Braised short rib over handmade pasta with pomodoro and grated parmesan — Cajun restaurant near me

upstate of south carolina and beyond

Authentic Louisiana flavor with world influences.

Chef-driven Louisiana-inspired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and unforgettable hospitality — one of Upstate's most distinctive dining destinations.

Food Network Chopped Champion

Champion 2025

South Carolina Chef AmbassadorsUSA Today Restaurants of the Year 2026

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Nationally recognized excellence.

Chef Michael Sibert and White Wine & Butter have become known for redefining dining through elevated Louisiana cuisine, intentional hospitality, and unforgettable events.

Food Network Champion Best of Greenville 2025 500+ 5-star reviews
Chef Michael Sibert
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meet the chef

Meet Chef Michael Sibert.

USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2026. Chopped Champion. South Carolina Chef Ambassador.

Chef Michael Sibert is the award-winning chef and owner of White Wine & Butter, the nationally recognized restaurant named to USA TODAY's Restaurants of the Year 2026, placing it among the country's top dining destinations. A Greenwood, South Carolina native, Sibert studied at Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas, becoming an executive chef at just twenty-two years old.

His culinary talent has earned national recognition through appearances on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games and as the 2025 Chopped Champion. In 2024, he was selected as a South Carolina Chef Ambassador, representing the state's vibrant culinary culture and hospitality industry.

At White Wine & Butter, Chef Sibert brings together Southern hospitality, Louisiana flavor, and global influences to create memorable dining experiences rooted in exceptional ingredients, thoughtful technique, and genuine hospitality. His mission is simple: create food that brings people together and reflects the best of South Carolina's growing culinary scene.

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the dining experience

Luxury rooted in tradition.

Experience old-world Louisiana flavors paired with elevated hospitality in a warm and intentional atmosphere.

Generationally perfected recipes, responsibly sourced seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and chef-driven execution make White Wine & Butter one of Greenville's hidden culinary gems.

  • 01Fresh Gulf Seafood
  • 02Cajun & Creole Cuisine
  • 03Weekend Brunch
  • 04Wine Pairings
  • 05Craft Cocktails
  • 06Seasonal Menus
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Blackened Gulf shrimp over stone-ground grits with pancetta
tonight's plate
Deviled egg platter with crispy bites and salmon roe
Smash burger with melted cheese on a brioche bun

good people, good food

Our responsible neighbor promise.

I.

Sustainable Seafood

We use responsibly sourced seafood to bring an authentic Cajun dining experience to Greenville while supporting sustainable practices.

II.

Locally Sourced

Outside of specialty ingredients sourced from Louisiana, much of our produce is locally grown when seasonally available.

III.

Reducing Food Waste

We regularly donate unused perishables to Greer Relief, Project Host, and Loaves & Fishes.

Catering chicken skillets on a grill with floral styling
not your average tray

catering greenville, greer & beyond

Catering guests actually remember.

Tired of cookie-cutter catering? We deliver elevated globally-inspired catering experiences designed to leave lasting impressions.

Led by Food Network Champion Chef Michael Sibert, our catering blends atmosphere, hospitality, and unforgettable cuisine into one seamless experience.

  • Custom Menus
  • Wedding Catering
  • Corporate Catering
  • Wine & Bourbon Pairings
  • Cocktail Receptions
  • Interactive Stations
  • Indoor & Outdoor Options
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private events

The best hidden event space in Greer, SC.

A refined indoor and outdoor venue designed for celebrations that deserve more than a rented hall and folding tables.

Whether you're planning a wedding reception, milestone birthday, rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or corporate gathering — this is where unforgettable moments happen.

Outdoor reception space

Fireplace & fire pit

Covered cabanas

Elegant dining layouts

Flexible seating

Indoor & outdoor hosting

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Why Greenville loves us.

"
Best meal we've had in the upstate. Chef Michael's shrimp and grits is reason enough to drive in from anywhere.

Hannah W.

Google Review · ★★★★★

"
They catered our wedding and our guests are STILL talking about the food. Worth every penny — and then some.

Marcus & Lila

Wedding Catering

"
Booked the patio for my dad's 60th. The fire pit, the cabanas, the food — felt like a Garden & Gun spread.

Jess P.

Private Event

★ ★ ★ ★ ★   500+ five-star reviews on Google

White Wine & Butter

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Whether you're joining us for dinner, planning an unforgettable celebration, or booking catering for your next event — we're ready to create something exceptional.

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