The Top Restaurants to try in Greenville SC
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Best Greek food: Greektown Grille
Greektown Grill is not only the best Greek restaurant in town, but also one of the best Greenville restaurants period. This is where you will find the best spanakopitas in the Upstate.
Their lunch specials are amazing. Try a delicious veggie pita with the best homemade french fries. I come back here just for the fries, although the pitas are pretty fabulous too. This is one of my top lunch spots, along with Handi. The ambiance is great too with pretty murals adorning the walls.
Great deal, great ambiance, and great food! Be sure to check this place out for lunch during your time in Greenville!
Location: 400 E McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
Best tacos: White Duck
White Duck is another Asheville favorite which eventually expanded into Greenville. This is a fun place where you can order eclectic tacos a la carte and try out unique craft beers. The menu is pretty creative and they always offer at least one gluten-free and vegan selection. My favorites are the Zorba (falafel) and black bean and cheese. The apps are pretty great too. Try the chips and queso! Delicious!
Location: 20 S. Main St. & 301 Airport Rd Suite J(note the Hampton Station location is closed).
Best eclectic fare: Kitchen Sync
Kitchen Sync is a wonderful addition to the Greenville dining scene. This farm-to-table neighborhood restaurant serves up homemade farm fresh fare. It is Greenville’s only certified green restaurant. Everything here is fresh and more on the healthy side, so it is a great choice for anyone looking for a quality, health conscious meal.
If you happen to visit during the summer treat yourself to the Southern style Tomato Pie dish. I absolutely love this dish and return several times each summer just to enjoy it. Other fantastic choices include the Shrimp Scampi and any of the creative Pizza selections. As far as appetizers go you cannot beat the Sweet Potato Hummus. If you have room left over, you will want to treat yourself to one of the best scratch made desserts in town. Don’t hesitate and go for the delicious S’mores!
Address: 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Best southern style food: Tupelo Honey
Tupelo Honey is a very popular Southern chain which originally opened in Asheville in 2000. The downtown Greenville location is particularly popular for Sunday brunch. Here you can feast on all sorts of specialty Southern style dishes including Shrimp and Grits, Sweet potato pancakes, and a fantastic Black Eyed Peas breakfast bowl. Start your meal off on a delicious note with fresh Southern biscuits served with honey and local jam. These are by far the most delicious biscuits in town.
Lunch at Tupelo Honey is also fantastic. They offer a variety of lunch combos where you can choose 1/2 sandwich and 2 sides. The vegetable plate is another fantastic deal. For just $15, you can pick amongst a variety of sides for a healthy, delicious lunch. This is one of those places where you get so filled up from the biscuits that it is hard to make room for any appetizers. If you do decide to test one out, go for the Chef’s mason jar dips or the pimento nachos.
Address: 1 N Main St Ste T, Greenville, SC 29601
Update: They no longer offer the Veggie plate (crazy to get rid of it!). I do recommend enjoying a few sides a la cart nonetheless.
Best international fare: Pomegranate on Main
At Pomegranate on Main, you can enjoy authentic Persian cuisine in a beautiful dining room featuring gorgeous local artwork. Likewise, the outdoor patio is a great place to people watch on nice summer days. For lunch, I would recommend trying a Kabob or a fresh wrap, along with a trio of delicious authentic Mediterranean inspired dips. They offer numerous veggie friendly options, as well as Chicken and beef kabobs and entrees and seafood plates.
Overall, this is a great choice for a relaxed lunch date. The food, service, and setting are all right on point.
Address: 618 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
