Soby's

4.7

8969 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
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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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Popular dishes

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 8,969 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Contemporary American
South Carolina
Most Booked
Greenville
Best Value
Greenville
Hot spot
Greenville
Great for fine wines
Greenville
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Soby's in Downtown Greenville offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent and delicious" food, making it a favorite for New South Cuisine. The service is "attentive and friendly," and the wine selection is "very impressive." Guests rave about the shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and desserts. The atmosphere is classy and perfect for special occasions, though reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

8,969 Reviews

A
Angie
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The braised ribs were AMAZING!!! Sobys lives up to its esteemed reputation. Thanks for a great dinner!
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Doris
Greensboro
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Okay better last 3 visits spring and summer Menu changed
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Heather
Charlotte
100 reviews
vip
3.0
100 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to Soby's for my mom's 70th birthday last night. The server was very good, and the ambiance was nice. Two of us ordered the short ribbon meal, and they were mostly chunks of fat. It was pretty unappealing and not worth the money.
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S
Scott
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to Soby’s. Everything was on point! Everything was great! Look forward to going back!
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David
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great as usual ; has been our go to pre-symphony place for ever
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Jennifer
Charleston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was delicious. The short ribs hash was delightful!
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steve
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large group and they rocked it. Very accommodating. Food EXCELLENT. Wine list world class!!!
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Ann
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and the service was excellent !
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Lisa
Georgia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was fantastic.
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G
Gary
Charleston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything wonderful. Consistently good every visit during the last 15 or so years.
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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 4.7 stars by 8969 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 69 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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Crab Cakes

Fried Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken Biscuit

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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Review summary

FAQs

Does Soby's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Soby's restaurant rated?

Is Soby's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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