Lexington, South Carolina

Fire. Flavor.
Good Times.

Twice-cooked wings, mesquite live-fire cooking, cold drinks, private events, catering and a neighborhood atmosphere made for gathering.

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★ Big Tuna's Kitchen & Kraft • 1345 Old Chapin Road • Lexington, SC ★
Twice-cooked wings over charcoal
The Big Tuna Difference

Twice Cooked.
Finished Over Fire.

Big Tuna's signature wings are available twice cooked, with the kitchen's mesquite charcoal grill bringing fire and smoke to favorites across the menu.

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Lexington • Lake Murray • South Carolina

A Local Lexington Restaurant Built Around Fire & Flavor

Just off Old Chapin Road near Lake Murray, Big Tuna's Kitchen & Kraft serves American and Southwestern favorites with a signature live-fire approach. Come for the twice-cooked wings, stay for charcoal-grilled steaks, seafood, ribs, tacos, cold drinks and the neighborhood atmosphere.

Twice-Cooked Wings

Big Tuna's signature wings are cooked twice for a crisp bite and finished with your choice of house flavors.

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Lunch & Dinner

Lunch favorites plus steaks, seafood, ribs, burgers, tacos, burritos and Southwestern specialties.

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Groups & Celebrations

Private event space and catering for birthdays, company gatherings, reunions, holiday parties and celebrations in Lexington.

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Our Story

Family-Owned. Lexington Local.

Owner Jeff Butler has spent more than four decades in the restaurant business. Big Tuna's name comes from his son William, a former championship wrestler nicknamed “Tuna” — and the family nickname stuck.

Today the restaurant carries that family-first spirit into a neighborhood gathering place built around bold Southwestern flavors, lump-charcoal cooking and food made for sharing.

Real fire gives the food a layer of flavor you simply don't get from a conventional grill.

Lump-charcoal live-fire cooking at Big Tuna's Kitchen & Kraft in Lexington SC
Private Events & Parties

Bring the Whole Crew.

Looking for private event space in Lexington, SC? Big Tuna's hosts birthdays, company parties, holiday gatherings, reunions and celebrations with multiple spaces for groups.

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Feed the Crowd

Catering

Big Tuna's catering menu includes wings by the hundred, taco bars, chicken, tri-tip steak, ribs, fajitas, burritos, sides and tea.

Catering Highlights

Wings — fried, per 100$180
Wings — twice cooked, per 100$200
Taco Bar — chicken$17 pp
Taco Bar — steak$19 pp
Taco Bar — chicken & steak$20 pp
¼ Chicken + 2 sides$10 pp
½ Chicken + 2 sides$17 pp
Tri-Tip Steak + 2 sides$23 pp
Fajitas — chicken$17 pp
Fajitas — tri-tip beef$19 pp
Tea$2 pp

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Big Tuna's catering menu
A Different Side of Big Tuna's

The Old-Fashioned Menu

A more intimate side of Big Tuna's in Lexington, with premium steaks, chicken, salmon and shrimp paired with a classic speakeasy-inspired atmosphere.

Big Tuna's intimate private dining room
When Less Was More

Speakeasy Dining

An intimate, darker setting with a throwback menu built around straightforward classics and thoughtful pairings.

Free Range Beef
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Cage Free Chicken
Josh Cellars Chardonnay

Pure Antarctic Salmon
Josh Cellars SeaSwept

Chemical & Additive Free Shrimp
Josh Cellars Prosecco

Wine selections and availability may change. Drink responsibly.

The Big Tuna Atmosphere

Eat. Drink. Stay Awhile.

Dining roomEvent spaceGrilled salmon saladLive entertainmentMesquite charcoal grill
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Big Tuna's Lexington FAQ

Where is Big Tuna's Kitchen & Kraft?

Big Tuna's is at 1345 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, South Carolina 29072, near Lake Murray.

What is Big Tuna's known for?

Signature twice-cooked wings and food prepared with lump-charcoal/live-fire cooking are central to the menu, alongside steaks, ribs, seafood and Southwestern favorites.

Does Big Tuna's offer lunch?

Yes. The restaurant has a $12 lunch menu, and current dining hours include lunch Wednesday through Sunday.

Does Big Tuna's offer catering and private events?

Yes. Big Tuna's has catering options for groups and space for private parties, company gatherings, birthdays, reunions and other celebrations. Call (803) 520-4172 to discuss an event.

Can I order Big Tuna's online?

Yes. Use the Order Online button on this site to place an order through Big Tuna's Toast ordering page.

Events & Catering

Tell Us What You’re Planning.

Planning a birthday, company gathering, holiday party, reunion, celebration or catered meal? Send Big Tuna’s the details and the team can follow up about space, food and options for your group.

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Send us your event or catering request and Big Tuna’s will follow up with you. For immediate help, call (803) 520-4172.

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Big Tuna's
Kitchen & Kraft

1345 Old Chapin Road
Lexington, SC 29072

(803) 520-4172

Dining Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Wednesday–Sunday: 11:30 AM–10:00 PM

Hours can change for holidays or special events. Call to confirm when planning a special trip.

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Big Tuna's event space