Pomegranate on Main

I am always looking for a new experience and THIS ONE was great. Our waitress was so wonderful to explain and give her recommendations. She was very attentive and never let our beverages go empty. Our food was absolutely amazzzzzing, we each got something different so we could try it all. Their hummus & spinach dips are divine. We were all pleasantly delighted with each course we ordered. Definitely don't skip on this restaurant...it will now become apart of my Greenville foodie rotation.

By far the best salmon I’ve ever had! And their homemade hummus is addicting. If you’re looking for delicious, fresh Persian food, this is the spot! I only wish I didn’t wait so long to try this place out.

Here is an update: Although everything described below reflects my actual experience, I want to add this note for fairness. After my review, the restaurant contacted me directly, reviewed the situation with management, acknowledged the ambiguity in their menu wording, and handled the matter professionally. They have apologized, are refunding the unintended portion of the charge, and informed me that they are making clarifications to their menu to prevent recurrence. To give credit where it is due, owning an error and correcting it is a virtue. I appreciate the management team’s response and their willingness to take concrete steps to improve. I paid $100 for rice. They really rip you off there. Do not order the “Tour of something something.” It says “$40 per person,” then they charge you for four people even if you’re only two. The meat is very dry. Appetizers are literally one spoon total. Look at the pictures and how much cheese they served — my cat can eat six cubes of that. And they put pineapple in kebab. Maui kebab, not Iranian. 🤣 They served ice cream and tea at the same time. Hot and cold are not served together. Ask them to calculate your check before you order, just in case.

amazing kabobs, starters, and cocktails. 🍸 we really liked the chicken kabobs, pomegranate rice, koobideh kabob, and fresh hummus. For drinks, we really liked the pomegranate martini and walnut cracker!

Great lunch, nice atmosphere, friendly sever. The appetizers were amazing, great selection of vegetarian options. Got one spinach and one eggplant dip, delicious on their bread. Son got the vegtable kabobs and I got the eggplant stew, we enjoyed both. Beautiful location on Main Street, right across the street from the waterfalls to go on nice walk after eating. Inside and outside dinning.

We had a good time at Pomegranate on Main. The staff were kind and welcoming as soon as we walked in. The food was full of flavor, and there were plenty of Persian options to choose from. The only reason this isn’t a 5-star review is the portion sizes. The special of the night, while delicious, was a bit small for the price. The drinks also came in pretty small glasses, which made the overall value feel a little off. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would come back. Great vibe and good food. Just hoping for a bit more value next time.

This cheerful Mediterranean-themed Persian restaurant was the perfect choice for lunch on a beautiful Monday afternoon visiting Greenville. The colorful dining room and bar looked like fun places to be but we chose the patio because the weather was so nice. The focal point of the patio is the waterfall wall. The three-walled patio is indoor/outdoor because the owners are in the process of installing glass doors along the fourth, sidewalk-side wall, which will allow them to open and close the doors as weather requires. But the roof retracts and fans and heaters allow them to adjust the patio to the weather. We sat in the warm sun but other tables were shaded. Our very friendly server brought us some very tasty dishes, starting with hummus for the table. Sarah and I shared the Soltani Barg, but we switched out the Barg skewer for a chicken skewer. The combination of the Koobideh skewer, chicken skewer, basmati cranberry rice, and grilled tomato was both generous and delicious. My brother and his wife enjoyed the salmon wrap with basmati cranberry rice and the Chenjeh (tenderloin) wrap with salad. The menu also offered an interesting selection of starters and stews, and other other wraps and kabobs. Recommended when Greenvilling. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

The beef kabobs with cranberry basmati rice was delicious. The complimentary bread with butter and feta cheese was decent but nothing super special. The inside felt cozy and well-decorated. Overall, I had a good time there.

Absolutely need to come back here!!! Came for lunch and got the lunch special chicken - marinaded in their pomegranate walnut marinade. Omg delightful. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the cranberry rice was divine. Such a yummy meal for $16 what a great price! Will be a repeat pitstop on my next trip to Greenville!

Tasty flavors! I had the Chicken Kebob and we shared the free starter of naan, feta, radish, fresh mint leaves, and sweet butter. Every table has a small dish of sumac, which I *liberally* sprinkled on everything. The only reason it's not 5 is the chicken was tough. Enthusiastic table service, pleasant ambiance (though the hostess doesn't return smiles or do eye contact).

This place was awesome. We had the tender line towards kebab. We had the tenderloin for Porsche kebab, which was absolutely perfect for perfection and the rice was amazing and my one of my favorite parts was a tomato just excellent and I enjoyed the Persian tea. Be careful how much sugar you put in it might ruin the experience and then I'm waiting here to check out my personal ice cream, traditional salt. I'll let you know how that is. So far, really enjoying our trip to Asheville this is definitely one of the stands out the ambience service the gift that they give you in the beginning. I'll make it an awesome experience person. I dreamed just hit the table so I'll update you in a minute. The ice cream was absolutely awesome. Definitely do not leave here without trying to purchase ice cream

Why? Why have I not gone here sooner! ?!?! This is a pleasant calm vibe.. I did not see any televisions, music was pleasant and people were conversing with one another! We sat ...in the pseudo outside setting/ covered area and this is pleasantly cool with ceiling fans. The only location of the restaurant which seemed tight and crowded was immediately to the left of the hostess stand. My suggestion is to try and avoid this area. It is right against the glass. So drinks ....had the pomegranate martini..delicious with fresh light cocktail.. also try the Angel's Envy bourbon with saffron infused ice cube and and orange slice. Both delicious and amazing. We tried 3 of the appetizers, --hummus--plenty of garlic!, cucumbers and tahini yogurt and am eggplant dish...all were fantastic. T h is comes with either bread or veggies to dip. Our entrees were grilled chicken and tomato dish..delicious and the Halibut and shrimp. All very tasty. Not overly spicy but very pleasant. And we took the coconut pie dessert home... rich but light and clean. Our waitress Hanna was kind , patient, and made good suggestions We will totally come back.

The beef kabobs with cranberry basmati rice was delicious. The complimentary bread with butter and feta cheese was decent but nothing super special. The inside felt cozy and well-decorated. Overall, I had a good time there.

Husband and I have always wanted to try this place...it was previously closed during the afternoon so we couldn't previously but now their hours have changed and theyre open all day. We ordered to go since we had our dog with us. Got the chicken kabobs and the salmon. Inside was tastefully decorated and they had an outside courtyard that I would have enjoyed dining in on this beautiful but cool day. Salmon was tender and flaky, flavorful. Really enjoyed it...so did doggie. Came with 2 pieces which was worth the price tag. The rice was seasoned with herbs and had lime beans. The chicken kabob pieces were a good size but I thought it was a little bland and dry. The rice that came with the chicken was a lot better than that which came with the salmon though...it had cranberries and turmeric or saffron flavoring, which provided pops of flavor. Would definitely ask next time if can pair the cranberry rice with the salmon next time! Also came with pita and butter that you can season with spices they give you...and a cube of cheese (paneer?). Overall I would try again...decently priced.

Went to a lovely business dinner here today and loved the atmosphere and service. We all shared a few of the many dips to choose from. Each was good but could have been a little larger for the price. I ordered for my main dish the Barg and Saffron Chicken dish the meat was food but the chicken was a little on the dry side. The rice was a little bland so I added some if the spices which nothing for me. one of the other dinners came and it was a Lamb Shank. The folks loved it and yes it was flavorful but seem to me to be missing something. It was so tender and juicy however I am more used to a Turkish or Lebanese lamb Shank and this one seemed to miss the mark for me but was loved by the one that consumed it. I will be back and try it again another time I am in town.

Woah I love this place! What a wonderful restaurant. We ended up getting the family meal I believe it was $40 a person but so worth it! You get to try the majority of their menu with different options including an appetizer and dessert! Service was great they explained the order and how to eat the meal properly! Only thing I would say is when it came to dessert they were out of everything so it was kind of disappointing outside of that it's worth a stop!

We had a reservation for a party of 2 at 5:30 pm on Friday, 3/21/25. Ben was our waiter and he was wonderful! We were celebrating a birthday and we appreciated how Ben gave us the dessert menu and told us to pick one on the house. Sadly, they didn't have 1001 Nights Chocolate Cake, which we for sure would've gotten. But we still were grateful for the gesture! Here's what we got: - Duo ($9): Hummus and Kashk Bademjan - The hummus was average. The kashk bademjan was very good! The "bread" it came with just didn't taste or feel very fresh. It wasn't warm. It left something to be desired for sure. - Saffron Chicken Kabob ($22): Just didn't have much flavor. The basmati cranberry rice was good though! - Barg Kabob ($26): This was the better of the two entrees. We subbed the original rice for the rice with lentils and golden raisins, which was the move! - Coconut Custard Pie (normally $7, but free because we were celebrating a birthday): Good! Great service. We just weren't blown away by the food. If you're from Atlanta and you've had Rumi's or Delbar, Pomegranate on Main doesn't live up to either of those restaurants.

Popped in for a Friday night dinner with another couple. Started with some appetizers and a beer. Hummus was above average but the break it came with was very sub par. Either old and just not good quality. Lack of draft beer was sad, but not the end of the world. Grabbed the salmon main. Salmon was perfectly cooked and tasty. The accompanying rice was good, not great. Could have been more flavorful. Waitress was pleasant.

Came into town to visit friends and they brought us here. What a win! The food was delicious and fresh and the service was better. It was not overly crowded but had a solid amount of tables full. It was not loud but had a nice vibe. The food was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Our drinks were fantastic!

Solid and charming Persian restaurant in a great location on the Main Street in Greenville. The servers are incredible responsive and they ensure you'll have a great dining experience. The menu is pretty basic but they pretty much do everything well... kabobs, dips, salads, lamb. The shrimp kabobs and stews are highlights. We really enjoyed our meal here.

Morgan provided us with super friendly and helpful service!! Very professional! Excellent cuisine as I love the food here!!! So very delicious!!! Been here many times!!

Came here for lunch and thought it was totally good but a wee bit overhyped. I ordered a lunch salad with a side chicken kebab. It is a busy place, even for lunch, so I recommend making a reservation.

Perfect place for a delicious bite and great ambiance My boyfriend and I stopped in here on our birthday trip since it got such great reviews on Trip Advisor, and I love Persian food. First, their customer service is fantastic! Even though we arrived 10 minutes before they closed for lunch, they still sat us and were extremely friendly and gracious! We sat outside on the courtyard, and it was a very nice calm oasis away from the busy street just outside. One of the things I really appreciated was each item on the menu came with a wine recommendation. My boyfriend got the Persian mule and OMG I am not normally a mixed drink person but that was refreshing, delicious and not too sweet tasting. Definitely get the hummus to start and use all the veggies in their veggie tray with it. We weren't that hungry so shared the chicken kabob plate and everything from the roasted tomatoes to the saffron rice with cranberries was delicious and I kind of wish I had ordered the whole plate for myself since the chicken was so tender and well seasoned without being overly salty. I would definitely recommend this place whether you're enjoying a casual lunch, looking for a nice dinner, or even need something delicious and healthy to go.

This place was outstanding. The best texture and taste to all the appetizer dips. The meat I got was grilled perfectly and the taste was amazing. My husband and I enjoyed it so much.

Fabulous dinner and drinks at Pomegranate on Main. Morgan was a top notch server-- giving us all the information we needed to order the perfect items and serving things promptly. Our food was really delicious and seasoned so perfectly. Pomegranate on Main has become one of our favorite restaurants to visit when we are in Greenville.

Walked by this place in the West End several times over and never made our way in. Decided to make reservations with some friends & i'm so glad we did. There are so many things to love about this place. The atmosphere is laid back & the wait staff is extremely knowledgeable to help out if you are unfamiliar with the cuisine (like I was). She walked us through the menu giving in depth explanations to the different items listed on their menu which was super helpful to a first timer. The food was very very delicious. We started with a Persian Breakfast & Hummus. The Persian Breakfast consisted of cheeses, radish & mint leaves - surprisingly refreshing to start the meal. The Mirza Ghasemi & Black Bean Hummus' were also delicious alongside the warm flatbread provided for dipping. Our entrees were the Chicken Torsh Kebab which was marinated to perfection & very tender. This dish was served with cranberry rice (this dish alone would make me return). My better half ordered the Grilled Marinated Lamb Medallions. These were also deeply marinated which made the meat very tender & delicious. This is a great little spot for a double date night to try out some new cuisine or get a great meal if you're already familiar with it! Would recommend to anyone visiting Greenville.

During our visit, we came across Pomegranate in our research and were pleasantly surprised by a growing small town providing an abundance of diverse palettes. Jordan, at the bar, was great to talk to and provided us with local insight. We decided on a bottle of wine and were brought a complimentary plate of crudites. Great way to prepare for our experience, without filling up. Kashk Bademjan was an eclectic choice, beyond hummus and salad, offering a blend of sauteed eggplant and onion, and topped with Persian cream of whey, crispy fried onion and mint. When having a Mediterranean dish, you have to get the lb, right? The lamb, immersed in a rosemary marinade, charbroiled and served with a grilled tomato and basmati rice mixed with lentils and golden raisins. Taste, check! Texture, check!

Great patio, great service, pomegranate martini was refreshing and the chicken kebab meal was delicious. What was the cherry on top?! Persian breakfast. I'll dream about it until the next time we go! Gave me a little feel of Europe.

my food smelled like fart and I threw most of it away because it was so stinky and my girlfriends food was decent but was basically just rice and veggies. this place is severely overhyped.

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch as we passed through this amazing town. The appetizers, soup, small plate salads were delicious. The vegetable kabob was just perfect and my husband's chicken kabob wrap was so yummy. You won't be disappointed here. Can't wait to try for dinner at some point.

This is a great place for business or fun meal. I particularly love the homemade hummus with pita breads and fresh veggies. I got the salmon over salad which was super fresh and delicious. I had it with the pomegranate dressing of course - yum! My business colleague had the special beef soup which was chunky and good. The Restaurant is always buzzing with locals and Greenville visitors. Suggest a reservation so you don't have to wait!

Why haven't I gone sooner? Gluten free Amazing delectable dishes that satisfy the appetite...My new favorite restaurant!!

We ordered koobideh kabob served with rice & grilled tomato & chicken kabob served with cranberry rice. The koobideh was full of gristle, rice was dry and the tomato too small for the amount of rice. It was a disaster and the wait staff was not responsive. The chicken was dry & tough but the cranberry rice was tasty. Overall worthless food coupled with poor, indifferent service. We do not plan to patronize the place again and share the experience with our friends & relatives.

Service was great! We started with the grilled chicken wings. The flavor was so good. We had the lamb medallions, the beef and shrimp kebabs! Everything was great! Atmosphere was also wonderful! For dessert was a coconut custard pie and chocolate pie.

A bit dissappointed as I was expecting better prepared dishes. The sampler dips where ok, but a bit underwhelming. The spinach cream was very salted, the cucumber and yogurt a bit bland and the yogurt too waterdown, and the eggplant with fried onions was good, but I was missing a bit more flavor. What was really disappointing was the pita bread. It was dry and cold. Like just taking off the bag from the fridge. This bread should be warm and fluffy, or even fried. We had a beef mix kebab with a ground chuck kebab and a filet kebab. The filet had little flavor and it was a bit chewey, the ground chuck was very good. Liked the tomato on top of the rice. Service was excellent and prices reasonable. Just wished we had a better food experience.

This was my first time trying persian food and it was DELICIOUS! I brought my parents here and they loved it as well. I had a shrimp dish and it did not disappoint, and the Pomegranate Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream was one of the best things to ever touch my mouth

Just all around good food. The cranberry rice is addicting! Nice variety of unique dishes. I've never been disappointed with any of my selections. This is our "go to" dining spot whenever we're attending one of our wonderful street festivals in downtown Greenville.

The food was out of this world food! My group of four has been raving about this meal for days!!!! The service was also fantastic. They brought us waters right when we sat down and our drinks stayed filled and our empty plates were quickly cleared the entire time. We all got the house salad as a side and it was terrific. The flavor of citrus and zest was mouth watering. The cranberry rice is to die for!!! I got the chicken tolsha (i think) and OMG i can not stop thinking about it! Everyone in my party LOVED their dishes. We all shared two appetizers. One was an eggplant dip and the other a cucumber cream dip. The eggplant dip was to die for and I need the recipe ASAP! We all shared the house ice cream as a dessert and it was so good and the perfect treat to end the meal on. I can not wait to go back to try a cocktail next time as I have high hopes since the food was so good.

Such a surprise. We walked into this restaurant after having too long of a wait at another. I just go on yelp and quickly said the closest restaurant to us that had good reviews. I had not idea what type of food. To my surprise, it was Persian/Iranian which I never have had so it took me right out of my comfort zone. However, when I got the food it was SO GOOD. Chicken was cooked perfect. You get a ton of rice, and the charring is great. Make sure to put the special seasoning on the table in your food. You get bread and a salad to put on your bread before the food. That wasn't my thing but the people I ate with liked it. The atmosphere was gentle and the staff was all nice. Definitely worth going !

Dylan McMillan was great! The food amazing. Coming from California the prices were just unbeatable for us. Everything we ordered was delicious and portions were great. Dylan provided us with amazing service, and we will definitely tell all of our flight attendant friends to come back to this place.

The one star is for the rice and hummus, which were decent. The Chicken Torsh Kabob, which Yelpers said was marinated and tender turned out to be anything but..... The chicken kabob was non-marinated, non-sauced, no herbs pieces of dry, overcooked chicken. Needless to say, hubby and I would not order from this over-hyped restaurant again.

It was an experience to say the least. The food was fine and server was fine to start with. The issues began with the bill, The menu states for each appetizer ordered bread will be provided. We ordered the Trio of appetizers and first received 2 baskets of pita. The server asked if we wanted more and we said sure, then brought two more. However on the bill I was charged for 2 extra pita baskets when I didn't even order the 4th and the 3rd should have been included. However most importantly WARNING!! If you split the meal at your own table NOT from the kitchen you are charged 6$ per person who didn't order an entree. They proceeded to argue that you could have asked for extra rice and grilled tomato, but this was not shown anywhere. After arguing with the GM she agreed to remove it for one time however would not recommend this establishment. This is on top of high overpriced food!!

Pomegranate is one of the more unique dining experiences in GVL, and it definitely one of the top tier options in the city. Situated in a great spot on Main St, you can visit Falls Park either before dinner or after. The menu offers a wide range of Persian dishes, which are more than adequately portioned, I might add. I'm a big fan of the kabobs, but there are many options, including salads & lamb dishes. They have a solid drink menu, and the wines on their list are a step above a lot of other places. And lastly, if you don't feel like getting all dressed up, you can order online & takeout is a breeze! If you're looking for something different & delicious, you can't go wrong with Pomegranate!

So good!! The hummus was so delicious. The chicken kabob was so good too. The food just tastes fresh. Will definitely be coming back.

I never post reviews but we ate here tonight for the first time and it deserves a great rating. The food and service were outstanding. This was one of the best meals we have ever eaten in Greenville. The lamb medallions were fork tender and the cranberry rice was unique and delicious! We don't eat out often but will be back for special occasions.

We ordered salmon and it came with Lima bean rice, which we did not like, the waiter brought us some cranberry rice that was great! The salmon was wonderful too. They had a sumac seasoning that was interesting. It is used instead of salt and pepper. We are at the bar so we would not have to wait. It was a great dinner experience.

I have to be honest I was very apprehensive initially when my friend recommended this place for lunch but I was truly pleasantly surprised that my favorite thing ended up being the cranberry basmati rice and the mint plum spritz

This was such a nice place! The staff was supper friendly and nice. I was dog sitting and Greenville was the half way mark for me to return my furr niece. We sat and had cocktails out side and enjoyed great cocktails Mediterranean food. I was able to keep it healthy. No pics but I was great!

Well, this is a restaurant we like. We now live an hour from GVL and came in tonight for dinner (party of 2). It's a Thursday and a large restaurant so we didn't make a reservation. We arrived at 8:10pm and the restaurant was bustling (maybe 70% full). The host greeted us and looked at his iPad then said, "well I'm sorry our kitchen is closing so I can't seat you". Yelp says open till 9:30pm. ?????

We were here for the first time and it didn't disappoint!! The food was amazing, fresh and tasty!! The place was clean and beautiful!! Service was absolutely fantastic!! Definitely our new favorite spot!!

Food, service from Aria and ambiance were great. First lunch here -excellent portions of chicken kabob with saffron rice w/cranberries and 2 starters -hummus & cuc & tomato mix w/ Persian dressing AND a complimentary Persian "breakfast salad". Sat on newly enclosed outdoor patio near waterfall. Sorry no pictures. But up!

Always a delight either for dinner or lunch. Food is amazing. The choices are varied and the tastes unexpected yet there is something for even those with limited cuisine needs. Especially lovely for al fresco dining in spring/summer/ and fall. Not to be missed.

Delicious experience that I can't suggest enough. We came early enough and we didn't have reservations, but we're lucky to be seated. Book way in advance so you guarantee a spot. All of the food we tried was delicious!! Ask questions bc the servers are knowledgeable and helpful. There was not a kids menu but mine ate from our plates and there was more than enough food. Seating outside or inside.

Food, staff, ambiance...wonderful. So not SC cuisine. We return regularly Yelp demands more characters.

One of the best restaurants in downtown Greenville. Very unique. Persian food. Great service. Wonderful hosts.

It's wonderful to find a place that has fine service, fresh and tasty food with a nice ambiance. Pomegranate on Main is a must go, especially if you enjoy Iranian & Persian food. The rice with cranberries is divine. The Salmon is cooked to perfection. The dips are tasty & fun to share. Looking forward to my next visit to Greenville!

We were at the POM to celebrate the holidays/birthday with friends. The server took care of us. No complaints there. Food and drinks were delivered to our table in a timely manner. However, the food and drinks were another thing. The hummus and starters were good. Drinks were good just a bit over priced but that is typical of downtown. Concerning the main dish - disappointing. If you read Rose S (which was a month ago) I agree with her review. I had the same dish. The chicken was tough - the rice and chicken were dry. Disappointing.