Highest-rated restaurants in Greenville, North Carolina 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. RJ's Famous Chicken, BBQ and Ribs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2518 South Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ernie's Famous Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 911 South Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Christy's Euro Pub

- Rating: 4.1/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 South Jarvis St. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Gk Cafe and Catering

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3197 East 10th St. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3525 South Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Super Mercado El Rancho

- Rating: 4.1/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2500 Charles Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Meat Shops, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Bagelman

- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1904 East Firetower Road Ste 101 Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bagels, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. a Tavola!

- Rating: 4.2/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 Red Banks Road Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Cafe Duo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 Red Banks Road Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Side Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Cocktail Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Q Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3750 South Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. The Scullery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 431 Evans St. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. La Fiesta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4420 East 10th St. Ste 126 Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Sakura Asian Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3209 South Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Villa Verde

- Rating: 4.4/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 East 10th St. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Dominican
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. El Azador Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 Greenville Blvd. Southeast Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Kasturi Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2205 West Arlington Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - Greenville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Ford + Shep

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 718 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. NC Spices

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 3150 Evans St. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. B's Barbecue

- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 751 Bs Barbecue Road Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Cinnamon Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 731 Red Banks Road Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Native Fine Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 907 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cucinella's - Midtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 3150 Evans St. Ste P Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 425 Southeast Greenville Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Simply Delicious

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 327 East Arlington Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Salad, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Piece of France

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 115 Red Banks Road Ste East Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Anita's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1915 North Memorial Drive Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Yaba Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Charles Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Habibi Mediterranian Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 310 East Arlington Blvd. Greenville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.