Best Places to Eat in Greenville, SC
Best Places to Eat in Greenville, SC
Greenville, SC is rapidly becoming a top destination to relocate to and to visit. With the increasing population and booming economy, new restaurants are sprouting up to accommodate tourists and newcomers. There is no shortage of restaurants, from fast food chains to dives to fine dining. There is also a great selection of ethnic restaurants, including Indian, Thai, Persian, Vietnamese and Afghan cuisine. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the variety, this guide can help you make an excellent restaurant selection. Here are our top picks for great places to eat in Greenville.
Snackworks – Breakfast
For a healthy breakfast we recommend Snack Works in downtown Greenville SC. Right across from Falls Park, Snack Works is a local favorite for unique, healthy options. They are known for their smoothies (made with real fruits and vegetables) and shots of wheatgrass. However, what really sets them apart is their acai bowl—layered with frozen acai puree, granola, fresh fruit, and shredded coconut. It is extremely refreshing and surprisingly filling, all while providing you with whole grains and at least a couple servings of fruit. After an acai bowl with a cup of strong black coffee or a shot of wheatgrass, you will be ready to conquer the day!
Happy + Hale - Lunch
Located in downtown Greenville, Happy + Hale is known for their signature salads and bowls, with healthy options for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. The Thai Chicken Crunch bowl, with kale, cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, scallions, crunchy wontons, and Thai Chili chicken, is a popular menu item. If you want to skip the meat, you can substitute the chicken for tofu or tempeh. They also serve a wildly popular Ahi Poke Bowl and an incredible vegan Falafel Grain Bowl. To drink, they offer fruit smoothies, organic juices, a variety of iced teas, and even beer and wine. The service is fast and friendly, the ingredients are fresh and flavorful, and you will leave feeling happy and hale!
Pomegranate on Main – Lunch or Dinner
If you’ve never had Persian food, you are seriously missing out. Pomegranate has a prime location on South Main Street across from Falls Park. The atmosphere is classy yet comfortable, with authentic Persian music and art. There is a lovely patio complete with a beautiful wall fountain for dining al fresco. Dining indoors at Pomegranate is just as special, and in summer you may want to escape the heat and enjoy the best air conditioning Greenville SC has to offer.
Whether you come for lunch or dinner, your waiter will bring you a traditional “Persian Breakfast” of freshly-baked pita bread, butter, feta cheese, radish and mint. Combined the ingredients become a refreshing and savory appetizer. Pomegranate is known for its kabobs, which include beef, chicken, and vegetable options. Served alongside cranberry rice, the kabobs are bursting with flavor and will not disappoint. We also recommend trying their signature drink, a Pomegranate Martini.
CityRange Steakhouse Grill – Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Sunday Brunch
For a delicious meal and a great dining experience, look no further than CityRange Steakhouse Grill. Whether you visit for lunch, brunch, happy hour, or dinner, you will receive quality food and excellent service at a reasonable price. CityRange is known for their steaks and the variety of preparations to choose from, but it also has tasty seafood selections, hearty soups and fresh salads. It has one of the best Happy Hours in town, Mon-Sat from 4-8pm. Beer and house wine is discounted and well liquors start at $3. You can sip your drink at the bar as you watch the game or relax on the new patio. Sunday Brunch is also a must-try, with a live jazz band, Bloody Mary bar, fresh beignets and a variety of brunch entrees. With friendly service, fresh ingredients and a lively atmosphere, CityRange is always a great choice.
