Restaurant Profile

170 River Place Greenville, SC 29601
Dinner Menu Lunch Menu
Hours of Operation
M-Th 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
F-Sa 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
M-Sa 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Ambience
Family, Intimate
Attire
Casual
Dining Information
Carry Out/Curbside, Children's Menu, Extensive Wine List, Heart Healthy Meals, Outdoor Dining, Vegetarian Meals
Meals Served
Dinner, Lunch
Payment Method
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Split Checks for Groups
Securing Seating
Reservations Suggested
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Smoking
Smoking Not Permitted
Special
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Meeting Facilities, Private Parties, Private Rooms
(47 ratings)

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Thursdays feature a special regional menu from the chef and half price on select bottles of wine.

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Restaurant Chef

Meet The Chef
Victoria Moore

Victoria (Vicky) Ann Moore is a self-described "food geek" who loves to explore the culinary cultures of different areas of the world. By acting as a food anthropologist and getting to the roots of why different communities eat the way they do, Vicky finds inspiration for the kitchen and takes her guests on a virtual tour of the world.
Originally from Alabama, Vicky learned how to cook from her grandmother and spent lots of time on the family cattle farm. She developed an early passion for fresh ingredients and helped grow a variety of seasonal produce in the garden.
Vicky earned both an associate and a bachelor degree in culinary arts from Johnson and Wales in North Miami, Florida. She graduated in the top 10 percent of her class with a concentration in chef supervisory/management. During her time at Johnson and Wales, she completed a line cook internship at Bay Harbor Inn and Suites in North Miami and cooked at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to joining The Lazy Goat team, she worked as a corporate trainer at The Capital Grille in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Featured Recipe: Moroccan Lamb with Cucumber Yogurt

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The Lazy Goat

Dinner Menu  Lunch Menu 

The Lazy Goat, in Greenville's West End, is a Mediterranean-themed restaurant with a menu featuring global influences from Spain, Morocco, Italy, France, Greece, Africa and the Middle East. Chef Vicky Moore and her team are known for a "made from scratch" approach to cooking- from the "zahtar" on the table to the house made pasta, every item that is served is almost exclusively made by the culinary team. Chef Moore encourages "social dining" and wants her patrons to share conversation, as well as her dishes, at her tables.

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Jun
23
2011

Best Atmosphere

Posted By In the Pink & Green from Greenville

I feel like this place has the best atmosphere of any restaurant in Greenville.


Jun
1
2010

Lovin' The Lazy Goat

Posted By TastyTigers from Simpsonville

We've eaten at The Lazy Goat MANY times and have not been disappointed yet. We love the variety and how they change up the menu. Their hummus, served with the warm pita and veggies, is an ideal way to pass the time waiting for your meal. Every entree has been delicious (too many to start naming). And the wait staff has been excellent with making drink recommendations based on the meal you chose. Never disappointed! Awesome view and patio, when the weather allows. The only down fall... the great food is not a secret, so the wait can be longer than some would like. But it's not that long - and it's well worth it.


May
19
2010

Great Trout

Posted By Lenette from boiling springs sc

I think today's lunch is my all time favorite. Trout seasoned and cooked to a savory yum. Amazing service accompanied by a few of the highly recommended french fries and homemade ketchup added to my dinning experience, not to mention the serene river view.... The Lazy Goat has swiftly found its way to my top 10 yummy places in Greenville.


Apr
21
2010

Great time

Posted By shooter from Hartwell

Our first trip to the Lazy Goat will not be our last. The staff was very nice and very professional. Food presentation was outstanding and the taste, texture, and wide variety of flavors were a delight to the pallet. We sampled too much to list here, we really enjoyed the opportunity to share with one another at our table (dine there and you will understand). The atmosphere was warm and friendly, very nice view of the river and river walk. If you want a dining experience unique to the Upstate you should try the Lazy Goat.


Mar
28
2010

Perfect Date Night

Posted By cdavis226 from Greenville

We were pleasantly surprised by The Lazy Goat. We had a table by the window and watched the river. We wanted to go somewhere that offered dishes we couldn't get everywhere else. You can get steak and potatoes anywhere (and pay way too much for it), but this was definitely something different. We probably went a little overboard on the meat, but we still enjoyed it. We had the fried goat cheese, which we really liked. My favorite was a surf 'n turf special that included a couple of scallops and a couple of short-rib stuffed peppers. We also had the Moroccan Lamb and the Hanger Steak. All the dishes had their own unique taste. I would recommend this to anyone for a fun date night. Be prepared to sit a while, especially if they are busy.


Dec
31
2009

A cozy, tasty spot on a winter's eve

Posted By Gastrognome from Greenville

First trip to the Lazy Goat, on a cold, rainy winter night. It will become one of our "go to" spots to dine out! Food was so flavorful and appealing, service attentive, and loved the French press coffee to finish off the wonderful dinner and dessert.


Aug
14
2009

You haven't been to the Lazy goat?

Posted By Tone from Greenville

Since the Lazy Goat is one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville I thought it was time to post a review. I have been many times for both lunch and dinner. I highly recommend the charred steak served sliced on flat bread. Also, do not leave the Goat without trying their Pommes Frites (fries) served with homemade catsup. Hey Carl, you guys need to market that catsup in grocery stores! After work bar scene upstairs has a great cosmo, big city feel.


Jul
10
2009

A pleasant surprise

Posted By hungry for more from Greenville

We stumbled on The Lazy Goat one day in search of an interesting new restaurant. It was such a nice surprise to find it. We were one of the only diners in there as it was very early and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The staff was excellent and the food was good.In particular, the fried goat cheese appetizer. As my husband and I have both experienced a great deal of authentic Morocccan and Middle Eastern food, we found it not quite completely authentic, but this did not take away from our enjoyment at all. It is definitely a fresh take on those cuisines. And what a pleasure to find it in Greenville. We recommend it for a refreshing change...


Jan
30
2009

The Lazy Goat

Posted By the pious pallet from Spartanburg

I've heard a lot about The Lazy Goat and was very excited to finally be able to go. My wife and I order something from every section of the menu....we had to taste it all. We started with some cheeses and meats which were accompanied by some delicious olives and cipolinni onions. The portion of cipolinnis were tasty but was a kind of a meager portion. The fennel sausage and caramelized pizza was really tasty, but would have been over the top delicious had the onions been really caramelized. Again, I loved the pizza.. The garlic shrimp were not what I expected. A little pricey for the portion as well. The flavor of the dish was overpowered first by the grill flavor on the shrimp and then second by the aftertaste of the shrimp, which took away from the really nice, delicate but flavorful broth. Then we both had a half portion of two pastas: The sweet potato tagliatelle which was just awesome and the butternut parppardelle which was less impressive. The pearl onions (I know, I must have a thing with the onions here) overpowered the delicate flavors of the dish. I think roasted pearl onions would have been better, or even no onions at all. We finished with the Charred Arrachera with the truffled pommes frites....AMAZING!!!!! Wow! It was really perfect. We really enjoyed our evening and the leftovers the next day.


Dec
23
2008

Great Downtown Views

Posted By Luv2DINE from Seneca

All windows, overlooking the river across from the Coach Factory behind the Peace Center. Just soothing. The food was wonderful - enjoyed the Mediterranean chopped salad - spinach dip appetizer - very tasty, not as big a fan of the soup - but overall everything was very tasty and filling, will definitely go again.


Oct
9
2008

Great time w/ the girls!

Posted By JHB from Simpsonville

What a wonderful time...there were 12 of us and the waiter never missed a beat. We sat outside and it was wonderful. Wish we could have gotten mixed drinks outside but hey, that's the law. The wine was wonderful and our waiter had great suggestions. I think we had one of everything on the menu...at least the apps...and shared it all. The Greek mac-n-cheese was awesome...and the pizza and the meat and cheese sample plate...loved the drunken cheese and goat...yummy...it makes me want it again just writing this!!! Try it out...and don't be afraid to try something new...you won't regret it!!!


Aug
10
2008

COME TO COLUMBIA

Posted By josh from columbia

We loved the atmosphere! Stayed upstairs but loved the atmosphere outside also, just too hot!!!


Jul
29
2008

Fun atmosphere, fabulous food

Posted By LittleChemist from Greenville

Been here several times for dinner and just for drinks. A little too pricey for your every-day meal, but if you're looking for something special this is a great place! Extensive wine and cocktail selection, and many unique starters & entrees. Portions are reasonable (no unnecessary biggie-size here!) and great for ordering several dishes as a group and sharing. The fried goat cheese with honey glaze are a must-have!


Jul
23
2008

Almost

Posted By gvegasfoodie from Greenville

I think that the goat needs to wake up a little! Food was good, not great...the cocktails are exciting, but a little too sugary. I also noticed that the dining room can become loud. But, I think with some work, this restaurant could be something special..it's a great idea, and fills an important niche in the downtown restaurant scene.


Jul
8
2008

LAZY LUNCH

Posted By BUCK from Taylors

Lunch just got better. Greenville, if you are looking for a great place for lunch meetings you'll find it just off Main Street at the RiverPlace.


May
9
2008

Flavorful!!!

Posted By GlamGirl from Easley

I ate here for the first time yesterday. All the food was excellent! I had a hard time deciding what to order because I didn't know what some of the things on the menu were, but our waiter was very helpful. I loved everything we ordered. It was very flavorful and fresh! I loved the atmosphere as well. It had a big city feel to it, yet you were able to enjoy the peacefulness of the river.


May
9
2008

Great Snapper!!

Posted By clmsnskr from Greenville

I went here for the first time last night. The snapper was phenomenal! The service was excellent! You've got to try the hummus, it was awesome, too! I loved the location by the river. It was also nice to be able to enjoy the music from the concert by the river as well. Kudos to the Lazy Goat for such high quality food and great atmosphere!


May
8
2008

Awesome Martinis!!!

Posted By Martini Girl from Simpsonville

Went here for drinks and food with a friend and was amazed at how good everything was...from the martinis to the food, as well as the service. Highly quality all the way around!


May
8
2008

YUM!!

Posted By Crystal from Greenville

I love Mediterranean Food, and the Lazy Goat was right on. I went to a catered network event for the US Green Building Greenville Branch and had awesome mini-humus sandwiches and some delicious home made potato chips and yummy white dip. The atmosphere was amazing,and I can't wait to check it out for dinner.


May
8
2008

excellent!

Posted By jaimee from Greenville

The food, service, and atmosphere were excellent! We came to the Lazy Goat looking for some mojitos - they had an extensive selection and were very good. Dinner was a nice surprise as we hadn't heard anything about the restaurant before visiting. Everything was delicious and our server was very helpful in selecting items to complement our tastes.