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Downtown · Greenville · South Carolina4.6(3096)

Soby's

Dining

Known For

  • Shrimp and Grits
  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Fondue
  • She Crab Soup
  • Crab Cakes Remoulade
  • Banana Cream Pie

Insider Tips

Best Time

Reserve ahead for weekend evenings or try brunch for a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Ideal For

Date nightsFamily celebrationsBusiness dinnersOut-of-town visitors seeking local flair

Pro Tip

Order a side crab cake with any main—the pure crab flavor is not to be missed.

Soby’s New South Cuisine is where Greenville’s past and present meet over a plate of refined Southern comfort. Housed in a restored 19th-century warehouse on Main Street, this Table 301 flagship has set the city’s dining standard since 1997. Chef-driven menus celebrate the Upstate’s bounty—fried green tomatoes crowned with house pimento cheese, lump crab cakes with sweet-corn relish, and shrimp-and-grits built on Anson Mills corn and smoky andouille. An airy bar mixes inventive Southern-inspired cocktails, while the patio invites lingering beneath downtown’s twinkling lights. Yet a real showpiece rises behind glass: a large cellar holding more than 4,000 bottles curated by Wine Director John Mitchell. In 2025, Soby’s received the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award—the world’s highest honor for a restaurant wine program—making it the first restaurant in South Carolina to ever earn the distinction and is recommended in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide to the American South. From cult Cabernet and grower Champagne to emerging biodynamic estates, guests can explore every major region with guidance from a knowledgeable sommelier team. Greenville continues to evolve, but one thing doesn't change and that's the warm and genuine hospitality that has made Soby’s New South Cuisine a Greenville landmark for locals, business travelers, and curious food lovers alike.

Price Level

$$$

Website

sobys.com

Contact

+1 864-232-7007

Outdoor Seating

Reservations Available

Hours

  • Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#11 of 1039)

Popular With

CouplesFamiliesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #11 of 1,039 Places to Eat in Greenville

  • Outdoor seating available
  • Reservations accepted
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