In Greer, they like to say they’re a small town with big city amenities. You don’t have to look any further than the dining scene in this Upstate community to appreciate the concept.
And nowhere is it more evident than in Greer Station, the city’s historic downtown district. Within a three-block area, you’ll find foodie-favored restaurants of every variety, from Italian to Mexican to American. There’s a hip brewery, an industrial-chic fish house, a coffee house and crêperie and a Philly-inspired sports bar.
Barbecue fans will enjoy Blue Ridge Brewing Co., known for its slow-cooked, hickory-smoked dry rub ribs, pork platters, wings, sauce-mopped chicken, house-made condiments and, of course, freshly crafted brews. The lively Trade Street alehouse also features dog-friendly outdoor spaces and rooftop seating offering awesome sunset views.
Another Greer Station eatery making the most of its brick commercial architecture is Select. While its historic hip atmosphere is appealing, it’s the restaurant’s amazing breakfast, lunch, dinner and drink menus that will knock your socks off. The variety of offerings runs the gamut from a German Black Forest pretzel with imported Bavarian mustard to a slow-roasted whole Cornish game hen drizzled with handcrafted citrus garlic herb butter.
Other Trade Street favorites include Pour Sports Pub, where you can enjoy a game of pool, craft brews and one of several Philly cheese steak variations; Los Portales Mexican Restaurant, also offering an outdoor courtyard; and Cafe On Trade, hidden inside Chelsea’s Ladies Clothing and Accessories.
Poinsett Street at the end of Trade, also has a number of popular restaurants, including the comfortably elegant L’Incanto, known for its Northern Italian cuisine; The Great Bay Oyster House, serving oysters from Florida, Canada, New York and Virginia, along with Charleston clams and other fresh seafood; and Barista Alley, a coffee house, smoothie bar and creperie with a stage for music and entertainment. For dessert, there’s Abbott’s Frozen Custard right next door.
And that’s just some of the offerings in the historic downtown district. With so many great dining choices, you’ll never have to leave this big city small town.
