MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Guy Fieri is scheduled to make a late official visit to Downtown Flavortown at Myrtle Beach Mall on Sept. 10, three months after the restaurant, bar and arcade first opened to the public. The public ribbon-cutting is set for 5:30 p.m. outside the mall, giving fans a chance to see the Food Network personality in person.
The event is meant to formally mark the opening of the 50,000-square-foot venue. Fieri said the concept is about bringing people together with food, drinks and entertainment, and the Myrtle Beach stop adds a public celebration to a launch that already drew strong crowds in June.
What Visitors Can Expect
Downtown Flavortown will not be operating as a normal restaurant that evening. The venue will be closed to regular customers, with access limited to special guests such as selected first responders, contest winners and invited VIPs.
The space itself is built around a mix of dining and entertainment. It features signature dishes associated with Fieri, including Trash Can Nachos and Bacon Mac-N-Cheeseburgers, along with modern and vintage arcade games, duckpin bowling and the Freaky Tiki Bar. The location also includes event space for up to 80 people and seating for 460.
How The Venue Came Together
The Myrtle Beach location is the second Downtown Flavortown, following the original in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. FACE Amusement partnered on the project, and the company also owns Myrtle Beach Mall, making the restaurant and entertainment complex part of a broader push to turn the site into a destination for locals and visitors.
FACE CEO Bucky Mabe said the response since the June 2 opening has been strong and that the ribbon cutting is a way to recognize the people who helped bring the project to life. Fieri, who hosts and produces Food Network shows including Diners, Drive-Ins and DivesGuy’s Grocery Games and Flavortown Food Fight, said he is looking forward to celebrating with the community.
When It Reopens
After the Sept. 10 ribbon cutting, Downtown Flavortown is set to return to normal operations on Sept. 11. That means the public will be able to visit again the next day at the Myrtle Beach Mall site on North Kings Highway.
For readers planning a trip, the most important thing to note is the one-night closure tied to the celebration. Anyone hoping to stop in on Sept. 10 should expect the venue to be closed except for the invited guests taking part in the official event.
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