Core 450

Name: Core 450
Address: 450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC, United States, 29690-8133
Telephone: (864) 977-8444
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (425)

$31 to $50

American

450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-8133

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem
Innovative

Core 450 is an instagrammable destination, to delight all the senses, from breathtaking views to our expansive outdoor patio complete with a full-service open kitchen just north of Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

The restaurant led by owners Matthew and Renee Jennings and Chef Gene Magliaro serves refined, rustic cuisine, innovative libations, and a world class wine list. Known as a “must visit” among the Upstate’s dining scene, Core 450’s professional and passionate team are constantly striving to push the boundaries of excellence with well-rounded menus that feature classic dishes and drinks with contemporary twists rooted in tradition.

Join us for dinner, lunch, brunch, or a casual drink and appetizer with friends and family. Serving our community is at our Core.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(864) 977-8444
Website
https://www.core-450.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gene Magliaro
Catering
Utilize our custom catering, bar, food truck services, and Venue. Contact us at ksphon@cherokeevalleyclub.com
Private party facilities
Catering is at our Core and with a talented culinary staff all things are possible! From a traveling Food Truck, In Home Chef experiences, and Our Chefs Table. Contact us at ksphon@cherokeevalleyclub.com or Chef Gene at gmagliaro@cherokeevalleyclub.com

Location
450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-8133
Neighborhood
Travelers Rest
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 425 people are saying

Core 450 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Great for outdoor dining
Greenville
Innovative
Greenville
Great for outdoor dining
Greenville
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Core 450 is a beloved dining spot offering "perfection" in food, ambiance, and service. Known for creative dishes like the "unique" steak on a heated salt block and "the best mimosas," it promises a memorable experience. While brunch varies, the restaurant consistently delights with fresh flavors and attentive staff, making it a favorite in Travelers Rest.

425 Reviews

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Stephanie VIP
South Carolina50 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were disappointed with the food this time. They took my favorite choice (avocado toast) off the menu and the options are mostly unhealthy, fried stuff. Would like to see some fresher, more fruit/vegetable/salad options on the brunch menu.
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StEphanie
South Carolina1 review
1.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Hostess was sweet and kind. Server was nice. Ordered our drinks and that alone took a while (it was Father’s Day but they were not busy). Our drinks came out a couple of minutes before our food came. Let’s get into the food- my husband ordered the pancakes. His pancakes were burnt. But he pushed through because it was $18. You’d think for $18 pancakes, they wouldn’t be burned. I ordered the steak melt. Needless to say, that was burnt. It came with home fries. I took a bite and decided I wouldn’t eat it because it was burned and overcooked. The server noticed this and asked to get it remade. When it came back, it wasn’t burnt but the steak was still overcooked (extremely rubbery and tough to chew), there was a new tomato type sauce they added into the meat and veg mix and I got tater tots not home fries. I was just so disappointed in the whole experience. We drove 52 min to experience this restaurant because we heard good things. The server did take off my steak melt off the bill and that was sweet. Service was decent but the food was awful. Will not be returning. I know that doesn’t mean much but I guess I expected more.
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Sarah
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! Candace took great care of us at the bar and the food and drinks were so good. We will definitely be back
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Karin
South Carolina6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Core450 has been one of our favorite restaurants in this area - But unfortunately this was a really off night for them. They did have several private events - which made the evening still a major disappointment Pork Chops Peach flavor have been the very best I have ever had - but different sauce made them not ask flavorful. Than chef made wrong entree for my husband and we waited 40 min to get correct order - we were all done so his was made to take home. Than when order home - the new menu item was not clear and a chicken entree was really flank steak which was tuff and not cooked well. The one steak entree was perfect and cocktails were great, so this was hopefully just a off night there.
Core 450Responded on June 10, 2025
Karin, Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Core450 has been a favorite of yours, and we truly appreciate you recognizing the dishes and cocktails that stood out on your recent visit. We’re sorry to hear that this particular evening didn’t meet your expectations. While we did have a number of private events that evening, we strive to maintain the same level of service and quality for all guests. Regarding the pork chop and the new menu item, we’ll be reviewing your comments with our culinary team. We take feedback like this seriously and view it as a chance to improve. We do hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the kind of experience you've come to expect from Core450. Chef
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Janice VIP
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I were blown away at how delicious and creative our entrees were. I had one of their 3 specials of the night. I’m a fish eater and they sold me on it when they said was a somewhat new fish but tasted similar to sea bass. I love sea bass so I opted for it. $20!!! Anywhere else I would have paid close to double that if not more, it was one of my favorite meals ever! Very creative with a combination of textures and flavors I found very unique. My husband had a steak which they cook medium rare but deliver to your table along with a hot salt block allowing you to cut pieces and cook them more or just add a saltier flavor to each piece. Again, a novel approach. All this while having the ambience of a rolling golf course as their backdrop. I would be remiss not to mention our perfect waitress (truly), Angie. What a delight. Perfectly attentive to our needs as well as being very informative as to the golf course and restaurant, we really enjoyed having her as our server. That said, all the waitresses and staff seemed very professional, scurrying about, handling orders if not cleaning up. It t is an attractive staff and very clean restaurant. Thank goodness we have this as an option for those of us that live in Travelers Rest!!!
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Karli
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We decided last minute to pop in for dinner - the service was quick but not rushed, the food was delicious and our server Angie was phenomenal and took great care of us. We will definitely come back!
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Dr. Ryan VIP
Texas Panhandle6 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We frequent this spot for lunch and dinner but the brunch is consistently poor and getting worse. This is our third and last time coming for brunch. There are limited to no other options in the area so it’s disappointing that Sunday brunch is an afterthought at an otherwise very good restaurant
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Shelley
South Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
PERFECTION! Absolute perfection. Food, ambiance, service, and drinks were all top quality.
Core 450Responded on April 17, 2025
Shelley! Thank you for an awesome review! Next time you're in Chef will give you the grace recipe!
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Chris VIP
South Carolina33 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Decided to try the Eggs in Purgatory. Great choice! I normally do the Gran Ma French Toast---which is pretty hard to not order every time. Great place to dine. This is not your dad's 19th hole. And great way to end it all is relaxing out back.
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Steve VIP
South Carolina1 review
2.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing dinner with guests. Not the food quality of prior visits.
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FAQs

Core 450 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 977-8444.

Core 450 is rated 4.4 stars by 425 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest, SC 29690-8133

Additional information

Neighborhood
Travelers Rest
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gene Magliaro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.core-450.com/
Phone number
(864) 977-8444
Catering
Utilize our custom catering, bar, food truck services, and Venue. Contact us at ksphon@cherokeevalleyclub.com
Private party facilities
Catering is at our Core and with a talented culinary staff all things are possible! From a traveling Food Truck, In Home Chef experiences, and Our Chefs Table. Contact us at ksphon@cherokeevalleyclub.com or Chef Gene at gmagliaro@cherokeevalleyclub.com

Core 450

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