Looking for a farm-to-table restaurant in Greenville, SC or the Upstate? Believe it or not, Greenville County has more than one thousand restaurants! If your family aims to support local businesses and farms, consider visiting a farm-to-table restaurant that relies on locally-sourced ingredients. There are now so many in the area that making a choice can be a bit overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of farm-to-table restaurants in Greenville, SC for you.

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Finding Farm-to-Table Restaurants In The Upstate

While chain and fast-food restaurants offer convenience and prices that can be hard to beat, an increasing number of families have an interest in enjoying locally-grown foods. The reasons for doing so are many.

• It supports local farms.
• Food is farmed at its peak and has a shorter travel time from farm to table, ensuring freshness of ingredients.
• It can also be fun to eat foods that are grown seasonally and reveal a chef’s creative flair.

The popularity of local farmers markets tells us that support for local farms is here to stay and an increasing number of Upstate restaurants understand the appeal. In turn, the number of restaurants that celebrate the farm-to-table ethos continues to increase in the Upstate.

So, if you’re curious to see which to choose first, we have a list of places for you! 

The Anchorage

586 Perry Ave, Greenville, SC 29611 | 864.219.3082
Located in the village of West Greenville, The Anchorage is committed to serving small plates, craft cocktails & beer, and wine. They pride themselves on offering a “unique dining experience.” In 2018, The James Beard Foundation recognized them as a Semi-Finalist for Best New Restaurant! Choose from dishes like Rock Shrimp, Slow Cooked Short Rib, Tahini Hummus, and more!

The Cook’s Station

515 Buncombe Street, Greenville, 29601 | 864.250.0091
The Cook Station includes a cafe, wine bar, and market, in addition to an education kitchen, retail space, and appliance showroom. The cafe’s menu includes breakfast items, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads.  In addition to pantry items, the market area offers several grab-and-go items. You can also build your own charcuterie board from a selection of locally-sourced meats and cheeses.

Golden Brown & Delicious (GB&D)

147 Welborn St Suite B1, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864.608.9513
Don’t get me started about the fries & chicken sandwich at GB&D! They’re both crispy & taste fresh. Well, actually, everything is fresh. Their noodles are handmade & they serve local beef! They source many of their ingredients locally, so their menu is ever-changing. Try their Shrimp & Grits, Tomato & Avocado sandwich, Fish Burger or even their Just Beet Salad! To keep up with their latest offerings, be sure to follow them on Instagram. GB&D is located in The Commons, along with other local favorites like Automatic Taco, The Community Tap, SC Bakeroom, and Methodical Coffee.

Farm Fresh Fast

860 S. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864.518.1978
The folks at Farm Fresh Fast pride themselves on the relationships they’ve built with the farms they source their food from. They’re part of the growth movement “farm to table.” They offer vegan, vegetarian as well as options for carnivores. Some of their dishes include Vegan “Chicken Bacon” Ranch Wrap, Apple Harvest Salad, Toasted Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, and so much more!

Farmhouse Tacos

164 S. Main Street, Travelers Rest, 29690 | 864.610.0586
Farmhouse Tacos is proud of the dozens of local farms from which it sources its ingredients and a chalkboard at the restaurant proudly tells you where your meal’s ingredients comes from. Their menu includes a stunning array of tacos. My mind is on their Alabama Street taco, the Smokehouse Brisket taco, and the Nashville Hot Chicken taco.

Fireforge Crafted Beer

311 E. Washington Street, Greenville, 29601 | 864.300.4809
Located in downtown Greenville, Fireforge Crafted Beer‘s kitchen churns out small bites, shareable snacks, meals and even desserts that rely on locally-sourced ingredients as much as possible. Right now, I really want to order the Where’s Waldorf? sammie. I will follow it with the Cheesecake of the Week. Cheesecake is my love language.

Fork and Plough

1629 E. North Street, Greenville, 29607 | 864.609.4249
Located in the historic Overbrook neighborhood, Fork and Plough is what happens when two farmers and a chef collaborate. Plus it’s not just a restaurant: If you need a quick yummy meal their market and butcher counter has everything you need! Just last week, I nabbed a Shepherd’s Pie, a few slices of sweet potato cake, and a pack of adult beverages to go–all of which were delicious! Each time I go to Fork and Plough, I find some of my favorite comfort foods. My first time there involved a particularly good experience with a soft-shelled crab. Right now, their Baked Lobster Savannah is calling my name!

The Kennedy

221 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, 29306 | 864.586.5554
The Kennedy keeps popping up on my radar and, after looking over their menu, I need to treat myself and make this happen. Duck Confit and Pork Shank aren’t often on the menu in my home and I’d delight in someone else making this for me! In addition to large plates like these, The Kennedy offers plates for sharing, sandwiches, salads, several sides, and desserts. The Kennedy is in downtown Spartanburg, about 30 minutes from Greenville.

The Lazy Goat

170 River Place, Greenville, 29601 | 864.679.5299
The Lazy Goat is an old favorite of mine. Visions of their fried goat cheese and Moroccan Lamb dance in my head. The globally-inspired menu includes small plates, pizzas, large plates, and family-style meals. With desserts like Orange Blossom Ice Cream and apple bread pudding on the menu, you should leave room for dessert!

Southside Smokehouse

726 S. Howard Avenue, Landrum, 29356 | 864.457.4581
Located about 40 minutes from Greenville, Southside Smokehouse‘s menu is all about Southern comfort food, such as barbecue and several Cajun and Creole dishes. And, y’all, their daily specials make me want to get in the car right now and include things like Chicken & Waffle Fries and Smoked Pork Nachos. The chef relies on vegetables from farms around Landrum, Tryon, and Columbus whenever possible.  

Topsoil Kitchen & Market

13 S. Main Street, Travelers Rest, 29690 | 864.400.5424
Topsoil Kitchen & Market is located in Travelers Rest, and uses local ingredients while serving homemade bread, which is made in house every day. They offer plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes as well as dishes for omnivores. With dishes such as Ramen, Fried Rice Bowl, Local Grass-fed, it will not disappoint!

Roost

220 North Main Street, Greenville | 864.298.2424
Roost is no newbie to Greenville, SC. It’s been here for a while and is known for its Southern, farm-to-table food. Roost is located on Noma Plaza in downtown Greenville and uses fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. They serve a breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner. They also have good happy hour deals and this is a great place to gather with your friends and family, especially when you’re able to hear the sounds from live music events happening in the plaza.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville | 864.255.3385
Located right off the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery is another local favorite farm-to-table restaurant and market in one. At least half of their food offerings are sourced from within 150 miles of Greenville. It’s a great place to bring kids, too. Over the years they’ve expanded their building and land to include more indoor and outdoor spaces. Be sure to read our full guide to visiting the little world of food perfection that is the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery.

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