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    Soby's

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    1,574 reviews
    #10 of 707 Restaurants in Greenville
    $$ - $$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    207 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2831
    +1 864-232-7007
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    4.5 1,574 reviews
    #10 of 707 Restaurants in Greenville
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    ... the braised beef short ribs, the she crab soup, and the oyster pie.... and grits, short ribs, steak, fish, pimento cheese app- all are delicious.
    Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
    Sat in the bar areaCool vibe, good food

    Location and contact

    207 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2831
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    +1 864-232-7007

    Menu

    SOUTHERN TASTE​
    5
    deviled eggs
    spiced yolk, herbs, crispy pancetta
    12
    shrimp and lobster lettuce wrap
    bibb lettuce, shaved red onion, tarrago, buttered croutons
    10
    bacon mac & cheese
    beller’s bacon, beecher’s flagship cheddar, penne pasta
    8
    fried atlantic calamari
    pumpkin seed pesto, romano cheese
    8
    fried green tomatoes
    blackened haricot verts, pimento cheese fondue, crispy carrots
    5
    mixed marinated olives and sea salted almonds
    6
    spicy pimento cheese
    pita, crudites
    10
    steamed mussels
    roasted garlic, tomatoes, cilantro butter, crispy bread
    8
    new south spring rolls
    smoked chicken, collard green, spicy sorghum kentuckyaki sauce
    12
    st. stephens, four fat fowl, ny
    SOUPS & SALADS​
    8
    soby’s she crab soup
    sherry, crab roe
    8
    butternut squash soup
    va maple creme fraiche
    7
    blt wedge
    iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes
    7
    caesar salad
    romaine lettuce, asaigo crisp, caesar dressing
    7
    spinach salad
    applewood smoked bacon ranch dressing, blue cheese, dried cranberries, shaved country ham
    7
    kale salad
    parsley, red onions, shaved radishes, cane syrup vinaigrette, benne seeds
    ENTREES​
    23
    antebellum shrimp and grits
    tennessee country sausage, tomatoes, congaree milling company hominy grits, crusty bread
    26
    crab cakes
    sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, haricot verts, remoulade
    23
    bacon wrapped pork tenderloin
    applewood​ smoked bacon, mashed potatoes, broccolini, habanero butter sauce
    22
    crispy fried chicken
    braised collard greens, mac and cheese, black pepper honey
    22
    grilled salmon
    carolina gold rice middlins, haricot verts, citrus pepper jelly
    25
    old south fish fry
    shrimp, oysters, flounder, malt vinegar herb slaw, crispy confit potatoes, fish camp tartar sauce
    24
    roasted duck breast
    slow roasted farro butternut squash ragout, braised red cabbage, apple cider gastrique
    27
    braised beef short rib
    Sweet potato puree, Brussels sprouts, smoked jalapeno pumpkin BBQ sauce
    31
    grilled filet mignon
    creamy​ potatoes, roasted garlic kale, bacon marrow jus
    18
    a plate of southern vegetables
    Braised red cabbage, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, roasted garlic kale, clabber cream cream cornbread muffin
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    Soby's New South Cuisine is a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern ingredients. The restaurant opened in 1997 and is housed in the warm environment of a renovated, century-old building and has a mezzanine level that can accommodate large parties ordering a la carte. Starting with fresh, seasonal ingredients, our chefs transform Southern favorites into something comfortable and fresh. The wine list is a consistent winner of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast awards. Signature dishes include Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, and Crab Cakes Remoulade.
    PRICE RANGE
    $20 - $55
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Pleased!

    This was a 1st time visit after hearing about this restaurant for years. Very popular and busy, but we got in right away at 6:00 on a Saturday night. Service was great. Unique appetizers large enough to share or eat as a meal. Appetizers ranged...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank wewjaw
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Great location, great food!

    We have been here a few times and it has been consistently good. The first time we sat at a high top by the window in the bar area and really enjoyed this as we could people watch :-). The second time we dined in...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Y9753TWlisab
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    A Must if in Greenville!

    Have tried to eat here a couple times, but it has always been booked. Finally got in and It was mouth-watering! Got the Southern Summer Marguerita. Made with a pressed fruit and it was fabulous! Loved the tiny biscuits they brought as we ordered. My...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank argvol
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Excellent dinner and great craft cocktails!

    I joined a client and his wife for dinner here in May. Started at the bar with a rye old fashioned--perfectly crafted. We moved to dinner and I had the short rib--wonderfully cooked and everyone was raving about their food. Atmosphere was great--service was spot...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank buckhall
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    An excellent dinner before going to the Peace Center

    Since we were seeing an 8 PM performance at the Peace Center, I booked a 6 PM dinner reservation for 4 of us, and all worked out perfectly. Three of us had the crab cakes, one had the shrimp and grits. I also had the...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Stucolco
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Best food and service there is

    I’ve been to Soby’s 3-4x and every time I love it more. I would drive the 12 hours from my front door to their restaurant just for the fried green tomatoes and braised short rib. The pork tenderloin and chicken are also amazing. The atmosphere...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank Authenticallyme
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
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    Our last visit to Soby’s was an early pre-theatre dinner. As always the service was gracious and the food was excellent. We were in and out with time to spare even though we ordered cocktails from the creative menu, plus appetizers and entrees. The bacon...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank RON T
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Excellent Meal

    We had an excellent meal here for dinner. We were seated by a sweet woman who talked to us for a few minutes about where we were from and welcoming us to Greenville. I ordered shrimp and grits which were the best I have ever...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Eaglepack
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Good Food & Nice Patio

    We had a delicious meal featuring upscale southern goodies. The shrimp and grits were delicious as were the crab cakes. Sitting on the patio was great for people watching on main street. (Dogs are allowed on the patio so if that's an issue ask to...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank cindylouking
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful experience

    We went here in January for part of our Girls Retreat...it was wonderful. From the service to the atmosphere to the food...superb! All of us ladies said we were coming back & bringing our husbands! You can't go wrong having a meal here

    Date of visit: January 2019
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    July 21, 2018|
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    Response from YOUNGSR0 | Reviewed this property |
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    May 13, 2018|
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    Response from Lynda K | Reviewed this property |
    Absolutely, bar area could be a little noisy... but if you sit upstairs you'd be fine - you'd just have to keep toddlers away from the stair/railings
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