Salt Creek Grille Orange County

Salt Creek Grille Orange County reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   bryan

   Orange County1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   I wanted to go to Salt Creek Grill for a long time and try it out because it’s in a great location on PCH. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. The food is fair, not great. For those looking for value it’s overpriced for what it is—which is an expensive Chili’s or Islands restaurant. 
   

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   Jerry

   Orange County2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very loud and unpleasant music was played during the dinner hour, making conversation difficult.
   

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   Heath VIP

   Orange County27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have eaten here before and the last time a couple of years we found it to be sub par but we decided to try again and what a surprise!! New ownership, tweeked menu, new chef !! Yipee! Service was fantastic.. thank you Brian .. and the food was delish! Go there now
   

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   ScottM VIP

   Dallas4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Having Ted as our server was the best part of the evening.
   

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   Denise

   Orange County4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was very good. Love the updated colors as well as the new chairs in the bar area. Cocktails are very expensive. Service was okay. Not sure how management has the bar set up for brunch but it does not lend to good service. Once of the bus boys appeared to be irritated and not happy to be there. Glad I tried the "new" Salt Creek but I won't be going back any time soon.
   

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   Ryan VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible steak, views, and service !!!!!!!!!!!!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was good. Had the braised short ribs with mashed potatoes. Comfort food on a rainy day. Wifey had clam chowder and bread. No one there at 430. Highly recommend.
   

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   brettm

   Dallas2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   This is our first time back since the reopening of the restaurant. We were very disappointed. When we got to the table there were crumbs all over the booth bench that i had to wipe off myself. For an appetizer we ordered the grilled artichoke and sourdough. The artichoke was so overcooked there was no meat left on the leaves. The bread was warm on the outside and cold/not cooked through on the inside. The waiter did not clear our dirty dishes and just let them sit there on the table. Very pricey for the quality of food. There are many more restaurants nearby that have better food and prices. Wish we liked it more.
   

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   Kathleen

   New York City13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are long time customers of Salt Creek Grill, but our first time going to the restaurant after new owners took over. Four of us went for dinner, early on a Thursday night. My mother-in-law, one of the four of us, was surprised by a delicious decorated birthday dessert, enough for the four of us to enjoy. A thoughtful surprise! We ordered the following: Creek burger, beef stroganoff, short ribs, and a filet. All as good as the old Salt Creek. My only complaint is, if you’re going to charge $58 for a filet, it needs to include a side of baked potato or fries—not a small, out of season Tomato. Almost insulting. A potato cost about $1, and makes the meal more substantial for the $58 price.
   

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    Karen

    San Francisco113 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Convenient location with lots of free parking in the adjacent lot. Fun sofas with a fire pit outside to wait for guests. Brandon was terrific refreshing waters. Some of our guests loved their meals (ribs, filet) and some wished they had ordered something else (fish).
    

    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 6 days ago

    Hi Karen, We're delighted to hear you appreciated the convenient location, ample free parking, and the inviting fire pit area at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA! We're especially grateful for your kind words about Brandon and his terrific service, ensuring your waters were always refreshed. We understand that not every dish pleases every palate, and we're glad that some of your guests thoroughly enjoyed their ribs and filet. We appreciate your honest feedback about the fish, which helps us refine our menu and better serve our guests. We hope that despite the mixed reviews on the fish, you and your guests had a pleasant experience overall, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you!
    

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