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€” Downtown Edition

Greenville Food Crawl โ€” Downtown Edition

August 9, 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

August 16, 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
Late Summer BBQ Night at Lewis

Late Summer BBQ Night at Lewis

August 23, 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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