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.
What makes Scoundrel 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 finalist for Best Chef: Southeast. In just a few short years, Scoundrel has become the standard for fine dining in the Upstate.
An experience, not just a meal
Scoundrel turns any occasion into something memorable, whether it is a romantic night out or a deal closed over cocktails. The vision is hospitality as craft: the precision of the kitchen matched by the warmth of the room. Excellence lives in every detail, and the result is a place that has quietly become the standard for fine dining in the Upstate.
Rooted in French tradition
Chef Joe Cash builds each dish around French technique and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The menu draws from Parisian bistros and luxe American steakhouses, designed for sharing in the warm, easy spirit of European hospitality. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is incidental. Every plate is precise, generous, and made to be lingered over.
From the first pour to the last course
Begin at the bar during Happy Hour, settle in for a long dinner, or reserve the room for a private gathering. Oysters on ice, caviar, perfectly cooked plates, and a thoughtful list of wines and cocktails set the tone. From the first pour to the last course, the evening unfolds with the ease and polish that earned Greenville its first Michelin star.
