Greenville, SC Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Greenville, SC

Zagat calls Greenville "an under-the-radar" food destination that's a combination of Charleston's Southern sensibilities and Asheville's hip farm-to-table food scene. More than 100 restaurants line the nearly 2-mile-long Main Street corridor offering everything from contemporary Southern cuisine to French fare and Mediterranean flavors, as well as the local favorites like barbecue, biscuits and sweet potato pie.

Soby's is often credited with initiating the city's thriving culinary scene. The contemporary Southern cuisine includes sophisticated interpretations of classics, such as she-crab soup, shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes. If you're craving steak, Rick Erwin's West End Grill is another local favorite.

Another hot spot: Roost, helmed by chef Trevor Higgins. Everything from protein to produce (and even the beer) is sourced locally. Feeling continental? Passerelle Bistro in Falls Park dishes up traditional French favorites like cassoulet, steak frites and salade niçoise for lunch and dinner. And when the weather allows, you can dine on the patio overlooking the falls. If you prefer a river view, head to The Lazy Goat, which takes you to the Mediterranean with Spanish cheese, fine charcuterie and braised pork belly.

When you're ready to satisfy your sweet tooth, sample the sweet potato pie at the Brick Street Café or the salted caramel banana pudding at The Chocolate Moose.

Find the Best Restaurants in Greenville, SC

#1
Kitchen Sync
#1 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (176)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pizza
1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2961
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#2
Smoky Dreams Barbecue and Catering
#2 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (411)
$ - $$ | American, Barbecue
2131 Woodruff Rd Maxwell Pointe Shopping Center, Greenville, SC 29607-5950
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#3
Yellow Ginger
#3 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (166)
$ - $$ | Chinese, Asian, Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian
2100 Poinsett Hwy Ste J, Greenville, SC 29609-2868
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#4
Ruth's Chris Steak House
#4 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (345)
$$ | Steakhouse, American
250 Riverplace, Suite 200 Embassy Suites Hotel, Greenville, SC 29601
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#5
Pita House
#5 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (467)
$ | International, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Arabic
495 S Pleasantburg Dr # B, Greenville, SC 29607-2525
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#6
Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe and Restaurant
#6 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (569)
$ - $$ | Italian, Cafe
123 S Main St Across from the Pointsett Hotel, Greenville, SC 29601-2710
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#7
Halls Chophouse
#7 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (891)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
550 S Main St Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601-2539
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#8
Saffron Indian Cuisine
#8 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (434)
$ - $$ | Indian
1178 Woodruff Rd WoodRuff Gallery, Suite 16, Greenville, SC 29607-4130
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#9
The Trappe door
#9 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (720)
$ - $$ | American, Belgian, Bar, European, Pub, Gastropub
23 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601-2734
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#10
Schwaben House
#10 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (300)
$ - $$ | European, German, Central European
1810 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2911
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#11
The Lost Cajun
#11 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (525)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole
3612 Pelham Rd Ste A, Greenville, SC 29615-7413
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#12
Soby's
#12 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (1571)
$ - $$ | American
207 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2831
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#13
Ruth's Chris Steak House
#13 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (380)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
851 Congaree Rd Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenville, SC 29607
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#14
Mary's Restaurant At Falls Cottage
#14 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (257)
$ - $$ | American
615 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2504
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#15
Pomegranate on Main
#15 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (420)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Persian
618 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505
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#16
Sully's Steamers
#16 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (296)
$ | American, Fast Food, Deli
6 E Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601-2731
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#17
Rick Erwins Westend Grille
#17 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (515)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
648 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505
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#18
Sassafras Southern Bistro
#18 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (303)
$ - $$ | American
103 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2796
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#19
Greektown Grille
#19 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (143)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Greek
400 E McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601-2940
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#20
Adam's Bistro
#20 of 1,058 Places to Eat in Greenville
TripAdvisor (216)
$ - $$ | American
221 Pelham Rd Ste 100, Greenville, SC 29615-2553
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