For the last 15 years, Restaurant Week SC has been serving up two to five-course meals from Clemson to restaurants in Spartanburg twice a year (in January and August). This includes lunches, dinners, and dessert options, so we can try classic favorites and new restaurant dishes!
Hungry to know the best spots for lunch during January’s Restaurant Week SC? We have just the list for you, including establishments from Spartanburg, Downtown Greenville, and Greater Greenville, SC! This year, we’re showcasing the best lunch bites you can chow down on from now until January 18th, 2026.
Spartanburg, SC:
- Blue Moon Bodega – Offering: Lunch Specials $11.99 – $19.99/person. Location: 220 E Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC, 29302. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Sat., (11 am – 8 pm). From Burgers to bowls, pot roast to gyros, this lunch menu has something for everyone! No reservations are required for this casual sit-down joint.
- Dray Bar & Grill – Offering: $13 Lunch Special/person. Location: 1802 Drayton Rd., Drayton, SC, 29333. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Fri., (11 am – 3:30 pm). Don’t miss these creative grilled cheeses! The “B3” features Bourbon Blackberry Jam and Bacon Cheddar Cheese, while the “Brie & Dried Cherry” Grilled Cheese contains arugula, brie, dried cherries, and a balsamic reduction. For a sweet treat, add a Pecan Praline Bread Pudding for $7!
Downtown Greenville, SC:
- Grill Marks – Downtown Greenville – Offering: 2 Courses for $20/person. Location: 209 S. Main St., Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Thurs. (11 am – 10 pm), Fri. – Sat. (11 am – 11 pm). Pick your own milkshake, burger course, and fries with this fun lunch (or dinner) option. Reservations are not required!
- Limoncello – Offering: 3 Course for $35/person. Location: 401 River St., Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Sun. – Sat. (11 am – 3 pm). Start your lunch here with an Aperitivo (three choices), then choose one of three antipasti (appetizers), three Primi (main options), then finish with Dolce (cannoli or house-made gelato)! Reservations recommended (book here), but not required.
- Paloma – Offering: Pick 3 for $35/person. Location: 315 South Main St., Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Thurs. (11 am -11:30 pm), and Fri. – Sat. (11 am – 12 am). At this Spanish tapas restaurant, pick any three items for $35, including Haloumi Fries, Greek Spare Ribs, and Frutti Di Mixta (a delicious mixed seafood dish). Great atmosphere with items made for sharing, and reservations are not required.
- Takosushi – Offering: 3 Courses for $40/pair. Location: 34 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Fri. (11 am – 3 pm), and Sat. – Sun. (12 pm – 3 pm). One of the best date spots on this list! For $40, you and your plus one can choose one of four appetizers to share, two of five different entrees, and one of two desserts. Call them at (864) 271-5055 if you’d like to make reservations (though not required).
- The Matador – Greenville – Offering: Special for $20/person. Location: 722 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Fri. (11 am – 4 pm). Sip on a Strawberry Agua Fresca while enjoying a soup or salad, and four different choices of Mexican entrees! Gluten-free options are available as well. Reservations are not required.
Greater Greenville, SC:
- City Range Steakhouse (Greenville location only) – Offerings: Lunch Specials starting at $15/person. Location: 615 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC, 29607. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Fri. (11 am – 4 pm), and Sat. (12 – 4 pm). From the Southern fried flounder to a Bison patty melt, these unique dishes will have your mouth watering.
- HeyDay Sandwiches & Cocktails – Offering: 3 Courses for $28/person. Location: 2510 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC, 29609. Lunch Days & Hours: Sun. – Wed. (11 am – 9 pm), and Thurs. – Sat. (11 am – 10 pm). With five appetizer choices, eight creative sandwich entrees, and eight cocktails/mocktails, this restaurant offers both a great indoor and outdoor space (complete with lawn games and large-format TVs) to enjoy your meal! No reservations required (except for parties of 8-10).
- The Cook’s Station – Offering: Special for $13.99/person. Location: 515 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Lunch Days & Hours: Mon. – Sat. (11 am – 3 pm). Branch out with The Cook’s Station’s “Argentinian Cheesesteak”, featuring roasted, shaved Picanha beef, Manchego Havarti wiz, Saffron pickled zucchini, charred red onion, and roasted tomato chimichurri on a hoagie roll. This also includes a tea! No reservations required here.
- Universal Joint – Offering: $12 lunch per person. Location: 300 E Stone Ave, Greenville, SC, 29609. Lunch Days & Hours: Sun. – Sat. (11 am – 5 pm). From Cranberry turkey sammies to Gyro Wraps, Smash Burgers to Southwestern chicken quesadillas, you have great options here! No reservations required.
Wherever you decide to go for lunch this Restaurant Week, we hope you find a great spot, something new, or your favorite noontime haunt! Check out this other article about “Winter Vacations in the Upcountry” for more adventures in our area.
By: Sarah (Moore) Gross, Contributing Author