Saluda's Restaurant - Hands-down my favorite restaurant in Columbia. Saluda's never misses. The menu strikes the perfect balance: an excellent selection of small plates (the crab cakes and fried green tomatoes are addictive) and truly outstanding entrées. Whether you're craving a perfectly cooked filet, fresh seafood specials, or one of their thoughtful vegetarian options, everything comes out flavorful and beautifully presented. Portions are generous without being overwhelming. The bar program is top-tier; cocktails are creative, balanced, and made with premium spirits every single time. The wine list is equally impressive and fairly priced. Service is the gold standard: attentive and knowledgeable without hovering, genuinely warm, and quick to offer great recommendations. They make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. On a nice evening, grab a table on the patio overlooking Five Points. People-watching, string lights, and that lively-but-not-chaotic energy make it one of the best outdoor dining experiences in town. Saluda's is always my answer when someone asks where they should eat in Columbia, whether it's date night, celebrating something special, or just a really good meal with friends. Consistently excellent. read more

Birthday dinner for my boo, located in 5 points, limited parking or I just don't know where to look. The only signage is on the door that leads up the stairs for 2nd level dining. The ambiance is modern elegant with indoor or outdoor seating balcony view below/around 5 points. Our server and service was good although drink refills could have been more swift. We had appetizer Pork Cheeks, entrees braised pork chop & scallops. Dessert pumpkin cheesecake. The appetizer was really enough to fill both of us, it was slow roasted tender pork with a potato base. My wife really enjoyed her pork chop because it had the flavor of jerk chicken, full of meat very little fat with large shell macaroni light cheese. I had 4 scallops with rice and peas in middle, the scallops tasted salty to me would have preferred less salt. The pumpkin cheesecake was the perfect blend of each without overwhelming flavor. A great option for a special occasion or stopping in for lunch/drinks. read more

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I came here to celebrate one of my good friend's birthday. We were a party of two and arrived as soon as the restaurant opened around 5 pm. This restaurant is located in 5 points, which is normally pretty busy; however, we were able to locate a parking space pretty quickly for a Sunday. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor, so you will need to climb up a flight of stairs to access the restaurant. I hate that I forgot to take more photos, but the decor is very charming and nice. We were greeted by the hosts who were very warm and walked us to our table. Our server was fairly new but nice and answered all of our questions. This restaurant does not sell bottled still water, only sparking or tap. I have a very sensitive palate to water and ended up ordering a sprite. I started off the dinner ordering the sweet and spicy friend oysters which were accompanied with a sauce (maybe chipotle mayo) but both were very yummy. For my entree I ordered the shrimp and grits, which is tomato based and my friend ordered the sweet tea pork chops, which comes with a side of butter beans. I have had shrimp and grits with tomato's based sauce before, but honestly I wasn't excepting the amount of tomatoes in the grits. It was very loose and soup like, which I wasn't used to. The shrimp were seasoned to perfection and cooked nicely. I did not try the pork chop, but the presentation was nice! We also ordered the lobster and Gouda Mac and cheese which is 5 stars! The pasta was creamy and rich and there was plenty of lobster! Well worth the price! They also helped us end the night with a glass of free champagne for my friend's birthday! read more

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Went here on visit to see our daughter. Appetizer meatballs and baratta and the fried green tomatoes were worth the trip alone. I had the angus ribeye that was the steak special and it was cooked and seasoned perfect. Desserts were stellar too. The ambience is a bit of an odd mix between high-end bar and nice restaurant but it oddly works. Our waiter, Nick, killed it. read more

I have never had a marginal meal at this restaurant. It's great for a romantic or business meal. The food is always excellent in the cocktails. Selection is excellent. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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Three of us celebrated my 70th birthday here this evening. I had the absolute BEST pork chop of my life here tonight. Wife enjoyed her scallops and mother in law had shrimp and grits. All of us were extremely pleased with our selections. Grace provided us with amazing service and all three of us agree that we will return another time to celebrate another special day... read more

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I recently tried Saluda's for the first time during Restaurant Week. I would like to say the service is great and the food I ordered was great. The beans may throw many people off, however they were very flavorful. The restaurant was clean and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Saluda's - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Decided to try this when in town for business - very good! Once in the front door, you do have to walk up a steep flight of stairs, leading into a big open dining room room. It can get noisy, which is why they request no small Children. They also have balcony seating for when it is nice outside. Great location. Service was excellent. I went with the pork chop which was a great decision. Crème brûlée for dessert. Good stuff. read more

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I had the lamb shank with mashed potatoes, collards: the winter cocktail (forgot the name) and I tried the fried green tomatoes, and I had a bite of the cheesecake. Everything was 100% perfect. I enjoyed my meal from start to finish. I was expecting more of a sweet cocktail but it was terrible either. The lamb was the star of the show. And the collards had the perfect balance of sweet and heat! The service was excellent. I came here with a group of 4 other co-workers and our waiter treated us all with respect and everyone's order was delivered with accuracy. There were no complaints from the table. The ambiance is perfect for celebratory dinners, birthday, date nite, or just because you want something different. Parking can be a mess depending on the day of the week you dine, but the experience overshadowed that. This is a place I would definitely come back to, to enjoy a birthday dinner or when I'm in the mood for something upscale. read more

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I recently tried Saluda's for the first time during Restaurant Week. I would like to say the service is great and the food I ordered was great. The beans may throw many people off, however they were very flavorful. read more

Saluda's - Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Very elegant ambiance, beautiful bar, nice views. Welcoming atmosphere. Recomend making reservations. Parking on the street in front of the restaurant is metered and only takes coins. We got change from the bar across the street. Parking is free after 7pm. Drinks were outstanding! Food was delicious except the scallops were so salty I was unable to eat them. The grouper special was perfect! Highly recommend the fried green tomato appetitzer. Service was less than expected. We ordered the fried green tomato appetizer but were served fried oysters. Our server replaced the appetizer but when the bill came we were charged for the oysters. read more

I had high expectations given the pricing and reputation, but the experience was deeply disappointing.The presentation was lack luster and the food itself was incredibly disappointing. The Mac and cheese reminded me of box Kraft shells and cheese with bacon on top. The butter beans looked like the chef just opened the can and dropped them onto the plate. Even the pork chop was mediocre. I was asked how I wanted it cooked cause they usually serve it medium. Really pork medium? For a restaurant to position itself as upscale, the quality was shocking poor. Simply unacceptable! read more

Saluda's - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was my first time here and the food and service was top tier! Me and my date enjoyed everything including the ambiance, we will be back! read more

Saluda's - Moscato - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I tried the fish dish and it was delicious! The Elena's service was excellent and very elegant ambiance. I definitely recommend it. read more

Saluda's - Fish Du Jour - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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! read more

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In all the years I've been living here I've never been to this restaurant and man have I been missing out. This place is absolutely amazing. Beautiful inside with a gorgeous elevated porch. Food was outstanding. I think I could have made a meal on the Mac and cheeses on my wife's plate. Steak was cooked perfectly with an excellent char. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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Genuinely the best steak I have ever had plus great service. I have been craving steak ever since thank youuuu

Nice & quiet. The menu was varied and the food was delicious . Our server was super sweet and attentive. Will return.

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! read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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This is my new favorite restaurant in Columbia. Even though our reservation was for 2, the hostess didn't even blink at seating us a larger table to accommodate an extra person. Our server, Alex, was exceptional in every aspect of our dining experience, be it in giving us extra time to decide on our cocktails, appetizers and main entrees or in speedy delivery of everything we ordered. The ambiance is very cozy with a large bar accommodating walk ins. The food was absolutely delightful. We especially loved the grilled pork chop and the seared scallops. Saluda's is an absolute gem. We will be back soon. read more

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Most amazing meal I have had in a long time. Had the green fried tomatoes. And the scallops. Very good. I come to Columbia for work a lot. Glad I found this place and definitely will be back. Service was great as well read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Saluda's - Cute drinks by P the bartender! - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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. read more

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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. read more

Saluda's - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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. read more

Saluda's - Cookie sandwich, with mousse in the middle - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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 read more

Saluda's - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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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! read more

Saluda's - Pork chop tenderloin - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This was our first and last time here. I made reservations for my husband's birthday. The hosts were very friendly as well as our waitress. The atmosphere was nice. The food however was very underwhelming. We came here based on many positive reviews posted online, however the food was very disappointing. I ordered scallops which consisted of only 4 scallops on a plate of rice and field peas! I couldn't believe it. My husband ordered shrimp and grits but he hated the tomato broth and asked could he get it without. I'm assuming a manager came to our table to address the issue. He had a very snobbish attitude about the ordeal. He asked my husband did he not read the menu? I sat back and listened not wanting to interrupt two men talking. He then goes on to over talk my husband and said it's written plain as day on the menu that it included tomatoes, saying verbatim "It's practically spelled out "! I was so shocked that a manager was talking to my husband this way. I started to tell him forget making it over and let's just leave but it was his birthday and I didn't want to cause a scene. They remade his food and it was better plain but after the way this was handled I had lost my appetite. I'm only giving 2 stars because of the nice waitress. I will never step foot in this establishment again, not even for free ! read more

Saluda's - Crab cake and lobster mac - New American Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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

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. read more

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. read more

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Beautiful upscale dining! Food was delicious, server was good, ambience is lovely! Definitely a place to go for celebrations!

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 read more

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