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    Fred's

    3.9 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    FRED'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    8 Piece Box of Mixed Chicken. Tasty chicken.
    Edward P.

    If you love some good fried chicken, Fred's is definitely the place to go in Mullins. My wife and I get their ten piece dark meat takeout quite often. It's less than ten dollars and Fred's seasons and cooks it perfectly. As for their sides, I'm not a fan of their slaw at all. It's basically chopped up cabbage with Russian dressing poured on top with a slice of tomato. Their hushpuppies seem to be from a bag and not all that good. We just go for their chicken. They also serve breakfast and it's ok. The service is great and everyone who works there is super nice. Do yourself a favor and get some of that chicken though. It's the best in the area.

    Tricia L.

    Great fried chicken! Cooked fresh to order. Fries are homemade and very tasty. Potato salad and onion rings are good too, stay away from the coleslaw.

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    2 months ago

    It's ok for a country restaurant in Mullins SC... likely season no favors but ok... for the local people there..

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    11 months ago

    Everything is good best in Mullins don't leave without trying out his cheeseburgers service is great as well

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    2 years ago

    It's just chicken. Nothing exceptional about it and most times it's not even done all the way.

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    2 years ago

    Food is great. Can't say anything bad about it I live in Mullins and I go a lot. I highly recommend the chicken and cheeseburgers.

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    2 years ago

    Food is great, friendly service, price is affordable, inside seating is not the best.

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    4 years ago

    Been a great place to eat in a friendly environment since I was little boyFried Chicken

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    4 years ago

    Good chicken, excellent fried. Good Tea. Coleslaw OUTSTANDING with a slice of tomato. Nice touch

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    7 years ago

    Good fried chicken. Always moist.and juicy. I love the never frozen but always fresh cut French fries.

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    15 years ago

    They have great food and make it fast. Wonderful customer service. Love the fries!

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    8 years ago

    It is great in every way possible. The fries are great, the atmosphere is great, and so is the restaurant itself. It is worth every penny.

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    14 years ago

    I love Fred's!! I grew up eating there and still go as much as I can! No one beats their hamburgers and french fries!

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    Shuler's BBQ - Plate # 1.

    Shuler's BBQ

    (213 reviews)

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    Had the opportunity to talk with the owner and was immediately attracted to the restaurant from the…read moreoutside...it just looks like a good BBQ restaurant. The staff was very friendly, the service was good...I had takeout but the restaurant is a buffet inside. It clearly is a place the locals enjoy and it is an easy stop if you are on the way to the beach. All in all, my favorite was actually the hot dog. The chili was excellent and the slaw had just a touch of sweetness. The BBQ was well prepared, just not my favorite style or taste profile...a bit too much twang. I would recommend Shuler's if you are in the area and look forward to trying other items the next time I return.

    Shuler's is located off I-95, Exit 181A heading towards Marion and Myrtle Beach. You have to drive…read morea mile or so from the exit but it's easy to spot. The place is a large wooden building that resembles something that would have been built in the 1870's. There are a few bench's and chairs on the front porch to relax in after eating or if you need to wait for a table. They have a general store with some interesting items as well. Schuler's is a buffet style barbecue and all you can eat. Their pulled pork is their best meat. I wasn't really impressed with their ribs though. Don't get me wrong, the were pretty good but I certainly wasn't blown away. Their fried chicken is good but again not much different from most buffets in South Carolina. Their collards are nice and they do offer hash. If you're thinking corn beef hash, it's not that. It's a BBQ or liver hash and it's definitely an acquired taste. I usually put it over rice if I get it. Hash was highly popular in South Carolina for many years. It can't hurt to try it as Schuler's is actually pretty good. Not my favorite barbecue in the area but it's cool place with great people.

    Swig & Swine - A double smashburger a single would be plenty

    Swig & Swine

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    The GREENS are seriously the best greens I've ever had! I could have ordered a plate of those…read morealone.....so good! The pickled veggies were amazing as well, Wings on point! If I return to Myrtle, I'm running back for the Greens and possibly something else! Yum!!!

    I was really disappointed with my experience at this BBQ spot. The food itself was good, but the…read moreway they handle their happy hour specials completely ruined the vibe. Apparently, if you want to order the happy hour food specials, you're required to sit at the bar. If you're at a regular table--even if there are plenty open--you're out of luck. This policy makes zero sense from a customer standpoint. Not everyone wants to squeeze into a bar seat just to get a discounted appetizer. Some people come with friends, family, or kids and would prefer to sit at a table and actually relax. For a restaurant that has the space, it feels unnecessarily restrictive and honestly a little unwelcoming. It also puts the staff in an awkward position because they have to constantly explain the rule to confused customers. A good happy hour should make people want to stay longer and order more, not make them feel like they're being forced into a specific seat just to participate. BBQ is supposed to be casual and hospitable. Unfortunately, this place managed to make it feel oddly rigid and inconvenient. There are plenty of other spots that manage happy hour without making customers jump through hoops.

    D'Z Pit BBQ - 1/2 lb sliced brisket

    D'Z Pit BBQ

    (97 reviews)

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    I'm going to make a bold statement right now..this is the absolute best BBQ I've ever had. We've…read morepassed Michael D'z BBQ every time on our way to and from Bucees in Florence, SC and every time we say 'next time we're stopping there'. Well today, 4 years later of saying that, we stopped. It's a small 'food truck' (but it doesn't move from this spot), and I believe the smoker in the front is where eveything is made. The smell is unmistakeable and you can take it to go or eat inside a covered area that has booths and even a pool table. They sell farm fresh eggs and other various produce, flavored honeys and bottle of bbq sauce. What we ordered.. 1/2 rack ribs - don't even know where to start with how tender, fall of the bone the ribs were, with a perfectly spicy bbq sauce 1/2 lb sliced brisket - this is their best seller and my lord, I entirely understand why 1/2 chicken - hubs loves chicken and this was like a mutant because it was gigantic and not overly smokey, but just right dipped in the rib sauce A small container of potato salad - had I known how truly delicious this was going to be, I'd definitely have gone bigger. Next time!! It was a tad sweet but balanced perfectly with relish. I have no problem traveling for quality.. this spot is about 1.5 hours away from Myrtle beach where we stay, and worth every minute of the drive. Best of all, I got to meet Mike!! He's a southern gentleman, a blast to chat with and I cant wait to go back. If you're traveling south on 95 through SC, it's a couple miles off the Bucees exit, I suggest you take the detour and give it a try!!!!

    Good food. Food truck on the side of a building. You can eat in the cool building. Was good…read moresouthern BBQ. Our family purchased 3 pounds of meat and two fries half a gallon of barbecue sauce. Amazing service. Only thing wrong. Bathrooms are nasty. But all else was great.

    Wholly Smokin' Downtown - The deviled eggs were amazing!!! All our entrees were great, and the cinnamon cheese cake to die for!

    Wholly Smokin' Downtown

    (520 reviews)

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    We stopped by while passing through South Carolina during a roadtrip and I'm so glad we did!!…read more Our server **Johnathan** completely made the experience. He was SO hospitable, sweet and genuinely welcoming. He gave great recommendations and did not steer us wrong. These days, it's not always easy to come across service like that, which made it even more appreciated. I ordered the Sunset Blush drink and it was delicious. We also got the cornbread and I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST cornbread I've ever had. So soft and flavorful. The brisket sandwich was a little dry (could be because we went during closing) but still had really good flavor. The mac and cheese though... WOW. I am very picky with mac and cheese and most places miss the mark, but this tasted homemade. Easily a 10/10. My husband got the peach bourbon burger and said it was great. The kids ate everything in sight which is always a win...lastly the cinnamon roll cheesecake for dessert... phenomenal!!! Overall such a great experience and I'm really glad we stopped in!

    I rarely leave reviews like this, but after our experience at Wholly Smokin' BBQ & Ribs, it feels…read morewarranted. After driving 15 hours on March 21, 2026, my husband and I were genuinely excited to try this place and planned to take our food back to the hotel. Unfortunately, the experience started off poorly and never really recovered. First, parking is extremely limited out front, which is frustrating when you're tired and just want a quick pickup. Inside, things only got worse. The front-of-house staff was shockingly unprofessional. The employee helping us clearly didn't understand her job and had to be corrected multiple times by another staff member--something no customer should have to witness. It created confusion, delays, and zero confidence in our order. We paid about $50 for a sampler, which is not cheap, and yet the same employee argued about giving us the sides because she entered the order incorrectly. If another, more competent employee hadn't stepped in, I'm convinced it would have escalated further. Even then, we never received one of the four sides we paid for. To make matters worse, we were never asked if we wanted drinks to go, and we weren't given plates, silverware, or even BBQ sauce--basic essentials for a takeout order. That's just unacceptable. While waiting, we also watched this same employee tell three separate dine-in families to go sit and wait while she stood there rolling silverware. Completely rude and dismissive. If I had been one of those customers, I would have walked out. This is the first impression customers get, and it's a terrible reflection of how the place is run. Between the disorganization, poor communication, and outright unfriendly behavior, the service was a mess. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because the food itself was actually very good. The burnt ends and ribs were the standout--absolutely delicious. But great BBQ can't fully make up for such a frustrating and poorly managed customer experience.

    Fred's - bbq - Updated May 2026

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