The Caro-Mi Dining Room has been in existence since 1945, when the original owners, the Mehafeys, moved from their native Miami, FL and built the business in the area that is now the Greenville Watershed. The restaurant moved to its second location in the Pacolet River Valley in 1957. The Stafford family purchased the business in 1990 and operated it there until Hurricane Helene hit in September of 2024. Now at its Landrum location the Caro-Mi traditions continue.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Do you serve lunch?
A: Not at the present time. But that could change in the future depending on demand.
Q: Are you closed in the winter?
A: No, we are open year-round, with the exception of the week of Thanksgiving and for two weeks around Christmas and New Year.
Q: Where does the name come from?
A: The original owners, who were from Miami, FL created the name as a combination of Carolina and Miami: Caro-Mi.
Q: Is the menu all-you-can eat?
A: We refill the side items that come with every entree. These include: cooked apples, green beans, grits with red-eye gravy (with the country ham orders), Caro-Mi slaw, macaroni salad and biscuits. After the initial entree is ordered, additional entrees can be ordered for a reduced price.
Q: Are you open for the July 4th holiday?
A: If July 4th falls on one of our regular business days (Wed. - Sat.) we will be open.
