Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Piedmont

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Soby's

4.7

Exceptional(9066)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Greenville

Booked 85 times today

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 500 selections and is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner regular.

2. The Lazy Goat

4.7

Exceptional(4655)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Greenville

Booked 47 times today

The Lazy Goat is a Mediterranean-themed restaurant with a menu featuring global influences from Spain, Morocco, Italy, France, Greece, Africa and the Middle East in a relaxed atmosphere where taking the time to "linger and share" is encouraged. The diverse menu was created to accommodate a variety of diner preferences with meat & cheese plates, small plates to “graze and nibble,” and main dishes. Guests are invited to take their time while "trying a little bit of this and a little bit of that" or a "whole lot of whatever they like."

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3. Sassafras Southern Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(3416)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Greenville

Booked 37 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, Sassafras Southern Bistro serves an eclectic menu of American cuisine with a truly Southern influence. Menu items include steak, fresh seafood, salads, and amazing desserts. Sassafras Southern Bistro has a full bar featuring local beers on tap and an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.Start out your meal at Sassafras Southern Bistro with one of their amazing appetizers like the spicy pork tenderloin or the famous blue crab and pepper-jack nachos. Choose from entrees like the raved about shrimp and grits or the filet with house made pimento. Some vegetarian and gluten free options are available upon request.

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4. Rick Erwin's West End Grille

4.8

Exceptional(4129)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Greenville

Booked 35 times today

Located in Greenville’s Historic West End district, Rick Erwin’s West End Grille is a traditional American steak and seafood house that takes fine dining to new levels. With a stylish bar, cozy wine cellar, and inviting dining room bathed in rich, dark woods, West End Grille boasts an atmosphere infused with ambiance and complemented by an extensive contemporary menu and fine wine list. At the same time, intimate and striking, sophisticated and comfortable. A private glass-encased dining room seats 24 and is adjacent to an elegant wine cellar with a vast selection of fine wines. Next door to the restaurant is a private 2,500 square-foot private dining room available for larger private dinners and special occassions. Our commitment is a memorable, outstanding dining experience for every guest.

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5. Pomegranate on Main

4.8

Exceptional(2953)

Price: Moderate

• Persian • Greenville

Booked 16 times today

Just a few steps from Falls Park, Pomegranate on Main serves authentic Persian cuisine with exceptionally flavorful beef, chicken, lamb, shrimp, salmon and veggie kabobs and basmati rice entrees, stews and starters. The entrees are gluten-free and naturally healthy. Owner and entrepreneur Ali Saifi learned Southern hospitality in his native Iran long before settling in Greenville, S.C., and opened the restaurant as a gift to the community that celebrates the Upstate’s melting pot of cultures. Enjoy a bistro-style atmosphere in our main dining room or open-air patio with water wall.

6. Larkin's

4.3

Awesome(5205)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Greenville

Booked 28 times today

Larkin's is a beloved gem in the Greenville neighborhood. With its award-winning steakhouse cuisine and a wine list praised by Wine Spectator, this restaurant offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the 'consistently interesting, well prepared' dishes, and the 'professional staff' that make them feel like guests in a home rather than a restaurant. The location is also a hit, being 'in the heart of downtown, close to everything'. Larkin's is the perfect spot for a pre-show dinner, light drink, romantic date or late-night bar snack, making it a neighborhood favorite.

A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Greenville at Riverplace restaurant

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Greenville at Riverplace

4.4

Awesome(2609)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Greenville

Booked 20 times today

Your first visit will tell you why serious steak lovers around the world choose to dine at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Ruth's Chris is acclaimed world-wide for its USDA Prime Midwestern beef - aged to perfection, broiled at 1800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor and served the signature Ruth's Chris way ... SIZZLING. Ruth’s Chris Steak House brings the sizzle to downtown Greenville. Boasting mouthwatering appetizers like Barbecued Shrimp and Mushrooms stuffed with Crabmeat, a variety of USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, salads, vegetables, a variety of potatoes, an award winning wine list and legendary hospitality, this will be one experience to excite all your senses! Top it all off with a delectable Ruth's Chris dessert like our definitive version of a traditional New Orleans favorite, Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, or Classic Cheesecake topped with fresh seasonal berries. Savor your meal while overlooking the stunning vistas of the Reedy River.

8. The Vista

4.7

Exceptional(535)

Price: Moderate

• American • Greenville

Booked 6 times today

The Rick Erwin Dining Group's cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar. Located in Greenville's historic Alta Vista neighborhood, "The Vista" offers a range of American Cuisine, from rotisserie chicken and fall off the bone ribs, to classic shrimp and grits, and a variety of fantastic menu items. This venue aims to be every local's favorite place to eat, drink, and relax with neighbors and friends.

9. Limoncello

4.2

Awesome(2543)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Greenville

Limoncello will be OPEN for Indoor and Outdoor dining. We will do our best to accommodate reservations during this time. Outdoor dining is on a first come, first serve basis. Please understand we cannot control weather. If there is inclement weather we will not be able to sit our outdoor dining area. We are currently not offering valet services to better service curbside pick up guests. There is limited street parking as well as the River St. Parking garage- 414. River St.

10. Davani's

4.7

Exceptional(1860)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenville

Booked 4 times today

Upscale casual dining restaurant with cozy seating for up to 85 people located in historic area of Greenville, South Carolina. Menu offers continental cuisine with old world classic French and Italian dishes made with premium cuts of meat, freshest seafood and local ingredients. Extensive wine list from around the world will delight wine lovers. Private dining room available for party's up to 24.

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JamesVIP
South Carolina •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an enjoyable meal at Sassafras Southern Bistro. Portions were generous and everything we ordered was very good. We started with the fried green tomatoes and the wedge salad. For entrees we had the seafood trio and the fried chicken. We will definitely return.
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Sassafras Southern BistroPrice: Moderate• Southern• Greenville
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4.9
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Rick
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first visit here. We had drinks at the bar before dinner, very good experience. At dinner we shared several dishes… all were wonderful! Staff was great, very attentive. We plan to go back.
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Rick Erwin's West End GrillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Greenville
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4.8
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Bat'sé
South Carolina •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was our first time trying Persian dishes and we enjoyed the food here! The ambiance was perfect, too, and our server was very kind.
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Pomegranate on MainPrice: Moderate• Persian• Greenville
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4.8
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Traci
East Tennessee •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great location looking over the river. I asked for a window view and I was surprised and so happy to actually get a table right next to the window . The food as excellent and the service great. Loved it
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The Lazy GoatPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Greenville
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4.7
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Olga
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
The restaurant was all decked out for Christmas, quite beautiful. The server was knowlegable and attentive.my husband and I each had the crab cake dinner and it was very good. We have been here before always good food and service.
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Soby'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Greenville
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Soby's

2. The Lazy Goat

3. Sassafras Southern Bistro

4. Rick Erwin's West End Grille

5. Pomegranate on Main

6. Larkin's

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Greenville at Riverplace

8. The Vista

9. Limoncello

10. Davani's

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