About Rick Erwin's West End Grille
Rick Erwin's West End Grille opened in 2005 at the west end of Main Street, when downtown Greenville had only a handful of restaurants. It calls itself the city's original upscale steakhouse and is the flagship of the Rick Erwin Dining Group, which now runs several restaurants across the Upstate. General manager Sebastian Grier has been with the group for a decade.
Dinner centers on premium cuts of beef and seafood, with classic steakhouse favorites alongside newer dishes, served from a full bar with cocktails and craft beer. The wine list is broad and international, and the restaurant has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2006.
This is a dinner-only spot, Monday through Saturday, and it is closed on Sundays. For groups, the Wine Room seats up to 22 and overlooks Main Street beside the wine cellar, with no room fee but food and drink minimums starting at $1,500 Monday-Thursday ($2,000 Friday-Saturday), rising for the November 13 to December 31 holiday period. A screen and projector can be added.
Valensole Farm, a lavender and berry farm near Travelers Rest, is about 30 minutes north of downtown by US-25. Spend the afternoon in the Upstate countryside, then come back to the West End for dinner.
What to do
- Book a steak or seafood dinner on Main Street
- Browse a wine list honored by Wine Spectator every year since 2006
- Reserve the Wine Room for a group of up to 22
- Order a cocktail or craft beer at the full bar
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round for dinner, Monday-Saturday
- Hours
- As published October 2026: Monday-Thursday 4-10 pm; Friday-Saturday 4-11 pm; closed Sunday
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Reservations are highly recommended.
- Closed Sundays, so plan a Saturday or weekday dinner.
- Check the dress code page on their website before you go.
- Holiday-season minimums for the Wine Room are higher from November 13 through December 31.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Valensole Farm · about 30 minutes away
Valensole Farm near Travelers Rest is about 30 minutes north, so a farm afternoon ends well with dinner here.
Getting there
Questions
Is Rick Erwin's West End Grille open on Sunday?
No. As published October 2026 it serves dinner Monday-Saturday and is closed Sunday.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are highly recommended.
Is there a private dining room?
Yes. The Wine Room seats up to 22 and overlooks Main Street; there is no room fee, but food and beverage minimums apply.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Travelers Rest & Landrum, South Carolina
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