Local Flavors Shine: Crystal Coast's Sandcastle Bar and Grille Debuts New Menu with Homegrown Ingredients

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This Memorial Day weekend, the Sandcastle Bar and Grille on the Crystal Coast is introducing new menu items. Brothers Jon and Brian Williams, who are from the area, have collaborated with Matthew Miller, an experienced bartender from Seanachai Whiskey and Cocktail Bar on Johns Island, to enhance the restaurant's offerings. They aim to incorporate local ingredients into their dishes, emphasizing flavors from the Emerald Isle.

The Sandcastle Bar and Grille's menu showcases coastal cuisine with innovative twists, reflecting the Williams brothers' local heritage. A recent preview highlighted dishes that utilize ingredients sourced from the Lowcountry, including seafood from Cherry Point and produce from nearby farms. The restaurant supports local and sustainable sourcing through its partnership with the SC Aquarium’s Good Catch Program, which ensures that a significant portion of their seafood is sourced responsibly.

The restaurant has also introduced weekly dinner specials during Island Nights, featuring limited-time dishes and live music by Nick Kelley on the steel drums, enhancing the poolside dining experience. The Sandcastle Grille has updated its service model to include QR code-based ordering and notifications via the Toast app when orders are ready. Additionally, a new light bites menu is available at the bar from 4-7 p.m.