Soby's

4.8

9208 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Soby’s New South Cuisine is an eclectic blend of contemporary continental cuisine infused with traditional Southern ingredients, transforming old favorites into something fresh and new. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Greenville, in a renovated cotton mill built in the 1800s. The atmosphere is warm and energetic and the staff is well-trained to provide a fantastic dining experience for all of our guests. In addition, the wine list offers more than 500 selections and is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner regular.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(864) 232-7007
Website
http://www.sobys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kyle Swartzendruber
Catering
Table 301 Catering offers full service off-site catering with custom tailored menus for events of any type or size, from developing themes and planning menus to securing rentals, set up and staffing.
Private party facilities
With 6,100 square feet of space, Soby’s is the perfect place to host your event. Soby’s can seat parties up to 100 on the semi-private Mezzanine level with the option for limited menus or ala carte ordering. For completely private events, The Loft at Soby’s can accommodate groups from 20 – 100.

Location
207 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
Neighborhood
Greenville
Cross street
East Court St.
Parking details
Soby's offers valet parking. The service is complimentary and tipping is at the discretion of the guest.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Meat & Artisan Cheese Board$15.00
Preserves, Marcona Almonds, Grilled Bread
Roasted Carrot Hummus$8.00
Vegetable Crudites, Crispy Pita, EVOO
Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00
Tomato Sauce, Roasted Shallot Tartar Sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00
Blackened Green Beans, Pimento Cheese Fondue
Seared Scallops$16.00
Icebox Cucumber Tomato Salad, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spicy Pimento Cheese$7.00
Crispy Pita, Pickled Okra
Roasted Bone Marrow$15.00
Aligot Potatoes, Lemon Garlic Crumble, Grilled Bread

Soups & Salads

Soby's She Crab Soup$8.00
Aged Sherry, Crab Roe
Caesar Salad$9.00
Romaine Lettuce, Shaved Chapel Hill Creamery Calvander, Cornbread Croutons
Local Berry Salad$9.00
Local Greens, Local Mixed Berries, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Sunflower Seeds, Green Goddess Dressing
Iceberg Wedge$9.00
Clemson Blue Cheese Dressing, Tomato Confit, Crispy Bacon

Entrees

Items can be added to any entrée or salad: Add 6 Shrimp – $11; Add 1 Crab Cake – $12

Pan Roasted Corvina$31.00
Crawfish Gumbo, Steamed Rice, Herb Cream
Shrimp and Grits$25.00
Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham, Roasted Tomatoes, Anson Mills Grits
Crab Cakes$28.00
Sweet Corn Maque Choux, Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Remoulade
Fried Chicken$24.00
Hot Honey, Mac and Cheese, Haricot Verts
Grilled 60 South Salmon*$33.00
Steamed Rice, Green Onions, Grilled Carrots, Roasted Pepper Relish
Braised Beef Short Ribs$28.00
Sea Island Red Baked Peas, Roasted Poblano Slaw, Stolen Old No. 6 BBQ Sauce
Summer Vegetable Plate$19.00
Curated Local Vegetables, Grilled Carrots, Green Beans, Steamed Rice, Roasted Pepper Relish
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin*$25.00
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, Habanero Cream Sauce
Braveheart Filet Mignon*$39.00
Confit Potatoes with Raclette Fondue, Roasted Broccolini, Veal Demi

What 9,208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Contemporary American
South Carolina
Most Booked
Greenville
Best Overall
Greenville
Hot spot
Greenville
Great for outdoor dining
Greenville
Most Booked

Review summary

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Soby's offers an unforgettable dining experience in Greenville with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Highlights include "the best shrimp & grits," delicious crab cakes, and a superb wine selection. The restaurant's location on Main Street, charming ambiance, and friendly, attentive staff create a perfect setting for special occasions or casual dining.

9,208 Reviews

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Barbara
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Food was excellent. Service was great.
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Paul
Jacksonville7 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Soby’s never disappoints, but the quality of their cocktail mixers needs attention. Example, the ginger ale is always flat and weak. Considering the prices they ask you would think the quality would be better. Avoid any mixer than has carbonation. Food and service were great.
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Eric VIP
Oklahoma City50 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
During my recent business trip to town, I decided to treat the group of guys I was with to dinner at a place I’ve enjoyed before. This restaurant has always felt like the perfect spot for a night out, but unfortunately, our experience this time was a bit of a letdown. While the service wasn’t terrible, it definitely didn’t meet the expectations you'd have for a restaurant of this caliber. From the appetizers to the main courses, the food was just okay. I ordered the lamb, prepared medium rare, but it arrived rare—definitely not what I was hoping for. It wasn’t until much later that someone checked on us, and by then, it was too late to address any issues. They kindly comped some desserts as a gesture, but overall, the food just didn’t impress. On the plus side, they were able to accommodate a change to our reservation time quickly upon our arrival. I suspect it was just an off night, but it’s disappointing nonetheless. I’m hoping for a better experience next time I'm in town; I’d love to reclaim that great dining experience I remember!
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Sara VIP
Charleston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time and were not rushed. We will go back again!
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Ulrich
Charleston7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went there to have a birthday dinner. It was great!
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Gregory VIP
E. Tennessee69 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress and meal was simply the best! Second to none! Outstanding
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Jon
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, cleanliness, atmosphere, menu, flavor and simply one of the finest restaurants in downtown Greenville.
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Gigi
Charleston12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chuck was great. He was attentive. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Soby’s! We drive down at least once a year to experience their cozy upscale ambiance, incredible service, and shrimp and grits! Chloé is an incredible waitress and we are always so excited when we get her! The food is always top notch and consistent. We have loved everything we have tried!
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AmyR
Charleston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent as it always is and always has been. Our server was top shelf—as was the bar staff where we had cocktails before our reservation. Soby’s is a downtown Greenville icon you can always count on to deliver an excellent dining experience year after year.
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FAQs

Soby's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 232-7007.

Soby's is rated 4.8 stars by 9208 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 14, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

207 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

Additional information

Cross street
East Court St.
Neighborhood
Greenville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Soby's offers valet parking. The service is complimentary and tipping is at the discretion of the guest.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Swartzendruber
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sobys.com/
Phone number
(864) 232-7007
Catering
Table 301 Catering offers full service off-site catering with custom tailored menus for events of any type or size, from developing themes and planning menus to securing rentals, set up and staffing.
Private party facilities
With 6,100 square feet of space, Soby’s is the perfect place to host your event. Soby’s can seat parties up to 100 on the semi-private Mezzanine level with the option for limited menus or ala carte ordering. For completely private events, The Loft at Soby’s can accommodate groups from 20 – 100.

Soby's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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The Loft at Soby's

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Southern Taste

Meat & Artisan Cheese Board$15.00

Roasted Carrot Hummus$8.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00

Seared Scallops$16.00

Spicy Pimento Cheese$7.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$15.00

Soups & Salads

Soby's She Crab Soup$8.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Local Berry Salad$9.00

Iceberg Wedge$9.00

Entrees

Pan Roasted Corvina$31.00

Shrimp and Grits$25.00

Crab Cakes$28.00

Fried Chicken$24.00

Grilled 60 South Salmon*$33.00

Braised Beef Short Ribs$28.00

Summer Vegetable Plate$19.00

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin*$25.00

Braveheart Filet Mignon*$39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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