If you’re visiting the Festival of Flowers in Greenwood, South Carolina, you’re going to get hungry! If you’re staying downtown, there’s plenty of restaurants in walking distance. When we visited we asked locals for some of their favorite places to visit in the downtown area. We came away with a list of restaurants to try. Here are some of the top local picks for Good Eats in Downtown Greenwood, South Carolina.
Good Eats in Downtown Greenwood
During my stay in Greenwood, I was able to try these restaurants and found they lived up to the expectations I was given. Try any of the restaurants and you won’t walk away hungry or disappointed!
*1. T. W. Boon’s– Located at 405 Main Street, this family owned restaurant is approximately a two to three-minute walk if you’re staying at the Inn on the Square. We visited on a Friday night and were seated and served quickly. The server was happy to provide suggestions when we asked for the most popular options. I tried the Blackened Shrimp skewers, served on a bed of rice, and served with a side of my choice, and a choice of salad or soup of the day. I had the salad and my friend chose the soup, a delicious creamy Shrimp bisque. The prices are reasonable-the most expensive entree is $12.99 for the Shrimp and Grits- and each entree contains plenty of food. There’s live entertainment on the weekends too. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM and closed on Sundays.
*2. The Mill House– Located on a side street of downtown Greenwood, this place is hopping! Known as a home of “brick oven pizza and Good Times brewing,” we visited on a Saturday and the restaurant was packed. We were asked if we minded waiting, and although they told us there was a 20 minute maximum wait time during our visit, we were seated much sooner. Our waitress was helpful, answering our questions on food allergies, and making sure our to-go order for later arrived promptly before we finished our meal. I chose the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, a heaping mound of spaghetti with a rustic marinara sauce topped with juicy meatballs and served with thick, crusty French bread.
Another dish I sampled was the Antipasto Salad. If you think salad isn’t filling you haven’t tried this one! It’s stuffed with 3 types of meat; ham, salami, and pepperoni, and topped with an array of veggies including grape tomatoes, white onions, green bell peppers, cucumber, black olives, and banana peppers, then a mound of feta or fresh mozzarella cheese. It’s a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s easily enough for two. You can find the Mill House at 237 Maxwell Avenue. They’re open every day and their hours are Monday through Thursday from 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 PM, and they serve a Sunday Brunch from 11 am until 2 pm before resuming their regular menu until 10 pm. This restaurant is a locally owned family business and is a short walk from The Inn on the Square.
*3. The Carriage House-Breakfast at the Carriage House Restaurant, which is located inside The Inn on the Square, is served daily from 6:30 am until 10 am and it is delicious. The menu includes a choice of four of the following items: Pancakes, French Toast, Corned Beef Hash, Eggs (prepared anyway), Fresh Fruit, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage, and Sausage Gravy, along with either biscuits or toast. Drink choices include either coffee, tea, and orange juice. Breakfast is included in the price of the room but is also open to the public for a charge of $10. During my stay at the Inn, I tried as many items on the breakfast menu as I could. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and the Brioche French toast was so good it made me sad I couldn’t eat all of it. Expect large portions with the meal. You won’t leave hungry. They also serve dinner from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday, and a Sunday Brunch from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
*4. The Fox and The Hound-also located inside The Inn on the Square, features a lounge menu available every night. I dined at The Fox and Hound on a Sunday night, trying the Ribeye Steak sandwich, served with a hefty portion of house fries and a pickle. The sandwich was delicious and the portions were large enough that I saved half of my sandwich for another meal. The bartender went above and beyond, patiently answering questions about menu items and allergy restrictions. When he didn’t know an answer, he checked with the chef. Be sure to check out their specials including “Saxy Wednesdays” with a guest saxophonist performs from 6-9 PM and special drink prices. The Inn on the Square is located at 104 Court Avenue East in downtown Greenwood.
Other Restaurants That Were Recommended
These were recommended by everyone I asked, but I didn’t get a chance to try them due to their hours and scheduling conflicts, but I definitely tried to visit!
*5. Southern Soul on Main– Located at 312 Main Street, this restaurant is in the heart of downtown and is a locally owned family business. While I was unable to visit, a friend of mine had lunch here during our visit and said it was “great tasting classic Southern Comfort food.” People brag about the peach cobbler, collard greens, and pork chops, including my friend, who insisted she wished she had their recipe for collard greens. The prices are very reasonable, with a meat and two vegetable plate plus a drink for $8.95. With a variety of comfort food options like Southern Soul Fried Chicken or Country Fried Steak, you’ll definitely get a taste of the South. Don’t want a big lunch? Try one of their sandwiches or burgers. They’re conveniently located at 312 Main Street from 11 AM until 8 PM.
*6. Kicker’s- This restaurant is said to be the “go to” place in downtown Greenwood for burgers. And not just the usual burgers either, they feature items like the Asian Fish burger with green cabbage slaw or the Moroccan Turkey Burger. Other items include wraps, salads, and a selection of appetizers. Located at 301 Maxwell Avenue, it’s an easy walk from the Inn on The Square. They are closed Saturday and open from 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday they are open for normal lunch hours and for dinner hours of 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Prices are reasonable and they’re family owned.
*7. Amish Oven – This is a classic meat and three diner with food prepared “just like grandma used to make.” Although not quite in walking distance, this was a seven-minute drive from downtown. The menu changes daily and features choices of meats, like pork chops or fried chicken, a choice of homestyle vegetables, and two Southern-style dessert choices. Lunch is served from 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Dinner is served from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM Thursday, and they are closed Saturday and Sunday. Prices seemed to be very reasonable and people kept telling me about the family-friendly atmosphere (they’re owned by a local family) and the great service. (Located at 803 Bypass 25 NE.)
No matter where you travel in Downtown Greenwood you’re sure to find something every member of the family will love. Have you visited Greenwood, South Carolina? Where is your favorite place to eat?
We are headed down there soon! So glad I this thank you for the tips!
Yuuuuummmm. These all look really good. I’m totally keeping these in mind for if I ever get over that way-I’m such a foodie traveler.
Oh holy moly!! All of this food looks amazing!! You had me at the first pic of shrimp, LOL!! YUM!!
All this food looks delicious! But I would start with those shrimps! They look just fantastic!
It is always best to check with locals about the best food options. You have come up with a nice list of places that seem to offer a wide range of food to suit every taste in Greenwood SC.
All of these places sound like something that my family and I would love to eat at. I’ve never been to Greenwood SC, but now I know where to grab a bite to eat, if I am.
These all look like such delicious foods! I have never been to South Carolina, but now I’m ready!
Reading this post made me a little bit hungry, all of the food looks delish. I’ve never been to Greenwood but I wouldn’t mind visiting these restaurants.
I love hearing about all the good local places. We have a rule that we cannot eat at a chain while traveling.
So many great places and yummy looking dishes. If we’re ever in the area, we’ll know where to go!
I’ve never visited Greenwood, South Carolina before. Would love to visit one day. So many wonderful places to check out and dine at.
My eyes are going towards that shrimp and that bacon! Looks delicious! I’d love to go there and try the food.
Oh wow, that looks like a ton of good food! I love finding new places around town to experience different kinds of meals!
Oh wow, this is such a feast! Now I am drooling over the pictures and imagining that I am eating all of these. I guess, time to take note of this so I can visit whenever I get to visit South Carolina.
I am not planning a trip to South Carolina but the food there looks amazing and such reasonable prices. I would love a country breakfast like the one you had.
This post is making me soo hungry!! Such a yummy variety of foods!
I’ve lived in South Carolina for almost 30 years and have never been to Greenwood. I need to go try out some of those restaurants. All of the food looks so delicious.
It is wonderful to see that a restaurant lives up to the recommendations it receives. All the food looks delicious and it displayed very nice.