The University of South Carolina's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management hosts a variety of dining options at the unique and historic McCutchen House.
The McCutchen House is more than a restaurant. It's a hands-on classroom where hospitality management students gain valuable experience in running a full-service restaurant. Below are the types of services we generally offer.
Open to the public during fall and spring semesters with the exception of university holidays, the McCutchen House Bistro hours of lunch service are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Reservations recommended and face coverings are required while entering and exiting the restaurant.
Open to the public during fall and spring semesters with the exception of university holidays, the McCutchen House Grab and Go hours of lunch service are Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Face coverings are required while entering and exiting the restaurant.
McCutchen House is happy to accommodate your party of 20 or fewer with a menu designed to suit each of your guests. Lunches include tomato pie, salad, choice of entrée, and McCutchen House chocolate walnut pie.
Private dining rooms at the McCutchen House are available for any group of 20 or fewer guests. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion with friends, arranging a unique business meeting or creating a memorable meal with on-campus guests, our private board-room-style settings will make your event an elegant experience. Please review each room for dining capacity, technology options and pricing information. Reservations required.
The Garden Grill, open Tues. – Fri. for lunch during the summer months of May-July, offers a wide variety of grilled favorites including cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches, salads and wraps, in addition to daily specials.
Whether you are a bride looking for an exquisite backdrop for your wedding reception, or you would like to reserve a room for a corporate gathering, the McCutchen House can serve as a unique and memorable location for your special occasion. Horseshoe Catering can help you create the perfect event.
This beautiful home was originally built as a faculty house in 1813. Having survived the Civil War, and the ever-changing landscape of the University of South Carolina, McCutchen House is now operated by the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management as a venue for dining, culinary and wine classes and special events. Find out more about George McCutchen, for whom the house is named, and other interesting facts about the building's rich history. Read more about McCutchen House history.