My wife selected Coral for my birthday dinner and it was a delight. Service was impeccable. Our waiter was relaxed with a great sense of humor, but he was also attentive to our needs. When asked what were the dishes most appreciated by customers he said the scallops and the short ribs. We both laughed that our last meal at a nice place was scoops served with short ribs... We went for the halibut, and were not disappointed. The fish was nicely seared and creatively served with peach chutney, broccoli salad with shaved almond, golden raisins, radish... (I cheated and copied that from the website.). It was a very well executed dish. My wife brought back a considerable portion for our small dog to enjoy. We had a wedge salad that was as good as any I have had. Nice touch. Desert was a single Sticky Toffee Pudding covered with Vanilla Bean ice cream. The pudding had no chocolate, yet it convinced both of us that it did have rich chocolate. It's a date based dessert. We enjoyed speaking with two of the owners Chris and his wife Dakota. Both were very engaging people. Chris was seen frequently checking on guests, organizing things, etc. They stopped by and spoke at length more than once. The place is busy and noisy, do be aware. If you were planning a business meeting this would be a good place to go AFTER the discussions are over. It's a must go place in Greenville. Try. it. read more

Had a casual visit in the bar area and our server Jasmine had the best customer service. She was attentive, personable, and checked on us often. Honestly, all of the staff we encountered were so helpful, I was very impressed. The bar area is first come, first served. The oysters were fresh and I was given the choice for the sizes of them. The mignonettes were absolutely delicious. We also ordered a burger to share so they cut it in half for us and split the side of fries as well. That was the nicest gesture! The burger is made of two smashed patties with American cheese, garlic confit aioli, and diced caramelized onions. Absolutely delicious! The patty was seasoned and tender. The aoili and onions paired so well together. I can't wait to return for this and dinner service. Fries were fresh and crispy. My only complaint is the excess grease was sitting in the bottom of the metal container, so maybe a piece of paper or something at the bottom could help. Coconut espresso martini was also delicious. I don't like coconut, but the flavor of it was very subtle. Definitely will be returning! read more

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The food, ambiance and service was over the top. From the time we were seated until the last drop of Espresso Martini, we received VIP treatment and over the top customer service. Starting with our appetizer, Bang bang Shrimp, (which was so delicious) I knew we were in for a special treat and we were not disappointed. My husband and I split the Grilled Caesar Salad and it was great. His daily special, Fresh Tile Fish (from Florida) left him fully satisfied and he raved about his entree. The Chicken Piccata had delicious flavor and very good. My Seared Tuna was prepared perfectly , as was the Salmon my nephew ordered. Coral had a kid friendly menu for our little Great Nieces and had a good selection. Celebrating of my husband's birthday was finished with a dessert of Sticky Toffee Pudding and my niece ordered Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse bar and it was beyond delicious. Great dinner and a wonderful ambiance. Thank you, Evan for the terrific service. read more

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This Resturant was recommended by a friend as a favorite in Greenville. It didn't disappoint. Service was impeccable and the food amazing. I had the swordfish which was outstanding. My husband had the scallops, which were cooked to perfection with a perfect sear on top without being overcooked. Creme' Brûlée for dessert! Yum. Highly recommend this for a great dinner. read more

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At bar.. bustling... ordered dirty martini's...excellent. smooth and dirty! We ate at the bar... straight to entrees...scallops and Halibut. Both delicious!. Simple ,hot, well cooked and tasty. Service was excellent, attentive entire bar staff,. read more

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Extremely busy and very noisy restaurant, bar on one side and restaurant on the other. Looks like the locals hangout....dark and nice ambiance, but very close seating. Plenty of staff that were friendly and efficient, service was 5 stars! Ordered the burrata salad- very good. For our entree I ordered the seared tuna which was good-4 stars, it came on a dry and somewhat hard rice bed, and cabbage was too thickly sliced and hard. Hubby got the swordfish ---good but portions of it were overcooked-3 stars. Grilled broccoli, tomato and potatoes accompanied the fish were ok. Banana foster cheesecake was so-so, dry and graham cracker crust was way too thick! - 2 stars. When we made the reservation, they asked if there was any special occasion and also when we arrived, they asked if there was a special occasion we were celebrating which we were...my 70th birthday yet there was no complementary dessert or drink or anything offered, which was fine would I eat here again ? probably. read more

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Great Food, Great Service, and Great Atmosphere are the reasons why this place is one of my favorite spots. I have never been disappointed coming here. I love the vibe and how lively it is; it's great for people watching whether you are at the bar or sitting at a table. I also love how they mix things up with their menu and usually have a weekly fish special or something unique on the menu with desserts as well. I got the grouper special last time I was here, and it was delicious; it's not often I can get grouper in the Upstate, so when I see it, I get it, and it was cooked to perfection. The wedge salad is also a great choice you can't go wrong with. I had the special dessert that night, so it's not always on the menu, but I also love the creme brulee. read more

Stopped by Coral and really enjoyed the experience. We were seated right away, the hostess was super friendly, and the vibe of the place was great. Our server, Aneel, was awesome--had a fun personality, knew the menu well, and gave us some great tips on what to try. Even the GM and owner came by to say hi, which was a nice touch. We ordered the Halibut, the Sea Scallops, and a Caesar Salad, plus some warm bread with Coastal Butter. The Halibut was one of the best I've had, and the scallops were spot on too. Definitely recommend putting Coral on your list of places to check out. read more

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The food is incredible! Try oysters four different ways, move onto a delicious entree, and then go for dessert. Along the way, sample their exquisite drinks read more

Coral - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Very good! Scallops were tasty! Service was average, but definitely wouldn't keep me from returning. The front bar area is very fun and the back dining room feels private read more

Food was excellent, service was speedy...great location for seafood. Highly recommend giving it a try.

Super hopping for a weekday night - lots of people chatting all around the bar, and every seat filled up with various parties! Treated myself to the Orange Bliss, and the Seared Scallops entree! The drink was great, not super strong which I appreciated. The orange and vanilla notes paired super well. The Seared Scallops were tasty - loved the charred tomato paired with the creamy risotto. The scallops themselves had a slight bitterness but were otherwise super tender and tasty. Great place to swing by! read more

Coral - Seared Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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First time at Coral. Celebrating Valentine's Day early. Our server, Sonny, was fantastic, he made great recommendations. We had the ceviche for appetizer. We had the Chilean Sea Bass & the Lamb chops. The food was all delicious! And for dessert, we had the crème brûlée & sticky toffee pudding. Yum!! read more

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First time visiting and celebrating our anniversary! We had made a reservation 2-3 weeks prior via Resy and all went as planned. We entered the restaurant, which opens into a hostess stand just offset from a sizable bar area, it was 6:30 PM on a Thursday night. The bar was crowded and it was very loud, but not really annoyingly loud, but very loud. Our table was one of the half circle booths that was situated as the very first table as one enters the dining area from the bar area in such a way that we could survey the entire dining area from our perch and about a third of the bar area. Initially, I thought this would be too loud and distracting, akin to getting that one table closest to either the kitchen traffic or the restrooms - you know what I mean. But it turned out to be more intimate since we were able to comfortably be seated side by side and this made for good, shared people watching. After surveying the menu selection of the "small plates" and then the entree's, we decided to go with several small plates, tapas style, instead of the entree section. One reason for this choice really is that I love to cook and we have many of the entree's proteins on a reasonably good rotation and there were a lot of unique things we don't normally get that were on the tapas side. It seemed that with our intimate seating, the catbirds seat really, and being our anniversary (26 yrs), sharing a variety of dishes together fit into the romantic theme for the dinner. So the first selection was a kind of thematic surf and turf with an order of the ceviche, a shrimp cocktail and an order of the beef carpaccio. The ceviche was a mixture of halibut, shrimp, avocado, tomato, drop peppers, onion, mango in citrus and served with blue corn chips. The carpaccio was thinly sliced and topped with a local cheese (Forx Farm Parmesan). We chose a dozen raw oysters, half James River and half from PNW; and lastly we split a classic wedge salad. Our excellent waiter, Danny, was attentive. He suggested we start with the oysters and salads and then progress to a second "course" of the surf and turf. This was also wise due to the size of the table and space availability. Everything was excellent. And consider the choices. I'm probably not making ceviche or carpaccio at home. I'm probably not getting raw oysters from two distinctly different sources at home either. It worked out to be a kind of tasting menu. We also had a nice conversation with Chris, one of the owners, who came by to wish us a happy anniversary. He was busy, both the bar and restaurant were hopping, yet he took time to answer a couple of questions and made us feel welcomed One of those questions centered on their gluten free options. He explained how their food preparation process allowed chef to pivot his approach in the food preparation to make most items gluten free, depending on the degree of sensitivity. The atmosphere of the restaurant was romantic, also bustling, and yet felt intimate. The food and service were both home runs. Even the restroom was roomy and surprisingly very clean even though there were a lot of patrons in both the bar and dining area obviously taking advantage of the facilities. This is a tightly run and pleasant restaurant. I would definitely recommend this as a top option for date night. However, there were a few tables that could seat larger parties (an 8 seat round top for example) that clearly had business diners present. So it's a good option for business dinners too. Reservations are highly recommended. We also enjoyed a complimentary anniversary chocolate dessert to help us celebrate! read more

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Drinks are awesome!! Well balanced as always. Best espresso martini in town and the best bartenders ever (make sure you tell Rachel I said hi!). I had the swordfish and it was solid but nothing crazy. It was slightly dry. Drinks and vibe carry the place. It turns into a really hoppin bar at night on the weekends so make sure you grab a table early. read more

Wow! I believe this is the best that Greenville has to offer. We very much enjoyed our dinner here on a busy Friday evening. We arrived a few minutes early, and our table was reserved and waiting for us. The ambiance was loud and lively and dimly lit. We were seated and given a few minutes to choose our cocktails. Our server, Phil, was very kind and efficient and meticulously took our orders. We chose the bread and butter to start, and ordered the blackened salmon, grilled swordfish, and the vegetable curry with shrimp. Everything came out hot and plated beautifully. Cooked to perfection, the flavors were outstanding, and we each finished every bit on our plates. Another note about the service: In addition to our server, we had multiple others who consistently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The staff here is amazing, and it appeared the owners were also making their rounds to the tables. This is how you create a fabulous dining experience in my opinion. I will say it's a bit overpriced, but worth it when you know it's not just about the food. Our new favorite in downtown GVL. read more

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Updating to say Coral has easily become one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville! The service is impeccable, the food is delicious, and I dream about the sticky toffee pudding. read more

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We sat at the bar at Coral and had a great evening. The space is beautiful and the atmosphere was lively. The bartender made us two delicious dirty martinis perfectly chilled. We had half dozen raw oysters and half dozen of the Talador and omg both were so so good We spilt a bang bang shrimp after smelling it next to us from a fellow patron. Perfectly spicy and crunchy. We rounded it out with the burrata salad. Unfortunately the camera did not eat first and I got no photos. read more

I've been to Coral a few times now and can confidently say this is one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville. Food is always solid and drinks are great. Good spot for espresso martinis or wine, I haven't tried too many of the other cocktails on the menu. Wine list is solid. Appetizers are amazing - bread and their "ocean butter" is great, and the ceviche is to die for! (Though the ceviche portion is pretty small for the price.) They do have non-seafood options for the main course, I haven't tried those but looked good my observations. I've tried almost all seafood entrees and they've all been really good. Fish is always cooked to perfection and comes with some sort of veggies or sides, so it makes a good sized portion. (You can always add sides - my favorite are duck fat fries or whipped potatoes!!) The staff are friendly and check on you often, though sometimes service can be a little slow, so if you're trying to eat quickly and get out fast, this probably isn't the spot for it. Both the bar area and the main restaurant area are quite busy in the evening especially on weekends, and can be a little loud. A reservation is a must if you plan to eat in the dining area. read more

Coral - Grilled Swordfish & Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Coral really blew me away! Dined here with a group of 6 in town for a conference. The service was excellent. Everyone we interacted with was so attentive and fun. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Everyone bite was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the grouper special. I wish I could remember how it was seasoned and what the sauce was but it was so wonderfully unique! The rosemary truffle mac and cheese broke my brain. The rosemary and truffle were perfectly subtle and the mac and cheese itself was so creamy. Which is so so hard to get right. The Belgian waffle cake was also excellent. I'm generally not a desert person but I've never seen a desert like it and had to try. They nailed the flavor! Also really enjoyed the toasted marshmallow old fashioned. The restaurant was packed so was a little loud, but still manageable. Hope life brings me back to Greenville again soon to give Coral another visit. read more

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Easy walk across the bridge from the Bohemian Hotel. You need reservations here- there is very limited bar seating otherwise. We ordered and an hour + later our food arrived. We had: A single crab cake $23- delicious, not fishy at all 5/5 Fish and chips- $17- fries were very good (cooked in duck fat)- 3/5 Fish was flavorless but the aoli dipping sauce was good. The fries were above average. Swordfish- $32 - 4/5 lacking seasoning but the sides were amazing and flavorful + 1 mediocre cocktail Total $90.19 The service was extremely slow but there were multiple staff checking tables from time to time. read more

Coral - Fish and chips 3/5 Swordfish 4/5 Crab cake 5/5 - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We arrived early and enjoyed several nice libations at the bar. Once seated, we thoroughly enjoyed our scallops and chicken piccata. So good (despite our waiter indicating that the number of scallops was 2x that which eventually arrived (4))! The entrees were excellent and we ended our meal with coconut espresso martinis. We look forward to our next visit to what was probably our best dining experience to date in Greenville. read more

Amazing! My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner at Coral last night. The staff were so attentive and personable with several members stopping by our table to wish us a Happy Anniversary and ensuring our experience was perfect. Our server, Jasmine, was fabulous! My husband could not stop talking about the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer & of course the Toffee Pudding dessert that they are famous for. We will be back soon! read more

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We came to South Carolina to celebrate my son's birthday and made reservations earlier in the week at Coral. From the moment we arrived, the experience was smooth and welcoming. We started with the wedge salad, ceviche, and flat wings. Everything was fresh and flavorful. For our entrées, we had lamb chops and steak, all paired with mashed potatoes that were easily some of the creamiest we've ever had. Every dish was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Dessert truly sealed it for us. The crème brûlée, Belgian waffle cake, and sticky toffee pudding were all 10 out of 10. Not one miss at the table. What stood out just as much as the food was the hospitality. Every staff member we encountered, from the host to the manager who checked on us several times, made us feel valued. The team members who delivered the food were kind and professional. Our waitress, Jayda, was attentive, knowledgeable, and warm throughout the entire evening. We were genuinely surprised to learn she was new because she handled everything with confidence and care. It was a beautiful way to celebrate my son's birthday, and we truly enjoyed every part of the experience. We'll definitely be back. read more

I'll be honest -- I first heard about Coral after reading a glowing review so over-the-top I was convinced the Chef's mother wrote it. I half-expected to walk into a culinary soap opera, complete with dramatic lighting and a standing ovation at the end of the meal. Alas, my wife and I were pleasantly proven wrong. From the moment we sat down, the service was attentive without being overbearing -- the perfect balance. Our main server, Jessie, was an absolute gem: sweet, courteous, and just outstanding in every way. If there were a Michelin star category for kindness, Jessie would already have a constellation. My wife ordered the swordfish, which arrived soft, flavorful, and so good that I briefly considered negotiating a trade. I went with the blackened salmon, which was cooked to absolute perfection -- tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The cocktails were delicious too, which certainly didn't hurt the already-excellent mood of the evening. Fantastic food. Amazing wait staff. A restaurant that somehow lives up to -- and exceeds -- even the most suspiciously glowing reviews. We will definitely be returning. read more

One of the best restaurants we have been to. The bar is great and happy hour drink specials are a bargain. The dishes were all excellent. It is clear the kitchen staff pays attention to details and works with the serving staff to create a great experience for everyone. Our servers were knowledgeable and made some great recommendations. I was impressed that the owner was present and visited us a few times. Adding a few pics from our second visit to the bar with amazing bar menu dishes read more

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Coral was a gorgeous, low lit restaurant with a classy vibe. Our server Danny was incredible and definitely gave us the best recommendations - the Blackened Salmon with the Parmesan Risotto is the best combo. I'm from Wisconsin but I would come back for this! read more

Coral - Coral Curry with Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We had an amazing dinner here.. the service was outstanding. The calamari fries were awesome..lots of meat and perfectly tender. Sticky toffee pudding was our favorite dessert hands down. Already planning for our next visit to Greenville! read more

This restaurant is everything and worth all the hype! | Food | So many things on the menu looked great but I was trying to save room for dessert. I opted for the lobster roll that came with crispy-coated seasoned fries; both were delicious The lobster roll had nice meaty chunks of lobster in it. For desert I had the sticky toffee pudding (comes with a scoop if ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce) and it is 5+ stars! | Drinks | I started with the toasted marshmallow old fashioned and it was very nice, smooth and boozy, but just a tad too sweet for me. So I moved on to a Basil Hayden's old fashioned and it was perfect. | Service | I sat at the bar and service was impeccable; probably on of the best service experiences I've ever had a restaurant. (And to think this wasn't even a full-service sit down table). | Ambience | The bar was lively with an enthusiastic foodie and sports-watching crowd. It was easy as a solo traveler to strike up a conversation with strangers there. Earlier in the evening was better than later (which brought a younger crowd and standing-only room at the bar). Pro-tip: They offer free and convenient valet parking! read more

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Fun atmosphere in the bar area and pleasant, dim lit dining area. Incredibly fresh and tasty food with kind servers. We enjoyed celebrating our anniversary and even received complimentary celebratory sweets. We'll be back! read more

Coral - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Came here last night for a friends birthday. I was so impressed. The wait staff is so attentive and lovely. The ambiance is perfect. Everything we had was amazing. I had the curry, great flavors with the perfect amount of heat. We will be back read more

Coral - Curry dish - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

My husband and I typically visit Greenville, SC once per year, and a dinner reservation at Coral is a must. The food here is consistently OUTSTANDING, and the waiters are always attentive. On our most recent trip I had the grilled scallops, and they were the best I've ever eaten. You can't go wrong with this restaurant! As a side note, you may be surprised to find that there are expansive booths available to couples. read more

We have been to Coral at least four times for dinner and the food and beverages have always been exceptional along with the service. Coral is one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville. read more

The Swordfish and Crab Cake was AMAZING. Those fries were great as well. The place was amazing as well. read more

Coral - Fish and chips, Swordfish, and Crab Cake. - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We have been to Coral several visits in the last year. What I have taken note of is the tight ship that is ran here. The owner is a humble fella and you might see him working on the floor and checking in with his patrons often. You may have several staff combine their efforts to make sure you are tended to frequently from start to finish. In my opinion, if you want the best seafood experience in the downtown- this is one of two key places. We went with the Halibut- which I have been told by staff, that its the one item that has never come off the menu since they opened. The halibut was seasoned well and it sits on a bed of broccoli salad along with peach chutney and the entire dish is very flavorful and never disappoints. Coral is a great take and I highly recommend it. read more

Wow! This place had a delicious meal. I had the burrata salad and the swordfish dinner. Everything was amazing. The garlic aioli with the swordfish was on point. The broccolini and tomatoes were delicious. The pesto on the burrata added a nice flavor. John and Yuli were the best. They gave the best advice and their service and were attentive. The restaurant was clean, a good noise level, and everyone was kind. read more

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The bar at Coral can't be beat. Great servers, yummy drinks, and delicious food - what more can you ask for? read more

Coral - Frenched Flat Wings - Seafood Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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In Greenville for the weekend celebrating our 50th anniversary so we searched the web for a memorable meal. We found Coral to have consistently outstanding reviews. We were not disappointed. The food and the service were both as good as we've experienced anywhere. We showed up without reservations but got a table quickly in the bar area, Doina took our order. She was a delight, as was the entire staff who were attentive but not intrusive. It is apparent why the service is so good as we saw all three owners leading by example, at various times assisting the host station, cleaning tables, serving water, picking up fallen napkins and checking in with the guests. Each of them visited our table at some point with a friendly welcome. As for the food, we ordered the blackened salmon and the sea scallops from the regular dinner menu. Each was perfectly prepared and presented. The Parmesan risotto was delicious. For desert, we shared a sticky toffee pudding that was equally good. To top it off, we were presented with a celebratory plate with house-made chocolates. A memorably GOOD experience to kick off our weekend of celebration... read more

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Have been to coral many times and it never disappoints. The happy hour is always great at the bar area. By far their coconut espresso martini keeps me coming back - it is SO good and worth the hype that it gets. Their seafood is all so delicious too- fresh oysters and great fish dishes. Always very pleased. Probably the closest GVL has to a high end Charleston style seafood restaurant. Their desserts are SO good and creative and always changing. The pastry chef is very talented! They do great with making bdays and celebrations special. Really cute atmosphere and perfect for a nice night out downtown read more

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My husband took my to Coral for my birthday. It was fantastic! The service was top notch! I loved the vibe of the restaurant! It was super nice, but felt comfortable. The food was so good! We got the oyster trio for an appetizer, I got the chef special (tautog Asian dish), my husband got the ribeye, and we shared the sticky toffee pudding for dessert. read more