Please don't come to this restaurant if you are in a hurry. Please come to this restaurant if you LOvE home cooked food and a great welcoming staff. Best Bloody Mary I have had and no frilly garnishments needed! They had 3. Yes I said three. T H R E E staffers and they took amazing care of everyone in the house! The bartender waited table and kept drinks flowing and never uttered or looked flustered! She actually asked us for a five minute break?!?!? We said take 10 ! The food .... Calamari done in a style I had never had. Along with onions and peppers it was fried perfectly. Not over cooked at all and even though hubby isn't a calamari fan he tried them and went back for more bites even. For appetizers I had their shrimp and grits and again hubby disposes grits but he wasn't thinking and I forked some in his mouth and he was so surprised because he has always had gritty grits. These were so smooth and the fabulous taste from the sauce just cemented how delicious they were. Husband had a nice juicy bacon (piled high) cheeseburger all the way and it is served on a yummy brioche style bun. Buttery and toasted on the grill. Daughter had their chicken parmigiana (which I almost went with as well) and said it was a definite eat again! They have the bar and grill atmosphere but like family dining also! Pool tables and full bar are available. When we come through Greer again! Look for us read more

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The atmosphere is nothing to write home about but the food I had was great. I ordered grilled salmon with rice and veggies. It was cooked medium and a tasty sauce. The server was very pleasant and friendly. read more

Came to town for a BMW driver school experience and stopped here for lunch. The servers were super friendly and attentive, the food was not only super tasty, but shockingly well priced! The shrimp and grits were amazing, lots of flavor. So good I had to order extra shrimp to go with it. We also tried their signature Kalahari shrimp which was good and poutine (my personal favorite). This seems like a cool little spot with dive bar type atmosphere. Would be back if I lived close read more

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Good place to eat food was fresh and delicious would recommend this to anyone who wants a good meal and the service was excellent.

This restaurant has really good food with a bar on one side and restaurant on the other . Service is always very good, and prices are fair .

I've visited Kalahari a few times on my lunch break and enjoyed it! They definitely have a good menu for lunch, my favorite that I've tried has been the pasta. I thought I was the only person who mixed shrimp and spinach in my pasta and was sooo excited to find it here! I had the catfish one time which was just ok, it was battered and fried pretty hard but was definitely a big piece of fish. read more

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Great atmosphere for lunch. Throw back 80s-90s decor but I love it. Takes me back to my childhood and outings with my family. They have pool tables across the room around the bar. Very friendly waitresses and owner. My favorite is the shrimp and grits!!!!!! Look out for pics to follow. read more

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Great dining experience. Food was very good and waitress was super nice. Would recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

Kalahari Ocean Grill - Steak, potatoes and collard greens. - Seafood Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

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Food was great! Fun people to speak with while sitting at the bar. The wine was good as they have a selection to choose from. All in all, Terri meal! read more

Really fresh tasting fish and pretty decent service means we may be returning. It's not a fancy place...needs to be updated...and I don't understand why people want to have TV on and why on earth is smoking allowed...but the fish was good. It came with a side of veggies and fries, both hot, but presentation is lacking. Good food, but it's more a diner than a restaurant. read more

Wow! So I found this place on Yelp and decided to try their chicken Parmesan as it looked delicious and it was phenomenal!! Chicken was crispy and yet tender enough to cut with a fork on top of an excellently cooked bed of spaghetti! Can't wait to go back and try the seafood and other items on the menu! read more

I was in the area on business and someone recommended going here. Upon walking in there is what looks like a sports bar to the left and a more traditional restaurant on the right. Everyone was extremely friendly from the minute you walked in to when you sat down. The menu is simple but that is a good thing as everything I had on the menu was delicious. I came here over 3 days for lunch and some dinners and was pleasantly surprised each day by their food, the friendly servers and just the whole mood of the place. I had the tuna steak for dinner the 1st dinner I had and it was the best tuna steak I have had in a very long time. I also had the bacon cheeseburger and it was a large portion, the burger was cooked perfectly and the bun was good. The other day I had a grilled chicken salad. Excellent. They have a few beers on tap as well as a full bar. Also I have a garlic allergy and they were very careful to let me know what I could and could not have. I wish they would open one of their restaurants near me in VA as the food was great, prices very reasonable and the staff was so friendly and attentive. I look forward to getting back to working on this job site again just to be able to go to Kalahari. Nothing but great things to say about this place. read more

ecided to try this place I hacoupon from restaurants.com to try it. I drove the half hour to come here. Very nice. I ordered the Kalahari shrimp with the sauce on the side and I ordered the calamari, plus the chicken Parm The menu in the appetizers just says calamari-The advertiser comes with some calamari, plus onions types of peppers. So most of it was onions and peppers. The shrimp with the sauce on the side was good, but somewhat greasy. when the woman from the kitchen brought me the chicken Parm, I pointed out that the calamari had peppers and onions in it and I did not know that, and she said it's on the menu I had menu sitting in front of me so I showed her it is not a true as well we've been serving it like that for nine years that we have been here. Still, not the point when you order calamari and 2/3 of it is onions and peppers you would not be happy.the chicken itself was goid. Th read more

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Recommend the Kalahari shrimp buffalo style! Burgers are great! And grilled cashfish is super tasty! read more

Kalahari Ocean Grill - Seafood Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

Had dinner here on a Thursday evening and the place was pretty empty, but it was early. Apparently the bar area still allows smoking which baffles me. Our service was good and our server was very knowledgable about the menu and specials. I ordered the Chicken Parm and I must say it was one of the best I have ever had. The marinara sauce is obviously homemade and delicious with a slight sweetness. The chicken was of good size, had a flavorful breading, and was fried perfectly. No salad or bread came with the meal which was a negative to me. A dinner salad is an extra $2.99 and there is no mention of bread on the menu whatsoever. I'm not sure how the smoke from the bar would be kept out of the restaurant during busy times even with the door separating the spaces. This might keep me from returning. read more

The fries are AMAZING! We always return for the flavorful wings. Bar setting, however kids are welcome. They also have karaoke night and half-price wings on Thursdays if you dine in read more

Seems like a nicer restaurant from the outside! Terrible atmosphere, very much a bar with pool tables and lack of any ambience. The wings are all I ate but they were great. Minimal wine choices and not mine :/ Our server was the worst! Attitude goes a long way!!! Will not be back. read more

Great food! Sit on the diner side and watch the bar side before you jump in. Kalahari Shrimp is great. All the seafood is awesome. The owner is from Belize and is she is really special. read more

Amazing service and amazing food. Went to watch the Auburn and Clemson game. Bartender gladly setup the station for me which is always a plus. I had a order of lemon pepper wings cooked to perfection. Not too much seasoning and hot. After a few drinks a local suggested a meal. I'm not sure of the name of it but it was one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth. Shrimp on a bed of squash cover with some type of butter with a side of vegetables and rice. Most definitely will be visiting again when I come thru SC. read more

Kalahari Ocean Grill - Long Island , Crown, and Yuengling... - Seafood Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

Well we picked this place cause of the good reviews. Welllll it was ordinary to say the least. The appetizer shrimp and Caesar was good. Boy had carabean jerk chicken or something like that and I had catfish. We were here for lunch so got lunch portions. That's ok. Boy said his sauce was spicey but no bite like carabean should be. My catfish had a great Panco crust but the fish itself was bland. Now dont get me wrong it WAS a nice size filet and the crust was perfect but the fish inside had no flavor!! I salted the crust but it didn't make the fish inside taste any different. The tarter sort of helped. I asked the waitress sooo is the fish seasoned? ( thinking it maybe but my taste buds are off this day ya know). The answer was," Well I dont know I just bring out what u order" Really??!!?? " We never had anyone complain about our food. Everyone loves it". Okay just asking a question converts into complaining I'm thinking???? My brain went into a brain fart. My opinion of this place is my own and I think they are more of a BAR scene than food. Some things were ok tho. Not coming back thanks to the waitress. read more

Kalahari Ocean Grill - Split Cesar and shrimp app - Seafood Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

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Food is great and staff is great (thoughts who actually do anything). The management or owner is extremely lazy. Waiting staff is busy handling 15+ people while they are just observing. Disappointing doesn't quite cut it. I feel bad for the associates read more

This was my first experience with the Kalahari Ocean Grill, but will not be my last! The food was ordered for delivery. It arrived still hot, and was delicious. The salmon was excellent, served with snap peas (in pod), and the peas were not overcooked as has been the case in some restaurants. These were very crisp, and delicious. We also tried their chicken tenders, and a side order of potato skins. Each item was excellent. Delivery was via Bitesquad, and their service was excellent also. All in all, I am very pleased with the Kalahari Ocean Grill meals we ordered, and will be trying other items from their menu in the near future. read more

Love this place. Great food and a wonderful staff. Kansas, Nancy and Nasser will take very good care of you. Love the Prime Rib soup. read more

Got the Bacon Burger, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Caesar Salad, and potato skins. We were busy working and ordered through Grub Hub. The lettuce was brown in my salad, and the burger was ok at best. I'll spend $40 better at another restaurant. read more

Amazing cuisine - great hospitality, wonderful ambiance - just had a super evening @ the restaurant & bar - the food is yummy - very delicious - authentic american Italian with a touch of specialties in everything they do - Just love it guys ... Thanks! read more

Kalahari Ocean Grill - With an ardent firang Raj Kapoor fan in Greer. The awkward part is to be called "Mr. Sangam" just because we are Indians! - Seafood Near Me - Greer, South Carolina

Stopped in the first time based on a recommendation from a co-worker and stopped for the second time today. Looks can be deceiving but you'll do yourself a favor if you go on in! I had the same dish on both visits, grilled tuna (rare) and double veggies. I would have posted a picture but I ate it too fast. Just trust me you won't find a better piece of fish anywhere in the area. The service is very friendly and the food comes out quick. Unfortunately for Bojangles this means Kalahari has replaced you as my stop for lunch every time I drive through the GSP area. read more

Food is pretty good. Dining room is nice enough. If want to pick up food you have to wait in the bar area. Be prepared for a wall of smoke. Won't be doing that anymore. read more

This place is FANTASTIC! I'm a truck driver. My truck was towed to the repair shop down the road. I read the Google reviews and figured I'd give it a fair shot. I'm so glad I did. This is a family owned and operated business (however, a non-family member came in during dinner to help with the kitchen and another was working the bar). The husband and wife were there during my entire stay. I had the hamburger steak for lunch and then went to the adjoining bar and shot pool, played music on the jukebox and had drinks until dinner time. For dinner I ate the Kalahari shrimp and wings. The matriarch of the the business recommended a mix of teriyaki and habanero sauce for the wings, and she was spot-on. *disclaimer* I like spicy foods, and it definitely had a kick. Very, very delicious... She also told me that all of the sauces were made in-house. I also had sweet tea, and it was perfectly sweetened. This place is quaint, but the staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. I really can't say enough good things about it. If I lived locally, I would frequent here at least once a week. It is very trucker friendly too. The Quik Trip truck stop is only a 5-7 minute walk from here. Ten stars and four thumbs up! read more

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Kalahari is an unassuming little restaurant in a strip on Hwy 101 South East of Hwy 85. I say that because if you use the address in your GPS you may end up on the opposite side of town. For a small restaurant it has a wonderful variety of food from burgers to grilled fish. All the food was fresh and delicious. Both my wife and I had their Ahi Tuna. She had hers medium rare and mine was medium. It came with two sides and we ordered a dinner salad with it. The food was wonderful, a great flavorful dinner and generous portions. One friend had Tilapia and was very pleased at how flavorful it was. Our other friend had their barbecue chicken and said it was very good. The service was very good. Our server was friendly and attentive. I'd mention the ambiance, but there is none. It could use some freshening up. But, the food made the place worth stopping at. Forget impressions, go for the great food and friendly service. You won't be dissapointed. read more

The food was wonderful. There were 4 of us for dinner 2 of us had pasta dishes and 2 had fresh fish. I would eat anything that was served at the table. The calamari was extremely good as well. read more

Good selections of food and has a pool hall with a bar right connected next door! Steaks are all good. Kalahari shrimp dishes are all good. Burgers are all good. With reasonable prices, you can't go wrong with anything you choose. I stop by this place on the reg! read more

The outside is deceiving. It is in a kinda run down strip mall. Once inside, the food is great and the service was outstanding. I had the chicken pasta and it was perfect. My friends had grilled tuna and grilled tilapia. Both cooked perfectly. The calamari and wings were also great. Go on inside and give it a chance. You will be happy you did. read more

Food was not that great but service was great. I ordered the wings, 6 Jamaican dry rub and 6 hot. They were ok but They weren't flavorful and a bit hard and overcooked. I had leftovers but threw them away. People were extremely nice though! read more

Delicious!! The place is a hole in the wall and not much to look at, but don't let that fool you. We had calamari, a steak, chicken alfredo, and shrimp pasta. They were all very very good!! read more

Had the swordfish and loved it. Wife had tuna and it was good too. The tomato basil soup was phenom too. Great place to stop for lunch or dinner. Glad we chose here over fast food on the drive to ATL. read more

Tried this restaurant out last week and it was pretty good! The food was fresh cooked with quality ingredients, the service was good, and the cook was super friendly and personally asked us how our meal was. We will definitely be back! read more

This place has a great vibe to it. The owner and chef came out and told about the daily specials. The wings were fantastic, Crispy and spicy. I had two teenage boys with me and they both were highly complimentary of their food. The lunch menu has some good variety. The salads were fresh and tasty. read more

I seriously needed to update my review. I stopped in here again 6/17/2015. I sat in the bar area because I was ordering food to go. The atmosphere was kind of Roadhouse, the food is still good, but clientele and atmosphere will not bring in people who appreciate great food. They suffer from an identity crisis for certain! read more

South Carolina Chef, Kansas Pech, brings his extensive career experience of restaurant and cuisine development to his very own brand, Kalahari Ocean Grill in Greer, SC. Pairing his culinary upbringing in the Caribbean and that of his native Belize, Chef Pech has been serving up savory dishes in Upstate, SC for over 20 years. Serving up Seafood, Pastas, Burgers, and More. Had the Prime Rib and it was exceptional! read more

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Stopped here on our way from GA to NC the day before thanksgiving and had a delicious meal and WONDERFUL service. Bartender was so friendly and sweet. Delicious soup, calamari, and Cesar salad & shrimp. There was one lady who worked there who came around when the apps came out, and was rude to the bartender...which was so uncalled for. Seemed like a power hungry manager wanted to get her self-assurance. Other than the mean lady, awesome experience! we'll be back the next time we pass through! read more