Sunset views, solid pours, zero surprises
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · Myrtle Beach · Seafood / Sushi · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 21, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Wicked Tuna reads exactly like you'd expect from a lively waterfront seafood spot on the MarshWalk — familiar labels, nothing that's going to make you set down your phone in excitement, but nothing that's going to embarrass you either. It's a list built for the crowd that's here for the sunset and the sushi rolls, and it knows its audience. That's not a knock; it's just the truth.
The lineup is a greatest-hits reel of recognizable American grocery-store staples and a couple of Italian crowd-pleasers: Meiomi, Kim Crawford, Santa Margherita, Kendall-Jackson, Decoy, Oyster Bay. California and New Zealand dominate the white wine side, which actually makes sense next to a seafood-forward menu on the South Carolina coast. There's no real Old World depth here — no Burgundy, no Chablis, no Sancerre — and the reds feel like an afterthought bolted onto a list that's fundamentally about white wine and rosé. If you came hoping to discover a grower Champagne or a Loire Valley Muscadet alongside your local catch, book a different restaurant.
An estimated 10–15 by-the-glass options in the $9–$14 range keeps things accessible without being embarrassing. The range covers the obvious bases — crisp whites, a couple of reds, probably a rosé — and happy hour knocks $2 off pours in the bar area, which is a reasonable incentive to arrive before 7pm. Rotation appears minimal; this is a set-and-forget glass program rather than anything dynamic.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — $9–$11/glass
It's the right wine in the right place. Bright, zesty, cuts through fried seafood and sushi rice without asking anything of you. At happy hour pricing, it's the easiest call on the list.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Yes, it's everywhere, and yes, it's a bit of a cliché — but next to a plate of local shrimp or a lighter sushi roll, this Italian Pinot Grigio actually earns its place in a way that the heavier California whites around it don't. Most people default to Chardonnay out of habit; this is the smarter order.
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay
A buttery, oaky California Chardonnay is a strange choice at a waterfront seafood restaurant, and at restaurant markup it costs more than it should for what it delivers. It'll taste fine — it always does — but it fights the food rather than working with it, and you have better options on the same list.
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc + Local catch seafood platter
Kim Crawford's sharp citrus and grassy snap cut right through butter sauces and fried coatings, and it's bright enough to let fresh local fish stay the star of the plate. It's not a profound pairing, but at a casual waterfront spot on a warm evening, profound isn't the point.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Wicked Tuna's wine list is a reliable, unfussy companion to a genuinely fun waterfront dining experience — it won't wow anyone, but it won't let anyone down either. Come for the sushi, the sunset, and the $2-off happy hour pours; just don't come expecting to geek out over the cellar.
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Crave punches above its Myrtle Beach zip code on the Italian side of the list, but the markups are beach-town steep and the by-the-glass program needs more ambition. If you're here, dig into the Italian bottles and leave the California brand parade alone.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Coastal Grand Mall area · Myrtle Beach · Mexican
Abuelo's wine program is an afterthought dressed up as a wine list — four California bottles, grocery-store-level selection, and markups that don't reward curiosity. Order a margarita and don't look back.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Myrtle Beach / Restaurant Row · Myrtle Beach · Brazilian steakhouse / churrascaria
Rioz is a genuinely fun place to eat — the meat service is relentless and the energy is high — but the wine program is an afterthought in a room that deserves better. Order the Malbec, enjoy the picanha, and don't come here expecting anything from the wine list.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Myrtle Beach Intracoastal · Myrtle Beach · Seafood, Ribs, Burgers, Sushi, American Bar & Grill
Boardwalk Billy's is a fun spot to eat and drink a cold beer on the water — lean into that. The wine list is an afterthought stocked with recognizable labels that require zero effort from anyone involved, and the markup doesn't justify the selection. Order a cocktail or a local draft and save the wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · Myrtle Beach · Seafood
Drunken Jack's isn't a wine destination — it's a great seafood spot on a beautiful stretch of South Carolina coast that happens to have a wine list that won't embarrass itself. Order the Macon-Villages or Pine Ridge blend, watch the marsh at sunset, and stop overthinking it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Myrtle Beach (2nd Ave Pier) · Myrtle Beach · Seafood, Sushi, and American Coastal
Wicked Tuna is a great place to watch the sun drop into the Atlantic with something cold in your hand — just don't expect the wine list to match the view. It's a reliable, uninspired pour with a beautiful backdrop, and sometimes that's exactly what you need.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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