Greenville Restaurant Week 2024 expanding to Anderson. What to know and where to go

A.J. Jackson, Greenville News
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From casual to formal dining, Greenville Restaurant Week 2024 will go through Jan. 21, with more than 50 food establishments offering discounted menu items to promote the many tastes within the Upstate.

The 11-day event started on Jan. 11 and is presented by The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA), which will offer discounts on brunch, lunch and dinner. Food options include seasonal proteins and rootsy vegetables ranging between $5-to-$70 depending on the restaurant and courses offered.

In the 14th annual statewide Restaurant Week, a handful of additional new restaurants, including The Walkabout and Connor Flynn's join the festivities. Also, five eateries in Anderson County are now part of an added 50-mile radius from downtown Greenville.

"We were approached by the city of Anderson and Greenville restaurant owners about bringing them aboard, and we've got an appetite for them," said Lenza Jolley, vice president of membership and development of The SCRLA. "After the holidays, people are practicing New Year's resolutions, being budget conscious, and have health goals, so this is a way to draw people out to our local restaurant scene."

Participants can expect vegan, gluten-free, and more health-sensitive options. Menus are available on the Greenville Dining Week website.

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List of participating restaurants in Greenville/Anderson Restaurant Week 2024

Woodruff/Haywood Road: Babas Indian Mediterranean Restaurant, Carolina Ale House, CityRange Steakhouse Grill, Dave & Buster's, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Grill Marks, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Otto Izakaya, Persis Biryani Indian Grill, The Melting Pot, The Vista Restaurant & Bar.

Downtown Greenville Area: Abanico Tapas Bar, Basil Thai Cuisine (Greenville), Between The Trees, Bonjour Main, CAMP Modern American Eatery, Cantina 76 (Greenville), Carolina Ale House, Chef 21 Sushi Burger & Korean BBQ, Clayton's Deli, Conner Flynn's Public House, Fork & Plough, Grill Marks, Hall's Chophouse, Jianna, Larkin's at Camperdown, LaRue Fine Chocolate, Limoncello, Maestro's Bistro & Dinner Club, Nose Dive, Passerelle Bistro, Rick Erwin's West End Grille, Roost Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Scoundrel, Soby's, Southern Culture Kitchen and Bar, The Bellwether, The Cook's Station, The Lazy Goat, Topsoil Kitchen & Market, Tupelo Honey Café, UP on the Roof, Urban Wren, Willy Taco.

This is Maestro's Bistro & Dinner Club in downtown Greenville on March 24, 2023.
This is Maestro's Bistro & Dinner Club in downtown Greenville on March 24, 2023.

Roper Mountain: Rick Erwin's Grille (Eastside), Ruth's Chris Steak House, Stella's Southern Brasserie; Simpsonville: Chef 21, Stella's Southern Bistro; Traveler's Rest/Cherrydale: Restaurant 17; Clemson: Rick Erwin's Grille; Boiling Springs: Willy Taco.

Anderson: Fuddruckers, McGee's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Pompous Pig, The Bradbury Bistro, UP on the Roof.

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Greenville Restaurant Week, presented by The SC Restaurant & Lodging Association, takes place from Jan. 11 to 21 in Greenville and Anderson Counties.
Greenville Restaurant Week, presented by The SC Restaurant & Lodging Association, takes place from Jan. 11 to 21 in Greenville and Anderson Counties.

Best practices, tips for dining out during Greenville/Anderson Restaurant Week 2024

  • Always plan and make reservations because many Upstate residents are planning to dine out during this period.

  • Be mindful of what restaurants offer under Restaurant Week deals, and check the website or call to ensure the deals are accurate and still available.

  • Practice patience with the hospitality staff because shortages, capacity and other in-house issues may cause a delay in service.

Reader's Note: Thank you for your continued support and readership of The Greenville News' food & dining coverage. As we continue to develop relationships, taste test and tell truthful stories on food & dining in Greenville, we encourage our readers to reach out via e-mail (ajackson@gannett.com), phone (864-298-4038) and social media (@ajhappened) with topics to cover, places to eat, and interesting food finds within the Upstate.

– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and downtown culture for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on X (formally Twitter) @ajhappened.

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