The Best Meal In Greenville ?!? | Larkin’s On The River
When someone asks where to get the best steak in
Greenville, Larkin’s on the River
is consistently at the top of the list. Sitting on the edge of the Reedy River, Larkin’s is the ideal spot for relaxing, dining on high-quality food, and simply enjoying others’ company. Larkin’s specializes in the quality, cut, and decadence of their steaks. From Filet Mignon and Ribeyes to their reserved DeBRAGGA Wagyu New York Strip, you can count on perfection. While their steaks are monumental, I was impressed by the full experience from start to finish.
Larkin’s menu offers a wide-variety of items without causing a migraine deciding what to order! Each of their starters is southern at heart with an elegant twist. I highly recommend the Calamari Steak, not your typical fried, chewy calamari. Tender chunks of herb-crusted calamari are served alongside sautéed spinach and drizzled with a rich and flavorful mustard beurre blanc: simple, delicious, and satisfying.
Larkin’s is famous for their She Crab Soup. Naturally, when I saw a special that featured a crab cake and fried green tomato stack with the She Crab Soup poured over the top, I couldn’t resist! For a taste of the best that southern food has to offer, this is the starter for you.
Larkin’s takes the classic spinach salad to a whole new level with their Spinach, Arugula, and Goat Cheese salad. The spinach and arugula is dressed with a bacon, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette and then topped with a generous serving of warm peppered goat cheese. Be sure to take a bite that incorporates each and every component of this dish, including the spiced pecans!
Now for the star of the show…The Larkin’s Signature Bone-In Filet Mignon is simply out of this world. I almost didn’t want to cut into this beautiful cut of meat due to the sheer beauty of this dish. As if the steak isn’t rich enough, they serve it atop creamy smoked Gouda mashed potatoes. The meat cut like butter and had a flavorful, earthy crust that complemented the potatoes perfectly. If you want to truly eat like a king or queen, this is the dish for you.
To finish off a meal like this, dessert is a must. Their Bourbon Bread Pudding was highly recommended, but overshadowed by their Chocolate Lava Cake, also a customer favorite. This is no Applebee’s lava cake my friends! A Larkin’s tradition, this sinful treat has an authentic, rich chocolate flavor and is served with homemade vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.
Larkin’s on the River is to the restaurant scene as a great pair of jeans are to the fashion scene; they will simply never go out of style. Whether you have company in town to impress, or want to unwind with friends, Larkin’s is waiting by the river!