Core 450

4.6 (442)

$31 to $50

American

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

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00
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
Area
Travelers Rest
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Core 450.

4.6

(442)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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442 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the absolute best dinner at Core 450 from the steak bites and fried green tomato appetizers to the truffle pasta. We capped it off with one of the best desserts we have ever had, the chef special that he created the day of a coconut mousse! The service was great; our server Kay could not have been nicer or more helpful!! We will absolutely be going back because this place is fantastic!!
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LaTrell
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful!! Good food and service!! Had a really nice time!
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reggie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 September 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely amazing and Gwen our server was just a true delight! Most definitely will be back very soon!
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Lisa
Detroit / Eastern Michigan6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 September 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were excited to try out this restaurant. The food was ok but did not meet expectations. It is expensive so thought the food would be amazing but again it was ok. My son had a steak, he ordered it medium rare but it was rare and his fries were soft. I had the scallops but the bed of rice it was served on was crunchy. My husband had the sea bass and it was luke warm. Disappointing! We did like the fried calamari and the drinks were tasty.
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AshleyM
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 September 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and service was great. The menu options were small and their website showed multiple dinner menus which was confusing. The menu is limited and doesn't offer anything for the vegetarian. While our service was excellent and the food tasted good, I don't know if it is somewhere that we will return.
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Rob Gold
South Carolina7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 29 August 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Update to review: Gene, the manager (or owner), called me about our visit. He was friendly and understanding, and because of his response we’ll definitely give Core450 another try. I appreciate his effort to make our next experience better. I rarely write negative reviews, as my wife and I generally prefer to share positive experiences or simply assume that less-than-ideal visits are one offs. However, I felt it was important to share feedback as it was not up to the standard we’ve come to expect. We have enjoyed dining with you on several occasions in the past, which makes this experience all the more disappointing. After being seated, we waited about 20 minutes before anyone checked in on us. Our initial server was delayed, and Angela M. eventually took over. While we appreciated her stepping in, overall service was lacking. Unfortunately, the food itself was also disappointing, leaving us with one of the least satisfying meals we’ve had in quite some time.
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Aaron
Asheville / Western North Carolina12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The weather was perfect for sitting outside. Service was very friendly and the food was amazing. Peach Old Fashioned is one of the best. Food portions were great!! We drove 45 mins to eat here because we like it that much. Highly recommended.
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Sarah Gold
South Carolina47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 August 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful view with delicious food. Great brunch menu and espresso martini flights.
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Stephanie
Southwest Florida1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 August 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch, the golf course views were lovely, and entertaining.
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Charles
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 August 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, very interesting menu., refreshingly different.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00
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
Area
Travelers Rest
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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