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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.
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Kitchen Sync#1 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville
$ - $$ | American, Bar1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2961Read More » - #2
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Greenville#2 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #3
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Greenville at I-385#3 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #4
Yellow Ginger#4 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #5
Yee-Haw Brewing Company#5 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #6
Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe and Restaurant#6 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #7
Smoky Dreams Barbecue and Catering#7 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #8
Saffron Indian Cuisine#8 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #9
Pita House#9 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #10
Schwaben House#10 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #11
Pomegranate on Main#11 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #12
Halls Chophouse#12 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #13
Mary's Restaurant At Falls Cottage#13 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #14
The Lost Cajun- Greenville#14 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #15
Sully's Steamers#15 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #16
Sassafras Southern Bistro#16 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #17
Soby's#17 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #18
Saskatoon Steakhouse#18 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #19
The Trappe door#19 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville - #20
Rick Erwins Westend Grille#20 of 891 Places to Eat in Greenville
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