Keipi is such a unique find--Georgian food is pretty rare in the U.S. (only a handful of spots), and this place does it so well. The flavors felt both familiar and totally new at the same time. They also host a family-style dinner on Fridays where everyone sits together at long tables, shares dishes, and it turns into a full-on communal experience with toasts and good energy. I couldn't make it work with my timing, but watching it happen made me a little jealous--people were clearly having a great time. The food itself was amazing. The khachapuri is a must-try--we did a sampler and got to try three types, which was perfect. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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We stumbled upon Keipi Restaurant and decided to give it a try. The food is very good and has a very fresh taste. You do order at the counter and then find a table where your food is delivered to. They do have outside seating available alongside an artificial turf area for the kids that has a small putt putt area and space to run around. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's with checking out. read more

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The food and service here is great! This is also a great place to go if you want to eat outside. It's located is an outdoor food station with a green area. I got the chicken and spinach and with spicy adjika sauce it was super good. Next time I would try the tsakhton sauce with it. Wednesday is 1/2 glasses of wine. It's casual dining. You go in and get a table, and the server brings you water and plates and tells you to go up to the counter to order. Your food is brought to you table. I dined alone, and it was great for me, but this seems like a great place to bring your family/friends and get a mix of things to share. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Chicken and spinach khachapuri w/ spicy adjika sauce - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Located at the Hampton station, abundant indoor and outdoor seating with orders placed at the counter. Servers will then bring you water and your order out. Great service and a kitchen packed with the family working hard to make everything fresh. Eracg item we ordered was amazing! My favorite was the Chkmeruli: chicken thighs in the rich garlicky, creamy, turmeric sauce. read more

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We recently visited Keipi (pronounced kay-ee-pee) for the Friday night Supra. The word Keipi is derived from an Arabic term meaning "to be in a good mood" and is the word for a traditional Georgian feast. It is really a cultural immersion dining and drinking experience hosted by the toast master emcee, called the Tamada. We were seated at a long table with 15 spots, at the head sat the Tamada, Evan DeBiasse, who runs the place. Another spot is reserved for the Melekipe, who keeps the wine flowing. The word Supra means tablecloth, signifying a fancier but informal feast. The Tamada is responsible for organization of the feasts traditions and toasts while the Melekipe offsets this organization and represents the chaos of the feast. The keipi is a five course meal that includes unlimited cocktails and Georgian wine, see the picture of the label attached from one of the wines. I asked Evan how many attend a usual keipi, the maxium number of people is 30 and the cost is $110 per person reservations are required as it is a "ticketed" event. You can also arrange for a private keipi conducted in your home. The space is a renovated early 1900's warehouse and the decor is rustic, homey, warm and inviting open air atmosphere. On a pleasant evening like ours, garage doors are opened for the breeze onto a pleasant Edison lighted lawn space. The first course is appetizers with cheese, a marinated eggplant roll (badrijani) and salads. One of my favorite things was the phali, minced vegetables and herbs in a a walnut and olive oil paste, delicious. Then salads... a chopped beet salad, a Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad and another salad with tomato, cucumber, yellow peppers, red onion, walnuts. The beet salad was my favorite, red beet, onion, walnuts, vinegar, feta, and arugula. Other appetizer we enjoyed were the cheese stuffed grilled mushrooms and Georgian fries. A specialty is the kinkhali dumpling, intended to be eaten by hand holding its "handle", see picture, biting a small bite off and slurping the juices before eating the spiced meat filling and dumpling itself. This is fun food! Next was the traditional "bread boats", which are chewy breads shaped like a boat with fillings. It's kind of like a pizza but is more like a bread with a dip. The most traditional is the Adjaruli Khachapuri, filled with 4 cheeses-( representing the sea), with an egg yolk on top representing the sun, and you mix the cheese and yolk together, break off the bread and dip it into the mixture. Others were vegetables and cheese or meat and cheese in the center. One was filled with cheese, smoked salmon and dill Then comes the meat dishes. The Chkmeruli, which is tender, boneless chicken thighs in a Tumeric cream sauce served with flatbread. We had marinated beef, lamb and pork tenderloin served with several choices of traditional sauces. Dessert was the Medok & ice cream- a 6 thin layer cake with lemon creme/ honey with vanilla ice cream with an orchid on top. The feast food was none stop, excellent variety and quantity. Evan was a great host, leading the toasts off on subjects, love, family, humor, our country (traditional to Georgia) and finally a somber remembrance of those loved ones who have passed. Every toast ends with gargimados, shouted loudly with aggressive glass clinking. This means, "to the victory!" This is an unforgettable experience of food, feast, drinks, toasts, new friends, and an awareness of a cultural delight from the country of Georgia. At the end, leftovers were offered. I volunteered to take home a halfway empty, or rather, halfway full, bottle of Georgian wine and Evan just gave me an unopened one as a gift to take home. We absolutely loved the entire experience! read more

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We've been to this establishment a few years back, when Birds fly south brewery was still open. Since the closure of the brewery, lots of local businesses in the area have also closed except for a rare gem that is Keipi. Seeing the restaurant bustling in a semi-deserted venue is a testament to the quality of the food the service. Get the traditional kachapuri, the lamb, and a wine flight. The food is fresh, simple, and well executed. I recommend the amber wine flight because it's something different and delicious at the same time. Talk to the staff, you'll learn this is a nonprofit establishment that uses the proceeds for volunteer work to various countries such as Georgia and Guatemala. The staff is passionate and on weekends they host family style dinners (which we will be back for). 5/5 stars read more

Keipi Restaurant - Kachapuri - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Go try family style on Fridays! You'll make new friends, have a ton of amazing food, and get quite drunk lol. It's outstanding. Super unique cuisine especially in gvl, amazing hosts, cool atmosphere, and just a fun vibe. I will say the fam dinner is an introverts nightmare, so if that's you then you better pregame read more

Omg what an amazing experience! I went to their monthly community dinner and it was absolutely amazing. Service was outstanding, wine was plentiful and food was simply delish. Learned so much abt the Georgian culture. And had great convos with folks from all walks of life. Toasting to life. Highly recommend doing this experience, well worth the money. read more

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Delicious! So much flavor, beautiful presentation.. definitely recommend the Chkmeruli. The turmeric cream sauce is top tier! read more

Keipi Restaurant - Chkmeruli : Chicken in a turmeric, garlic, cream sauce. - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Stopped by this place for lunch today and was impressed. I've never tried Georgian food. A lot of the flavors were familiar Greek, Mediterranean and European rolled together...delicious. The atmosphere was classy, casual and the service was friendly with a family feel. We had the lamb that was blackened on the grill and marinated in a mild but tangy sauce. The meat balls were awesome and the little pizza trio was great. Loved the salmon with fresh dill. And the cocktails were so fresh, great for a sunny day out. Priced at a mid rang. We'll definitely come back. read more

Wonderful food! We ordered several items on the menu and everything was so delicious! I recommend this restaurant! Service was excellent! Thank you! read more

This was our first time visiting Keipi. We were very impressed. We got the lamb MTSVADI which was big chunks of lamb, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The chicken and spinach KHACHAPURI was incredible. Even the mediterranean salad was made with the freshest ingredients. I can't wait to return here and try more! read more

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First time here. We stopped in for lunch. The server came up immediately after we sat down. He gave us great suggestions. I ordered the small portion Mediterranean salad & husband ordered lamb khachapuri, both delicious. read more

I drove 2 hrs from Atlanta in order to get some Georgian food, and I was not disappointed. The food is incredible. Would recommend for everyone to try! Great local spot for people of all ages. So friendly, warm, and welcoming! Also love that the place is a nonprofit. read more

Ive always wanted to try Georgian food and I finally did! This place was so good! The building it is in is a remodeled mill. As soon as we walked in we were greated by the amazing spices. The service was quick and friendly, and the food was amazing. It is not at all like Russian food nor middle eastern. We started with a beet salad which was fresh and tasty. For the appetizer we got eggplant rolls stuffed with walnut mash. Those were amazing. The dish came with crackers, tomatoes, olives, Brie and cheese curds as well. For the main meal we got Tolma, and 3 kachapuri (vegan, spicy vegetable, and cheese and spinach) they all were amazing. The atmosphere was nice witj pictures of Georgia. I would have preferred some Georgian music, which they didnt play. Will be back! read more

Oh my, how have we never found this gem of a restaurant? Well, if one doesn't know where Hampton Station is, you could have missed it (like us) but you would regret not making the effort to get there! This little enclave, nestled in a cross section of residential/industrial is not a place you would just stumble upon. But as noted, you need to make it a destination. Keipi, features a Georgian cuisine that is worth the trek to get here. Our drinks were craftily prepared by a dedicated bartender who specializes in magic. We're into Manhattans' these days, but the bar keep sold us on a slight variation to a Brooklyn (the chief difference is that instead of sweet vermouth it's subbed with dry vermouth and maraschino cherry liquor). It was a perfect compliment to the treats we were about to experience. The Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad was our starter and what a way to begin a meal here! The katchapuri (pronounced how it's spelled) was truly terrific as you tear off a piece of this roasted bread and then dipping in the wonderful sauces like the spicy adjika, satsebeli and garlic butter. As if we weren't already full, we rounded out the meal with the lamb mtsvadi. I really can't say enough about the experience of being at Keipi and the food (and drink) that we imbibed. But one final mention is that the restaurant belongs to a non-profit organization First Things Foundation, with the goal of supporting those who trek to far away places to live and work among the locals, for 2 year stints. https://first-things.org/. So making a visit is not just a great meal, it's supporting great things! read more

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Our favorite restaurant in GVL. Tonight, on perhaps our 10th visit here, my daughter said, "I'm going to pass away from the magnificence of this (Khachapuri)." Gagimarjos! read more

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I think this is the second time in my life having Georgian food, but after my experience here, it definitely won't be my last. I'm very happy to know that this restaurant is also a non-profit and really strives to have diners take time to express their gratitude through a Georgian tradition. The owner came around and explained this to us and did a toast with us, which was really cool. The food was all pretty good here and the portion sizes were quite generous. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant last night. A couple friends and I wanted to get drinks at the bar but they told us we could sit at a table. We went up to the bar to order drinks and next thing we knew, they brought us a free tray of cheese. It was so good we decided to order the dumplings and they were PHENOMENAL . My espresso martini was delicious as well. They then let us try one of their wines on the house. So friendly, very cool vibes, will 100% be back. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Dumplings and espresso martini - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

This place is fantastic!! We had dumplings, salad, borscht, and the kachapurri sampler. Everything was delicious, but the salad and the kachapurri were my favorite. We're excited to come back for a Friday night dinner. read more

I was with a group and we had a nice dinner. When I went to close out my tab, "you're all set, it's close out already" is what they told me. When I reviewed my account the next morning they had over charged me $100. My friends and I were double billed for their food and mine. This was totally Keipi's fault. I contacted them numerous times. Provided all the information they asked for and then the manager quit returning my calls. They have not refunded the overcharges and won't respond. Be very aware if you eat there and double check your bill! The fact that the manager would not take my calls ("Manager unavailable and will return your call"). I spoke with the manager twice and then after I provided the credit card info they wanted, they stopped responding. Bad business practices!!! We were all double charged and Keipi's manager refused to acknowledge it or make it right. read more

20 minutes to get a glass of water, after asking three times. Martini poorly made and served in a wine glass. Forgot 2 of the 5 dishes we ordered. They comped our meal ... but boy was it a bad birthday dinner. read more

Such a cool place to eat. So many different things to try. I went once and haven't stopped craving their bread boats. They're my favorite. Oh and the Turmeric Chicken dish is super good. Must try place if you're near Greenville. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Boats and Turmeric Chicken - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We went to Keipi today for Restaurant Week. The food was amazing as always. Definitely, we will go back .

Loved my first experience sharing plates with family. I will absolutely be back. Love trying ethnic unique restaurants in the area.

Can't get enough of this place. Fresh ingredients combined with thoughtfulness and such a focus on community. Highly recommend this place not just for food but for an experience. read more

This food was so good. Everything was very good and s the service was also wonderful. You need to order at the bar but they bring the food to you. Make sure you get the dumplings and the cheese stuffed bread! read more

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What a lovely relaxed setting, some seating is outdoor and the service was fantastic. The Georgian food was very authentic and delicious. Also, they had a few nice wines and they were very generous with the drinks. read more

We took part in the Keipi community dinner tonight and it was AMAZING. It is more than worth the $90 per person that they currently charge. Food includes : Charcuterie board Cucumber and Tomato salad Beet salad Stuffed mushrooms Stewed veggie mix Meat dumplings Georgian cheesy bread (listen there's an official name for this but what's the point, it's delicious) Meat dishes with dip Baklava-like dessert All of it is DELICIOUS ! Plus you get basically unlimited wine while they do community toasts. The staff is awesome, and while I wouldn't necessarily suggest this experience to the super introverted, it was just such a blast and I would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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My first experience with Georgian food and it was really good! Great service and awesome experience. Especially loved the cheesy bread. Good drinks as well. They have such a great mission too which is really nice to see read more

Keipi Restaurant - Georgian food - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The badrijani board is perfection. Grab one to go and have a picnic outside on the lawn. I can't wait to come back to try the khachapuris. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Badrijani - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The Friday night community Keipi dinner was without exaggeration the greatest dining experience I've ever had. The endless flavorful food and flowing wine were unbelievable, but what truly made it unforgettable was the toasting ceremony. The heart of the group running this restaurant cannot be overstated. It was felt by all who attended and were prompted to stand and share their stories and commune with one another in an old world atmosphere that showed you what we've been missing in our modern world eateries. It was an experience that both uplifted our spirits and fed our souls. I'm grateful that my wife and I found this gem for our 10th anniversary and we'll be back as soon as we can (well worth our drive from NC). GAGIMARJOS! read more

This was a fascinating evening in a very intriguing venue. The food is REPUBLIC of Georgia in origin, not the Peach State. It is authentic, it is flavorful, it is varied. We tried a variety of dishes, some recommended by the staff, and were exceedingly pleased with each selection. The wines are also REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA wines. The premise behind this restaurant is the practice/tradition of KEIPI (pronounced K P so you know) which is a manner of hospitality. At a KEIPI there will be a large offering of food, wines, and TOASTS. Celebrating many aspects of society is key. There is a toastmaster (Tamada) who conducts the toasting. But this is not necessary when you're just there to enjoy the fare. The owner did come out and offer a toast because it was our first visit. We were "blown away" by the food, the diversity and the staff and exclaimed that we would be back--SOON. OH, you order at the counter, get an order number sign and your food appears quickly. Plenty of parking. Outdoor seating available. read more

Keipi Restaurant - Stuffed mushrooms, a delicious bread with various toppings, salad. - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The food here is outstanding. It was our second time here and we brought our parents with us this time (group of 4). Each dish was fantastic. We had the eggplant appetizer and beet salad appetizer to share. You have to try the eggplant appetizer! My husband and I split the mini 3 bread dish. We got the traditional, spicy veggie, and bacon & bri! The traditional is my favorite and the bacon and Bri was also out of this world. Our parents got the lamb bread and then the chicken and spinach bread. We all split the baklava for dessert! My father in law got a glass of the recommend amber wine and it was terrific. We all had a little sip and it tasted like a cross between beer and wine and was so yummy! The service is great! They come around to each table and pour each person a shot of fabulous wine and preform a toast! It is so fun and one of my favorite parts about this restaurant! The ambiance is also great as it is an indoor outdoor vibe! You have to try this place! read more

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Outstanding service great food amazing flavors you can taste the love and care put into each dish. Flavors are amazing. read more

Food is delicious and unique for the area. Staff is always kind. Drink prices are very reasonable. Anytime I have out of town guests visiting, this is on our list. read more

Amazing Georgian cuisine, very friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere. Khachapuri adjaruli and hinkali are very good, Tolma is tasty, kchmeruli is also delicious. Very good restaurant ! read more

Keipi Restaurant - Tolma - Georgian Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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We finally got to check out this place after seeing all the good reviews Stopped in for lunch. We started with the Phali which is a mixture of spinach, walnut, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and olive oil. Next we had the Bacon and Brie bread boat the fig jam complimented the Brie and bacon. Lastly we had the beef cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Overall good dining experience. Interested in doing the dinner. read more

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Wow!! Where do I even start?!? Incredible spot, from food to atmosphere, to their story! We had a feast! And yet still so much I want to go back and try! (Skip my rambling if you need to go right down to the food lol.) We stumbled upon this place by accident, thanks to Yelp! What a gem!! Very rare to find authentic food from the country of Georgia! I believe they said there's only 19 in total in the US. We love trying new foods and having new experiences- and this was definitely a memorable experience, and felt like we were traveling. The food was incredible and we are still talking about it, weeks later. Their story behind it, and the fact that this restaurant is a non-profit, is so cool. The atmosphere: the choice of humble furniture, Georgian decorations, the Georgian music playing, wines and cocktails from that country, small and quaint space, open air concept, and in the midst of a community driven space w a communal grassy area and all types of people and families all over.... Great for kids to go run around even during dinner (my son did and it was the best!). They just nailed it. They thought of every intentional detail- wow! It was so great in every way! It's located inside of Hampton Heights- which we were new to. It's a big communal area of outdoor green space, shops, restaurants, brewery, etc, that had a lot going on! A ceramic making art space, grunge concert happening, sports on TV playing outside, kids playing frisbee, soccer, families having picnics, couples on date night, parents having a beer, etc. Great chill spot! We loved it. Parking was a bit hard on a sat evening, but you can find it. Just have to park further back in the back lots and walk. ****But I digress-- now for the FOOD!!! *drool* The food was unlike anything I've had. The country of Georgia, being in the Caucasus mountain region, close to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Syria, and not fair from Ukraine or Iraq, makes it such a unique culture and food! A mix of European, Asian, and Middle Eastern. The flavors and herbs are so rich! The food is so delicate and fresh! I noticed they use a lot of walnut, as in their creamy walnut dressing, walnut liquor cocktail, walnut garlic filling, walnut on fish and meat, etc. As well as pomegranate, turmeric, and many fresh herbs! Everything was bursting at the seems with flavor! A very healthy cuisine over all, it seems. Scratch cooking! DRINKS: We ordered a Georgian wine, as well as a Georgian cocktail that had walnut liquor in it. Very unique. ***FOOD WE ORDERED: We first ordered the cucumber tomato salad, which had a mix of thinly sliced red onion, bell pepper, a creamy, chunky walnut vinegar herb dressing-- so so good!! I could eat this every day! So refreshing! We ordered the three "mini" Georgian Pizza boats (Khachapuris) --- (they were a great size for sharing!). For our three choices, we chose: Spicy veggie -- many vegetables, cheese, and herbs- great flavor!, pomegranate and steak- so good!, and the bacon and Brie - also so good and my son's favorite! (Great for picky eaters). We took half home since we ordered so much lol. We ordered the Khinkali: Georgian meat soup dumplings. Very good and a unique taste of spices. Unique texture in the dough as well. A bit of thick, sticky, doughy texture. While I liked it, my son did not. It was an acquired taste for sure and different from other Asian dumplings that he's used to. We ordered the lamb plate- Mtsvadi lamb. Wow!! So flavorful and tender. A plate of many large chunks of juicy marinated lamb, some pomegranate seeds and red onion, and we paired it with their herb style mint pesto (different than Italian pesto). We tried three sauces: spicy Adjika - a red pepper, tomato, spicy sauce. Good and unique- a bit on the bitter side for me. Also the Georgian pesto, which is a mix of mint and cilantro, and garlic and jalapeño w olive oil. It was good and strong. Very different from Italian pesto. And lastly, tried the Tsakhton-- a garlic cream dill sauce. Was delicious and dipped the pizzas and everything in this lol. The Satsebeli sauce also sounds intriguing for next time. The service was great and we got to hear all about their story and the vision behind it. I LOVE that they do communal dining events to bring the community together. Check out their Friday night community dinners. We cannot wait to go back and try way more things! It's our new favorite place. And an extra plus for parents- since it's next to that playful grassy space. My son was able to go play and run back and forth w no issue, since it was open air eating (maybe different when colder out.) Keipi, you stole our hearts! (I wish I could post more than 10 photos... what's up w that, Yelp?!) read more

Incredible. Would recommend 5/5. Wait staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Georgian dumplings for a starter, 3 small order of khachapuri with bacon and bri, lamb and pomegranate and spicy veg. Wonderful flavor. Baklava for dessert which you could taste each layer. So delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming and quaint. You feel welcome and part of the community. read more

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