Saluda's Restaurant

I do a bit of research on local restaurants and chains, before I take flight and I've got to say, this restaurant was/is amazing! I love a good ribeye every now and then and this place cooked it just how I like it! Atmosphere is great! Lively and being an Art major, I enjoy the decor. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

We celebrated my fiancées birthday on Sunday evening. We made a reservation online(kinda last minute). We got sat right away and were served by Nancy! We had wonderful drinks. Nancy made a great recommendation with the seafood trio. We enjoyed the shrimp cocktail, crab cake and fried oysters! We decided to share the filet (cooked PERFECT) with asparagus and roasted potato fingerlings. Finished with the crème brûlée! It was absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the atmosphere, food and overall dining experience! We will be back for all special occasions!

We sat at the bar, as we were too late trying to get in on a Sat night. It's easy to see why this establishment draws a crowd. The good was really good. We had the menu option for $55 00. We chose the same except for the starter. I had the crab cake an my husband had the Greek fried tomatoes. 😋 Both really good. We had a fish kind of Bisque....oh my word it was fantastic. Then the lamb shank. It was a huge shank. I think it would have been a great idea for the chef to figure out a really small desert that would keep them within their cost frame. And I mean small. Just one biter. All in all this place is a win. We had very very good service from the 2 bartenders.

Wonderful experience. The atmosphere is great, Wine list is strong. Service is wonderful and the food brings strong flavors. Highly recommend.

Food The peach cobbler with ice cream was DELICIOUS. The flavor of the savory foods were muted. I can taste the seasonings and spices, they just seem muted. It didn't take very long to be prepared and presented to us. So we didn't wait a long time to be served food. I got the sirloin steak but had a different side. I had the rice with beans with the steak. The rice was too wet. The beans were good but tasted like canned beans to me. The steak was a little dry and not flavourful enough. The wind selection was very nice. Service I visited on a Tuesday night at 8 pm. I had a reservation. We were seated promptly. Our waiter was attentive. Atmosphere I liked the table decor. The lighting was warm and inviting. But the music was too loud for an intimate experience on the inside. Patrons spoke louder than conversational level to compensate. This caused an overall loud environment. I chose patio seating. It was more quiet and intimate. But It was hot and muggy. Several large ceiling fans helped to prevent overheating. I was told by a coworker that you would be able to see the city lights. The building isn't tall enough for that. Your back drop is a large tree with stringed lights over a water fountain. You overlook a busy 4 way intersection with a traffic light. City folk loudly held personal convos as they walked by, people were leaving work, people were drunk and stumbling (1-2 people). This took away from a romantic atmosphere, which is what I expected. Overall I wanted an intimate dinner with my husband for our anniversary. I got most of what I wanted.

5-Star Review for Saluda’s Restaurant By Ricky Dubard I had an incredible experience at Saluda’s Restaurant! The steaks were cooked to absolute perfection—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The drink selection was impressive, and each cocktail was crafted with care and balance. What truly made the evening special was the outstanding customer service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure every detail was just right. If you’re looking for a place with great food, excellent drinks, and top-notch service, Saluda’s is the spot. Highly recommend! Thanks Anna for the great Customer interaction experience!!!! You are amazing!!!

My boyfriend and I ate here last night and it was the best food we’ve had in a while here in Columbia. Started off with the fried green tomatoes (which are a MUST!) - first time trying them and I cannot stop thinking about them. I got the 10 oz filet and my boyfriend got the 14 oz ribeye special. Side of bacon mac, of course. The food was excellent and filled with lots of flavor, and lovely staff and service. They make great, strong drinks too! Definitely will be back!!

My husband and I’s first time here and it was exceptional. From who we spoke to calling for a “last minute” reservation, to the service, to the food. Our server Parker was fantastic. Was awesome with great recommendations when asked. We got the trio appetizer. Fried oysters, lump crab cake, and shrimp cocktail. Everything we ate here had incredible flavor and seasoned to perfection. Compliments to the chef. Entrees were scallops and pork chop. Easily the best pork chop my husband and I both have ever had. Finished off with the crème brûlée. We will definitely be back again and making recommendations to friends and family.

Wife and I wanted to try something new for our wedding anniversary, had never been to Saluda's before and the menu looked great. Food and staff were excellent and we will be back. It's somewhat expensive? We were at $244 before tip but that was with 3 higher priced glasses of wine, 2 mixed drinks, and the filets. You could easily get out around $150 if you needed to. We had the fried green tomato appetizer which was prepared perfectly, and then two filets for dinner. Wife got the smaller size and wished she had gotten the 10oz CAB, just the right amount of salt and pepper and cooked to a perfect med rare. Mashed potatoes were great, asparagus was crisp! My wife loved her mixed drink and the wine selection was amazing. The desserts were also to die for. Entire evening couldn't have gone better. The atmosphere inside this restaurant feels refined and discreetly opulent. Giant mirrors on the wall with beautiful frames, white clothed tables with super comfortable slightly leaned back leather chairs. Whoever designed the inside totally gets how to capture all the right vibes without even a slight pretentious feeling. The bartender at the time, wearing a necklace with a P on it, was our waitress. She was an absolute 10, attentive, charismatic, helpful. Got every part of our order right and kept the drinks full despite being so busy. She was a big part of why my wife and I will be back, made our first experience with the restaurant memorable! Overall Saluda's is what feels like a private club style restaurant where you can actually go to relax and enjoy dinner. It's our new favorite place to eat in Columbia, we will likely be back for numerous date nights in the future. If you are stuck in a rut of feeling like blue marlin is the only fancier and consistent place you can go, Saluda's will finally give you that escape that you're looking for!

From the moment we ascended the stairs into the dining room, till the time we left about 2 1/2 hours later, the service, food and ambience were excellent! We were especially pleased with our server, Elena. She is personable, helpful, and was responsive to our needs. She is someone who enjoys her work and does it so well. We skipped the appetizers and ordered some cocktails. They're a little pricey, but my old fashioned was quite large and very tasty-- one of the best I've ever had! Out of our group of six, all of us had steak, four fillets and one ribeye. One member of our party, a frequent diner at Saluda's, is a vegan and they prepared a very nice vegan meal for him. My entrée was cooked perfectly and was one of the best steaks I've had in recent memory. The outside was charged nicely. The flavor of the meat was superb, and it was cooked perfectly. Those who ordered filet, were very pleased with both the tenderness of the meat and how they were prepared! We also ordered a bottle of Italian red, called Cum Laude; it had a nice smooth mouth feel, a rich, jammy flavor, and just the right amount of tannins. Our sides, whether fingerling potatoes, asparagus scallops, or mashed potatoes, were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. All in all, a great dining experience!

Had dinner one night while in town. We had reservations at 7:30, and they are highly recommended. White table cloth dining, an open interior with high ceiling and a long bar on one wall. We were greeted by the hostesses upon arrival and seated within the same moments. This is an elevated dining experience. A concise menu, well executed. After giving the menu a once over we started with the Fried green tomatoes, because thats what you do. An elevated presentation, beautifully prepared and very good. A really nice flavor and texture, they were a good start. Next we went for the local cheeses board, another solid choice and a wonderful assortment of profiles, textures and compliments. For entrees we both had the Tilefish, also a solid choice served "Oscar" with crab on top over a risotto with garden peas. Cooked beautifully and so tender and succulent, it was a really good choice for dinner. Along with an ala carte Yukon gold fingerling truffle potatoes, they were also quite tasty and a nice additional to our meal. 4 Stars a solid dining choice, worth the effort to park. Reservations necessary most nights. 01082

Classic hospitality at Saluda's. The beverages are well crafted and the food is delicious. The second floor location gives you a little oasis above the street, although be careful on the stairs! The wait staff is well trained and friendly without being ostentatious, which I find increasingly rare. My favorite is the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese because then I don't have to choose between the two southern classics. The rack of lamb on my last visit was perfectly prepared. We hope to return soon!

I saw one of my fellow Yelpers post about this place and so I decided to make a reservation to celebrate my birthday here. Best decision I made. They have complimentary valet parking. The valet is the best! Super personable and very kind! We were seated in a private room. It had a few Christmas decorations out, which made the room look festive. We were seated by the balcony. Our view was of the fountain. Our waiter was superb. He was very detailed in his explanations and described the menu very well. He explained some things like why they don't serve poultry. I really liked him. Our food was perfect! I ordered the crab cake, the smoked Gouda mac and cheese, the steak cooked medium rare, and shrimp. Nothing needed to be added or removed. Everything tasted phenomenal and was cooked perfectly. My guests and I really enjoyed and we all agreed that we will most certainly be coming back for more!

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 This passed experience was wonderful! My husband and I truly enjoyed our dinner. The wine was flowing, the brussel sprouts were the best I've ever had and the lamb entree was very good too! The collard greens were very tangy and I'm pretty picky about my collards, but I really liked it. The Parmesan mashed potatoes were delicious and the lamb was cooked beautifully, very tender and fell off the bone. Our server was attentive and did not miss a beat. Even though we made a reservation for 7:45pm, we got there early and was seated at a table, which was very nice. Only a few minutes after, there was a line down the stairs to get a table, so we made it just in time.

I finally made it to Saluda's. I loved the vibe--everything from the entry and the steps to the quaint dining area and balcony area. We made reservations, so we were seated right away. The customer service was okay. Our server almost made me feel uncomfortable, but I did not let that disturb our experience.    The crab cake was pretty good, especially with the plum sauce. The cucumber kimchi was different but had a good taste. The mashed potatoes, broccolini, and crispy brussels sprouts were all delicious and flavorful. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. It was so delicious. The lobster macaroni and cheese was just okay. It lacked flavor and missed the mark. It looked delicious, though, but again, there was no flavor. It was the only thing missing. The sweet tea was good as well.

Every taste of the food was impeccable. Our bartender/server, Paiton was cordial and outgoing. Classy & elegant ambiance. I'm sad that we're just discovering Saluda's after coming to Columbia the last 4 years. This place will definitely be a must stop every-time!

Saludas was a really nice restaurant. The ambiance was amazing. Nicely organized. Semi private seating, quiet enough you could carry on conversations. Just perfect for out post grad dinner. Service was awesome. The server was knowledgeable, friendly and respectful. She was attentive and polite. Now, let's get to the food. I highly recommend Saludas for any special event.

Carson was our server and she was amazing. Very attentive and sweet. Food was absolutely amazing emphasis on dessert. The dining area is very cute and we even got a window view of the fountain. 10/10

Probably my favorite meal in Columbia so far. Scallops, shrimp and grits, pasta du jour were all amazing. Oysters too. Great location n Five Points.

Food was delicious. Atmosphere left a little bit to be desired. Wait staff great.

Went here for restaurant week. The food was amazing!! The pork chop was juicy and tender and their dessert was so good. Service was incredible as expected. The restaurant is old fashioned and you have to climb up these stairs to get to it making it feel very cool and upscale.

This place is without a doubt, amazing. I had the pork chop tonight. It's thick and juicy, and cooked just right with the perfect amount of char on the outside. The sweet potato puree mixes with the butter beans and homemade bbq sauce until it all just melts into your tongue with the bursting flavors. The service is impeccable, along with that fine dining but relaxed casual atmosphere. Perfect for upscale events and date nights!

Great service and food always, Saludas is solid and consistent. I've been here many times, if you want A+ meal this is your place! Make reservations and enjoy.

My sister, niece, and I enjoyed this amazing restaurant recently for 2025 restaurants week. We truly enjoyed a delicious a three course meal well worth the price. We also had wonderful winter adult beverages.

Cute little place. Food wasn't terrible but I just felt like some of the items were a little cold. My Tomato Bisque wasn't that hot and it didn't seem like a bisque...was more of a tomato soup and yes there is a difference between a bisque and soup. The Mac and cheese was pretty good but not that hot. It was served in a skillet but it seemed like the skillet was for show because that wasn't even piping hot. The fried green tomatoes were very good and so was the pork chop. Definitely like how fluffy the sweet potato mash was. Basically melted in your mouth and felt airy. Overall it wasn't bad but I just don't like when food is a little cold.

WOW, very nice yet comfortable dinning here. Went for our 14 year anniversary and it far exceeded expectations. Reservations were for Tuesday night 11/08/22 at 7pm. Not too crowded and great atmosphere. I like a good restaurant that you don't have to raise your voice to be heard by the person sitting directly in front of you. Amanda G was our waitress and she was awesome, very attentive but not overly so and was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and drink selections. We started with the Seafood Trio. Excellent appetizer with three of the largest shrimp I have ever eaten. Good choice for appetizer. Included some fried oysters which were delicious. My wife traded a shrimp for the rest of my oysters which was a deal imho! Wife had the fresh caught halibut and she said it was some if not the best she has ever had, and halibut is her favorite fish beside grouper. I had the 16oz ribeye which was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dessert was the cherry cobbler which we split and it was VERY good. A little pricey but for a anniversary dinner I have never had a better experience and worth ever penny at least once a year!

What an amazing date night on a Sunday. The service was immaculate. The oysters were the freshest that I've had. The homemade limoncello is delicious and the perfect end of the date. What a special place with a great team. My cocktail was delicious. I can't say enough great about it. Thanks Andrew and everyone else for making our visit so great.

The food was outstanding - as always The service.... Katie was the best, she was taking care of multiple tables but treated each as if it were her only.

Atmosphere was really nice. Perfect place for a nice date night or intimate gathering with friends and family. We will definitely visit again. Our food: Appetizers: -Grilled Pork Belly -Raw Oysters -Fried Green Tomatoes Drinks: -Mocktail Ginger Lemonade Mule -Mocktail Blood Orange Spritz Entrees: -Pan Seared Halibut -Pasta du Jour with CAB Beef & Shrimp

2nd year in a row celebrating Mother's Day. Exceptional service alone is worth the visit.

Saluda's is a special occasion place for my family and I. The food is Southern inspired and done at a really high level. They have one of my favorite filets in town. My partner really likes the fried green tomatoes. Oddly, my favorite part of this place is the ambiance. It is upstairs from the hustle and bustle of Five Points and you can eat in the dining room but my partner and I always eat on the balcony which has a great view of the Five Points Square. The service is great. The staff are all knowledgeable and extremely friendly. This is a great place for a nice dinner out with your person.

Saludas had been on my list of restaurants to visit for a few years, but I never found an opportunity to go. I finally decided I no longer wanted to wait, so my niece and I made reservations for dinner at 7:45. When we arrived the hostesses were very friendly and welcoming. We were promptly sat at our table and the ambiance was amazing. Our server was quick to greet us and offer us water. She gave us ample amount of time to decide on our appetizers and she guided us through the menu with expertise. Our appetizers came out relatively quick and they were amazing. We got the fried oysters and fried green tomatoes. These were excellent choices. Both dishes had phenomenal flavor. I would return for a 2nd visit for the appetizers alone but the entrees were also delicious. I highly recommend Saludas Restaurant. Great for dates, business meetings or family gatherings.

Food, service and ambiance were great. Could not have been more pleased. And to be open on a Monday night was just what our schedules needed.

Saludas was the choice tonight for my Mother In Love's G Day ... Walking in to the restaurant immediately up the stairs the ambiance is amazing ... I started the night with a Mexican mule with Don Julio ... then I changed to the gin and tonic with a lime .... For my appetizer I got the raw oysters and they were amazing ... and also I ordered the spicy fried oysters also ... both were amazing ... for my entree I got the lamb dish and subbed the collards for the asparagus due to them being made with pork ... the lamb dish was ok ... needed more season for my taste but it was falling off the bone ... I also ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and it also was lacking that wow factor of flavor.... Overall not a bad outing but my taste buds weren't satisfied ... S/O to Greg our waiter he was on point the whole night .. not bad but for the price I wouldn't recommend if you go for flavor.. but for and upscale outing give it a try ... till next time ...

An early Christmas dinner. The food and atmosphere were wonderful, and our server Parker was amazing!!!! We had fried green tomatoes, fried oysters, Lobster and Crab Mac n Cheese and the Seafood Trio.

Great time, location, atmosphere, food & service! If you're in Columbia I highly recommend getting a reservation.

For me Saluda's is a very special place with authentic filet mignon. And I really like the atmosphere, the restaurant is upstairs, well away from the hustle and bustle of the street. You can choose to enjoy your dinner upstairs with a great view of the Five Points Plaza. The service from the store personnel is very good and everyone is knowledgeable and friendly, it's a great place for a date with your partner!

Great menu and food quality. Glad to have some mock tails choices. Wonderful for a business dinner, dates, or out with friends.

Delicious menu for restaurant week this year. Started the the course dinner with the crab arancini which was super crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. I just wish there was more crab. My friend and I both got the surf and turf pasta which had hand-rolled fettuccini, Maine lobster & beef tenderloin. The tenderloin was so tender and flavorful, it melted in your mouth. The night was topped off with a nice warm brownie. We opted for the the homemade cinnamon whipped cream instead of the mint ice cream. Saluda's never disappoints and continues to be my favorite place to dine in Columbia.

Had the Sweet Tea Pork. Brined and prepared with impeccable care and care. Delicious. Shrimp and grits came in a tomato base, wifey lived it. The fried green tomatoes were fantastic and esthetically pleasing to look at. The deep fried oysters were the only miss. The "foot" of the oysters were overcooked and too chewy. Service was spot on and knowledgeable. Great ambience, lively and loud outside on the lovely balcony. It's a special occasion restaurant designed to ensure you feel welcome. The excellent food puts a cap on the evening.

Old oil for their fried apps. Burned looking and shitty. Manager was a d-bag. Ambiance : Had a shitty band outside. 5 points has become very ghetto. I won't go back. I gave 1 star because I had to.

Food and service are always excellent for meetings as well as date night. Ambiance is good as well. I can't think of anything I've had there or my spouse or meeting attended where we/they were disappointed.

Over the past year this has become our new favorite date night place after a 20 year hiatus. Things are in sync on all cylinders and we have been back almost every month. We love the food, the service, and the setting.

Awesome service great menu and the portions are insane! New favorite spot in Columbia

Terribly disappointed when after have eaten at this restaurant during restaurant week, found out that my credit card was charged twice. When I called about this, they were unwilling to refund the amount which was just under $90. Very poor decision making on behalf of the management. Nice location, okay food, bad business practice

The best!!!!! My boyfriend makes a reservation at least for an anniversary or birthday or valentines so we can make sure to enjoy it at least once a year (but we always can't help ourselves to go back) staff is always nice. It is a nice upstairs location and when the weather is nice outside balcony is great! Dim lighting, white table cloths and a nice wood bar. Must have: Pimento cheese with fried green tomatoes

Fantastic service and food! It's been years since I had been there but needed to make a new memory so I went with my niece. Food was fantastic. We had a charcuterie board, each had a different steak, and shared the s'mores brownie torte. I also enjoyed the blood orange margarita. Wonderful experience. Our service was amazing too. Definitely recommend!!

Long time fine dining restaurant in Columbia with by far the best view when sitting on the patio! Great location, consistent food, friendly staff. Best wine list in town.

Saluda's is and has been one of the best spots in Columbia. Every plate was amazing! And the service was spectacular, Brandon our server was a gem! Andrew the GM is the nicest human! I highly recommend the seasonal cocktails made by Payton! Food wise, the pork chop was cooked to perfection and the seafood trio was delicious. The shrimp were huge. Can't wait to go back!! 10/10 always!

I reserve my 5 star for real 5 star experiences. Let's start with the staff. We had a reservation at 7 PM. We showed up early in Hope's of grabbing a drink at the bar but as soon as we arrived, despite them being busy they said they could accommodate us and get us a table. And it was better from there. Our server was very friendly, prompt and willing to make nice suggestions. She knew the menu well and was the right amount of attentive. The Food: we started with the fried green tomatoes and we both agree they were the best we've ever had. My wife had the shrimp and grits and I had the pasta de jour. This night the meat choice was blackened shrimp. Everything about it was great. The pasta is made in house and cooked perfectly. Not quite al dente but but firm not mushy or sticky. The shrimp was likewise cooked perfectly and very flavorful. In fact I cant wait to return to have the pasta again. My wife enjoyed her meal. But loved her cocktails. She had the blood orange margarita and the cucumber martini made with their house infused vodka. The cucumber martini was her favorite. Overall our experience was great. It's not inexpensive so be prepared to spend your money, but to us it was worth every savory bite. We will return during our next visit to Columbia.

Really great place for a special occasion. The service is seriously top notch and they're always extremely knowledgeable, professional, and genuine. The atmosphere is definitely intimate, yet refined. You definitely wanna dress up a little to go here. The food? Really good. I've been a few times and I haven't had a bad meal yet. Again, it's pricy, but it's good for a memorable night out. Highly recommend.

my husband and I selected Saluda's last night for date night and it did not disappoint! Our server, Bianca, was excellent and helpful. I had the scallops and he had the pork chop and both were cooked to perfection! We ordered the side of asparagus and bacon/Gouda Mac and cheese to split and had to bring almost all the Mac and cheese home because the portions were very generous! Didn't stop us from splitting the crème brûlée! I had a seasonal cocktail and he had a draft beer and enjoyed it as well. We'll be back!

Wow, it's been a while since we were at Saluda's. Just so delicious, Service very good. And the ambiance is absolutely unbeatable.

Came here for graduation dinner. My parents (who both live on the west coast) absolutely loved the southern food here!! The service was phenomenal and the waitress we had was extremely friendly and personable. Loved the ambiance too. My mom left her phone here and they handled the situation with care. Thanks!!!

I had a really great experience here, excellent service and good food. I had the shrimp and grits and a rose sangria, can't really go wrong.

Very fancy smancy place with an interesting take on southern favorites. I tried the pork belly roast and fried devil egg appetizers, the Pasta du Juor, and the lemon pound cake. The pork belly roast tasted as if it were grilled on some hot coals in the backyard, but the finishing added that flair of fancy. Fried deviled eggs were good, but different. Not very heavy like the kind you would get at a down south cookout. The pasta had a Louisiana feel to it. Kind of spicy and the sausage was more like a beef/steak like feel, but good though. It wasn't a lot in the bowl either, just FYI. The pound cake was good, not overly sweet, and definitely not your grandma's pound cake. Very dense. Server was very nice and accommodating. She also knew what dishes to recommend, so that was helpful. I would come back to this restaurant to try other dishes, but this is definitely a special occasion spot. Bring your boo here for those romantic vibes, but also bring your WALLET!

This is the worst restaurant I have ever seen. I ordered a 50 dollar ribeye at this shop, but what they brought me, I don't even want to call it food, the whole steak was burnt on the surface, only bitter taste without any aroma, The doneness is even close to well done. When we called the manager for a theory, the manager was very rude to me, the words were full of insults, and because of my skin color, the bald manager had a very bad attitude, don't come to this restaurant, I spent a hundred dollars Come to this restaurant to get insults, lol