A Persian Experience to Savor!
- The Pomegranate on Main Story -
At Pomegranate on Main, every dish is prepared fresh each day, following time-honored recipes made with the finest ingredients. Persian cuisine is all about balance—healthy pomegranate with earthy walnut in our Fesenjan stew, or lentils with raisins woven into delicately steamed basmati rice.
Begin your meal with vegetarian starters: dips and spreads served alongside flatbread, accompanied by fresh mint, radish, unsalted butter, and feta cheese. From there, enjoy kabobs grilled to perfection over an open flame on two-foot skewers, paired with fragrant basmati rice for harmony in every bite.
Our house-made desserts, crafted by Ali’s wife Nancy, range from moist chocolate cake to a creamy coconut custard pie. Entrées are naturally healthy and entirely gluten-free, while our signature Pomegranate Martini remains a guest favorite. To complement your meal, we continue to explore new artisanal cocktails and offer a wine list curated to satisfy both newcomers and connoisseurs alike.
Our Story
Proud to be a local business, Pomegranate on Main opened in 2007 contributing to the downtown development of Greenville’s historic West End District. Longtime resident and entrepreneur Ali Saifi created a one-of-a-kind concept to share traditional Persian recipes prepared using fresh ingredients and healthful cooking methods. Greenvillians and visitors alike can enjoy familiar foods – beef, chicken, lamb, seafood, rice and vegetables – prepared in a unique way with the subtle flavors of saffron, mint and pomegranate for a dining experience to savor.