes were not cooked all the way,I ordered lobster tail at 54 dollars and calamari and they forgot my tails,they did apoligize and didn't charge me,AAA+++.
Other than that,It is a great setting and great view.
Lagrange, Ohio |
Posted:04-01-2009
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Review: The whole dining experience was fabulous. It wasn't very busy at this time of the year and we were seated immediately with no reservation. Our waiter, Randy, was superb, we didn't have to ask for anything, he was there for us. The food was beyond expectation and well worth the price. We will definitely go back many times.
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania |
Posted:03-20-2009
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Review: A must when we are in Myrtle Beach. My husband dislikes seafood, but enjoys eating at the Gulf Stream because the steaks are wonderful! I have tried most all of the seafood items on the menu! Always fresh, always great!!!! A must to eat it!
Waterloo, South Carolina |
Posted:02-06-2009
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Review: We visited this restaurant on New Year's Eve! Can't rave enough about it!
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:02-02-2009
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Review: This place is great. It has a great view of the boats and marsh. The food is delicious. I have never had she-crab soup like this - big chunks of crab - yum!!
Columbia, South Carolina |
Posted:12-31-2008
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Review: This is a beautiful restaurant. The seafood is excellent. My husband and I both had the fried seafood platters, which the cooks were very accomodating and broiled for us. The seafood was fresh and delicious. We each ordered a house salad. The salads were huge, and we could have easily split a salad. This was our first visit, and it won't be our last.
Brevard, North Carolina |
Posted:12-29-2008
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Review: I guess I am an "Old Timer" as we have been coming to Myrtle Beach for over fifty years. I cannot remember when I first visited Gulf Stream Cafe but I can tell you we go there to eat every time we are at the beach which is about every two or three months. I think the flounder is excellent and my husband loves the blackened tuna. I don't understand why people get bent out of shape about waiting...all GOOD restaurants at the beach have a wait!! Get over it! The stafff is always courteous and prompt when we are there. The prices are definately fair. Some people just like to complain I suppose. It is a great restaurant, good prices and a great view.
Seneca, South Carolina |
Posted:10-25-2008
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Review: 4 of us from Tillsonburg Ont. came here on Oct.24/08 for the early bird. Even though it was extremely busy, it didn't take all that long to be seated. I ordered the fishermans platter and the rest ordered blackened salmon. Mine was fantastic as were the others. Waitress was great and the prices were also great. We will be sure to dine here again.
Tillsonburg, ON |
Posted:10-24-2008
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Review: In my opinion, this is the best seafood restaurant in all of Myrtle Beach. We found this place last year on our yearly golfing trip and went back twice this year. I always order the lobster and steak and it is by far the best lobster in Murrells Inlet. The atmosphere is pleasant and the wait staff is excellent as well. If you like seafood, don't miss Gulf Stream!!!
Georgetown, Kentucky |
Posted:10-01-2008
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Review: We have eaten at Gulf Stream every time we go to Myrtle Beach--after we found out such a delightful place existed. We have always gotten excellent food and usually do the early bird. We are taking a cruise out of Charleston SC in December and you can bet your bottom dollar we will stay a couple nights in Myrtle Beach---especially to visit You. Can't wait. We have sent many friends there-- HIGHLY recommended by us
Greenwood, New York |
Posted:09-17-2008
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Review: Just ate there with my two aunts & we had a delightful dinner, as always. We have never been disappointed nor have we ever had a bad meal & for people on a fixed income the early bird menu is very much appreciated! One aunt & I had the flounder & we both agreed we'd never had better! The other aunt had the filet medallionis & thought they were amazing. The atmosphere, cleanliness, service, food & incredible view are the best kept secret on the Grandstrand & we will most definitely be back to dine again!
Camden, South Carolina |
Posted:09-12-2008
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Review: If you are anywhere near Garden City Beach, SC, you MUST visit the Gulfstream!!! The oyster shooters and she-crab soup are well worth the trip. Oh, and you MUST have the coffee!!! And, if you're very lucky, you'll get Rhonda T. to serve you. She is the BEST!!! It started raining the night we were there, but the view was still amazing. The food was great, and the service was even better! We've been coming to the Grand Strand for more than 10 years and the Gulfstream is our new favorite!!!
Boones Mill, Virginia |
Posted:08-31-2008
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Review: Our party of 9 ate during the Early Evening Menu time the week of 8/24/08. The fresh fish of the day was salmon which was delicious!!! Everyone enjoyed the shrimp and flounder. The chicken parmesan was average - the marinara sauce was a little bland. Our waitress was excellent, taking our group picture when asked. We enjoy the food and the view. We'll go back on our next time to the beach.
Kingsport, Tennessee |
Posted:08-09-2008
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Review: Food was excellent, service very good, quite a long wait but worth it
Newport, Tennessee |
Posted:08-04-2008
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Review: Gulfstream Cafe is one of my favorites restaurants in the beach area. I go every time I am in the area, sometimes twice, depending on the length of my stay. I have had the Beef Medaillions, Fried Shrimp, Shrimp and Oysters, Flounder. All are very tasty. You can't beat the price of the early bird special.
Columbia, South Carolina |
Posted:07-24-2008
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Review: Good as always... Is a family must go to every year now for 10 years......
Taylors, South Carolina |
Posted:06-18-2008
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Review: OMG!! The food is great at Gulfstream. You have to try the BBQ shrimp appetizers for starters. I had the blackend salmon and cheesecake for dessert. It was great. If you go before 5 you get better prices.
Greenville, South Carolina |
Posted:06-17-2008
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Review: We ate there twice last week. Once on the "early bird" special and once at regular prices. This is a great family seafood restaurant. The best in the area, bar none.
Dalton, Georgia |
Posted:06-10-2008
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Review: The food at the Gulfstream was a bit overpriced and the seafood platter was so-so, but without doubt, they serve the most wonderful and delicious she-crab soup that I have ever eaten (from the Chesapeake Bay to Charleston)! The service was very good for the large crowd that we went with.......thank you, Misty. I will definitely return to this restaurant on our next trip to the Surfside/Garden City area.
Lancaster, South Carolina |
Posted:06-04-2008
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Review: I have had great food, good food and sometimes blah, but overall more times than not it has been good to great! I recently ate there and was very disappointed to see a charge for their house salad, especially the price. I was so disturbed I sent an email to the group and unlike the prior reviewer I did get a response and even a phone call. The manager explained why the charge and after doing so I understood their reasoning. I told her I loved the salads and yes they are much bigger which led her to say we could share. Anyway, I nice response and explanation from a great restaurant. I will be back!
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:05-30-2008
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Review: Well let's try this again. I have tried to review, but it doesn't appear. Anyway, the Gulfstream used to be one of my favorites. Visiting at least once a month I have seen ups and downs. Mostly the food has always been great and today it still ranks pretty darn good in my book. However, after going last weekend and having to pay $3.25 for my salad, I have had it. I always order my standard Grouper Francais which is always good, my garlic mashed and my salad with extra blue cheese. When I figured the rise in price this amounts to a 14 percent increase. Please raise your entree prices a little and leave the salad alone. Until it's included, uninclude me. Don't forget I am here all winter!
Ev
Surfside Beach, S.C.
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:05-28-2008
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Review: I've gone back to the resturant every time I vacation in the area. I'm especially fond of the she-crab soup. Service has been good and the view at sunset is awesome. There's plenty on the menu to please everyone's palate!!
Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
Posted:05-28-2008
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Review: After patronizing this restaurant for many years it will be cold day in hell before I return. I have had great meals, sometimes average meals, etc. The service is good most times and poor other times. I really didn't care, because I felt for the price and quantity of food it was worth the risk. However, this time I couldn't believe it. They now charge $3.25 for their salad, which was always included in the price of your meal. Since I always order my standard Grouper Francais, this amounted to a 14 percent increase in the cost. I know food costs are up so why not add a couple dollars to the entree, but not 14 percent. Count me as a past customer until this is rectified.
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:05-14-2008
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Review: Upon reading some of the reviews below, I had to comment. I can promise everyone that drinks would never take 45 minutes to arrive at the table, no matter how busy the resturant was. And considering the time with the Encrusted Tuna mishap, I know the manager they are talking about (and probably going a bit overboard when explaining it) doesn't work there anymore. Just remember, just treat the servers with some respect and they'll show you ten times more. The Gulfstream has had it's problems but it comes with the business.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina |
Posted:04-28-2008
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Review: My family (all 15 of us) have enjoyed Gulf Stream for several years now. The atmosphere is simple and elegant. If you get your name on the list by 5:30, you are guaranteed the early bird menu regardless of when you are seated and it is the best value on the beach. I always have the filet medallions with basmati rice and vegetables. Out of this world! The veggies are your standard broccoli/carrot/cauliflower mix though, used to have yummy squash and zuchini that was much better and less run-of-the-mill. The homemade dressings are super and they have the absolute best she-crab soup ever made! We would gladly pay more but the early bird price is unbeatable. The only downside is the wait time, its crowded every time we go but its well worth it. Our family makes it part of being on vacation to eat out each night, and we often go to Gulf Stream twice during our stay each season.
Kingsport, Tennessee |
Posted:03-31-2008
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Review: We've been winter rentals for 8yrs.in Myrtle Beach,S.C. and
always went to the GulfStream
at least 2-3 times a month. Our friends had never been,so we
took them to our favorite spot. The only complaint was the
baked potatoes & steamed veg. were COLD. The butter wouldn't even melt on mine. We had early bird specials of seafood platter and filet mignon medallions. We'll still go back,but was disappointed because it was their first time.
Absolutely everything else was great.
Little Meadows, Pennsylvania |
Posted:03-23-2008
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Review: 3/08
Early bird special - good for the price. Get there before 5:00.
Large salad ,service good - waitress and waiters very hospitable,
Cordial atmosphere. Will go there again.
Michele & Bob (NJ) - future residents of Surfside Beach,SC
Linden, New Jersy |
Posted:02-21-2008
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Review: The food and atmosphere were excellent; however, the portion sizes are WAY TOO SMALL for the prices. Service, etc. were excellent.
Pageland, South Carolina |
Posted:01-17-2008
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Review: Go for the early bird special when they first open. Definitely the best value. Food is excellent. If you dont get there early there can be a lengthy wait. Will be going here again in a couple of months.
Lexington, South Carolina |
Posted:11-25-2007
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Review: We had reservations for thanksgiving dinner at 5:30pm.arrived at 5:15 pm and was told that they were behind on seating and it would be at least 30 minutes.one hour later we were still not seated.i asked the host about this and she said she would check on it.about 30 minutes later she told me that she could not seat me up stairs where my reservations were made for and that we would have to sit down stairs or either wait a little longer.by this time it was almost 7pm so we had to sit down stairs where we did not want to sit.remember my reservations were for 5:30 pm..
Garden City, South Carolina |
Posted:11-22-2007
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Review: The food that we ordered was undercooked twice... I orderd a salad that came with way too much dressing on, so much so that is was has a though the salad was the dressing on the sauce. The atmosphere was depressing as a couple behind me we breaking up. IT was WAY to expensive. I had to wait 3 hours to be seated. It was extremely loud inside the resturant.
St.Ignace, Michigan |
Posted:10-09-2007
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Review: I always sit in the bar area to insure immediate seating. I love the wait staff and food. As vegetarians my family and I always find dishes and salads to enjoy. The kitchen does not seem to mind preparing our choices. We did learn to stay far, far away from the early bird after being attacked by a group of gray haired couples for being seated upon arrival. Also, the smell of stale powder and old cologne was enough to choke us in the lobby area, my son put his shirt over his face. Once you get away to the bar, all is peaceful and delicious.
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
Posted:10-03-2007
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Review: The food was very good. We went for the seafood. Their were some sophisticated/higher priced seafood items on the menu, however, the seafood platters were moderately priced - about $17 for a combination platter. The scallops were delicious, and the flounder was good. My wife and mother-in-law had the fried oysters, and said that they were very good. I would recommend this to anybody, and will visit again on our next trip to MB. Make reservations on the weekend, or you will probably have to wait 1 hour plus to get seated...very good view of the inlet, especially at sunset.
Mauldin, South Carolina |
Posted:09-13-2007
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Review: Like most of the other reviewers, I found poor quality food and substandard service.
It took 45 minutes for our drinks to arrive. The appetizers were tasteless. The "oyster shooters" were missing the splash of vodka that makes them "shooters". Myself and another of our group ordered the crab cakes. They were mushy, watery, oversalted and inedible. What a waste of $23.95. My husband ordered grouper special and it was nothing like the menu item that was quoted by the waitress, and he did not care for it. The food was so poor I sent an email to the Centra Archy group, and they did not even give me the courtesy of a response. There are so many wonderful restaurants in this area, don't waste your time or money here.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:08-21-2007
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Review: 8-16-2007 We heard about this restaurant from several local people and decided to try out the early bird specials.($10.99 for entree, salad, bread and drinks) We have 4 boys ages 19,16,14 and 9). At first glance at the specials they thought that they would go home hungry but after eating our meal (also ordered the onion loaf and extra hush puppies- a must ) they all commented on how good the food was and only one of them could finish their food. When we arrived we were told that there might be a 40 min. wait but we were seated in 15 min. The atmoshere is white linen table clothes, large windows overlooking marina and large wooded beams. The only down fall was that the childrens menu was very limited if your child doesn't like seafood. We ordered salmon,filet mignon, shrimp and scallops and enjoyed every one. I would highly recomend this restaurant.
Chagrin Fals, Ohio |
Posted:08-14-2007
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Review: We love the Gulf Stream. When we are at the beach, we usually go around 5:00 to get the early bird menu and it is great. The food and atmosphere are wonderful--a view of the ocean on one side and the Inlet with the sunset on the other. Dining just doesn't get any better--the White table cloths; pleasant, friendly servers; delicious food; unbelieveable atmosphere. Suggestion: Install ceiling fans inside and on the back deck to help with the excessive heat in late summer. The Gulf Stream--Our Favorite!!!
Florence, South Carolina |
Posted:08-13-2007
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Review: This has always been one of our favorite restaurants in Garden City Beach and we will typically eat there several times. We just returned from Garden City and have to report that this restaurant has slipped. Of our four meals, two were good and two were very sub-par. My ahi tuna was too rare and when I returned it to the kitchen, the manager came out and indignantly wanted to know why I sent it back. I told her that it was too rare for me. She took it back but wasn't happy about it. When it came back cooked to my order, I tasted it. It was so smothered in peppercorns that you couldn't taste the fish. The garlic mashed potatoes were mushy and not very flavorful.My beans were also so undercooked that you couldn't even bit into them. I love peppercorn encrusted fish but this was not good. My youngest son ordered the shrimp and angelhair pasta. He kept complaining about it so I tasted it. Half of the pasta was crunchy and inedible and the shrimp were overcooked and tough. My other family members enjoyed their meals. My other complaint is that the menu has not been updated. It's basically the same thing every year. I would like to see some creative dishes added to the menu. This is the first time in many years that I would not recommend eating here. It's a shame that the quality has declined. I hoped that they are able to rebound.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Posted:08-06-2007
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Review: Our family has looked forward to the GulfStream Cafe for 5 years now. We make reservations because we usually have between 10 and 16 people. We are seated quickly and it is everyone's favorite night out.
Thanks!
Hurricane, West Virginia |
Posted:07-15-2007
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Review: I have been visiting the Gulfstream for many years at least once a month. It's a shame, but the food is still fairly good, but the service has been getting worse on each visit. The last visit (7/08/07), service was terrible, food was subpar, and the floor was disgraceful.. Food etc all over. Bus boy made a half hearted attempt, but did hardly nothing. I will not hurry back. I just hope management reads this and attempts to correct the terrible shape the restaurant is in.
EJG Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:06-20-2007
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Review: June 07 was our first visit. We come to Myrtle Beach three times a year at least we will always make this our first stop for each trip. The food was excelllent!!!!!!!!
Clearwater, South Carolina |
Posted:04-07-2007
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Review: Our favorite restaurant in the Myrtle Beach area! Food is wonderful, service is excellent. Go early and take advantage of the early bird specials, make reservations, or be prepared for a long wait. Best lobster I've ever eaten. Filet is great too. A bit pricey, but well worth the money. Wonderful sunset views over the intracoastal waterway.
Winston-salem, North Carolina |
Posted:02-18-2007
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Review: Just visited this restaurant. It was very good. Four of dined last night. My husband had the parmesan crusted grouper and he raved about it. I had the medallions of beef and a crab cake. Medallions were excellent, but the crab cakes were just ok. The garlic mashed potatoes were excellent. Green beans could have been cooked another couple of minutes but flavor was great. Salads were very fresh and the bread was excellent. We did have to wait quite awhile for a seat, but had a drink at the bar and watched the fish in the aquarium upstairs. Would definitely go again, but probably call ahead first.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:11-01-2006
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Review: This is by far the best value on the beach. The filet medallions were excellent, the baked potatoes huge and steamy. I will be back every chance I get.
Charleston, West Virginia |
Posted:08-26-2006
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Review: Food and atmosphere can't be beat! They have the freshest/best seafood in Myrtle Beach. Plus, you can eat dinner and look out at the bay and watch the sun set. Highly recommended!!
Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
Posted:07-12-2006
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Review: Gulfsteam is the best place to eat in the grand strand. Yes there is a wait (just like anywhere else in the summer), but thats because all the locals go there and its a busy place, during summer make reservations for around 8pm so you can see the sunset its beautiful and the food is great!
Garden City, South Carolina |
Posted:06-29-2006
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Review: This is our favorite place to eat! I have never had a bad meal. What's more is that no one dining with us has
ever had a bad meal , bad service, etc... I would stress making reservations, as with any excellent restaurant {very busy}.
I can recommend the filet medallions & crab cake to
anyone, even those with a healthy appetite.
From the time we enter to the time we leave,"THE GULFSTREAM CAFE" is #1 IN OUR BOOK.
once again thank you,also don't forget to ask about the
sister restaurants in the area.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:06-24-2006
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Review: This has become our favorite restaurant in the area. We drive 35 min from Myrtle Beach to go there so you know we really like it. Have a drink in the bar while looking at the ocean then go downstairs to eat looking at the inlet and boats. Make a reservation, walk ins can wait a while. This is a great place to take friends. Excellent food, service, atmosphere, and price.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:01-29-2006
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Review: our whole family went to the Gulf Stream Cafe on our Sept. 2005 vacation, and we loved it!! It was our second time & plan to go there in Sept. 2006. The garlic grab claws are great. The she crab soup is now my favorite of all seafood soups. our other family members enjoyed southwestern spicy slow roasted duck , fried seafood platter & crab cakes!! Great service and alot of food for the money.
Bridgeport, West Virginia |
Posted:12-02-2005
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Review: This my family's all-time favorite place to celebrate even the smallest of accomplishments.Any excuse to dine in the bar overlooking the ocean and the marsh.
They have the best Grand Marnier in town! Try to avoid the early bird unless you enjoy being in the company of seniors and this time of year you just about have to go at that time to catch the breath-taking sunset.
Ralph is a great server so request him when possible.
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina |
Posted:12-02-2005
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Review: Excellent!! We have had the Early Bird specials, regular menu and a Great Thanksgiving dinner. This is the best that Garden City has to offer.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
Posted:10-03-2005
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Review: This restaurant had been a favorite of mine, but I had not been here in about 12 years. We made reservations for 7:30, but arrived at 6:30 in hopes that we could be seated earlier as walk-ins. We were told 15 - 25 min, so I told the hostess that she could cancel our reservation and we would take the earlier table. Fifty (50) minutes later they seated us.
In our section there were six (yes, SIX) empty tables. Two empty tables were by windows. When I asked how to get a window table, I was told, "Those are for people with reservations." Tired, amazed at the ineptitude, and having seen other groups with reservations get funneled off to the bar anyway, I decided just to take the table.
Both of our dishes were excellent, but our bill was 40 percent higher than our second-most expensive bill during our week visit.
If you have nowhere else to be that evening, have a high tolerence for inefficiency, and don't mind spending extra money, this is a good place to come. The food and atmosphere are excellent.
Durham, North Carolina |
Posted:08-15-2005
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Review: A real find. Informal building with a wait staff that looked professional - white shirts, ties and bisto aprons. Looked sharp. Nice view of the inlet. The food was great, prepared perfectly. The best value is the early bird special. Slightly smaller meal at significant savings. Some of the best she crab soup I have ever had anyplace in the world. The salad was nice and fresh and the dressing was perfect in quantity and quality.The fried shrimp and oysters were wonderful. They obviously pay attension the to details right down to the nice warm crusty bread. We were very pleased. Getting ready to move to Murrells Inlet and if the quality continues we will become regulars.
Charlotte, North Carolina |
Posted:08-05-2005
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Review: After waiting an hour past the time the hostess quoted us to be seated, which was 35 to 45 minutes, we were not even shown to our table, just told to go up the stairs. We found our seats, which were literally within 3 feet of the bar stools.
When my husband got his first cup of coffee he poured in the cream, which instantly curdled. He hailed the waiter who proceeded to argue with him telling him it was from a newly opened container of cream. He finally asked my husband if he would like another cup of coffee but the cream would be from the same container. My husband said he would. The second cream was fine and did not curdle, not sure if it was from the same container or not.
One of us got the wrong salad dressing. Had to ask for more coffee throughout the evening. The waiter was rude throughout out dinner. The portions were small from the early bird menu and I was not all that impressed by my meal.
I will not go to this restaurant again.
Matthews, North Carolina |
Posted:07-15-2005
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Review: Food was good but it was pricey. Had to wait a long time. If I ever go again I would definitely try the early bird menu.
Winfield, West Virginia |
Posted:06-24-2005
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Review: Our family loves the Gulf Stream Cafe - we eat here every time we vacation in the Grand Strand!!! The early-bird special is fantastic - something on the menu for everyone. The view is perfect - even if you don't have a window seat!!!
Wexford, Pennsylvania |
Posted:04-23-2005
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Review: This is a fantastic restaurant! The regular dinnertime menu can be pretty expensive. The very best time to come is between 4:00 - 5:30 for the early bird special. It has pretty much everything on the dinner menu less than half price. As long as you have your name on the list between those times, you get the special. I eat here everytime I go to the beach.
Lexington, North Carolina |
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