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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
- #1Kitchen Sync#1 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (254)$ - $$ | American, Bar1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2961Read More » - #2Luna Rosa Gelato Cafe and Restaurant#2 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (606)$ - $$ | Italian, Cafe123 S Main St Across from the Pointsett Hotel, Greenville, SC 29601-2710Read More » - #3Saffron Indian Cuisine#3 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (448)$ - $$ | Indian1178 Woodruff Rd WoodRuff Gallery, Suite 16, Greenville, SC 29607-4130Read More » - #4Yee-Haw Brewing Company#4 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (168)$ - $$ | American, Brew Pub, Pub, Bar307 E McBee Ave Suite C, Greenville, SC 29601-4906Read More » - #5Yellow Ginger#5 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (185)$ - $$ | Chinese, Asian, Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian2100 Poinsett Hwy Ste J, Greenville, SC 29609-2868Read More » - #6Pita House#6 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (483)$ | International, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Israeli, Arabic495 S Pleasantburg Dr # B, Greenville, SC 29607-2525Read More » - #7Ruth's Chris Steak House - Greenville at I-385#7 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (439)$$ | American, Steakhouse851 Congaree Rd Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenville, SC 29607Read More » - #8Smoky Dreams Barbecue and Catering#8 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (426)$ - $$ | Fast Food2131 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-5950Read More » - #9Ruth's Chris Steak House#9 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (443)$$ | Steakhouse, American250 Riverplace, Suite 200 Embassy Suites Hotel, Greenville, SC 29601Read More » - #10Schwaben House#10 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (321)$ - $$ | European, German, Central European1810 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2911Read More » - #11Pomegranate on Main#11 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (457)$ - $$ | Middle Eastern, Persian, Mediterranean618 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505Read More » - #12The Lost Cajun- Greenville#12 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (568)$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Cajun & Creole3612 Pelham Rd Ste A, Greenville, SC 29615-7413Read More » - #13Sully's Steamers#13 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (321)$ | American, Deli6 E Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601-2731Read More » - #14Soby's#14 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (1705)$ - $$ | American207 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2831Read More » - #15Sassafras Southern Bistro#15 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (343)$ - $$ | American103 N Main St #107, Greenville, SC 29601Read More » - #16Saskatoon Steakhouse#16 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (463)$ - $$ | American, Steakhouse681 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607Read More » - #17The Trappe door#17 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (771)$ - $$ | Belgian, Bar, European, Pub, Gastropub23 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601-2734Read More » - #18Mary's Restaurant At Falls Cottage#18 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (277)$ - $$ | American615 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2504Read More » - #19Rick Erwins Westend Grille#19 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (542)$$ | American, Steakhouse648 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505Read More » - #20Halls Chophouse#20 of 876 Places to Eat in Greenville
Tripadvisor (977)$$ | American, Steakhouse550 S Main St Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601-2539Read More »
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