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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

  • Four students pose for a photo inside McCutchen House.

    McCutchen House on the Historic Horseshoe

McCutchen House Dining

Located at 902 Sumter St. on the historic Horseshoe, the University of South Carolina's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management hosts a variety of dining options at the unique and historic McCutchen House.

Reservation Policy

McCutchen House is a restaurant learning lab operated by students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. To ensure a high-quality learning experience and exceptional service, we accommodate a limited number of reservations and parties each day.

Please note the following reservation policies:

  • Reservations must be made by calling 803-777-4450.
  • Reservations are not confirmed until you receive a call back. Leaving a voice message does not guarantee a reservation. A team member will return your call to confirm availability.
  • We accept a limited number of reservations per day to maintain an optimal environment for student learning and guest service.
  • The maximum party size we can accommodate is 20 guests.

Thank you for your understanding and support of our students’ learning experience!

McCutchen House History

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 Hospitality 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.

McCutchen House History


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