Water Tree Cafe Offers Fresh Takes on Classic American Cuisine

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With 1,700-plus eateries found on the 60-mile stretch of Carolina coast know as the Grand Strand, it can be hard for a new culinary addition to stand out in the crowded Myrtle Beach restaurant market. But, even with all the competition vying for attention, one relatively new restaurant off Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach — the Water Tree Cafe — is already making waves among Grand Strand residents and visitors alike.

Opened in 2018, the lunch and dinner restaurant near The Market Common features an American fare-filled menu overseen by Chef Philomena Mazzochetti, a graduate of Philadelphia’s The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. Food offerings include a range of light, eclectic lunch selections, as well as a number of fresh and unique dinner entrees. Further, to complement the cuisine, the Water Tree Cafe features an impressive selection of craft beers, fine wines, espresso drinks and bubble teas.

Next time you and your hungry crew are looking for some unique lunch or dinner fare, consider these signature entrees from Water Tree Cafe:

Pan Seared Beef Medallions featuring filet of beef, sautéed spinach, red skin mashed potatoes and a demi glace
Chicken Piccata with sautéed chicken, lemon, capers, white wine butter sauce and linguini
Homemade Pierogi with sautéed onions and butter
Loaded Mac 'n' Cheese with Cajun chicken, bell pepper, bacon and cheddar
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with toasted sesame seeds, bell pepper, Asian slaw and a sesame soy vinaigrette
Apple Cider Pork Chops featuring bone-in pork chop, apple bacon chutney, creamy grits and an apple cider demi glace

The restaurant’s sandwich menu also features a number of unique offerings, including:

BBQ Tofu Veggie Wrap with fried tofu, mango Asian slaw and bell pepper
Buffalo Chicken Wrap with buffalo chicken breast, mixed greens and blue cheese crumbles
Pork Belly Tacos with Korean barbecue sauce, mango Asian slaw and bar bun

Beyond Burgers and Steak Burgers with unique toppings available such as avocado, roasted red pepper, mango slaw, fried egg and onion rings

Tasty appetizer offerings include:

Fried Pickles with chipotle ranch
Onion Rings with Cajun aioli
Fried Cheesesteak Pierogi with sriracha ketchup
Loaded Steak Fries with cheddar, bacon and chipotle ranch
Fried Tofu with pineapple soy sauce
Mini Crab Cakes with mango curry aioli

To check out the Water Tree Cafe’s full menu, visit thewatertreecafe.com.

After enjoying some of the best food the Grand Strand has to offer, head back to your comfortable accommodations and wide-ranging amenities at The Cottages at North Beach Plantation to rest up for more memorable experiences in the Myrtle Beach area. Book your getaway at The Cottages at North Beach Plantation today — and start planning some fun in the South Caro