Fine Dining · Greenville, SC
Scoundrel
Timeless elegance, modern flavors in the heart of downtown Greenville, SC.
Notable South says
You have to experience Scoundrel. There is a magic to this place that no one can describe for you. The excellence lives in every detail: the precision of the food, the warmth of the service, the vision of Chef Joe Cash.
1st
Michelin Star in Greenville
2022
Established
2026
James Beard Semifinalist, Best Chef Southeast
The Standard
What Makes This Business Notable
Scoundrel is a French-inspired restaurant and full-service bar on Main Street in downtown Greenville, founded by Chef and Owner Joe Cash. Inspired by Parisian bistros and luxe American steakhouses, the menu melds French tradition with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. In November 2025, Scoundrel became the first restaurant in Greenville's history to receive a Michelin star, earning the distinction in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the American South. The restaurant has also been named one of Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America (2023), a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best New Restaurant (2024), and a 2026 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast. In just a few short years, Scoundrel has become the standard for fine dining in the Upstate.
The Approach
World-Class Training, Hometown Heart
Chef Joe Cash began his culinary career in Greenville before training at some of the most celebrated kitchens in the world, including three-Michelin-star Per Se in New York and two-Michelin-star Noma in Copenhagen. He went on to serve as Executive Sous Chef at Major Food Group's Torrisi Italian Specialties. In 2021, Cash returned home to Greenville with a singular vision: to build something lasting. Scoundrel is the product of that journey. High-quality ingredients are prepared with care and finesse, where familiar favorites are elevated without losing the warmth that makes them worth coming back for.
The Philosophy
Stand Strong to What You Believe In
When the Michelin Guide announced it was coming to the South, restaurants across the region began rethinking their menus and their approach. Scoundrel did the opposite. Cash and his team committed to the same standards they had held since opening day. That conviction paid off. The philosophy at Scoundrel is simple: source with intention, prepare with precision, and treat every guest like they belong. From the elegant dining room with its hardwood floors and brick walls to the full-service bar where a seat never feels like a consolation prize, consistency is the quiet engine behind everything.
The Experience
Step Out of the Ordinary
From the moment you walk through the door, Scoundrel is designed to feel like you have stepped out of downtown Greenville and into something entirely different. The space is intimate, the service is engaging, and the attention to detail is unmistakable. The menu draws from French tradition with Southern sensibility: roasted half chicken with crispy skin and gnocchi Parisienne, elevated Caesar salads, and cronuts with pistachio anglaise for dessert. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the bar, cocktail tables, and the patio. Reservations for dinner are a must. Whether it is a romantic evening, a celebration, or a quiet Tuesday night, Scoundrel turns any occasion into something worth remembering.
Feature Reel
In Their Own Words.
Chef Joe Cash on building Greenville's first Michelin-starred restaurant and the team that makes it possible.
Scoundrel
18 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 · scoundrelgvl.com