Pittsburgh-based Restaurant Opens Local on The Water

Add Local On The Water, a Pittsburgh-based restaurant, as another happy and insured Sanders business!

The hometown favorite, Local Bar and Kitchen, always wanted to create a bar and restaurant that locals can lean on for good food, good drinks, and good times. Now imagine Local Bar and Kitchen with beautiful water views.

Local On The Water, opened its first out-of-state location in North Myrtle Beach on 13th Avenue North. Right next door? A taco joint going by the Steel Cactus. Both operated by David Stebbins, a businessman living in the community.

“We had an opportunity,” Stebbins said. “About two-and-a-half years ago – this property itself had been empty for seven years when we got it – and it just kind of fell into our laps, right place, right time. We decided to put two locations in here and for the last two years we’ve been plugging away and getting ready to open.”

The menu is a mix of Southern-American and Northern dishes. 

“I’m originally from Rhode Island, so seafood is a very big opportunity with us,” Stebbins said. “So I took everything that I liked as a kid, everything that I liked growing up, and stuff that I’ve always liked, and put a twist on it.” 

One specialty is the hot buttered lobster roll, which goes for $15. “We bring in our fresh lobster daily, we steam it daily, we poach it in butter on a New England-style hot dog roll, it’s seared with a little butter and then we serve it with our house hand-cut fries or cole slaw,” he said. “Realistically in an opening, you’re kind of looking to see what sells and what doesn’t and you try to make opportunities to switch stuff around. But there’s not one item that’s not selling.” Other popular dishes include shrimp scampi, pizza, mussels, seafood fritters and burgers.

With live music 7 days a week, free boat docking and the perfect spot to see the sunset, you're guaranteed to enjoy your time here. Local on the Water has a menu full of delicious food and 3 bars ready for any drink you want in your hand. Sit inside or out and be entertained at this North Myrtle getaway during the day or dancing late into the night. We are a perfect location for special events and groups. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by!