Downtown, Greenville, South Carolina

Soby's

Dining
4.6(3096)

Known For

  • Shrimp and Grits
  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Fondue
  • She Crab Soup
  • Crab Cakes Remoulade
  • Banana Cream Pie

Insider Tips

Best Time

Reserve ahead for weekend evenings or try brunch for a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Ideal For

Date nightsFamily celebrationsBusiness dinnersOut-of-town visitors seeking local flair

Pro Tip

Order a side crab cake with any main—the pure crab flavor is not to be missed.

Editorial Review

Step inside Soby’s, and you’re greeted by exposed brick walls that echo with decades of Southern stories and the hum of Greenville’s energetic Main Street. There’s a sense of occasion here—polished but never pretentious, where locals linger over glasses from an award-winning wine list while visitors soak in the pulse of downtown. The air carries the scent of shrimp and grits, crab cakes crisped just right, and biscuits that crumble at your touch. Out on the patio, laughter drifts beneath string lights as friends trade stories over updated Southern classics—fried green tomatoes with pimento fondue, short ribs melting into truffled grits. Service manages to be attentive yet unhurried, making even a bustling Friday night feel inviting. Soby’s stands as a bridge between tradition and reinvention: a place where Greenville’s heritage meets its modern ambitions, drawing regulars and newcomers alike into its comfortable embrace.

Price Level

$$$

Website

sobys.com

Contact

+1 864-232-7007

Outdoor Seating

Reservations Available

Hours

  • Sunday: 10AM - 2PM
  • Monday: 5PM - 9PM
  • Tuesday: 5PM - 9PM
  • Wednesday: 5PM - 9PM
  • Thursday: 5PM - 9PM
  • Friday: 5PM - 10PM
  • Saturday: 11AM - 2PM

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#11 of 1039)

Popular With

CouplesFamiliesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #11 of 1,039 Places to Eat in Greenville

  • Outdoor seating available
  • Reservations accepted
Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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