First time eating in downtown Greenville in a long while. I had no idea this place had been there for 30 years! They have free valet parking right next door. That was nice. We had a reservation so we were seated quickly in a big comfortable group - party of four. The server was a bit quirky. A little "too much" if you know what I mean. The wine list was amazing. So many choices. We shared the Brussels sprouts and a shrimp lettuce wrap. The sprouts were fantastic. The lettuce wrap I do not recommend. The shrimp had no flavor. They should do a spicy Asian sauce on them. I got the chopped salad as a starter. Loved the dried cranberries. Dressing was a little light. Also, very hard to eat with a fork. :-) For the main, I got the filet cooked medium rare. I was eyeing a $100 A2 ribeye but I was someone's guest and did not want to overstep. The filet was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Only $49. Guessing it was 8 ounces. It was served in a Worcestershire jus that was excellent. Also came with mushrooms, asparagus and small potatoes. Loved the dish. Highly recommend! read more

Soby's - Cabernet Franc - delicious - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Went here a business dinner. When I researched the place i noted it has is Michelin Recommended and had high ratings on Google and Yelp. We checked in inside where it was quite dark and decided to dine outside since the weather was so nice. After browsing the menu I decided on the two recommendations from our server: - Fried Green Tomatoes: Good. Nicely prepared and presented. It tasted good and very balanced. - Crab Cakes: Good. The crab cakes themselves were quite good, but a little more wet than I'm accustomed to. I quite liked the sweet corn maque choux. - Key Lime Pie: Good. More like a tart, it has very mild flavours which I liked. Server was really good. Very friendly, attentive and professional. Overall, a very good meal. I would return if in Greenville again read more

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Fine Dining with a casual flare at its best! In the heart of downtown Greenville, this restaurant is top notch. An amazing patio overlooking one of the main streets of downtown Greenville, with a cozy interior ambiance as well. Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable of the local food, drinks and their amazing wine selection. Soby's just won the Wine Spectator Grand Award (highest possible) and a Michelin recommended restaurant for 2025. And it shows. We didn't get any wine this evening, but the menu is as thick as a long novel. Anything and everything is in this puppy. Wines from all over the world, ranging from a few bucks to over $13,000 a bottle. Take your pick. We opted for some beer and cocktails, all of which were perfect. The food. This southern inspired menu with local ingredients was fantastic. We had a spicy pimento cheese app with crispy pita and pickled okra...delish! The beet and goat cheese salad was one of the best we've had. The pic speaks for itself there. The Soby's fried chicken is something you HAVE to get if you go. The best fried chicken, with the best bacon mac n cheese to complement it. Tender and juicy, crispy and flavorful...these words don't even scratch the surface of how good this dish was. Top notch experience all around. Make it a point to try it out if you haven't yet, or if you're in town for a visit. And definitely get that chicken dish, yo won't regret it. read more

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A must-stop brunch location in downtown Greenville. I visited on a busy Sunday morning but did have reservation prior and faced no wait time even with arriving about 30 minutes earlier than the reservation time. This reimagined southern fare menu has a pleaser for each palate type. I enjoyed the classic pimento cheese deep as a starter and two unique entrees - fried green tomatoes eggs Benedict and a delicious frittata. Food was amazing. The venue was a bit loud with all the activity and some other more boisterous guests, but I wouldn't hold that against the establishment. Overall, Soby's is a staple location in Greenville that comes highly recommend and I don't think you would be disappointed for stopping in. read more

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Verdict: Come for the ambience and the white chocolate banana cream pie, stay for the gravy, and hope your eggs don't spend too long in the "spotlight." Soby's serves Southern charm before the food even hits the table. (And if your experience is anything like mine, you will be waiting awhile for the food to hit the table.) Weathered wood beams stretch overhead, brick walls hold decades of character, and the warm lighting makes the whole room glow like butter on a hot biscuit. The kitchen hums with the kind of energy that says brunch is serious business. If you sit upstairs at the loft, there are some seats that overlook the kitchen so it's like brunch and a show. The pecan sticky bun is sweet enough to make you reconsider sharing though I wouldn't know because they ran out of it before 11:00a. Service was friendly and quick on the front end, though the kitchen's food expeditors seemed a little short-handed. The result? A slight wait that left some eggs spending a bit too much quality time under the heat lamps. My Shakshuka dish had an egg-istential crisis. Instead of that luscious over-easy river of yolk, the eggs arrived closer to hard-boiled territory--less "runny brunch bliss" and more "deviled egg audition." Thankfully, our waiter expedited another over easy egg to replace the one that came with my dish. The Providence Farm Country Fried Steak was the undeniable headliner--about 1.5 inches thick and fried to golden perfection. Smothered in sausage gravy, it was the kind of dish that makes cardiologists nervously flip through their calendars. The flavor? Steak-ing its claim as one of the better country fried steaks around. The sunny-side egg, however, had clearly spent a little too long basking beneath the warming lights alongside my shakshuka. But, if you come for one thing only, let it be the white chocolate banana cream pie. As I've heard Southern Belles say in gest, "it'll make you wanna slap your mama." In short: rustic atmosphere, an energetic kitchen, and Southern food that doesn't just butter you up--it grits straight to the point. read more

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We decided to try Soby's and ended up taking our waiter's suggestion to do the half and half, which included a half portion of the crab cake and a half portion of the shrimp and grits. I'm so glad we listened as both dishes were great. The crab cake was definitely more crab than cake, which is always a good sign, and the creamed corn underneath was delicious. The green beans were fresh and perfectly cooked. The shrimp and grits were also spot on. The grits were creamy and well-seasoned, and the shrimp came with sausage that added just the right amount of flavor. It had a little spice but nothing overpowering. For dessert, we tried the sweet potato cheesecake, and it honestly tasted just like sweet potato pie. The mandarin oranges on the side added a nice citrusy finish that balanced it all out. Overall, it was a great meal and we would definitely come back. read more

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Great service. Nice ambiance. Delicious food. We had a big party (20+) for a weekend brunch celebration, and everything went smoothly! read more

Soby's - Soby's Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

I would like to live closer to Soby's just so I can have the banana cream pie more often. Seriously. Best banana cream pie ever. Of course, I did eat other things. We started off in the bar for a cocktail while we waited for one of the big booths--it's the south, so there was loud sportsball on the TVs, which wasn't my favorite. However, service was good and the drinks were well prepared. We were soon seated in our booth, and service from Brion (not sure of the spelling, sorry!) was appropriately charming Southern! Because we wanted to try a lot of things, he kindly suggested a half portion on the shrimp and grits so we could have an appetizer size serving. We loved that dish, as well as the fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, and fried chicken. But have I mentioned pie? Anyway, I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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We sat outside and we were able to enjoy the city center. The food was divine. I highly recommend the white chocolate Boston cream pie. read more

Soby's - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We love Sobys. Upscale southern cooking. It's always solid. Huevos rancheros was really good- It could have used a little more sauce but really flavorful. Eggs Benedict with pimento cheese fondue- great. read more

Soby's - Benedict - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Our "go to" on Peace Center evenings. We enjoy a wonderful meal and then walk over to Peace for the Broadway series. The menu is upbeat and has unique specials each night. The wait staff is BEYOND COMPETENT-excellent suggestions, patient when we pepper them with questions, professional at every turn, and our particular fave is an absolute delight!! Unique restored building, open kitchen, comfy chairs and booths. You'll enjoy your time at Soby's! read more

Being new to the area, Sobys seems to be at the top of most people's list of best restaurants in town. And now after my first visit, I absolutely understand why. The ambiance is charming, the menu is extensive and the service is top tier. We tried several appetizers, the pimento cheese being the best I've tried in years, while the fried green tomato's offered a very upscale twist on a comfort food dish. Already excited to go back for more! read more

Arrived early and was seated very quickly with a lovely table inside. The ambience is amazing. It is a 106 year-old, remodeled and converted building that was once a grocery store and pharmacy. The food was great, we enjoyed shrimp and grits and added a side of a crabcake which was filled with crab. There was a good variety of wines and mixed drinks on the menu. Our server was quite detailed in explaining things to us, almost a bit too much, but better that than the alternative. A lovely experience with another couple. read more

Ah the goat. This is the paragon for Greenville restaurants. All the dishes are well-made, the presentation is sufficient, and the service is spot-on. Of course, the area is kept clean and well-maintained. To give an example of the service, their training server overheard me and my then-girlfriend, now fiancee, talk about sharing the shrimp and grits. So, she asked the kitchen to split up the portion ahead of time to allow both of us to hand a good looking dish. It's those little things that set restaurants apart and this is one of them. It's fairly vegetarian friendly, though it can work on that. read more

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A true southern staple. The restaurant is very well designed and the staff was excellent. Of course I was here for the food and they are famous for their shrimp and grits. Did not disappoint ! Those grits and cheesy and buttery, but the shrimp were what stole the show. Probably the best shrimp and grits I've ever had. read more

Soby's - BBQ Shrimp and Grits - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

All I can say is incredible! Atmosphere, service and food is best in Greenville. Fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits are to die for. Reserve a spot because this place is popular for all the right reasons. read more

Soby's - Main dining - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Solo dined here the other night for my first time in Greenville and it was lovely! Inside was very vibey, dimmed and "candle-lit!" Absolutely loved my waiter too he was so polite and extremely attentive! Started off with some complimentary cheddar and garlic biscuits which were yummy! I ordered the Berry Calm mocktail (super good) and the Fried Chicken with truffle mac & cheese and broccolini. The chicken was crisp and delicious with a touch of hot honey. The Mac was okay - creamy, but I did not taste the truffle! Would definitely come back next time I'm in downtown Greenville! read more

Soby's - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We came for a group brunch, I had challenges with climbing all the stairs with my old knees to where we were seated. Our waiters were very nice and quick and our food was very good. A bit of a salt bomb on the grits but they were very creamy. My partner ordered the chix fried steak, it was not crispy nor was the meat done, it bled on his plate. So that was a bummer. read more

Ambiance lively, service ok, food expensive, plated tastefully, portion size small but very flavorful, served promptly so stayed hot as we ate. We ordered seasonal vegetable plate and crabcakes. For $21, the vegetable plate seemed like half the portion. Next time, I will have to order a side! read more

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Great menu, delicious food and a banana cream pie that is bar none the best I have ever had (and I have tried some really good banana cream pie). The crab cakes entree was amazing - cooked to perfection and nestled on bed of mashed potatoes and a creamy corn sauce. read more

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We were greeted at the host desk and seated immediately with a reservation for brunch. This place is huge, but also spacious. Our waiter, Stephan, was attentive, helpful, and actually seemed like he cared about serving us. We got the pecan sticky buns as a starter and the fried chicken plate as our entree. The sticky buns were much bigger than expected and tasted even better!! They were able to split the fried chicken plate for us, which included a chicken breast with an amazing hot honey glaze, mac and cheese, and green beans. We were extremely satisfied for our Valentine's Day brunch and will be back for more. Soby's FTW!! read more

I was interviewing for a job in Greenville, SC and the interviewer stated I must try Sobys. I went for dinner and had the Southern Fried Chicken, Fried Green Tomatoes , and finished with the banana cream pie. When I tell you I don't like tomatoes and wanted to order a second order, I mean it. It's a classic southern dish and went perfectly with the family feel So ya exuded. The service was wonderful. The dining area is classy, and feels like home with a fireplace in the front dining room. You can't beat Sobys. Make sure you make a reservation and go hungry. I can't wait to go back. read more

Fantastic food, convenient location, and reliable service. It's turned into a staple for us whenever we're entertaining visitors.

It's frustrating, because the food and service are great once you are actually seated, but the past two times I have been there, I had a reservation, and I still ended up waiting more than 40 minutes to be seated. Nobody ever acknowledged the wait either, just an unbelievable amount of time consumed standing around waiting. Great food, very cool restaurant, but it'll be tough to pick it with so many other good places in Greenville that won't waste nearly an hour of my time. read more

Wow! This is a beautiful restaurant downtown Greenville. I sat at bar and wanted a vegan item the hostess recommended the veggie frittata. It was truly delicious. My friend, had the truffle macaroni and cheese served with green beans and crispy fried chicken. We both enjoyed our choices and service was awesome! Definitely a place to try if you're in town! read more

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Lovely front of house management and lovely service! Had a reservation here for my best friend's birthday with a large party and the table before us was running late - they were so sweet to us when we were sat. Cool & vibey lighting and we were sat right above the kitchen which was fun! Food was SO good and the drinks were amazing. Best of all - our server Sydney! Ask for her next time you're downtown ;) read more

Soby's - Shrimp and grits! - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Service, food, and ambiance was great! We came for brunch and couldn't pass up the $3.01 mimosas or Bloody Marys. The breakfast potatoes were well seasoned and we enjoyed the eggs Benedict. Only disappointing part was the coffee - it was so light it was see through and not strong at all. Other than that, great experience. read more

Soby's - Mimosa, Bloody Mary, black coffee - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Not to be missed. Amazing food , service and ambience. We came early for Sunday brunch mimosa dnd Bloody Mary $3.01 and delish. Pecan sticky bun to share - not to be missed - soft , not too sweet , lots of pecan and served warm Peach French toast , fried green Benedict , short rib hash and the shrimp and grits ( creamy grits and 10 fresh shrimps in it - one dish you must taste ) so good. Then we shared pine cone - beautifully plated , creamy hazelnut , warm chocolate syrup around - definitely a must. Should be a Michelin star - thanks chefs and servers for awesome experience. Definitely will be back for more. read more

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The food and drinks were delicious: we had the pork chop and short rib entrees. Ambiance was nice; location was convenient. It was difficult getting the attention of our server and, consequently, we didn't have time to get dessert. Other than that, we'd go back for the food. read more

Michelin star does not guarantee good service. Never got to try the food because we couldn't get served while sitting at the bar for over 15 minute at a fully staffed bar. The GM apologized after I told him about our experience but offered nothing to address our displeasure. read more

We went here for brunch to celebrate our in-laws anniversary! The ladies got the Shakshuka which was to die for! Packed full of flavor and the bread was so good with it. My husband got the shrimp and grits which he loved and my father in-law raved over his country fried steak. They gave my in-laws a complimentary chocolate bite to celebrate their anniversary at the end of the meal. I wish I would have saved room to try their pecan sticky bun because a few of the tables we passed on the way out had ordered it and it looked huge and amazing! I am excited Soby's decided to start serving brunch as their dinner is so good. The restaurant is located in the heart of Main Street in a beautiful brick building. Inside find, booth and table seating and even an upstairs dining area. There is also an outdoor patio. The kitchen is open concept and the art on the walls features local scenes. Our waitress was attentive and helpful in our decision making! read more

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We had an amazing lunch here. The fried chicken is not something I would normally order but so glad I did! It was super juicy and the little bit of hot honey drizzle made it. The Mac and cheese was excellent as well (big chunks of ham). The shrimp and grits with sausage was very good, although I prefer more crumbled, crispy sausage but still very good. The crab cake was very tasty. Loved the fresh pita chips and pimento dip and the fried green tomatoes. Both the banana cream pie and the seasonal sweet potato cheesecake were delish!!!! read more

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OMG! Seriously, some of the best food I've ever had! If you are in Greenville, highly recommend coming here. It was so good, I didn't even remember to take pics before diving into each item. A coworker and I are in town for a work trip. We couldn't decide what to have for dinner, so we decided to take a walk around the area by our hotel and let the walk decide for us. We stumbled upon Soby's. There were several people eating in the outdoor patio area and in the inside bar area that had large doors open. All the food everyone had looked so good! We shared the Baked Brie and Ciabatta - delicious! The apple, walnut, apricot topping was the perfect texture and flavor! I had the crab cakes. It is a large portion, so I just knew I was going to take one to go. Nope! I ate both of them because they were a good! My coworker had the salmon and she said it was very flavorful and she enjoyed the sauce on it. We shared the cookies n cream cheesecake. Perfect sharing size and level of sweetness! The server (I think his name was Cameron) was super attentive to our table and everyone else around us. TLDR: just go! The food is amazing and the service was incredible. Highly recommend the crab cakes! Enjoy read more

This was our second visit to Soby's, and it was just as amazing as the first! We started with the fried green tomatoes and spicy pimento cheese. Both were full of flavor and so well done. For our mains, we had the braised short rib and the Joyce Farms fried chicken, and everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Drinks were also 10/10! The service was excellent, and the staff went above and beyond to make the evening special. The personalized Happy Birthday on the menu and the dessert were such sweet, thoughtful, and unexpected touches! Soby's really knows how to make you feel celebrated. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Service A+ The food was very good. We had mushrooms, crab soup, shrimp & grits, crab cakes, and drinks. The bar tender made a drink for me that is no longer on the menu. The restaurant is beautiful and has an open kitchen. The only negative was the mushrooms were over salted. Planning to return in the fall for the chocolate pinecone. read more

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Food and service were great! Our waitress was very attentive and kind. We sat upstairs and it was fairly quiet for a Saturday morning. We also were severely underdressed (sweat shorts and tennis shoes lol) I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was really good. My boyfriend has the biscuits and gravy and he wasn't a huge fan of them, but I liked the bite I had! I will say I think we had post-order regret for not ordering the lemon ricotta pancakes.... Next time!!! read more

Soby's - Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We go to Soby"s regularly, especially before attending a concert or a show downtown. It didn't disappoint until today. It wasn't the ambiance or the service but the kitchen. My country fried steak was the most abismal meal I've had, hands down. I've had country fried steak and chicken fried steak all over the country and have never been served a so under prepared, gristle laden, over salted piece of meat. It was about 3/4" thick and obviously wasn't tenderized with a mallet to break down the muscle fiber before preparing for cooking. I had to have ginger chewies to calm down my stomach before going to the Peace Center. Soby's, it you can't cook it right, take it off your menu. read more

We recently enjoyed a long weekend in Greenville, and we were very surprised at what a foodie town this little city is. We loved the downtown area, and saw so many positive reviews for this place, we made a reservation even though the best time we could get was 8:30 for dinner. When we arrived, there was still a wait, which we know happens sometimes. This is a bigger place than you realize, when we were finally called, we went all the way to the back and up a flight of stairs. Our table overlooked the kitchen, that's kind of cool. The food was all very good, I must say. Everyone says order the crab bisque, so we did. Very good. Even better when you use the biscuits to sop up the last little bits. We shared the Southern Fried Chicken... very good as well. The server knew we were celebrating an anniversary, so he brought us a banana creme pie. I can see why folks enjoy it, even though we could only eat a bite or two. We thought about bringing home leftovers, but if you are visiting this area, know that everywhere is very walkable... so you're likely to not get your car out until you're heading home. Since we were strolling back to our hotel, we opted to enjoyed our bites and let it rest. Very nice place overall! read more

The food was phenomenal and the service was spectacular! We truly enjoyed the second floor of the restaurant with beautiful wood beams and very spacious! Our server was Chuck and he was informative and courteous! He was handling the Thanksgiving Dinners with great enthusiasm and speed! We will return very read more

Soby's - My lovely wife and my self! - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Sammi was our wonderful waitress. We stopped in for brunch during Fall For Greenville. My son had the French toast and it was great. I had the juevos rancheros which was good but could have been a little warmer. My wife had the frittata and she said it was delicious. Second time coming to this restaurant and so far it has been great every time. You can dress up or come casual. We will be back for sure. read more

Soby's - View of the wall with windows and ceiling. - New American Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina