BEST chicken I have ever had....really....ever. Baja Chicken is spatchcock chicken that is cooked to perfection. Every single part of it (I honestly think the marrow in the bones would even have flavor lol) is full of robust flavor and is juicy. You can taste the expertly balanced spices and fruit juices in the marinade and rubbed on the skin. Large portion and the sides were delightful too. The owner/chef came out and introduced himself-so warm and kind. He is very active in the community which just makes it even better. Yall this place is a gem!!! Don't pass it by. Hands down some of the very best food in Lexington. Any other "normal" chicken will never be the same. . read more

Was great food my group had the chicken wings dbl fried, Baja Chicken, Grilled Cod, Grilled Shrimp, the fries, beans and rice we also had on the side were also good. The Service was very friendly and the ambiance was what you would expect from a lakeside restaurant/bar. read more

Oh my goodness! I am so glad I found this place. And it's huge! They are planning to make the back part a "speakeasy ", and another section they are going to have it as a family style restaurant serving food family style to be shared by everyone. I think those are great ideas! I had to order the baja chicken and it was everything I expected it to be. Tender, and packed full of flavor from the marinade and woodfire grill. I asked for a side of their peppered sauce and it is amazing. Just hot enough to make you crave some more without being too vinegary. I bet it would taste great on fish or beef. I had the side of beans and it was a huge portion. The side salad was a good simple salad. I will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu!! read more

Big Tunas Kitchen and Krafts - Daily specials - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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I visited Big Tuna's for the 1st time. I have been to this location 2 other times years ago under different names. It is near where I live. Although it was on a Friday night, it was almost empty. I sat at the bar alone and the bartender was very attentive and nice. I ordered an Ultra draft which she found they were out of so I ordered a bottle of it. I had the fish and chips with cod and it was excellent although pricey at $22.99. It was a big portion of thick pieces and the fries were perfect. The owner, Jeff stopped by to ask about how I enjoyed it which I think is a big plus. I will come back and perhaps try their prime steak sometimes. I just don't understand why the place isn't packed on a Friday night. read more

Saw the amazing reviews here on the site and decided it was time for a visit. My wife and I enjoyed a burrito and the delicious Baja chicken for dinner today. All items were excellent, fresh, and full of flavor. Jeff the owner went out of his way to provide awesome service, giving us a tour of his kitchen as well as to introducing us to his speakeasy backdoor entrance. We will return! read more

Excellent Santa Maria style tri tip tacos and beans.. Cold beer and owner Jeff is great guy. read more

Great bar feel. Sunday football on the screens. But let me tell you about the food. Ribs! Chicken wings! Ahi tuna! Best ribs I've ever had. 10/10. Chicken wings! 9/10. Jeff the owner says try to twice cooked wings next time. Ahi tuna, delish! We will! Karaoke coming up after 6:00. Ashley, our server, so nice! Give it a try if you haven't! read more

My wife and I had lunch here today she had chicken tenders and I had the Teri hot wings and I have to say they were the best I had and the service was great. The owner was very attentive and a real nice guy. Oh and the red velvet cheese cake was awesome. read more

First off let's start with the owner. Great nice guy that saw to our every needs. From recommendations to telling us a bit about himself and restaurant. The food was well prepared, ribs were fall.off the bone, tri tip was amazing. The double cooked wings and Ahi seared tuna could be a great meal in itself. The fries were perfect and the sweet potato fries with drizzle was like Thanksgiving. Cant wait to go back. read more

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I should have taken a picture of the food, but, I was with a big group of people. The waitress was wonderful. The owner, I'm not so sure. He brought out a baked potato for one of the girls and it was way undercooked, and he said it was from last night. He doesn't typically take orders from the dinner menu and so the potato was made last night....who does that? I took one bite of the beans and rice and immediately felt nauseas, the taco, you couldn't even pick it up by hand, the chicken tasted "off". And, there was nobody in there but our group. I don't write a review unless it's either excellent, and people should go, or if it's horrible and things need to change. In this case, things need to change..... Mr Jeff replied to me on here. An update. My friend who had the same meal I ordered, but did not eat, was sick that evening. She felt like it was food poisoning. The potatoe thing, there is no excuse in my book to serve a day old, undercooked potatoe. Just say that it was a mistake and ask if they wanted something else? Also, the waitress and you were going back and forth on another person in our groups order, nitpicking on who was right and who was wrong on her food/order. That was weird. Thank you for your response. Seems like you make excuses for areas you are falling short and not willing to make changes for improvement. read more

From the moment I arrived, the owner warmly welcomed me and suggested the Baja half chicken. He gave me a tour of the kitchen and wood fired grill, and recommended the best side dishes. As a cooking enthusiast, I could taste the love in the Baja chicken's recipe--the flavor was outstanding, needing no extra seasonings. The prices are very reasonable, and the atmosphere is inviting. I'll definitely be back soon! - Ryan read more

Big Tunas Kitchen and Krafts - Baja Haff, chicken and raspberry vinaigrette coleslaw! - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

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We had two lunch specials. Lots of food for the $12 lunch specials. A large selection of a variety of foods. Hubby had the tri tip tacos and I had the 1/2 Baja chicken. Both were great. Love this place read more

Found this on Yelp it's a way off the interstate but it was worth the drive my husband got the 1/2 chicken dinner and I got the Tri tip toco and it was so delicious and the price was reasonable 10/10 do recommend read more

We went to the Speak Easy dining room for Valentine's Day. Very disappointing. Our food came out cold, vegetables were so hard could barely cut with a knife after apparently cooked on a grill, our 65.00 steak was supposed to be medium well and came out rare, forgot salad, Salmon was so fishy tasting (more than normal) that a had ask for teriyaki sauce to cover up the taste. They were not busy when we were there and food took about 30 minutes. Customers behind us also complained about food taking so long and coming out cold. We were very disappointed with our experience. After our 234.00 bill which included an added 48.00 tip to bill we will definitely not be going back there. Food was definitely not worth the price. read more

A Hidden Gem with Heart and Flavor! Absolutely loved this family-owned bar and restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted like old friends. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character-- the food is equally great. . read more

This is really a bar more than a restaurant. It was a seat yourself kind of place. The tables and chairs (no booths) were spartan. We went on Friday about 5 pm and we were the only people there. I assume it gets busy later on in the evening. They do serve entrees as well as traditional bar food. It was fine. My husband got the ribs and the value for the money was good. He had enough to take home in a box. My smothered chicken was a little dry, but I liked it fine. It's an easy 18 minute drive from our house, so we might be back, even though it is not the ambiance we usually look for. **3 1/2 stars** read more

Had a job in the area in this place was the closest restaurant so we decided to give it a shot. We were very hungry and thirsty. Both of these things served us very well. The portions were quite large. We've got the ribs, which were very meaty and tender. A half a rack was easily the size of a full racket at other restaurants. Also, the double cooked Wings were very tasty and delicious full of flavor The side items such as the pinto beans and the cabbage slaw were excellent home-cooked and well seasoned, they have a very good beer selections on tap which is always a plus. We sat outside since it was a nice evening, all in all a very pleasant experience. The service was phenomenal. We also had interactions with the owner, a very pleasant gentleman, eager to talk about his establishment, and you can see the passion that he has for serving the community and providing good value to his customers. read more

Sunday evening, my daughter and I went to try it out. Sat at the bar and watched some football. The owner Jeff was running the bar. He is so friendly and great to be around. He showed us the upcoming speakeasy and showed my daughter the kitchen area. My daughter had the wings, which she devoured. I had the filet, cabbage salad and beef taco. That steak was one of THE best steaks I have had at a restaurant. The meat was seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection. The taco was amazing as well. I ended up getting tacos to go for my husband and he said they were great. 100%!! Thank you for a great evening out. read more

Worst service ever. Owner is rude, and food is not good at all. Don't waste your time, or money going there!

While looking for a restaurant for my husband's surprise 50th birthday party, I had the good fortune to run across this place and the owner, Jeff, was so accommodating. He even ended up being our server after the waitress didn't show for her shift, but it turned out lovely! He was able to give us great recommendations that suited each person. The sweetest one was when my daughter-in-law was struggling to decide, so he told her, "Just close your eyes... now think of sitting at your favorite place and eating your favorite food. What is it?" and he found the perfect dish for her. I've never seen a server (or owner) be that attentive. The private room has beautifully finished wood across the ceiling & walls, a private bar (which we didn't utilize, but would be great for larger gatherings) and opens up a covered outdoor patio with a large patio heater for those chilly days. Plus, the guests come & go through a private entrance, instead of through the main restaurant. The kids & young adults enjoyed the small assortment of arcade games and pool table, as the adults finished their delicious meals. I highly recommend the Baja Chicken, twice cooked wings and cheesy fries, but everything was extremely good! My stepmother-in-law didn't care for the sauce she selected for her Tri Tip steak, so Jeff got her a different sauce (BBQ) which she liked. I ordered a cake from our favorite bakery and dropped it off the day before. They kept it refrigerated for me until it was time for the "big reveal" and even gave us paper plates for serving, after I forgot to bring some. They really saved the day! I was beyond grateful. This was our first time even eating here, and my husband is already making plans to return. Thank you, Jeff, for making this a memorable birthday! **I almost forgot- they also offer a variety of options for paying. There's a QR code on each receipt that's easy to scan using iPhone or Android devices to pay using your phone, so no waiting around if you're in a hurry! We weren't in a rush, but quite a few paid that way, because we were curious since none of us had seen it before. The servers also use electronic devices. He typed in each order and sent it to the kitchen without having to leave the table. Adding something to the order was just as effortless and there was no confusion at the end of the meal (which has been an issue at other places with large groups with split checks). read more

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Looking for a place to eat late on a Sunday evening is not easy in Lexington, SC. My wife found BT's on Yelp and said hey, let's try this. What a wonderful surprise! The beer list and the food were good, the service was fantastic and we were thoroughly entertained by some very talented, karaoke singers. Fantastic evening! read more

Steak- excellent choice. The ribs are just fall off the bone perfectly smoked. That chicken that's smoked and marinated is just delicious. The salads, the salmon and sweet potato fries with THE DRIZZLE, highly recommend! The service is exceptional, it's a cute neighborhood bar and grill with some entertainment some weekends. The owner is very friendly and is very involved in his customers. Very highly recommend it.It was a great place for a birthday!!! read more

We wanted something new and found Big Tunas. This place is great. The staff took great care of us. We had a couple of drinks (their cocktails are great)! Then we ordered the chicken nachos and the steak and cheese sandwich. My wife enjoyed the nachos and I think the sandwich was one of the best I have had. Just wanted to say a big thanks and we will see you again soon! I will be recommending for sure!!!! read more

. The place had great potential. Nice size, outdoor seating and what looks to be a good menu. However, the owner is a absolute nightmare. Talks to his customers like he is scolding a child. Very unprofessional. I can only guess that the people who leave good reviews about him are his friends or we have just caught him on a few bad nights. I will not return or recommend I have modified my review since the owner has taken the time to address concerns. If I visit again and have a better experience I will modify again read more

So glad I finally tried Big Tuna's!!! I had the Baja Chicken and it is amazing. It is full of flavor and juicy as can be. I met Jeff the owner while I was there and he's incredibly friendly. The location itself is large but has a down home feel to it. I will definitely be heading back!!! read more

The salmon was amazing. I usually do not like anything cooked on wood but I loved this. The sweet potato fries with the honey was delish. read more

Big Tunas Kitchen and Krafts - Salmon with sweet potato fries - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Service sucked. Was there 20 minutes and our order wasn't even taken. AND WE WERE THE ONLY ONES IN THE PLACE!!!! Had a 4.5 rating... don't believe it!! read more

What a hidden gem! My son's soccer team needed a place to have our end of year party and I found Big Tuna's on social media. I'm so glad that I did. I spoke to the owner and scheduled a time for our group to have our party. We were seated at a long table and it was perfect to accommodate our large group. It could definitely accommodate even larger groups. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. They were quick to take our orders and very helpful. The adults snacked on appetizers, which were all delicious. Each of the kids enjoyed their kids meal. I didn't hear anyone complain about anything. Everything was perfect and we had such a great time. We will definitely return and I would love to come back again to sample some of the delicious things that I saw others in our party get. The wings are at the top of my list for next time! read more

My daughter took me there for my birthday and I loved the food. Lots of options and healthy choices!

Driving all around Lexation we worked up a great appetite and drove past this place. There seemed to be a few people in at the time we came. We sat next to the door and the water was super nice. We both noticed that they offered a lot of food from where we are from CA. Like Tri-Tip the owner came over to introduce himself. We got to talking and come to find out that he is from the right where lived. We exchanged some stories and then our food came. It was a great meal and a good price. We left with another friend and a full belly. This is a great find in Lexington SC!!!!!!! read more

What a hidden gem. This restaurant has great food,waitress and cold beer. Family friendly read more

Big Tunas Kitchen and Krafts - Great food - Seafood Near Me - Lexington, South Carolina

Always nice service. Friendly owner. And a good little hidden spot to get away from the crazy of Lexington streets. Game room gives kids something to do as well. read more

Was here last summer, and am just now getting around to catching up on writing reviews. Very nice neighborhood bar/restaurant, somewhat off the beaten path. The drink selection was lovely, my wife really enjoyed the salmon, while I had the tri-tip. Would go here more often, but it is not close to our house. Forgot to mention that service was lovely. The owner was quite attentive and involved. read more

Very hospitable and good food! Fun atmosphere! Kids had fun in the game room and the owner was very cordial.

Owner seemed friendly but food not too good or the price for what you get. There was also a funny taste and smell but couldn't put our finger on it Unfortunately won't be back To many other better establishments read more

Great live music. Awesome menu. Ribeye steak was cooked to protection. Everyone working there were super friendly.

Had the shrimp skewer. Shrimp had to be old. Their odor filled the table. Could not eat.

This was our first time visiting the restaurant since we were traveling from out of state. We went there on Christmas day and the service was excellent even though it was a small crew. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great, will definitely come again! The New York Strip rub was phenomenal and the Ribs were cooked to perfection! read more

Great lunch with grilled fish, cabbage slaw and ice tea. Met owner Jeff. Will definitely be back.

Like other's said - what a find. Get off Sunset and find a great local place. The food is amazing, the owner comes out and talks to you to make sure everything is great. They care about the quality of the food, unlike (what feels like) so many other places recently. I recommend the Tri-Tip and the California Taco plate. I just wish they had a cigarette machine. read more