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SMOKE ON THE WATER Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with a separate street-side dining area and outdoor tables great for sunny days. Choose something from the smoker (Beer-Butt Chicken), or pick from sandwiches, burgers, or salads. Smoke ’n’ sides vary from mac ’n’ cheese to a bowl of greens, and even spinach casserole. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202, (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.
SPOONBREAD Off the lobby of the historic Westin Poinsett Hotel, Spoonbread serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner in true Southern style. Lunch here is best begun with a cup of Lowcountry crab and corn chowder, followed by a patty melt or perhaps a Poinsett Chicken BLT. Sunday brunch offers elegant buffet service and a la carte options. $-$$$, B, L, SBR. 120 S Main St. (864) 421-9700
STELLAR RESTAURANT & WINE BAR Elegant tapas and an extensive wine list (including beer) punctuate this initmate second-story space. Try the Seared Diver Scallops or the Pork Tenderloin Wellington. Finish off with chocolate fondue. $-$$$, L, D. 20 N Main
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SUSHI KOJI Sushi Koji flaunts a contemporary air. Chef Koji Fujikawa presides over the five-seat sushi bar. If you order one of the two omakase menus, you’ll be treated to the chef’s choice of the freshest fish flown in from markets in Japan and the United States. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217 N Main St. (864) 631-1145
TAKOSUSHI Good for a group, especially if you’re in the mood for a sushi roll and your friends are craving burritos. You can start with shumai; your pals with nachos. Then you’ll have to pare down the long list of makimono rolls while the rest of the table decides between tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 34 S Main St. (864) 271-5055, tako-sushi.com
THE TRAPPE DOOR A rathskeller vibe pervades this underground tavern that boasts an incredible beer program, with 10 on tap and more than 150 bottles. Mussels come in six different preparations, served with crispy homemade frites. Other Belgian specialties include waterzooi (a creamy seafood stew), and carbonnades flamandes (beef stew braised in Belgian beer). $$, L, D. Closed Monday. 23 W Washington St. (864) 4517490, trappedoor.com
TSUNAMI Come here for fresh fish, sure, but if you’re in the mood for something hot, try one of the many hibachi selections, including filet mignon, or the teriyakis, stirfries, and soups—steaming bowls of fresh udon or soba noodles. Perfect for slurping. $-$$, L ( Mon–Fri), D. 106 E North St. (864) 467-1055, tsunamigreenville.com
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