The Original Hamburger Joe’s opened right after Hurricane Hugo on October 11, 1989 by Joe Brooks. He started out in 1972 with a chain of successful seafood restaurants (220 Seafood) in NC & VA. He came to the beach in 1978 and opened White Point Seafood Restaurant which is now the site of The House of Blues at Barefoot Landing. In the mid-80’s, Joe wanted to offer casual fine dining to beach and golf enthusiasts, so he opened Joe’s Bar & Grill. Having the name, ‘Bar & Grill’, many thought it was a burger joint, so Joe said let’s open a burger joint! An old-fashioned burger joint and call it Hamburger Joe’s. Running 3 successful restaurants in the early 90’s brought buyers for White Point and Joe’s Bar & Grill. Joe now has just the one Hamburger Joe’s in North Myrtle Beach and a 2nd location in Surfside Beach owned & operated by Tony Cherney and family. Mid-way through our 27th season, Joe and his crew assure you that we will do everything to see you and serve you in the next 30 years to come!
