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9 Family Friendly Breweries: Greenville, SC

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If you are looking for a family friendly brewery, Greenville, SC and the Upstate have quite a few! As the Upstate’s craft beer scene continues to grow, Kidding Around has tried and tested some of these breweries and found them quite family-friendly. We decided it’s high time to give parents a guide to places where they can kick back and enjoy some brews as their littles run around on the lawn. Here’s a list of breweries and taprooms that do just that. We’ve included their Instagram account handles so you can keep up with their latest events.

family friendly breweries

(Though these places welcome families, please use parental care when inside their premises. We don’t expect all of their bathrooms to have diaper-changing tables, so come prepared.)

Quick Facts: Family-Friendly Breweries Near Greenville, SC

  • Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (Greenville): 307 E McBee Ave, Suite C, Greenville. Outdoor beer garden, fire pit and games, kids menu; the brewery calls it “Family and Dog Friendly.” yeehawbrewing.com
  • Double Stamp Brewery: 819 Laurens Rd., Greenville. All ages welcome, rooftop patio, limited snack menu, and outside food is welcome. doublestampbrewery.com
  • Southernside Brewing Co.: 25 Delano Dr., Unit D, Greenville. Bowling lanes, arcade, outdoor space and a kids menu; closed Mondays. southernsidebrewing.com
  • Swamp Rabbit Brewery & Taproom: 26 S. Main St., Travelers Rest. Near the Swamp Rabbit Trail; snacks plus visiting food trucks; closed Mondays. theswamprabbitbrewery.com
  • BridgeWay Brewing Co.: 610 BridgeWay Blvd., Mauldin. Four duckpin bowling lanes, 15 TVs and a full restaurant menu. bridgewaybrewing.com
  • The Warehouse at Vaughn’s: 109B W. Trade St., Simpsonville. Taproom inside a food hall with a big outdoor seating area. warehouseatvaughns.com
  • The Mill at Fountain Inn: 100 Ellison St., Fountain Inn. Big outdoor space, outdoor movies and seasonal events. Our review
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.: 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC (near Asheville). Kids menu and free weekend music in the amphitheater; no one under 12 on guided tours. sierranevada.com

Find A Family-Friendly Brewery: Greenville, SC

Yee-haw Brewery Company

307 East McBee Ave Suite C, Greenville | @yeehaw_greenville
Right smack in the heart of downtown Greenville, this microbrewery has thought of everything you ever wanted in a brewery. It recently converted its parking lot into a green space with an impressive wall of TVs to catch your favorite team.

A convention of lawn chairs lines the grass for your outdoor viewing pleasure. We’ve seen locals troop here even in the middle of winter, huddled under their heated covered patio. They have a kid’s menu and signature items such as burgers and wings to keep you properly fed. On the weekends, they have live music and lawn toys to keep everyone entertained.

By the Swamp Rabbit Trail

Double Stamp Brewery

819 Laurens Rd. (Holland Park), Greenville | @doublestampbrewery
A 90’s themed inspired brewery located in Holland Park, which is another coup for developers in making family-friendly mixed-use spaces. Double Stamp Brewery has tons of outdoor space and a rooftop patio. We’ve included them in this list since they are right beside Flying Rabbit Adventures, Greektown Express, and Home Team BBQ.

We recommend you gather all your brews and fixings and head on to the picnic tables under the oak trees. Access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail is simple through the SRT extension.

Kidding Around Review of Double Stamp Brewery

Southernside Brewing Co.

25 Delano Drive, Unit D, Greenville | @southernside_brewing
Southernside Brewing Co. gets high marks for its expansive indoor and outdoor space (formerly the site of El Thrifty). It’s right beside the Swamp Rabbit Trail and also has ample car parking. It has a spacious covered patio and an outdoor green space bedecked with numerous picnic tables with umbrellas for shade creating a neighborhood type of atmosphere.

They have lots of yard games to keep your younguns busy. We like that their menu goes beyond bar chow and also features a kids’ menu. Definitely a great spot for chilling out on the weekends with kids or fur babies in tow. A recent addition to their space adds a bowling alley and arcade to their premises, making this a perfect spot for drinks, food, and entertainment. During the holidays, they tend to outdo themselves on decorations (especially for Halloween and Christmas) and regularly host family-friendly events. So, keep a lookout on their calendar, especially in those October-December months.

Traveler’s Rest & Greer, SC Family-Friendly Brewery

Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom

26 South Main Street, Travelers Rest | @swamprabbitbrewery
A family-run business, Swamp Rabbit Brewery is well known in the craft beer industry, having won past awards for their beer. They don’t have a kitchen (they do serve snacks), but they host food trucks, so check the brewery’s food truck page or Instagram to see who’s parked there before you go.

It’s a skip and a hop from the Swamp Rabbit Trail and a great pit stop for a family weekend bike ride. The backyard has picnic tables: a perfect place to have lunch and unwind. Patrons are allowed to bring food from other restaurants.

The Southern Growl

155 North Buncombe Road, Greer | @thesoutherngrowl
The location off Wade Hampton in Greer has a lovely outdoor dining space, with an area for kids to get their wiggles out while you enjoy your menu selection.

Check out our Kidding Around review of The Southern Growl

Simpsonville & Mauldin, SC Family Friendly Breweries

BridgeWay Brewing Co.

610 BridgeWay Blvd, Mauldin | @bridgewaybrewing
Get in some games of Duckpin bowling with the family or watch the game on one of BridgeWay Brewing Co.’s 15 televisions. Whatever you decide, you can do it while enjoying beer made in-house, craft cocktails, or wine plus burgers, nachos, wings, salads, and more. They are both a bar and a full-service restaurant.

Check out our Kidding Around review of BridgeWay Brewing Co.

The Warehouse at the Vaughn’s Food Hall

109B W Trade St, Simpsonville | @warehouseatvaughns
You have to check out the Vaughn’s Food Hall in Simpsonville, SC! They have a taproom, but they also have several restaurants, an ice cream shop, and an arcade museum all in one place. We added the Warehouse because you can grab a brew and head to the humongous outdoor seating lot, where you’ll find picnic tables, live music, and more.

The inside of the hall can get a little loud. So, if you have young kids, a parent or friend might want to grab drinks while they play outside or grab some ice cream from Yogi’s Cups and Cones.

Fountain Inn, SC Family Friendly Breweries

The Mill at Fountain Inn

100 Ellison Street, Fountain Inn | @themillatfountaininn
We love the Mill at Fountain Inn for their huge outdoor space, awesome food, and packed lineup of events. They have outdoor movies, game watches, and lots of seasonal events that are perfect for families.

The Mill at Fountain Inn

Mills River, NC (near Asheville)

Sierra Nevada

100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC
It’s not exactly the Upstate of South Carolina, but Mills River, NC, just outside Asheville, is definitely an easy day trip away. It’s home to Sierra Nevada Brewery which offers a lot of family-friendly features.

Gorgeous gardens, a full menu, games, and music are just a couple of things you can expect to find at Sierra Nevada in Mills River, NC (near Asheville).

Good to know for families: the taproom menu has a kids section, and the brewery hosts free live music in its outdoor amphitheater on Saturdays and Sundays. Guided brewery tours are a grown-ups-only activity, though: Sierra Nevada says no one under 12, including infants, is permitted on guided tours. Over the holidays, the taproom is closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and is open only 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Sierra Nevada Family friendly brewery
Sierra Nevada in Mills River, NC

Family-Friendly Breweries Near Greenville: FAQ

Are breweries near Greenville, SC kid-friendly?

Many are. Every spot on this list welcomes families: Double Stamp Brewery says on its FAQ page that “all ages are welcome,” and Yee-Haw describes its downtown Greenville taproom as “Family and Dog Friendly.” Policies can change, so check a brewery’s website before you go, and keep an eye on little ones while you’re there.

Which breweries on this list have a kids menu?

Yee-Haw Brewing Greenville, Southernside Brewing Co. and Sierra Nevada in Mills River all list a kids section on their official menus. BridgeWay Brewing Co. has a full restaurant menu, and Double Stamp offers a limited snack menu and welcomes outside food.

Which family-friendly breweries have bowling or games?

BridgeWay Brewing Co. in Mauldin has four duckpin bowling lanes, Southernside Brewing Co. in Greenville has bowling lanes and an arcade, and Yee-Haw Greenville has a fire pit and games in its beer garden.

Can kids go on the Sierra Nevada brewery tour?

No. Sierra Nevada says no one under 12, including infants, is permitted on its guided tours in Mills River. Families can still visit the taproom, which has a kids menu, and enjoy the free live music in the amphitheater on Saturdays and Sundays.

What family-friendly brewery is your favorite near Greenville?

Celebrate Thanksgiving Around Greenville, SC

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Are you ready for Thanksgiving in Greenville, SC? We are! We have some fabulous ideas for your Greenville Thanksgiving including dine-in restaurants, take-out meals, things to do Thanksgiving week, plus where you can find fabulous pie. We have all the things you need to plan your perfect Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Greenville, SC

Thanksgiving Pies

Pie and Thanksgiving just go together. But, when the oven is loaded with a turkey and the cook is busy stirring the potatoes, sometimes it’s just easier to purchase your Thanksgiving dessert. Don’t wait, pre-order your pies!

At Kidding Around we have you covered with our list of Greenville’s Best Holiday Pies.

Where to buy pies in Greenville, SC

Things to Do Thanksgiving Week

No matter who is coming to visit this Thanksgiving, there is something to do in Greenville that will keep them entertained. Not sure what will interest the family? There are lots of family-friendly things to do, events, and Thanksgiving-themed things to do over the holiday week.

Don’t worry, we have a whole list of Things to Do Over Thanksgiving for you!
Plus, Things to Do Over Thanksgiving Break in Spartanburg, SC.

Thanksgiving at Greenville’s Restaurants

Many of Greenville’s fabulous restaurants are open on Thanksgiving with both dine-in and take-out options. Plus there are lots of restaurants and stores where you can pick up a couple of delicious sides to add to your home-cooked meal. Make Thanksgiving dinner a little easier this year!

Holiday Guide

If you’re ready to add a little “ho-ho-ho” and jingle bells to your Thanksgiving festivities, you’ll want to check out our Greenville Holiday Guide. We have places to find Santa, holiday events, places to get fabulous gifts, and more.

Go to the Holiday Guide

If you’re in Spartanburg, don’t miss the Spartanburg Holiday Guide.

Find Delicious Pies for Your Holiday Meal in Spartanburg and Greenville, SC

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Wondering where you can purchase the best pies near Greenville, SC for your holiday meal?


Where to buy pies in Greenville, SC

Greenville and Spartanburg restaurants are offering some delicious holiday pie options. Plus, our readers chimed in with their favorite local pies to help you fill your holiday dessert table!

Ordering Pies For The Holidays

Are you looking for an easier way to celebrate the holidays? This year has been 36 months long, and, I don’t know about you, but rolling out fresh pie crust is just about the last thing I want to do, even if it means homemade pies.  

Don’t get me wrong. I still want to eat pie, just not have to cut, chop, mix, bake, and clean to get that yummy bite of pie. Thankfully, Greenville has a bunch of places willing to step up to the plate and do the work for me (and anyone else). 

Pumpkin, Custard, Pecan, or fruit-filled- there’s a local bakery with a pie just waiting to be invited to your family meal! 

Where To Buy a Pie In Spartanburg, SC

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

Not only can you enjoy a pie from Blue Moon specialty foods, but they’ll also prepare your whole entire meal! They have a huge selection of items to choose from for your holiday meal, including these pies.

Blue Moon Thanksgiving Pre-Order Form

Pre-order by Wednesday, November 18, then pick up at the Blue Moon Bodega (220 E Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg) on Tuesday, November 24 (12–7 PM) or Wednesday, November 25 (8 AM–4 PM). Prefer to order by phone? Call 864-308-1439.

  • Chocolate Chess Pie (with a hint of raspberry) – $19.99
  • Lemon Chess Pie (custard pie with a bright citrus flavor) – $19.99
  • Buttermilk Pie – $19.99
  • Marbled Pumpkin Pie (with a cream cheese swirl) – $19.99
  • Apple Pie (topped with house streusel) – $22.99
  • Hub Derby Pie (chocolate chips, pecans, and a hint of bourbon) – $22.99
  • French Silk Pie (with pecans lining the crust) – $22.99
  • Pecan Pie – $24.99

Wade’s Southern Cooking

A staple for a lot of Spartanburg residents, Wade’s has been invited to many holiday meals! They are very popular during the holidays, so make sure you check out the holiday ordering facts sheet online before you head that way. Wade’s doesn’t take holiday pre-orders: its frozen pies are sold year-round, and holiday items are first come, first served while supplies last, so shop early.

  • Derby Pie, Pecan Pie, Lemon, Peanut Butter Pie – $14.99
  • French Silk Pie – $21.99

Where to Buy a Pie in Greenville, SC

Ready to purchase holiday pies? Greenville, SC has quite a few options.

holiday pie Greenville SC

Green Tomato Buffet

Green Tomato Buffet in Greenville offers catering options that include pies, cakes, and other desserts! Pie prices aren’t posted online, so call (864) 281-0377 for current pricing. The catering menu notes that orders “must be placed within 24 hours of pick up,” with 50% due when you order. Flavors include:

  • Pumpkin
  • Sweet Potato
  • German Chocolate
  • Egg Custard
  • Butter Coconut
  • Lemon Chess

Strossner’s

Strossner’s  gets really busy during the holidays, so you need to get that order in early if you want them on your holiday table.

  • Fruit Pies (Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb) – $22
  • Dutch Apple – $22
  • Pecan, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan – $25
  • Chocolate Cream, Coconut Cream Pie – $25

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery

You could find everything you need to pull off a spectacular holiday meal at Swamp Rabbit Cafe! They even offer gluten-free pie crust, so that everyone can enjoy some dessert! If you haven’t tried chocolate chess, you’re missing out. 

Swamp Rabbit Cafe – Fresh local ingredients and delicious! I think they usually host a pie tasting and oh man that sounds good

Kerry M.M.
  • Chocolate Chess, Apple with Streusel Topping, and Pecan pies – $30–$32 (gluten-free option available)
  • Pumpkin Cream Pie (gluten-free) – $30
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake with graham-cracker crust (gluten-free, serves 4) – $22

Swamp Rabbit Thanksgiving preorders close Friday, November 20, with pickup Saturday, November 21 through Wednesday, November 25 at 205 Cedar Lane Rd.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop specializes in pies, and we’ve heard only good things! Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop would be a great place to stop if you need an assortment of pies for the holiday season. 9″ pies are $32 each ($34 for gluten-friendly versions) on the shop’s online ordering menu.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop has individual mini pies of a variety of flavors!!!

Crystal L.

The Southern Growl

The Southern Growl, just up the road in Greer (155 N Buncombe Rd), has Thanksgiving dessert covered with their Pecan Pie Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Hokkaido Rolls, and take and bake cinnamon rolls.

Rise Bakery

Rise Bakery in West Greenville (1264 Pendleton St) is taking holiday preorders for 10″ pies that serve 8, baked in an all-butter sourdough multigrain crust. Preorder by November 20 and choose pickup on Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25.

  • Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie – $32
  • Bourbon Pecan Pie – $35

Sweet Bites Bakery

Need a pie that works for guests with food allergies? Sweet Bites Bakery makes vegan and allergen-free desserts, including gluten-free pies and a vegan Thanksgiving dessert menu. The bakery asks for 72 hours’ notice, and orders are pickup-only from its kitchen at 339-A Miller Rd in Mauldin.

  • Vegan Mile High Apple Pie (gluten-free) – $69.99
  • Vegan Bean Pie (gluten-free) – $59.99

What’s your favorite kind of pie?

Fill your table with amazing food for the holidays from local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and more. We have full meals, desserts, sides, charcuterie, take-home kits, and so much more! Here’s all the amazing holiday food available to order for Thanksgiving from restaurants in Spartanburg, and Thanksgiving from restaurants in Greenville. Our lists are being updated regularly!

Looking for more fun things to do for Thanksgiving? We’ve got everything you need to know about celebrating Thanksgiving around Greenville and Spartanburg, SC.

Enjoy a Meal at These Restaurants in Travelers Rest

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Are you looking for restaurants in Travelers Rest, SC? TR, as the locals call it, has many delicious places to enjoy a meal. You’ll find everything from a super kid-friendly coffee shop to diners, pizza joints, and fine dining. Check out our list and don’t miss our guide to Travelers Rest.

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Breakfast at Tandem Creperie
Breakfast at Tandem Creperie

Breakfast in Travelers Rest

Tandem Creperie and Coffee House – 2 S. Main Street
Savor delicious crepes and coffee. Read more about them in our review of the best places to get breakfast in the Upstate.

TREEhouse Cafe – 27 S. Main Street
Choose from breakfast sandwiches, pastries, paninis, and lots of coffee options

Upcountry Provisions – 6809 State Park Road, right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Enjoy breakfast sandwiches, frittatas, eggs, pastries, or avocado toast. Kids plates are available.

Joybird Bakeshop – 308 Poplar Street
Nibble on pastries or bread while sipping Counter Culture coffee. Drive-thru and online ordering available. Read more in our Joybird review.

Country House Cafe – 2221 U.S. 25
Savor breakfast staples like biscuits and gravy, omelettes, pancakes, and more. Lunch and dinner also available. Plus, they have free-roaming goats and tiny home Airbnb rentals onsite.

The Hungry Drover – 2601 Tigerville Road
Sit back, relax, and savor fresh Southern comfort like tomato pie, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and more. Lunch also available in the afternoon.

Lunch and Dinner in Travelers Rest

Sidewall Pizza – 35 S. Main Street
Enjoy traditional and unique pizzas, homemade ice cream, and great breadsticks.

TREEhouse Cafe – 27 S. Main Street
Choose from delicious sandwich and panini options, and coffee, in a kid-friendly art bar with lots of arts and crafts you can make for a small fee.

Whistle Stop – 109 S. Main Street
Don’t miss this fun train-themed cafe serving burgers, wings, and so much more.

Upcountry Provisions – 6809 State Park Road, right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Enjoy unique sandwiches, salads, soups, sides, and kids’ meals.

Farmhouse Tacos -164 S. Main Street
Dine on super unique tacos with locally sourced ingredients. Try the fried chicken taco. You won’t be disappointed!

Restaurant 17 – 10 Road of Vines in Hotel Domestique
Savor fare from an Italian and Mediterranean-inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients, all served with a beautiful mountain view.

Chicora Alley – 117 N. Poinsett Hwy
Munch on wings, nachos, street tacos, and quesadillas.

Shortfields – 24 S. Main Street
Choose from sandwiches, salads, burgers, and entrees including steak, grilled salmon, pork chops, shrimp and grits, and lots more. This menu is very large with many options.

Coastal Crust – 327 S. Main Street
Enjoy wood-fired pizza available on separate lunch and dinner menus. Open seven days a week for dine-in or take-out.

The Traveler Diner – 536 N. Highway 25
Relax and enjoy Southern comfort food like buttermilk fried chicken, pot roast, pimiento cheese, and more. Breakfast is also available.

Topsoil Kitchen and Market – 13 S. Main Street
Don’t miss this farm-to-table restaurant in the historic Williams Hardware building, with dinner served in courses, plus a brunch menu. The menu varies based on what is fresh and available at local farms.

Owners and food at Topsoil Kitchen
Topsoil Kitchen and Market

Dessert in Travelers Rest

Pink Mama’s Ice Cream – 11 S. Main Street
Visit this cute ice cream shop offering lots of flavors. There are even a few dairy-free options. Enjoy your ice cream and frozen treats at tables outside along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Country House Cafe – 2221 U.S. 25
This unique cafe has an extensive dessert menu, including a variety of cake, cheesecake, baklava, and mousse.

Romantic Restaurants in Travelers Rest

Restaurant 17 – 10 Road of Vines in Hotel Domestique
Savor fare from an Italian and Mediterranean-inspired menu with locally sourced ingredients, all served with a beautiful mountain view.

Hotel Domestique's Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest, SC
Restaurant 17

Restaurants on Main Street in Downtown Travelers Rest

Best Restaurants For Young Kids in Travelers Rest

TREEhouse Cafe: Enjoy your coffee while your kids paint and make a mess somewhere that isn’t YOUR kitchen. Need we say more?

Whistle Stop: This train-themed restaurant offers cute kids’ meals and serves burgers, wings, and so much more.

Best Restaurants for Business in Travelers Rest

Need a restaurant for a business meal or a social gathering of coworkers? Try these restaurants in Travelers Rest!

Shortfields – 24 S. Main Street
If you’re looking for a menu with lots of options and good variety, Shortfields is what you want.

Farmhouse Tacos -164 S. Main Street
It’s a little loud, so this wouldn’t be the place to hammer out business deals, but Farmhouse Tacos has flexible seating and can accommodate a large group, (though reservations definitely recommended), plus their à la carte menu style means everyone can find something they’d like to eat.

Budget-Friendly Places to Eat in Travelers Rest

Sidewall Pizza – 35 S. Main Street
Enjoy traditional and unique pizzas, homemade ice cream, and great breadsticks. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Their birthday club coupons and other promotions that benefit the community can make a meal at Sidewall very economical.

Take Out in Travelers Rest

While most restaurants offer their menus for take-out, some restaurants offer specials or other take-out friendly advantages.

TR’s Oriental – 331 S. Main Street
Choose from Chinese favorites like lo mein, egg foo young, and sweet and sour chicken, with online ordering available for pickup or delivery.

Get Someone Else To Do The Cooking For Thanksgiving Dinner in Spartanburg, SC

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Looking for a take-home dinner for Thanksgiving in Spartanburg, SC? Or are you looking to dine out for Thanksgiving? Or maybe grab some carry-out or pick up a few prepared sides to sit beside your home-cooked meal? We’ve checked with local restaurants to see which ones you can count on for that holiday meal. Our list includes restaurants in Spartanburg with dine-in options as well as full meals and sides available for take-out.

These are your Thanksgiving Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC.

Thanksgiving Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC
Thanksgiving meals

Looking for more fun things to do in Greenville & Spartanburg for Thanksgiving? Here’s your Thanksgiving Celebration Guide!

Don’t forget many places are taking orders and reservations already. Don’t wait to make your plans, you may need to pre-order your meal this holiday season!

Local Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Spartanburg, SC

Wade’s Restaurant

1000 N Pine Street Spartanburg | 864.582.3800
Wade’s is a true Spartanburg staple. Wade’s is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am – 3 pm. Refrigerated holiday items are available for pickup November 23 – 25, 2026 and frozen foods are available year-round. Feeding 25 or more? Wade’s offers Hot & Ready bulk orders; for pickups during the two weeks before Thanksgiving, bulk orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 11. See the holiday page for details.

Clevedale Historic Inn & Gardens

1050 Willis Road, Spartanburg | 864.345.2394
The Clevedale Inn is hosting a Festive Feast for Modern Pilgrims this year. Price is $99.75 per person. Live music will be from 3- 6 pm. Call to reserve as space is limited.

Spartanburg Marriott Thanksgiving Brunch

299 N Church Street, Spartanburg | 864.596.1211
The Spartanburg Marriott is hosting a Thanksgiving feast this year. This year’s menu begins with a bountiful breakfast buffet, featuring homemade baked goods and a full selection of morning favorites. Then comes a little nod to our roots: a shrimp & grits station, followed by a salad bar to balance out the cheesy goodness. Next, the stars of the show: oven-roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham. And no Thanksgiving feast is complete without sides, so save some room on your plate for all the fixings. With a chef-selected sweet surprise to round out the meal.

Heirloom: A Milltown Eatery

805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg | 864.913.1212
Heirloom has served a special Thanksgiving lunch in past years, with dishes like Heirloom biscuits and Sorghum butter, fried Joyce Farm turkey, and Cheerwine glazed ham. 2026 Thanksgiving plans haven’t been posted on the Heirloom website yet, so call 864.913.1212 to ask about this year.

National Chains open on Thanksgiving

CityRange Steakhouse and Grill

774 Spartan Boulevard. Spartanburg | 864.327.3333
CityRange has served Thanksgiving Day meals in past years, but its 2026 Thanksgiving hours and menu haven’t been posted yet. Call 864-327-3333 or check the CityRange Spartanburg website for this year’s plans.

Cracker Barrel

9021 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg
Cracker Barrel says it is open on Thanksgiving Day and serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal starting at 11 am. You can also pre-order a Heat & Serve meal: a Feast that serves 8 – 10 or a Family Dinner that serves 4 – 6. The Feast includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet yeast rolls, and apple streusel and pecan pies. Heat & Serve pickup runs November 21 – 29 with 12-hour notice required.

Golden Corral Buffet and Grill

1492 W O. Ezell Blvd, Spartanburg
You can order a Holiday Feast to go with roasted turkey, glazed ham, or bone-in pork roast. Each meal includes a variety of traditional sides, a dozen yeast rolls, and a whole pie. You’ll need to order at least 72 hours in advance. Pickup starts November 2.

Waffle House

24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Waffle House has your needs covered on any holiday, but especially on Thanksgiving. No, you will not be feasting on sweet potato casserole and Aunt Margie’s herby stuffing, but smothered hash browns, blueberry waffles, and bacon are not the worst trade-off we’ve ever seen. You probably won’t even miss the dinner rolls.

Restaurants in Spartanburg Offering Prepared Meals In-advance for Thanksgiving

The Beacon Drive-In

255 John B White Senior Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC | 864.585.9387
This Spartanburg staple takes holiday orders for smoked, fried, and baked turkeys. The Beacon says holiday orders must be placed at least 48 hours before the date you want to serve, with pickup between 9 am – 7 pm. Note that the Beacon is closed on Thanksgiving Day, so plan to pick up ahead of time. Check the Beacon’s website or call for this year’s full holiday menu and pricing.

Blue Moon Specialty Foods

130 South Church Street, Spartanburg | 864.586.2344 
You can preorder dishes for your Thanksgiving meals from Blue Moon SC to make the holiday cooking a little easier. Their 2026 preorder menu includes pre-cooked sliced turkey, turkey gravy, a long list of sides, breads, appetizers, and desserts. The preorder deadline is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 with pickup on Tuesday, November 24 from 12 pm – 7 pm or Wednesday, November 25 from 8 am – 4 pm. Blue Moon says 2026 orders are picked up at its Blue Moon Bodega location, 220 E Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg. Orders can be placed over the phone at 864-308-1439, by email at orders@bluemoonsc.com, or through the online form.

Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs

2144 E Main Street, Duncan | Call 864-915-3554 or 864-249-6078 to order
Flavorshack Hot Chicken & Ribs is offering full turkeys, gravy, sides, rolls, and more for Thanksgiving. 2026 Thanksgiving details have been posted on its website, so check the website’s order page.

Southside Smokehouse

726 South Howard Avenue, Landrum | 864.457.4581
If you need the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, Southside Smokehouse has offered slow-smoked, brined-by-hand turkeys and family-sized orders of traditional sides, including gravy, dressing, mac n cheese, casseroles, and more. 2026 pricing and pickup dates are posted on its website.

Delightful Dishes

13144 Asheville Highway, Inman | 864.472.6305
Delightful Dishes offers a Thanksgiving online order menu. Its website says favorite frozen casseroles, prepared salads, and desserts are available while supplies last. Check the Thanksgiving order page for this year’s menu and deadlines.

Dray: Bar & Grill

1800 Drayton Road, Suite 301, Spartanburg | 864.310.4177
Dray: Bar & Grill has offered a take-home Thanksgiving Feast in past years with turkey, sausage dressing, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, salad, pumpkin pie, and more. 2026 details haven’t been posted on its website yet, so call to ask about ordering this year.

The Pauline Cafe

2960 Highway 56, Pauline | 864.586.1148
In past years, The Pauline Cafe has offered whole spiral ham, whole oven-roasted turkey, quarts and 1/2 pans of Thanksgiving sides, and a full ready-to-heat Thanksgiving meal for a crowd. 2026 Thanksgiving ordering details haven’t been posted on the cafe’s website yet, so call 864.586.1148 to ask about this year’s menu, pricing, and order deadline.

Whatever your plans are for this Thanksgiving, we at Kidding Around hope that your day is peaceful and filled with blessings. A good meal is always a great place to begin.

A Guide to Delicious Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

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Are you looking for great restaurants in Spartanburg, SC? Are you wondering where Spartanburg locals eat? We’ve got you covered with a list of some of the most popular restaurants in Spartanburg for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and by category like family-friendly, date night, and “getting work done while enjoying a meal.”

Quick Facts: Restaurants in Spartanburg, SC

  • Areas covered: Downtown Spartanburg, Spartanburg’s Westside and Eastside, Drayton Mills, and Duncan
  • All-day breakfast downtown: Flying Biscuit Café, 121 West Main Street (breakfast served all day, with patio seating)
  • Sunday brunch downtown: Cribb’s Kitchen, 226-B West Main Street (Sundays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.)
  • Kids’ menus: Wade’s (1000 North Pine Street) and Cribb’s Kitchen both post a kids’ menu on their websites
  • Outdoor spot with live music: FR8yard, 125 East Main Street


Downtown Spartanburg

Amazing Places to Eat for Every Taste!

It turns out that the Kidding Around crew is a hungry lot, so we tend to write about food! Check out these lists we’ve put together over the years with some of our top picks for so many different kinds of food in our community:

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Restaurants in Downtown Spartanburg

The downtown Spartanburg area has so many options when it comes to dining. There’s a little bit of everything, no matter what you’re craving, including Asian, American, Mexican, pizza, pub-style, and more.

Breakfast in Downtown Spartanburg

Flying Biscuit Cafe
The Flying Biscuit Café serves breakfast and brunch all day long in downtown Spartanburg, offering Southern-style dishes and a comfortable patio option.
Address: 121 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Health In Hand
When something light and nutritious is all you feel like having, Health In Hand is the spot! You can grab an organic salad, a wrap, yogurt, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls and other breakfast options.
Address: 201-A Wall Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Little River Coffee Bar
Little River Coffee Bar offers both delicious coffee and delightful treats made in-house as their bake shop.
Address: 188A West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Little River Roasting Spartanburg, SC

Skillet Restaurant
Skillet Restaurant is a longstanding downtown breakfast and lunch spot that serves hearty classics in a relaxed, casual environment.
Address: 435 East Main Street, Unit 1, Spartanburg, SC 29302

John's Cafe & Catering

One of the best breakfast options in the entire county can be found nearby on Spartanburg’s Eastside: John’s Cafe & Catering!

Lunch in Downtown Spartanburg

Blue Moon Bodega
Blue Moon Bodega is Blue Moon Specialty Foods’ neighborhood market, stocked with Blue Moon’s scratch-made prepared meals and home to a deli serving lunch and dinner. (Blue Moon’s flagship store, Blue Moon Downtown, is a separate location at 130 South Church Street.)
Address: 220 East Daniel Morgan Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Burgär
Burgers, Milkshakes, and more comfort bites are offered at this downtown spot.
Address: 137 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

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Chef Ae’s
Chef Ae’s is a family-friendly restaurant in a downtown historic building that offers creative fusion dishes from specialty burgers to Thai curries.
Address: 288 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Cribb’s Kitchen
Cribb’s Kitchen is a favorite for lunch, and even more popular among those who brunch! Fancy cocktails and decadent American fare will have you making a visit to this place regularly.
Address: 226-B West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

FR8yard
FR8yard is South Carolina’s first fully outdoor biergarten built from repurposed shipping containers, and it frequently features live entertainment.
Address: 125 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

The SamMitch Shop
The SamMitch Shop specializes in hot and cold sandwiches made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and attentive service.
Address: 201 Wall Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Dinner in Downtown Spartanburg

The Kennedy
If you long for a big-city dining experience, book the Chef’s table at The Kennedy and let the staff bring you one of the most memorable meals you’ll ever have in Hub City!
Address: 221 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

entree and drink from the kennedy in spartanburg

Lemongrass Kitchen
Lemongrass Kitchen serves Vietnamese cuisine downtown with standout dishes like pho and fresh spring rolls in a cozy, family-friendly space.
Address: 121 Dunbar Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Lime Leaf Thai Fusion
Lime Leaf Thai Fusion serves Thai cuisine with vegetarian-friendly options.
Address: 101 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Monsoon Noodle House
Monsoon Noodle House is a long-time local favorite, offering delicious pan-Asian noodle dishes and bubble tea.
Address: 129 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Spartanburg Dining

The Peddler Steakhouse
The Peddler Steakhouse specializes in charcoal-grilled steaks and seafood in a renovated downtown location that has become a local staple.
Address: 149 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Sophia’s
Sophia’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant in downtown Spartanburg offering fresh pasta dishes, hearty entrees, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Address: 155 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

Romantic Restaurants

Heirloom: A Milltown Eatery | Spartanburg’s Westside
The menu at Heirloom is locally sourced southern cuisine. It’s the perfect spot to go when you want delicious food, without heading to the downtown area.
Address: 805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Dray: Bar & Grill | Drayton Mills
If you are looking for a place to spend a rare night away from the kids, this is it. Check the Dray: Bar + Grill Facebook for upcoming events, like Friday night live music + comfort food and craft cocktails. It is a nice date night experience, with very little work on your part!
Address: 1800 Drayton Road, Suite 301, Drayton, SC 29333

Spartanburg Dining

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Dessert Options!

Best For Young Kids

For more kid-friendly restaurants in Spartanburg check out:

Flock Shop | Spartanburg’s Eastside
A Nashville Hot chicken spot might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of kid-friendly. Suggesting the obvious places would be a waste, so for parents that have been afraid to try something new with littles in tow, hear me out. They have an affordable kid’s meal, outdoor dining, and here’s the huge PLUS: They are located right next to a park. You can run them around while you wait for a table and then maybe they’ll fall asleep at the table. BOOM – instant date night.
Address: 970 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Spartanburg Restaurants

Wade’s | Spartanburg’s Eastside
Old fashioned homestyle cooking, “meat and three,” southern comfort food, whatever you call it – Wade’s is the spot to get it and enjoy a meal with your child. The only time this popular restaurant isn’t full is when it’s closed. They have a great kid’s menu, and it’s very affordable! Oddly enough it seems that its proximity to Spartanburg Regional Hospital makes it a popular meal for postpartum moms, craving a plate full of non-hospital fare!
Address: 1000 North Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Best for Business

MESH Lounge (Spartanburg Marriott) | Downtown Spartanburg
MESH offers plenty of space to spread out your laptop and paperwork while meeting up with out-of-town associates. There’s a quiet outdoor area also if the meeting is more laid back.
Address: 299 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306

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Budget-Friendly Picks

Duncan Family Restaurant | Duncan
A traditional “meat and three” style restaurant, the Duncan Family restaurant offers large servings at low prices. If you time your meal right, you can watch the trains go by during dinner!
Address: 159 West Main Street, Duncan, SC 29334

Flavorshack Chicken & Ribs | Duncan
If you haven’t been to Flavorshack in Duncan yet, you have no idea what you are missing! This locally-owned chicken shack offers patrons huge servings of chicken and more!
Address: 2144 East Main Street, Duncan, SC 29334

Spartanburg Dining

Take-Out in Spartanburg

Monster Subs N Grub | Spartanburg’s Westside
Subs piled high with fresh meat and veggies are Monster Subs specialty. Stepping into this Spartanburg sandwich shop is probably the closest thing you’ll get to experience a proper NY sub shop, without leaving the Upstate.
Address: 8039 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Spartanburg dining

Pizza in Spartanburg, SC: Pizza is always a great take-out option in Spartanburg – and there’s no shortage of places to choose from! See our pizza in Spartanburg list to find your perfect pizza.

Restaurants for the Holidays in Spartanburg

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Spartanburg Restaurants FAQ

Where can I get breakfast all day in downtown Spartanburg?

Flying Biscuit Café at 121 West Main Street says it serves breakfast all day, every day, in its dining room or on its patio.

Which Spartanburg restaurants have a kids’ menu?

Wade’s (1000 North Pine Street) posts a kid’s menu on its website, and Cribb’s Kitchen (226-B West Main Street) lists a Kids’ Menu alongside its regular menus.

Where can we go for Sunday brunch in downtown Spartanburg?

Cribb’s Kitchen downtown serves brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to its menu page.

Is there an outdoor restaurant with live music in Spartanburg?

FR8yard at 125 East Main Street describes itself as South Carolina’s first fully outdoor biergarten built from repurposed shipping containers, and it hosts live music.

Where can I find Vietnamese food in downtown Spartanburg?

Lemongrass Kitchen at 121 Dunbar Street serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including pho.

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Find Food Perfection at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery: Greenville, SC

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Wondering if a visit to Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery should be on your to do list? Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Greenville, SC is a popular local food grocery and cafe with sandwiches, baked goods, and a wide selection of farm fresh produce and goods. Located along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, it’s the perfect place for families to enjoy great food and outdoor activities. Plus, they have a fun outdoor play area for kids to burn off steam while you enjoy a coffee and stecca. Win-Win!

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery: Quick Facts

  • Address: 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29611
  • Hours: Open daily, 7:30 am – 8 pm
  • Phone: (864) 255-3385
  • What it is: A local-food grocery and cafe with coffee, scratch-baked goods, sandwiches, salads and soups, plus farm-fresh produce, meat and dairy (fresh fish fridays and rotisserie chicken thursdays are big hits)
  • For kids: An outdoor kids’ play area just outside the cafe
  • Events: Weekly, family-friendly events are hosted at the cafe including trivia/bingo, tappy hour, and music adventure for toddlers
  • Getting there: Right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, so you can walk or bike in, or drive
  • Website: swamprabbitcafe.com

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I had heard many great things about Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery before I actually stepped foot inside the converted warehouse, where an assault on my senses took me to another world of blueberry scones, perfect lattes and an eye-opening array of fresh produce and baked goods. It’s like entering a little world of food perfection in the middle of Greenville – well, actually, in the middle of the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Stecca bread from Swamp Rabbit Cafe

Swamp Rabbit Grocery: Local Food

The Swamp Rabbit Café offers an incredible variety of local and fresh food and the owners obviously take great pains in finding the best products to offer customers.  Over the years, the café and grocery has expanded their space.  They have increased seating capacity in the café and now command an even more abundant and spacious grocery section.  Local sourcing is a top priority, with an emphasis on working with nearby farmers and food vendors to highlight fresh, locally grown and produced foods so customers are assured of its quality.

Plus, your dollars are going back into the local economy, so it’s a win-win for everyone. There are a variety of seasonal goods like apples, greens and vegetables plus refrigerators full of local meat, organic and sustainable dairy items, and even goat’s milk gelato. They also have a wall, yes, a wall, of nuts and seeds and a favorite from my own childhood – dried pineapples. Don’t miss “Fresh Fish Fridays” and “Thursisserie Thursdays” where local rotisserie chicken is available starting at 3pm. Also, seasonally, certain foods are celebrated like “strawberry festival” and “peach fest”.

Check their Facebook and website for deals as they often will post on social media their newest offerings. If you are a glutton for punishment, follow them on Instagram. The pictures of gorgeous food will have your mouth watering all day long. For a video tour and interview with one of the co-owners, Mary Walsh, see here.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe: Coffee, Snacks and More

After you get done perusing the grocery, head down the steps to the café side, it’s only a matter of deciding what you’d like to have from their offerings of coffee, muffins, scones, sandwiches, salads, and soups.

The scones are amazing – fluffy on the inside, crusty on the outside, and full of flavor. Why so delicious? The owners explain that they are so careful about what they bake with and only use “flour, evaporated cane juice, local free-range eggs, local milk, local butter, yeast.” The difference from other baked goods, like at a grocery store, is very noticeable.

If you are visiting for lunch, you have to give the turkey pesto sandwich a try. It is delicious, with the perfect balance of turkey, deliciously crafted basil pesto, all assembled on stecca (a long, thin italian bread that Swamp Rabbit Cafe is particularly known for). It is a go-to sandwich of mine on a regular basis. They also have gluten-free bread options if you need that. And, if you’re sticking around later, happy hour from 4-6pm offers pints for only $4.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe Play Area

Bring the Kids

The owners of Swamp Rabbit Café and Grocery not only have an eye, and palette, for quality coffee and food, but they also thought of the weary parents who are in need of respite. Just outside the café is a little fenced-in yard full of toys for the little ones to play with while mom and dad get their coffee and scone fix. It’s perfect for a Saturday morning to relax and let the kids get out some energy.

The Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery playyard.

Weekly Events

This cafe has also become a real local gathering spot with events for all ages throughout the week. Families with little ones can check out Music Adventure classes on Mondays for children ages 1–7, while adults can enjoy weekly trivia on Wednesdays and Music Bingo on Thursdays at the Coffee Bar. Happy hour is weekdays from 4-6pm with $4 pints. And, occasionally, Upstate Tap Connection brings baskets of tap shoes to borrow for a donation based “tappy hour” tap class just outside the coffee bar.

Special events and seasonal markets pop up throughout the year, too. Check the Swamp Rabbit Cafe events calendar for the latest schedule, details, and registration information before your visit.

Easily Accessible

The café is right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail so you can easily access it from there as well. I saw a bunch of families with their kids on bikes or in pull-along trailers stop in for a quick snack. If you take your car, there is plenty of parking.

Find the Swamp Rabbit Café at 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29611.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery Hours:
Open Daily: 7:30 am – 8 pm

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery FAQ

Where is Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery?

It’s at 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29611, right on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.

What are Swamp Rabbit Cafe’s hours?

The cafe is open seven days a week 7:30am-8pm.

Is Swamp Rabbit Cafe good for kids?

Yes. There’s an outdoor kids’ play area just outside the cafe, so little ones can play while grown-ups grab a coffee or a snack.

Can you get to Swamp Rabbit Cafe from the Swamp Rabbit Trail?

Yes. The cafe sits right on the trail, so it’s an easy stop if you’re biking or walking. You can also drive there.

These Restaurants in Greenville Are Open on Thanksgiving Day: Dine-in or Take-Out and Catering

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Looking for some restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Greenville, SC? Do you find cooking Thanksgiving dinner to be a little overwhelming? Honestly—preparing a Thanksgiving meal is no joke.  Making the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and various other side dishes can be hard and take a lot of time. Some families choose to totally skip it and go out for dinner or order in and pick up.

Our list has restaurants offering dine-in service, full take-out meals, and even restaurants where you can just grab a turkey or a few sides to supplement your own home-cooked meal. There are lots of great restaurant options for Thanksgiving in Greenville, SC to make your most delicious Thanksgiving dinner dreams come true.

Most of our local grocery stores are also offering Thanksgiving meals, or at least part of them, for pickup.

Thanksgiving Restaurants in Greenville, SC

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Where to dine in or order take-out on Thanksgiving in Greenville for 2026

Restaurant 17

10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest | 864.754.0283
If you’re looking for a feast, then look no future. Restaurant 17 will host a Thanksgiving feast with a carving station, a dessert station, and everything you can imagine for the perfect meal. They have seating times available at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm on Thursday, November 26. The buffet is $65 per person (not including tax, gratuity, or beverages), a 20% gratuity is added to all checks, and the regular a la carte menu will not be available that day. Make a reservation asap at 864.754.0283 or via OpenTable.

The Lazy Goat

170 River Place, Greenville | 864.679.5299
The restaurant will be serving a Thanksgiving family-style meal from 10 am – 6 pm. Call to reserve a table or do so online via OpenTable. The cost is $42/adults, $17/children 7 – 12, and those 6 and under dine for free.

Soby’s

207 South Main Street, Greenville | 864.232.7007
Soby’s reservations for Thanksgiving Day fill up quickly (if they are sold out, call and check for cancellations periodically before the big day).  For Thanksgiving 2026, they are serving their seasonal menu plus a traditional Thanksgiving plate, with reservations from 10 am – 6 pm.

Stella’s Southern Brasserie

340 Rocky Slope, Greenville | (864) 626-6900
Stella’s is offering a full Thanksgiving dinner for dine in or carry out. Reservations are recommended and the restaurant will be open from 11 am – 4 pm . If you decide to do pick up – you must pick up your order by November 25th, 2026.

Up on the Roof

250 Riverplace, Greenville | 864.242.4000
Up on the Roof is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am – 10 pm and throwing out the turkey. Grab your favorite rooftop restaurant bites and a cocktail. (And if you really want a little turkey, you can snag one of their wild turkey bourbon shots). Cheers. Reservations requested.

The Nose Dive

116 S Main Street, Greenville | 864.373.7300
The Nose Dive takes Thanksgiving Day reservations for 11 am to 4 pm, offering their Autumn Dinner menu of Urban Comfort food plus a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Plate.

Tavola

620 Bridgeway Blvd, Simpsonville | 864-319-4648
Celebrate Thanksgiving this year at Tavola! Tavola will be open on Thursday, November 26 from 11:00am – 4:00pm, serving a family-style menu featuring Italian inspired holiday fare. Pricing is $44/adults, $17/children 7 – 12 and those  6 and under are complimentary. They also have our children’s menu available on request.

Halls Chophouse

550 South Main Street, Greenville | 864.335.4200
Halls Chophouse will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 7 pm. Halls has a special dine-in Thanksgiving day a la carte menu. Make your reservation today! You can also grab a to-go meal with all the trimmings.

Rôtie By Stella’s

1103 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville | 864.780.9161
They have Thanksgiving covered this year! Join in from 11 AM–4 PM for a special holiday menu, all your favorite people around the table, and a little extra reason to celebrate.

Sullivan’s Metropolitan Grill

208 South Main Street, Anderson, SC | 864.226.8945
Sullivan’s offers a Thanksgiving buffet. Call and reserve your table!

Roost

220 North Main Street, Greenville | 864.298.2424
Roost offers a fully loaded buffet for your Thanksgiving feast, with everything you can imagine, from 10 am – 5:30 pm.

BrickTop’s

1 North Main Street, Ste. H, Greenville | 864.794.3830
BrickTop’s in Greenville will be offering a full Thanksgiving carry-out meal. You can choose a Roast Turkey Dinner or a Prime Rib Dinner Each meal includes a house salad, whipped potatoes, corn, stuffing, and rolls. If you need more side dishes they are available as add-ons. Order deadline is Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 at 5 pm.

Patterson Kitchen + Bar

120 Halston Avenue, Greenville | 864.509.6484
NOTE: 2026 Thanksgiving details have not been posted yet.
Make reservations at Patterson Kitchen + Bar for a special Thanksgiving dinner experience. The restaurant is accepting reservations from 3 – 7 pm. They’re also offering a to-go menu featuring a whole roasted turkey with natural turkey gravy OR spiral ham with bourbon apple jus, a variety of sides including challah bread stuffing and brown butter roasted cauliflower, and desserts. The to-go meals are $255 and serve up to 6 people. Call 864-509-6484 to order.

CityRange Steakhouse

615 Haywood Road, Greenville | 864.286.9018
NOTE: 2026 Thanksgiving details have not been posted yet. CityRange will be open from 11 am – 4 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are needed. You can also order your Thanksgiving Feast to go. Options include ham or turkey with glaze and mashed potatoes or sweet potato mash, creamed corn, orange cranberry relish, pumpkin praline cheesecake, and chocolate torte. Meals serve a family of 4.

Maestro’s Bistro and Dinner Club

104 S. Main Street, Greenville | 864.248.0702
NOTE: 2026 Thanksgiving details have not been posted yet.
Make your reservations soon, because Maestro’s Bistro’s Thanksgiving Day meal fills up quickly. They offer traditional roasted turkey or fried turkey as their main proteins, with sides such as garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, and many more sides to choose from. Their full menu is also available if you’re looking for a meal that ventures outside of traditional favorites. Plates are $52 per person.

Stax’s Drake House

511 North Howard Avenue, Landrum | 864.457.2533
NOTE: 2026 Thanksgiving details have not been posted yet.
Stax’s Drake House will serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11 am to 3:30 pm.

National Chains open on Thanksgiving 2026

California Dreaming

40 Beacon Drive, Greenville | 864.234.9000
A huge Thanksgiving menu is being offered at California Dreaming with Thanksgiving Dinner including Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Pecan Praline Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans and Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Southern Herb Stuffing, and more – $30.95 | $15.95/Kids. They open at 10:30 am on Thanksgiving Day, and you can also preorder Thanksgiving Dinner To Go. Call to make reservations.

Ruths Chris Steakhouse

Greenville, SC
The famous steakhouse is serving a Thanksgiving dinner where guests can choose between a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, complete with slow-roasted turkey and a signature side item of your choice like garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, or creamed spinach, plus pumpkin cheesecake, or ordering from their regular menu. Both Greenville locations are participating. Thanksgiving dinner starts at $49/Adults – $20/Kids. They’re also offering a Thanksgiving Feast To-Go for $196 that serves 4; order by 6 pm on Friday, November 20, for pickup Wednesday, November 25 from 4 – 6 pm or Thanksgiving Day from 9:30 – 11:30 am.

Cracker Barrel

Greenville & Spartanburg, SC
Cracker Barrel is open on Thanksgiving Day and serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal in their dining rooms starting at 11 am. You can also order a Heat & Serve meal online, with a Feast that serves 8-10 people or a Family Dinner that serves 4-6, for pickup November 21-29.

Where to Get a Turkey, Sides, or Catered Thanksgiving Meal 2026

The restaurants below are offering catered meals or individual pieces of a meal like a smoked turkey or delicious sides and desserts. Use them to supplement your home-cooked meal and make the meal preparations a little easier!

Larkins

Greenville, SC
Larkins offers a Thanksgiving Take & Bake Kit, complete with all the classics. The kit has 7 lbs of turkey breast, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, four cheese mac, whipped potatoes, sweet potato casserole and pecan praline topping, cornbread stuffing, green beans, rolls, and apple cake! Yum! Each kit will feed 6-8 people comfortably, and costs $325 per kit.

Chophouse ’47

36 Beacon Drive, Greenville | 864.286.8700
Their Thanksgiving Feast To Go serves up to eight people and includes a whole roasted turkey (12-14 lbs.) and all the sides like cheese mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, praline-topped sweet potatoes, green beans almondine, gravy, cranberry sauce, and cornbread for $245. Must pick up between 10 am and 1 pm on Thanksgiving Day. Chophouse ’47 is also open for dine-in on Thanksgiving from noon – 8 pm.

Lewis Barbeque

214 Rutherford Street, Greenville | 864.513.6045
Preorder a delicious turkey breast, USDA Prime Beef brisket, and delicious sides like corn pudding and mac and cheese from Lewis Barbeque Greenville. Ordering opens October 17, and Thanksgiving pickup is November 23-25 from 11 am – 4 pm.

Bobby’s BBQ

1301 N. Main Street, Fountain Inn | 864.201.3148
Bobby’s has all the meats you could want for your Thanksgiving dinner! Preorders are open, and you can order whole turkey breast, whole briskets, port butts, and pans of your favorite side dishes. A whole turkey breast is $88, a half turkey breast is $40, and a whole brisket is $198. Pickup is Wednesday, November 25 from 11 am – 5 pm at their Fountain Inn pit room.

Table 301 Catering

68 Global Drive, Greenville (pickup location) | 864.271.8431
You can order your entire Thanksgiving meal or pick out what you need from Table 301. All items come fully cooked—all you have to do is reheat. Table 301 Catering To Go is available for Thanksgiving 2026 with online ordering; order by 2 pm on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2026. Pick up on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 between 8 AM and 5 PM or
Thursday, November 26, 2026 between 9 AM and Noon.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

205 Cedar Lane, Greenville | 864.255.3385
The Swamp Rabbit Cafe sells local Heritage and White Broad Breasted turkeys and ham every year, as well as delectable pies and sides. They have vegan and gluten-free options for sides as well! They almost always sell out so if you want something, order it quickly. Turkeys are not cooked.

Josey’s Chuckwagon

6001 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors | 864.655.4373
Offering a Holiday feast for 6 people at $87.99 or mix and match your own menu. All Thanksgiving orders must be picked up Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

Fountain Foods Market

Fountain Inn, SC | 864.408.9192
Fountain Foods Market is open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 am – 6 pm for a celebratory feast. They also offer a variety of Thanksgiving foods for you to take home. You can get a fully cooked smokey turkey, green bean casserole, broccoli and rice casserole, corn souffle, pumpkin pie, blackberry pie, pumpkin roll, and so much more! Call and place an order, or visit the market and place an order with a staff member.

Chef360

Chef360 catering is offering meals for 6-8 people that include turkey, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, greens, cornbread, and pumpkin pie. Add-ons are available. The 2026 Thanksgiving dinner is $229 and feeds 6-8, with pickup on Wednesday, November 25 from 12 – 6 pm.

White Wine and Butter

2299 East Gap Creek Road, Greer | 864.417.4106
If you are looking for a Thanksgiving feast to pick up, then White Wine and Butter has you covered. They offer a Cajun Fire Roasted Turkey ($110 for a whole bird that feeds up to 12), Cajun Fire Roasted Turkey Breast ($40), and a 48 oz. Tomahawk Steak ($125) as their protein options, with sides like mac & cheese, oyster crab dressing, cornbread dressing, gorgonzola mashed potatoes, and more. Pickup is Wednesday, November 25 from 11 am – 7 pm only, and orders are cold at pickup with reheat instructions provided. Preorder online.

Good to Go GVL

209 W Antrim Drive, Greenville | 864.283.0347
330 Scuffletown Rd Ste 101, Simpsonville | 864.236.1324
Good to Go GVL’s Thanksgiving menu includes the Good to Gobble Thanksgiving Feast, with boneless smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy, for $199 (serves 4-6) or $399 (serves 8-10). You can also order a boneless smoked turkey breast (from $40) and sides (from $8). Items may come frozen.

Ji-Roz

Greenville, SC
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with high-quality ingredients from Ji-Roz. You can pick up HOT and ready for your own oven on Thanksgiving Day from 10 am to 12 pm. They offer whole roasted turkey for $89, an abundance of sides like greek-style green beans, macaroni and cheese casserole, homemade cornbread dressing, and a lot more options. Their side platters feed 12. To order, visit their website, click “order”, choose Thanksgiving Day as your schedule, and scroll down to the bottom of the list until you see “Thanksgiving Menu”.

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

Greenville, SC
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack is offering Thanksgiving sides, appetizers, and desserts. You’ll find options like deviled eggs with candied bacon and pimento cheese dip, as well as mac and cheese, corn pudding, and collard greens. And don’t forget one of their desserts!

The Pantry by Emily’s Table

241 N Main St, Greenville | 864-766-9770
The Pantry has a take and bake menu featuring both gluten and dairy free.

Bucky’s BBQ

Greenville & Fountain Inn, SC
Bucky’s is a staple in the Greenville community, and its holiday menu does not disappoint. The holiday menu offers large pans of cornbread stuffing, green beans, mac and cheese, and sweet potato crunch. Their general menu has loads of meats and sides to purchase if you’re looking for additional items. You can find the holiday menu by clicking “order online” on their website, selecting the location, and then scrolling down. You can also call 864-329-0054 to order.

Fork & Plough

1629 East North Street, Greenville | 864.732.6802
Fork & Plough offers a full Thanksgiving meal for pickup complete with smoked turkey breast, and all the sides you could want. Place your order online for pickup.

Hub City Farmacy

Hub City Farmacy will make you a meal to feed either 3-4 people ($88) or 12-15 people ($265). You can also order family-size sides and a whole turkey.

Henry’s Smokehouse

Greenville, SC | 864.232.7774
They offer smoked fried turkeys, smoked turkeys, spiral hams, and lots of sides. Call for pricing and details.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

1025 Woodruff Road, Suite D115, Greenville | 864.704.1555
You can order your entire Thanksgiving Feast from Firebirds, with roasted brown turkey, honey-glazed ham, sides, and desserts. The package feeds 6 and is $160.

Moe’s Original BBQ

Greenville, SC | 864.520.1740
The holiday menu at Moe’s Original BBQ offers traditional smoked turkey, spiral sliced ham, and various sides. Call to order.

Joybird Bakeshop

308 Poplar St, Travelers Rest | 864.610.0368
Joybird is offering for preorder this year – Herb focaccia, half sheet or full sheet. Cinnamon rolls, a dozen. Assorted bakery boxes, for houseguests and the breakfast crowd. Salted chocolate chip cookies and Cheese danish. The last pickup before Thanksgiving is Wednesday, Nov 25, so order by Sunday, Nov 22.

Do you know of a restaurant offering Thanksgiving meals? Let us know in the comments!

Heading down to Columbia for the holiday? Don’t miss our list of restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in Columbia!

A Guide To Restaurants in Simpsonville, SC

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Are you looking for a restaurant near Simpsonville, SC? Whether you are looking for a restaurant for a specific meal or occasion, this guide can help. We also broke down our list into sections of Simpsonville due to it’s size.

Spread across the lower half of Greenville County, getting from one end of Simpsonville, South Carolina to the other can be time-consuming if you’re not familiar! Locals know to ask for more details when someone says, “Meet me in Simpsonville” because that could mean several different sides of town. We’ve sorted out our restaurant list into sections of Simpsonville: Fairview Road, Five Forks, Downtown Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn.

Where In Simpsonville, South Carolina Are You Headed?

There are three major areas within Simpsonville:

  • Downtown Simpsonville is precisely what it sounds like and includes a park, a cute open-air ice cream shop, and plenty of dining options.
  • The Five Forks area will be the Eastern end of Greenville’s busy Woodruff Road, and people forget that this is part of Simpsonville.
  • Lastly, the Fairview Road area is the Simpsonville central retail hub area. There’s a movie theatre, several shopping centers, and nearly every kind of dining option you can imagine.

Fountain Inn, SC: Not to be forgotten, but just outside of the Simpsonville border is Fountain Inn. This small town in Greenville County is just five and a half square miles and includes some of our favorite places to grab food.

Breakfast in Simpsonville

Scout’s Doughnuts – Downtown Simpsonville
Doughnuts and coffee from this Greenville doughnut shop, which now has a Simpsonville location at 109 SE Main St.

Maple Street Biscuit Company  – Five Forks
Delicious biscuit sandwiches, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and more are on the menu for breakfast. Come hungry because the portions are enormous! Go early because they can get swamped on the weekends.

Exchange Coffee Co. – Downtown Simpsonville
Exchange is a casual cafe in Simpsonville serving coffee, crepes, and baked goods for breakfast & lunch. They also are allergy friendly and serve some of the best gluten free allergen friendly treats we’ve eaten.

rack of glazed donuts

Lunch in Simpsonville

Uncle Bertos Burritos – Five Forks
A delicious spot to grab some authentic Mexican Food!

Henry’s Smokehouse – Downtown Simpsonville
Pull up a chair and enjoy some delicious BBQ!

Flock Shop Hot Chicken – Downtown Simpsonville
This Spartanburg hot chicken restaurant has a Simpsonville location at 129 N. Main St.

The Sheriff Burger – 1020 Northeast Main Street, Simpsonville
Delicious and unique fusion burgers that locals are loving.

Chef 21 Sushi Burger– Fairview Road
Specializing in sushi. It’s the only place you can order a sushi burger. They also serve ramen and other asian dishes. All incredibly flavorful.

Tacos at Uncle Bertos Burritos

Dinner in Simpsonville

Shortfields – Downtown Simpsonville
In business for over a decade, Shortfields serves everything from burgers and fries to grilled salmon. They also have a reasonably priced kid’s menu in addition to the extensive menu.

Golden Llama – Five Forks
Healthy and delicious Peruvian cuisine is an exotic way to enjoy dinner without offending the pickiest eaters in your family. Golden llama’s menu includes grilled meat dishes, salads, and more.

Lin’s Asian Cafe – Five Forks
The menu at Lin’s includes sushi, Chinese-American dishes, Thai cuisine, hibachi, and more! They also have several lunch specials that make them an excellent choice for that meal.

Vaughn’s Food Hall – Downtown Simpsonville
Check out our Kidding Around Review of the Warehouse at Vaughn’s, voted as a top date night spot in Greenville, and is also extremely family-friendly with space to play. This food hall-style space has something for everyone.

The Slice – Downtown Simpsonville
If you are looking for a New York pizza look no further. The Slice is an amazing thin crust pizza packed with flavor. They also serve pasta and a variety of Italian dishes.

Warehouse at Vaughn's
Backyard of the Vaughn’s Food Hall

Romantic Restaurants in Simpsonville

Stella’s Southern Bistro – Fairview Road
An area favorite, this southern bistro utilizes the local farmers to inspire the food on the menu.

Unterhausen – The Castle Cellar Pub – Downtown Simpsonville
This hidden gem of Simpsonville is tucked away in the basement of a castle. OK, maybe not a castle, but pretending is fun, right? Once you enter, you’ll forget that you didn’t cross a moat to get in—the intimate size of Unterhausen. The German beer and the delicious Bavarian food will have you wondering how it took you so long to discover this place.

Places With Delicious Food In Fountain Inn

Bobby’s BBQ & Seasonings
Learn more from Kidding Around – Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning in Fountain Inn, SC Will Have You Begging For Seconds.

Gio’s Bakery
Learn more from Kidding Around – Gio’s Pastry Shop: An Edible Trip To Italy Is Just Around The Corner in Fountain Inn, SC.

More spots to try out in Fountain Inn

A meal from Bobby's BBQ

Best For Young Kids

Vaughn’s Food Hall – Downtown Simpsonville
This food hall venue not only has a selection of different food vendors to order from (so everyone gets what they want), there is a large outdoor seating area with plenty of space for kids to run around.
The Bus Pizza | BingBi Sushi & Poke | Railside Tap Room | Dulce Heaven | The Jee-ro House | Bourbon & Barrels | Margaritas on Main | Latin Quarter

Bova Pizza – Five Forks
With a menu including brick oven pizzas, pasta dishes, and even chicken tenders, it’s the holy trinity of picky-eater options.

Ice Cream Station – Downtown Simpsonville
This walk-up ice cream shop is suitable for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages! Plus, they have Dole-Whip, for you Disney World fans!

Ice cream station in SImpsonville, SC

Best for Business

Exchange Coffee Co – Downtown Simpsonville
Enjoy an early morning meeting with coffee or a meal of crepes at the Exchange Coffee Co.

Budget Friendly

Coach House Family Restaurant – Fairview Road
This Greek/Diner-style restaurant has an extensive menu with an all-day breakfast menu, burgers, gyros, salads, seafood, and more. You’ll be hard-pressed not to find something you’re craving on this menu, and it’s all reasonably priced.

Take Out

Mei Mei House – Fairview Road
Chinese take-out is always a good idea! Mei Mei house has been in that location for over a decade, and locals love the food here!

Bring the Whole Crew to Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack in Greenville

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Think “hot chicken” means your kids can’t eat there? Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack on Laurens Road wants to clear something up: it’s only spicy if you want it to be.

The word “hot” is right there in the name, so plenty of families drive past assuming everything on the menu will set their mouths on fire. In reality, the heat is optional, and the menu goes far beyond Nashville-style hot chicken.

Thank you to Rocky’s Hot Chicken for sponsoring this article.

A Southern scratch kitchen first

Rocky’s is a Southern scratch kitchen before it’s anything else. Everything is prepped fresh daily and put together in-house, and the team takes real pride in getting it right the same way every single time. Consistency matters to them, and it shows.

Fried tenders are the runaway favorite, but the menu also includes bone-in thighs and legs, rotisserie chicken, chicken salad, and a chicken pot pie that regulars rave about. There’s even a honey-style option with lemon pepper for anyone who likes a little sweet with their heat.

One detail that tells you how seriously they take the food: wings are served whole, not split into drums and flats. Once you separate a wing, the natural juices escape. Keeping it whole keeps it moist. That’s the kind of thinking that goes into every plate.

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How the heat actually works

Here’s what makes Rocky’s different from a lot of hot chicken spots. There’s no sauce on the side, and nothing is drowning in a tub of oil. Instead, spice is built to order using what they call a painting system. The chicken starts with no spice, then moves to mild with a dry rub, and the heat gets painted on at the level you choose.

For families, that means a ‘no spice’ order is truly mild. Kids can have the same tenders you’re eating without a single tear. Adults who want to test their limits can climb the scale. Everyone eats from the same kitchen, and nobody has to compromise.

Kid-friendly and allergy-aware

Rocky’s has a kids’ menu with fried tenders and legs, plus a grilled option for little ones who aren’t in a fried mood. Gluten-free options are available, and the kitchen fries in soy oil, which is worth knowing if you’re managing allergies at your table.

Sides are where Southern comfort really lands. Mashed potatoes, collard greens, green beans, coleslaw, fries, pickles, and a garden salad are all on the list, along with celery and carrots for the kids who want something crunchy and cool. Want to turn your tenders into chicken and waffles? Add a waffle on the side.

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The sauces (and the pudding)

Ranch is still the undisputed favorite here, but it comes with a Rocky’s twist. Their zippy ranch is house-made with a spice pack folded in, and the bleu cheese gets the same treatment. Every sauce is made in the building.

Save room for the banana pudding. It’s creamy, house-made, and the kind of dessert that gets ordered “for the kids” and quietly finished by the grown-ups.

Catering, parties, and the coop

If you’re feeding a crowd, Rocky’s does family-style catering for private parties, sporting events, team dinners, and more. Platters are available, and you can also order through EZCater. A 48-hour heads-up is best, but they can sometimes accommodate shorter notice, so it never hurts to ask. Catering can be ordered as buffet-style, platters, or as individually packed meals depending on what your event needs.

Looking for a spot to host a birthday, a team celebration, or a family get-together? Rocky’s has a patio available for rental, plus a private space they call “the coop.” For $50, the garage door comes down and the space is yours. Private pricing is available, so reach out to the restaurant directly to plan your event.

Plan your visit

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

420 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC 29607
864.999.3433
rockyshotchickenshack.com

Order mild for the kids, turn up the heat for yourself, and don’t skip the banana pudding.


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