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    Star Tavern

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    STAR TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for dancing
    Good for kids

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    Patrice F.

    Great dive bar. Good drinks & burgers. Band was amazing & all the patrons are older so no drama

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    Shawn B.

    Star Tavern is a Live Music Cathedral. It's classy, yet just the right amount of Dive Bar thrown in. The "Star"Tenders are awesome and mix up some great drinks. The food is top notch with fresh burgers and good seafood. Come for the fun and enjoy some great Live music.

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    Michael N.

    Great little Dive Bar with live music every night 7-11 pm. Musicians are seasoned veterans that are finishing strong!! Happy Hour 4-7 pm. Pub grub compliments the atmosphere.

    Nachos with home made chips so good

    Fun and friendly neighborhood bar with great music, welcoming crowd, attentive bar staff, cold drinks and awesome food! We shared nachos that were plentiful and delicious! All food that we saw come out of the kitchen looked amazing. We will definitely be return customers next time we hit the beach! Great place!

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    Very small place and can be very full when band is playing. Friendly service and atmosphere.

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    9 months ago

    Friendly local place. Great ambiance and music. Had a fun time here. Would recommend . Its really a great place and great vibes

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    8 months ago

    Just grate. Food music everything The crowd is a older generation The music is the best in all the Carolinas North and South

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    10 months ago

    Monday night hang out! The best venue small friendly and amazing. I'll be there again for sure

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    11 months ago

    Good food & enjoyable music. Friendly and fun people. Just an all around awesome vibe!

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    2 years ago

    Great music on Monday nights. Eric Mauldin the bass player is phenomenal!!! The place is a hidden jewel in Little River on Monday nights!

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    Great burgers, cold beer! Good service. Nice place where locals go to get good food and good drink at a fair price.

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    SO much fun! Bar food, drinks, cold beer and best bartender-Greg- in the area!! Music is mostly live and people are friendly and fun!

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    2 years ago

    Great food and music, Mikes service was great! I suggest to anyone in the area to check this place out

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    The hospitality it's self gives this place 5 stars. All local, no tourists. Food is good too. I recommend the crab bites appetizer.

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    "Blue Plate Specials" which was choice of meat & 3 sides including beverage, so we decided to meet our friends there.

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    I have been coming to Boundary House for years and had a chance to bring a friend this past…read moreweekend. Always a lovely experience! Typically, when I come, it is with a larger group so we have to sit inside. For anyone wondering, you are likely always going to have a wait. And that's okay! There is a wonderful beach and Christmas shop right across the parking lot that you can peruse - I promise you can kill at least 45 minutes, and the meal is well worth the wait. This time, since it was just my friend and I, we decided to sit at the outdoor bar, which is first come first serve. We were quickly seated, so it worked out perfectly. One thing I will say is that this patio is in the direct path of the setting sun, so just have your sunglasses ready. I ordered the Sarita Margarita, which is my favorite cocktail they have. It is like a fruity, boozy slushy. Absolutely delicious and perfect after a day at the beach. I always get the Hurricane Chicken. It is my absolute favorite meal. If I were to have my choice of my last meal on earth, it would be Boundary House's Hurricane Chicken. When you order an entree, it comes with a side salad. My recommendation to you is to get their house raspbery vinagrette, it pairs perfectly with this salad! Now, the Hurricane Chicken itself is this delightful combination of a chicken breast, crab cake, and shrimp with some delicious sauce on top. It is so creamy with the variety of flavors that three meats bring. In case you don't finish it all, it also reheats well for leftovers the next day. Parking: there is a large parking lot with plenty of spaces. If you're ever in Calabash, you have to stop in at Boundary House!

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    4.8(154 reviews)
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