Three-course meals and more are available at more than 70 restaurants in the Greenville and Spartanburg area during the 11-day culinary excursion called Restaurant Week, August 15-25, hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA).
Twice a year, the Upstate’s best restaurants offer discounted lunches and dinners to promote the thriving dining scene between the two counties. In total, nine Palmetto State cities participate in Restaurant Week each year, with Greenville and Spartanburg being the most popular cities in the group.
“We hope people try restaurants they haven’t heard of before. They are all unique and offer great summer products and menus,” said Lenza Jolley, SCRLA’s vice president of membership and development. “There is something for everyone to enjoy.”
This special restaurant week has been held since 2010 and features a mix of local, regional and national dining options, and is designed to increase sales and visibility for the various restaurants in the Greenville and Spartanburg area. Jolley says they hope to encourage Upstate residents to dine locally while also gauging interest, especially in the Union, Cherokee, Laurens, Pickens, Asheville and rural Anderson areas.
Here is a list of restaurants participating in Restaurant Week in August 2024 and some of our favorite options:
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Kitchen Sync is one of the most popular American barbecue restaurants in the Upstate. They offer a three-course meal for $34 that makes it hard to choose between a tomato pie or shrimp burger for an appetizer. Limoncello is also interesting as a “two pizzas for the price of one” deal for their lunch special. We recommend trying the spare rib pizza with braised beef and caramelized onions.
Even Spare Time Entertainment is offering a $25 package deal that includes a three-course meal and a $10 game card for $25.
Here is a list of participating Restaurant Week locations in August 2024 near downtown Greenville:
Abanico Tapas Bar, Baba’s Indian Mediterranean Restaurant, Basil Thai Cuisine – Greenville, CAMP, Carolina Ale House – Downtown, Coral, Grill Marks – Downtown, Ji-roz, Jianna, Juniper, Larkin’s, Limoncello, Maestro’s Bistro & Dinner Club, Nose Dive , Oak & Honey, Paloma, Passerelle Bistro, Rick Erwin’s West End Grille, Roost Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Scoundrel, Soby’s, The Lazy Goat, Tupelo Honey Café, UP on the Roof – Greenville, Urban Wren
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Ji-roz offers a three-course meal for $45 per person that offers one of the best tasting experiences in Greenville, specializing in Greek cuisine. For a dollar more, Fork and Plow offer a similar offering, and their fried Carolina catfish is a must-try. For those with a craving for dessert, La Rue Fine Chocolates offers a chocolate-themed meal for $20.
Here is a complete list of facilities in the Woodruff and Haywood Road area:
3’s Greenville – Golf & Grubhouse, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Carolina Ale House – Woodruff Road, CityRange Steakhouse Grill – Greenville, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Grill Marks – Haywood Mall, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (location I-385 ), Sparetime Entertainment, Stella’s Southern Brasserie, The Melting Pot – Greenville.
Other Greenville-area restaurants participating in Restaurant Week in August 2024
Capri’s Italian (Pelham Road), Patterson Kitchen and Bar (Roper Mountain), Kitchen Sync (Lauren’s Road), Stella’s Southern Bistro (Simpsonville), Willy Taco (Boiling Springs)
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Participants of Restaurant Week 2024 near downtown Spartanburg
CityRange Steakhouse is popular during the holidays, but the summer menu is just as good. Choose between orange barbecue salmon or chicken pesto pasta for an appetizer and get a three-course meal for $33.33. Cribbs Kitchen serves a shrimp and grits dish with grits from Spartanburg’s Colonial Milling and North Carolina-caught trout in its three-course meal option for $35.
Here are a few more options for Spartanburg Restaurant Week 2024 locations:
Blue Moon Bodega, Blue Moon Specialty Foods, CityRange Steakhouse Grill – Spartanburg, Cribbs Kitchen, Dray Bar & Grill, Flock Shop, Heirloom – A Restaurant in Milltown, Level 10, Rockers Brewing Company, Sparks Fire Inspired Grille @ The Spartanburg Marriot, The Kennedy, Willy Taco – Spartanburg
Other areas in Spartanburg
Flock Shop (Converse Heights), Dray Bar & Grill (East Spartanburg), CityRange Steakhouse Grill (West Spartanburg)
Best Practices and Tips for Dining Out During Greenville/Anderson Restaurant Week 2024
- Always plan ahead and make reservations, as many Upstate residents will want to dine out during this time.
- Be aware of what deals restaurants are offering during Restaurant Week and check the website or call to make sure the deals are current and still available.
- Be patient with hospitality staff. Bottlenecks, capacity issues and other internal problems can cause delays in service.
For more information visit: https://restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/greenville
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