1. We All Scream For Breakfast And Ice Cream At The Scullery
The Scullery
431 Evans St
252) 321-1550
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 34 reviews
If you’re coming to The Scullery for breakfast or brunch, you’ll be bombarded with breakfast staples like over-easy eggs with perfectly crisped bacon strips alongside a plate full of Scullery’s hash browns. On the sweeter side, you can go for a huge stack of pancakes or a mound of the stuffed French toast with a side of cheesy grits.
Whichever you pick, make sure to get a delicious and piping hot Dirty Chai to wash it all down while perking yourself up. The ice cream is definitely worth coming back for, too. And with flavors like sweet honey and fig, gingerbread, and the classic mint chocolate chip, you’ll more than likely be coming back often.
2. Find The Mexican Madness At El Azaador
El Azador
1200 N Greene St
(252) 353-4229
Yelp: 5 stars, 11 reviews
Have you ever been lucky enough to have a genuine Mexican breakfast? Well, thanks to El Azador, you can get one every weekend. Come out for the scrambled eggs with chorizo. Use the rice and beans on the side to roll up your own breakfast tortilla and discover what your breakfast has been missing all along.
But, of course, if you’re looking for the best tacos in town, this is the place to come as well. It might be located on the college end of town with a hefty overdose of Mexican flare in the décor, but this place is far from what you get at your standard chains.
3. Find The Best Steak In Greenville At The Plum Tree Bistro
The Plum Tree Bistro
731 Red Banks Rd
(252) 353-0088
Yelp: 4 stars, 15 reviews
A lot of people complain that the restaurant selections in Greenville are slim pickins. But those people have obviously never been to the Plum Tree Bistro. This steakhouse is one of Greenville’s nicer places to go for a meal, especially when you want a little surf with your turf.
Great for a date night or a fancy business dinner out, you’ll find immaculate cuts of beef and inventive dishes like the perfectly fatty duck covered in an apricot glaze and stuffed with Chevre.
4. The Tipsy Teapot Is Neither Short Nor Stout
The Tipsy Teapot
409 S Evans St
(252) 413-0087
Yelp: 4 stars, 20 reviews
You will love everything about the Tipsy Teapot. It’s part coffee and tea house, part music venue, part book and record store. In other words, it’s the crown jewel of Greenville for anyone who likes the arts, caffeine, and good food.
Come catch any one of the live local bands while sipping away at any of the various tea selections. Or come when the bands are packed up for a quieter ambiance to get some studying done with a delicious smoothie. The outdoor patio is available, too, if you love the atmosphere but still don’t want to be cooped up indoors.
5. Come To Village Point Market For Your Next Lunch
Village Point Market
620 Red Banks Rd
(252) 321-3663
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 9 reviews
If you’re looking for a quick, inexpensive lunch but can’t stand to think about ordering from another drive through or having to brown-bag it again, then Village Point Market is your huckleberry. This place has an extensive soup and sandwich menu using the freshest ingredients.
The prices are affordable and the service is fast and friendly, putting shame to any drive through you might have contemplated. And you also get to round off your meal with freshly made desserts, like the chocolate peanut butter brownies, which are worth coming back again and again.
6. The Grandfather Of All Cheeseburgers At Pop’s
Pop’s Old Fashioned Cheeseburgers
1011 S Charles Blvd
(252) 329-0048
Yelp: 4 stars, 13 reviews
When you walk into Pop’s and see the giant, vintage Pepsi-Cola mural on the wall, you know you’re in for an old-fashioned treat. The days when burgers and a fountain soda were considered something special will come flooding back in a barrage of nostalgia, no matter how old or young you are.
But just because they’re old-fashioned doesn’t mean they cook like it. You’ll find a pretty surprising variety of burger options on the menu and the French fries are thin cut, fried and salted to a perfect crisp. One meal from Pop’s and you’ll be wishing that everything so simple could be so good.
7. Tiebreakers Is the Clear Winner
Tiebreakers Sports Bar And Grill
1920 Smythewyck Dr
(252) 439-0555
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 13 reviews
If you like your sports fun and loud, your food good, and your beer plentiful, then Tiebreakers Sports Bar and Grill is your homerun. One of the favorite spots in Greenville for a fun day or night out with friends and an energetic crowd, Tiebreakers is exactly what you want your sports bar to be and the food delivers just as much.
The nachos are a house favorite, as are the chicken wings. Paired together and you’ve got yourself a most proper game day meal.
8. Sup Dogs Knows What’s Up
Sup Dogs
213 E 5th St
(252) 752-7682
Yelp: 3.5 stars, 12 reviews
If you’ve ever been through New York state or Chicago, then you know that not all hot dogs are created equal. How they’re cooked and what you pile on top makes a huge difference, but most people seem to forget this. But Sup Dogs definitely got the memo because they have, hands down, the best wieners in town.
The other huge reason to come here is the tater tots served on the side. They’re amazing. One trip here and you’ll understand exactly why it’s the college student destination of choice in Greenville.
9. Go For Latin Flare At Yerbabuena’s
Yerbabuena Latin Grill
206 SW Greenville Blvd
(252) 412-4722
Yelp: 4 stars, 14 reviews
One of the most impressive spots for dining in Greenville is Yerbabuena, a Latin Grill full of swanky décor and ethnic flare. The hand-mixed cocktails are worth coming for alone, as they are some of the best in town. And the margaritas are something pretty spectacular.
You’ll find fresh yucca chips to start off a variety of Latin options like the Matambre, a hanger steak with an Argentinean criollo sauce alongside polenta cakes and a spinach and charred-tomato salad. Everything is just as good here, though, so you can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. You’ll just be happy you came.
10. A Hipster Vibe And Local Menu At Starlight Café
Starlight Café
104 W 5th St
(252) 707-9033
Yelp: 4 stars, 45 reviews
As one of the only completely locally-owned restaurants in Greenville, come out to Starlight to show your support for the community and for some great food. They are committed to using the most local produce and meats possible, giving their food a freshness along with a statement.
Starlight offers you a modernized night out, with a semi-hipster vibe. Just enough fun to break out of the norm. Make sure to visit the bar for their inventive mixers before diving into the menu. Don’t miss out on the shrimp and grits, which are some of the best in town.
11. The Only Sushi You’ll Need At Wasabi 88
Wasabi88
1605 E Firetower Rd
(252) 493-0510
Yelp: 4 stars, 40 reviews
There definitely isn’t an overabundance of sushi options in the Greenville area. But fortunately, Wasabi 88 has the quality to be the best of one hundred.
They have the standard rolls to choose from as well as some unique selections like Junk In The Trunk, Red Velevent, the Dynamite roll, and Ocean Fire. Come on Thursdays to take advantage of their amazing special in which if you buy one roll, you get one free.
12. Get Your Indian Fix At Kasturi
Kasturi Indian Cuisine
2205 W Arlington Blvd
(252) 215-0215
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 26 reviews
When it comes to Indian food in Greenville, Kasturi Indian Cuisine is second to naan. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. But seriously, Kasturi’s is the destination of choice when you’re looking for options like butter chicken curry, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, or lamb biryani.
It’s a great place to come to please a variety of friends, since you can find something for everyone, from sweet to spicy. The menu even includes various options for vegetarians and vegans, making a flavorful change up from that boring old salad.
13. Anchalee Thai Restaurant Will Raise Your Thai Expectations
Anchalee Thai Restaurant
3400 S Memorial Dr
(252) 756-2852
Yelp: 4 stars, 16 reviews
Anchalee might be located in a shopping mall, but don’t let the unassuming exterior fool you. It’s basically Thai heaven in Greenville. Some Thai places end up missing the mark by making their food way too greasy, but not here at Anchalee. The dishes are a perfect blend of spices that will awaken your taste buds and have you wanting more and more, well past the time your stomach agrees.
Dishes you should add to the top of your ordering list include the pineapple fried rice, the spicy ground basil chicken dish, and a dessert of coconut ice cream. The portions are pretty sizeable, too, which gives you plenty of everyone’s favorite part of Thai food – the leftovers!
14. Look Beyond The Pies At Marabella’s Old World Pizza
Marabella Old World Pizza
1898 Greenville Blvd SE
(252) 754-2700
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 14 reviews
Marabella’s might sound like a traditional old pizza house – and it is. But it’s so much more than that. Here you’ll find perfectly toasted pizzas, both square and round, as well as calzones and pasta. But definitely don’t overlook their sandwiches, which are a surprising highlight to their menu.
The Prosciutto Fig Panini is a perfect blend of old school and modern fare, served up with a heaping portion of fries, making a delicious meal balanced with fatty Italian meat and salty goodness. They also have free delivery!
15. V I L L E D G E Has Something For Everyone
V I L L E D G E Woodfire Kitchen
207 SW Greenville Blvd
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 355-9500
Yelp: 4 stars, 13 reviews
The Villedge is a welcome addition to Greenville’s restaurant scene. It has an upscale feel that still manages to remain hip, with a menu that is always trying something new but never gets too big for itself.
Think flame grilled pizzas, Philly cheese steaks, giant-sized paninis, and pork belly sliders next to options like the sweet potato and goat cheese biscuits with elderflower honey butter and pomegranate molasses, or the wood-fired oysters with horseradish, manchego cheese and a pickled pepper relish. Drooling yet?
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