I think I got too excited about trying my first Michelin Star restaurant that I was left disappointed overall. We had this reservation for two months so very excited to try it, and it's definitely good, but each of the 6 of us at our table had critiques about each dish. Our server didn't seem to care if we were there or not, but I tell you the gentleman on the team named Micah made our night with his attentiveness and personality. I would come back if I knew he would be our server. Maybe it was because it was the start of restaurant week. Dint realize that when booking the reservation but that shouldn't matter. Our group is torn on coming back. read more

I wish I had taken pictures. Don't sleep on the bread and butter appetizer!!! You KNOW a place is good when they put that much effort, love and attention into just the bread. We also had the broiled oysters and tuna carpaccio for starters - amazing. Not a cheap dinner but we don't mind a splurge when the food & presentation ACTS like it should be splurged on. Very happy with our dinner experience. read more

Have been living in Greenville for about 6 months and have been wanting to check this place out. It did not disappoint the service was amazing and the food was doubly amazing. Will be coming back again. read more

Scoundrel - Front entrance - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. The setting was classy and the staff were engaging. I forgot the 'proper' name, but I had the steak and fries with a side of the vegetable. Everything was perfect. Only complaint was that a couple of times, I had to ask for more water. read more

Such a great addition to downtown Greenville! On the pricey side but it's definitely an upscale and high end type experience with great ambiance. Perfect for a date night. The manager said their goal is French food with a fun twist. That's definitely true! We've been to Paris and we found the dishes to be very authentic. We went for restaurant week and enjoyed sitting in the lounge area by the bar. The steak frites were great - the truffle fries are definitely a stand out and were just like eating them in France. My favorite dish was the ahi tuna appetizer (crudo style) it was bursting with flavor and texture. Great cocktails too- especially if you're a gin fan, they have lots of creative ones. My favorite though was my French 75, it was classic and great. Definitely a great spot for a night out! read more

Scoundrel - Cocktails - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Delicious NYE dinner- our server was wonderful, knowledgable and we appreciated he didn't push the tasting menu. The food was delicious especially the Yellowfin Tuna (pictured). We also enjoyed the Peking Duck and steak & frites. You do sit in pretty close quarters - not an introvert's favorite and the guys 3 tables over were LOUD but that's out of my control. I would definitely return. The Creme brûlée was better than the cronut-esque dessert. read more

Scoundrel - Menu - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Stopped by Scoundrel at Happy Hour for food and drink. My husband and I had the hamburger with steak fries a few wines and a beer for my husband. Everything was great. Since it was my birthday we had Creme Brule for two. The Creme Brule was the best I've had in years. A shout out to the best server, Taylor who made sure our meal was wonderful. We will be back for dinner. read more

Overall was an excellent experience. Everything we ordered was very tasty. The ambiance was super chic. It's a bit noisy for my tastes but nothing that a normal person would think is too bad. Our service was excellent. Caesar salad was . Highly recommend. read more

Good experience at Scoundrel Friday evening! As a couple that lived in France there were some things we were hoping for but didn't get (no pastis?) but overall really impressed. Service was prompt and they were great with refilling water (a huge plus for me when it's a small water glass and they don't leave a bottle at the table). Escargots were served properly (in shell!). We wanted to order the glassy skin duck but they informed us they were out as the ducks delivered were sub-par. Disappointing, but better than being served something the chef wouldn't be proud of. The root veggies in puff pastry were good, though the sauce was overly sweet. The coulotte steak was a bit undercooked (ordered medium rare and it bordered much more on rare in my opinion) but not enough to be bothersome. The duck fat fries were amazing, but if you don't like them salty, you probably wouldn't like these. (However I do, so I'm not complaining) The fried croissant was absolutely amazing. Like almost life-changing. I would go back just for that. I feel like the drink menu could use some work. Everything was either sweet or had a bitter/licorice type thing going on. Again, not really a complaint, just not my thing. Great location and vibe, overall. I would go back for sure! read more

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Best Happy Hour by far. We ordered five items from the Happy Hour menu to be shared. First served was the escargot. It was delicious. Most escargot I have had in the past have been so garlic forward that your taste buds were overcome. Not Scoundrels , while there is garlic it is subtle as well as a subtle taste of lemon. Served along with that was the beef tartare. This was outstanding as well. The beef is set upon a delicious potato round. Nothing was overpowering , just a delicious blend of flavor. Our next course if you will was the petite Caesar salad. Again, everything about it was spot on. One of the best Caesars I have ever had. Served with that was the bone marrow. All I can say is mmmmm! Our final selection was the Scoundrel Burger served with duck fat fries. Burger was amazing as were the crispy,hot duck fat fries. Great martinis and wine. The service was a cut above most others. Our server was wonderful (unfortunately I cannot remember his name). The Michelin Star is well deserved! read more

My new favorite restaurant in GVL. The experience is worth every penny and time. I can't imagine anything on the menu being bad but the items I had I would highly recommend. Start with an order of the bread, salad and tartare then the ribs for your entree. This is plenty to split with another person. The flavors are amazing. read more

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I don't write reviews often but this was the best meal I think I've ever had. The cocktails, the hor d'oeuvres, the entrees and the desserts were all exceptional. The gnocchi that came with the roasted chicken was the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. We will be looking for reasons to come back to Greenville for this restaurant. read more

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Awful service, while partially our fault for being late. We did call and tell them we were running late. Upon arrival, we were told they did not have enough time to sit us. Never telling us on this on the phone so we did not waste our time, then instead told us to sit at the bar. What a waste of time. I guess losing money is worth more than helping your guest.. While I understand being late was not their fault, the handling of the situation was not acceptable. We went down the street and had a great time. Won't return unfortunately read more

Best dining experience in Greenville! Our group tried the Steak Frites Coulotte, Duroc Ribs; Baked Chicken, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrel and we each were totally happy. Nearly cried when I sampled the blue crab app it was so good. Great cocktails, and can't say enough about the impeccable service experience from host to water server to main server and her assistant. Great atmosphere - feels like you're in France in the 1930s. read more

Scoundrel - Check out the original artwork, too! - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We've been here many times and the food is absolutely amazing and worth every penny. But we took friends who were visiting from out of town and the service did not match our almost $800 bill. We were sat without menus and did not have anyone come to our table to give us a menu or even greet us for 30 minutes. Interactions with the server throughout the evening did not feel hospitable and I do not feel the service matched the quality of the meal itself. The poor service made the meal feel not as good and I felt embarrassed to have brought visiting company read more

One of the best meals I have ever had! The chicken with the gnocchi was fantastic and full of flavor. Great drinks too!

We had the most devine dinner experience here. Our server, Steven, was the perfect host/guide for the meal, he talked us through the wine list and entrees with skill and expertise that was both mellow and accomplished without being stuffy. Lovely. And the food? Just exquisite and thoughtful. We shared the baguettes, Caesar (very different and delicious), and escargot (better than Paris by quite a margin), and then helped us choose our entrees in ways that resulted in each of us raving about our meal. The wines matched the entrees in perfectly complementary style. Then our birthday boy shared his chocolate cake - signature and outstanding - and the crème brûlée we can never resist. What an outstanding evening. Just loved all of it and the entire friendly and supportive staff. I can see why they're on James Beard's radar. read more

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Food was excellent and so was the ambience. Excellent cocktail selection. Very cozy and great for a date night or sitting with friends and chatting for a couple of hours. read more

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My only disappointment was the escargot. The chef has decided to make these in a floral setting taste instead of a heavy garlic flavor. I eat escargot whenever I get a chance and I won't ever order these again. We ordered the 55oz Tomahawk ribeye. Along with the accompanying sides fed all 4 of us! Highly recommend it!!! We had a "miscommunication" with our server so the manager Jess stepped in and waited on us the rest of the night. Super service, she was awesome. read more

Rating the overall experience - I have to give Scoundrel 5 stars. Was everything perfect? No. But it was close! I visited with my husband and our dear friends for a birthday celebration. I had balloons delivered to the restaurant early and the staff had them placed at the table when we arrived. The decor and design is gorgeous - dark and moody with warm light. The staff is delightful with perfect timing. Our server was excellent with the perfect amount of banter. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided details without coming across as pretentious. To start, we had Colin's baguette, carpaccio of yellowfin tuna, and the green salad. The bread comes with onion butter which is a perfect complement. The salad was dressed with a vinaigrette and small blue cheese crumbles. I found the carpaccio to be a little bland and the others in the group agreed. For the entree, we decided to share the 55 oz Tomahawk ribeye with the works - includes a green salad, duck fat frites with sauces, and melted broccoli rabe. We also had the grilled oyster mushrooms. The ribeye (on the bone) is presented at the table after it is cooked and then taken away to be sliced. Our steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The frites were tasty and crispy and served with 3 different sauces. My favorites were the hollandaise and au poivre. I was disappointed in the melted broccoli rabe - it did not have any flavor. Which is surprising since it is done with Gruyère. My husband ordered the duck for the table, but I did not try it. He said it was very good - one of the best duck entrees he's had. We ordered a bottle of Prosecco for the table and my husband and our friends ordered cocktails - the Manhattan and espresso Martinis. They all enjoyed the cocktails. Our overall experience was fantastic with the perfect ambiance, on pointe service, and good food. Next time, I want to try the Ossetra caviar and Foie Gras & duck liver mousse. Perhaps drinks and apps at the bar. Don't forget to make reservations! read more

I am glad we went but it didn't match all of the hype. We had reservations and were seated promptly. The first waitress really knew the menu and strongly encouraged the Ceasars salad and bread to start. The fish of the day sounded delicious, but $144 for the smaller plate was rather steep, so we passed. We chose the 8 ounce filet and the duck breast. The salad and bread were spectacular! With it being a crowded Friday night, and tables close to each other, we observed as the table next to us received their food- they both got the duck. The man liked his but the lady had one bite and put her fork down. She told the waitress that she found it too gamey and too tough. The manager came over, took her plate back to the kitchen, and the lady chose the salmon instead. Her partner finished his dinner and they had to wait for her food to be prepared... as they waited, the manager came back and said something to the effect: "just wanted you to know, the chef tasted your duck and he said that it was fine." Now the lady kept apologizing for NOT liking her dinner! ?? Her salmon came out and she said it was MUCH better than the duck. I have to agree with the lady about the duck serving. To be fair, I rarely eat duck, so I do not have a good reference point for comparison, but I also found it to be too sweet and too gamey... however it was tender. I had kept the onion butter left over from the bread service and it did help dampen down the sweetness. The filet mignon was good, but not over-the-top fantastic.... French fries were French fries. The atmosphere is very loud and there is no privacy between tables.... maybe 2 ft between tables? Our dinner was $145 without alcohol or tip. Overall, I was disappointed that our experience didn't match what I read from other reviewers. Maybe going on an off-night would provide a better result. read more

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Fearless Chef. Cozy service. On the downside we got seated a bit late on the res. On the upside we took our time and even as they closed our server told us to enjoy ourselves. Nice ambiance. I will close with a loop back to the cuisine. Your kitchen ROCKS MY BOAT!!' read more

5 star cuisine with 2 star service. I wish the service level matched what the Chef was pushing out of the kitchen. We had to wait for just about everything. From cocktails refills, entree ordering and worst of all the check and to have the check picked up. It was so bad that another server noticed how long we were waiting that they ended up asking us if she can run it for us. The server never came over to us once we had our entree's to ensure everything was good (Our server was basically non existent). As the waiter brought us our check, they apologized and said they had a private party in the back room they were taken care of. As much as I appreciate the explanation, it should have never have been that way. When you're spending $150-$200 pp, the service should be equally amazing to the food. Especially for the price in which you're paying. On to the positives... The food that came out the of the kitchen was tremendous. We started with Escargot and the table side Tartare. Followed by the tomahawk for 2 which was perfectly cooked. The sides that came with the steak were excellent. The simple garden salad was anything but simple and broccoli rabe was very tasty. I'm saddened that such a great meal was spoiled by the lack of service. read more

The ribs were dry and the taste was nothing special. Still hungry after eating my entree and splitting an hors d'oeuvre with my wife. Drinks were middle of the road for $15-20 cocktails. There are much better resturants in Greenville with much better prices. I do not recommend! read more

So gorgeous the interior, just a beautiful, warm and welcoming space. Drinks at the bar while waiting for our table to be ready was not a crushed in experience, cocktails great. The Caesar salad was quite different and everyone at the table loved it. The ribs were huge and had an Asian flair, very delish. And, yes this sounds wacked, the chicken with gnocchi in mustard sauce - well everyone agreed it was the best chicken they had ever had. (This is after I thought "what a dumb plebeian thing to order"). Everything was great and loved the round banquet situation. read more

OMG yes. Have to be brief right now, but this is easily our new favorite restaurant in Greenville. Our party of 4 had a filet, burger (our friend said it was incredible), duck, and fish. Everything was amazing. My wife said her salad was the best she'd ever had (I have to agree). My filet was amazing. Perfect rare + cook. Crème Brûlée was also spot on. Staff is also amazing. read more

My friend and I went on a creme brûlée tour. After trying many places downtown and feeling overstuffed, we decided to order one from Scoundrel, to go. Let me tell you that if you're looking for Creme brûlée, THIS is THE place for it. You'll be immensely happy! read more

This is the best steak & meal I think I've ever had TRULY! My partner & I both got our steaks medium and they were amazing (cut like butter). The fries are AMAZING as well. We started with a salad and it was such a fresh great start. Our waitress was well informed about the menu and truly made the experience of our first time even better. I would recommend reservations as it seems they get busy. We went on a weeknight but at outside which was nice but if you want to avoid the heat avoid the outdoor covered patio. I can't wait to visit again! read more

Scoundrel - Steak frites - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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For my wife's 40th birthday we came into town and selected scoundrel for her birthday dinner. From the beginning the mood in the establishment is perfectly set, with low lighting in the building focused lighting at your table. The staff from entry to table is top notch. All extremely polite and professional. We got to enjoy having Erik(Eric) guide us on the menu items. Extremely professional and just an overall good person. My wife son and I enjoyed the escargots as an appetizer. The earns and Gruyère paired well with them and the bread was perfectly crisped. The amberjack was excellent. Perfectly flakey with a great sear. The garlic cream sauce and eggplant made an excellent perfect bit with it all. The Coulotte and burger were perfectly cooked and the frites are amazing. The burger sauce is out of this world and is a perfect match in the burger or as a dipping sauce for the frites. A chocolate cake was brought to the table as a surprise along with a cronut we ordered. By far the best slice of cake ive been served and the cronut is by far my favorite sweet treat ive ever had. All around the experience was fantastic. All of the staff were great and we really appreciated their hard work, especially all of the post storm issues. Will 100% be back the next time we are in the area. read more

The food was phenomenal. I was scared at first beat is French cuisine (portion sizes are notoriously small at French establishments); however, the sizes were perfect! Service was impeccable and the a Nuance is perfect for a group! read more

Food and ambiance is great. A bit pricey as you are charged for everything even bread or extra sauce. I been twice and both times it took awhile for the food to come out though. Other than that I would still recommend. read more

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If you don't mind being rushed through a high-end french dinner by a rude manager, Scoundrel is for you. If you don't mind seeing pornography (ala Penthouse or Playboy) plastered on the walls of one of the bathrooms, Scoundrel is for you. My short assessment: Excellent: ambiance, drinks, food, and service (Taylor) Abysmal: restaurant manager (Kenzi) More detail: A high end French restaurant is meant to be an experience savored by all 5 senses, but due to the manager (Kenzi), it was an "experience" we will never forget. Our experience: My wife and I arrived 5 min early for our Saturday 5:45 pm reservation and were seated by the kind hostess. Our server (Taylor) promptly gave us the low down and took our cocktail orders. 5:45 - 6:45 (for context): we ordered 2 of the most expensive appetizers and 4 premier cocktails (total $114 before tip) At 6:45, we were about to order $150 worth of entrees when the manager (Kenzi) approached our table and brashly informed us (paraphrased) "you have 1 hour left, and we'd like to get your entree orders so this table can be ready for our next guests at 7:45. Resy is clear that you have 2 hours, and we only have 60 seats here, so we need to move things along". (Note: I made this reservation over the phone with Kenzi just 2 days earlier, and she never mentioned a 2 hour time limit) Shocked, we politely asked Taylor for the check and apologized for having to leave (citing Kenzi's rude behavior). We gave Taylor a nice tip because he was doing a great job despite his manager's rudeness. At 7pm, we left upset and disappointed. Thankfully, the evening was redeemed at a nearby Belgian restaurant. A restaurant manager can make or break a restaurant. Message to Chef Joe Cash: If you still ascribe to this aspiration for Scoundrel from your GVLToday interview ("It's not pretentious. It's not forced. It's just this natural, organic, really fun, just simple experience of good food, great fun, great fellowship kind of feel."), then I suggest hiring a new restaurant manager. Kenzi will be the downfall of any hopes for a "Cash Group" of restaurants. With a few minor adjustments to Scoundrel, you will be a GVL restaurant icon. I welcome your comment or a conversation. read more

Scoundrel - Beef Tartar table side prep - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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The charming and sexy style really makes this a great date night spot. Our server was very nice and helpful. Didn't try to upsize our order when asking for recommendations. We had a dozen oysters and a large steak. Very delicious and more than enough for 2. I really liked the pink LED lights in the bathrooms with the vintage posters on the wall. Really added flare, and fun to the evening. read more

Scoundrel - Steak Frites - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Best in Greenville. Steak tartare, burger, entrees, desserts, bread, water, service, bathrooms and close to Richardson garage. Wow!

We really looked forward to having dinner at Scoundrel, since we waited until after the holidays to book a reservation. The menu is fairly limited, but we had a chance to look it over before we came to the restaurant. We were seated at a booth table, which we requested. The ambiance was dark, and well "Scoundrel-ish". The restaurant restrooms are very funny, artistic and reminded me of the Pigalle neighborhood in Paris, which is a bit raunchy, so know this going in (if you are offended by naked photos, don't use the restroom). The food and service were really fantastic. Our kind and helpful waiter, David, was very well-versed in the menu, and made suggestions as we asked questions. We wanted to order a Kir Royale cocktail (not on the menu), and we were able to get it. My husband ordered the cabbage entree, which I wasn't sure of, but it was absolutely outstanding (the cabbage was delicious and the sauce on the side paired well with my duck fat fries). I ordered the Coulotte Steak Frites, medium rare, it was sublime, as was the melted Broccoli Rabe. This restaurant is different from any other in Greenville, as it not only offers superb food, but an experience as well. We will be back. read more

This new downtown spot is very cool. Ambiance is very sleek and modern with comfortable booth seating along one side, and tables on the other. Bar area is small but can accommodate people at both the bar top, and some seating along the wall. The menu is a bit limited, and a little oddly designed to understand, but our server offered the information we needed. In the end, our group of 4 decided to share the Tomahawk RibEye...and whopping $205 for a 50+ oz steak...but with the accompanying sides that were included, and sauces to add to the fare, it was ample for us, and became a bargain compared to other individual options. Steaks were a feature here, and most were in the $70-85 range. There are also oyster, caviar options that were quite expensive to me! Service was outstanding...food was excellent. I'd love to see a broader range of food options. read more

Scoundrel - Tomahawk Rib Eye! with three sauces, duck fat fries and greens! - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

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Reviews said it was loud, but I was unprepared for the level. Ambiance and food were good.

Amazing food, amazing service, very nice environment as well. The cost fits the quality I highly recommend.

The staff and food were remarkable. We had a baguette, Roasted Carolina Amberjack (SC saltwater fish), grilled zucchini & yellow squash, green salad, and the fried pastry with blackberries and cream. ALL absolutely amazing. This by far the best restaurant in Greenville County. read more

Such a fun additional to downtown Greenville! Went here for a girl's night and the ambiance was by far the best part. I played it safe and went with the burger, but it did not disappoint. The serving sizes are large so you definitely won't leave hungry. I plan to go back and be a little more adventurous with the menu! read more

Scoundrel - Burger - French Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina