The 10 Best Restaurants In Greenville, South Carolina
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the city of Greenville. As it is the largest city in upstate South Carolina and the fastest growing city in the state, Greenville has many great restaurants. Take your pick from these top spots.
1. American Grocery Restaurant
Restaurant, Grocery Store, American
Breakwater
Breakwater showcases an updated twist on classic South Carolina ‘old school’ dishes, while also taking culinary influences from the world beyond. Their mission is to serve seasonal, artisanal and original food, with the menu largely dependent on seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Classic examples of low country cuisine includes the South Carolina staple of pimento cheese and the Breakwater burger. They also have a healthy offering of seafood from the Carolina coast, from traditional fried oysters to the more refined pan-fried sushi grade tuna. The restaurant is popular among locals and if you eat in the well-stocked bar you will be able to socialize.
Breakwater, 802 Main Street, Greenville, SC, USA, +1 864-271-0046.
Dark Corner Distillery
If Dark Corner Distillery’s claim that it is home to the world’s best moonshine isn’t enough to entice you, nothing will be. The range of spirits on offer draw inspiration from those distilled by the original Greenville County moonshiners in the Glassy Mountain Township some 175 years ago, albeit with a slight twist. In addition to the more traditional moonshine, such as Lewis Richmond hand mash and their special moonshine corn whiskey, they offer blends such as apple-achian shine and Carolina peach shine. There is a gift shop in the front and a tasting room and bar in the back, so there is plenty on offer for fans of the ‘shine.
Dark Corner Distillery, 241 North Main Street, Greenville, SC, USA, +1 864-631-1144.
2. Larkin's On The River
Bar, Restaurant, Steakhouse, American
3. The Lazy Goat
Bar, Restaurant, Restaurant with Rooms, Mediterranean, American
Papi’s Tacos
A food truck without wheels, Papi’s Tacos keeps its menu simple. It serves tacos, tortas, salsas and dips crafted from traditional recipes handed down through Papi’s – the ‘real’ Papi is Jorge Baralles – family. Inside, the restaurant is bright and colorful with a variety of wall paintings throughout. The menu, while relatively small, still gives a good variety of traditional Mexican street food made using fresh and often local ingredients. Taco fillings include shrimp, vegetarian, pork, chicken and steak and all of the salsa is handmade on the premises. Papi’s also hosts a gelato bar which has traditional flavors such as vanilla bean and those with a Papi’s twist, such as Mexican chocolate.
Papi’s Tacos, 300 River Street, Greenville, SC, USA, +1 864-373-7274.
The Peddler Steakhouse
Established in 1969, The Peddler Steakhouse has gone on to become one of Greenville’s most popular restaurants – so much so that you will often have trouble finding parking nearby. It is outside of the main Greenville dining district, but is worth the visit due to its historic surroundings and high-quality steak. The property was originally built as the residential home of the Floyd family in 1916. It originally included a swimming pool, dance pavilion and golf course. Its traditional stone brickwork and wooden shutters age it beyond its 100 years and it has had an important place as a center of recreation in Greenville since its inception.
The Peddler Steakhouse, 2000 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, USA, +1 864-235-7192.
4. Smoke on the Water
Bar, Gastropub, Pub Grub
5. Soby's
Restaurant, Grocery Store, American, Vegan, Vegetarian
6. The Trappe Door
Gastropub, Restaurant, Belgian
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