The food must be inspected by a rabbi trained in “Kashtur,” the word of origin for kosher, the mixing of meat and dairy is forbidden, and even fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed and cleaned before consumption.
“In places like New York and Miami, there are so many kosher restaurants and places where you can get it,” Garby said. “We have heard of people who come here on vacation, and they have to bring their own pots and pans from home to make their own meals.”
The shawarma sandwich is a popular item at Pita Bar.
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In addition to helping visitors maintain their kosher dining habits, Pita Bar also hopes to introduce foodies new to the scene to an ancient form of dining that is increasingly trending.
“You don’t have to be Jewish to like it,” Garby said. “This is new to Myrtle Beach, and we want to welcome everybody to try it.”
Pita Bar’s menu options include schnitzel and shawarma, a rotisserie-style pit that slow roasts chicken and lamb that is shaved off into a bowl or onto a fresh pita or laffa (a baguette-style roll) and topped with your choice of fresh veggies and sides. The list of toppings features more than a dozen sauces, including popular items hummus and baba ganoush, roasted eggplant blended with spices and lightly fried.
“This is why I married my husband,” joked Anna Garby, pointing to a fresh cup of baba ganoush. “He makes the best.”
Pita Bar opened in Myrtle Beach in June 2026.
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For those looking to sample a variety of kosher cuisine, the appetizer menu features kibbeh, dolma, Morrocan cigars and falafels, ground chickpeas lightly battered and fried and covered with Tahini sauce and a choice of toppings. But for guests with less adventurous taste buds, there are salads, burgers, hot dogs and fries.
The Pita Bar is in the process of adjusting the pricing on its menu to make dining kosher more affordable for locals, Garby said. To help offset the cost for curious palates, the Pita Bar is running a $10 special on falafels on Wednesdays.
Closed on Saturdays in observance of Shabbat, the Pita Bar is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, visit Pita Bar’s social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
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