Smoke On the Water

Smoke On the Water is a Southern restaurant (US) in Greenville, SC. The eatery offers barbecue and classic Southern dishes in an airy taproom that also serves local beers and spirits. It caters to the Greenville community and surrounding neighborhoods, providing in‑house made sauces, a store with homemade condiments and merchandise, and plans for live‑music events. With a 4.30 rating based on 4,077 customer reviews, the restaurant has a broad base of satisfied diners.

The restaurant describes itself as a staple of Greenville, emphasizing farm‑to‑table ingredients that showcase regional flavors. Its story highlights strong community ties, a history that began in 2004 when the founding partners created a warm, welcoming Southern venue with copper menus and private‑label wines. Menus feature a range of smoked specialties, from pulled‑pork potato skins to smoked sausage samplers, all seasoned with sauces crafted from scratch. A dedicated store offers the restaurant’s homemade sauces and branded apparel, and the new location will include space for live music and special events.

Smoke On the Water operates at 64 Beacon Dr in Greenville. The property sits just off Pelham Road, about 0.1 mile from the UPS Store post office and Rocky Creek, 0.2 mile from Pelham Road itself, 0.3 mile from Immediate Care Center, 0.4 mile from Imago MRI, and 0.5 mile from Thornberry Park.

Customers recognize the restaurant for a solid reputation among the patrons it has served and an established track record built on a large base of reviews.

These strengths make Smoke On the Water a well‑regarded Southern restaurant that reflects the culinary traditions and community spirit of Greenville.

Services:

• Catering
• Live Music Venue
• Private Events