Greenville's Best Restaurants: Local Faves and Top-Notch Tables

Explore Greenville

Also Featured In

Photo courtesy of Northampton Wines

Wine Cafe at Northampton Wines

Item: Wine Cafe at Northampton Wines
Author: Brett Barest

Cuisine: American, New American

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Let's be honest - a romantic evening for two is likely going to include wine. For that, you cannot forget about the restaurant side of Northampton Wine. It is a quiet, low key space which is perfect for a date night with upscale offerings like grilled quail and lamb shank on the menu. You also have the luxury of choosing between a recommended wine pairing with each dish or ordering a bottle from the retail side itself. That feels like a near limitless assortment of options so leave room in the budget for an extra bottle or two (and an Uber ride home, of course).

Address:

211 E Broad St
Greenville, SC 29601
864-271-3919

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 11:30pm-3pm

Website:

northamptonwines.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Brett Barest
Greenville Local Expert

Downtown Greenville's Best Restaurants: "In nice weather, the outdoor patio is a real draw."
Romantic Dining: "Sign up for a wine tasting while you are there - they are both educational and delicious."
Best Restaurants: "The pairing special, matching wine with the meal, makes the most of the excellent expertise on hand at the Wine Cafe."

Best for Downtown Greenville's Best Restaurants Because: Northampton can't be overlooked as a romantic dining destination; the meticulous staff, sweet setting and excellent menu make it so.
Best for Romantic Dining Because: Northampton cannot be overlooked as a romantic dining destination as it offers the perfect ambiance paired with a great selection of food and wine options.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: It is a bit off the beaten path of Main Street but its quiet setting and amazing food and wine earn it top marks.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Charcuterie Plate
  
  guanciale, spanish chorizo, speck alto adige, finocchiona salami, cornichons, & dijon mustard ($12.00)
  
  Steamed Mussels
  
  prince edward island mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, butter, pernod & fresh basil ($12.00)
  
  Lump Crab Cake
  
  on a bed of baby mixed greens with rémoulade & fried capers ($14.00)
  
  Grilled Danish Brie
  
  with red wine italian cherries compote, wild flower honey, maple-glazed nuts served with french bread ($12.00)
  
  Hot Chili Seafood
  
  shrimp, massachusetts wild scallops & rhode island calamari flash fried and tossed in a spicy sambal-hoisin sauce ($14.00)
- Soups & Salads
  
  Cream Of Mushroom Soup
  
  with roasted garlic croutons ($7.00)
  
  Mixed Green Salad
  
  applewood smoked bacon, crumbled gorgonzola cheese and grape tomatoes on a bed of mixed baby greens with maple-glazed walnuts & pear vinaigrette ($7.00)
  
  Fig Salad
  
  dried black mission figs, crumbled goat cheese & candied red onions on a bed of mixed baby greens with toasted sliced almonds & balsamic vinaigrette ($7.00)
- Main Courses
  
  Massachusetts Scallops
  
  pan-seared sea scallops adluh mills cheddar grits & haricots verts with applewood smoked bacon & leek cream sauce ($36.00)
  
  Duck Breast
  
  pan-seared maple leaf farms duck breast, with a wild huckleberry gastrique ($28.00)
  
  Pork Chop Perperonata
  
  grilled bone-in center-cut pork chop with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, & stewed sweet pepper trio ($28.00)
  
  Butternut Squash Ravioli
  
  grilled bone-in center-cut pork chop with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, & stewed sweet pepper trio ($20.00)
  
  Scottish Salmon
  
  pan-seared scottish salmon filet with bamboo rice, snow peas & a wasabi-yuzu beurre blanc ($29.00)
  
  Braised Lamb Shank
  
  new zealand lamb braised in red wine, mashed yukon gold potatoes & lamb jus lié ($28.00)
  
  Norwegian Halibut
  
  pan-seared norwegian halibut filet with heirloom tomato chermoula, & israeli couscous pilaf ($38.00)
  
  South Carolina Quail
  
  pair of grilled rosemary & garlic-marinated quail with adluh mills cheddar grits, haricot verts & bordelaise ($26.00)
  
  Veggie Plate
  
  bamboo rice, broccolini, mashed sweet potatoes, haricots verts & snow peas ($18.00)
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  grilled black angus beef tenderloin, caramelized shallots & bordelaise with herb-roasted fingerling potatoes ($36.00)
- Bar Bites
  Charcuterie Plate
  
  guanciale, spanish chorizo, speck alto adige, finocchiona salami, cornichons, & dijon mustard ($12.00)
  
  French Olives
  
  jordanian zatar seasoned black & green pitted french olives ($5.00)
  
  Filet Tips
  
  jordanian zatar seasoned black & green pitted french olives ($14.00)
  
  Hummus & Pita
  
  chick pea hummus with a touch of tahini sesame butter served with grilled greek pita wedges ($8.00)
  
  Grilled Danish Brie
  
  with red wine italian cherries compote, wild flower honey, maple-glazed nuts & french bread ($12.00)
  
  Lump Crab Cake Burger
  
  sautéed crab cake on a golden brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, & rémoulade ($14.00)
  
  Hot Chili Seafood
  
  shrimp, massachusetts wild scallops & rhode island calamari flash fried and tossed in a spicy sambal-hoisin sauce ($14.00)
  
  Prime Burger
  grilled half pound prime beef with caramelized onions, lettuce, & vine-ripe tomato on a toasted golden brioche bun
  
  $12.00
  
  Add Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese: $1.50
  Cheese Plate
  fresh fruit, orange blossom honey, guava paste & maple-glazed nuts
  
  $12.00
  
  Add Bussetto Salami: $3.00
  
  Seasonal Accoutrements: $5.00
- Desserts
  Mousse Au Chocolat
  
  german schokinag chocolate with chantilly whipped cream ($7.00)
  
  Creme Brulee
  
  vanilla egg custard topped with caramelized sugar ($7.00)
  
  Chai Spiced Cheesecake
  
  creamy cheesecake with cardamom, cinnamon and clove on a ginger snap crust with caramel & maldon sea salt ($7.00)
  
  White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
  
  golden croissants baked in vanilla-white chocolate custard garnished with berries & crème anglaise ($7.00)
  
  Apple Crisp
  
  granny smith apples baked with light brown sugar topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel served with a scoop of kentucky bourbon ice cream ($7.00)
  
  Ice Cream
  
  vanilla bean, cookies & cream, kentucky bourbon, or van gogh double espresso ($6.00)
  
  Sorbet
  
  mango jasmine, morello cherry, green apple, or prickly pear ($6.00)
  
  Cheese Plate
  fresh fruit, orange blossom honey, guava paste & maple-glazed nuts
  
  House Selection: $12.00
  
  Seasonal Accoutrements: $5.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.