Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Greenville, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Greenville has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Greenville using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Yellow Ginger

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (197 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2100 Poinsett Hwy Ste J, Greenville, SC 29609-2868
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Davani's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (151 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1922 Augusta St McDaniel Village Shopping Center, Greenville, SC 29605-2995
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. The Lost Cajun- Greenville

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (615 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3612 Pelham Rd Ste A, Greenville, SC 29615-7413
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. Roost

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (742 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2161
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. California Dreaming Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (441 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 40 Beacon Dr, Greenville, SC 29615-5032
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Trio - A Brick Oven Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (564 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 22 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2719
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Tupelo Honey

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,055 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1 N Main St Ste T, Greenville, SC 29601-2770
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. The Cazbah

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (227 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 16 W McBee Ave, Greenville, SC 29601-2723
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (398 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1025 Woodruff Rd Magnola Park Center, Suite D118, Greenville, SC 29607-4132
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Spoonbread

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 120 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2711
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Passerelle French Bistro

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (544 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2504
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. UP on the Roof

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (399 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601-5036
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. The Lazy Goat

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (1,079 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 170 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601-2578
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. Giovanni's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (237 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1178 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-4130
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#16. The Trappe door

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (796 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Belgian, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 23 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601-2734
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Augusta Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (169 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1818 Augusta St Ste 116, Greenville, SC 29605-6500
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. Jianna

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (268 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 600 S Main St Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601-5039
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Halls Chophouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,040 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 550 S Main St Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29601-2539
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Larkin's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 318 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2606
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#11. Kitchen Sync

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (286 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2961
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Schwaben House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (331 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, German
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1810 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607-2911
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Saffron Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (466 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1178 Woodruff Rd WoodRuff Gallery, Suite 16, Greenville, SC 29607-4130
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Rick Erwins Westend Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (557 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 648 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. Soby's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,778 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 207 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2831
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Ricks Erwin's Nantucket Seafood

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (689 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 40 W Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601-5206
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Saskatoon Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (496 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 681 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (452 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 851-A Congaree Rd Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greenville, SC 29607
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Pomegranate on Main

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (486 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Middle Eastern, Persian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 618 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2505
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (495 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 250 Riverplace, Suite 200 Embassy Suites Hotel, Greenville, SC 29601
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#1. Sassafras Southern Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (401 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 103 N Main St #107, Greenville, SC 29601
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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