Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Greenville

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Greenville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Soby's

4.8

4.8 (9286)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Greenville

About the restaurant

Soby’s New South Cuisine is an eclectic blend of contemporary continental cuisine infused with traditional Southern ingredients, transforming old favorites into something fresh and new. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Greenville, in a renovated cotton mill built in the 1800s. The atmosphere is warm and energetic and the staff is well-trained to provide a fantastic dining experience for all of our guests. In addition, the wine list offers more than 3,100 selections and an inventory of 15,500 selections. The restaurant is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner regular.

Top review

Roxane

Dined 5 days ago

The braised beef was tasty, very tender and the collar green was very flavorful. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and very personable.

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Joyce Farms Fried Chicken

CAMP

4.8

4.8 (573)

$31 to $50

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

CAMP
/kamp/ verb: To relax, chill, unwind, savor, reflect, enjoy, breathe
Step through the doors of CAMP and you know you’re in good company. Here is a gathering place that captures the essence of downtown Greenville perfectly—cool, comfortable, lively—with food that is insanely delicious and flavorful.

The whimsical, comfort food menu with its touch of global flair is crafted using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms. Refreshing cocktails, a curated wine list, and a selection of regional beers pair perfectly to ensure a remarkable dining experience. Come unwind, chill with friends, and savor the moment at CAMP.

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RobertVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Sat at the Chef’s counter- fascinating twitch the food preparation, everything done so precisely and professionally, and the flavors were absolutely delicious..

O-Ku - Greenville

4.8

4.8 (589)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Greenville

About the restaurant

O-Ku brings a high-end point of precision to sushi. Our menu focuses on new seafood and classic Japanese dishes, as well as classic and avant-garde sushi and artistic cocktails.

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Alexander

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience as always. Food is excellent and prepared in a timely matter.

Patterson Kitchen + Bar

4.7

4.7 (410)

$31 to $50

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

Experience the flavors of the Upstate at our contemporary American restaurant, where Southern charm meets international flair. Nestled beside our beautifully manicured courtyard, our restaurant draws inspiration from the rich bounty of South Carolina. Our cuisine emphasizes bright, clean, and approachable dishes, all served with a touch of warm hospitality in a vibrant setting. Executive Chef Gianna Smutzki and Chef de Cuisine Veronica Rodriguez craft seasonal menus that showcase the finest of Greenville’s culinary scene.

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DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food and great service. Very knowledgeable team members

Tavola Italian

4.7

4.7 (204)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mauldin

About the restaurant

At Tavola, we’ve set a table for the whole family that is both welcoming and delicious. Located at BridgeWay Station, Mauldin’s new town center, Tavola is truly a feast for the eyes with its Italian countryside-inspired architecture and cuisine. Executive Chef Beau Owens delivers authentic, crave-worthy dishes with robust bowls of scratch-made pastas made daily, the best focaccia bread, small and shareable plates of arancini, classic meatballs, and clams oreganata plus the finest cuts of steaks, chops and seafood.

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BrianVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, amazing staff and a beautiful space. We dined on the patio and loved the view. Unfortunately, we were rained out but the staff was so gracious, they found a space for us inside and we finished our dinner. The brazzino and Veal were so good! I would highly recommend dining here.

Indaco - Greenville

4.6

4.6 (770)

$31 to $50

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Indaco seamlessly blends both elevated and casual dining with an airy, Italian-inspired menu. Indulge with hand-made pasta and wood-fired pizzas, alongside an exciting cocktail menu and an Italian-forward wine list. Enjoy Indaco favorites in our main dining room, or dine al fresco on our covered outdoor patio with access from Main Street.

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MichelleVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Joel excellent server. The agnolotti was award winning dish. Thank you!

Juniper

4.5

4.5 (606)

$30 and under

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

Step away from the downtown bustle to experience Juniper, Greenville's only urban gin bar, situated atop the AC Hotel. From the moment you enter Juniper, prepare to be enchanted by its immersive rooftop garden and breathtaking views of Main Street and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Full Dinner Menu: Available Wednesday & Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm | Friday & Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm.

Attire: We encourage SMART CASUAL dress at Juniper.

Identification: Remember to bring a valid physical I.D. (US Issued Driver's License/ID or Passport are accepted).

Underage Guests: Must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older. After 10pm: 21 or older only.

Gratuity: A 20% gratuity will be automatically added to parties of 8 or more.

Cake Fee: $35 fee applies for cake/cupcakes.

Corkage Fee: $45/bottle

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StephanieVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Persi is a great server with good food recommendations. The shrimp and grits and avocado toast were delicious and the desserts are fantastic

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Experience

Juniper's Social Hour 5pm-6:30pm

The Farehouse

4.5

4.5 (131)

$30 and under

American

Greer

About the restaurant

The Farehouse is located in the heart of the historic Taylors Mill’s Dock No. 3. The mill began its life as the Southern Bleachery and Piedmont Print Works during the height of the Greenville area’s reign as the Textile Capital of the World. Closing as a mill in 1965, the building found a variety of partial uses until revitalization efforts began in the mid 2000s. While many mill revitalization projects have converted mills into condos and other residential projects, the Taylors Mill is proud to be the largest grassroots project of its kind in the upstate of South Carolina. Today the Taylors Mill seeks to facilitate craft and commerce for a new generation in the heart of Taylors, SC. The Taylors Mill is reclaiming creative community.

Our menu focuses on New York style pizza, pub-style appetizers, deli sandwiches, and dinner specials using fresh, locally-sourced meat and produce.

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josephVIP

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Menu is creative but more geared to pizza and sandwiches. The food is hot what it arrives which is a pleasant change

Chef 21 Sushi Burger and Korean BBQ

4.3

4.3 (197)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Greenville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Chef 21, where culinary boundaries are shattered under one roof! Dive into the world of innovative Chef 21 Sushi Burgers, where traditional rolls meet handheld perfection. Craving Korean BBQ? Grill it yourself at your table, immersing in the sizzle and flavors of Seoul at Chef 21 Korean BBQ next door.
But that's not all – quench your thirst at our full bar boasting the biggest selection of Japanese whiskey and craft cocktails. Explore the world of soju and sake, elevating your dining experience to new heights. Chef 21: Two restaurants, one epic fusion feast!

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MeredithVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

So good and such a fun experience! We did the hot pot this time and make sure you try out dessert too.

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Texas de Brazil - Greenville

4.3

4.3 (587)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Greenville

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Amanda

Dined 6 days ago

Decent food and amazing service tonight compared to other visits

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