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Pomegranate on Main, Greenville, SC

Pomegranate on Main

4.8
4.8
2644 Reviews
$30 and under
Persian
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Persian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 4:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm till, Saturday: 4:30pm till
  • Phone number
    (864) 241-3012
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Pomegranate on Main<br />Greenville | Persian | $$ ($30 and under)<br /><br />Greenville’s premier restaurant for authentic Persian cuisine, Pomegranate offers indoor and outdoor dining options for receptions, private parties, or corporate events. Our open dining room, urban décor and patio with streaming water wall create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Guests can choose from our lunch and dinner menus as well as full bar service. Catering is also available.
  • Private party contact
    James Sifford: (864) 241-3012
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Cross street
    Augusta
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Pomegranate on MainGreenville | Persian | $$ ($30 and under)Greenville’s premiere restaurant for authentic Persian cuisine, Pomegranate offers indoor and outdoor dining options for receptions, private parties, or corporate events. Our open dining room, urban décor and patio with streaming water wall create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Guests can choose from our lunch and dinner menus as well as full bar service. Catering is also available.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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What 2,644 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Healthy

  • Greenville

    Best Overall

  • Greenville

    Best Food

  • Greenville

    Best Ambiance

  • Greenville

    Best Value

  • Greenville

    Healthy

  • Greenville

    Great for outdoor dining

2,644 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good. Never had Persian before. It wasn’t bizarre or strange, just different, spice-wise. I wasn’t familiar with some of the terms, so had to ask the waitress a couple times but she was very accommodating and helpful.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    22 reviews

    1.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately we were seated in the worst seat in the house even though we requested a window seat several days in advance This is a tradition with us to eat at pomegranate the night of the Christmas parade Oh well will not be doing this next year. A great disappointment

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was out of this world and the service was even better! Hope was awesome! Helpful in all our questions about the menu and city 🙃

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  4. PaulaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great. Atmosphere in the main dining room is excellent. We ate outside, and it was December, but the restaurant does a wonderful job of making it warm and as cozy as possible.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time customer. Thought the service was great, the food was awesome too! I’ll be back and would not hesitate to recommend!

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  6. Diningayle

    Greensboro

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An all-around wonderful place to dine. Love the Persian menu and delicious food. Pomegranate Martini, too. Friendly, no-rush service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience. They took care of us on our anniversary

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  8. KateR

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great restaurant! I had the saffron chicken kabob and it was delicious. Very generous portions. I will definitely be back.

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  9. foodlvr54

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent and I look forward to eating there again. We were a little bothered to see an automatic gratuity added to each of our bills. I understand the need on large groups, but we had four adults and two kids. We always tip over 20% when service is good but to have the decision completely taken away from us didn't sit well.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! We each got a different meal and shared.

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  11. MGDTime

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, we were not rushed and were allowed to set our own pace. Al always the food was first class. Celebrated my wife’s birthday and we couldn’t have been treaded better. Dillon did a fantastic job waiting on us.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed setting, noise level good, service good! Food not so much! Hummus just ordinary, salad fresh but really lacking flavor! I could go to Panera and enjoy a really good salad. We had kabobs…lamb no real taste and over done; the other kabob had some flavor but nothing to say “good job”. The rice was cooked too long ago… I am sorry but I’m disappointed! I am going to try one more time as I always do to give a fair review! We all have off times. Looking forward to a new experience next time. Thank you for inquiring.

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  13. CarolC

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of this place is the best. Always worth the ride from the Burg!

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  14. CynthiaV

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Delicious food as usual! Service was great!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fresh and appealing. Wonderful staff that guided our choices and flavor combinations. Incredible house-made hummus. Will return when in Greenville again and definitely recommend to our family and friends.

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  16. DavidE

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite for us. The food is like no other in Greenville.

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  17. Alwayssummer

    Portland

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a delightful place to eat. The service was very good and the food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the pomegranate ice cream. I’ll be back.

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  18. OACchoicerestaurants

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to find such unique food, prepared and served well. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is knowledgeable, caring and paying attention to the minute issues at making dining a memorable experience. A++++

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good! I had a great birthday. Thank you for the gift brownies. Thank you very much!

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  20. CakeWalk

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was slightly chilly where we set as it was a covered patio but the drinks and food were great. The staff was responsive and flexible to questions about the food and diet

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  21. Zoie

    Memphis/West TN

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    guitar on the "porch" was too loud........hard to carry on conversation. Not "energetic" atmosphere.....just too loud for a small space.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the complimentary appetizer. The chicken kabobs with cranberry rice was excellent. The serving size is large enough to share. The service was great.

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  23. NathanL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 5th time we’ve enjoyed dinner at Pomegranate’s. Every time has been enjoyable and every time my wife and I say to each other why do we bother discussing where to eat downtown Greenville when we should just come here! Absolutely recommend!

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  24. SusanE

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best tasting and healthiest cuisine in Greenville. Our favorite restaurant to dine at hands down. Servers are so attentive, informative and happy to serve you. Love Ben and Hannah! The owners, Ali, Nancy and Hash are doing a remarkable job!

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  25. AnnetteR

    Greensboro

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely bistro, attentive service, and the cocktails and entrees were fresh and delicious.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my friend to eat at Pomegranates for her birthday. The food was fabulous as always. Of course the complimentary chocolate cake was the best. Always a great atmosphere!!

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  27. TomM

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had never been to A Persian restaurant in Greenville. Turned out to be very good great flavoring and exotic foods well explained by the food server.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place!!!! One of our absolute favorites for great food that doesn’t make us feel super heavy after eating.

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  29. Blanca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was wonderful. The ambiance, food, and service were all excellent.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Pomegranite! Always great food, great service, and good value

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  31. GVLresident

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite restaurants in Greenville. Always a great dining experience.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Awesome bartenders. Table service was spotty

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  33. lisap

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One major issue. We had a 5:30 reservation. An employee unlocked the door around 5:20. We walked in and one of the wait staff sharply said “we don’t open until 5:30”. “That’s 10 more minutes”. We turned around and walked back out. Why unlock the door and then rudely tell people basically to leave? Didn’t totally ruin the experience, but it clearly started our experience on a bad note.

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  34. LindaB

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kabobs come with the most delicious cranberry rice!

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  35. CollinB

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was okay. The music was very loud. Never going back again

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  36. Stephanie

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food! The lamb was so tender and the the rice with lentils and cranberries just perfect! We have been here many times and will definitely go back when we are in Greenville!

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  37. FranA

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to Pomegranate on Main. It was fantastic. My husband and I lived in Turkey for four years and love middle eastern food. For starters we had Kashk Bademjan, which is a fabulous eggplant based starter. We also had the hummus. I started the drinks with the house pomegranate martini that was delicious. My husband had a Malbec wine. We both had the evening special. The grilled scallops and shrimp dish with rice was perfect. For dessert we had the coconut pie and tea to drink. The pie was very good. It was fabulous to taste the authentic tea and enjoy the presentation. Our waiter was great. The restaurant’s atmosphere is warm and welcoming. This is definitely a place we will return. I will suggest that the restaurant try new pita bread. The bread was not firm or warm, and I prefer a more toasted or grilled type pita. Thank you Pomegranate on Main for a lovely dinner.

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  38. MarinaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is fresh and delicious, I love the ambience. The outdoor seating! The staff is knowledgeable on the menu and gives great recommendations. Translating the menu was a bonus as well. I’ve been to many Persian restaurants and this was very good!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and experience. The food is always great and the staff is very professional.

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  40. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    326 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    326 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a couple of months since we visited Pomegranate on Main and we did miss it. We discovered our favorite bartender (Mike) had decided to leave and we are sorry to see him go. Mike was an excellent bartender - never had to send a drink back. We enjoyed a great dinner on the usually quiet patio (except for excessively loud vehicles that drove past). Perfect night for the patio. After ordering a Pomergrante Mule and Pomegranate Royale (Kir) - both excellent - my hubby enjoyed his Roasted Salmon (med.) with the Cranberry Rice and I enjoyed the Chicken Torsch Kabob (chicken a bit dry but that seems to be the case no matter where you order chicken) with the Cranberry Rice. Good service. Definitely worth trying if you haven't.

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FAQs

Pomegranate on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 241-3012.

Pomegranate on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2644 OpenTable diners.

Pomegranate on Main does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pomegranate on Main

618 S Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Augusta
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30pm - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 4:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm till, Saturday: 4:30pm till
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Persian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Pomegranate on MainGreenville | Persian | $$ ($30 and under)Greenville’s premiere restaurant for authentic Persian cuisine, Pomegranate offers indoor and outdoor dining options for receptions, private parties, or corporate events. Our open dining room, urban décor and patio with streaming water wall create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Guests can choose from our lunch and dinner menus as well as full bar service. Catering is also available.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (864) 241-3012
  • Catering
    Pomegranate on Main<br />Greenville | Persian | $$ ($30 and under)<br /><br />Greenville’s premier restaurant for authentic Persian cuisine, Pomegranate offers indoor and outdoor dining options for receptions, private parties, or corporate events. Our open dining room, urban décor and patio with streaming water wall create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Guests can choose from our lunch and dinner menus as well as full bar service. Catering is also available.
  • Private party contact
    James Sifford: (864) 241-3012
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