25 Essential Greenville Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Greenville.
Universal Joint Greenville
South Carolina
Relaxed, brick-clad neighborhood eatery offering burgers & American fare plus rotating draft beers.
Pita House
South Carolina
Family-run diner serves classic Middle Eastern dishes & sells ethnic foodstuffs at adjacent market.
Kitchen Sync - Laurens Road
South Carolina
Rustic-chic eatery with spirits & global eats such as tacos, banh mi salad, burgers & Thai pot pie.
Augusta Grill
Greenville, South Carolina
Classy restaurant offering New American small plates & entrees, plus a wine list & full bar.
Tito's Restaurant Pizzeria
Greenville, South Carolina
Laid-back parlor offering simple pizzas, sandwiches, pasta & Italian mains such as chicken marsala.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Greenville, South Carolina
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
windy city burgers
Greenville, South Carolina
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Greenville, South Carolina
Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Wild Wing Cafe
Greenville, South Carolina
Laid-back chain offering chicken wings in a variety of flavors amid a sports-bar atmosphere.
Henry's Smokehouse
Greenville, South Carolina
Traditional South Carolina BBQ eatery known for cooking meat over hickory smoke pits.
The Anchorage
Greenville, South Carolina
Locally sourced American small plates, cocktails & wine in white-walled digs with blue banquettes.
Chicken Salad Chick
Greenville, South Carolina
Chain outlet specializing in many different types of chicken salads, plus sandwiches, soups & sides.
Eggs Up Grill
Greenville, South Carolina
Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
Halls Chophouse Greenville
Greenville, South Carolina
Genteel restaurant with river views, serving Southern fare made with ingredients from nearby farms.
Bucky's Bar-B-Q
Greenville, South Carolina
Local counter-serve chain dishing up BBQ plates & comfort sides in a no-frills setting.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Greenville, South Carolina
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Jason's Deli
Greenville, South Carolina
Deli chain featuring specialty sandwiches, salads & other health-conscious fare.
Asada
Greenville, South Carolina
Warm, relaxed eatery offering classic Mission-style tacos & quesadillas plus other Latin cuisine.
Spirit & Bower
Greenville, South Carolina
Service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Greenville, South Carolina
Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
Eggs Up Grill
Greenville, South Carolina
Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.
The Lazy Goat
Greenville, South Carolina
Inspired Mediterranean small & large plates in an elegant riverside spot with open kitchen & patio.
Papi's Tacos
Greenville, South Carolina
Tacos & tortas with housemade salsas, plus agua fresca, doled out in a colorful counter-serve nook.
Cantina 76
Greenville, South Carolina
Laid-back hangout known for choice margaritas & upmarket, contemporary tacos & Mexican entrees.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Greenville, South Carolina
Hip, buzzy chain serving creative burgers with gourmet toppings, plus hand-cut fries & other sides.