Prestons Restaurant, a popular seafood buffet opened in North Myrtle Beach in 1990.
The same year Prestons Restaurant opened:
German reunification: East and West Germany came together on October 3, 1990, following the dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Nelson Mandela released from prison: Nelson Mandela was set free on February 11, 1990, following a 27-year imprisonment. He spearheaded the movement against apartheid in South Africa.
Margaret Thatcher resigned: Margaret Thatcher stepped down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on November 22, 1990, following a leadership challenge within the Conservative Party. John Major assumed the role of Prime Minister, succeeding her.
Hubble Space Telescope launched: NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, utilizing the Space Shuttle Discovery as its transport. This groundbreaking event marked the commencement of Hubble’s presence as the inaugural advanced optical observatory to orbit Earth.
Gulf War: The Gulf War commenced on August 2, 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait. The subsequent year saw the leadership of the U.S. in an international coalition to triumph over Iraq. The restaurant’s website has announced its closure after 35 years.
Prestons Restaurant immediately became a hit among both tourists and locals.
Prestons Restaurant entree
“After 35 years of serving our great customers, we are closing,” Miss Jane, owner of Prestons Restaurant, said. “Thank you for letting us serve you, as we will cherish the memories made with so many of our loyal guests, it feels like family.”
Buffet
Customers can also visit Miss Jane, along with the cooks and staff of Preston’s, at their affiliated restaurant, as Miss Jane mentioned on Preston’s website.
“You can visit us next spring at Captain Jack’s Seafood Restaurant,” Miss Jane said. “We look forward to seeing you.”
Captain Jack’s, situated at 1400 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, lies merely 2 miles north of Preston’s Restaurant. It is scheduled to reopen spring 2025.
