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Salt Creek Grille Orange County, Dana Point, CA

Salt Creek Grille Orange County

4.2
4.2
325 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    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 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salt Creek Grille in Orange County offers a lively atmosphere with exceptional service. Guests rave about the "great food and ambiance" and commend the attentive staff. While some diners note noise levels and mixed reviews on menu consistency, many appreciate the renovated decor and the "amazing short ribs." A local favorite making a strong comeback!

325 Reviews
  1. Kris

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Salt Creek Grille. The food and drinks are excellent. We did have one of our drinks come out not tasting that good and once asking the server she gladly went and had another made without a smile on her face which is amazing. Cory the server had made great recommendations and was a pleasure to have as our server. Top notch service.

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  2. Steven

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Best Porkchop ever!!! The Short rib and Salmon also very delicious!! Service was great!! Would have preferred a booth but everything else made up for it.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Steven, We're so thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA., and that you found the food excellent! It's especially wonderful to hear you thought it was the "best porkchop ever!" We take great pride in our culinary offerings, and it's very rewarding to receive such high praise. We're also delighted you enjoyed the short rib and salmon, and that the service was great. We understand your preference for a booth, and we appreciate your understanding that everything else made up for it. We strive to provide a complete and enjoyable dining experience, and we're so glad you had a positive time overall. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille again soon!

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  3. Michelle

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lobster dinner. Menu said green beans but we didn’t get any but the mashed potatoes had spinach in them so maybe a chefs substitution. Everything was delicious. Complementary tres leches cakes for birthday and anniversary was a nice surprise,
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Michelle, We're so glad you enjoyed your lobster dinner at Salt Creek Grille! We're delighted to hear that everything was delicious, and we apologize for the omission of the green beans. It sounds like the chef may have substituted spinach mashed potatoes, and we hope you enjoyed them. We're thrilled that you received complimentary tres leches cakes for your birthday and anniversary – it's a small gesture we hope made your celebration extra special. Thank you for your kind words; we look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!

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  4. Tiffany

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best customer service between our server Brandon and the manager Don. The restaurant was decorated so beautifully for Christmas! What a magical experience.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Tiffany, We're absolutely thrilled you had such a magical experience at Salt Creek Grille, especially during the Christmas season! It warms our hearts to hear that you received the best customer service from both your server, Brandon, and the manager, Don. We strive to provide exceptional hospitality and create a festive atmosphere, so it's wonderful to know that both the service and the Christmas decorations contributed to such a memorable visit. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Brandon and Don. Thank you for sharing your kind words; we hope to welcome you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon for another magical experience!

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  5. Tom

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We understand that it was Christmas Eve and it was busy but our $68 steaks came out cold and they didn’t even give us clean plates or silverware and when we would ask which was 4 times it never happened until we finally asked to talk to the manager. She put in another order and it took forever to get and the steaks had no flavor and the same with the mash potatoes. They didn’t even give give us free dessert to try to make it better but over all I will not be recommend ing this place. It was sad because out of all the places we could have picked to go for our Xmas Eve dinner we wanted to try Salt Creek since they just reopened.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Tom, We are so sincerely sorry to hear about your Christmas Eve experience at Salt Creek Grille. We understand your frustration on such a special occasion. We absolutely understand your disappointment, especially as you chose to celebrate Christmas Eve with us after our reopening. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and it's clear we fell far short of that during your visit. We take your feedback very seriously and will be addressing these issues with our team to ensure such problems are not repeated. We truly value your feedback and hope to serve you again.

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  6. Sharon

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were here Christmas Eve and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer. The seabass was delicious and my husband and sons enjoyed the coffee crusted steak.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Sharon, We're so happy you chose Salt Creek Grille for your Christmas Eve celebration! It warms our hearts to hear you had such a positive experience. We're especially delighted you enjoyed the excellent service and that your family enjoyed their meals, from the bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer to the delicious seabass and the coffee-crusted steak. We strive to create memorable dining experiences, especially during special occasions like Christmas Eve, and we're thrilled we could be a part of your holiday celebration. Thank you for your kind words; we hope to welcome you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!

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  7. Frank

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service as was our dinners. And thank you for the birthday cake.
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Frank, We're so honored you chose Salt Creek Grille to celebrate such a special milestone – your 92nd birthday! It warms our hearts to hear you had a wonderful dinner and that your server provided outstanding service. We're especially delighted you enjoyed the Chilean Sea Bass. We strive to create memorable experiences for all our guests, and we're thrilled we could be a part of your birthday celebration. Thank you for your kind words; we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon for another enjoyable dining experience.

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  8. Bonnie

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and we had an awesome server! He was very attentive, friendly and made some great recommendations!
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Bonnie, We're so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the delicious food and had an awesome server at Salt Creek Grille! It's wonderful that your server was attentive, friendly, and provided great recommendations, enhancing your dining experience. We strive to provide both excellent cuisine and top-notch service, so it's very rewarding to know we met your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback; we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to your server. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!

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  9. Barbara

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    62 reviews

    3.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very disappointed in our visits. Prices too high for wine …ala carte salmon and a terrible crab cake…not worth it!! Won’t go back
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Barbara, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear you were so disappointed with your recent visits to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. We strive to provide high-quality food and an enjoyable dining experience that reflects our pricing, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visits. We value your feedback and will be reviewing our menu and pricing to ensure we're offering the best possible value and quality to our guests. We regret that we haven't met your expectations however, we would love the chance to serve you again.

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  10. ima

    VIP

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is very festive and upbeat during the holidays and thats why i picked Salt Creek grille. Service was good too
    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded today
    Hi Ima, We're so happy you chose Salt Creek Grille for your holiday dining! We strive to create a festive and upbeat atmosphere during the holiday season, so it's wonderful to hear that's what drew you to us. We're also glad you enjoyed good service during your visit. We aim to provide both a festive ambiance and excellent hospitality, and we're thrilled we met your expectations. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback; we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!

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Salt Creek Grille Orange County is rated 4.2 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 91 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Dana Point / Monarch Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat, 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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