As temperatures drop, don’t let the chill deter you from exploring these fantastic restaurants accessible by your center-console boat.
Captain Archie’s
Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) can be frustrating, especially when you have to deal with bridge traffic and then decide where to dine once your day on the water wraps up.
Captain Archie’s, located at Cherry Grove Marina in North Myrtle Beach, ranks among the finest waterfront dining destinations in South Carolina, beloved by both locals and travelers. Open every day of the week, the venue offers live outdoor performances, delicious food, and a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. The Main Stage provides a view of the lively Skeleton Bar and outdoor pavilion, featuring an impressive lineup of live music including blues, country, southern rock, and beach music, inviting guests to enjoy a dance.
The menu features homemade lunch specials on weekdays, such as country fried steak, homemade lasagna, pork chops, mac and cheese, and the highly popular fish and chips. Happy hour snacks include boneless chicken wings, fish bites, island shrimp, and a mouthwatering, bone-in pork shank served with BBQ sauce and coleslaw. A visit to Captain Archie’s is incomplete without indulging in fried pickles and soft pretzels, paired with a cold beer or your favorite drink.
On the topic of drinks, Captain Archie’s is known for its uniquely named cocktails. While we may all recognize a Tequila Sunrise, have you encountered a Frisky Parrott, Bonnie Mae, or Surrender the Booty? The notorious Surrender the Booty features generous measures of Don Q passion fruit rum, Don Q coconut rum, along with cranberry and pineapple juices.
Their website offers comprehensive details about events, along with GPS coordinates for their location: 33°5115N 78°397W.
For docking and a wide range of marine services, reach out to Cherry Grove Marina. This convenient and enjoyable spot is perfect for local, transient, and long-term boaters, situated just north of the Captain Archie McLauchlin (Little River) Swing Bridge. They provide wet docks with water and electricity, along with services like travel lifts, bottom painting, and urgent haul-outs.
Captain Archie’s, 2200 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
www.captainarchies.com
El Siboney
Key West serves as a boater’s dream destination, whether for deep-sea fishing, a high-speed run along the Intracoastal from Miami or chartering a luxury catamaran with loved ones. If you’re in Key West and seeking an exotic culinary experience but lack the time to make the 90-mile trip to Cuba, El Siboney restaurant awaits.
Nestled in Old Town, merely a mile from Conch Harbor Marina and Galleon Marina and within a short stroll from bustling Duval Street, this Cuban restaurant is the real deal, offering beloved Cuban dishes such as chicken enchiladas, pulled pork sandwiches, Ropa Vieja, coconut shrimp, and more. Be sure not to miss their Paella Valenciana for a delightful experience!
Awarded Key West’s “Best Cuban Restaurant” each year since 1993, El Siboney is a family-run establishment that has been satisfying diners since 2004, presenting affordable prices for its patrons.
The term Siboney derives from the name of the native people inhabiting Cuba prior to 1492, before Spanish conquistadores subjugated them. Many indigenous Cubans perished due to Spanish brutality as well as diseases they introduced, such as measles, syphilis, and smallpox, which locals had never encountered.
Restaurant El Siboney boasts an impressive selection of both domestic and international beers, including PALMA Cerveza, a Cuban brew. They also serve a refreshing sangria available in various sizes.
After enjoying your Cuban feast, don’t forget to grab a container of their hot sauce and a souvenir cap to remember your visit for your next trip.
El Siboney Restaurant, 900 Catherine St, Key West, FL 33040
www.elsiboneyrestaurant.com