Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Greenville

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Greenville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ristorante Bergamo

4.9

4.9 (583)

$50 and over

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Fine Northern Italian dining with an experienced NYC Chef

Top review

Nadia

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful as always — the bruschetta itself is a reason to go, and the risottos are always impeccable.

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Popular dish

Linguine with shrimp

Green Lettuce

4.9

4.9 (76)

$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

CassieVIP

Dined on 12 Nov 2024

Persian cuisine is one of my favorites and the food at Green Lettuce does not disappoint. There are several tasty choices of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. I especially love the relaxing atmosphere and the service is friendly and welcoming!

The Melting Pot - Greenville

4.9

4.9 (1270)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Greenville

About the restaurant

Experience a new way to dine when you make The Melting Pot in Greenville your next dinner destination. From the first bite of our delicious artisan cheeses, you’ll know you made the right decision to dine with us! Whether you want to have the full four-course adventure or you are in the mood for drinks and cheese fondue, you can find what you crave on our tables. Friendly staff welcome you to your table and blend your cheese in front of you. Once you are done with your perfectly seasoned cheese fondue and freshly made salads, it’s time for the main course. You pick the cooking style of your steak, shrimp, lobster, and chicken entrées, but you should definitely save room for dessert. We have several chocolate fondue specialties to choose from at The Melting Pot.

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SHANNONVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love The Melting Pot as always and for many years now , but thank goodness for their happy hour pricing or it would be only for special occasions. The portions have become smaller, but pricing has gone up. Delicious food, great service though!

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Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

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Chocolate Explosion

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Rick Erwin's West End Grille

4.8

4.8 (4102)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Greenville

About the restaurant

Located in Greenville’s Historic West End district, Rick Erwin’s West End Grille is a traditional American steak and seafood house that takes fine dining to new levels. With a stylish bar, cozy wine cellar, and inviting dining room bathed in rich, dark woods, West End Grille boasts an atmosphere infused with ambiance and complemented by an extensive contemporary menu and fine wine list. At the same time, intimate and striking, sophisticated and comfortable. A private glass-encased dining room seats 24 and is adjacent to an elegant wine cellar with a vast selection of fine wines. Next door to the restaurant is a private 2,500 square-foot private dining room available for larger private dinners and special occassions. Our commitment is a memorable, outstanding dining experience for every guest.

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Leslie

Dined 2 days ago

BEWARE.if you valet your vehicle it will ruin your evening rudest, most obnoxious valet attendants They lost our ticket and keys , and I was told if I complained to get my own car….got the manager and waiter …who straightened it out Food, service, presentation and attention to detail inside the restaurant is superb ! Highly recommended, just walk or park your own car… avoid the valet service entirely!

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

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Signature Surf & Turf

Stella's Bistro - Simpsonville

4.9

4.9 (2164)

$30 and under

Regional American (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 16 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

Curt

Dined 7 days ago

Just my personal taste, but I ordered the pretzel crusted pork chop, and it was delicious, but I would've liked to have a little more mashed sweet potatoes and sauce for the chop with less red cabbage.

Restaurant 17

4.8

4.8 (1581)

$31 to $50

American

Travelers Rest

About the restaurant

Where old-world hospitality meets familiar European views, the cuisine reveals an elevated twist on classic Italian and Mediterranean favorites. Chef Haydn Shaak marries classical training with his dedication to local farms and ingredients to craft a truly unique menu inspired by the seasonality of the Upstate.

Top review

Christie

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

This was our first visit to 17 and it would have received 5 stars across the board, but we were a little disappointed with our entree. We had the steak and we liked the preparation, but the actual cut seemed tough and not in line with everything else we were served. We left wishing we had ordered something else. The service was top notch; friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is just what we want for a night out. We could hear each other without competing with other noises. Our appetizers were delicious, the custom drink I had (Carolina Green) was so good. We were staying at the hotel, so we also had breakfast the next morning which was definitely a 5 star breakfast. We tried to get the secret to the chef's potato hash. We will definitely come back in the future and just not order the steak.

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

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Cheese + Charcuterie Plate

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Domestique Tiramisu

Sassafras Southern Bistro

4.9

4.9 (3378)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Greenville

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding southern-style menu which is reasonably priced. Our favorite downtown G'ville restaurant.

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Popular dish

Marinated Beef Tips

SELECT Restaurant - Greer

4.8

4.8 (2357)

$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

Bonnie

Dined 1 day ago

As always food was great and the service from LILY was "extraordinary"!!!!! She is a real gem, treat her very well.

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Sciortino's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (216)

$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

JefferyVIP

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Our party of eight enjoyed a lovely evening at Sciortino’s. The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding!

The Farehouse

4.7

4.7 (109)

$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 on 10 Dec 2024

I had the meatball sub. It was very good and a large serving. The server was wonderful.

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