I've been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile , and a friend recommended grabbing dinner there this week. Ordered an old fashioned with Evan Williams BIB. It was made perfectly props to the bartender. Started with the bread service bread was warm and the butter was a tomato butter with balsamic glaze unique take but I really enjoyed it. For entree I went with the duck and seasonal risotto which was mushroom. Duck was flavorful if probably get a sauce next time. The risotto was cooked perfectly and tasted great as well. My friend ordered the surf and turf special the steak was tender and spinach was good. For dessert ordered their chocolate cake to go. It was a nice finishing touch to the meal. I'd return for a special occasion or try their brunch. Service was good. read more

Figaro the Dining Room - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

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What a gem we just randomly found! We loved everything about the classic charm of this restaurant. The waiter Seth was fantastic! We ordered a butcher board and he told us about everything on it. Our salads were amazing, the steak was the best ever! We only get to come to Newberry once a year but we will definitely be back!! read more

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Had Saturday brunch. The she crab soup was delicious! The omelettes were filling. Loved the grits. The Cuban sandwich was authentic and moist. The homemade salad dressing was yummy. We took our beignets to go. read more

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Food as well as appetizers, drinks and ambiance were all wonderful. Everytime I say I am not going out for a while, I find a new watering hole with a new place to eat. read more

Located in a beautifully restored bank building from the 1850's. This nice restaurant has a great atmosphere and a friendly staff. My friend and I chose the Southern Breakfast Brunch. It came with two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, toast, grits or hashbrowns with a side of fruit. The food is served hot, in generous portions and is delicious. This restaurant is located in the historic district of Newberry. An excellent option for a pre or post meal after enjoying the entertainment at the Opera House. read more

We went to Newberry to visit an orchid greenhouse, and afterwards decided to explore downtown lunch opportunities. After checking out several casual places, we settled on Figaro the Dining Room. We were told they had excellent crab cakes. While we didn't find the crabcakes, but we enjoyed two of their salads and shared an order of sweet potato fries. One of the salads featured charred lettuce, and the other was a mixed green salad with strawberries and a few blueberries. Salad dressing is made in house. It was a bit thick, but very tasty. Our server was pleasant and seemed to enjoy her job. We enjoyed our lunch, and may return for dinner. read more

Figaro the Dining Room - Salad with blue cheese, pecans, and strawberries - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

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It's good. Kept bringing out blueberry pancake when we ordered plain, twice! Good coffee. It's a nice looking place and very historic. Shrimp and grits, amazing! read more

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Went to the soft opening after the space was renovated today and Jenny was amazing and super friendly. The food was so good! I ordered an extra dirty martini, the chopped Caesar salad, and shrimp/scallop pasta. It was delicious. The new renovations are beautiful and the decor is stunning. I wish I had taken more photos! read more

Figaro the Dining Room - Old bank vault turned into a wine cellar. - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

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Seth welcomed us to the restaurant. The restaurant is actually a renovated bank, It is absolutely beautiful. The wallpaper, the floor, the tables, Everything was beautiful . I could not get over the woodwork and the bar on the side was fantastic. Definitely a five star rating. Totally unexpected treasure, the elk was succulent and rich, and the sauce on it was phenomenal. Asparagus was grilled. I don't know what seasoning it was but it was the best asparagus I ever had in my life. The potatoes were a perfect match for the elk they were mild and creamy and wonderful. We also had the duck with the blueberry sauce. It was cooked to perfection. The blueberry sauce was the perfect complement to the savory. The Brussels were phenomenal. If I'd had a plate of them to eat all alone, I would've been quite happy. We had a banana pie that did not taste like banana the complement of the flavors actually taste more like butterscotch, but it was fantastic as well with a lovely graham cracker crust. The St. George and the McKenna bourbon was a lovely surprise and tasted fantastic. Jenny was the bartender and she actually gave us some of the history behind the building and some of the furnishings told us about the table that I have in the pictures belong to princess Diana, and showed me in the book where the history of it was . I was surprised how incredible this restaurant was. It was a spur of the moment reservation not by recommendation, but I would definitely travel back from Charlotte just to go there. read more

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The charred salad is delicious -fresh and smoky-and the she crab soup is outstanding!

Outstanding service! Great food! Atmosphere was upscale. A definite stop if you're in Newberry! Highly recommend!

I love this place. Exceptional service and great food. We love the atmosphere. We drive from Columbia twice a year to meet our colleagues there. Try the steak sandwich, it won't disappoint. read more

This was such an enjoyable place to have lunch . The service was great. The meal was tasty and was brought out warm. I would for sure go back even though it is not on my way anywhere. We were traveling . read more

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Always had good food there. Good salads, crab cake, steaks. The chicken & waffles was also yummy.

Excellent food. Great service. Lovely decor. They were not very crowded on a rainy Tuesday night. I had the duck -- it was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. read more

Third time here. Nice historic restaurant that used to be an old time bank. The staff is always welcoming and attentive. You can't go wrong with the food, it is always good! Make sure to check out the bank vault where they house their wine. We will be back. read more

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I had the Bone-in ribeye. Definitely NOT worth the money, tough, chewy, over salted but cooked properly. Service was good as was the a Ambiance. My wife had the scallops, which she loved. Overall I'd give it a 2.5 or 3. Way too pricey for me read more

Highly recommend. Great service and a really nice lunch menu. Something for everyone! We enjoyed pimento cheese and a flounder po boy. Both were excellent! read more

I had the quail and it was a really good dish. The nuts that were incorporated into the dish as a topping were a nice touch that added texture and depth to the entree. read more

February 27 was our second visit to Figaro before attending Celtic Angels at the Newberry Opera House. Food, service and ambiance were again excellent. After the Chefs Board appetizer, I enjoyed Duck Breast and my wife ordered the Pheasant. Figaro is worth the drive from Greenville if you're going to the Opera House. read more

Ok! Now I rarely HAVE to write a review but sometimes, just sometimes, you are compelled! By chance (maybe fate) we happened upon this bucolic little town in South Carolina called Newberry. As a Yelper I looked up a nice restaurant to eat at and low and behold, the 4 1/2 star Figaro pops up. Our fabulous day just got more fabulous! To say Figaro is quaint, sublime, even surreal doesn't do it justice. A converted 19th century bank, ridiculous visual atmosphere, 5 1/2 star food, 6 star service (Thank You Caleb!! You Rock), and wonderful friends made this restaurant experience a night to remember! The food, you ask??? Grilled salad? To die for... House salad? To die for... Pork Chop... you get the picture! Quail was also top shelf and I may have shed a tear after diving into the pound cake! Just a big shout out and thank you to the chef, but mostly to Caleb who made a golden experience platinum! Here Here!!! Looking forward to going out of my way to return... read more

I had never been to Newberry, so while traveling by, we decided to stop through to see the historic downtown. We happened upon a parking spot outside of Figaro and stopped. Boy am I glad we did. Mom and I shared a cup of she crab soup and it set up the meal perfectly. She got the burger with french fries and I got the club sandwich with sweet potato fries. To die for. We took half of each sandwich home there was so much food. The atmosphere adorable and the staff was delightful. All of the food we saw looked incredible...a lady next to us had the shrimp & grits and I was almost sad I didn't get that...until my club sandwich came! Although listed as $$$, I found the amount of food to make it quite reasonable. I would recommend to anyone in the area as a must stop! read more

Figaro the Dining Room - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

Outstanding menu, ambience, and service Highly recommended! The food was perfect! Great waiter and staff!! A very enjoyable evening! read more

First time dining in Newberry. Suggested by a local. Was a great suggestion. Came during Brunch which is served all day. Staff was excellent. I had the Cuban and side of grits. Couldn't ask for better flavors. Both were great. Others in my party had the salmon over the asparagus with a side salad. The salmon had excellent flavor and was perfectly seasoned. Kudos to the chef. Will have to return for a dinner plate in the future. The Beignets were a perfect ending to a great lunch. read more

Figaro the Dining Room - My window seat - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

Had tickets to the Newberry Opera House and decided to eat local before. Happened to see this restaurant after we parked and wasn't sure we could be seated since it appeared to be an upscale place and we didn't have reservations. The gentleman at the front was very nice and accommodating and seated us without a fuss. The waiter was very engaging and explained the menu and specials. After deciding that the duck could not be prepared in the time we had before the opera I decided on the pasta special and what a great choice it was. My husband went with the salad and a shrimp dish. Everything was delicious and speedy without appearing rushed. We will definitely be goin back and this time we'll give ourselves enough time to get to know the place and menu better. A little pricey but great for date night or a special occasion. Check it out. read more

Excellent Cuban sandwich. Nice atmosphere for talking with old friends Fast service read more

Figaro is an intimate restaurant housed in a charming, historic building dating back to the 1800's. Figaro is one of our favorite spots for Sunday brunch. The She Crab soup is outstanding! The shrimp étouffée (served with local grits) is also top notch! Reservations are recommended since seating is limited. read more

Figaro the Dining Room - Shrimp Étouffée - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

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The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy! We decided to split the ribeye which was cooked to perfection! The prices are too expensive and the restaurant charges for splitting meals read more

Best pork chop I've ever had. Great service. Perfect for dates or small business meetings.

Absolutely the best She Crab Soup ever!!! Very rich with large chunks of crab. I asked for grilled cheese on sourdough bread and it too was wonderful. Several varieties of cheese and perfectly toasted. My husband had ribeye sandwich and he said it was one of the best he's ever had. It was tender and perfectly seasoned. Wait staff very attentive and knowledgeable. We will return! read more

Figaro the Dining Room - Stellar She Crab Soup and ribeye sandwich! - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

Great food in a small town! Great for brunch or full dinner. Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Great downtown space with an old world feel. The food was good, but they were out of several of my first choices. Service was crisp, but not overly intrusive. read more

I was on a business trip and came here for lunch the first day. The host was amazingly friendly and welcoming. Menu size is perfect with good options. I had the daily special of grilled salmon with grits and asparagus. We tried the She Crab Soup which was very similar to crab bisque but with much more cream. The choice of music was absolutely stunning. I came again here for breakfast, they have internet and I was able to work too! I had the vegetable omelet with grits and biscuits. Everything was cooked to perfection, clean and served hot as it should ! The coffee was great too. On both visits the servers were friendly and super attentive. I highly recommend this place and I probably will go back one more time before I head back home ! read more

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Just real good food. We try to get reservations every time we go the the Newberry Opera. Be sure to call weeks in advance on a show night. read more

Located in Downtown Newberry, Figaro the Dining Room was originally the historic Bank of Newberry and later home to many different banks until the 2000s. After being renovated to a restaurant, Figaro kept much of its historical design and antique furnishings for an intimate fine dining experience. My favorite feature was the vault being used as a wine cellar! This charming restaurant is an excellent place to celebrate special occasions with its gourmet menu and very personable staff. read more

Figaro the Dining Room - 2017 Comte de Lauze Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge - New American Near Me - Newberry, South Carolina

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We dined here before attending a concert at the Newberry Opera House. One of the specials was halibut with pineapple salsa and yellow rice. This dish hit it out of the park! We both enjoyed it immensely! The fish was perfectly cooked. We paired this with a charred artisan greens salad with the chef recommended creamy maple dressing. It was a great choice! Every bite was delicious! We finished our meal with lemon pound cake with vanilla bean ice cream and blueberry sauce and a slice of cheesecake with strawberry purée. Once again, both were delicious! The waitstaff was attentive, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. We were not rushed and fully got to appreciate the food and the experience. The dining experience set the bar for a most enjoyable evening. We are looking forward to dining here in the future. read more

Very disappointed. My wife and I went for the night after Valentine's Day due to 100% reserved. Even though they were turning people away, all of the tables around us were empty. Our server was excellent, but the food extremely underwhelming. Just plain bad! Our filets ($50) were not butchered well, lots of sinew and tough for a filet. The outside was charred and left it bitter. Cooked ok inside, but very little flavor. "Chef's butter" was just butter with little to no enhancement (garlic and herbs as presented). Asparagus was bland. Should have stayed home. OMG the deserts were horrible. The "New York Cheesecake" must have been ordered from US Foods and the lemon pound cake with ice cream and berries was basically Starbucks' lemon loaf (once again US Foods generic) heated up with basic ice cream and canned blueberries with whatever syrup gels inside the can . . . yuk! For a $200 dinner, not worth it and will NEVER go again nor recommend. Once again, heard a lot of good things . . . but do NOT waste your money! read more

This is a decent place in Newberry. We went to brunch and our first impression of the ambience was a little loud, not very cozy or private... they could use some booths.... we were seated by the wait station, at the office door... wasn't a great spot to relax and enjoy brunch. The food was very good, but if you are looking for something light, this is not the place.... delicious food but heavy! No healthy options other than a fried salad in the appetizer. I had the chicken biscuit, it was delicious and the batter and chicken was up ther with chic-fil-a, lol... only complaint is that it was served with maple syrup that was not maple syrup, but something generic like log cabin corn syrup... i know quality maple syrup as my husband is from Vermont. My friend had the ribeye with horseradish and that too was so yummy... especially because we asked the server to bring us greens to put on it. He brought local pea shoot micro greens on the side and it definitely upleveled the sandwich. Our service was excellent fro the kind gent who we made the reservation with, to the group of servers who were nice and quite attentive. I will definitely go back... when I'm ready for another heavy meal. Wish they had a real traditional eggs Benedict... this is the kind of place that would make it really good. Not sure why so many places are using biscuits for their Benny.... it needs a traditional English muffin. I highly recommend this place. Grateful to have such an establishment in Newberry. read more

The winners this evening were definitely the she crab soup, the charred salad, and the filet special. Brussels were very good as well. A bit sweet but I like how they were sliced and still had some crunch. My husbands ribeye wasn't nearly as good as the filet and the dessert was a bit small and just OK. I'd go back. Feel it was a bit high priced though as our total with tip was over $200. Did share a $30 bottle of wine. read more

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Figaro is in a beautiful historical building with elegant fixtures. The floor seemed to be dirty. The service was exceptional and prompt. We had a Friday late brunch as they offer it every day. The prices of entrees are about $15-$30 a plate. My wife ordered the breakfast platter. She ordered her eggs over medium, but they arrived well done. There was more food than she could eat and the sides were good. I ordered the Cuban as it is a favorite of mine after living in Cuba and Florida. It came with an ample amount of ham and a slab of pork covered with melted cheese. It was wrapped in a pressed bread cooked perfectly. The sandwich was overloaded with a spicy mustard that dominated the entire flavor of the sandwich. After the first half, I scraped about a tablespoon of mustard off and I could taste the ham, pork and cheese. Figaro was okay at best, but we will give it another try during lunch or dinner hours. read more