Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Greenville area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Greenville area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Greenville area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Adams Bistro
- Rating: 4.2/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Pelham Road Ste 100 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Northampton Wine + Dine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 211-A East Broad St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Halls Chophouse Greenville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (698 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 550 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Schwaben House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1810 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: German, Modern European, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Basilico Greenville
- Rating: 4.2/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1175 Woods Crossing Road Ste 10 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Fork and Plough
- Rating: 4.2/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1629 East North St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Stella's Southern Brasserie
- Rating: 4.3/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 340 Rocky Slope Road Ste 100 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Brasseries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Biscuit Head
- Rating: 4.3/5 (753 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 823 South Church St. Ste C Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#22. The Anchorage
- Rating: 4.3/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 586 Perry Ave. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Lost Cajun
- Rating: 4.3/5 (517 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3612A Pelham Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Topsoil
- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 South Main St. Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Jianna
- Rating: 4.3/5 (533 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 600 South Main St. Floor 2nd Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Green Lettuce
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 626 Congaree Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Pomegranate on Main
- Rating: 4.4/5 (464 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 618 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Giovanni's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1178 Woodruff Road Ste 4 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Foxcroft Wine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 631 South Main St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Chicora Alley Fire House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 North Poinsett Hwy Travelers Rest, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Trappe Door
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1409 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 23 West Washington St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Belgian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Saskatoon Steaks Fish and Wild Game
- Rating: 4.4/5 (518 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 681 Halton Road Ste 3 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Game Meat
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Southern Growl
- Rating: 4.4/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 North Buncombe Road Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Gastropubs, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Yellow Ginger Asian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Poinsett Hwy Ste J Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Malaysian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lewis Barbecue Greenville
- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 Rutherford St. Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. The Riff Raff Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 242 West Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste C Greer, South Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sassafras Southern Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 103 North Main St. Ste 107 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Smoky Dreams Barbecue And Catering
- Rating: 4.6/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2131 Woodruff Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Kitchen Sync
- Rating: 4.6/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 Laurens Road Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sirin Thai
- Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 Wade Hampton Blvd. Ste C Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Pita House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 495 South Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Augusta Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1818 Augusta St. Ste 116 Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cucho's Taco Grille
- Rating: 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3111 North Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
