Excellent food, Mary our server was fabulous, and we especially liked the quiet atmosphere where we could easily converse.
Spencer
Larkins is a great happy hour spot, but that's about it. The dinner service was horrendous. The servers had little to no knowledge about serving, let alone the food or drinks they were serving. When we arrived, the hostess asked if we wanted a wine list. As a fine dining establishment that used to be a quasi-steakhouse, I think a wine list should be offered 100% of the time. Our appetizers, two cocktails per person, dinner entrees, and wine (which was served at the same time as our dinner entrees) were all served within 30 minutes. It felt like I was at Applebee's, which based on our entrees, would have likely been a better experience. On a positive note, the cocktails and appetizers were great. I'll stick to those if I ever come back.
Greg
It had been four years since my wife, and I had visited Greenville and eaten at Larkin's by the river. Unbeknownst to us, they had moved to a nearby location. The "atrium" is no longer the quaint romantic dining area with a view of the river but is now tables next to the servers pick up location with a view into the kitchen. The "Dining Room" is the white tablecloth better seating option for a nice dinner. The staff was great and rearranged our reservation into the Dining Room with only a short wait at the bar for us. Bar is great with knowledgeable mixologists and a modern vibe. Food was excellent as always. The Filet was prepared, medium rare, to perfection with a nice char. Wifey's Sea Bass was also just right. The best for last. The Tres leches cake was absolutely phenomenal (and I'm not a big fan of cakes)! An overall wonderful experience despite the reservation hiccup, not fault of Larkin's, but they handled it superbly.
James
The back dinning room could be a little bit more quaint and personal. To me it was a bit louder than I was wanting for the occasion.
Erica
Birthday Dinner for my Hubby's 61st Birthday. He truly enjoyed it. The food was excellent, and the customer was top-notch. A special accent touch, a handwritten birthday card on the table. He was treated with delicious birthday dessert.
Adam
This was my first time here and I couldn't be more impressed! Our waiter, Phil, is in the top 3 waiters I've ever been served by. The perfect and Phil's suggestions for wine pairing was spot on! My Wife and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary tonight and I could not ask for more. Thank you Phil and Larkin's for the amazing night!
Kevin
This restaurant has gone downhill the last few years.  Their AC was out on a 95° summer day, we ate indoors and had to fight away the gnats, one landed in my beer. Food and drinks were actually good, service was not. Talked to the owner, she was nice.
Virginia P
Friendly but unobtrusive service. The food is excellent and just enough variety to please most. That said... the deviled eggs are amazing but they need to devise a vegetarian (not vegan, obv) version so I can try them too!
My wife and I took my mother in law to dinner at Larkins. The food was fantastic. Even better than the food was the service. Specifically, our server Phil (Collins), and Scott (with two Ts).
Phil was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and the history of the company he represents. I could go on and on about the level of service but simply put, it was the best my wife and I have ever experienced.
Stacy Rivera
Great Happy Hour!! Love the bar area on a beautiful day! Adam and his team are always nice and service is great
Michael Gentile
Shaun is a great bartender, he knows his beverages and won’t hesitate to make an incredible bar tenders choice cocktail.
Tommi Rae Fowler
Shaun is the best bartender! So glad he isat Larkins! First walking in he was inviting as we sat and Kikid he was funny and knowledgeable! Thank you for the drinks and hospitality! It’s rare to find no a days!
hhbuckeye5 hhbuckeye5
Quality ingredients throughout. Apps (Pomme Frittes, Deviled Eggs and She Crab Soup) and side (Roasted Brussels Sprouts) were very good. Whisky conniseurs would be happy to know they do pour some Rare bottles like PVW and Old Fitz BiB. Steak was good... Not amazing. Meat was so high end that the fact my medium was medium well did not matter. My wife and I were guests of another family member... So I did not send it back, the tender cut (Ribeye) and compound butter carried me just fine. But a high end steakhouse should always be on point with the protein entree. Good experience.
Excellent food, Mary our server was fabulous, and we especially liked the quiet atmosphere where we could easily converse.
Larkins is a great happy hour spot, but that's about it. The dinner service was horrendous. The servers had little to no knowledge about serving, let alone the food or drinks they were serving. When we arrived, the hostess asked if we wanted a wine list. As a fine dining establishment that used to be a quasi-steakhouse, I think a wine list should be offered 100% of the time. Our appetizers, two cocktails per person, dinner entrees, and wine (which was served at the same time as our dinner entrees) were all served within 30 minutes. It felt like I was at Applebee's, which based on our entrees, would have likely been a better experience. On a positive note, the cocktails and appetizers were great. I'll stick to those if I ever come back.
It had been four years since my wife, and I had visited Greenville and eaten at Larkin's by the river. Unbeknownst to us, they had moved to a nearby location. The "atrium" is no longer the quaint romantic dining area with a view of the river but is now tables next to the servers pick up location with a view into the kitchen. The "Dining Room" is the white tablecloth better seating option for a nice dinner. The staff was great and rearranged our reservation into the Dining Room with only a short wait at the bar for us. Bar is great with knowledgeable mixologists and a modern vibe. Food was excellent as always. The Filet was prepared, medium rare, to perfection with a nice char. Wifey's Sea Bass was also just right. The best for last. The Tres leches cake was absolutely phenomenal (and I'm not a big fan of cakes)! An overall wonderful experience despite the reservation hiccup, not fault of Larkin's, but they handled it superbly.
The back dinning room could be a little bit more quaint and personal. To me it was a bit louder than I was wanting for the occasion.
Birthday Dinner for my Hubby's 61st Birthday. He truly enjoyed it. The food was excellent, and the customer was top-notch. A special accent touch, a handwritten birthday card on the table. He was treated with delicious birthday dessert.
This was my first time here and I couldn't be more impressed! Our waiter, Phil, is in the top 3 waiters I've ever been served by. The perfect and Phil's suggestions for wine pairing was spot on! My Wife and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary tonight and I could not ask for more. Thank you Phil and Larkin's for the amazing night!
This restaurant has gone downhill the last few years.  Their AC was out on a 95° summer day, we ate indoors and had to fight away the gnats, one landed in my beer. Food and drinks were actually good, service was not. Talked to the owner, she was nice.
Friendly but unobtrusive service. The food is excellent and just enough variety to please most. That said... the deviled eggs are amazing but they need to devise a vegetarian (not vegan, obv) version so I can try them too!
You must go to Larkins for happy hour !!
5 stars for this location. I’ll come back.
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My wife and I took my mother in law to dinner at Larkins. The food was fantastic. Even better than the food was the service. Specifically, our server Phil (Collins), and Scott (with two Ts).
Phil was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and the history of the company he represents. I could go on and on about the level of service but simply put, it was the best my wife and I have ever experienced.
Great Happy Hour!! Love the bar area on a beautiful day! Adam and his team are always nice and service is great
Shaun is a great bartender, he knows his beverages and won’t hesitate to make an incredible bar tenders choice cocktail.
Shaun is the best bartender! So glad he isat Larkins! First walking in he was inviting as we sat and Kikid he was funny and knowledgeable! Thank you for the drinks and hospitality! It’s rare to find no a days!
Quality ingredients throughout. Apps (Pomme Frittes, Deviled Eggs and She Crab Soup) and side (Roasted Brussels Sprouts) were very good. Whisky conniseurs would be happy to know they do pour some Rare bottles like PVW and Old Fitz BiB.
Steak was good... Not amazing. Meat was so high end that the fact my medium was medium well did not matter. My wife and I were guests of another family member... So I did not send it back, the tender cut (Ribeye) and compound butter carried me just fine. But a high end steakhouse should always be on point with the protein entree. Good experience.
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