Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Greenville, SC? With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we asked our readers where they love to go for a night out with someone special. Greenville has no shortage of standout dining spots, which makes narrowing it down a challenge. This list features the ten romantic restaurants our readers keep coming back to for memorable meals and date-night vibes.
We also have a Guide to Restaurants That Offer Outdoor Dining in the Upstate to give you more options this weekend and any other time.
Best Romantic Restaurants: Who Has KABOOM?
The KABOOM Awards are Kidding Around’s annual best-of contest. Readers say these are the TOP 5 Romantic Restaurants in Greenville, SC
Up on the Roof? Idk I need to go on better dates lol! Chophouse is good. Stella’s either location, Sip is nice, Trattoria Grigio is nice, so many good options! Lazy Goat, Passerelle, Sobys. Many with patio seating for more social distance friendly dining!
Lindy WRomantic Restaurants in Greenville, SC
The Lazy Goat
Dining on the Reedy River with the person you love is even better when you’re enjoying a meal prepared by Chef Kyle Swartzendruber. Save room for dessert because Chef Tania Harris creates desserts you will not want to share!
Their menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes and some of the best Sangria in the Upstate. If more casual cuisine in an upscale setting is what you’re looking for, they also have wood-fired pizza on the menu.
170 Riverplace
Greenville, SC
864-679-5299
Soby’s New South Cuisine
A downtown Greenville staple for more than 20 years, Soby’s serves up Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Save room for their famous white chocolate banana cream pie. You will not be disappointed.
207 South Main Street
Greenville, SC
864-232-7007
Larkin’s
Located in Camperdown Plaza across from the AC Hotel in downtown Greenville, Larkin’s in the perfect spot to enjoy a steak and a romantic after-dinner stroll along the water.
32 East Broad Street
Greenville, SC
864-467-9777
For Upscale romantic: Rick Erwin’s (West End or Nantucket), Larkins on the River, or Chophouse 47. These establishments will go out of their way to help you celebrate a special occasion and the ambiance is dark paneling, lights dimmed, etc.
Hope T.G.Jianna
Our readers voted Jianna one of the top 5 most romantic restaurants in Greenville. Best described as “modern Italian cuisine”, Jianna is known for its homemade pasta dishes, oysters, and wine. It’s located in the heart of downtown Greenville right across from Falls Park. It is an all-time favorite of one of our writers, and is always at the top of the list of date night restaurants in Greenville, SC.
600 S Main Street #2
Greenville, SC
864-720-2200
Stella’s Southern Bistro
Stella’s Southern Bistro offers cuisine inspired by the coastal Carolinas and American South.
684 Fairview Road
Simpsonville, SC
864-757-1212
We love Stella’s Southern Bistro for our fancy dinners. It is just sumptuous food. The staff is kind, and a smaller space means they can give you plenty of attention. Everything from appetizers to desserts is wonderful.
Elyse M.G.The Anchorage
The Anchorage specializes in small plate offerings and hand-crafted cocktails.
The Inaugural World Restaurant Awards named The Anchorage one of the 18 best restaurants in the world that don’t require reservations. Only three other restaurants in the U.S. earned that title. And they are considered one of the best date night restaurants in Greenville, SC!
586 Perry Avenue
Greenville, SC
864-219-3082
Restaurant 17
Located within the beautiful Hotel Domestique, this is one of the top reservations to snag for Valentine’s Day weekend. The great thing about Restaurant 17 is that its setting provides the ultimate Upstate romantic dining experience any day of the year, with a stunning dining room to set the mood.
10 Road of Vines
Travelers Rest, SC
864-635-2872
Restaurant 17!!!!! Book a room if you can! It’s a beautiful place!
Courtney CESaskatoon
If you and your honey are into more exotic cuisine, Saskatoon is the place to tantalize your taste buds. Saskatoon offers diners entrees with wild game such as buffalo, elk, antelope, kangaroo, alligator, and ostrich. For the less adventurous, they offer more common protein selections also. Saskatoon was voted one of the Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in Greenville!
681 Halton Road
Greenville, SC
864-297-7244
Saskatoon! We went Wednesday, and it was amazing. It’s a wild life restaurant. The antelope is amazing
Kaylee RChophouse 47
Modeled after a cozy steakhouse in 1940’s New York City, Chophouse 47 serves a surf and turf style menu. Our readers voted Chophouse ’47 as one of the top most romantic restaurants in Greenville.
36 Beacon Drive
Greenville, SC
864-286-8700
Chophouse 47! The lobster and steak!!! Emily G.
SELECT Greer
Located in downtown Greer, readers voted SELECT as the top most romantic restaurant. It’s considered casual fine dining, so you’re safe to wear jeans. They serve a variety of items on a fairly large menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Diners rave about the amazing service and say that even though reservations recommended, it’s worth it.
112 Trade Street
Greer, SC
864-551-2264
House 509 Bistro & Wine Bar
Our readers voted House 509 Bistro & Wine Bar as one of the top 5 most romantic restaurants near Greenville. Located in Greer in the O’Neal Village community, the restaurant offers fusion-style appetizers and entreé flights with wines from around the world. They also serve beer along with their extensive wine list. Note: the dress code is business casual.
100 Wicker Park Avenue
Greer, SC
864-663-9926
Bonus: Because We Love These Date Night Restaurants in Greenville, SC
Rick Erwins Westend Grille
If you live in the Greenville area, you’ve heard of Rick Erwins. The West End location offers romantic lighting, delicious food, and a great location in Downtown Greenville!
648 S Main Street
Greenville, SC
864-309-0335
Sassafras Southern Bistro
With a lovely location in the heart of Downtown Greenville, Sassafras offers a delicious menu, cozy interior, and romantic outdoor seating in the warmer months. The restaurant specializes in modern Southern cuisine, so you have to give the Fried Green Tomatoes & Pimento Cheese a try.
103 N Main Street, Suite 107
Greenville, SC
864-235-5670
Pomegranate on Main
This lovely restaurant offers French Persian fusion cuisine, an excellent location on Main Street, and a wonderful date night vibe.
618 S Main Street
Greenville, SC
864-241-3012
Where do you plan on going for a romantic dinner? Did we mention your favorite place?
We LOVED our date night at Kitchen Sync!