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Core 450, Travelers Rest, SC

Core 450

4.6
4.6
395 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (864) 977-8444
  • 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
  • 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

What 395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greenville

    Kid-friendly

  • Greenville

    Innovative

  • Greenville

    Great for scenic views

  • Greenville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Core 450 offers a diverse menu in a charming golf course setting. Guests rave about the "wonderful food," "friendly service," and "delicious" dishes like elk ribs and baked brie. While some service issues were noted, the "great atmosphere" and "fantastic chef" make it a favorite for special occasions.

395 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Pork Chop and a Filet and both meals and sides were absolutely delicious! On top of great food our waitress was so friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be coming back again.

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  2. Beatrix

    VIP

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    If friends invited us to go, we’d join them. However, this restaurant won’t be in our top 10 choices in this area. Since we were there for dinner on a December Monday night, it was very quiet… in this large restaurant, we were 1 of 2 couples in the whole place. Whereas, it’s a perfect setting for lots of activity. Maybe we’ll return on a Friday or Saturday night in the spring or summer to give it another chance.

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  3. Ryan

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always. One of the best restaurants in all of Greenville county!

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  4. John

    VIP

    Charleston

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attractive restaurant at the Cherokee Valley golf course. Very nice views and the food was surprisingly good at brunch. Chicken and waffles were good but the smoked butt shredded over tater tots with cowboy candy was delicious. Really solid service from Brianna too.

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  5. Richard

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brussels sprout appy was tasty and the veal chop was cooked perfectly. Service friendly .

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  6. Tracy

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I always hate to provide a bad review, unsure if it was an off night or poorly sourced food but every plate was either unexceptional or actually cooked so poorly we ate only half of it. We hate to waste food so… we did eat some of it. The salmon was undercooked, closer to mid-rare despite asking for medium well, came back over done and dry, not eaten, it took 20 mins to bring it back, mgmt did not check on the recook. The seabass was overcooked, tough even (I’d say likely frozen) same with the calamari. The ribeye wasn’t tender and the filet was rare (we even took into consideration the salt brick design to warm it up but it was very rare - we are mid-rare steak folks). One highlight was the bacon wrapped scallops. Wine was fine, service was good. But not a restaurant we will revisit for a quality meal, which is unfortunate due to the lack of high end restaurants in the area.

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  7. Nicholas

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great anniversary dinner. Play golf there often and have enjoyed the lunch’s but never been there for dinner. We enjoyed a couple of well made cocktails while waiting on our “Chef’s Board”. Had the ribeye and crab legs, both were amazing! Mushrooms, risotto, veggies and the bacon wrapped scallops drove the whole dinner home! Will definitely be booking later tee times so we can dine again.

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  8. Matt

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was not busy when we went at 5:00 on a Tuesday, so the noise level was very low. The ambiance was very relaxed and sophisticated. The drinks were good, and they have an excellent wine selection. We ordered 2 steaks cooked rare, but my wife’s came out medium - medium well. Furthermore, our waitress was rather negligent.

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  9. Jayson

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve dined here several times but this was our first poor experience. Our server disappeared for about 15-20 minutes after taking our drink and appetizer order so food orders were put in very late. One of our appetizers was wrong but we were hungry and didn’t say anything. When the wine arrived, for the first time we were given a bottle that had the cork pulled and stuffed in upside down. Just placed on the table with the glasses at the corner of the table and walked off. We all ordered steaks yet only one was cooked to order. Three were sorely undercooked with two being cool and “blue”, translated, they were raw. They had placed a “500° salt block” on the table so if the steak was slightly undercooked it could be perfected. We’ve also had this and the last time it was quite nice. It was warm but certainly not 500° as steak didn’t sizzle as in the past. Putting your hand near it also wasn’t fear-inducing so I touched it with my finger for a couple seconds. Yes, that happened and my finger wasn’t red or otherwise injured so it was probably closer to 250-300°. Things got corrected but with the prices being charged, this kind of experience shouldn’t happen. I’m not writing off Core 450 but they need to remember that the upstate is a haven for foodies and a lot of farm-to-table restaurants. They shouldn’t become complacent.

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  10. Molly

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was friendly and efficient! One of the best filets I’ve had!

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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 4.6 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Core 450

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Travelers Rest
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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
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