Highest-rated restaurants in Greenville by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Greenville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Smoky Dreams Barbecue And Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2131 Woodruff Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Augusta Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 Augusta St. Ste 116 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Coral Greenville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 654 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Taqueria 4 Tacos Locos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 3400 Augusta Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Dolce Italy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 115 Pelham Road Ste 7 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sofrito Latin Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1021 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Kitchen Sync
- Rating: 4.5/5 (414 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Keipi Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Hampton Ave. Ext Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Georgian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Maple Street Biscuit Company - DT Greenville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (597 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 East North St. First Floor Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Fratello's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 2112 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Pita House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (574 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 495 South Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mike & Jeff's BBQ Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2401 Old Buncombe Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#18. CAVA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 2123 Augusta St. Ste A Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#17. ASADA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Tacos, Nicaraguan
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Unlocked Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 556 Perry Ave. Ste B116 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Cucho's Taco Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3111 North Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. White Duck Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Airport Road Ste J Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Aryana Afghan Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 East Coffee St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Afghan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Meat Me Mediterranean Deli & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1507 Woodruff Road Unit D Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Burgers, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Harry's Hoagie Shoppe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1700A East North St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. M & J' S Wings & Plenty
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Easley Bridge Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Jones Oyster
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 East Court St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Beverage Store, Burgers, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Tropical Burger
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5151 Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Drop-In Store
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 709 North Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Portuguese, Indian, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. L A Hot Wings
- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Windy City Burgers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 12 East Coffee St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sun Belly Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1409 West Blue Ridge Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pizza Parcheggio
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 775 Woodruff Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Kuka Juice
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 Perry Ave. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegetarian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Jasmine Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 503 Augusta St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.