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Saluda's, Columbia, SC

Saluda's

4.7 (4150)
$30 and under
American
751 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Located in the heart of Five Points, just steps from the University of South Carolina’s campus and less than a mile from the state capitol building, Saluda’s has been impressing Columbia residents and visitors since it opened to much fanfare in 1996. Saluda's has created an exciting menu intermingling classically prepared dishes with cutting edge techniques and ingredients. Saluda's menu is built around mixing locally grown seasonal products with luxurious ingredients from around the world. Saluda's features Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences to create a menu both familiar and new. Our professional and courteous staff serves all of our guests with true Southern hospitality.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Toby Leeuw
  • Private party facilities
    Our fully private dining rooms are the perfect place for your function. We regularly host pharmaceutical programs, rehearsal dinners, business meetings and many other special events. Customized dinner menus allow you to wine and dine your guests with style. Please contact our GM Andrew Thompson at andrew@saludas.com for inquiries.
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Cross street
    Greene street
  • Parking details
    Saluda's guests can choose between abundant on street parking or use our complimentary valet service available Thursday through Saturday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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What 4,150 people are saying

Saluda's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbia

    Best Overall

  • Columbia

    Best Food

  • Columbia

    Best Service

  • Columbia

    Best Ambiance

  • Columbia

    Best Value

  • Columbia

    Neighborhood gem

  • Columbia

    Great for fine wines

  • Columbia

    Romantic

  • Columbia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saluda's is a standout in Columbia, praised for its "wonderful local & seasonal menu" and "incredibly friendly and helpful staff." Diners are consistently impressed by the "amazing food" and "excellent service," with the pork chop and scallops frequently highlighted. Ideal for special occasions, it offers "classic Southern elegance" and a delightful atmosphere.
4,150 Reviews
  1. Charles

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a 7pm reservation to celebrate our anniversary. It was our first time visiting and we were very pleased with our experience. We were a few minutes early and were still promptly seated. Our waitress Madison was excellent. She was professional, courteous and was well versed in the menu, the specials and fish of the day. The food was excellent. My wife had the shrimp and grits and I had the ribeye. The shrimp and grits were delicious and the ribeye was cooked exactly as I ordered at med rare. Overall 5 stars across the board. Will definitely recommend and I will be returning.

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  2. Brett

    South Carolina10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone’s food was great. Like the new vertical fried green tomatoes. Pork cheek is a new favorite. Homemade meatballs in pasta de jour were excellent.

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  3. Ajaye

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I hadn't visited Saluda's prior to our Anniversary on 10 June 2025. We celebrated our 36th Anniversary (10 June 2025) at the restaurant and were blown away by the food, atmosphere, and service! Our server, Shea, was primo! Not only did she answer every question with ease, she made suggestions and provided feedback about every phase of the meal. I had the Ribeye and mentioned wanting it with as little pink as possible, but not dried out and Shea verified with the kitchen that the steak was as I asked before presenting it to me. She worked equally as hard on my wife's dish and our drink selection. The ambiance was perfect and we remained in the restaurant until a few minutes prior to closing. The other staff members learned of our Special occasion and several stopped by the table to congratulate and compliment us our marriage's longevity. Saluda's more than earned our business and will definitely see us again, soon!

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  4. GILBERT

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time - will NOT be the LAST time! Food was outstanding! Had the oysters and fried green tomatoes app and had the scallops entree! Nick our waiter couldn't do enough for us! We had four MULES as our cocktails, bartender outstanding as well! Vanilla bean creme brulee for dessert! Yummm! And because it was our anniversary, we received a complimentary glass of champagne! WOW! I thanked the manager (forgot his name) who was as kind and gracious as could be! We will not only come back again but will spread the word of how great Saluda's is! YOU SHOULD TRY IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!

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  5. Patrick

    South Carolina2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Birthday dinner last night- management was aware and did NOTHING. In addition we ordered a 2021 bottle of wine and were given a 2022. When I questioned this the manager arrived at our table and said they couldn’t keep track of the wine because they ordered so many and there was no difference in price for the 2022 vs. 2021. He NEVER OFFERED to make it right. When I asked to see the wine list he arrogantly asked if I needed any “pointers”. They also applied a set gratuity that we didn’t see and tipped on top. Needless to say, I won’t be returning.

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  6. Judy VIP

    South Carolina102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, excellent service, a beautiful evening out.

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  7. Hayley

    Orlando / Central Florida East10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute perfection from top to bottom. Highly recommend! You won’t be sorry! Worth every penny!

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  8. Leslie

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a very good meal and quick (we were there before it filled up.) Servers were very attentive, and I will likely go back.

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  9. Frank

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saluda's is the perfect representation of Steven Cook's career dedication to quality, imagination, excellent service, premium provisions and five star hospitality. The fare and dining experience is uniformly consistent at the very highest level. If you want an epicurean experience in the heart of Columbia, Saluda's is for you.

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  10. Mercedes

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried green tomatoes are a MUST! Ask for Alex; he’s great!

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Saluda's is rated 4.7 stars by 4150 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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751 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Greene street
  • Neighborhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Saluda's guests can choose between abundant on street parking or use our complimentary valet service available Thursday through Saturday
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Toby Leeuw
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our fully private dining rooms are the perfect place for your function. We regularly host pharmaceutical programs, rehearsal dinners, business meetings and many other special events. Customized dinner menus allow you to wine and dine your guests with style. Please contact our GM Andrew Thompson at andrew@saludas.com for inquiries.
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