Soby's

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Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Special occasions, Romantic, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings

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Menu

SOUTHERN TASTE​
$5
deviled eggs
spiced yolk, herbs, crispy pancetta
$12
shrimp and lobster lettuce wrap
bibb lettuce, shaved red onion, tarrago, buttered croutons
$10
bacon mac & cheese
beller’s bacon, beecher’s flagship cheddar, penne pasta
$8
fried atlantic calamari
pumpkin seed pesto, romano cheese
$8
fried green tomatoes
blackened haricot verts, pimento cheese fondue, crispy carrots
$5
mixed marinated olives and sea salted almonds
$6
spicy pimento cheese
pita, crudites
$10
steamed mussels
roasted garlic, tomatoes, cilantro butter, crispy bread
$8
new south spring rolls
smoked chicken, collard green, spicy sorghum kentuckyaki sauce
$12
st. stephens, four fat fowl, ny
SOUPS & SALADS​
$8
soby’s she crab soup
sherry, crab roe
$8
butternut squash soup
va maple creme fraiche
$7
blt wedge
iceberg lettuce, blue cheese dressing, smoked bacon, marinated tomatoes
$7
caesar salad
romaine lettuce, asaigo crisp, caesar dressing
$7
spinach salad
applewood smoked bacon ranch dressing, blue cheese, dried cranberries, shaved country ham
$7
kale salad
parsley, red onions, shaved radishes, cane syrup vinaigrette, benne seeds
ENTREES​
$23
antebellum shrimp and grits
tennessee country sausage, tomatoes, congaree milling company hominy grits, crusty bread
$26
crab cakes
sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, haricot verts, remoulade
$23
bacon wrapped pork tenderloin
applewood​ smoked bacon, mashed potatoes, broccolini, habanero butter sauce
$22
crispy fried chicken
braised collard greens, mac and cheese, black pepper honey
$22
grilled salmon
carolina gold rice middlins, haricot verts, citrus pepper jelly
$25
old south fish fry
shrimp, oysters, flounder, malt vinegar herb slaw, crispy confit potatoes, fish camp tartar sauce
$24
roasted duck breast
slow roasted farro butternut squash ragout, braised red cabbage, apple cider gastrique
$27
braised beef short rib
Sweet potato puree, Brussels sprouts, smoked jalapeno pumpkin BBQ sauce
$31
grilled filet mignon
creamy​ potatoes, roasted garlic kale, bacon marrow jus
$18
a plate of southern vegetables
Braised red cabbage, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, roasted garlic kale, clabber cream cream cornbread muffin
About
Soby's New South Cuisine is a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern ingredients. The restaurant opened in 1997 and is housed in the warm environment of a renovated, century-old building and has a mezzanine level that can accommodate large parties ordering a la carte. Starting with fresh, seasonal ingredients, our chefs transform Southern favorites into something comfortable and fresh. The wine list is a consistent winner of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast awards. Signature dishes include Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, and Crab Cakes Remoulade.
PRICE RANGE
€18 - €49
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Super wait staff combined with some of the best food in Greenville centrally located. Great for large groups as well as couples. Good southern cooking, shrimp and grits, short ribs, steak, fish, pimento cheese app- all are delicious. Sam, Kelly, Annabelle, Blanca, and Maddie are...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank 705michaelc705
Reviewed 1 week ago

Wife and I had reservations for 11 a.m. Server Heather was very nice. The food was very good, some highlights (to me) were the grits, omelet station, and the proteins.

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank RonT540
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lovely venue, good food. The service was attentive and professional, and they were able to accommodate us, even though we arrived nearly an hour early for our reservation.

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank 953reganb
Reviewed 1 week ago

We were a group of 30 and had advance reservations. We were seated promptly and were quickly ordering appetizers and drinks. Overall the food was good and was served in a timely manner considering our large group. Our server was attentive and did whatever we...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank Karen5425
Reviewed 1 week ago

A friend and I were in Greenville for business, so we chose to eat at Soby’s—our favorite spot in the charming downtown area. Our meal was wonderful. I can heartily recommend the braised beef short ribs, the she crab soup, and the oyster pie. My...More

Date of visit: March 2019
2  Thank KenCookie
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The food here is good, but it is always so crowded, there is not much room between the tables, unless you sit outside

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank Tina W
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Visited based on the many reviews praising this restaurant. Spent a brief time at the bar waiting for our table to be readied and had two exceptionally good cocktails, a bourbon old fashioned for me and a pisco sour for her. Both of these drinks...More

Date of visit: March 2019
1  Thank mitchrapp47
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We are always very happy with the service, food, and ambiance at Soby's. It is always our first go-to for Sunday brunch, too. Today's brunch was THE BEST - which is saying a lot given how consistently excellent it is! Adding to the delicious prime...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank 22charms
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We read so many great reviews of this place but it was really just ok. The positives: great bartender and cocktails. Appetizers not particularly good. Fried green tomatoes for me, salmon app for my husband. He enjoyed the fried chicken. My oyster pie was too...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank SavannahDiningdiva
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Sopy’s, South Main Street, across the street from The Westin Poinsett Hotel. Had dinner here with friends and we all enjoyed it very much. Wait staff was friendly, courteous and attentive. And the wine and food were very good. I had the fried chicken and...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Fleagator
22 July 2018|
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Response from YOUNGSR0 | Reviewed this property |
There is not a dress code
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mellowbell
14 May 2018|
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Response from Lynda K | Reviewed this property |
Absolutely, bar area could be a little noisy... but if you sit upstairs you'd be fine - you'd just have to keep toddlers away from the stair/railings
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