Came here for a business dinner recently & the experience could not have been better. The table started with calamari & fried green tomatoes, & I personally made sure those plates left the table empty. We had two kids at the table who tend to be picky eaters, & the chef was kind enough to prepare something just for them. I ordered the veggie plate, which had great variety & was generous in portion, yet it was so good, I still managed to clean the entire plate. Wine selection is pretty robust & the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Our server was friendly, entertaining, & efficient. I will definitely be returning when I'm back in Greenville! read more

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! Celebrated my husband's birthday here and will definitely come back. Excellent food and service! read more

I always ask a local for the best restaurants which brought us to Soby's. One of the best restaurants I've ever tried - food (especially fried green tomatoes appetizer), drinks (midnight train to GA), service (thanks Kyle) and atmosphere were top notch. I can't wait to get back to Greenville and Soby's! read more

This is a review for 4 diners. We took advantage of Happy Hour at the bar before being seated at our table. We had reservations and all went smoothly. Our order included filet, 2 snapper dinners, and crab cakes. We also enjoyed calamari and pimento cheese for appetizers. The food was all good, our server was excellent, and the visit was enjoyable. I would highly recommend Sobi's for a meal but highly recommend making reservations. read more

Are here for Sunday brunch. Great selection and value. The hosting/seating could've been better as we made reservations but still sat a while with some walk-in's appearing to be sat before our party. Otherwise, great experience read more

Excellent service and off the wall food. Something for everyone on menu. Great atmosphere and bar is super. Loved our experience and would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Greenville SC. One of the best restaurants I have ever visited. Waiters are the best. Get the She Crab soup read more

We went as a large group which can be challenging. Everything was served timely and the staff was all friendly and tolerated our large group. I was in town for 3 days and by far the best dinner we had. read more

This visit was pretty good. We sat at the bar and ate, which is always cool with me, if there are just a couple of us. I talked my buddy into coming here, and was crossing my fingers. Started off with a bombay sapphire extra dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, which was spot on. I talked my buddy into getting a bowl of the she crab soup, which we both loved. They served it with the ice little cornbread muffins... tasty. For dinner, I had to go with the short ribs, but the bartender said that I could switch up the polenta for mashed potatoes (not a huge fan), and it worked. My biggest regret was that I was visiting in from out of town, brought half of the super tender short ribs to my hotel fridge, and then forgot them the next day.... Now I have to go back and get them again.... thems the breaks ;) read more

Always a happening place to be! The bar is always lively, especially on spring and summer nights when they open it to the outside. Great blood orange martini! Outside patio seating is a fun and pleasant place to be when the weather is nice!! I've never had a bad meal here- you'll enjoy what ever you pick! I like the pork tenderloin- always tender, flavorful and cooked just right. I also like the fried green tomatoes- a favorite here. Waitstaff is very friendly and professional- some of the best in town- you always feel welcomed and they are always knowledgeable in regards to the menu offerings and the wine list. These folks are at the top of the game- true professionals. The menu is broad enough for everyone to find something they like and they also have a great Sunday brunch!!! The owner gives an incredible amount back to our Greenville community- not only in what he invests in his local restaurants (Table 301 group) but also in being a driving force behind events which draw people to GVL such as Euphoria. This was one of the first restaurants to take a chance on building in this area of downtown GVL and investing in the future of the community. A worthy local business to support and you'll get a great meal with great service to boot!!! Highly recommended! read more

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This is our favorite restaurant in Greenville. It's the only place we've returned to so many times. Their fingerling potatoes are addictive and there's so many things on the menu to try but it's so hard to get anything that doesn't come with those potatoes. The drinks are great, personally a huge fan of the Lady Dianna. Highly recommend the tables in the windows to main street for a true Greenville feel. I can't imagine there ever being something negative to say read more

We love the food and John was fabulous. He recommended several items which we loved and was SO personable

This place is phenomenal! The service was excellent, and the food was amazing! As an appetizer, we chose calamari along with an order of pimento cheese dip with chips. If you'd like, either of those, I highly recommend them. For the main course we had the braised, short ribs, bacon, wrapped pork, and shrimp & grits. The entire table was in agreement of how good the food was. I travel the southeast region for work. Rest assured, I will visit Soby's anytime I am in the Greenville South Carolina area. read more

Great venue right in the heart of downtown. It will get busy on weekends so make sure to make a reservation then come early to walk downtown before dinner. The shrimp and grits are amazing as is the service. It can be a tad loud inside, but they have great outdoor seating as well. read more

I'm very torn about what to put in this review. I've been to Soby's twice and the experience was so dramatically different the second visit, that I'm not likely to go back. Five of us went there in December last year and we all had very good meals. The service was excellent. I ordered the salmon and asked to have it seared. It was prepared perfectly. This past week the five of us returned (we're from out of state and haven't been back to the area until last week) and I was so looking forward to the salmon dish. I ordered it and asked to have it seared. The server (who was actually very nice and entertaining) asked what temperature? I said seared. He said do you want it seared medium. I reluctantly agreed. Big mistake. The salmon was well done. I showed it to our server and explained to him that what I wanted was seared. Sauteed on one side for a couple of minutes, flipped over and another couple of minutes so that it's very rare in the middle. He went back to the kitchen. The manager brought the next one out and I cut into it while he was watching. He said it was well done. It was cooked more than the first time. He asked me if I wanted to try again. I said, no. Let's just get a check. Everybody else in my party had already eaten so I didn't want to hold everybody up and I didn't have a lot of confidence that things would get better. The manager came over and I told him I didn't want to try again. He said he would have the sous chef cook the salmon for me personally and he guaranteed it would be right. He went back to the kitchen and returned in a few minutes with the third attempt at seared salmon. I cut into it and the top was pretty good. Exactly as I asked. I got a little deeper into the salmon and realized the cook wasn't all the way through. Flipped it over and the other side had never touched the pan. Completely raw. Strike three. The manager and the server were very nice about it and shared in my disappointment. The kitchen was the problem. The failure to prepare the meal as requested seemed deliberate to me. The manager said he thought seared was an Asian style and maybe it was a matter of training in the kitchen. I'll just leave it at that. Great experience in December, far from great this last time. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant, but the wine prices really turned me off to it. The food, salmon and short rib and sides were tasty and fair priced, and our waiter did a fantastic job. He recommended the salmon. The wine list, while very extensive is designed for a person who is comfortable paying more than I usually do ($125-150 and up) for a bottle of wine. We had to look through the list to find a $70 bottle of wine, which turned out fine. My wife and I do not consider ourselves cheap, but have a real problem when the wine bottle prices are so high. read more

Great food and service. Went to dinner at 8:30 on a Monday night and the place was packed! That alone tells you how good the place is. Had the Ponzu Tofu bowl and my companion had the meatloaf special and the banana cream pie. Nice atmosphere, food and service. read more

Visited from Florida and I have to say the food is so good! Love how the restaurant looks as well. You can eat in or out. The waiters did the best to accommodate our last minute 15 person group. Definitely recommend it! read more

Really nice atmosphere on the outdoor patio with the lights in the trees giving a perfect glow. Our food was great. Had fried green tomatoes and calamari for apps. Shrimp and grits, the pork loin, the filet and the short ribs were fantastic. We cleaned our plates. read more

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

The best part of this amazing restaurant is the service. We love our server Mercy and can't wait to come back and ask for her amazingness. Talk about a flawless and gracious dining experience. Loves the charcuterie and cheese board and wine selections as well as the salmon with succotash. Congratulations on this fine ambassador, location and menu. read more

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

We went for restaurant week to take advantage of the variety of food and wine deals included in their selection. Each of the courses was outstanding, with flavorful creations. I opted for a wine pairing with each course which turned out to be a really good deal and option. The flavors complimented each other very well. Even though I tried to select some of the lighter menu options, they still turned out pretty heavy due to the southern fare fusion that they're known for. Fortunately the servings are not huge so you're able to savor each bite without hating yourself afterwards. The staff was attentive and very professional-- they definitely know what they're doing. I would recommend this dining experience to all and look forward to dining there again. read more

Always great food and top notch service. One of the few great restaurants in Greenville. Others get hype and annoy with corporate trained staff that simply take up space. You won't get inaudible hosts and floor managers competing with loud music as they talk to your back or quiz you with catchy, affirmative phrases like, "Everything was excellent, wasn't it?" Just great food and good service. read more

Here for a business dinner. Great atmosphere. Food was exceptional as was the service. Had the Brussels sprouts and the bone marrow appetizers. Both very good. The crab cake entree was also very good. Wine list offered a nice selection. Need to give appreciation for great service. For a large dinner group the service was exceptional. Greenville has some very nice restaurants but this place is worth the stop. read more

Now I've head a great deal about the food here from other people so my expectations were quite high coming in. The biscuits are what you want a cheese biscuit to be....warm, ,soft, fluffy, and cheesy. I got the crab cakes and....yes they met my expectations. The crab cakes were so fresh it was like I was ordering from the seaside. I just could not get enough of how good it was. And then I have to give credit to the corn and mashed potatoes which complimented the salty goodness of the crab! Though the green beans were a nice touch I didn't really care much for them. I also have to mention that I just love the atmosphere here. It is so nice,comfy, and sophisticated. Plus it really matches the Christmas holiday theme like a cozy cabin away from the freezing outside weather. There's a reason they have such high reviews and ratings I must say I will be coming back when I visit South Carolina! read more

We had an excellent dinner at Soby's. We didn't have a reservation so we decided to have a drink at the bar before we eat dinner. The bartender was very friendly and the drink was made well. Once we were seated we sat outside on a lovely night in Greenville. Our server grant awesome it was very relaxed and very personable. Crabcakes were amazing and the steak that my husband ordered was cooked just right. Overall this restaurant I would highly recommend great food great staff. read more

Was so satisfied with the brunch arrangement on a Sunday morning. The Buffett was definitely something to write home about. And to top it off! The $3 bloodies and mimosas were a hit. I will be back! read more

Another night at Soby's, One of the best restaurants in Greenville. The food and service are excellent. Our favorite place to go.

Ate in the Wine Cellar - staff was great . Attentive . Gracious. -Fried Green Tomatoes is a necessary southern dish. It was seasoned heavenly, not greasy and with a Pimento Cheese fondue that soothes your soul. -The Fried Calamari was lightly fried with a side of Bacon Tomato Sauce. My past experience with Calamari has been over cooked, tough pieces of rubber. This dish changed my perspective. -, the Black and Blue Crab Dip. Get You Some...NOW. It was thick and creamy with a decent amount of crab meat. The fresh spiced chips were a great compliment. I could literally eat a bowl of this. Alone. -I personally went out on a limb and decided to go with the Braised Beef Shortrib. Try not to drool too hard over the picture. The short rib was seared nicely. Juicy and tender - the meat just flaked apart. It rested on top of collard greens and herb polenta with bourbon bacon jus. I'm sorry , I can't describe it anymore because my heart is broken that this plate is in my past and not my present.Crab cake was petite and perfect . Dessert - The chocolate dome was very rich . It would taste great with coffee. The pecan pie was amazing ! Best pecan crunch to goo & crust ratio !! read more

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One of, if not the best restaurant in Greenville. Hard to go wrong with anything on the menu.

This is a very popular restaurant on Main St. downtown Greenville. It's located in a building with high ceilings, a large bar space with bistro tables, and a dining area. There's also table seating outside. It's very busy and reservations are recommended. We were here early on a Friday evening and most of the tables were filled. The staff was very attentive though and we were seated promptly and drink orders taken. The menu has a low country feel----fried chicken, oyster pie, pork tenderloin, and pecan pie. My husband chose oyster pie, which is in the small plate section----it was very tasty, and just the right amount of oysters to filling. My selection was pork tenderloin with creamy habanero sauce. The pork was bacon wrapped and served with mashed potatoes and broccolini---a good addition. The pork had a smoky taste, was very moist, but the habanero sauce was a bit much for me----too hot and didn't really compliment the pork. We shared a dessert of chocolate hazlenut crunch and bourbon ice cream---very nice and a good finish to the meal. This restaurant is recommended if you have a performance to attend and need to be finished in a timely manner. The service is very efficient, prompt, and the food comes out well prepared and hot. read more

Sat outside we had a large group that night but our waiter Mike was very friendly and efficient the atmosphere was great the appetizers were awesome the drinks were solid and it's not over priced. read more

We haven't eaten here in a while because we don't go downtown as often. Was our favorite restaurant and we came to Soby's last night with another couple. Now we remember why it is our favorite. From the second we walked in we were treated like royalty and treated like we were the only patrons, even though every table was occupied. The food was absolutely great! But what set them apart was the service. Cary was our server and we were catered to our every whim, and she knew the history of the wine (from Shug in California), to everything on the menu. There are great restaurants with great food in Greenville, but from entering to leaving, this is the best food experience we've had in years. read more

Went here a few weeks ago with my mom who was visiting from out of town. We lucked out and had Lauren as our server. She made sure we had a perfect dinner. My mom and I both agreed she was hands down the best server either of us had ever at a restaurant. Food was delicious, she made wonderful recommendations and wine pairings. Absolutely perfect dinner and I can't wait to go back. And of course the food at Soby's is spot on every time. Their salmon entree with succotash and a delicious mustard sauce is a must. Ask for Lauren!! read more

Great food, very good service. Is was very busy and due to the open concept louder. The only thing that I realized is that after we left our clothes and hair were smelling like food as I was in the kitchen cooking. read more

It's good not great. Southern food that seems to never make it to the table hot. Service is very good.

Great location on main street. Loved the atmosphere of the outdoor seating. Went for Sunday brunch and the food was brought out quickly!

***READ THIS IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!*** In case you missed it, this review is based on the Sunday Brunch at Soby's and not anything else. We were there on a Sunday during the first part of November and tbh - the brunch was INCREDIBLE! On this particular day, they had a carving station with flank steak and several sauces (my favorite was their blueberry chipotle BBQ sauce that was lights out!), made-to-order omelets, waffles, French toast, shrimp & grits, pork loin & mashed potatoes, delicious egg casserole, lasagna, multiple salads, and a plethora of desserts! And all that for only $19 which also included coffee, teas, and soda! And if you want a special drink, you can add a make-your-own Mimosa or Bloody Mary for only $3.01 more. To say I was impressed would be an understatement! To top it all off, our server was great! You could tell he cared about our experience (it being our first time there) and making sure we enjoyed our time. I would definitely recommend experiencing the Brunch here - I know we'll be back. Also, if possible, plan ahead with reservations in advance to shorten your wait. read more

First off, this is a great restaurant and the owner Carl is great and so are the servers; very professional and knowledgeable. The reason I'm giving three stars tonight is because I've been here three times and two of the three have been very disappointing. Getting mixed drinks here is fabulous, the bartender makes them strong and it's delicious. I ordered the sangria and it was delicious with the berries, dirty martinis, and Jamison and Red Bull and they were all delicious. My course tonight was the filet mignon ($31) on a bed of mashed potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. I like my steak, especially a good cut of meat from a good restaurant with a pink center. I asked for medium and it was WELL done. Very very dry and it was very disappointing. My boyfriend ordered the braised short rib with asparagus and his asparagus was very under done; almost not edible really. The previous time we were here three of us ordered the fried chicken - which is DELICIOUS, but two of three chicken plates were raw.... and the asparagus again was almost raw too. read more

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Good place for special occasion. Filet cooked medium rare not medium like at most places. Calamari was tender and fresh and the salmon appetizer was also fresh. Had lamb and the shrimp and grits were pretty good though I'm not a fan the shrimp were large prawns. Mock tails are pricey for refills but otherwise it was an expected great experience. read more

I got a recommendation from a local working at the nearby Hyatt Place. Took a chance with two more couples. We had excellent dishes and took leftovers home. We loved the round table facing the fireplace on the second floor, and service was excellent. Very impressive wine list, with typical pricing so we selected favorites. I'll return to Soby's next time in Greenville. read more

Family and I had brunch Sunday. As usual excellent food. It's a go-to place for brunch. I shall return.f Friends were at Soby's last night. The vegetable plate is excellent, well prepared with tasty seasoning. Problem: Trout on menu, not available; wine? Waited for it to be chilled; and we waited one hour for meal to be served. Sorry for this review because this is a go to place for me. read more