Dinner at Flamingo Grill in Myrtle Beach | Retro Myrtle Beach Guy & the Legacy of Dino Thompson

Retro Myrtle Beach Guy has dinner at the iconic Flamingo Grill in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, while discussing the deeper local history connected to its longtime owner, Dino Thompson — one of the most important figures in preserving Myrtle Beach’s cultural and social history.

Beyond being known for helping shape the modern Myrtle Beach restaurant scene, Dino Thompson played a major role in bringing attention to Charlie’s Place, a historic African American nightclub that operated during the era of segregation. At a time when Black performers were not allowed to stay or perform freely in many venues along the Grand Strand, Charlie’s Place became a vital stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit, hosting legendary musicians and entertainers while providing a safe space for Black artists and audiences.

Dino Thompson’s work helped ensure that Charlie’s Place was not forgotten, highlighting an important but often overlooked chapter of Myrtle Beach history — one that reflects both the injustice of segregation and the resilience of the community that thrived despite it.

In addition to his restaurants, Dino Thompson is also an author and historian, writing books that document Myrtle Beach’s past, including the stories of Charlie’s Place, local nightlife, entertainment culture, and the people who shaped the area long before it became a modern resort destination. His work has helped locals and visitors alike understand that Myrtle Beach’s history is far more complex — and meaningful — than postcards and neon signs.

In this video you’ll see:
🦩 Dinner at Flamingo Grill Myrtle Beach
🥩 Steaks, seafood & classic cocktails
🏛️ The history behind Flamingo Grill
📖 Dino Thompson’s books and historical work
🎷 The legacy of Charlie’s Place
✊ Discussion of segregation-era Myrtle Beach
🌴 How history still shapes the Grand Strand today
🎥 Retro Myrtle Beach Guy connecting food, place, and memory

Flamingo Grill isn’t just a restaurant — it’s connected to a much larger story about who Myrtle Beach was, who it excluded, and how those stories are finally being told.

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www.RetroMyrtleBeachGuy.com

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