Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Greenville by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Greenville using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Yellow Ginger Asian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Poinsett Hwy Ste J Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Malaysian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Saffron Indian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1178 Woodruff Road Ste 16 WoodRuff Gallery Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Smoky Dreams Barbecue And Catering
- Rating: 4.6/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2131 Woodruff Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Portofino's
- Rating: 3.9/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 Orchard Park Drive Ste 22 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. India Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 59 Liberty Lane Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#24. The Lazy Goat
- Rating: 4.0/5 (657 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 Riverplace Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1344 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Main St. T Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Rainer's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 610 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, Cafes, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Spoonbread Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 South Main St. The Westin Poinsett Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Rick Erwin's Eastside
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8595 Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Davani's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1922 Augusta St. Ste 111A Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Soby's
- Rating: 4.2/5 (903 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 207 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Rick Erwin's West End Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 648 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Schwaben House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: German, Modern European, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Northampton Wine + Dine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 211-A East Broad St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Halls Chophouse Greenville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (646 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 550 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Adams Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Pelham Road Ste 100 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Basilico Greenville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1175 Woods Crossing Road Ste 10 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Jianna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (486 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 South Main St. Floor 2nd 2 Floor Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pomegranate on Main
- Rating: 4.4/5 (429 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 618 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Saskatoon Steaks Fish and Wild Game
- Rating: 4.4/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 681 Halton Road Ste 3 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Game Meat
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Trappe Door
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1316 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 23 West Washington St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Belgian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1178 Woodruff Road Ste 4 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Urban Wren
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 116 North Markley St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sassafras Southern Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 North Main St. Ste 107 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Green Lettuce
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 626 Congaree Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sirin Thai
- Rating: 4.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste C Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Augusta Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 Augusta St. Ste 116 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cucho's Taco Grille
- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3111 North Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
