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    Sum Bar

    4.3 (85 reviews)
    PriceyDim Sum, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Crab Rangoon

    Service was nice it didn't have many staff as it just opened and it filled up quick. Ambiance had subtle decorations which was nice. Food was not good not bad. The crab Rangoon was my favorite part of my dining experience.

    Tableside water! Winning
    Chris P.

    I've only been here a couple of times, but I definitely need to be coming back here more often. The vibe is awesome. Low key yet refined. In the times I've been it has not been terribly busy, but a steady amount of folks. For those interested in visiting it's important to keep in mind that Wednesday's has a slightly different menu than the other nights. There is no chicken wontons brought soup but say the veggie dumplings are steamed not fried. It's just a slight variation in the menu, but it makes for a good change mid week. There is street parking available and a some spots to park in a small lot for those not trekking around on foot. Food and Drink - 5* On my most recent visit I had crab rangoon, which is served in a deconstructed way with it being more of a wonton and dip dish. It's creamy yet spicy especially if you dump chili oil into the dip. Great balance! The siu mai comes with four open face dumplings and they were delicious. The chicken wontons brought it home and was definitely my favorite of the bunch. I could make two or three servings of those as an entire meal. For drinks, I tried the Chai Me A River - nice balanced, but booze forward cocktail served up. Service - 5* Food came out so fast! Holy moly, I had barely ordered and it felt like food started showing up. An area that I thought was a huge win was table side water. I drink a lot of water and one of my most common struggles is a full water glass. Not here, they give you an entire bottle. Pricing - 4* The portions are a little small to the cost, but nothing outrageous. It's made up for in the quality. Ultimately between a cocktail and a few dishes plus tip it was about $55-60. Overall - 5* Anyone who is looking for a chill vibe, great dishes, and some cocktails, sake, wine, or beer - get down here! Definitely will continue to pop in here on my trips to GV.

    Sesame Balls
    Emily C.

    A must-visit! I've been hearing about Sum Bar for the past year, and just got a chance to make it this summer. It is a small-plate style restaurant, so I suggest go with a group and ordering several things to share. Honestly, everything I've tried on their small but mighty menu is delicious, and they have excellent cocktails as well. My personal favorite are the green beans and the sesame rice balls. I've been twice and can't wait to go back! Got so excited I only took pictures of half the food. The service was excellent both times. Very friendly and helpful, as well as knowledgeable about the menu.

    Orange Blossom ( alcohol drink ) and sesame balls (red bean)
    Geisy O.

    Had such a great time at Sum Bar--huge shoutout to Tyra for making our visit extra special! We tried the Crab Rangoon (dip style) and loved it. The Orange Blossom cocktail paired with the sesame balls was a surprising hit--such a good combo. But the real star for me was the Pom de Replay with pork belly rice ball. So good! Definitely a must-order next time, too. The decor and music gave the place an awesome vibe--stylish but relaxed. Super inviting atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. Highly recommend!

    Dim Sum, Duck Breast, Green Beans, Chicken and Shiitake wontons
    Brittney W.

    Looking for a trendy ambiance, quick service and delicious drinks? Be careful or you'll miss Sum Bar downtown. The restaurant is neighbors to a brewery, and parking can be tricky. There's a small lot that you can park in, but if parking is not on your side, there are local garages and side street parking available. Reservations are recommended if you'd like a table, although walk-ins are welcomed. We made reservations through Resy, and had no issues! I loved the small plates that were amazing for sharing. My friend and I ordered these handful of plates to share and make it a family style mean. Hello shareables for a date night, girls night, or a group gathering! First up were the green beans that were perfectly seasoned, still warm, and full of bite. Highly recommend! The duck breast was chefs kiss. Tender, moist, full of flavor and paired well with the chicken and shiitake wontons. The star of the show was hands down the dim sum. CHILLEEE the entire meal was delightful and paired well with my Manhattan that packed a punch. Run, don't walk.

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    Lori L.

    Food- Good! Nice but small selection for the menu. Got it in a timely matter and their chili oil is good. Service- HORRIBLE! Our server hardly came around. Didn't go over the menu whatsoever. They don't offer any takeout boxes. We had to ask our server for refills on drinks several times. We didn't even get a menu when we sat down and had to ask for one. We would ask for something and our server said she would get it and she would go straight to the bar area and lean against the wall and start texting. We had to literally wave her over which I hate doing! Atmosphere-Small and simple. Not kid friendly imo. It was also insanely hot in there. No AC. The concept is good and it is a good addition to GVL but I have no desire to come back because of the horrible service.

    Lacie P.

    I want to give Sum Bar all five stars bc I really do love it for an upscale evening with cocktails. Such great decor and beautiful restaurant to be in. It's just not where we go for the biggest "bang" for our buck. Don't expect big portions. But other than that the service has always been great, cocktails on point and the food & presentation has been gorgeous.

    the table when we all finished
    Faith P.

    This was so good! It is very very small inside and spots get taken fast make a reservation! We had a large group with a reservation and still had to wait about 30 minutes but it was well worth the wait and they gave us some appetizers while we waited. We met the manager and our server both were great! The plates were so good we barely had any left (hence the pic of the aftermath of all of us eating) We left very very happy!

    Drink menu
    Hans B.

    We have been wanting to try this and finally made reservations because walk-ins will have difficulty due to limited seating-- FYI!! Anyways even though we had reservations we were seated at the bar ( possibly because we adjusted our reservation and added a person) . Anyways the bar was fun and we learned a lot. They have some fun funky drinks - plus wine beer and sake. The menu is small...just what you will see here and on other reviews and servings are more tapas like. So try many things and order more of what you like later! Our favorites were the green beans and the veggie dumplings... although all are delicious!! Also the crab Rangoon is delicious...now I normally do not like this at other restaurants...but their take on this worked for me with more crab and minimal cream cheese. It's hip little place next to Fireforge brewery with a nice ambiance. Staff and owner were very kind to engage and make suggestions. I personally did not care for the bar chairs/stools as as it only has a small low back (support) but this will not prevent me from returning!

    Eight E.

    Everything is delicious here! Don't pass up on the green beans or the crab rangoon! Right across the street from Springhill Suites.

    bbq pork
    Melanie U.

    Thanks Sum Bar for hosting my 25th B-day dinner! Although a smaller restaurant they were able to accommodate my 12 top reservation +2 unexpected guests the day of. Food was delicious and came out fast for such a large table. They were thoughtful and attentive the entire evening and the round of birthday sake also went down really well! I would highly recommend this place as a stop you should take in Greenville. I look forward to my next visit.

    Tempura Mushrooms
    Johnny B.

    First things first, Sum Bar is not your traditional dim sum place. We started with the tempura mushrooms, which were a disappointment. They were excessively greasy and lacked the usual light, crisp texture and golden color you'd expect from tempura. Next came the dumplings. While not terrible, they were quite uninspired--nothing special compared to what you could get at a fast-food chain like Panda Express. The "famous" crab rangoon also fell short of expectations, featuring imitation crab meat that just didn't hit the mark. Finally, the Siu Mai was quite dry. It lacked the juiciness and flavor you'd find in authentic dim sum. On a positive note, the bartenders were fantastic, and the alcohol selection was excellent, definitely the highlight of our visit. For that reason, I am giving Sum Bar two stars. While it may not impress dim sum enthusiasts, it could still be a good introduction for newcomers. Oh and very expensive, for the quality!

    Shrimp toast
    Siena D.

    Sum Bar is such a great spot! I love that they have lots of small shareable plates. My table got the shrimp toast, congee, siu mai, butternut squash fritters, and gai lan. All of it tasted great, and I have no complaints. I think the standout was the congee. It was my first time having congee. I loved the simplicity of it and being able to customize bites with the variety of toppings. Make sure to get the sauce tray. I loved adding the chili oil for an extra kick. It was spicy and smokey. The inside was small but felt cozy. It was nice being able to look around and see what others were getting to tack on to our order.

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