DiningTuesday, November 3
O.A.K. Prime's Chef Jerrett King earns a second Michelin recommendation
The Morning Myrtle Beach team
O.A.K. Prime is the Grand Strand's only honoree in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The restaurant at 4210 River Oaks Drive kept its Recommended distinction, according to Executive Chef Jerrett King, who attended the unveiling. The Post and Courier reports the guide highlighted its angus beef, grilled with a Pittsburgh-style charred crust.
265restaurants honored across 44 culinary categories
King says O.A.K. Prime was the only restaurant representing the Myrtle Beach area.
Source: myhorrynews.com
- Ceremony: Oct. 21 at the Pinnacle in Nashville
- Guests: more than 4,500
- South Carolina: 28 recommendations, three with stars
“Now it’s time to put the pedal to the metal and take the next step to earn a MICHELIN star.”
King worked his way up from Dirty Don's Oyster Bar to Fire & Smoke and has co-owned O.A.K. Prime since 2022. He says he'll keep working with local farmers, ranchers, fishermen and other purveyors rather than big food supply companies.
King's restaurant has now won the honor two years running
- 2022King becomes co-owner of O.A.K. Prime.
- 2025O.A.K. Prime earns its first Michelin recommendation.
- Oct. 21O.A.K. Prime repeats the honor at the Nashville ceremony.
Sources: Post and Courier, myhorrynews.com
Sources: Post and Courier, myhorrynews.com