Harold's on the Ocean
Bar & Grill Restaurant in Cherry Grove
with 77
Reviews
There are currently 77 user submitted reviews for this restaurant.Located oceanfront in Cherry Grove just south of the intersection of Sea Mountain Highway and Ocean Boulevard.
Reviews of Harold's on the Ocean
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 15th, 2009 at 10:03 pm From: Statesville, NC By: dw Avg. Rating:3.2 |
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Great cold beer..good bar food..friendly bartenders..on the oceanfront. Will be back.. ref: 16041 
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 06th, 2009 at 8:18 pm From: Dublin, OHIO By: dy Avg. Rating:4.5 |
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Was there last year and look forward to coming back again the end of July. My son and I went there to watch the NASCAR race on a Sunday and I didn’t want to leave but the wife and younger son wanted some beach family time on our second day of vacation. We left there with some new NASCAR friends.
They have a band everyday. This is a FUN beach bar for the common person. Can’t wait to get there on the 26th of July for the race.
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 15th, 2009 at 12:41 pm From: Gastonia, NC By: s. thomas Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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HOTO's is a great place to hang out and eat and drink beer. Everyone that goes there is friendly and ready to party. ref: 15492
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 12th, 2009 at 7:07 am From: Roxboro, NC By: tp Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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We have been going to Hoto's for years. We have a blast everytime we go. The girls on the deck are very busy but always willing to get you something cold to drink. ref: 15408
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 26th, 2009 at 3:02 pm From: LORIS, SC By: the man Avg. Rating:5 |
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Personally, I love Harold's. It's a lot of fun and there's plenty of disgustingly delicious food. The cheeseburger was wonderufl, the beer was top-notch AMERICAN beer.
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 26th, 2009 at 8:49 am From: Pearisburg , VA By: rbh Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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Loved this Bar. Laid back as they come, good service. Cats on the deck I thought was a nice touch. If your over 21 and want to down a few cold ones in a relaxed local type bar, Harolds is the place to go. ref: 15136
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 28th, 2009 at 2:46 am From: Greensboro, NC By: mb Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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If you are looking for the Ritz Carlton, this aint your place. Ive been coming here for a long time and have to make a daily visit while in NMB. Best damned cheeseburger ive ever had, friendly, attentive staff that tries to make you feel at home. Most of the bad reviews that I have read were from those above the Mason-Dixon line. Guess they just dont understand how we do things down here. I would suggest a cookie cutter on restaraunt row
Greensborn,N.C. ref: 14756
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Mar 30th, 2009 at 3:08 am From: north myrtle beach, SC By: jw Avg. Rating:4.7 |
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First off, this place is what it is, a beach BAR. So all of you yuppie fathers and soccer moms must realize is it is a bar. people go to a bar to get drunk and party, remember you are at the beach. Oh and quit complaining about sitting down and not being served. There is a sign that says order food here. ref: 14382
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Oct 16th, 2008 at 2:02 pm From: Rochester, NY By: dm Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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Have been coming to Myrtle and Hoto's for many years now and I can only say everytime we all enjoy both. There is plenty of room in the dining area, and at the bar, the staff is upbeat and helpful, and the deck is a great place to relax and enjoy the live music. It it a place that has a local flavor, normal bar noise and music, not a place to go and eat dinner with a large family, or in a suit and tie. We all love it and will spend many nights there each year!!!! ref: 13082
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Aug 13th, 2008 at 8:59 pm From: Odessa, TX By: btb Avg. Rating:5 |
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Hi. I'm Tex and a long distance trucker. I've got a cottage at NMB but stay on the road most of the time. Whenever I get to NMB I hit Hoto's.. Harold, Josh, Big Bob--my kind of people. Always have a blast and been going there for the last 10 years. Food is great. Laid back atmosphere and the staff can't be beat. I'm originally from Texas and wear my hat, buckle, and boots and, needless to say I get a lot of stares, but never meet a stranger there. A great place to have a good time, have a Bud, and shoot a little pool.
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Aug 12th, 2008 at 2:28 pm From: NMB, SC By: dld Avg. Rating:3.5 |
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People. This is a bar that serves food because SC makes them do it to serve alcohol.
That said get a seat at the bar, some jalapeno poppers, a chili dawg and a couple of cold beers. Doesn't get much better. ref: 12382
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 18th, 2008 at 1:03 pm From: North Myrtle Beach, SC By: gc Avg. Rating:2.5 |
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The one guy that posted is right. It is FULL and I do mean FULL of loose cannons and power drinkers but if thats is what you like this is the place to do it. ref: 11974
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 08th, 2008 at 11:04 am From: New York, , NY By: mi Avg. Rating:1 |
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I could only review the atmosphere, because we high-tailed it outta there in a hurry!
Our family of 5, two adults and 3 teenagers, walked in it was like a scene in a badass movie. The entire place turned around and stared at us. If the music stopped playing it would've been a perfect scene!
It really puts a bad tone to Cherry Grove, an otherwise classy place. The town should do something about this. After this experience, I wouldn't let the kids walk past it to Boulineaus. ref: 11817
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 pm From: Bowling Green, OHIO By: heb Avg. Rating:2 |
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I had finished eating around 2PM and went to wash my hands. There was a line for the restrooms and a sign that read Ladies only on the Mens restroom. There were 2 other guys waiting in line and a guy wearing a staff T-shirt walked from behind the bar and told the 3 of us that there were port-a-potties for the men and those restrooms were off limits for guys. I said I just wanted to wash my hands and his reply was "Use the ocean. If I catch you going in the restroom to wash your hands you will be thrown out." I am in the process of contacting the Health Department in SC for the dirty conditions (Which includes cats walking across the tables)and for not having the proper facilities for washing hands in a business that prepares and serves food. Whether it was a one day thing or not. ref: 11543
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm From: Woodstock, GA By: dsp Avg. Rating:3.7 |
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I really liked the place. They have great a great shrimp platter.I stayed at the Pelican next door , which is really great. I hope to visit again soon. ref: 10792
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 15th, 2008 at 10:58 pm From: Pittsburgh, PA By: ejw Avg. Rating:3.3 |
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I LOVE this place, we walk to Harold's from about a half mile away pretty much every other day while visiting north myrtle. Great place to hang out on the beach and have a couple drinks while listening to some good music/ live bands/performers. Hoto's is awesome!! ref: 10656
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jan 18th, 2008 at 2:35 pm From: Mint Hill, NC By: klc Avg. Rating:4 |
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We love this place and eat and party there at least twice a week when we're in NMB area. The burgers are great, the beer is cold and you can't beat that ocean view! As for it being a little redneck, if it will keep all you pretentious yuppies from Charlotte and Raleigh out that suits the heck out of me! For families, the atmosphere on the deck is perfectly suitable during the day but at night it is more of an grown up hangout....might I suggest Chuckee Cheese?? ref: 9778
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Oct 01st, 2007 at 5:38 pm From: Myrtle Beach, SC By: jj Avg. Rating:5 |
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I've been visiting HOTO's for about 4 years now. I am very disturbed by the dork from Kernersville, NC and the idiotic review he/she left here on this website. When you went back and ordered two more beers and another soft drink it was $2 cheaper because you got a free refill on the drink dumbass! As for the food quality: did anything about the building's appearance make you think they claimed to be French Fine Dining? You are exactly the kind of person nobody wants in their vicinity so please don't got back there because I certainly will. ref: 8553
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Sep 05th, 2007 at 11:47 am From: kernersville, NC By: bhn Avg. Rating:2.2 |
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Restaurant was very crowded when we entered, finally made our way out to the patio and found a seat. Sat there for 10-15 minutes and was never approached by a waitress or bartender, so we went to the bar to order drinks and lunch. When the food came out an hour later, cheese sticks were cold and the steamed shrimp was over cooked (imagine trying to chew a good sized pencil eraser dipped in cocktail sauce). Went to the bar to get 2 beers and a coke refill and it was 8 dollars, went back later and ordered the same thing with a different bartender and it was 2 dollars less. Not enough waitresses or support staff plus one female bartender was very rude to a couple of our guests. Entertainer was good, location was great but management is obviously lacking. ref: 8102
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 20th, 2007 at 10:50 am From: raleigh, NC By: jk Avg. Rating:4.2 |
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Wonderful old time beach atmosphere........great shrimp.....beautiful view of the ocean.......and best of all great entertainment.......some of the same bands harold has at fat harolds beach club at od.........you can see the holiday band.....coastline .......several others here........i enjoyed the holiday band very ,very much!. ref: 7109
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 05th, 2007 at 3:42 pm From: Mount Gilead, NC By: kks Avg. Rating:3.2 |
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We enjoyed being able to come in right off the beach and have a cold beer in the air conditioning. We didn't order food, but it is a casual bar atmosphere and we had a good time. ref: 6731
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 21st, 2007 at 11:18 am From: AMELIA, VA By: klw Avg. Rating:5 |
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Hoto's is the greatest bar in Myrtle Meach! All of my gang has been going there for almost 20 years straight. Hoto's is our first visit when we come on vacation (every year) and we pretty much stay there all week. Back in 2005 my now husband proposed to me on the back deck. It was great! the first song on the jukebox we play every year is one by david allen coe. The food is great, the atmosphere is one of a kind, the bartenders are great. Hoto's is our favorite place anywhere, ever!. ref: 6430
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 04th, 2007 at 2:43 pm From: Raleigh, NC By: cs Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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This is place is awesome! If you are looking for a small town hang out, this is it. But best of all, it is right on the ocean. They have some of the best shrimp I have ever eaten. It is not a fancy resturant, but a locals hang out and bach bar, and if it is good enough for the locals.....!! I miss these from when I lived in Florida. It's small so you have to come early and get a seat, because it is always packed when a good band is there. They have great entertainment on Sunday afternoons. We ALWAYS go when THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND is playing. They are there the 2nd Sunday of every month during the season. Best band ever!! You always have a great time at HOTO's (as the locals call it) and The CWB!!
I Love Beach Music, The CWB, and Hotos!!!
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 28th, 2007 at 12:16 am From: Charlotte, NC By: dk Avg. Rating:1 |
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This place is a disgusting redneck bar. It is full of trash looking for trouble. The place is so dirty I can't imagine eating there. The "service" appears to be a bunch of local rednecks who bring in all of their friends to get drunk while they work. It is a real shame, great location. ref: 6064
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 22nd, 2007 at 7:08 pm From: Pittsburgh, PA By: rocky Avg. Rating:4 |
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We come to north myrtle beach all the time and Would not miss a chance to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The food is always great, but we Love the entertainment! Steve Pethel is one Great performer and All the other Big Beach Bands CANNOT BE BEAT ! HAROLD IS A GENIUS! THIS BAR RESTAURAUNT IS THE ULTIMATE OLD SCHOOL BEACH BAR... Rocky from PA. ref: 5982
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 19th, 2007 at 2:51 pm From: new york, NEW YORK By: jbc Avg. Rating:3 |
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We visited Harolds during bike week. After reading the previous good reviews we were disapointed with this place. We walked through the dimmly lit bar area and headed out to the patio. It was a beautifull day so we wanted to enjoy it. The bartender at the outside bar was quick to get us a couple of beers and take our food order. Everything behind the bar was dirty and there was a strong smell of vomit in the area. Bad start! We sat at a table and waited for our food order. It was not busy here but it took 45 minutes to get our food. There was a group of locals outside that looked like they were from a local methadone clinic. Not the nice beach atmosphere we read about in previous reviews. The food was the standard greasy stuff served in a basket. We ate and left quickly and probably won't be back. ref: 5932
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 01st, 2007 at 7:50 am From: Oak Island, NC By: ra Avg. Rating:4.5 |
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We came in on sat. Afternoon april 28 during sos. We had a ball !. The customers requested that the band be allowed to perform an extra hour and the management and staff accomodated this. They also allowed an extra half hour beyond this. It's refreshing to find a place that is willing to acede to their customers wishes. The food is awsome and reasonably priced. Because of the atmosphere created on sat., we returned on sun. The band was a family called Boys and the Babe. If anything, they were better than the one before. We will make hotos a must when we return to mb and we come often. Nowayray. ref: 5674
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 13th, 2007 at 11:25 pm From: Pearland, TX. By: ex-in texas Avg. Rating:5 |
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I LOVE THIS BAR When I lived @ the bch. it was my favorite place to be . Can't wait to come home every year to see good people, great friends,food,and music. #3rd generation coming to party with me. ref: 5421
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jan 05th, 2007 at 8:50 am From: Cary, IL By: wes Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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You need to go when the Holiday Band is there. Weekends are a blast. Been going there for the past 11 years when at the Beach on golf trips. Great day in the sun with a wonderful mix of people. ref: 4607
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Oct 29th, 2006 at 11:34 am From: Parkton, N.C. By: grumpyolman Avg. Rating:3.7 |
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This place is my idea of an on the beach resturant and bar live bands on the patio and cool people make this a must visit when on the Grand Strand. If you don't like Beach Music then you need to go elsewhere. ref: 4212
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 at 2:44 pm From: Burlington, NC By: tlh Avg. Rating:4.5 |
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If you're looking for a "hangout" type of place with good food and just your basic blue collar type people, this is it. The food is awesome, the beer is cold, the boiled shrimp are great and they have the BEST Reuben sandwich ! It's just nice to come in off the beach, not have to dress up and sit outside at the ocean with a cold beer and a pan of shrimp. ref: 3830
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Aug 29th, 2006 at 4:10 pm From: grafton, OO By: hc Avg. Rating:5 |
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My cousin and I spent a week at Harolds since we were staying next door. The burgers are the best! The bartenders and waitresses were the greatest very nice and friendly. We saw bands daily --- Coastline was the bomb! Lots of bikers that week to as it was bike week and they were all very nice. Heather ref: 3681
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Aug 07th, 2006 at 3:19 pm From: raeford, NC By: cy Avg. Rating:3.2 |
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Not a bad place to have a burger and beer.....great place for music, however, the DJ is a little off color.....have seen 4 bands there.....2 were very dissapointing......sound better on there records.....they are the Holiday Band and Lia and the Wave..........not a bad place to have a drink and listen to Beach Music....
raeford, nc ref: 3439
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 08th, 2006 at 7:47 am From: Mahopac, NY By: eo Avg. Rating:1 |
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This is NOT and I repeat NOT a family place. We went last week at 12 noon coming in off the beach and the place was full of loose cannons and power drinkers. I don't know what type of environment people think is "family" but this place is NOT one of them. We were seated 20 minutes and never got waited on, never even got a second glance, we got up and left and no one even blinked at our leaving. Not a very nice atmosphere at all. Sorry HOTOs but I really did want this to work, as you are adjacent to where we beach but NEVER again, very rough atmosphere. ref: 2966
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 05th, 2006 at 12:10 pm From: powder springs, GA By: sm Avg. Rating:3.5 |
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Great location. The seats and view are just great. I won't be able to say enough nice things about that. I've had better food but, my daughter had a blast dancing up a storm with the music. It gets a little crazy at night. Over all we enjoyed it. ref: 2896
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jun 18th, 2006 at 6:24 pm From: Cuyahoga Falls, OH By: kg Avg. Rating:5 |
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We visited HOTO's last week because of the reviews on this site. We are a family w/2 kids under 10 and there were other families present with their kids so it's not just an adult bar. Nice tables and chairs on the ocean front deck. Dress is casual (some come right off the beach). We had Burgers (I swear were 1 inch thick) fries, onion rings -that were the best I ever tasted- and a couple of cold brews. We loved it so much we had to go back the next night!!!! HOTO's will now be a part of our yearly beach experience. ref: 2702
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 15th, 2006 at 4:40 pm From: north myrtle beach, SC By: lb Avg. Rating:5 |
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Food quality and service has really improved! New furniture on the deck area has been purchased and installed. Can't wait for the artists to start appearing. ref: 2267
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 10th, 2006 at 8:31 am From: Greenville, NC By: jmh Avg. Rating:5 |
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We went for the first time yesterday. Coastline was there, what a show! We, my stepdaughter and myself, had great food, great music and met very nice people. Love everything about it, the cool chill in the air was even ok. We stopped by on our way home from a great Myrtle Beach weekend of fun. We knew Jim Quick was going to be there and took a chance that we would get to hear a little bit of great music and we did! Love it, will go again and again! ref: 2247
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Apr 03rd, 2006 at 5:23 pm From: boston, MASSACHUTSETTS By: bm Avg. Rating:5 |
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i have been coming to myrtle beach for a very long time
and i stay at the hotel right next to harold's . i love it ! i look forward to going there every year .harold's is the BEST ! plus . there hushpuppies are the best thing you will ever eat =) ref: 2230
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Mar 16th, 2006 at 7:15 am From: Graham, NC By: rmn Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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Hoto's it amazing! Great ammount of fun, perfect location. Cheeseburgers are cooked suprisingly well. Love to end the night with a couple cheap pitchers of hoto's l.i.t.!! ref: 2143
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Sep 06th, 2005 at 10:28 pm From: CHARLOTTE, N.C By: david Avg. Rating:4.8 |
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Hoto's is Great! ....Steve Pethel playing on the deck /or inside.....we Love this guy!!! his style of music and various singers are a kick! Food is very good...drink prices are also good....Fat Harold has the market cornered in Cherry grove with this place........There is no substitute !!!!!!!!!!!!! ref: 1228
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Aug 10th, 2005 at 4:22 pm From: CHARLOTTE, N.C By: dme Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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This is the place ...in Cherry Gove on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.......The suds are flowing and all the food{especially the Crab Legs} are Great>>>>>>>>! Steve Pethel is our Favorite Performer on the week-ends! This guy is a one man entertainment experience......We think this guy completes the Hotos experience..Have a Blast! ref: 1058
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jul 06th, 2005 at 4:58 pm From: Indian Trail, NC By: sr Avg. Rating:4.3 |
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My husband and I go to Harold's every time we go to the beach, which is approximately 8 to 10 times a year. We love the groups he has there for entertainment (Steve Pethel and Harlequin are our favorites). We will be at the beach for a week the end of July and guess where we will spend a lot of time? You guessed it, Harold's, the atmosphere as well as the food he has to offer is just, well, we just think it is the greatest!!
See you there,
Shirley & Tommy ref: 776
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: May 08th, 2005 at 9:38 am From: little river, SC By: mw Avg. Rating:3.8 |
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The oceanfront deck is great for for relaxing by the ocean in Cherry Grove. Entertainment was Harlequin, a great local couple who play various venues. ref: 447
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Mar 29th, 2005 at 5:17 pm From: north myrtle beach, SC By: lb Avg. Rating:3 |
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Service and the artist of the day varies greatly from day to day during peak season. Sometimes service is good, but other times, plan to go inside to complete your own order and service. Just as service varies, so do the artists and their level of skill. A great view and sometimes great music but service really is a problem. ref: 322
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jan 31st, 2005 at 3:05 pm From: Cambridge, OH By: rb Avg. Rating:3.8 |
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This is a great place to relax and have a good time. Always good entertainment on the deck.
Peel N Eat shrimp is the best here! Great food and cold beers. Very laid back atmosphere. Good if you want to kick up your heels.
Can't wait until next summer
Diane ref: 182
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Harold's on the Ocean Posted: Jan 11th, 2005 at 2:04 pm From: nmb, SC By: e&r shawn Avg. Rating:2.2 |
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This is a red neck bar. If you want a bar where you can find a fight or just stupid red necks, this is it. It's really a shame becouse it's got so much potenial. The ocean view is nice. It's obvious the owner isn't in it for the money. ref: 136
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