Ducks

This is an institution in Ocean Drive (the heart of North Myrtle Beach). The other review talked about the food and service. The one time I've eaten there it was fine. But, it's mostly a party bar for shaggers and beach lovers. So, it's calling card is not the dinning experience. So, I give it a solid five stars for what it is: a good time beach bar that caters to the shag crowd. That said, as with most bars, timing is everything. When the crowd is right and/or they have a great band, the place is rockin'. Other times it may be so-so. In the end, it's always worth checking out Ducks if you're staying in NMB.

There are two sections of Ducks: the dance club, and then the restaurant.

When we walked in there were no other people in the restaurant.  We did arrive a little late for a typical dinner but most places at the beach are still open and lively at these hours.

We sat at the bar and ordered quickly.  All of their seafood is fried.  I didn't think this would be a problem but when my food arrived I took the scallops out of the breading and tried to avoid the fried parts at all cost.  I was unable to stomach the oysters.  The woman told us that the scallops are frozen, the oysters are local and fresh, maybe that's why I disliked the taste of them.  I beg to differ here: we spent almost 1 week at the beach and I devoured all types of local seafood (fish and shellfish) and did not have any reactions to any other seafood.

Typically if you have an issue with part of your meal they'll either offer to make you something else, or take it off the check.  This wasn't the case here, either.  We couldn't leave fast enough and we will never return.