📍 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina • 3 Stores • 6 on the Grand Strand • 2026
Cook Out Myrtle Beach SC — 3 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)
Cook Out has 3 restaurants with Myrtle Beach addresses — 1800 N Kings Hwy near the oceanfront, 174 Fresh Dr in Carolina Forest and 100 Loyola Dr on the South Strand — plus 3 more within 16 miles in Conway and North Myrtle Beach.
Horry County’s first Cook Out opened in Conway in 2013. Most stores open 10:30 AM and close 3 AM, 4 AM Fri–Sat. Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide lists every Cook Out in and around Myrtle Beach with addresses from Cook Out’s store locator, one-tap directions, which store is closest to your hotel or neighborhood, late-night hours for beach-week crowds, and what to order.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), WMBF News, My Horry News
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Myrtle Beach?
Three Cook Out stores carry a Myrtle Beach address: 1800 N Kings Hwy (29577), 174 Fresh Dr in Carolina Forest (29579) and 100 Loyola Dr on the South Strand (29588). Cook Out’s locator labels the Loyola Dr store “Surfside Beach,” but its mailing address is Myrtle Beach.
Three more stores are within about 16 miles: two in Conway (2480 US Hwy 501 and 1629 Church St) and one in North Myrtle Beach (205 US-17). That makes six Cook Outs across the Grand Strand and Conway, all in Horry County.
If you are staying on the oceanfront in central Myrtle Beach, Kings Hwy is the closest. Carolina Forest residents and anyone near International Drive should use Fresh Dr. South Strand visitors in Surfside Beach, Socastee and Garden City should head to Loyola Dr off US-17 Bypass.
South Carolina has 52 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026; see the South Carolina guide for the full list.
Every Cook Out in Myrtle Beach: Addresses & Directions
Addresses below come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026). Each card has a Google Maps directions button. Distances are approximate straight-line miles from central Myrtle Beach.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | 3 | Myrtle Beach | US-17 Business (Kings Hwy) • US-17 Bypass • International Dr |
| Nearby Cook Out locations | 3 | Conway, North Myrtle Beach | US-501 • SC-22 • US-17 North • SC-31 |
1. Myrtle Beach — 3 Cook Out locations
Myrtle Beach’s three stores spread along the main north–south corridors: Kings Highway (US-17 Business) near the hotels, US-17 Bypass on the South Strand, and the Carolina Forest area west of the Intracoastal Waterway via US-501 and International Drive.
Cook Out Myrtle Beach – Kings Hwy
1800 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
N Kings Hwy around 18th Ave N, in a former Burger King (about 1 mi from center)
Cook Out Myrtle Beach – Fresh Dr
174 Fresh Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Carolina Forest, just off International Dr (about 5 mi)
Cook Out Surfside Beach – Loyola Dr
100 Loyola Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
South Strand off US-17 Bypass, near Target and Lowe’s (about 7 mi)
2. Nearby Cook Out locations — 3 Cook Out locations
Conway is inland up US-501, home to Coastal Carolina University and the Horry County seat. North Myrtle Beach sits up US-17 toward the North Carolina line.
Cook Out Conway – US-501
2480 US Hwy 501, Conway, SC 29526
US-501 near Coastal Carolina University, about 9 mi inland
Cook Out Conway – Church St
1629 Church St, Conway, SC 29526
Church St (Business 501) in Conway, about 15 mi
Cook Out North Myrtle Beach
205 US-17, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
On US-17 in North Myrtle Beach, about 16 mi north
Which Myrtle Beach Cook Out Is Closest to Me?
Central and oceanfront Myrtle Beach: Kings Hwy. Carolina Forest and the US-501 corridor: Fresh Dr. Surfside, Socastee, Garden City and Market Common: Loyola Dr. Use the table to match your area.
| If you are in… | Closest Cook Out | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanfront hotels / downtown Myrtle Beach | 1800 N Kings Hwy | Kings Hwy (US-17 Business) |
| Broadway at the Beach / Coastal Grand Mall area | 1800 N Kings Hwy | US-17 Bypass to 21st Ave N, then Kings Hwy |
| Carolina Forest / International Dr | 174 Fresh Dr | International Dr or Carolina Forest Blvd |
| Tanger Outlets on US-501 | 1800 N Kings Hwy or 174 Fresh Dr | Similar distance either way |
| Market Common / airport area | 100 Loyola Dr | US-17 Bypass south |
| Surfside Beach / Garden City | 100 Loyola Dr | US-17 Bypass north |
| Socastee (SC-544, SC-707) | 100 Loyola Dr | SC-544 to US-17 Bypass |
| Coastal Carolina University | 2480 US Hwy 501, Conway | US-501 east |
| Downtown Conway | 1629 Church St, Conway | Church St (Business 501) |
| North Myrtle Beach / Barefoot Landing / Little River | 205 US-17, North Myrtle Beach | US-17 north |
When Did Cook Out Come to Myrtle Beach?
Cook Out reached Horry County in 2013 with a Conway store near Coastal Carolina University, then opened in a former Burger King on Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach a few months later. The chain has since grown to six stores around the Grand Strand.
2013 — Conway first: Horry County’s first Cook Out opened in Conway near Coastal Carolina University, according to My Horry News.
2013–2014 — Kings Highway: Months later, Cook Out converted a former Burger King on Kings Highway in the City of Myrtle Beach into its second Horry County store.
2014 — South Strand and Carolina Forest plans: My Horry News reported plans for more area stores, including the South Strand along US-17 Bypass between Myrtle Beach and Surfside, and a future Carolina Forest location.
May 2024 — Carolina Forest under construction: WMBF News reported construction at 174 Fresh Dr, just off International Drive.
October 2026 — six stores: Cook Out’s locator lists Kings Hwy, Fresh Dr, Loyola Dr, North Myrtle Beach and two Conway stores, US-501 and Church St.
Cook Out itself was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves, and the Grand Strand’s steady stream of North Carolina visitors made Myrtle Beach a natural market.
Which Roads Lead to Cook Out in Myrtle Beach?
Every Grand Strand Cook Out sits on or just off US-17, US-17 Bypass or US-501, the three roads most visitors already drive. Here is how they line up.
| Road | Cook Out on or near it | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| US-17 Business (Kings Hwy) | 1800 N Kings Hwy | Closest to oceanfront hotels; slow in summer traffic |
| US-17 Bypass | 100 Loyola Dr (South Strand) | Faster than Kings Hwy for South Strand trips |
| US-17 North | 205 US-17, North Myrtle Beach | Toward Barefoot Landing and Little River |
| US-501 | 2480 US Hwy 501, Conway; Fresh Dr via Carolina Forest | Main road in from I-95 and Conway |
| Business 501 (Church St) | 1629 Church St, Conway | Downtown Conway side |
| SC-22 (Conway Bypass) | Conway stores | Links the Conway area to US-17 North |
Coming in from I-95 on US-501 through Conway, the US-501 store near Coastal Carolina University is the first Cook Out you reach. Leaving the beach on a Sunday, it is also the last easy stop before the long inland drive.
Is There a Cook Out Near Coastal Carolina University?
Yes. The Conway store at 2480 US Hwy 501 is near Coastal Carolina University, and the Church St store is in downtown Conway. Both are popular late-night stops for CCU students.
Coastal Carolina University The US-501 Conway store is the closest Cook Out to campus and Brooks Stadium; Fresh Dr in Carolina Forest is the next nearest.
Grand Strand Medical Center The 82nd Parkway hospital is closest to the Fresh Dr store in Carolina Forest, a short drive for night-shift staff.
Conway Medical Center Church St and US-501 in Conway are both short drives.
Market Common The former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base area is a quick run up US-17 Bypass to Loyola Dr.
Broadway at the Beach & the Boardwalk Kings Hwy is the late-night stop after the boardwalk, SkyWheel or a Pelicans game.
North Myrtle Beach & Barefoot Landing 205 US-17 covers the north end of the Strand.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Myrtle Beach?
Cook Out stores typically open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and 4 AM Friday–Saturday. Hours vary by store and season, so check the locator or Google Maps before a late run, especially for the South Strand and North Myrtle Beach stores.
| Day | Typical open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | About 3:00 AM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM | About 4:00 AM |
| Holidays | Varies | Varies by store |
Cook Out is a drive-thru and walk-up chain; most stores have no indoor dining. On summer weekends, Bike Week in May and big festival weekends, expect long lines at the beach-side stores after 10 PM. The Conway stores are often quicker when the Strand is packed.
For the chain-wide picture, see our Cook Out hours guide.
Cook Out Myrtle Beach Menu and Prices (2026)
The best value is the Cookout Tray: one entrée, two sides and a drink for about $7.39–$7.99. It is one of the cheapest full meals in a beach town known for tourist prices.
Choose a burger, barbecue, chicken, hot dog or quesadilla entrée, then pick two sides like fries, hushpuppies, onion rings, Cajun fries or a corn dog. Swap the drink for a milkshake for a small upcharge.
- Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, 40+ flavors
- Cheerwine and Cheerwine floats
- Cash and cards accepted
Feeding a beach-house crowd? Split the order between two cars, and avoid the 11 PM–1 AM rush. Full lists: tray menu, milkshake menu, sides, drinks and the main Cook Out menu.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Myrtle Beach Food Favorites?
Cook Out wins on price and late hours; local spots win on seafood and beach atmosphere. Many visitors do Calabash-style seafood for dinner and Cook Out for the 1 AM run.
| Option | Best for | Why pick Cook Out instead |
|---|---|---|
| River City Cafe | Sit-down local burgers | Cheaper and open much later |
| Calabash-style seafood buffets | Fried shrimp and fish dinners | Far cheaper quick meal |
| Boardwalk hot dog stands | Classic beach snacks | Full tray with two sides for under $8 |
| Whataburger / national chains | Familiar burgers | 40+ shakes, hushpuppies, Cheerwine |
For a family of four, four Cookout Trays come to roughly $30–$32 before tax, which is hard to beat anywhere near the beach.
More Cook Out Guides Near Myrtle Beach
The nearest Cook Out guides are Florence inland, Wilmington up the coast and the full South Carolina guide.
Florence: I-95 and I-20 stores in the Florence guide.
Wilmington: North Carolina coast stores in the Wilmington guide.
Columbia: Midlands stores in the Columbia guide.
South Carolina: All 52 stores in the South Carolina guide.
Lumberton: I-95 in North Carolina in the Lumberton guide.
All locations: Every state in the locations finder.
Cook Out Myrtle Beach FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out locations are in Myrtle Beach?
Three stores have Myrtle Beach addresses: 1800 N Kings Hwy, 174 Fresh Dr in Carolina Forest and 100 Loyola Dr on the South Strand, which Cook Out’s locator labels Surfside Beach. Three more are nearby: 2480 US Hwy 501 and 1629 Church St in Conway, and 205 US-17 in North Myrtle Beach, for six in the area.
Which Cook Out is closest to the Myrtle Beach oceanfront?
1800 N Kings Hwy, around 18th Ave N, is the closest to central oceanfront hotels and the boardwalk. It occupies a former Burger King on Kings Highway (US-17 Business). From South Strand hotels in Surfside or Garden City, 100 Loyola Dr off US-17 Bypass is closer.
Is there a Cook Out in Carolina Forest?
Yes. The Carolina Forest store is at 174 Fresh Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, just off International Drive. WMBF News reported construction there in May 2024, and it is now listed as open on Cook Out’s locator. It is the closest store for Carolina Forest and the US-501 corridor.
Is there a Cook Out in Surfside Beach?
The South Strand store at 100 Loyola Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 is listed as Surfside Beach on Cook Out’s locator. It sits off US-17 Bypass near Target and Lowe’s, between Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, and is the closest store for Socastee, Garden City and Market Common.
Is there a Cook Out in North Myrtle Beach?
Yes, at 205 US-17, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, about 16 miles north of central Myrtle Beach. It is the closest store for Barefoot Landing, Cherry Grove and Little River visitors.
What time does Cook Out close in Myrtle Beach?
Most Cook Out stores open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and season, so confirm the specific Myrtle Beach, Conway or North Myrtle Beach store on the locator before a late-night trip.
Is there a Cook Out near Coastal Carolina University?
Yes. The Conway store at 2480 US Hwy 501 is near Coastal Carolina University, and a second Conway store is at 1629 Church St (Business 501). Conway’s first Cook Out, opened in 2013, was Horry County’s first.
How much is a Cookout Tray in Myrtle Beach?
A Cookout Tray, one entrée with two sides and a drink, costs about $7.39–$7.99, and a Jr. Tray starts around $5.29. Milkshakes run about $3.99 with 40+ flavors. Prices can vary a little by store, but they are similar across all six Grand Strand stores.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Myrtle Beach
Pick Kings Hwy for the oceanfront, Fresh Dr for Carolina Forest or Loyola Dr for the South Strand, then tap for directions.