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BARS, CAFéS, & RESTAURANTS Rivera’s Chef Bruce Rivera came to Greer in 2008, after two stints in downtown Greenville, one in the kitchen of the erstwhile Sophisticated Palate on Main Street, and then at his own Café Rivera in the West End. The chef’s Puerto Rican roots shine in empanadas and ceviche tostadas, as well as in the Mayan-style roast pork, the specialty of the house. The selection of Angus steaks can get pricey, but if you’re watching your budget, sandwiches and entrée salads make less-expensive dinner options. $$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 117 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 8779600, caferivera.net
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THE Strip Club 104 Jason and Allison Clark, the duo that brought you Bin 112, opened a steak place in the former location of Gerard’s. From a lamb Porterhouse to a house-aged, Black Angus filet mignon, meat forms the core of the menu. But don’t pass up the sushi-grade, pistachio-crusted tuna or the char-grilled salmon. Sauces (sweet chili BBQ; bacon and caramelized onion Béarnaise) and sides (sautéed forest mushrooms; Parmesan-truffle pommes frites) are available à la carte, and most entrées come with the Strip Club’s signature carb, Rice-a-Noodle. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 104 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 877-9104, thestripclub104.com
Southern Thymes Café This no-frills, diner-style eatery has been pleasing locals with large portions of homestyle Southern cooking since 2005. Starting at 7am daily, Southern Thymes serves up hearty breakfasts of omelets, hotcakes, French toast, and more. Supplement your meal with hash browns, stewed apples, or a bowl of sausage gravy. For lunch, there
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