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    Universal Joint

    3.6 (207 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    UNIVERSAL JOINT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Smokehouse Burger with a side salad
    Lori L.

    Came here with some friends for a lunch. They were busy but we were lucky enough to find a table. The food is good and pretty unique imo. It wasn't just regular burgers. They were well made with fresh toppings. Our server was great! I wish the parking situation was better! We had to park across the street behind another business.

    Blackened Tilapia Tacos (I ate 1)
    K G.

    The atmosphere is awesome. Who wouldn't want to eat in an indoor/outdoor garage style place with dogs hanging about! Kids are also welcome! The food was so fresh and delicious. Drinks were equally as tasty. We are not local but glad we passed and decided to stop here!

    This is the Chicken Fajita Quesdilla

    Our food was delicious, amazing wait staff, self seating, great vibe there, awesome for a date night or just a quick bite!

    Exposed brick and old wood booth seating. The large GULF sign is homage to the former garage the establishment once was.
    Jodie J.

    Atmosphere is everything, and this place has it. Exposed brick with industrial elements make this former garage super trendy and fun. They have outdoor seating as well as old wood booths and even a bar to sit and watch a game. Our server, Michael, was very attentive and friendly. He was knowledgeable about the menu and answered every question we had. We wandered in on a Sunday around 2, and he told us we still had time to order off the Brunch Menu. The AVACADO TOAST IS TO DIE FOR! Just get it! My husband ordered a beer and I had a Firefly Lemon Drop Martini with sugared rim. I had the Brunch Burger, served with bacon and egg on top with tater tots. My husband had the Brisket Hash. We left thoroughly happy and full and bid farewell with intentions to come back and often!

    Shrimp and grits
    Angela M.

    There's something for everyone at Universal Joint. There's nachos & quesadillas to wings & burgers and plenty of vegetarian options. For their burgers, you choose between a classic beef patty, chicken breast, turkey burger or veggie patty. Then you choose what you want on it from their "variations" section. Tons of options from just cheese to the Firecracker with jalapeños and jalapeño aioli to the California with bacon and avocado. They have a full bar with more than a dozen beers on tap, different wines and their specialty cocktail menu. - California Chicken Sandwich: Sooo good! 6 oz grilled chicken breast with the California toppings of cheddar, grilled onions, bacon and avocado. Hmm hmm! - Buffalo chicken sandwich: Definitely has a kick to it! - Shrimp & Grits: This may have been a special since I didn't see this on the menu when I went back. But this was amazing!!

    Honey Garlic Fried Chicken Wrap - Weekly Special
    Rachel H.

    LOVE. THIS. PLACE. We go here multiple times a week sometimes, and this restaurant is easily one of the best places to go if you want a great patio and atmosphere. They have delicious and creative weekly specials, but my usual go-to is either the Turkey Pita Club or Steinbeck Burger.

    Kathryn H.

    Disclaimer: I think a 3.5/5 stars is a more accurate reflection of my review for this restaurant. I've heard a lot about this place and heard people rave about it for awhile so I wanted to come check it out for burgers. We ordered the wings, which ended up having to be smoked instead of the normal wings. They were actually pretty good for smoked! Usually they're super salty but these were cooked well. The seasoning, I was not a fan of but we had a side of Buffalo sauce so it worked out well. The wings were pretty good and I would get them again. I thought the texture and how they fell off the bone was amazing. I ordered the Steinbeck burger and my boyfriend got the mushroom and Swiss. The Steinbeck was ok but I felt that the burger could have used more sauciness or condiments to make it more juicy without defaulting to ketchup. My boyfriend didn't really taste the mushroom or Swiss. Overall, an underwhelming experience, although the atmosphere was perfect for getting a couple beers. I don't think I'd come here for the food, but rather for the drinks and atmosphere.

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    Consistently good food, good music, could use some better draft prices outside of happy hour but what can ya do?

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    A wonderful hidden gem in Greenville. If you've never been I recommend the egg rolls. The chutney that comes with it is amazing!

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    I have visited this restaurant before and enjoyed the burgers. Today I visited with my son. The…read morefirst thing you notice opening the door is the "A" score proudly displayed. Menu has been updated and put in a nice leather look binder. Lots of choices including a veggie burger. When we enter the server hands you the menus and said once you know what you would like order at the counter. Service was excellent. It was early evening and busy with people ordering/ picking up take out. Our burgers arrived very hot and fresh. The buns they use are firm but soft and stay together through every bite. Fries were hot and crisp! You order your burger then fries come as a side option for $2.99 Delicious fresh food all round. Will definitely be back again. We have to work our way through the menu now lol Give it a try if you haven't already you will not be disappointed.

    I'm really surprised there aren't more reviews of the Arepas! Obviously their burgers look great,…read morebut I was in the mood for something different so I chose to come here and try the beef Arepa. Wow! Delicious! I also ordered the sweet plantains, which are phenomenal! I could certainly understand why people would try the burgers because they look fantastic. The place wasn't packed, but it was fairly busy for the middle of the afternoon which tells me that this place probably does a really good business. Juan Pablo and Julietta were really helpful and friendly. They definitely made the customers feel welcome. Although it is a quick serve restaurant, the ambience is really cool. It does not feel like fast food nor does it taste like that. If you are looking for something that is just a little bit different this might be your place. If someone is not adventurous enough to try the Colombian options, they can definitely order the burgers.

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    First, Seeing a…read morerestaurant packed during lunch hour in this economy, is an incredible sign of service, customer loyalty, and atmosphere / experience. We had a business lunch at Kitchen Sync from a TikTok recommendation and it did not disappoint. I am not sure if I've ever had a CatFish Ceasar Salad that taste so amazing and filling. Our servers Gene and Carr were absolutely amazing. This is a very special and unique spot and everyone should go. Man I love this place. Going to be a pretty cool happy hour spot to patron! Definitely will be back for a Saturday brunch, I bet the atmosphere is jumping on Saturday! Great Job Guys and Gals!

    We had never been here before, but we'll be back! We sat at the bar, and the food and service were…read morefantastic. Hubby had the fish and chips with the jalapeno slaw. The fish and fries were cooked to perfection. The fish was a deep, rich, golden brown. Fries were delicious also, and enough for 2. The Jalapeno slaw added an interesting flavor to the dish. I had the Shrimp Burger and substituted the Veggie Hash for the fries. The reviews were correct, it was fantastic! (a bit messy at the end). The secret sauce had a hint of heat which was a perfect addition. We will be back because we saw more that we would like to try, and we like that the food had some interesting and unique flavors. I do have one suggestion though, It would have been nice to be able to look at the menu on line. When you go to the website for kitchen sync and click on menu for the greenville store it shows up with blank white pages. Some customers have taken pictures of the menu that are not readable either.

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    Ordered 20oz michelob ultra draft. Crispy verde fries as our appetizer. Michael got the daddy's…read morePhilly burger with tater tots and I got the heat wave burger with onion rings. Service was excellent and all the food was great!!

    Greeter slams spray bottle down on the host stand and with a sour face says "How many?" Helluva…read moregreeting. First time we are here, so not off to a great start. Our waitress was Ashley and she pleasantly greeted our table quickly and gave us time to review the menu. Very friendly. I had the stack n smash burger. It was excellent. My wife had chicken strips and she thought they didn't have much flavor on their own. It was a bit a loud but to be expected at a place like this. Our seat was probably the worst in the whole place being right by the kitchen. The lighting was harsh since we were right by the kitchen but it actually helped me see the menu. I heard someone managing the food as it came out of the kitchen and she was really good. It sounded like she was checking every order as it went out. Turns out she was the manager. When we were done I motioned for her to come over and she did. Again very friendly. We mentioned that we were first timers and she offered us some coupons for the next time we stop in. She also mentioned that it was a crazy day (Saturday) which probably explains why the floors were a bit untidy. Offering the coupons was a nice touch and very smart. The evening started off rocky but came to good end. It's a 3.5 star review but since I can't leave that I bumped it to 4. Oh and one last thing, we came here after waiting for 10 minutes at Red Robin just to see the host. When we did, they said it would be about 20 minutes so we left and came to Bad Daddy's instead.

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    Cleaning product placed down in front of us as we are "greeted".
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    I was just sitting next to Paul C, the only 1 star review I can see for this place. Boomerest…read moreboomer I ever saw. With two women. Complained about his fries when he had about 3 left on the plate. Still given more fries. Appeared to backfire because he clearly wanted something free so he got one of the people with him to also complain. Apparently the man has never had anything besides Morton's iodized salt in his life. Staff was appropriately apologetic but ol Paul clearly wanted the senior complainer discount so took to yelp while sitting next to me one barstool over. Watched him type it over his shoulder. Meanwhile, my wife and I had 2 of the best cocktails we have ever had and a fantastic meal with bar staff that was attentive and super polite. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to anywhere.

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    Wayback Burgers

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    I come here pretty often & always have a good experience. I usually get the Double Cheeseburger box…read moreand it never disappoints. The food is always cooked to perfection & usually there's no wait time. The place is in a busy area but worth the stop if you're craving a burger.

    A.1. THE STEAKHOUSE BURGER sub impossible patties instead of beef. Missing a patty and cheese…read more Second time visiting this place and received the same unfortunate result and experience. Keep hearing about how the food is good but I never receive the same level of quality of food. Unsure why. A.1. THE STEAKHOUSE BURGER as pictured on the website "two patties", shows two slices of Swiss cheese and looks great. Please compare what I received... and judge for yourself please. Don't underestimate the customer service experience was flawless. The food quality is a failure. There needs to be a minimum of quality standards for the restaurant to achieve this by having the food match the picture of the food in the menu. Also ordered two regular fries of which was seasoned with sugar not salt. This careless mistake says there needs to be a performance improvement in this process of cooking and food preparation. Including someone testing the difference in salt versus sugar to know the results of how the error can affect the outcome of the customer experience. While there another person ordered the same steakhouse burger and their burger matched the picture. Hopefully management or the owner can address this situation and it is a repeat situation.

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