Nick Ruiz

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@the_real_nick_ruiz

Greenville food obsessive. If it's delicious, I'm there โ€” and I'm telling everyone about it. From hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints to white-tablecloth steakhouses, I cover it all. Paid member of The Foodie Greenville.

Greenville, SC12.4K Instagram followersLocal Eats & Hidden Gems

Recent Posts

The smash burger at Nose Dive is absolutely unreal. Double patty, pimento cheese, house pickles โ€” this is the burger Greenville deserves. Go. Now. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ
Nose Dive

The smash burger at Nose Dive is absolutely unreal. Double patty, pimento cheese, house pickles โ€” this is the burger Greenville deserves. Go. Now. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ

847 likes
June 14, 2026
#Burgers#NoseDive#GreenvilleEats#FoodieGreenville
Pita House on Pleasantburg is my #1 in all of Greenville. The falafel plate with fresh homemade pita and tahini salad โ€” nothing touches it. A true Greenville institution. ๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿง†
Pita House

Pita House on Pleasantburg is my #1 in all of Greenville. The falafel plate with fresh homemade pita and tahini salad โ€” nothing touches it. A true Greenville institution. ๐Ÿซ“๐Ÿง†

2,341 likes
June 12, 2026
#PitaHouse#MiddleEastern#GreenvilleEats#FoodieGreenville#HiddenGem
Lewis Barbecue is the real deal. Texas-style brisket in Greenville โ€” I never thought I'd say that but here we are. The bark on this is PERFECT. ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Lewis Barbecue

Lewis Barbecue is the real deal. Texas-style brisket in Greenville โ€” I never thought I'd say that but here we are. The bark on this is PERFECT. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

2,104 likes
June 5, 2026
#BBQ#LewisBarbecue#Brisket#GreenvilleEats
Larkin's on the River for a special occasion and it delivered on every level. The shrimp and grits is a masterpiece. Greenville fine dining at its finest. โœจ
Larkin's on the River

Larkin's on the River for a special occasion and it delivered on every level. The shrimp and grits is a masterpiece. Greenville fine dining at its finest. โœจ

934 likes
May 28, 2026
#Seafood#LarkinsOnTheRiver#FineDining#GreenvilleEats
Tupelo Honey brunch hits different on a Sunday morning. Sweet potato pancakes + a mimosa = the perfect Greenville morning. ๐Ÿฅžโ˜€๏ธ
Tupelo Honey

Tupelo Honey brunch hits different on a Sunday morning. Sweet potato pancakes + a mimosa = the perfect Greenville morning. ๐Ÿฅžโ˜€๏ธ

1,456 likes
May 11, 2026
#Breakfast#TupeloHoney#Brunch#GreenvilleEats
Oshi Poke Bowl for a quick healthy lunch and honestly this bowl is a work of art. The mango habanero sauce is everything. ๐ŸŒŠ
Oshi Poke Bowl

Oshi Poke Bowl for a quick healthy lunch and honestly this bowl is a work of art. The mango habanero sauce is everything. ๐ŸŒŠ

678 likes
May 20, 2026
#Healthy#OshiPoke#PokeBowl#GreenvilleEats

Nick's Top Picks

1
Pita House

My #1 in all of Greenville. Falafel plate with fresh homemade pita and tahini โ€” a true institution at 495 S Pleasantburg Dr.

2
Nose Dive

Best burger on Main Street โ€” the pimento cheese version is a must.

3
Lewis Barbecue

Texas-style brisket that rivals anything in Austin. Destination BBQ.

4
Larkin's on the River

The shrimp and grits is a South Carolina masterpiece.

5
Tupelo Honey

The best brunch in Greenville โ€” those biscuits are legendary.

Upcoming Events

Greenville Food Crawl โ€” Fall Edition

Greenville Food Crawl โ€” Fall Edition

October 11, 2026 ยท 5:00 PM

Starting at Nose Dive, 116 S Main St

Join me for a guided food crawl through downtown Greenville hitting 5 of my favorite spots. Limited to 20 people โ€” tickets include tastings at each stop. DM me on Instagram to reserve your spot!

RSVP via Instagram
Pita House Pop-Up Lunch

Pita House Pop-Up Lunch

October 18, 2026 ยท 12:00 PM

Pita House, 495 S Pleasantburg Dr

Come eat at my #1 restaurant in Greenville with me. I'll be at Pita House for a casual lunch โ€” grab a falafel plate, say hi, and let's talk food. No tickets, just show up!

RSVP via Instagram
Fall BBQ Night at Lewis

Fall BBQ Night at Lewis

October 25, 2026 ยท 6:00 PM

Lewis Barbecue, 25 S Pleasantburg Dr

Wrapping up summer the right way โ€” Texas brisket, cold beer, and great company at Lewis Barbecue. Come hang with me and the crew. No tickets, no reservations โ€” just show up hungry!

RSVP via Instagram

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