Dining Guide | LISTINGS recently received a makeover, with windows that open onto Main Street, and Crafted bar upstairs. Chef Shaun Garcia has kicked up the menu of urban comfort food.
Dinner only Reservations suggested $15 or less $16 to $25 more than $25
116 S. Main St.; 864.373.7300; thenosedive.com
Prices are based on the average cost of a dinner entrée (or a lunch entrée if dinner is not served)
Restaurant 17 $$$ D R
Skillfully prepared seasonal cuisine such as sweet potato gnocchi with maple brown butter comes with a dropdead gorgeous mountain view at Hotel Domestique, owned by noted cyclist George Hincapie.
American American Grocery Restaurant $$$ D R
Biscuit Head
Run by Chef Joe Clarke and his sommelier wife, Darlene, this West End restaurant is a foodie favorite for refined seasonal dishes that showcase artisanal ingredients from local farms.
quesadillas and blue crab lobster dip make good preludes to sandwiches, burgers, and house specialties at this lively sports bar in the West End.
is crowned by a terrific rooftop deck. From chipotle lime chicken to maple-glazed salmon, classic American food fills the menu.
732 S. Main St.; 864.232.7665; americangr.com
631 S. Main St.; 864.568.5053; greenville.brazwellspub.com
The Anchorage $$ D R
Café Verdae $$
21 E. Coffee St.; 864.438.4698; greenville. inkanivy.com
This eclectic neighborhood restaurant specializes in small plates, esoteric wines, and craft cocktails and is located in the Village of West Greenville. 586 Perry Ave.; 864.219.3082; theanchoragerestaurant.com
Artisan $$
Pecan-crusted trout and shrimp and grits number among the tempting items on the menu of the dining room at the Greenville Marriott. Save room for the Kentucky mud pie. One Parkway East; 864.297.0300, x255; artisangreenville.com
Augusta Grill $$ D
The menu changes daily at this neighborhood eatery, a go-to on Augusta for more than 20 years. Locals in the know drop in on Wednesday nights for the crab cake special. 1818 Augusta St., Suite #116; 864.242.0316; augustagrill. com
Bistro 45 Carolina Fresh $$
Focusing on fresh regional products from growers and producers around South Carolina, the Hilton Greenville’s restaurant menu highlights the likes of cedar-roasted salmon and a flame-roasted bone-in pork chop.
Set inside the airy atrium of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center, Café Verdae offers entrées that range from baked lasagna to pan-roasted red snapper. 670 Verdae Blvd.; 864.676.9090; embassysuitesgreenville.com
Carolina Ale House $$
American favorites on the menu, 20 TV screens, and a rooftop bar make Carolina Ale House a family-friendly place to enjoy a burger while you root for your favorite team. 113 S. Main St.; 864.351.0521; carolinaalehouse.com
Green Room Restaurant and Bar $$$ R
Occupying a turn-of-the-20th century building, the Green Room highlights sophisticated American fare for lunch and dinner. Though the restaurant is under new management, the beloved chipotle-glazed meatloaf remains on the menu. 116 N. Main St.; 864.335.8222; greenroomgvl.com
Grill Marks $
Imaginative burgers and milkshakes—including spiked versions—take center stage at this Main Street eatery. The vibe is casual, and the prime people-watching from the patio can’t be beat.
45 W. Orchard Park Rd.; 864.232.4747; greenvillesc. hilton.com
209 S. Main St.; 864.233.5825; grillmarks.com
Brazwells Premium Pub $
Tattoo-inspired artwork decorates the walls of this three-level restaurant, which
Kicked-up pub fare like brisket
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Ink N Ivy $$ R
Larkin’s on the River $$$ R
Next door to the Peace Center, Larkin’s spotlights Prime steaks and fresh seafood to complement the Reedy River view. Check out the new snack menu, served from 2pm to 5pm. 318 S. Main St.; 864.467.9777; larkinsontheriver.com
Mary Beth’s at McBee Station $$
Locally renowned for excellent breakfasts (try the lemon ricotta pancakes), Mary Beth’s also serves innovative salads and sandwiches for lunch as well as steak and seafood entrées at dinner. 500 E. McBee Ave.; 864.242.2535; marybethsatmcbee.com
Mary’s Restaurant at Falls Cottage $ Mary Jones serves comfort food for lunch and weekend brunch in an 1893 cottage bordering Falls Park on the Reedy. Regulars favor the hot chicken salad and barbecue chicken quesadilla.
615 S. Main St.; 864.298.0005; fallscottage.com
Northampton Wines and Cafe $$
Serving dinner Monday through Saturday, as well as Saturday lunch, this downtown cafe’s featured wines and refined menu items prove a perfect pairing. 211 E Broad St.; 864.271.3919; northamptonwines.com
NOSE DIVE $$
This upscale gastropub
10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest; 864.516.1254; restaurant17.com
Roost Restaurant $$
The Hyatt Regency’s soil-tocity restaurant shines a light on local ingredients. Snag a seat at the Kitchen Counter to watch the chefs, or perch on the outdoor patio overlooking NOMA Square. 220 N. Main St.; 864.298.2424; roostrestaurant.com
Soby’s New South Cuisine $$$ D R Fusing Southern recipes with contemporary flair, Soby’s offers new twists on old favorites. Fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese fondue, and country ham with Brussels sprouts will give you the idea. 207 S. Main St.; 864.232.7007; sobys.com
Spoonbread Restaurant $ Named for its erstwhile signature dish and set inside the Westin Poinsett hotel, Spoonbread’s high-ceilinged dining room makes an elegant spot for a leisurely lunch or Sunday brunch with the family.
120 S. Main St.; 864.421.9700; westinpoinsettgreenville.com
Stax Omega Diner $
This family-owned diner has been a Greenville favorite since 1988. No wonder, with comfort food like a roasted half chicken, hand-pressed burgers, and sweets from Stax Bakery next door. 72 Orchard Park Dr.; 864.297.6639; staxs.net
Stella’s Southern Bistro $$$ R
Chef Jason Scholz skillfully interprets Southern cuisine using products from local farms. Delicious results yield Carolina coast fish specials and a grilled Beeler’s Farm pork chop with sweet potato grits. 684-C Fairview Rd., Simpsonville; 864.757.1212; stellasbistro. com
Stellar Restaurant & Wine Bar $$$ D A constellation of fiber-otic stars collides with an orbit of fine wines, artisan cheeses, small plates, and confections. The handful of dinner entrées ranges from diver scallops to filet mignon.
20 N. Main St.; 864.438.4954; stellarwinebar.com
Bakeries & Cafés Cafe at Williams Hardware $
Open for lunch daily and breakfast on weekends, this down-home spot resides in a former hardware store. Don’t miss the cool shop up front that stocks South Carolinamade items. 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest; 864.834.7888. cafeatwilliamshardware.com
Chocolate Moose Bakery & Café $
Inside M. Judson Booksellers, Chocolate Moose bakes dreamy desserts daily from scratch. Check their website for the menu of seasonal cupcake flavors, which changes with each day of the week. 130 S. Main St.; 864.232.2121; thechocolatemoosesc.com
Eggs Up Grill $
Breakfast (they serve lunch too) is what it’s about at Eggs Up Grill downtown, with morning fare from blueberry pancakes to Benedicts. If you’re on the Eastside, there’s a second location at 1939 Woodruff Road. 31 Augusta St.; 864.520.2005; eggsupgrill.com
Legrand Bakery $
Count on French baker Emmanuel Legrand for French baguettes, chocolate croissants, and a mouthwatering selection of pastries at his storefront in Augusta Village. Lunch fare adds quiche, sandwiches, and salads. 1818 Augusta St.; 864.991.8592; legrandbakery.com
Rainer’s Cafe + Bar $
A bevy of sandwiches come with small-batch sides in an inspiring space adorned with the work of local artists. From Thursday to Saturday nights, Rainer’s next-door bar is a laid-back place to hang. 610-A S. Main St.; 864.232.1753; rainerscafeandbar.com
Runway Café $
Watch the planes take off and land at Greenville Downtown
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