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Salt Creek Grille Orange County, Dana Point, CA

Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.4
4.4
390 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to the Dana Point community under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance and comfort for unparalleled ambiance, setting the perfect stage for savoring our enhanced menu that features a true, wood-fired American steakhouse with a California coastal twist.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-2441
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled along the iconic Highway 1, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to Dana Point under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance, setting the stage to celebrate life’s most memorable moments including intimate gatherings, weddings, receptions, in addition to business functions and corporate events.
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Cross street
    Crown Valley Pkwy
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Nil
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 50% Off Wine Bottles + Glass | Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Every Wednesday, we're uncorking pure joy with an irresistible 50% off all wines by the glass and bottle. Whether you're a fan of crisp whites, bold reds, or something bubbly, this is your chance to explore our curated wine list at half the price. Gather your friends, savor the moment, and let the good times flow—because Wednesdays are now all about great wine, great company, and unbeatable deals! Cheers to making it through the week in style!

What 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Creek Grille in Orange County offers a charming dining experience with "beautiful setting" and "excellent service." Guests praise the food as "delicious," with standout dishes like the pork chop and seafood. While some note higher prices and noise, many enjoy the "lively atmosphere" and "attentive staff," making it a favored spot for special occasions.

390 Reviews
  1. Lagunalocals

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun happening place! We love sitting in the booths by the bar! So great we can reserve them. Our favorite neighborhood bar!!

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  2. Juliette

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambiance and service was good. However, food quality was not as expected. The food was oily and salty.

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  3. Patty

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The servers were super friendly and knowledgeable. The outside area is very nice even just to look at.☺️

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  4. Debbie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere with outside lights. Delicious food and excellent service!
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Debbie, We're absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed the very nice atmosphere with our outside lights, and that you found our food delicious and our service excellent at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA! Creating a warm and inviting ambiance, paired with exceptional culinary experiences and attentive service, is what we strive for. It's wonderful to know that we succeeded in providing you with a memorable dining experience. Your kind words are truly appreciated by our entire team, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille soon for another delightful evening. Thank you!

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  5. Kim

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great!! Had not been there since new ownership. Everything a la carte, but tuna was fabulous.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kim, We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA., especially our fabulous tuna! We understand that the shift to an a la carte menu with new ownership is a change, and we truly appreciate your feedback. It's wonderful that, despite this, you found the food to be great. We strive to maintain the high quality of our dishes while offering a fresh dining experience, and your positive comments mean a lot to us. We're delighted you decided to return and hope to welcome you back again soon to explore more of our menu. Thank you for your kind words!

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  6. Terry

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very disappointed with our meal choice. The tomahawk steak was fatty and tough. Not the quality we expected for the price. The service was excellent.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Terry, We are truly sorry to hear that your tomahawk steak did not meet your expectations and that you were disappointed with your meal. We strive to provide high-quality cuts of meat and are disappointed that we did not deliver on this occasion. We sincerely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve and ensure that all our guests receive the exceptional dining experience they deserve. We are, however, pleased to hear that you found our service excellent, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a truly satisfying meal here at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA.

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  7. Katie

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We sat for 30 mins with no waiter stopping by even though he had the booth next to us and a table across from us. We ordered apps right away and drinks. Took 25 more minutes to get our drinks. Apps were good but when the meals came - food was terrible. Steak and eggs - said it was skirt steak. Didn’t look like that cut. Meat was 1/4 in thick fatty and grey. Fried eggs weren’t runny. Tortilla soup was a salt bomb. So wanted to like this place after the remodel because the inside/outside is really nice. They comped us the apps and one of the meals but overall disappointed and won’t go back.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Katie, We are deeply sorry to hear about your experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. We sincerely apologize for the unacceptable wait time and lack of service you received. We are also truly sorry that your meals were not up to standard. We understand your frustration, especially after anticipating a positive experience following our remodel. We appreciate you acknowledging the ambiance. We will be addressing the service and food quality issues with our team immediately to prevent such experiences in the future. We value your feedback and are truly sorry we did not meet your expectations. We hope you give us another chance to redeem ourelves.

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  8. TessH

    VIP

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was slow even though the restaurant was half empty. We had to ask for spoons, salt and pepper, ketchup, water refills, jam/jelly (which they don’t have even though we were served toast). The food was fine but not memorable. The restaurant looks great.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 5 days ago
    Hi TessH, We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA., especially regarding the slow service despite the restaurant being half empty. We understand your frustration with having to repeatedly ask for basic items like spoons, condiments, and refills. While we're pleased you found the restaurant's appearance great, we know that excellent service is just as important as the ambiance. We will be addressing the service issues with our team to ensure that all guests receive prompt and attentive care. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope you might consider giving us another opportunity to provide a more memorable dining experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and music and drinks were awesome but the food that was mid level. Should of went just for drinks
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Anonymous, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the awesome service, music, and drinks at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA! We appreciate your honest feedback about the food, and we're sorry it didn't quite meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be when a meal falls short, especially when the other aspects of your experience are so positive. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to refine our menu. We're glad you had a great time overall, and we hope you'll join us again for drinks and music in the future. Thank you for your review!

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  10. susan

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spinach salad and beef stroganoff which we shared. We’ve been coming for years and this was the best ever. Braden was a super waiter. Next time we’ll try to save room for dessert.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Susan, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our spinach salad and beef stroganoff so much, especially considering your years of patronage! It's wonderful that you found this visit to be your best ever, and we're especially delighted that Braden provided you with super service. We're so glad you shared such a delightful meal with us, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Braden. We hope you do save room for dessert next time – we'd love to sweeten your experience even further! Thank you for your continued support; we look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. soon!

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Salt Creek Grille Orange County is rated 4.4 stars by 390 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 57 times today
Google Map for Salt Creek Grille Orange County

32802 CA-1, Dana Point, CA 92629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Crown Valley Pkwy
  • Neighborhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Grill, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Nil
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (949) 503-2441
  • Private party facilities
    Nestled along the iconic Highway 1, Salt Creek Grille proudly returns to Dana Point under new ownership. Our newly remodeled interiors and stunning outdoor patio exude elegance, setting the stage to celebrate life’s most memorable moments including intimate gatherings, weddings, receptions, in addition to business functions and corporate events.
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