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

The Vista

4.6
4.6
324 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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. We also offer some brunch items on Sundays! This venue aims to be every local's favorite place to eat, drink, and relax with neighbors and friends.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (864) 365-2153
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bradley Williams
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Augusta and Faris
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greenville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Greenville

    American

324 Reviews
  1. RebekahW

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first time coming to the Vista and it was a great experience!! To note, the back of the restaurant is facing the road and they have a well lit parking lot around back which is the front of their restaurant. Friendly staff, great service and food at the Vista! My fiancé had the meatloaf and I had the Local burger. Both were very good! We will definitely be back when we come through or visit Greenville again!

    Is this helpful?

  2. BobH

    Charleston

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Service was good overall. Noise level is very high. Food was fair.

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and very friendly service. Would definitely recommend it to friends and happy to go again!

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful all the way around, food, ambience, temperature noise level and service, Chloe was great, thanks

    Is this helpful?

  5. ThomasM

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our first visit. Will definitely make a return.

    Is this helpful?

  6. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    323 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our recent dinner at The Vista. After cocktails, hubby ordered the She Crab Soup and it was excellent. His Wood Bowl Caesar with Grilled Shrimp was good. I ordered my usual Crab Cakes with the Brussel Sprout salad was also good. Meagan, our favorite server, was fantastic as usual. Personable and attentive. A good place for dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great meal and great service! Will definitely be back again

    Is this helpful?

  8. TeriK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is excellent ! Drinks were equally good and dessert fantastic

    Is this helpful?

  9. Carol

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vista is my neighborhood favorite restaurant. The food, ambiance and service are always great! The staff and management are always welcoming and attentive. Love The Vista!

    Is this helpful?

  10. EllenG

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome atmosphere! Food and service were great. Will return for sure.

    Is this helpful?

  11. Casual

    Houston

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I ordered the Rotisserie Chicken and Rib plate with cole slaw and cornbread. The ribs were very good and tender however, the chicken breast was a little on the dry side. The cornbread was also a little dry and reminded me more of focaccia. My dining companion thoroughly enjoyed the Grilled Salmon. Overall, a great gem to the neighborhood, with great drinks and a relaxing atmosphere. The hosts and waitstaff were very friendly and engaging. I will definitely re-visit when back in Greenville.

    Is this helpful?

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat on the outdoor patio on a beautiful fall night and enjoyed a wonderful meal!

    Is this helpful?

  13. Jewel

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and meal! Highly recommend! The staff was exceptional!!!

    Is this helpful?

  14. HeatherS

    Charleston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    A little loud. Excellent hostess and greeters, very nice welcome to the restaurant. Thought dessert choices were lacking. We’ll be back, and it’s a good place, but probably not for a special occasion. Good service.

    Is this helpful?

  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    Very loud, TVs display on many walls. Entree salad with protein was small and needed to eat when we got home. Won't go back. Same dining experience both times we went there.

    Is this helpful?

  16. KathyR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Crab cake’ were wonderful. Humus appetizer very good. The cosmos were just a little disappointing.

    Is this helpful?

  17. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    323 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner at The Vista last evening. Excellent cocktails and wine. Hubby ordered the Oriental Salad with Seared Tuna and it good (tuna was excellent). I ordered the Halibut Special and it was good. The Apple Cobbler was also good. Neither truly outstanding but good. We have enjoyed outstanding meals but decided to try something different. Megan - you are awesome (and our favorite server). The Vista is a great restaurant and we recommend trying it, if you haven't.

    Is this helpful?

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. Crab cakes were yummy. Wait staff is always nice.

    Is this helpful?

  19. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    323 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I introduced a friend to The Vista last night and she is looking forward to returning. She ordered the Cobb Salad (hold the dressing) and she was extremely pleased (she ate the whole thing!). I enjoyed one of my favorites - the Crab Cakes - and they were perfectly cooked and the Brussels Sprouts "salad" that comes with it was perfect last night. I have completely forgotten our server's name but she was excellent - knowledgeable and friendly. Great service! See you again very soon!

    Is this helpful?

  20. CarlB

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a very good meal there. I think Vista needs a more extensive dessert menu.

    Is this helpful?

  21. LindaH

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We introduced some old friends to this great neighborhood bistro, and all had a great time and a great meal. Lovely cocktails and wine. We were in a seafood mood and tried the scallop special, shrimp linguini and lobster roll. Raves all around, my scallops were especially wonderful - perfectly cooked with a zesty little corn relish that was the perfect complement. Megan was her usual delightful self, and service was stellar, as always. Everyone there makes you feel welcome and appreciated and happy to be there. Our friends will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was great. The staff were super and seated us quickly. We had an appetizer to share, it was good - Greek with naan bread. Then we had the meatloaf, shrimp and grits, the burger and lobster roll. Glass of wine was great and coffee was perfect on this suddenly cold night. It was a good dinner and our waitress was very friendly and upbeat and helpful.

    Is this helpful?

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing at the Vista! Great service, polite and timely. Food is delicious and hot..awesome job

    Is this helpful?

  24. Zeke

    Charleston

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with attention to flavor & service had the meatloaf & mashed tasty - wife had crab cakes one of the best all crab little filler / drinks great will make what you want

    Is this helpful?

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love eating at Vista. The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    Is this helpful?

  26. Kathy

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service. Great to have a new awesome restaurant on Augusta Rd!

    Is this helpful?

  27. Chuck

    Charleston

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vista rocks! The meatloaf is consistently good. Service is fantastic.

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining experience! Food was delicious and the patio was fantastic. The appetizers and entree were delicious! Highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  29. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    323 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vista is one of our favorite restaurants. Always excellent food and service. We decided to go more "casual" this night; and after ordering drinks (Mojito and a glass of Rose), hubby ordered a Burger (med. rare) and it was perfection (more a "knife and fork" burger because of size) and I order the Cobb salad which was delicious and filling. We had to have dessert and split the Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato - yummy! Once again we were blessed to have Meagan as our server. She is knowledgeable, friendly and just awesome. Thank you for another great evening.

    Is this helpful?

  30. Local

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Second time being here where seating (cramped two top) and noise level were next level. Not ideal for date conversation and for a decently priced meal and drinks, being practically tripped over by other guests and staff attempting to get to adjacent tables is a turn off. Taking this place off our list for a while. Not the best meal. Also, food was luke warm and lackluster. There are definitely better experiences to be had downtown.

    Is this helpful?

  31. DougL

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire staff was at your service helping to make a memorable evening wonderful!

    Is this helpful?

  32. Becky

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The food was not cooked to satisfaction. Service was not good. I have eaten several times and it was not good compared to other visits

    Is this helpful?

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant for casual fine dining! Excellent food, superior service and a beautifully cozy atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  34. MikeAndChristi

    Charleston

    323 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    323 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First of all, thank you for making our anniversary dinner so special. Meagan is awesome and took excellent care of us all evening. After the champagne toast, and a chance to relax, we ordered cocktails and then dinner. As a starter, the Stawberry Burrata Salad was delicious. Hubby ordered his favorite: Shrimp and Grits and I ordered my favorite: Crab Cakes. Yummy all around! We decided to "splurge" and ordered the Breadpudding with a side of Vanilla Gelato (Meagan's recommendation) - perfection! Always great food and service at The Vista. Thank you, Adam!

    Is this helpful?

  35. LindaH

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wanted a nice, relaxing meal after a hectic week, and this fit the bill perfectly. Lobster roll for me, shrimp and pasta for my husband, and both were delish. Tried a seasonal cocktail, which was light, refreshing and hit all the right notes. What a treat!

    Is this helpful?

  36. TanishaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  37. BrianN

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great place to eat and enjoy each other's company. Drinks were awesome and unique.

    Is this helpful?

  38. Mickey

    Miami

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    Waitress was asked to wait ordering food until enjoyed glass of wine. Food came early without checking before putting in order. Prime rib was so thick cut it was tough and tasteless. Worst ever served.

    Is this helpful?

  39. Mike

    Charleston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the Vista. We like to eat at the bar. Will be back soon.

    Is this helpful?

  40. TomS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent! Food was good. Had Gnocchi was good but texture was a bit off. Only real negative was the odor from the lamp oil used in the candles. No odor should interfere with the food and beverage.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Vista offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 365-2153.

The Vista is rated 4.6 stars by 324 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 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Vista

2017 Augusta St suite a, Greenville, SC 29605-1757

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Augusta and Faris
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bradley Williams
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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