Curean - Greenville

Curean is an excellent choice for catching up with friends or enjoying a date night. The cocktail menu is impressive, catering to various tastes, and there are... read more Curean is an excellent choice for catching up with friends or enjoying a date night. The cocktail menu is impressive, catering to various tastes, and there are plenty of wine selections if that's your preference. The food menu is equally diverse, offering a range of delicious choices. We tried the shareable bread, which was fantastic, and I ordered the filet, which was also outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely return in the future. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I’ve visited Curean three times, and each experience has been exceptional. The wine selection is excellent, the ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the food is c... read more I’ve visited Curean three times, and each experience has been exceptional. The wine selection is excellent, the ambiance is cozy and inviting, and the food is consistently outstanding. One of my favorites is the Greek board, which features the best spanakopita I've tasted anywhere, even in Greece. Last night, we also tried the gnocchi, which was both light and flavorful. Curean has certainly become one of our top dining spots. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Halloumi Panzanella Salad, Charcuterie, Calamari, Greek Board, Gnocchi.

My husband and I were looking for a place to grab a bite, so I called to see if they could fit us in at around 5:30 PM on a Saturday. The hostess informed us th... read more My husband and I were looking for a place to grab a bite, so I called to see if they could fit us in at around 5:30 PM on a Saturday. The hostess informed us there was a table available, but we would need to finish before 7 due to reservations. We were fine with that, although we noticed several open tables during our visit, which seemed reserved for later times. The atmosphere was charming, small, and cozy. We decided to share a few dishes: prawns, charcuterie, and the filet. **Prawns:** The presentation was impeccable! Unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy them. My husband wasn't fond of them either, though he didn't want to waste food, so he finished them. They were quite briny, and one prawn I tried had a soft, mushy part that really turned me off. I wasn't sure if it was roe or part of the digestive tract, but it was unpleasant. I quickly drank some water to wash the taste away. I've had a lot of prawns before, but I’ve never encountered this issue, nor had my husband. **Charcuterie:** The presentation was decent. However, at $30, I expected better quality and more variety. The mozzarella was the small balls typically found in grocery stores; it would have been nice to have a larger piece sliced for a more sophisticated touch. There weren't many options to choose from, which was disappointing for a restaurant that prides itself on charcuterie. I can't recall all the cheese choices, but I was hoping for varieties like havarti, gouda, or manchego. Instead, we ended up with parmesan, mozzarella, and goat cheese, while brie and hard cheddar were the other selections—pretty boring overall. The meat options were similar, lacking any standout choices. We opted for fig preserves, which were good, as well as tomato jam, pickles, Castelvetrano olives, and mustard. They did promptly fix a mix-up when they initially served kalamata olives. **Filet:** Again, beautifully presented. However, the filet itself was very lightly seasoned, relying mostly on the gastrique for flavor, which was quite good. The carrots were tasty as well. We were surprised by the potatoes; they had great flavor but resembled home fries you would find at breakfast. For an upscale restaurant with upscale prices, the starch side should have been more refined. Would we come back? No. If a restaurant wants to stake a claim in the charcuterie scene, they need to raise their game. For the price, that was the most underwhelming charcuterie board I've ever had. They need to offer at least double the options in each category. Presentation matters, but the taste has to impress as well. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $50–100 **Food:** 3 **Service:** 4 **Atmosphere:** 4