Tattooed Moose is owned by Mike and Jen Kulick, a husband-and-wife team who opened the restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, back in March 2010. It’s a small, independently owned operation — no private equity, no restaurant group, just a couple who built a local institution around a sandwich.
That sandwich, for the record, is Mike’s Famous Duck Club, the dish that put the place on the map after a 2012 feature on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
Quick Facts
| Business | Tattooed Moose |
|---|---|
| Owners | Mike Kulick and Jen Kulick |
| Founded | March 2010 |
| Type | Independently owned restaurant |
| Location | Park Circle, North Charleston, South Carolina |
| Signature Dish | Mike’s Famous Duck Club sandwich |
Ownership History
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Mike and Jen Kulick purchase the original location and open Tattooed Moose in Charleston |
| 2012 | Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” features the restaurant, bringing national attention to Mike’s Famous Duck Club |
| 2021 | Downtown location closes as the Kulicks prepare a move |
| 2022 | Restaurant reopens in a converted warehouse at 4845 Chateau Avenue in Park Circle, North Charleston |
Key Ownership Highlights
- Tattooed Moose has remained independently owned by the Kulicks since day one — it has never been franchised or sold to a restaurant group.
- The restaurant’s national visibility traces almost entirely to its 2012 Food Network appearance, a common story for regional spots that punch above their weight online.
- The Park Circle neighborhood location reflects a broader trend of North Charleston’s revitalization as a dining destination outside the more tourist-heavy downtown peninsula.
Related Reading
See also our profile of fellow independent restaurant Lucius Q BBQ.
FAQ
Is Tattooed Moose a chain?
No. It’s a single independently owned restaurant in North Charleston, South Carolina, owned by Mike and Jen Kulick.
What is Tattooed Moose known for?
Its signature sandwich, Mike’s Famous Duck Club, along with a rotating menu of sandwiches and Southern-leaning bar food.