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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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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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   Karen

   San Francisco113 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   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 2 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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   Lagunalocals

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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!!
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Lagunalocals, We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. is your favorite neighborhood bar and a consistently fun, happening place! It warms our hearts to know that you love sitting in our booths by the bar and appreciate the ability to reserve them. We strive to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere where our guests can relax and enjoy themselves, and your enthusiastic feedback confirms that we're succeeding. Your continued patronage and positive words mean the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to your favorite spot for many more fun-filled evenings. Thank you for making us a part of your neighborhood!
   

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   Juliette VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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.
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Juliette, We are genuinely sorry to hear that your dining experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. fell short of your expectations due to the food's quality. While we're glad you appreciated the ambiance and service, we understand how disappointing it is when the food itself doesn't meet your standards, especially when it's oily and salty. We take your feedback seriously and will be sharing your concerns with our culinary team to ensure that we address these issues and maintain the high standards we strive for. We value your patronage and hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying dining experience in the future.
   

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   Patty

   Orange County3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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.☺️
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Patty, We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Salt Creek Grille, in Dana Point, CA., and that you found our servers super friendly and knowledgeable! We're also delighted that you enjoy our outside area. We value your patronage and hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with the fresh, delicious sourdough bread you love. Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve.
   

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   Debbie

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   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 on March 7, 2025

   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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   Kim VIP

   San Diego13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   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 on March 7, 2025

   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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   Terry

   Seattle6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   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 on March 7, 2025

   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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    Katie VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    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 on March 3, 2025

    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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