CARO-Mi Lodge was established in 1945 at Highway 25 and Greenville Street outside of Saluda, NC. The original owners, the Mehaffeys, opened CARO-Mi Lodge during the months of June, July, and August, and worked the remainder of the year for the Florida East Coast Railroad in Miami, FL. Hence, the name "CARO-Mi" comes from the words "Carolina" and "Miami." Due to the Tennessee Valley Authority conde
mning much of the area in Polk and Henderson counties around the original location, CARO-Mi opened at its second location in 1957. The Mehaffeys retired from the railroad company and operated CARO-Mi full time. The guest rooms and cabins were gone and CARO-Mi Lodge became CARO-Mi Dining Room. The Mehaffeys retired from CARO-Mi in 1963 and since then the restaurant has changed ownership three times. The Stafford family has owned the restaurant since 1990 and operated it there until Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024. Now at its Landrum location, the CARO-Mi traditions continue. We strive for each and every guest to have an enjoyable and memorable experience and leave with all their hunger needs fully satisfied. Whether it is our Carolina country ham (cut and processed in our kitchen), fried fresh chicken, or our delectable mountain trout, among many other options, we're sure you'll enjoy and can't wait to come back for another meal. Rutherford Street in Landrum, South Carolina, nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Reservations are not required but are recommended. Our phone number is 864-457-1100. Please check out our website at http://www.caro-mi.com
