Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Greenville
  5. Greenville
Sassafras Southern Bistro, Greenville, SC

Sassafras Southern Bistro

4.8
4.8
2832 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (864) 235-5670
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Cross street
    North St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Richardson Street parking garage that is conveniently located just a few steps away and is free to park on the weekends!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,832 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Best Value

  • South Carolina

    Southern

  • Greenville

    Best Service

  • Greenville

    Best Value

  • Greenville

    Great for outdoor dining

2,832 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our adult family members has made a tradition to go out to eat during the Christmas season. This is the second year in a row we have eaten at Sassafras. The service is always good as well as the delicious food. No complaints out of us! At the end of our meal the manager/owner comes by the table to see how our meal was. Such a nice man. We appreciate him checking on us.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Pamela

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious, came out quickly, was fresh and hot. Our server was attentive. One of our favorite places to go!

    Is this helpful?

  3. FredT

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable and food was great. I would highly recommend this establishment.

    Is this helpful?

  4. VitoF

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. Place was busy, but we never felt rushed. We were welcomed to take our time and enjoy the evening!

    Is this helpful?

  5. TomM

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great environment to dine with friends, family or work. We always go to dinner here every time we’re in town.

    Is this helpful?

  6. MarkW

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is outstanding and prices are reasonable. Our server appeared to be more interested in larger tables that would provide more tips.

    Is this helpful?

  7. CindyS

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating at Sassafras. My husband and I both had the trout dish and it was delicious. The peanut butter pie was out of this world! Sally was our server on both occasions and she is excellent. Her wonderful personality and knowledge of the menu made our dining experience even more pleasant. Highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  8. linette

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy coming to this restaurant. Never disappoints. Busy even on Monday night!

    Is this helpful?

  9. JamesO

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, reasonable price. Will definitely return.

    Is this helpful?

  10. BuddyL

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant if you like good food. Presentation is superb as well.

    Is this helpful?

  11. ShelbyB

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, So good!! We have always loved our experiences at Sassafras!!

    Is this helpful?

  12. AC22

    New York Area

    74 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in downtown Greenville. Great food.

    Is this helpful?

  13. MikeM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant with lots of menu choices. Love the look and feel of the restaurant. Casey, our server, was fantastic. Felt a little cold draft towards the end of our meal, and it was a little hard to hear conversation-wise, but other than that, everything was terrific. Definitely recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  14. foodie4sure

    Charleston

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our entrees and the special of the day wedge salad too. Annie was our server and she did a great job! Fun vibe all around.

    Is this helpful?

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for a business dinner. The atmosphere was outstanding. I would definitely recommend Sassafras to anyone coming to Greenville.

    Is this helpful?

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I went to Sassafras for our one-year anniversary. And I will say... I do not regret the decision. There was a section while making the reservations where you could select an occasion. I selected "anniversary" and every staff member we interacted with said, "Happy Anniversary". This was very polite and much appreciated. It also came with a free dessert since it was our anniversary. The fried chicken exceeded my expectations; hands down the best boneless fried chicken I have ever had.

    Is this helpful?

  17. RavenE

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious especially the cat fish. The server was attentive and very pleasant. Loved the decor! We would definitely return and this was my second visit!

    Is this helpful?

  18. SuzanneD

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was in Greenville on a Monday night and ate at Sassafras based on others’ reviews. I would also recommend. Great options on menu, reasonable prices in today’s economy. Our server was very pleasant and attentive. Would go back

    Is this helpful?

  19. John

    Seattle

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good!!! Oh my, what a delicious find for to Houstonians on their first trip to Greenville. Service was wonderful and the food was some of the best we’ve had anywhere. We started with Pimento Cheese Fondue and Chips, then my wife had the Grilled Salmon on grits with Beurre Blanc, and I had the Sassafras Fried Chicken. To close things out, we shared a slice Peanut Butter Oreo Pie. There are a bunch of other things on the menu that sound great, but the Fried Chicken is a must get (every time)! It’s outta this world great.

    Is this helpful?

  20. Steve

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Server did a great job!

    Is this helpful?

  21. Mark

    Pinehurst

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing, high-top table was really comfortable. We will definitely return!

    Is this helpful?

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant. All food was exceptional. Service was great!

    Is this helpful?

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best food and service. Shirley was amazing, very attentive and she had a great personality! The owner took the time to come by and talk to us. Sassafras is definitely on the top of our Greenville restaurant list!

    Is this helpful?

  24. LindaP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Years ago we dined here frequently but for some reason stopped going. Ordered salads with salmon and tuna. Delicious! Would have enjoyed another hush puppy or two. Good service.

    Is this helpful?

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, even better service!! Enjoyed our birthday evening.

    Is this helpful?

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was an amazing server. He was very helpful with menu suggestions and substitutions. Overall this is my favorite restaurant in Greenville so far. Everyone we have brought here loved it.

    Is this helpful?

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sassafrass what can I say! From the reservations (our plans changed) and they were willing to help accommodate us for our reservation for 2. The atmosphere to the service and the food it was all top notch. We started with some drinks and our appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes and Pimento Cheese was very good and the flavors of the tomatoes with the Pimento Cheese and the honey mustard sauce with ranch fried onions was on point. We also had a Caesar salad and a Wedge Salad which was great. Only thing I can say is I wish these were on cold bowls but they weren’t hot so even if they were no big deal, but I love me a cold salad bowl/plate. I had the Filet with Pimento Cheese (can you tell we like Pimento cheese :)) And my husband had the Seafood Ravioli Special. The filet was cooked to perfection - medium rare plus and melted in your mouth and the mashed potatoes were seasoned well. I’m not a veggie person but the asparagus was enjoyed by my husband) My husband’s Seafood Ravioli was a spinach ravioli with a goat cheese tomato sauce and you could choose from Mahi Mahi, Shrimp and chicken to add. My husband chose shrimp and the shrimp were not overcooked and just right. As to service, our waiter was good and attentive and food was brought out in perfect amounts of time. We never had one course show up while we still had another. They really have this down to a science. And for our 30th anniversary they were kind and gave us dessert (Peanut Butter Pie) and with us eating so much I could not eat it all and they sent us on our way with the rest and forks to eat in our hotel for a late snack. I would highly recommend Sassafras and will say it at one of the best meals we have had out ever . It appeared everything that came out of the kitchen was displayed beautifully on the plate and looked delicious. Martin, the owner stopped by our table and spoke with us and he definitely knows hospitality. Thanks Martin and the whole staff for making our Anniversary weekend special.

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shirley was the best! The owner stopped to chat and we thoroughly enjoyed the interaction 😁 Food was delicious!

    Is this helpful?

  29. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience and the cutest most attentive waitress. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  30. Lorsch

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve enjoyed quiet meals here in the past but recently the noise level, coupled with whatever music was playing, was over the top! Too loud for normal conversation. Dinner was excellent however!

    Is this helpful?

  31. VictorGP

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very good alternative among the various choices in downtown Greenville

    Is this helpful?

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server....Alex! Really good food. We will be back when we return to Greenville.

    Is this helpful?

  33. StevenD

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great restaurant. Service was excellent, our wait staff person was great. I was surprised how busy it was for a Wednesday night. Food was good. It was a bit expensive for what you actually get for portion size, but still very nice. I recommend this restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  34. JustinK

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I are locals and eat here often. Took my parents as they were down for a visit. They loved everything about it. Food was fantastic as always. 1/2 price wine bottles on Wednesdays was a nice surprise.

    Is this helpful?

  35. LisaM

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fabulous as always and the Waiter Griffin was awesome and helpful and we love Margarita nights and the Mahi Mahi was and is always the best! Look forward to the next time.

    Is this helpful?

  36. DuaneE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Hostess, waiter and bartender did a phenomenal job!

    Is this helpful?

  37. RonRom

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food! Dine at this restaurant each time visiting Greenville. Food is consistently excellent. Great dining experience!

    Is this helpful?

  38. JohnJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Customer service was great and the food was delicious. Enjoyed our dinner with family

    Is this helpful?

  39. SassafrasFirstTimersPB

    Charleston

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to Sassafras Southern Bistro was lively and fun. The crowd was plentiful and the service was handled very well - great staff and a pleasant experience all around.

    Is this helpful?

  40. Antoninus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is remarkable. Food was disappointing. Caesar salad, trout, chicken, brussel sprouts all off somehow.

    Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sassafras Southern Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2832 OpenTable diners.

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 29 times today
Google Map for Sassafras Southern Bistro

103 N Main St #107, Greenville, SC 29601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North St.
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Richardson Street parking garage that is conveniently located just a few steps away and is free to park on the weekends!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo