I took a day trip to Greenville to enjoy lunch here as one of the perks of my Chase Sapphire credit card and I couldn't have been more pleased. Totally worth the trip! I booked a table on the patio as I read that the restaurant was super pet friendly. And it was perfect! I was able to enjoy a glass of lebanese rose off of the extensive drink menu and my lunch was the lamb sandwich with truffle fries and a side of the brussel sprouts appetizer. Both were plentiful and absolutely delicious. The tzatziki was so yum I got more to dip my fries in (it came with chipotle ketchup that was also delicious.) The only downside was the parking. All of the lots were $10, but I was able to find free street parking after riding around for a bit. Overall worth a little hassle for a delicious experience! read more

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Soooooo good!!! The ambiance alone is worth it. Definitely make a reservation and sit outside. It's right on the water and they have a fountain on their premises. We sat right next to it and it was a little loud. There is valet parking for $10 at the hotel next door which made parking very easy in downtown Greenville where parking is not easy to find. The service was great. They have a TON of wine options. Several by the glass and several half bottles, but it was mostly full bottles of wine for purchase. But wine from all over the world and separated by location. The food was amazing. The dishes we got were so good and I don't think you could've gotten a bad thing. Love that their pasta is handmade! We would definitely go back. read more

The Lazy Goat - Half bottle of wine - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

amazing location amazing staff, super friendly and knowledgeable food was of course, amazing. fresh pasta was really fresh and delish can't wait to go back read more

After seeing this place in a wine magazine I knew I had to come and try things out. I've seen so many videos about the fried goat cheese and they lived up to the hype it was absolutely delicious. I went with the Sauvignon Blanc as a pairing and for my entree the delicious chicken tajin with saffron rice and olives. I couldn't have asked for a better meal. The ambiance was nice it wasn't too loud I couldn't make proper conversation. Making a reservation was super easy and it's conveniently located on the river which is perfect for a stroll after. My only callout would be the server it felt like she was in a rush. My guest had a few questions and every response was super quick and to the point. When she came by to check on us it was literally a drive by check in. It felt as if she was to busy doing other things to take the time to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. Other than that great experience. read more

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This is a lovely restaurant in a terrific spot by the water. It's upstairs so leave an extra minute to find the entrance. The menu is Mediterranean and the food is really tasty. We especially loved the whipped feta with vegetables and yummy crunchy crackers. We also liked the unique cocktails and enjoyed pasta and vegetables. Our server was nice, too. read more

The Lazy Goat - Fig and pomegranate cocktail. - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

It's an interesting menu. Delicious. Fun. Jennifer was fantastic. If we lived here, I'd put it on our regular rotation. read more

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The Lazy Goat is always a wonderful dining experience. The view of the River out the windows is glorious. The restaurant ambiance is nice and comfortable, and the service is top notch. We started with a delicious Brussels sprouts appetizer, and a bread board. I had the Mediterranean Prawns entree while my wife had Lamb Pasta Tagliatelle. Both were marvelous. The we finished with Tiramisu. One of our favorite places in Greenville! read more

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In June 2025, we attended a Principles First dinner event at The Lazy Goat, and the staff did a wonderful job at taking care of a large group. With about 60 attendees, we filled the room, and the food spread was fantastic. We didn't run out of any foods, and we had plenty of silverware, napkins, and plates to enjoy the buffet. The view of Downtown Greenville's Reedy River was beautiful. The cheese and charcuterie were excellent, but my favorite item was the fried goat cheese balls. My husband really liked the meat skewers. I didn't have a drink, but the bar had quite a few beers on tap for those who chose to partake. The desserts were rich and delicious. The restaurant is attached to the Hampton Inn hotel, and the parking garage is next door, with only a $10 charge. We parked across the street and paid $9 for a surface lot for a few hours, so I would recommend the garage if you plan to be there for more than two hours. Lazy Goat is a GREAT option for an event in Downtown Greenville, and I hope our group will have them host and cater for us in the future. read more

The Lazy Goat - Appetizers at our Principles First event in June 2025 - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Outstanding service, outdoor dining available and very pleasant! More than anything, the food was delicious! I'll certainly be returning! read more

Bartenders are on point, so order away. The goat cheese balls come smothered in a special honey, which is amazing. Ask for some red pepper and you'll be kicking like a goat with joy. You overlook the river, so the ambiance is perfect. read more

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The service was amazing! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

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Wow, wow! If you ask the average person in Greenville, what their favorite restaurant is, many will shout THE LAZY GOAT!!! I was reluctant to buy into the hype... however, it's WELL deserved. The service and selection was stellar. You will hear people rave over the goat cheese balls. Their reputation proceeds them, but honestly, I don't think that they are a "must order". I had many other dishes there that are far more worth ordering, such as... *The Lamb (starter) * Brussels Sprouts * Tahini Caesar The Wine list is very extensive, and access to a top-tier sommelier is great. We absolutely adored our server, Nicolas who made our experience as fun, festive, and informative as could be! My only "note" to management would just be that besides the natural setting (the perfect Reddy River), the indoor ambience is SO lackluster. The restaurant could really stand to have an aesthetic revamp. And I hate to comment on the interior of the restrooms since it is seemingly so obsolete to "restaurant review," but I simply feel compelled to comment. The restrooms are barely a step up from a public pool/beach bathroom shack. Too harsh? No, must be said. Nonetheless, I cannot wait to come back and highly recommend everyone try this GEM of a restaurant (just pee before;) read more

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let me see if the location is amazing. The service is really great as well. The restaurant is very clean and nice and very welcoming. I would say overall it's very average as far as food is concerned. We got the hummus, which was good, but wasn't amazing. I got the salad which was good but again not amazing. My father got a sandwich which she really liked. We got a cheesecake baklava dessert, which was all right. Pretty deconstructed. Overall the very average restaurant, I've been there before and I've had better. Very spacious and great place for families and probably a good place for brunch. It overlooks the river. Beautiful location. Again service is outstanding, but the food needs a little work in my opinion. read more

The food is always so good here. My husband and I each got a pasta, the flavors in both were fantastic, although I liked his pesto one a bit better. However mine was still 10/10! My mom got 3 appetizers as her main dish. She got the goat cheese balls which are fantastic with a honey drizzle and pistachio crumble. She also got the fries which come with truffle oil and shaved cheese (chefs kiss), and the hummus which she loved! She can't wait to visit us again to come back here! The interior has a floor to ceiling glass wall overlooking the river. They have a patio if you want to eat outside. When you enter you are in a small lobby with a host stand and then they lead you down a grand wooden staircase to the main dining area. read more

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Service. We were visiting from out of town and the hostess sat two tables prior to ours and we had reservations.

It was fabulous. The service, food and ambiance were amazing! Our server, Zachary, was one of the best servers I've ever had. He was kind, attentive, and really paid attention to a gluten allergy. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Number one the server never introduced herself, or told us her name which set the tone negative. She didn't understand what I was ordering soda products for not refillable. Ur charged for extra sodas. The server should've said that it cost for refills. The food took over 45 minutes to get. Two managers came out and told us two different times that the food is on its way And they don't take Apple Pay, which is just negative. And then she was Nancy saying to speak to a manager very, very unhappy, was first time here in our last read more

Nice environment with great entrees. Server "Zachary" was charming and personable. Scenic location that accentuates Greenville. This is on my list to return. read more

Great food and ambiance. Shareable dishes that are delicious The outside patio is our favorite

Beautiful setting by the river and very interesting menu that had so many delicious choices. It's one of those restaurants in Greenville that you can't go wrong no matter what you order! The service was on point and the atmosphere was perfect! read more

Finally got to try The Lazy Goat for lunch today. Wow, so good. Server was great, very fast and attentive. Sat on Patio. We did reserve a table. We ordered the Moroccan Lamb with pita (had to order more pita) Fried Goats cheese with pistachio's, Truffle fries. All delicious. We all (party of three) ordered the Lamb Burger with fries and the apple and fennel salad. All delicious and nicely cooked lamb. Would recommend and will be back one day read more

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Cannot say enough great things about the overall experience here. Every now and then you come across a place that understands what exceptional on every level looks like, and the Lazy Goat gets it! The reservation system must have my birthday because when we got to the table a "happy birthday" card was waiting for me which was incredibly thoughtful. The server came right over despite it being busy already (had a 5:45 reservation) and our drinks came out promptly. We asked for some recommendations and told him what food allergies we had and we picked several items he suggested. The truffle fries are unreal! They're not overly oily, they're thin cut which is how I like them, and the amount of truffle was perfect (not too light and not overpowering). The ahi appetizer which I ordered for my dinner was DELICIOUS with the right amount of acidity but with a delicious fatty base which balanced the light fish dish very well. The sausage flat bread was huge (could easily be shared with 3 - 4 others as an appetizer) and extremely flavorful and filling. To top it off, most restaurants will bring you a run of the mill desert when it's your birthday, which is always an extremely kind gesture. This place gauged its audience well and brought a celebratory glass of champagne as my birthday amenity! Sadly, we are only here for two nights, and we already have a reservation at another spot we were told to try out, otherwise we'd be back at the Lazy Goat to try more of the menu. I already texted several friends back home in North Carolina so I think between my boyfriend and I and some friends, we will be back here for sure! Things to do: * Go early if you can and get a reservation - we went on a Tuesday night, and it was packed by 6:30 PM * Ask for a table for a view - if they have it available, you won't be disappointed and if you're there before sunset you'll have a great view of the river * Trust your server to recommend great dishes - ours did and we loved all of them * Try several things, even if it's just two of you and you know you'll be taking things to go - trust me, it's worth it! * If you like a medium red wine (not too bold but with some meat to it) try the Borsao 'Berola,' it was perfect! read more

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Went for my birthday dinner last night! The food was INCREDIBLE and the wine paired perfectly, our server was so kind and attentive, and the overall vibe was perfect for the occasion! I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant, definitely a must try spot in Greenville! read more

The Lazy Goat - Cheesecake and tiramisu espresso martini - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The view was scenic and staff was friendly. It did take a while to get our food (about an hour), but once it came it was amazing!

I love this place! We were going to the Raskel Flatts concert and I was looking for a place with a few small plates and drinks. My husband found this on Yelp, and it passed amazing. The food is to die for. The cocktails are delicious, and the atmosphere is perfect on the waterfront. Anyway, we booked another reservation while we were there for the next day at lunch. Again..... I was blown away. Highly recommend! Food, Service, and prices are all in check. Give them a try! Beautiful view of the waterfront! read more

The Lazy Goat - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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What a difference 16 months can make. This place just reopened after doing a major kitchen renovation. The staff works really well together and it was great to see the teamwork tonight. All the food was delicious. We had two appetizers. The Brussels sprouts and the Muhammara which is Grilled Zucchini, Walnuts, Toasted Cumin, Mint. Very tasty. We shared the Chicken Tagine which is Dried Fruit, Olives, Pine Nuts, Saffron Rice, Smoked Chermoula. Our waitress Lena was fantastic. read more

The Lazy Goat - New Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Having experienced some of the best mediterranean food around the U.S. - the Lazy Goat is our new favorite. This chef is brilliant! He is the next Jose Andres but with his own unique skill! If you want outstanding food, beautiful views, and outstanding service come here! Also ask for Matthew he provides outstanding service! read more

The Lazy Goat - Ginkgo tree on patio - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Right on the river, The Lazy Goat may have a bit of a treacherous stair climb a Floridian would be deterred by, but its treats are worth the trek. Please note this review is based on the afternoon intermezzo menu of small bites and drinks. But what a perfect backdrop for any occasion! Personally, we were here on a girls trip and looking for a place for a quick snack after shopping up an appetite. Our brussel sprouts were crispy, truffle fries were addicting, and the fried goat cheese is worth writing home (or a yelp review) about. Crushed pistachios and honey drizzled over these little balls of cheese really make it go the extra mile. Since we were there during the afternoon/intermezzo period, the place was pretty empty. However, it looked like the place was booked out for an event that evening, so it may be an outlier. Low lights, great views, and attentive staff overall. We will be back when we are in town again! read more

The Lazy Goat - Fried Goat Cheese, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Truffle Pommes Frites - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Very good and fresh food. Simple menu but that's just perfect. Good atmosphere and view of the river as well. read more

The lazy goat was highly recommended by many friends when we visited Greenville. The ambiance and vibe make the dinning experience great (just know that the bathrooms are these open concept which is kinda odd). The food is pretty good as it is tapas style, and we loved the wine selections and cocktails. Our servers was so nice. read more

The Lazy goat! We found them to have great service, excellent entrees, extensive wine list, plenty of room, accessible to parking, fabulous ambiance and nice background music. read more

The Lazy Goat - Steak and taters - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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The food was delicious. The service was amazing! Great teamwork. The staff seems happy to be there. Our waitress was professional, knowledgeable & polite. (We had only been here once about 16 months ago.) I am very pleased/impressed with the changes. We will be back. read more

This place is awesome!! My wife and I were visiting from Tampa, decided to eat here, and had a wonderful meal. We will definitely be back, and highly recommend going. read more

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Beautiful upscale restaurant by the canal with awesome views. The ambiance was perfect for a formal evening, and our server made it a great experience. The menu had a lot to choose from - various appetizers, salads, pastas, and entrees. We got brussel sprouts and fried goat cheese which tasted awesome. In addition, we ordered steaks, scallops, and pasta - all of the food was done really well with decent portion sizes. I think the lowest performer of the night was the smoked paprika tagliatelle pasta as it was sticky and not very hot when arrived. Overall, we had a nice time and everyone was happy with the food and service. Would recommend! read more

The Lazy Goat - Mediterranean Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Amazing food, extremely flavorful! Service was great! We had a beautiful view from our seat! The peach mule was too sweet for me. read more

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Both the food and the service are well crafted and spectacular! The view of the river is amazing and we'll definitely be back! There's an excellent wine selection and sommelier on staff too! read more

The experience here was wonderful! I dont know too much about wine, but the Somm was very helpful in picking something that paired with my food. Everything seemed very fresh made and the energy was lively and also comfortable! read more

Wonderful food and views. A great spot for a romantic dinner or girls night out! I came here with friends while in town for a conference. I booked reservations for an earlier dinner on a Thursday but we could have walked in. Chill but upbeat music. Lots of tables. We had a great view of the river front on the lower level. Drinks: Malagueña - the server recommended this over the more bitter A Real Plum-Dinger. Initial impression: it was small and had a lot of ice! It was strong and heavy on the agave. Better when I didn't drink from the straw. Food: Truffle Pommes Frites - these are fried in a shared fryer so warning for my strict gluten-free people. The serving size is humongous. You might as well share with the table. Fries are shoestring and crispy. Brussels Sprouts - these were the better of the two appetizers IMO. Crispy with lots of flavor from the sherry glaze. Italian Tuna Niçoise Salad - my friend loved this. She got the olives on the side for me to eat but they were too mushy for me. Berbere-Honey Glazed Half Chicken - phenomenal glaze and cook on the chicken. We split this dish so I had the dark meat and my friend had the white meat. There was plenty of chicken for the 2 of us. She also took the orzo side but it was too mushy for her. She did not eat much of it. Thankfully I got the next item for my side: Octopus Patatas - perfectly cooked octopus! It was not too soft and not rubbery. The dish had a nice kick of spice to it. For dessert we shared a chocolate cake. It was very rich for me and I was so full from the rest of the food! Next time: I'll try a different cocktail and their tagliatelle. read more

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Delicious food and cocktails! Plus a great view of the city. They have a nice lunch menu as well

This place was amazing! A few friends recommended it to me when I was in town for work. I will be thinking about the fried goat cheese balls for a while. I also got the lamb app and the whipped feta dip. Both were also good but the goat cheese balls were definitely the highlight. This place is a bit on the spendier side but if you get a few things to share it is worth it. The weather wasn't too great when I went but on a nice day you get a great view of the river. read more

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