The Carolina Tavern in Murrells Inlet

The Carolina Tavern in Murrells Inlet is a bar in Murrells Inlet, SC, at 852 Mall Dr. It is known for its wings and ribs, and the kitchen builds its menu around fresh ingredients, hand-pattied Tavern Burgers, and signature sandwiches, with salads topped with grilled, blackened, or fried chicken or shrimp. Starters include fresh-baked pretzels rubbed in garlic butter and dusted with Parmesan, house-made chips with beer cheese, and nachos loaded with shaved ribeye or beer-can chicken. The Tavern also serves fried pickle chips, onion rings, and other shareable plates alongside sides such as sweet potato tots, garlic parm fries, and mac-n-cheese. It holds a rating of 4.30 from 804 reviews.

The tavern is family-owned. Ryan Heenan and Larry Fries both grew up in big families and loved gathering around the dinner table, and that experience shaped the way they feed their own guests. The kitchen starts with fresh ingredients, adds bold flavor, and cooks with care, turning out hand-made, hand-cut, hand-pattied, and hand-breaded items and slow-cooking meats until they are tender. Whether someone eats there or works there, they are treated as family. The tavern also supports its communities, including schools and youth sports.

Mall Drive sits about a third of a mile from US 17 Business and Stanley Creek, and roughly four tenths of a mile from Highway 17, Stanley Lake, Inlet Medical Associates, and the Windjammer Village neighborhood.

The Carolina Tavern has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served, with an established track record behind a large base of customer reviews. For wings, ribs, and a family table in Murrells Inlet, that record speaks for itself.

Services:

• Casual dining experience
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Quality food service