Season 23 of 'Top Chef' brought its knives, cameras, and culinary action to Greenville, South Carolina.
Throughout the season, filming takes viewers across the Carolinas, spotlighting the award-winning culinary scene through a series of challenges and unforgettable meals. Episodes featuring the Upstate of South Carolina explore everything from charming neighborhood favorites to Greenville's award-winning restaurants.
With so many notable stops, it's easy to plan a 'Top Chef'-inspired visit of your own. Discover them all, as seen on BravoTop Chef, andwatch all episodes now.
Pack Your Bags (Not Your Knives) & Eat Like The Judges Around Town
Experience Greenville, SC, the same way the 'Top Chef' judges did: one bite, sip, and stay at a time. Every stop is designed to put you inside the show.
SCOUT'S DONUTS
📍 1700 E North St
What to try: Indulge in a seasonal apple pie donut at this neighborhood spot! Known for croissant-style donuts (or "cronuts" if you prefer), Scout's Donuts offers a creative menu. Try everything from fluffy classics like chocolate-covered with sprinkles to gluten-free delicacies.
What to try: A new dim sum experience at Sum Bar isn't complete without their chicken wontons and the restaurant’s signature green beans. Both dishes are a great way to try their curated, community-focused menu.
“We had a lovely time. Khailing (Neoh) is lovely. She is a lovely, lovely person,” Kish said of the experience at Sum Bar. “The chicken wontons and oh, the green beans. Big fan of those.”
What to try: A hyperlocal café and grocery store known to sell out of their signature Stecca bread daily, it’s no real surprise that culinary stars have visited this popular spot located along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail Network. While there, fuel up with favorites like their cheesy grits or breakfast Pogacha, or breakfast sammie. At lunchtime, you can't pass up the Swamp Rabbit Café cheeseburger or turkey pesto on their famous Stecca bread.
PINK MAMA'S ICE CREAM
📍 11 S Main St, Travelers Rest
What to try: Kish appeared to embrace the vivid vibes of Pink Mama's by enjoying a decadent cup of rainbow sherbert and a spoonful of bright blue cotton candy ice cream as a “post elimination challenge sweet treat.”
SCOUNDREL
📍 18 N Main St
What to try: Discover why this French bistro-style spot earned Greenville’s first Michelin star, with guests praising the restaurant's vibes and overall experience. Scoundrel'scarpaccio of yellowfin tuna is a classic shareable starter, while other memorable dishes include their beef tartare and tomahawk ribeye.
“Fabulous, really start to finish,” Kish said. "Everything Joe (Cash) is doing over there is outstanding. The vibe is immaculate. Loved it.”
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