The Lazy Goat
170 River Place, Greenville TheLazyGoat.com
A made-from-scratch tapas menu, distinctly Mediterranean with global influences. Seating includes al fresco tables overlooking the Reedy River.
Aryana Afghan Cuisine
210 E. Coffee St., Greenville AryanaGreenville.com
Generations of recipes prepared with mastery of traditional spices and flavors. Experience Afghan classics and delicacies in new and exciting ways.
Scoundrel
18 N. Main St., Greenville ScoundrelGVL.com
Chef Joe Cash has worked in restaurants around the world, but he brought his upscale-but-approachable style home with this stylish French bistro. Start with oysters or caviar, and then try steak frites or poisson pour deux (fish for two).
Pita House
495 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville PitaHouseSC.com
Treating Southerners to a taste of the Middle East since 1989. Nothing’s fancy in this family eatery, but everything’s fabulous. Save room for the baklava.
Ji-Roz
644 N. Main St., Greenville JirozGreenvilleSC.com
Traditional Greek meals in the heart of downtown Greenville. Enjoy meze, Greek cheeses, home-made dishes, Mediterranean-inspired features, and in-house pastries.
Kairos Mediterranean
1800 Augusta St., Greenville / 2200 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville KairosGreekKitchen.com
A go-to Greek spot that features a choose-your-own approach to creating pitas wraps, and bowls, and platters.
Keipi
1320 Hampton Ave. Ext., Greenville KeipiRestaurant.org
Take a culinary trip to the republic of Georgia with a toasting dinner called a keipi (KAY-pee), just one of the authentic offerings at this unique spot. Try khachapuri, a mix of cheeses nestled in a boat-shaped piece of dough topped with butter and an egg.
Meat Me Mediterranean Deli & Grill
1507 Woodruff Rd., Unit D, Greenville meatmemediterranean.com
A taste of Turkish tradition along with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, including hearty meat platters, pita sandwiches, and salads.
Paloma
315 S. Main St. at AC Hotel, Greenville PalomaGVL.com Spanish-inspired small plates by Chef Fernando Coppola complement house cocktails such as The Dove, with Maestro Dobel Humito tequila, peach habañero syrup, and Q grapefruit soda.
Passerelle Bistro
601 S. Main St., Greenville PasserelleInThePark.com
A little French bistro with a big view. Enjoy the chef-inspired fare even more while dining al fresco, overlooking the Reedy River Falls.
POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
618 S. Main St., Greenville PomegranateOnMain.com Authentic Persian cuisine served in a European bistro-style setting. All entrees are gluten-free with various vegetarian options.
TRAPPE DOOR
23 W. Washington St., Greenville TrappeDoor.com
Dine on authentic Belgian cuisine in a unique, old-world atmosphere. Fan favorites include the moules frites (mussel pots in four variations) and steak frites.
