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Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Greenville

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!


A photo of Stella's Bistro - Simpsonville restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2152)
$30 and under
Southern
Greenville
About the restaurant
**PLEASE NOTE** THIS IS THE STELLA'S IN SIMPSONVILLE ON FAIRVIEW ROAD
Parties larger than 8, please call the restaurant for reservations!
Stella’s Southern Bistro in Simpsonville- open for 15 years, is a staple of this area. We offer cuisine influenced by the coastal Carolina's & American south. We support regional food artisans & emphasize the importance of sourcing products harvested locally. Stella’s offers from-scratch menu, genuine hospitality, full wine list & crafted cocktails all served in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.
Enjoy the menu cuisine of nationally recognized Chef Jason Scholz.
Private Dining: Stella's can accommodate groups up to 50 in size in our beautiful & private Indigo Room.

Top review
Luv2dine
Dined on Nov 2, 2024
We just moved to Simpsonville and thought we would give Stella’s a try. I’m really glad we did. I had the Wagyu beef burgers with the fried green tomato and my wife had the pork chop. Both were very good. The old fashion was really good and we finished with the peanut butter pie. It’s a really nice upscale restaurant. The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend you give it a try.
A photo of Green Lettuce restaurant
4.9
4.9 (75)
$31 to $50
Persian
Greenville
About the restaurant
Green Lettuce serves from-scratch Persian-inspired salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, desserts and meat and vegetable kebobs. Salad dressings and sauces are all made in house, and herbs, vegetables and fruits are locally sourced. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe, comfortable seating and a full bar with handmade cocktails, beer and wine
Top review
Richard
Dined 4 days ago
Outstanding food and service in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
A photo of SELECT Restaurant - Greer restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2309)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Greer
About the restaurant
SELECT (definition)- Carefully chosen to be the best or most valuable.

At SELECT we take that serious. We carefully choose every ingredient, location, menu selection, process, wines, craft beers, finest crafted cocktails, hot teas, etc....to provide you, the customer, what you desire. After all, you are the entire reason we are here.

Top review
carl
Dined 3 days ago
Great restaurant in downtown Greer. Great ambiance and great service. Good selection of food and it is always excellent. The scallops are my favorite.
A photo of Fork & Plough restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1834)
$30 and under
American
Greenville
About the restaurant
You won't find a neighborhood restaurant anywhere close to Greenville doing what chef Shawn Kelly set out to do: provide both neighbors and visitors alike the Upstate's freshest and most plentiful meats, produce, and products, both as a dine-in and carryout option.

This concept supports the idea that farmers and chefs can make a living supplying a community with its daily necessities, while also encouraging enjoyment of a simple meal of a sandwich or steak, chop, or bake.

Just imagine: Wednesdays become your favorite lunch day of fresh and locally-sourced soups and salads with a friend. Then you get a favorite bottle of wine to bring home, coupled with carefully chosen side dishes and the best burgers and fresh Carolina seafood in Greenville to throw on the grill. Or maybe you even have a long-standing Sunday brunch date!

Top review
Nicolevip
Dined 1 day ago
So delicious ! A great brunch with friends while visiting for the weekend. The fried oysters , cinnamon roll , quiche , shrimp and grits and Cajun omelet were all huge hits with our group. Excellent service !
A photo of The Farehouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (95)
$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.

Top review
Patricia
Dined 1 day ago
Food was amazing and the bottomless mimosas were on point
A photo of Sciortino's Trattoria & Pizzeria restaurant
4.7
4.7 (209)
$30 and under
Italian
Greenville
About the restaurant
Sciortino's is a classic Italian trattoria and wine bar. The restaurant makes most of its sauces and pastas from scratch every day, ensuring that guests get the freshest plate of food possible. This dedication to making its own ingredients has led to partnerships with local farmers. Sciortino's is a family restaurant, with lots of large tables and a few semi-private rooms that can be reserved for special events or private parties.Sciortino's menu is made up mainly of classic Italian fare. Guests will see pizza, pasta and a few grilled entrées on the menu, each with a few standouts. Some of the signature items the kitchen prides itself on are the pizzas, eggplant parmesan and chicken marsala. Patrons who come hungry should save themselves some room for dessert, because Sciortino's does an excellent cannoli, complete with cream on top and coming out of both ends.
Top review
Pamvip
Dined 3 days ago
Food well prepared and nicely presented however the four of us found everything very salty.
A photo of Spaghetti Westurn restaurant
4.7
4.7 (278)
$30 and under
Italian
Taylors
About the restaurant
Spaghetti Westurn is a classic semolina saloon that provides a playful and peculiar twist on homemade pasta. We like to eat. We like to drink. We like sharing what we eat and drink with our friends and loved ones.

Spaghetti Westurn was founded in 2021 in the city of Greenville, S.C.. The concept is the brainchild of Chef and Owner Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna in Greenville and Wicked Weed Brewing and Table in Asheville, to name a few of the spots where he made his mark. Chef Saunders decided to open his own concept in 2020.

Spaghetti Westurn was conceived of as an eatery and oasis that prizes the beauty of quality, culinary simplicity and generous depths of service in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming for guests and employees alike. We pride ourselves on providing a great place for people to eat and a great place for people to work.


Top review
Rob
Dined 2 days ago
Everyone loved their food. Prices are excellent and we plan to eat there more regularly. The Lady of the Night was wonderful.
A photo of The Vista restaurant
4.7
4.7 (506)
$30 and under
American
Greenville
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Nancyvip
Dined 5 days ago
Eclectic menu. Atmosphere is very pleasant and lighting is perfect. Busy bar and very appealing. Service was great but felt a bit rushed to order our dinner. A great neighborhood restaurant .
A photo of Stella's Southern Brasserie - Greenville restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1669)
$30 and under
American
Greenville
About the restaurant
**PLEASE NOTE** THIS IS THE STELLA'S IN GREENVILLE ON ROCKY SLOPE ROAD
Parties more than 10 people, please call the restaurant for reservations!
Stella’s Southern Brasserie is a unique adventure of food and beverage. The Brasserie features local cuisine in a natural gathering spot for the community, with plenty of outdoor seating. Open for Coffee, Lunch and Dinner, as well as Saturday and Sunday Brunch.
We support regional food artisans & emphasize the importance of sourcing products harvested locally. Stella’s offers from-scratch menu, genuine hospitality, full wine list & crafted cocktails all served in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.
Enjoy the menu cuisine of nationally recognized Chef Anthony Gray.
Private Dining: Stella's can accommodate groups up to 40 in size in our beautiful & private dining room.

Top review
Hannah
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
We love brunch at Stella’s! The menu is always so fresh and seasonal, the drinks are wonderful, and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Great kids menu as well with good portion size!
A photo of  Draper Purveying Company restaurant
4.5
4.5 (21)
$30 and under
American
Greenville
About the restaurant
Draper Purveying Company is downtown Greenville's newest restaurant concept and weekend entertainment destination location! Now open under the direction of Executive Chef Patrick Phillips, with a menu designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, Draper is serving up contemporary American style comfort food with a unique twist for dinner, lunch, brunch and a special happy hour and late night bites menu. Specialty shared plates include crispy confit chicken wings, warm burrata with cherry tomatoes and garlic confit, coffee-rubbed tenderloin. Larger dinner plates include a special featured version of shrimp and grits, roasted salmon with pimento cheese risotto and lemon beurre blanc and chicken-fried chicken. Also serving lunch and brunch on weekends, unique offerings will include salads and a variety of build-your-own bowls, in addition to classic brunch staples like egg white omelets and biscuits benedict. Our bar menu boasts 16 beer taps and eight craft cocktail and wines on tap.
Top review
Shelia
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and very friendly staff, will certainly tell all my friends about this great new restaurant
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