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Delight in Greenville's flavorful dining scene, where you'll find everything from restaurants offering budget-friendly bites to exquisite fine dining experiences. Almost everywhere you raise a fork, you’ll find menus peppered with delectable Southern treats with a twist, like burgers smothered in pimento cheese (the caviar of the South), sweet potato biscuits, or boiled peanut hummus. With more than 200 restaurants downtown and more than 1,000 throughout the County, you’ll discover diverse cuisines ranging from traditional to downright eclectic, where modern dishes can be served in a historical mill to seasonal fare sourced from local farms. Be sure to take in the scenery while dining next to the Reedy River or, better yet, its namesake waterfalls. Whatever you fancy, there’s a restaurant to appease any taste bud. From Southern cuisine and steakhouses to BBQ, vegetarian, and farm-to-table, all you need to do is pull up a plate.
Hungry for more? Start your day at one of the city's best brunch spots using our Brunch Guide, where you'll find hearty Southern classics and the best that breakfast has to offer. Downtown Greenville is a hub for food lovers, offering a range of dining options from casual eateries to upscale restaurants, all nestled along charming Main Street. Need some inspo? Find the right restaurant for you and your crew with our Downtown Dining Guide. Greenville's global food scene is rich for those craving international flavors—in fact, we have cuisine from 34 different countries! Use our International Food Guide to find authentic Thai, Mexican, Italian, Nigerian, or Peruvian cuisine (and much more) throughout the city. And if you're looking for something on the go, Upstate South Carolina's Food Trucks serve up gourmet bites that bring street food to a whole new level. From fine dining to food trucks, Greenville's dining options are as varied as they are delicious; be sure to browse ourfull directory of restaurants to narrow down your 1,000+ places from which to choose!