Budget Eats In Myrtle Beach For Under $15

Some people like to shop when they visit Myrtle Beach. Others prefer catching some rays and waves. But one thing every visitor looks for while on vacation is some quality food. Feeding the entire family can come at a high price, but it doesn't have to in Myrtle Beach. Listed below are some of our favorite Myrtle Beach restaurants serving satisfying meals under $15 per person.

Feast on one of the best beach burgers you've ever had the privilege of eating at River City Cafe. This is the kind of place where it's okay (encouraged, even) to throw your empty peanut shells on the ground. Offering an array of your favorite American fare, River City's burgers, sandwiches, fries and salads are prepared fresh every day. The restaurant's rustic ambience allows for a comfortable dining experience, and tourists and locals alike love identifying the vintage license plates lining the walls. So bring the kids out for a fun meal on the beach. Classic burgers include the Bacon Burger, the Chili Cheese Burger, the Jalapeno Cheeseburger and the tasty namesake R.C. Burger. Burgers range in price from $3.99-$6.99. Visit any of their 7 locations, located on the Grand Strand and beyond.

Formerly called the Filling Station, Home Plate Sports Grill remains a favorite buffet-style restaurant for hungry tourists and Myrtle Beach residents. Now at its new location at 1913 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Home Plate is known for its bargain All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet, offered on a daily basis. For just $5.75 ($3.99 for kids 12 and under)per person, families can load up on pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches, salad and variety of side items. Filling and delicious, make Home Plate one of your family's Myrtle Beach traditions. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, and their spacious dining room features overhead HDTV screens and arcade games. For more information, call 843-626-9435.

K&W Cafeterias has been a Southern staple since 1937. With locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, the K&W name has come to reflect quality, homemade cooking at an extremely affordable price. The Myrtle Beach location at 7900 North Kings Highway, offers meals all day long, with special options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat as much or as little as you want, most items are served a la carte. A family of 4 can eat at K&W for under $25 total (featuring everything from eggs and Belgian waffles to mac and cheese and fried chicken), but if you want to splurge just a little, try their Seafood Platter served all day on Fridays for $7.99 a plate. For more information, call 843-449-1442.

Your search for some finger-lickin' good bar-b-que shouldn't be too hard if you take our advice. Stop by Big D's BBQ Barn at 350 George Bishop Parkway and enjoy all-you-can eat BBQ lunch, served with Big D's signature sauce. The restaurant also features a special which includes your choice of meat, two veggies and a side of bread. The average meal will cost you about $12.50 a plate. A small price to pay for such delicious food. For more information, call 843-236-4666.

There's nothing better or more filling than a little comfort food on your Myrtle Beach vacation. For cheap eats, check out Sam's Corner near Pawley's Island. Sam's offers crowd-pleasing favorites like cheeseburgers and footlong hot dogs 24 hours a day. A fan of the deep-fryer, the restaurant dishes up a mean serving of fries and onion rings. Remember to bring your dollar bills, Sam's Corner is a cash-only business. The average meal will cost you $5 a pop. Located at 12036 Ocean Highway. For more information, call 843-235-3741.