Greenville, SC · Greenville County
Greenville backyards,Upstate style
A lot of Greenville families are fairly new to town, and they've noticed that every house in the neighborhood has a patio built for hosting. A hibachi chef is an easy way to finally fill it with the people you've been meaning to invite.
What a hibachi night looks like in Greenville
Downtown Greenville changed fast after the city opened Falls Park on the Reedy and the curving Liberty Bridge above the falls. Main Street is now lined with restaurants and patios, Fluor Field draws families for Greenville Drive baseball games in summer, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail links downtown to Furman University and up to Travelers Rest. The established neighborhoods, like those along Augusta Road and North Main, have tall trees and screened porches; newer subdivisions keep spreading toward Simpsonville, Five Forks, Mauldin and Greer.
Who gathers here? Engineers and managers relocated for the Upstate's manufacturing employers, Furman parents in town for a weekend, wedding parties using the many barn and estate venues outside the city, and anyone with a Clemson ticket who wants a big dinner before or after a game. Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell are close enough for a weekend, and Paris Mountain State Park sits right on the edge of town. Spring and fall are lovely for an outdoor dinner; midsummer evenings are fine once the sun drops behind the trees.
From the grill
Setting up in Greenville
Newer subdivisions around Simpsonville and Greer often have HOA covenants about vehicles and noise, so it's worth a heads-up to the HOA or a neighbor if you're expecting a big group. A level driveway or a concrete patio outside the screened porch works well; the grill should never go inside the screen enclosure. Summer afternoons in the Upstate are hot and stormy, so plan an evening start and have a covered fallback with open sides.
Greenville questions
Can you cook before a Clemson home game for a group staying in Greenville?
Yes. A Friday evening dinner is usually smoother, since game-day traffic on the road to Clemson is heavy. Tell us the kickoff time and where you're staying.
Do you travel from Georgia for a Greenville party?
Yes, Greenville is part of our regular South Carolina service. Travel is calculated from our Buford base or the nearest major city, whichever is closer, and shown before you book.