Saluda's

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4.8

2981 reviews

$30 and under

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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.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

23:00

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(803) 799-9500
Website
http://www.saludas.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Saluda's private dining room is the perfect place for any private function. Our room is soundproof, has its own door, and has independent temperature and music controls from the main dining room. We can host pharmaceutical programs, rehearsal dinners, private business meetings, and any other function. Customized dinner menus allow you to wine and dine your guests with style. Please contact our General Manager, Andrew Thompson, via email andrew@saludas.com for inquiries.
Private party contact
Steve Cook or Christi Steagall- steagallk@aol.com: (803) 799-9500

Location
751 Saluda Avenue Columbia, SC 29205
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Raw Oysters*
Served with house cocktail sauce & lemon
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Cheese BoardUS$14.00
Chef's selection of cheeses, seasonal jam, candied pecans, local honey, grilled bread
Fried Deviled EggsUS$12.00
Beef tallow egg mousse, crispy ribeye, Aleppo pepper, roasted garlic puree, mustard greens
Grilled Pork BellyUS$12.00
Cumin & brown sugar roasted pork belly, Sake marinated pineapple & jalapeno salsa, spicy ponzu glaze
Buffalo Fried OystersUS$13.00
Fried Gulf oysters, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, city roots micro celery, house bacon
Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.00
Smoked cheddar and gouda pimento cheese, dijon honey mustard, fresh herb puree

Soup & Salads

Watermelon-Jalapeno GazpachoUS$8.00
Feta cheese, fresh herbs
Chickpea SaladUS$8.00
Lemon EVOO & red wine vinegar tossed chickpeas, cucumber, heirloom tomatoes & shaved red onion
Wedge SaladUS$10.00
Iceberg lettuce, champagne-blue cheese dressing, house bacon, gorgonzola crumbles, smoked tomato chutney, green onion
Pear & ArugulaUS$10.00
Freshly Grown Farms arugula, toasted pistachio, golden raisins, crumbled goat cheese, pear, honeychampagne vinaigrette
House SaladUS$9.00
FGF mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, toasted almonds, pickled okra, feta cheese, blood orange & mint vinaigrette

Specials

Grilled Peach & Burrata CapreseUS$14.00
Grilled SC peaches, local heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, burrata, balsamic
Grilled SwordfishUS$34.00
Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$30.00
Heirloom tomato jasmine rice, sauteed broccolini, roasted red pepper coulis
Pasta du JourUS$30.00
Fettuccine hand-rolled daily, blackened shrimp & beef tenderloin, red onion, grape tomato, bell pepper & poblano, arugula, lemon-herb EVOO
Grilled RibeyeUS$46.00
14oz. Certified Angus Beef Ribeye, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, demi-glace, poblano & shitake beef tallow gravy

Entrees

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00
Sautéed shrimp, roasted peppers, house smoked bacon, pork sausage, smoked white cheddar, bourbon cream, Adluh grits, fried green tomato
Seared Sea ScallopsUS$35.00
House bacon, tomato & summer squash succotash, smoked corn puree, sriracha-maple glaze
Grilled Pork ChopUS$30.00
Sangria brined pork chop, bacon & jalapeno loaded creamed corn, sauteed broccolini, chipotle BBQ sauce, basil pickled "pepperonata"
Filet MignonUS$38.00
Certified Angus Beef 6oz. filet mignon, Asiago & shallot mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, red wine demi-glace
- 10oz FiletUS$49.00
Zoodle PastaUS$22.00
Yellow squash & zucchini "noodles", grape tomato, red onion, bell pepper & poblano, arugula, basil pesto

For the Table

Bacon Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$11.00
Crispy Balsamic BrusselsUS$11.00
Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00
Asiago & Shallot Mashed PotatoesUS$10.00
Jalapeno & Bacon Loaded Creamed CornUS$11.00

What 2,981 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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South Carolina
Best Ambience
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Columbia
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Neighbourhood Gem
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Dined 3 days ago
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Highly recommend! Menu incredible. We had the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese. Oh, my! We also had the shrimp and grits… really good. And the pasta with beef… and salad with peaches and crab… scallops! All was good! We can’t wait to go back!
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TP117
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Saluda's always has great food and the restaurant is beautiful. Tonight was no different and our server was attentive without being worrisome. It was an excellent dining out experience. I highly recommend Saluda's.
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Anniversary 42 years
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Lovely restaurant. Went for a birthday dinner for my wife. Good service and nice people. Will go back again.
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danodan
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Dined on 25 June 2022
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Service and food was good. We would definitely return again for dinner.
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BrandonP
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1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
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The food was great. My wife and I both had items off the daily special menu as well as a cheeseboard for an appetizer. Our server Greg did an amazing job providing top notch service the entire time. Will definitely be back.
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JenniferK
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Dined on 23 June 2022
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Great locally sourced cuisine and perfect ambiance for date nite!!
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JohnH
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Dined on 22 June 2022
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Just always a Columbia, SC home run. Far busier than expected for a summer Wednesday evening, but the staff all did a good job of servicing everyone, including a large party in the back. Great work, all
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Weetie1
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Dined on 21 June 2022
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Two of the four meals were very good. Th pasta with shrimp was awful. Ambiance is great. Location great. Service was okay.
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RichH
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Attending a Concert in town
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Great meal before James Taylor concert
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Service was excellent and efficient. Staff is friendly.
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KellyP
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Wonderful place to have dinner. A little pricey but very very good.
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It was our 44th anniversary. I got the Caesar salad and a filet minon. Both were excellent. My husband got shrimp ceviche and pork belly. Both were excellent. Oh, and the fried green tomatoes were the best we have ever eaten!
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It was raining hard so I was late for reservation but I called ahead and let them know that I would be late. Got seated right away when I arrived. The main dish - pork chop was a little salty. Brussels sprouts didn’t fare well with the dish - my personal preference - perhaps I am not a fan of Brussels sprouts.
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WrightC
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The food was awesome and I can’t wait to go back again.
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Dined on 14 June 2022
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Lovely upstairs location in a renovated brick building. Large windows and open space. Highly recommend the crab cake as an appetizer and scallops as an entree. Foodie experience & everything was prepared to perfection. Wide selection of wine and craft cocktails. Service was excellent too. Ideal place for a date night or celebration.
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TimiciaG
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Dined on 12 June 2022
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Loved this place. Great food, great service, even better view 😍
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VATrvlr
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Dined on 12 June 2022
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Had a wonderful meal in a nice setting with a great Server.
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Excellent service and great food. Will definitely return!
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Took my wife here for our anniversary dinner and had a great experience. Staff was welcoming and very attentive. The Manager went above and beyond to make our dining there special. Definitely won't be the last time we dine in here.
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JackS
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Dined on 11 June 2022
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I heard good things about Saluda´s so I surprised my wife on our 16th anniversary. So glad we went there! I called in advance to confirm the reservation made on OpenTable early in the week. Told the hostess about our celebration and she couldn't have been more accommodating! Waited at the bar and ordered the crabcakes. By the time we were expecting them, we moved to our table. Everything was incredible! Wife had the scallops with the arugula salad with strawberries. I had the filet mignon and the wedge salad. Everything was prepared to perfection!!!! The staff were incredibly consistent. Service was fantastic. We will definitely be back long before our next anniversary.
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Everything was excellent! The Old Fashioned Cocktail was perfect! The Steak Tartare was awesome!!
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Great meal as always. Amazing attention to detail and beautiful evening overall!
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AprelB
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Great service and food. Seated quickly, not loud. Excellent
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Service was fantastic. Joel our waiter was personable attentive and enjoyed his humor. Perfect setting, gorgeous night. Definitely will be back!
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DesereS
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Dbra
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Dined on 6 June 2022
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Our server was excellent. Don’t remember his name although he did tell us-Greg maybe. Food delicious.
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Bl0wF1sh
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Dined on 5 June 2022
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Sallie
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Wonderful meal, excellent service, charming ambiance! We will be back soon😊

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Saluda's is rated 4.8 stars by 2981 OpenTable diners.

Saluda's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

23:00

Booked 25 times today

751 Saluda Avenue Columbia, SC 29205

Additional information

Cross Street
Greene street
Area
Columbia
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
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
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.saludas.com/
Phone number
(803) 799-9500
Private party facilities
Saluda's private dining room is the perfect place for any private function. Our room is soundproof, has its own door, and has independent temperature and music controls from the main dining room. We can host pharmaceutical programs, rehearsal dinners, private business meetings, and any other function. Customized dinner menus allow you to wine and dine your guests with style. Please contact our General Manager, Andrew Thompson, via email andrew@saludas.com for inquiries.
Private party contact
Steve Cook or Christi Steagall- steagallk@aol.com: (803) 799-9500

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Saluda's

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100 South Carolina Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

Grilled Filet Mignon

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp &amp Grits

Appetizers

Raw Oysters*

Cheese BoardUS$14.00

Fried Deviled EggsUS$12.00

Grilled Pork BellyUS$12.00

Buffalo Fried OystersUS$13.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.00

Soup & Salads

Watermelon-Jalapeno GazpachoUS$8.00

Chickpea SaladUS$8.00

Wedge SaladUS$10.00

Pear & ArugulaUS$10.00

House SaladUS$9.00

Specials

Grilled Peach & Burrata CapreseUS$14.00

Grilled SwordfishUS$34.00

Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$30.00

Pasta du JourUS$30.00

Grilled RibeyeUS$46.00

Entrees

Shrimp & GritsUS$24.00

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$35.00

Grilled Pork ChopUS$30.00

Filet MignonUS$38.00

Zoodle PastaUS$22.00

For the Table

Bacon Gouda Mac & CheeseUS$11.00

Crispy Balsamic BrusselsUS$11.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00

Asiago & Shallot Mashed PotatoesUS$10.00

Jalapeno & Bacon Loaded Creamed CornUS$11.00

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Make a booking

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