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Libby Wiersema lived in California and Alabama before settling in South Carolina 38 years ago,
where she's covered the state's best culinary offerings and tells the stories behind the food.
If you want to get a feel for a small town’s identity, just take a walk down Main Street. This is where you’ll find the heartbeat of a community, the places where locals come together for relaxation, fun and sharing. You’ll also discover a treasure trove of cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars from no-frills grills to elegant dining rooms.
Main Street is the heart of Greenwood’s uptown. A Main Street America community, the town has demonstrated a strong dedication to establishing robust economic development and preservation. This commitment is reflected along its vibrant Main Street, which is home to an interesting array of dining options, each one a credit to Greenwood’s vitality and diversity.
Aromas Uptown
338 Main Street This uptown Main Street location of Greenwood’s popular Aromas Village Coffee serves up a yummy seasonal menu of hot and cold coffee drinks, chai, teas and more. Patrons rave about concoctions laced with Aromas Uptown’s housemade syrups like brown butter pecan. If you like things a little spicy, the Hot Honey Badger is famous for its sprinkling of cayenne pepper. Pair your drink with one of their delicious pastries, sandwiches, muffins or other snacky treats.
Buenavista Latin Cafe
322 Main Street (864) 223-5990
Greenwood’s Main Street offers a bit of Old Havana flair at Buenavista Latin Cafe. Dine on authentic dishes like croquetas, empanadas, tostones, yellow rice and chicken. Wash it down with Cuban coffee, tamarind water, horchata and more. The mojitos deserve consideration, too.
Buffalo Grill
327 Main Street (864) 223-4745
As the name implies, Buffalo Grill offers a whole lot of “buffalo” as in buffalo chicken salad, honey garlic buffalo wings, buffalo bites, buffalo burger, buffalo chicken sandwich and a buffalo chicken quesadilla. Beyond buffalo this-and-that, there’s a myriad of other tasty salads, sandwiches, burgers and such to appease whatever your tummy is craving.
Polo’s
328 Main Street (864) 943-4173
Affordable fine dining is the hallmark of Polo’s, which has been serving Greenwood for more than three decades. Escargot Scampi, Steak Diane and New Zealand Rack of Lamb are some of the gourmet delights you will find on the menu. Get dressed up and enjoy an elegant dinner at this Main Street treasure.
Southern Soul on Main
312 Main Street (864) 223-3881
Get your meat-and-three on at Southern Soul on Main. This is cooking reminiscent of the Sunday dinners of your childhood. Fill your plate from a buffet brimming with delectable favorites like pork chops, fried chicken, meatloaf, smothered turkey necks and honey-glazed ham. Round out your choices with mac-and-cheese, green beans, rice and gravy, potato salad and other traditional sides. Selections rotate, so check with the restaurant for the day’s features.
T.W. Boons
405 Main Street (864) 227-3338
Family owned and operated, T.W. Boons is a casual Main Street hotspot for juicy buffalo chicken and ribeye sandwiches, wings, grilled pork chops, cheeseburgers and more. Enjoy a cooked-to-order meal that will not only fill your belly but make it happy, too.
Howard’s on Main
330 Main Street (864) 229-3700
You can start and end your day at Howard’s on Main. Whet your appetite with a homestyle breakfast, lunch on a spicy salami panini, deli-style Swiss ham wrap or a hot roast beef sandwich, or answer those dinnertime hunger pangs with a rib-sticking hamburger steak or seafood platter. Howard’s also has a backroom bar with a lineup of cocktails, beer, wine and pub favorites like pork rinds and pimento cheese, fried pickles, loaded fries and other nibbles. Karaoke and trivia nights are popular with locals and visitors looking for a night of fun.
Libby Wiersema lived in California and Alabama before settling in South Carolina 38 years ago,
where she's covered the state's best culinary offerings and tells the stories behind the food.