Kendall's Grill After driving past it for a couple of decades, I finally stopped at Kendall's Grill. What a mistake I made. All those years I could have had golden, crispy chicken tenders and burgers like Dad used to make. No, I blew it. But I'm making up for lost time--I went twice in one week. Once for the chicken, and again for a burger. Fast review: A burger you don't want to wait 10 years to try. Fried chicken that might make Zaxby's rethink their approach. Let's back up Kendall's opened in 2009. Judging by the orange floor tile, this might have been a Hardee's long ago, but they've remodeled quite a bit. The vibe now is part drive-in, part diner. The front counter is right by the entrance. The kitchen sits just beyond a serving partition. To the left is a full-service ice cream case. To the right, a bar where you can watch your food being prepared. There are cushioned booths inside and several picnic tables out on the porch. Pop music plays throughout. The staff? Always moving, always working--but still taking time to say hello. Friendly, efficient, skilled. The owner is doing something right at the very root of a good restaurant: the people. Part 1 - The Chicken Kendall's sits on West Blue Ridge Drive, right in that "is this Sans Souci or City View?" stretch near Cedar Lane Road. It's a stone's throw from Swamp Rabbit Grocery and about 2.1 miles from Cherrydale. Heads up--left turns into the lot require some attention. The nice lady at the counter helped me navigate the menu, and it is wide: specialty burgers, chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, salads, seafood, loaded mac & cheese, hot dogs. The printed menu runs five pages. But I was there for the hand-breaded chicken fingers. They offer 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-piece options, from $5.99 to $9.99, or $12.99 to $16.99 for combos with a side, toast, coleslaw, a dipping sauce, and a drink (hold onto that thought). I ordered the 4-piece combo, upgraded from fries (straight or crinkle!) to mac & cheese, chose Nashville hot sauce (14 options total), and grabbed a Pepsi. $12.99 plus tax and tip. Drinks are self-serve--fountain sodas, tea, water, and regular or strawberry lemonade. I took a half-table by the window, facing the door (IYKYK). Within minutes, my food arrived--hot, fresh, and plated. Presentation? Classic diner style. Real plate, real bowl. The toast was a thick, golden slice--perfect for making two little chicken sliders. I'm not a coleslaw fan, but this one was crisp, not overly mayo-heavy, and not soggy. The mac & cheese is worth the trip by itself. Creamy roux, real cheese flavor, each elbow noodle still slightly al dente, still steaming when it hit the table. This is closer to Mom's kitchen than anything rehydrated from a cup. And the chicken? About perfect. Tender, juicy, fried just right. You can taste the difference between hand-breaded and "fresh-from-the-box." This was the real thing. Only complaint: I wish the four tenders were a little larger. The Nashville sauce brought the heat. Next time I'm trying the Gold BBQ, Korean BBQ, and Sweet Red Chili. Stay tuned for part 2! read more

Kendall’s Grill - Chicken fingers Mac & cheese, toast - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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This place was recommended in a fb group- and I'm not sure why. We tried the western burger and a cheesesteak- both were mediocre at best. Also tried the tots and onion rings- both greasy and the tots too salty. I'm not a huge fan of smash burgers and was assured the fresh handpattied burgers were thicker and better than that (I'll share the pic- they were not) and my husband put the meat from his cheesesteak on 2/3 the bun, which was better. Quite a few pieces of gristle in those thin patties though . The kids working the place are friendly and we watched several refilling the ice and drink machine. No AC didnt help with the atmosphere - it was hot and muggy. Overall, it was Worth a shot considering several people said it was the best burger -- so I was hoping this hole-in the-wall style joint was a hidden gem but just isn't (for anyone wanting a quality burger in Greenville. IMO) read more

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I enjoyed breakfast at Kendall's so much while on my Greenville vacation. Service was friendly, you put your order in at the register then the server will bring your order to the table. I ordered a blt egg sandwich, which was made to perfection. I enjoyed the presentation of the sandwich with a nice slice of watermelon on the side. There is also spacious patio seating too. read more

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I heard of this place on various social media platforms, and marked it on my map (my way of saving local places to try). One commenter raved about the pancakes so that stuck with me. Yesterday morning we ran a few errands and my wife mentioned something like"pancakes sure sound good right now". So we headed to Kendall's. That other commenter was not wrong. Pancakes were fantastic!! Over medium eggs cooked perfectly (whites cooked thoroughly and yolks cooked the only way they should be). Gravy was a little thin for my liking, an I have had some that was so thick you had to slice it. Call me "Goldilocks" when it comes to breakfast gravy. Country Sausage patties were great. There is a major chain with a bunch of rocking chairs out front that has changed their sausage to a smoked version so it's nice to see places like Kendall's still using country sausage. Potatoes were really good too. The menu has a variety of pancakes, we tried originals. We went for breakfast but plan on going again to try the awesome looking burgers. I forgot our server's name but I will say this, he never wrote anything down and not one thing was skipped. Fantastic job. read more

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Heyyy I love seeing menu items named after my hometown. It was quiet today as I went for the pancakes but opted for a cheesesteak. Cool decor and family oriented. Lots of outdoor seating in the front, side and I saw a cute covered area in the back. They also have a drive-thru. Their menu consists of beef franks, burgers, cheesesteaks, chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches and they serve breakfast on Friday/Saturday from 730-11a. They also have an ice cream station read more

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I've heard a lot of great things about this place, but I'm not over on this side of town often, so hadn't gotten to try it. I was able to try it today and I was very impressed. I ordered the Greenville burger (single patty with mustard, onion, and chili) with half and half, my wife got the American burger (American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo), and my daughter got the kids hotdog plate with tater tots. They have a pretty wide variety on their menu like burgers, hot dogs, salads, wraps, and wings. They were relatively busy and had several people coming in and out for to-go orders, but the food came out really quick and everything was hot and fresh. The lady that took our order and brought our food to our table was very friendly. The burgers are hand patted patties and the buns are made locally. My daughter said her hot dog was really good and she loved the tater tots. They also have ice cream and milkshakes, we didn't get one, but saw several people with milkshakes and they looked good. They had a 50's diner vibe with old school jukebox type music playing. I also appreciate that they have a sign saying support the second amendment. I would definitely go back. read more

Nice spot for all the basics. I got two different burgers and both were huge and loaded with toppings. I called ahead and went to the drive thru which was really nice especially if you have kids and don't want to get out of the car. I also got nuggets for the kids and they were pretty tasty. read more

Usually the food from here is pretty good, portions on fries seem to be all over the place and the wait time especially in the drive thru could use a lot of work. Aside from this though; this place undoubtedly has the most god awful Philly cheesesteak I think I've ever had in my life. Tried to get it one time a couple months ago but they were out of hoagie rolls, finally got to try one today and it was actually terrible. Sloppy and messy and super undercooked meat that you can't tell me isn't steakums. I won't be back. Au Revoir Kendall's #bringbackbikas read more

I absolutely love this place. Love the food. People are super nice! For some reason the Pepsi is extraordinary! Kinda like the coke at McDonald's ! I love the wings and the burgers are wonderful. A+++++ read more

The food was decent, the only problem is i received my food and my fries we're extremely salty. Every single fry was coated in seasoned salt. I went back up there and asked if my fries could be remade as it was extremely salty the guy was rude and made me pay for another batch of fries. I usually love this place but I feel as if my fries are made extremely salty on your end I shouldn't have to pay for another batch of fries. It wouldn't be a problem unless a whole damn table spoon of seasoning is on each fry. Edit: everyone at my table ended up finishing their food and I still didn't receive my fries. I had to go up to the front and ask them to bag my fries up to go and they were just sitting on the counter by the time I got them they were cooled down. read more

We enjoyed the food because it was seasoned really good. The overall appearance and atmosphere were good.

BEST pancakes I've had in Greenville!! Very sweet and delicious! Our waiter was so personable and amazing HOWEVER it took us 35 minutes after being seated to have a waiter come by and then it took us 1 1/2 hours to receive our food . It is very slow but the people are kind! Also my husband order a chicken biscuit and it was very dry and overcooked . He drowned it in ketchup LOL. So maybe just stick to the pancakes? Also the sausage grave is milk gravy with a sausage Pattie ripped up on top , not mixed in . You have to find your own seating in a very crowded building and maybe even order your food at the front for faster service. This place is a gem but definitely needs a better system , the anxiety was high . read more

Kendall’s Grill - Pancakes - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Went in for lunch yesterday. We're usually breakfast folks here and have always had good meals. Saw they had Chicago dogs. We're originally from the Chicagoland area. Skinny over cooked hot dogs and WAY too much relish. The buns seemed either a few days old or just dry. We ate a couple of bites and left. Wasted $16. read more

This place has a little bit of everything. The food and service were great. The inside is well decorated and very homey! I got the Johnny Cash burger and it was great! The menu has an expansive list of options. read more

I'm so disappointed in the hospital and ordered 2 pancakes and this is whT I get clearly BURNT but decided it was ok to still serve this a freaking rip off I wouldn't give this to my dog to eat frfr read more

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1st time customer and it won't be my last visit. The first thing that stood out to me was the customer service outstanding people they were patient with me and my family and our many questions. Kudos to everyone involved. The food was great as well. The highlight were the hot honey lemon pepper wings, which were good size wings that were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Everyone at the table said their food was good. Can't wait till the next time I was in town for a swim meet. I'm from Columbia so I was upset when they were close on Sunday. See you next time. read more

I visited this establishment a few months ago because I read a lot of good things about the food there. I ordered a burger and fries and when the guy brought me my food, there was a hair on my plate. I sent it back and they made me a fresh one and the burger was very good, but I have a weak stomach, so my appetite was off from the hair on my plate...Fast forward to yesterday, I thought I'd give it another try, because the burgers are really good. Guess what? Another hair! This time it was in my burger! I guess I'm 2 and done! Maybe the cooks need hair nets? read more

Made a stop at Kendall's gril and was pleasantly surprised. Drive in type restaurant with plenty of seats. I had the John Wayne BBQ burger with onion rings and probably the best chocolate shake I have had in a long time. They have a full ice cream bar. The burger was grilled crisp to give a little crunch, which I like it was well seasoned. The onion rings were hand battered, flaky, and delicious. This was a great stop, and I would recommend if you like a traditional drive in eatery. read more

Kendall’s Grill - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Great place to grab a sandwich. I ordered bikas aka Kendalls grill from bitesquad today. It was really good with fries and coleslaw. It came packaged well. I also ordered a brownie which was pretty amazing. Reasonable cost and comes with a drink. Update: 8/31 had lunch again. I went to pick it up and tried the Adams favorite burger which was fantastic. Still a 4 stars for me based on the location aesthetically is a little rough but I see them making little improvements. read more

Staff was friendly & professional. The resturants was clean & the food was hot & tasty. Prices were very affordable. Will definitely be back. read more

We went there to experience the great burgers. They did not disappoint !! We both had a bacon cheeseburger with fries and slaw. The buns were real soft and buttery, meat was cooked just right. The French fries were good as well. I've had better Cole slaw but who cares. All this with a drink was $14 and change. I thought it was kinda high on the price, however, I will say it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. I guess that's worth the price. Service was fast and efficient with friendly staff. The dinning room was kinda worn and rustic. Kinda outdated, but again, who cares. We came there to eat a burger, not impress a first date. I'll now be obligated to come back with my wife who would absolutely love this place. Good job staff. read more

Kendall’s Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The menu looked great, but the food was just okay. The cheese curds tasted more like fryer oil than cheese. The slaw was soupy and unfortunately my order came out with the wrong food. They were apologetic and corrected my order, which I was thankful for! The atmosphere isn't the best. Overall opinion, we most likely won't be going back. read more

I ordered the Pimento Cheese burger This is definitely a top five fav burger I've indulged in! Everyone in my party enjoyed their burgers! read more

Place sucks! customer service terrible! 5 times I've been disappointed! I'm never going back there. Paid $14 for a meal that was wrong then the girl told I had to keep the burger and that's all she can do on march 4 @7pm I was so mad because I already had to come bring the food back and then the customer service was bad . The fries was cold and the wrong fries the burger was cold. What kind of business is this. I'm a caterer and a dietary manager. This is why I don't eat out! read more

Absolutely delighted with all the things! The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Super food, great price. I go there for lunch or for my favorite ice cream dessert. They are fast but fantastic

Everyone's always so nice and has smiles on their face and the food is always so good. The atmosphere is always family friendly.

Kendall's is only open for breakfast on the weekends. It is worth the wait. Yesterday I had the French toast. Outstanding. Somehow they manage to cook it, keeping the bread crust tender. A bit too much butter atop the plating. Real butter. Nice thing to whine about. Bacon was okay. Should have been drained more. read more

Absolutely scrumptious! Best burger ever! I got the Clemson burger! Service was great and the fried pickles were pretty salty if you like that sort of thing read more

Consistently GOOD food and great service.... My favorite pancakes in town. .. my go to for the patty melt and chicken fingers too read more

The pancakes are quite delicious. The service and atmosphere were very pleasant as well. read more

Once again I've had another delicious meal here. Yeah owner does a great job of keeping the place clean and stocked with quality products for my enjoyment! Do yourself a favor and come get one of his excellent I'll beef hotdogs with homemade chili for a dollar! My whole meal in the picture above was five dollars including the homemade onion rings. read more

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Hands down simple food done right just like they say we're from Arizona and just moved to the area and we have eaten a lot of places and this one is tops! Wings 10/10 buffalo chicken sandwich 10/10 country fried steak 10/10 and the cherriwine idk what it is but I am addicted and the ice cream is amazing a must if you are in the Greenville area read more

Kendall’s Grill - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The food is great. Been here a ton but the service and food is the best when the boss is there. If he is not there, then it takes 20 min to place your order and it most likely comes out wrong read more

place sucked just had a dehc survey and not hair nets no hats coldest place I've been at during cool weather they keep the temperature down inside to run off customers waited 30 mins for food, I worked at multiple restaurants by far 2nd worse place I've ever been in after that dehc survey just lole any other place in west Greenville goes to waste cause owners and managers do not care about customers satisfaction when they are the ones who feeds their kids. read more

Kendall’s Grill - Burgers Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

this place has some delicious food, but I do have some issues with their staff/quality of service. I work from home and live just around the corner from this restaurant. sometimes I like to plan to stop here for lunch while I'm out running errand. I like that I can place my order through their app and specify that I plan to dine in at that point. I'm convinced however that the people reading the order ticket just do not read it and they miss the dine in part and automatically package my order for to go. I know that it's a small thing, but it happens every single time. Slightly annoying. read more

This is for my visit on the evening of 01/02. While I received the wrong order, everyone was very apologetic when I brought it to the attention of the folks at the counter, and even the head cook came outside to personally apologize for the mixup. As I had already eaten the fries before I noticed the error I opted not to have it remade and instead picked the unwanted items off. It was a little frustrating but I know mistakes happen. The food I did eat was good, so no complaints there. Hopefully in the future the ordering process will be flawless as it has been in the past. read more

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My son says the burger was 10/10!! The cheesesteak is pretty good too. A few fun games on the table kept us entertained the few minutes it took to deliver the fresh food. Will come back. read more

Kendall's is by far my favorite place in Greenville! The food is ALWAYS great but what makes this place really stand out is the phenomenal customer service. From our first visit we were amazed with the friendliness of the staff, it feels like we're family now! I've truly never had a bad experience in all the times we have been here. I cannot say enough great things about this place!! read more

The food is good and the people are friendly. Never had a meal I didn't like yet. Always clean.