Urban Wren

Wow this place is so clean and such a vibe inside !! We went out for a new place to try and were blown away. The cocktails were amazing, presentation to flavor 10/10. Bartender took his time going through their happy hour. I’ve never seen such a good happy hour!! Food was incredible we shared a few small plates! Plating and presentation was beautiful. Wonderful experience and beyond excited we found our new spot!! Don’t miss a stop here!

We had an excellent group dinner in the private dining room lined with wine casks or actually might be Hogs Heads. The building was the old Markley Street train station. Excellent social gather environment outside for warm days or nights to gather and be outside among many options.

I will be talking about my meal at Urban Wren for years. I cannot even begin to tell you my favorite dish because we had 17 plates off the menu and every single one was PHENOMENAL. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive. They made great wine/cocktail suggestions and made sure we never had to ask for anything. The atmosphere is what is most lovely, as it is a relaxed, almost causal setting despite being a gourmand’s dream. It makes for the perfect spot for both special occasions AND casual dinners out. Chef Taylor and team, you are all outstanding!

We had such a wonderful experience here last night. I wish I had gotten more names but we were greeted with nothing but smiles from the moment the door was opened for us. They made our 20th wedding anniversary special. Very attentive. I didn’t even realize the candied pecans were left off my lamb and I think it was the manger and the chef came out and brought them to me. Everyone was just so nice and personable. I didn’t get her name but I also saw her behind the bar, blonde medium height but she brought out a bottle of wine from the owner and presented it to us ☺️. Our server Madison, did such an amazing job. I love it when a server knows and speaks about the menu like a chef and that’s exactly what Madison did. She was really able to describe the dishes well, not just the ingredients but the flavor combinations and what we could expect as far a flavor, vial after my own heart 😁. I had the ahi tuna shareable , the Brussels and Moroccan lamb, every thing was thoughtful and balance but honestly not mind blowing. That’s not a put down in anyway because I’ve had some really amazing food and this would definitely be in the running. Me-foodie , my g husband-not foodie 😅 but the chicken with burnt ends…that dashi or as we country folk would say “potlikker” now that 🤯 . It tasted like my grandmothers and that my friends is the ultimate compliment. I’ve eaten at Michelin starred restaurant but when I compare your food to my Bigma’s, you have arrived 😆🤣🤣. But no seriously can’t say enough about our experience there last night. 😀

We went here for our anniversary dinner and it was so good. So creative. I'm still thinking about the fritters a month later. And the steak, man, so good. The waiter was really knowledgeable and recommended some good wine. Lots of options too both by the glass and by the bottle.

If you’re going to spend money on a nice dinner, this is the place! We went to celebrate my graduation and the food was perfect, service was impeccable, and ambiance was lovely. We started with brussel sprouts and duck poutine, which were delicious. Easily the best brussel sprouts I’ve had in my life. I got the spare ribs, my husband had the lamb, my dad had the steak frites, and my mom did the tuna tartar. Everything was perfectly cooked, thoughtfully seasoned, and incredibly high quality. The waitress was fantastic about talking through wine pairing options and checked in just enough. Phenomenal experience from start to finish! The only thing I’d say is just to make sure you have a reservation, because otherwise you won’t be able to get a table.

I’ve been wanting to get into Urban Wren for a few months now, and I wish I hadn’t waited so long. Chef Marcus is cooking up some extraordinary dishes with seasonal and fresh ingredients and we got to try many of them. First up was the plum burrata with grilled bread. So smooth! For dinner I had the filet with a horseradish aioli and blistered tomatoes. I love horseradish but even if it’s a little much for you, THIS aioli is perfect for giving the flavor without the sting. The filet was perfectly cooked and still perfect for lunch leftovers the next day. Mr. Hello Greenville had the Guinea hen and absolutely raved about it. And Chef Marcus also sent out the duck confit poutine, a perfectly cooked dish of duck over fries with cheese and a spicy plum sauce, as well as the short rib dish, which was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. We tried both desserts, an apple crisp that highlighted the apples without being overly sweet, and a flourless chocolate cake I may have dreamt about last night. The service at Urban Wren was phenomenal. We got to chat with Marcus about the dishes, take our time, and enjoy the night. 10/10 recommend and can’t wait to go back!

If i could put 10 stars I would!! Its an experience the moment you walk in the door. The decor and all the natural wood is beautiful. So many wine bottles lining the walls and above the bar. The private rooms!! The knowledge of every product from the entire staff. They really went above and beyond with this one. We ordered a few sharables and desserts and they did not disappoint. The best food I've had in a really long time. I didn't get a pic of the Korean BBQ style steak and beets because it was devoured the moment it hit the table!! Definitely the favorite of the night next to the cheesecake!!

I have been to a LOT of restaurants like this. Looking for this quality every single time. Urban Wren actually met it. The flavor, texture, timing, quality, and presentation of the food - the personality, knowledge, and consideration of the staff - it was incredible. Harrison was our server and he was very accommodating and really brightened our mood. The interior is warm, clean, unique, not too loud, and comfortably lit. Plus, the chef is also the farmer of some of the food they serve. We had peach burrata, undercover poke, chicken and burnt ends - all amazing. Truffle parm potato side could've been skipped but we put it in the burnt end broth and it was a great add. (I will say I went here two years ago in the winter, and I had a better experience in Summer - probably because of seasonality of ingredients. )

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here. We really liked the relaxed but nice dining vibe. We also had a great waiter and he was a huge help. The shock (best part of the meal) was the smoked butter that came with the bread. It was so good. We also got the garlic with the bread-a major plus! We also shared the Asian dumplings and we were blown away with how good they were! My husband was disappointed when we got there and the menu changed that day because he really wanted the ribeye and it was no longer available. He got the steak on the menu and wasn't thrilled with the dish. I got the Korean chicken and it was great! We had heard that people go here for the appetizers and drinks, but the entrees are underwhelming and that seemed to be true.

Came just to check out their happy hour to see what it was all about...Happy hour is only included if you dine on the patio or at the bar, I don't mind at all since it was so beautiful out. Service was amazing, Aaron was a fabulous waiter. All of the appetizers we tried were delicious and at 50% off, you can't beat it. Their drink list was long and there is something for everyone. We will be back with our family to try entrees.

Everything was absolutely Incredible. Food was so unique and packed with flavor. Brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had. AND they use OLIVE OIL or duck fat to fry their French fries, not cheap seed oils!! Very accommodating to allergies and special requests. Victoria our server was so kind, she wrote us a card for our anniversary, and she gave us a special little ginger ale spritzer to celebrate since I'm pregnant and not drinking. We felt so well taken care of and every bite was fantastic. Can't recommend enough!!

I don't feel like I can express in words how amazing this place is. I was in town briefly to see a show, and a friend had recommended this place. Amazing. From the time we walked in, we knew we had made a good choice. The outside has this neat patio/fire table area that looks like an amazing place to have a cocktail in the evening. The inside was SO clean and the staff were so warm and welcoming. Our waiter was Conner, and he was just a delight. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, and very thoughtful and attentive. He asked about the occasion and after learning we were seeing a show asked what time it started so he was sure we had plenty of time. I really appreciated that. They have an impressive cocktail list, and all the drinks we tried we divine. Now, the food. We did all small plates. You literally can't go wrong. Everything we tried was just the perfect bite. My only regret is that we couldn't try them all because the menu is just amazing. I will most definitely be visiting this spot again. Such a great experience for a girls night out on the town!

Absolutely horrific experience. We were celebrating my Son's birthday and while acknowledged, every other aspect of our 2.5 hours in this place were awful. The food, what was available, took forever (delays and unavailable food was attributed to an event happening upstairs). Our waiter was nice and apologized profusely but when it took over half an hour for them to tell me that the pasta dish I ordered was out, replaced with a crap bolognese, I was done. Despite comping the $#!^ food and drinks, our bill was close to $200! Avoid this establishment!! Never again!!!

Everyone from the host to the bar staff to the amazing chef. My husband's first time here tonight was my second. They spoiled us and him. We tried a lot of the foods in Greenville and this place by far 10 out of 10.

Urban wren is probably our overall, go-to spot for dinner in GVL. It's just always solid and the menu changes seasonally and so it's usually a new experience each time. Most recently my husband tried their Korean fried chicken which was amazing and I loved my pasta dish. Their cocktails are also awesome and wine list is good too. Never had a bad meal and we've been many times. It's a really nice, cool and upscale spot without feeling stuffy. Great service every visit.

Where do I even start?! This place is amazing. The dining experience exceeds expectations --starting with the service, to the flavor of the dishes. It was Probably the best customer service I have had in years. If a morsel of food would drop from our plate, our waiter would come over and wipe it up. He noticed from afar our table was wobbling, he got under the table and fixed it. The food was delightful, and adventurous. We already booked another reservation for the upcoming weeks. I would rate this as one of the top places to eat in the upstate.

One and done. Or as the two star description by Yelp says, "Could've been better." As usual, with my reviews, I try to answer to the goal that the restaurant is trying to achieve, not just a critique of my own, but what were you shooting for/trying to accomplish? In this case, Urban Wren is shooting for a fine dining experience, the kind you would dine at for anniversaries or special occasions and they have priced the food accordingly. Unfortunately, the food is not as elevated as their prices and the portions, as has been noted, are smaller than anticipated. The space is open and airy, modern and not intimate. In fact, if this were a full restaurant, the tables would be closer than comfortable for most. It was a Wednesday night and at 6:30 there was a modest crowd. We had a reservation and were promptly greeted, seated and provided water. We ordered the Breaking Bread, house made focaccia bread and this was outstanding. Probably the best part of the meal. Served with French sorrel butter, pan baked to provide a good crunch on the base and it was dense (unleavened, as it should be) - $10. Off to a good start. Drinks arrived. Ordered the Charcuterie described as "artisan cured meats, regional cheeses, save the produce-pickles, preserves, stone mustard, grilled bread, Wren's witching sticks." This was $30. It was good, but was served on a smaller board than I imagined, about the size of a dinner plate. Moving on, one of us had the Loin of Beef, served with a couple of sauces and freshly picked farm to table potatoes. Hard to mess this up and they did not, except it was $49 and the beef portion was much smaller than one might have expected (you can get a wet aged, 8 oz. prime Filet Mignon down the road at Hall's for $54). But the beef was cooked perfectly. I chose the Golden Tile Fish, new to the menu I was told, described as "lobster gazpacho, avocado, marinated potato and farm green salad, tomato confit - $48. This was intended to be a composed dish, a fusion, using fresh tomatoes in a couple of different ways. What happened was the fish shed water which watered down the gazpacho and the acidity of the confit clashed with the delicate flavor of the tile fish. I ate about half of it and we brought the rest home. Quite honestly, I was not too keen to revisit the dish and my 21 year old son finished it off for me as a late night snack. My wife had the Fin & Belly, which was pan seared tuna and pork belly and I am told is a mainstay on the menu - $38. She also thought it was not working together as a composed dish and she ate half, with the other half coming home. I think it says something that we both were not real excited about the leftovers. It may sound judgemental, but I traveled all over the country with an open expense account at my disposal and after 35 years of doing that, dining at many nice restaurants, that is my reference point. I don't mind high prices if the food quality, ingredients and portions match, but they didn't. Highlites - the focaccia, the wine, and the award winning tomato sandwich appetizer for $5. Service was, lets say, abrupt. The server was never fully attentive to the table and in fact, when delivering the bill, slapped it down in front of me (it was in a wooden case thing) which was loud and startling, but also it was behind his back since he was addressing the table next to us. It had a long way to go to be hospitable. In a nutshell, we wanted to love this place, but just because you think things are one way, doesn't make it true or mean you hit the mark. There is an old saying in the South, "you want to run with the big dogs, you gotta learn how to piss in the high grass." Keep trying Urban Wren.

I really wanted to love it - the location and vibe are super cool and the atmosphere is a little upscale, but overall I was disappointed. THE GOOD: The Brussel sprouts appetizer - OH. MY. roasted to perfection, goat cheese mixed through, delicious sauce - At this point in the meal, my expectations were super high - if someone could make Brussel sprouts taste this good, I thought, imagine how good the main courses will be‽ THE BAD: The service was SO slow. Understandably, I was there with a group of 10+, but still. From the time we arrived until the time we received back our credit cards was just over 3 hours, and we didn't even order dessert. Again, I know that meals from scratch take time to make, but about 10-15 minutes went by between the time they handed us our checks and the time they came back to pick them up. It was just really, really slow. Also, the main portions were tiny tiny tiny. My friend ordered the Mezzaluna (a main course) and despite having a very small appetite, she went home hungry. (see pics) THE BAD AGAIN: I ordered the Mouth Punch Noodles, which were described as a Thai dish, and they really just weren't very good. They did have a little punch, as described, but they didn't have much flavor otherwise. I've eaten a lot of Thai food and this was the least good I've had. After eating the noodles, there was a pool of water in the bowl (see pics). very strange Overall, I just don't think this is a place I will visit again. The food was expensive, but not that great (with the exception of the Brussel Sprouts).

A unique blend of comfort foods from grilled brussell sprouts to mac and cheese with duck confit, these downtown charm has it all. The wine list is spectacular and the service and atmosphere make for a wonderful dining experience.

My sister and I went for a girls night out, and wow wow wow were we impressed. Great ambiance, delicious food, and Noah took great care of us at the bar. We ordered demi portions of the appetizers and everything was great. Brussel sprouts were killer. The pear and burrata was refreshing and light. Not pictured but also enjoyed was the Moroccan meatballs, uncover poke, and chicken and burnt ends. We got a couple cocktails on the side as well. Upscale feeling venue with a wide variety of farm to table menu items and reasonably priced. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent in every regard particularly the happy hour at the bar! Noah and all the servers are great! Food is phenomenal! We recommended to our friends who've lived in GVL for a year but have not been there yet! You will not be disappointed!

Had the best birthday dinner at Urban Wren! Our waiter was only 2 weeks in and treated us like royalty. The night started out with complimentary champagne and ended with the most delicious dessert. Very thankful for the Urban Wren team for making this girl feel special.

We had a great dinner tonight. The service was great and the food was yummy. We had the Brussel Sprouts with goat cheese, the bag salad which was delightful, the Korean Chicken which was great but the sauce was a little heavy. We had the Fin and Pork Belly which was to die for. Great cocktails and a nice environment.

Five friends went for a night out. Ambiance is nice. Four of us ordered bolognese and when it came out it wasn't warm. The pasta was undercooked. The manager came and apologized and had them bring out fresh bowls that were hot. We all had some we wanted to take home so they took our bowls and brought them all back in one large bag. No one knew which one was theirs. When we questioned them they couldn't see what the problem was and asked if we wanted separate bags. The food was soso. Service was lacking. I don't plan to go again. Miss the old chef.

Birthday dinner at Urban Wren was wonderful! Delicious food, excellent service ( Jay) & 80s music Playing!! A fantastic evening!!

So first time at the Wren.... So it It has a cool eclectic vibe to it..lots of wine bottles on the wall as decorations. Has large outdoor fire pit. Menus has lots of small plates and tapas or even "large plates".. So the mushroom appetizer with goat cheese is super tasty as I had never thought of that pairing before. The Thai noodle dish almost Ramen like was fantastic. Rice noodles.. Peanuts and tasty broth The shrimp dish ..(forget the name).. but the sauce and hominy was terrific.. crust on shrimp was good but the shrimp.. was a bit over done for my liking. Still good though. Chicken and burnt ends was good with tasty sauce...I felt like it needed...a bit of polenta or rice or something to soak up that sauce! Finally ... coffee was delicious and we ordered a chocolate torte, with ice cream and a chocolate dipped strawberry... And unfortunately ... This was fair ...cake was nothing special even a bit dry... I was ....dare I say disappointed after having such a good meal.. Service was great.. but ending with a not so great dessert ...made it. 4 star. Not a 5 . however .. I would absolutely go back!

The food was delicious. We sat on the patio and there was a musician singing. It was a lovely evening.

Our first visit on Saturday was great. We sat at the bar to eat because it was cold outside and all the tables were reserved. We had great service, despite how busy everyone was, and the food truly delicious. I hope to go back soon!

Unbelievable, fantastic, superior! How did I miss this place? Sorry in advance for the long review. I'm enthused about this excellent high end restaurant in Greenville. It deserves more than 5 stars... This is a rare find. It's been here for about 3 years and for some odd reason, I missed it. Hopefully I can spread the word about what is now my favorite dining location ... period. It's not on man street, but it's not far away. It's got a cool old brick vibe. Lots of atmosphere... Lots of character. We dropped in for dinner, early, since we wanted a spot in the main dining area and later reservations seemed to be only outdoors... Who wants to eat outside in 40 degree weather? OK later I found out that "outside" is actually heated, and sheltered with fabric curtains. I might actually try that next visit. Inside was definitely a higher end experience. They have a wine collection that is impressive and LOOKS impressive. It's in a room with clear walls... very cool. They have an upstairs that can house more than 100 people for special occasions. There was a wedding related celebration going on up there tonight. Downstairs is a really cool space. Modern, but rustic at the same time. Very comfortable. it was full at 6:00 PM which is a good sign. It was not too loud for me, and I am picky about that. The menu is a mix of small plates and large plates... We are foodies and this was a real challenge since everything on the menu looked appetizing. First impression is that there is an incredible range of options. Things that looked Oriental, Southern, Korean... you name it. We started with three small plates. The Paper Bag Salad mango, cabbage, crispy rice paper, bo kho jerky, farm free quail eggs, chilies, tamarind vinaigrette, crispy shallots... served, no joke, in a paper bag bowl. Simply excellent! Next we picked the Korean bbq beef... absolutely savory beef in an incredible sauce... with super thin sliced beats and roasted pear. Have you ever had anything like that? Neither have I. It was simply unbelievable. We also picked that "Undercover Poke" bowl... This was an ahi tuna concoction served under a crispy rice paper cover... Never had a crispy rice cover that is as thin as paper, crunchy, and super cool looking? Me either! I will not attempt to explain all the delicious sauces that accompanied this treat, except to say that they ranged from salty, to savory, to spicy... The Tuna was superb. Those were the first three items on the small plates section. There were other great selections, but hey, there were only two of us. For our main course, and we probably could have stopped with the small plates, we picked the first item on the large plate section. Modena Braised Angus beef... This was a good sized chunk of perfectly lean roasted beef, sitting atop two sections of gnocchi. As an aside here, I will say that all the gnocchi that I have had to this point in my life was a noodle like substance that was good, but still "noodle like". This gnocchi was different... It was like an inch thick potato cake, perfectly seared on both sides. I could think of a dozen dishes that this would work perfectly with. I absolutely thought it was perfect comfort food. Anyway, the plate had generous swirls of a delicious balsamic sauce as well as some crispy beet chips. The combination was absolute perfection. So we have tried an amazing variety of types of food. Each was impressive. Each was prepared as if it come from a different chef familiar with the various cuisines. ALL IN THE SAME RESTAURANT... In addition, and in keeping with picking the "first"... we chose the first cocktail on the list. BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE which was a delicious Mezcal creation with lemon and beets (lots of beets tonight)... delicious! I order a Wiskey Sour later and it was as good as whiskey sours get. My wife followed up with a nice white wine. And by the way, our waiter knew his wines. Speaking of waiters, Connor served us excellently. He knew and could describe every offering on the food and drink menu. He could relate what wines my wife would like... Great Job Connor!!! ...all the staff we met were great. Nick Lincoln the Executive Director of the place stopped by and talked with us for quite a while. It seems that he is at least part owner of the place, and was a delight to meet. Travis Giarratana the general manager also visited. He got us interested in the Chef's Table. This is a special table near the kitchen for up to 8 (I think) people where the Chef, Taylor Montgomery, will prepare a prix fixe meal that is (I think) 6 to 8 courses and can be purchased with a wine selection for each course. Travis Brough me the business card of the lady, Kait Wellborn, who does private events, to contact for reserving that... OH, we finished with a cheesecake cooked in parchment paper! Just Great!!! Maybe the best place to eat in the state. I will be back!

Great menu with a stylish ambiance. Highly recommend this place if you are in Greenville

The modern but comfortable vibe, extraordinary waitstaff and uniquely delicious food and cocktails - has us dreaming of going back to Urban Wren soon. Here's what not to miss (of what we tried): Kalbi Tomatoes and string cheese Mouth punch noodles Chicken and burnt ends Chorizo lobster corn dogs Dick bun cha Fin and Belly Cheesecake Carrot cake

More people need to go here and review! I am so surprised this restaurant doesn't have over 100 reviews because it was so good. The vibe of the restaurant is modern with moody lighting. They serve a rotating menu of unique eats all executed with intention. We started with the breaking bread, brussel sprouts, and ahi tuna. The bread and brussels were sooo good. Ahi tuna was good as well, but not as much my personal preference of starters. I ordered the duck with the sweet potato donut for my meal. Omg that donut... don't get me started. The duck was very tasty as well! We ended with the dessert special, which they should really consider adding to their menu. It was an almond cake over blackberry compote and topped with marscapone. If you don't like overly sweet desserts, this is for you. The whole meal was fantastic, but the dessert may have been my favorite part.

Amazing location, service was impeccable ( not to stuffy, not overly intrusive, but amazingly friendly and attentive), food was indulgent, but relatable. Overall very good.

Our meal was fabulous. The atmosphere is super cool and funky. With such An amazing bar it's hard to comprehend they don't have beer on draft, but that's the only flaw. Food beyond fantastic

Very fun and poppin place! I came for happy hour which is on T-Sat 5-7 pm. Big fan of the food and I sat at the bar. I ate the small plates and shareables. A new and eclectic way of reinventing some classic melas. You can try something from all over from Mexican to Asian to Italian! The atmosphere and fun American bar scene but don't bring the kids unless you're outside!

Maybe the best place I tried while in Greenville. Everything we ordered was stellar. I don't even like Brussels sprouts, but it they may have been one of the tastiest things I've ever had. The undercover poke, Korean fried chicken and lamb belly were also stellar. Our waiter was amazing and the service and ambience were very cool.

The Urban Wren has it all... great food, ambiance and service!! We had an awesome dining experience. Our menu choices included the Brussel sprouts, the paper bag salad, summer campanelle, convoluted curry, chicken and burnt ends and the bread. No complaints whatsoever. A special thanks to Conner for reviewing the dinner and cocktail menus and for treating us so special.

This place is fantastic! We came for our anniversary and they really went above and beyond. Service was top notch and the food was delicious. Everything was so fresh. We will definitely be back.

This is the second year in a row that we have celebrated our wedding anniversary at the Urban Wren. As we experienced last year, the food was very flavorful and unique. Zack, our server, was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and good natured. It is obvious that he sincerely enjoys his job. I highly recommend the Urban Wren for a great experience.

Loved everything about this place. Unique and yummy! Best service-ate at the bar - thank you to Mike and Matthew!!! Matthew hope to see you as a server very soon on our next visit to Greenville! You will be an asset to this restaurant for sure! Thank you !

Really good food and drinks. Our waiter was great and had good knowledge of the menu. Our cocktails were good and complimented the appetizers well. The sommelier did a great job recommending the wine for dinner. The outdoor seating was great, they had the screens to help block out the wind and the heat lamps were set just right so we didn't feel cooked. It's a fun restaurant.

I do not write reviews often, but I have to say... I was inspired to write this one almost immediately after tasting my first bite at Urban Wren. Here is my breakdown! 1. Location. NOT on Main St Greenville. Thankfully. I am traveling for work, and come to Greenville maybe once a year. I am so tired of downtown food choices, or lack of. Even in November, we had good weather and took advantage of the outdoor seating. Charming. 2. Food Quality. Superior. I ordered their "Convoluted Curry" which was just so excellent! The mix of vegetables, roasted cauliflower, and a not overwhelming amount of curry was perfection. It was served in a Lodge (LOVE Lodge pans) cast iron skillet. Not only was it beautiful, it was very very tasty. Connor warned us that it was a lot of food, and I asked if they would reduce the size of the serving for me to avoid food waste, which they did without hesitation. (I am traveling!). Though I am not completely vegan or vegetarian, I gravitate to the unique combinations when menu surfing. 3. Service. If there were more than 5-stars I would give it. Connor was our server, and had great suggestions. He was more than enthusiastic about the food, the quality, and obviously the service. He made us feel welcome, and like friends. We even discussed their Spotify music choice (Feel Good Indie Rock for the record) and exchanged some artists we both enjoyed. This is not normal, but I certainly welcomed it. 4. Sous Chef Kat (Cat??) came out to greet us after complimenting the curry to thank us for coming, and to hear our opinions. I loved that. She was gracious, and talked to us about the genesis of the dish. 5. Price. Well, nobody is perfect. It's not for the faint of wallet, for sure. I, though, believe that quality is worth paying for, and that combined with the experience My colleague and friend is more of a "foodie" than me, but we both REALLY enjoyed Urban Wren, and will definitely come back. BRING ON THE CURRY!!

At first nothing appealed to me on the menu but I was dining with a few people. We opted to get a few different apps and entrees to share. Man it was good!!! Drinks are great as well. I recommend bringing friends and splitting some entrees. Get outside of your comfort zone and you'll be rewarded.

Fabulous options for tapas kind of dinner! Tomato sandwich, salad in a bag, shrimp, scallops. Awesome waitstaff, manager attention. Very quick service.

New favorite place - everything was delicious from start to finish. Great vibe and service too.

I might give them another half star but DEFINITELY not three stars. So two stars it is. This review is for their Thanksgiving "feast" which was $60 a person before tax and tip. Keeping that in mind... It took 20 mins to get seated despite our reservation which was really fine. We had drinks at the bar. Once seated, it took another twenty minutes for our server to greet us, give us water, and excitedly tell us how amazing the food was going to be. He put down our plates and utensils and said our first course would be right out. It took another 20 minutes for the appetizers to arrive. Sensing a theme? The appetizers were tasty! It wasn't so awesome when the server for the table next to us bent over and covered my bread and butter with her apron strings. Oopsie! Now a bit less hungry, the next twenty minute wait wasn't as painful. All the dinner plates arrived at once. It was family style, but no serving utensils were provided. Also, we were a table of four. The table next to us was a table of two and they had EXACTLY the same sized servings as we received. When I asked one of the servers if we could have more food they said we could request seconds or even thirds. Great! Now to the food... First of all nothing was hot. But the proteins were really tasty. The sides were mostly good too. However the sweet potatoes with chestnuts were overly sweet and perfumed, and a few dishes (and the gravy) were VERY salty. When we flagged down our server (he never came to check on us or refill our bevs) and asked for seconds he was shocked. SHOCKED!! He said NOBODY had asked for seconds all night!! Ummmm... you're giving tables of four servings for two and nobody asked for seconds? Maybe nobody knew you could ask for seconds because you didn't volunteer that info? The table next to us had NO idea they could do so until they saw us do it. An important note: it was very clear nothing was being made to order. Every table got the same amounts and the food was not hot. So why the long waits? We waited OVER twenty minutes for round two. When that came out there was a very steep decline in how the food was plated and how the food tasted. It looked and tasted like the dregs. They warned us not to touch the bowl the stuffing was in because it was HOT!!! So why was the stuffing inside cold and under-cooked? Knowing the long wait to come, we requested dessert when that food came out. A magical 20 mins later that arrived. Ugh. A three dessert sampler and they all tasted like thawed frozen grocery store desserts. Not good. Quick mention of the service. In one word: poor. Our primary server never checked on us or on our food. Other staff would ignore attempts to wave them over. We had to get up to get our own beverage refills at the bar. So, the food was mid at best, the service was poor, and for a nice Thanksgiving dinner you don't want to spend 2 plus hours at a restaurant and leave saying "meh." Maybe Urban Wren does better on nights with regular service. But if you're thinking of going for some kind of holiday I would caution against it. Overall a rather disappointing experience and overpriced given the quality of the food and service we experienced.

Best restaurant in Greenville, SC. There, I said it. Urban Wren does not get enough credit. I think people think this is mostly just a winery and it is not! The food is SO DELICIOUS. They change the menu often, so you can go many times without eating the same thing. The food here isn't just great, it's an experience! Everything the chef makes has a twist to it that no other restaurant has. If you're looking for a truly unique one of a kind experience, they also have a chef's table! Highly recommend booking the table in advance! Let's talk cocktails... because they know what they're doing here too! I am more of a refreshing ritzy cocktail kind of girl. I don't like when the cocktails are so sweet they taste like a capri sun, haha! Their cocktails are made with fresh ingredients and herbs and you can truly taste it! If you're a foodie and looking for your next adventure, Urban Wren is it!

We came here for a friend's birthday, and we all loved it. The food was delicious, overall. The restaurant itself is very chic, great for a night out with friends! We started with the charcuterie plate, which was a plentiful and tasty selection for our group of 6. To drink, I had an espresso martini, which was excellent and tastefully presented. My friend got the Lost Souls Room Cocktail, which was probably one of the best cocktails I have tasted in a while. For the entrees, I got the Mezzaluna (see photo) and added shrimp. It was delicious. However, the star of the show amongst our group was the Amarillo Duck. It was fabulous. The service was quick and efficient, which I appreciated.

Had dinner here last night. Everything was top shelf! The ambiance of the restaurant when you first walk in was just amazing! The service we received was professional and our server was very knowledgeable and just made us feel very welcome! Then there was the food! We had cocktails and wine and three of the small plates. Each dish complimented the rest! I can't wait to go back! Highly recommended!

This place came HIGHLY recommended by quite a few people. The hostess was nice, our waitress was great! We tried a few small plates, food, was ok. Atmosphere, was okay. I would not say it is an upscale restaurant. We might have felt different about the experience if it had not been built up so much before we got there. Not sure we would go back, but maybe.

Very cool atmosphere, very modern. Polite staff. Impressive plate presentations. Fin and Belly, Chicken and Burnt Ends and Brussel sprouts delicious!!!!

We have overlooked this place, but we made a reservation and were really happy we did. I like how you can easily have a small plate meal and share or go the entrée route(and share that too!). The menu centers around seasonal choices, but I'm sure there are some mainstays. Everything was well prepared and the service was very good. Parking was a bit of a problem due to a Drive baseball game a block or so down, but we managed.

Amazing. Ordered the Undercover Poke, Fin and Belly and the Khicken. All cooked perfectly, flavor combinations were phenomenal and the presentation was great. We will absolutely be back.

OK, OK, OK...our friend had been begging us to try this place for months and I'm not sure why it took so long. Greenville desperately needed a place with the trifecta (good food, drinks, service) and here it is from start to finish this place is beyond words. Since our first time here, we have been to UW three times now (all within 7 days ‍). Tip: sit at the bar and have dinner...the bartenders are attentive, entertaining and personable. Thanks UW for always being consistent and on your game!!

Never disappointed when we come here! The food is amazing! The service is always fantastic! Make reservations or get to the bar (if you're bar people) early! It fills up fast! If you sit at a table, ask for Jay as your server! He's one of the best servers in Greenville:)

My wife's favorite restaurant in Greenville. Great Ambiance and views! The service is impeccable! The menu changes enough to try new things, but you are always able to back to your tried and true favorites!