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    Sassafras Southern Bistro

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    #16 of 705 Restaurants in Greenville
    ₱₱ - ₱₱₱, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    103 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2796
    +1 864-235-5670
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    4.5 283 reviews
    #16 of 705 Restaurants in Greenville
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Location and contact

    103 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601-2796
    Website
    +1 864-235-5670

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $8.0
    Pimento Cheese Fondue & Hand Cut Chips
    Homemade spicy pimento cheese dip, served warm with hand-cut potato chips
    $11.0
    Blue Crab & Pepperjack Fondue Nachos
    Tri-color tortilla chips topped with blue crab, red & green tomatoes, red onions, green olives, jalapenos & sour cream
    $11.0
    Steak & Gorgonzola Fondue Nachos
    Hand-cut potato chips topped with marinated beef tenderloin, bacon, sautéed mushrooms & onions, gorgonzola crumbles & green onions
    $11.0
    Peppercorn Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna*
    Thinly sliced sashimi grade Ahi Tuna with tri-colour peppercorn crust served with wasabi vinaigrette
    $10.0
    Hot & Spicy Fried Pork Tenderloin
    Bites of pork tenderloin tossed in a buffalo style sauce, sprinkled with gorgonzola crumbles, served with grits
    $9.0
    Fried Green Tomatoes & Pimento Cheese
    Cornmeal breaded green tomatoes layered with homemade pimento cheese, drizzled with honey mustard
    $10.0
    BBQ Pulled Pork Egg Rolls
    BBQ pulled pork with collard greens & goat cheese. Deep fried in a wonton roll, drizzled with BBQ sauce, and served with a coleslaw garnish
    $7.0
    Basket of Sweet Potato Fries
    served with Creole tartar sauce
    $7.0
    Southern Fried Pickles
    hand breaded pickle chips served with spicy ranch
    SOUP & SALADS
    Dressing Choices: Honey Dijon, Roasted Garlic and Herb, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, Honey Mustard, Caesar
    Cup $7.0
    Bowl $11.0
    She Crab Soup
    Our famous She Crab soup with a sherry kick, less creamy then traditional she crab but packed with flavour
    $7.0
    House Salad
    Mixed greens with candied pecans, red onions, cherry tomatoes & gorgonzola crumbles tossed in a honey dijon vinaigrette
    $7.0
    Caesar Salad
    Crisp romaine with parmesan cheese & homemade garlic croutons tossed in our Caesar dressing
    $7.0
    Southern Salad
    Crisp romaine with cherry tomatoes, red onions, bacon, eggs, shredded cheese & homemade croutons. Served with a creamy roasted garlic & herb dressing
    $7.0
    Spinach Salad
    Fresh baby spinach with mushrooms, bacon, cherry tomatoes, eggs & parmesan cheese tossed in balsamic vinaigrette
    SALAD - ADD ON'S
    Add to any salad:
    $10.0
    Grilled or Blackened Chicken
    $10.0
    Grilled, Blackened or Fried Shrimp (8)
    $11.0
    Grilled or Blackened Salmon*
    $12.0
    Wasabi Crusted or Blackened Tuna*
    $12.0
    Filet Medallions*
    OYSTERS
    1/2 Dozen - $12, Dozen - $22
    Golden Fried
    Served on the half shell with Creole Tartar Sauce
    Rockefeller*
    Baked with creamed spinach, bacon, parmesan, & panko breadcrumbs
    LOW COUNTRY FAVORITES
    $24.0
    Charleston Shrimp & Grits
    Sautéed shrimp & spicy tasso ham over a bed of stone ground grits, smothered in a white wine herb chicken veloute
    $25.0
    Wasabi Crusted Yellowfin Tuna*
    Ahi tuna, served rare, drizzled with soy & wasabi mayo, served over grits & sautéed asparagus
    $25.0
    Salmon & Lump Blue Crab*
    Fresh Atlantic Salmon Topped with lump blue crab & lime cilantro beurre blanc served over grits & sautéed asparagus
    $31.0
    Pan Seared Sea Scallops*
    Topped with lobster cream sauce, served with creamy parmesan risotto & sautéed spinach
    $19.0
    Louisiana Catfish
    Fried, grilled or blackened served with creole tartar sauce, sweet potato fries & collard greens
    $26.0
    Seafood Trio
    Scallops, Shrimp, & Catfish either grilled or blackened, served with creamy parmesan risotto and sautéed asparagus
    $25.0
    Crab Cakes*
    Lump blue crab cakes topped with sweet corn relish, served with creole tartar sauce, Cajun fries, and coleslaw
    $24.0
    Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout
    Butterflied rainbow trout, deep-fried, topped with Granny Smith Apple Butter, served with mashed potatoes & bacon seared green beans
    MEAT & POTATOES
    $35.0
    Filet Mignon & Pimento*
    8oz Certified Angus Beef center-cut beef tenderloin topped with homemade pimento cheese, served with mashed potatoes & asparagus with béarnaise
    $36.0
    Hand-Cut Ribeye*
    14oz Certified Angus Beef Ribeye topped with a whipped gorgonzola butter, served with creamy parmesan risotto & brussel sprouts broiled with bacon & caramelized onions
    $25.0
    Marinated Beef Tips*
    Beef tenderloin medallions topped with caramelized onions, balsamic reduction, & goat cheese, served with creamy parmesan risotto & asparagus
    $18.0
    Black Angus Meatloaf
    Baked with a cocktail sauce glaze, topped with country ham & onion confit, served with mashed potatoes & bacon seared green beans
    $26.0
    Beef en Croute
    Shredded beef tenderloin, gorgonzola cheese & crimini mushrooms baked in puff pastry, topped with béarnaise, served over mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach
    $20.0
    Sassafras Fried Chicken
    Breast of chicken stuffed with a blend of country ham, spinach, parmesan & cream cheeses with a sweet country ham & onion gravy. Served with macaroni & cheese, & brussel sprouts broiled with bacon & caramelized onions
    ENTRÉE - ADD ON'S
    Add on to any Entrée
    $8.0
    Grilled or Fried Shrimp (5)
    $9.0
    Crab Cake*
    $10.0
    Seared Sea Scallops (3)
    SOUTHERN SIDES
    Feel free to substitute your side for something else, no charge! Add an extra side for $5
    Homemade Mashed Potatoes
    Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes
    Mac & Cheese
    Classic southern style favourite
    Yellow Stone Ground Grits
    Adluh Grits from Columbia, SC
    Collards
    Vinegar marinated, as southern as it gets
    Brussel Sprouts
    Broiled sprouts with bacon and onions
    Green Beans
    With seared bacon pieces
    Risotto
    Creamy Parmesan Risotto
    Sautéed Spinach
    Fresh Spinach sautéed with garlic and seasonings
    Sautéed Asparagus
    Sautéed with red peppers, red onions, and corn
    Cajun Fries
    Seasoned French Fries
    SWEET TEA..ETC
    Free refills on tea, soda, and coffee
    $2.25
    Sweet Tea
    $2.25
    Unsweet Tea
    $2.25
    Hot Tea
    $2.25
    Coffee
    $2.25
    Coke
    $2.25
    Diet Coke
    $2.25
    Coke Zero
    $2.25
    Dr. Pepper
    $2.25
    Sprite
    $2.25
    Lemonade
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Private Dining
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    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great place for dinner before enjoying the evening in Greenville

    We were in town with friends that we had not seen in a couple of years. We were going to a hockey game that started at 7:30 p.m.; so, we had 5 p.m. reservations. And, I am glad that we did. This was on a...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank JudsonK_13
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Enjoyed a great dinner

    The food and service here are both exceptional. We had the seafood trio and the crab cakes and both were outstanding. Would gladly eat here again when in the area.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank pjkiss
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great food and service

    My wife and I had been here in 2015 and were less than impressed. After reading many reviews that were very positive, we decided to try them again. Sure glad we did. Our server, Sydney was pleasant and very knowable about the menu and took...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank TB149
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Exceptional food and true Southern hospitality!

    My family of 6 stopped by on a busy Saturday evening, and the sincere effort by Martin and his staff to squeeze us in immediately set this place apart from other places downtown. The Pimento Cheese Fondue and Chips were a delicious starter, and the...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank MarkFGreenville
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great place to eat

    We made our first visit to Sassafras last night. What a surprising treat. We ate with three other couples before going to see Oliver at the Greenville Theater. I had the Blue Crab Nachos starter for my entree, my wife had a cup of Gumbo...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    1  Thank MilesL44
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Greal Meal With Family

    First time to Sassafras in many years. We waited too long. The food and service was terrific. We were visiting with family and wanted to spend some time catching up. We were not rushed even thought it was a very busy Saturday night. We will...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank WayneP771
    Reviewed 24 February 2019 via mobile
    Friday night Group Dinner

    We had a party of about 20. Sassafras had a private space setup for us, and outstanding wait staff. The food was wonderful, as was everything about the restaurant. It is located downtown and within easy walking distance from our hotel. Good selection of seafood...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank TexL9
    Reviewed 16 February 2019 via mobile
    A Lovely Valentine’s Day

    We visited here on Valentines Day. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The barn doors and stained glass windows offer charm for a pleasant evening. Regarding the food, I will return to try it again. It was...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Alikat30
    Reviewed 10 February 2019
    Need to try again

    My friend and I stopped in for dinner, but ended up only ordering an appetizer. The menu has lots of great dinner options, and I'd like to return again and try something else. We ordered the pimento cheese fondue and hand cut chips. The pimento...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Carolinesc7
    Reviewed 20 January 2019 via mobile
    Worst Nachos Ever

    I know, it may seem a strange title for a review, especially of a "fine dining" restaurant. But for drinks, however, that's how our evening began, when one of the couples at our table ordered the appetizer. The serving was huge, enough for all six...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank SigMtnTraveler
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