Oak & Honey sits a block off Main Street on East Washington, in the part of downtown Greenville that fills up once the workday ends. The hours match the setting: doors open at three and stay open late on weekends, which points to what the place is for, settling in over drinks and small plates rather than a quick sit-down dinner.
The kitchen, under chef Steven Musolf, builds its menu around shareable plates and local, seasonal ingredients, so the lineup shifts through the year. Hand-crafted cocktails are the other half of the draw, poured alongside local beer on tap and a wide selection of wines.
A honey note runs through the food, from a honey-chili glaze to the honey-hoisin BBQ on the beef short rib. The crispy Brussels sprouts are what reviewers bring up most, and there is live music Thursday through Saturday, with patio seating when the weather cooperates.
The room reads relaxed, and guests tend to single out the craft cocktails and the attentive service.