Restaurant
Unclaimed profileRipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar
Myrtle Beach, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at RipTydz Oceanfront Grille & Rooftop Bar is broad and built for volume without feeling generic. Cocktails span margaritas, mojitos, frozen Arctic Blasts, and premium specialties like the Millionaire Margarita and Patron Paloma. Local beer is a highlight, with taps from Grand Strand Brewing and New South Brewing, plus a rotating handle. Happy hour pricing is aggressive across cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits. Wine leans on Barefoot by the glass and a modest bottle list, while non-alcoholic options focus on frozen daiquiris and kids' drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Riptydz IPA from Grand Strand Brewing, a local West Coast-style IPA at 7.2% ABV. For a cocktail, the Millionaire Margarita layers reposado tequila with Grand Marnier. If you want something frozen, the Banana Colada mixes Ole Smokey banana whiskey with pineapple and pina colada mix.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a wide drink menu with local beer, frozen cocktails, and happy hour specials. Beer drinkers interested breweries will find several options. Families will appreciate the non-alcoholic daiquiris and kids' smoothie options.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a strong draw for discounted cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits. The football menu adds shot and bucket specials during games.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour signature cocktails are $7.00 cash or $7.28 card. House wine is $5.00 cash or $5.20 card. Draft beer and domestic bottles are $4.00 cash or $4.16 card. House liquors are $4.00 cash or $4.16 card.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list leans heavily on local breweries, with multiple taps from Grand Strand Brewing and New South Brewing. The cocktail menu is unusually segmented, covering margaritas, mojitos, frozen drinks, martinis, shots, and premium specialties. A rotating tap and mid-shelf floater upgrades add flexibility.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, with dedicated sections for margaritas, mojitos, frozen Arctic Blasts, Rip' N Chillerz, Mega Mason, Rock-Tails, Rip-Tinis, shots, and premium specialties. Named selections include the Riptydz Margarita, Millionaire Margarita, Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita, Paloma Margarita, and Patron Paloma. Flavor customization is available for margaritas and frozen drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple distinct cocktail categories, from frozen drinks to premium specialties, give the list unusual range for a beachfront restaurant.
- — Happy hour pricing at $7.00 cash for signature cocktails like the Maple Old Fashion adds value without narrowing the menu.
Standout selections
- — Millionaire Margarita: reposado tequila, lime juice, sweet & sour, topped with Grand Marnier.
- — Patron Paloma: Patron Silver Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, topped with soda water.
- — Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita: Dulce Vida jalapeno pineapple tequila, strawberry puree, jalapeno, sour mix, lime juice.
- — Banana Colada: Ole Smokey banana whiskey, pineapple juice, pina colada mix, served frozen.
Pricing: Happy hour signature cocktails $7.00 cash / $7.28 card.
Wine
Wine is available by the glass and bottle, with red, white, and sparkling options. By the glass, Barefoot Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and White Zinfandel are listed. Bottle selections include Apothic Pinot Noir, Louis Martini Cabernet, Prophecy Red Blend, William Hill Chardonnay, and Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc. Prosecco is the sparkling option.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour house wine at $5.00 cash covers seven varietals, including Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and White Zinfandel.
- — Bottle options extend beyond the by-the-glass list with Apothic Pinot Noir, Louis Martini Cabernet, and William Hill Chardonnay.
Standout selections
- — Apothic Pinot Noir: red wine by the bottle.
- — William Hill Chardonnay: white wine by the bottle.
- — Prosecco: Wine Stream, Tampa, FL; sparkling wine at 12% ABV.
Pricing: Happy hour house wine $5.00 cash / $5.20 card.
Beer
The beer program is deep, with bottled options including Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Corona, and Stella Artois, plus 6-bottle domestic or import buckets. Draft includes local beers from Grand Strand Brewing and New South Brewing, alongside regional and national brands. A rotating tap is available.
Menu strengths
- — Local representation is strong, with Riptydz Golden Ale, Riptydz IPA, and Airbrush from Grand Strand Brewing, plus Dirty Myrtle and Java the Nut from New South Brewing.
- — A rotating beer tap adds an element of change to the draft list.
- — Happy hour pricing at $4.00 cash covers select drafts and domestic bottles.
Standout selections
- — Riptydz IPA: Grand Strand Brewing, SC; West Coast IPA, 7.2% ABV.
- — Dirty Myrtle: New South Brewing, SC; Double IPA, 8.9% ABV.
- — Airbrush: Grand Strand Brewing, SC; Hazy IPA, 6.5% ABV.
- — Tropicalia IPA: Creature Comforts Brewing, Athens, GA; American IPA, 6.6% ABV.
Pricing: Happy hour draft beer $4.00 cash / $4.16 card for Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Coors Light, Land Shark, and Yuengling; domestic bottles also $4.00/$4.16.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options center on frozen Virgin Daiquiris in Strawberry, Pina Colada, Lime, Peach, Mango, Watermelon, and Raspberry flavors. The menu also notes to ask the server about N/A options. Kids can upgrade to the Riptydz Shark Sipper, served in a shark sipper or as a smoothie.
Menu strengths
- — Seven Virgin Daiquiri flavors provide a non-alcoholic counterpart to the frozen cocktail list.
- — The Riptydz Shark Sipper gives kids a dedicated soft beverage option in multiple flavors.
Standout selections
- — Virgin Daiquiri: available in Strawberry, Pina Colada, Lime, Peach, Mango, Watermelon, and Raspberry flavors.
- — Riptydz Shark Sipper: kids soft beverage upgrade served in a shark sipper or as a smoothie; flavors include Strawberry, Raspberry, Pina Colada, Peach, Watermelon, Mango.
Spirits
Named spirits include Lunazul blanco tequila, Tito's handmade vodka, Crown Royal, Jameson Irish whiskey, Maker's Mark, Grey Goose, Patron Silver Tequila, and Bacardi Silver Rum. Happy hour house liquors are $4.00 cash or $4.16 card. The football menu offers Fireball, Rumplemintz, Jager, and Jameson shots.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour house liquors at $4.00 cash offer a low-cost entry point.
- — Mid-shelf and top-shelf floaters are available for an additional charge on mojitos, Arctic Blasts, Rip' N Chillerz, Mega Mason, and Rock-Tails.
Standout selections
- — House Liquors: happy hour house liquors at $4.00 cash / $4.16 card.
- — Jameson: Irish whiskey shot available on football menu.
Pricing: Happy hour House Liquors $4.00 cash / $4.16 card.
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