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Salt Creek Grille

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629-3422
949-661-7799
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Ranked #16 of 74 restaurants in Dana Point
Price range: $25 - $40
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Crown Valley Pkwy
Description: Think rustic meets California casual at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point. If you're looking for relaxed, upscale dining -- it's time to experience Salt Creek Grille. The award winning Salt Creek Grille is a specialty dinner-house featuring mesquite grilled hand-cut steaks, fresh Pacific seafood, tangy barbeque ribs and Zagat Guide's acclaimed "Best Pork Chop on the planet." Signature salads, hearty pasta dishes and juicy half-pound burgers also accompany the classic menu. An extensive wine list, a Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" winner 2001 - 2007, perfectly compliments the classic American fare. Enjoy a relaxed, yet sophisticated dining experience in a unique and traditional "craftsman" style architecture. Enjoy private parties, cabana patio dining, 1/2 price happy hour, live entertainment & Sunday Jazz Brunch to enhance your dining experience.
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Irvine, CA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I enjoyed my salmon dish, and we were blessed with a wonderful server who was very attentive and took excellent care of us. The décor is outdated and could certainly use a massive improvement. I would be more motivated to return if the "vibe" inside was improved due to a remodel, but ultimately, I enjoyed my experience there.

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Bay Area
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155 helpful votes 155 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Salt Creek Grille 32802 PCH Dana Point Good wine list House salads are huge Delish squash ravioli Tasty porterhouse stroganoff Fantastic yellow fin tuna entrée Loved the apple pies dessert Derrick was an efficient food server

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Irvine, CA
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124 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Salt Creek Grill offers comfort food in a pleasant setting just off Pacific Coast Highway. The furniture indoors is mission style and quite unique. That said, I prefer to sit outside. The food isn't distinctive, but is well prepared.

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

It was a quiet weekday night, rather late, so we had our choice of tables and the service was very attentive. We split the wedge salad and the half-chicken: enough for both of us... and enjoyed a nice glass of wine too. Reasonable prices. We'd definitely return when we are in the area.

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chicago
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

good food, good service, good location - wait staff was solid....... they sat us fast and served us well. we'd go back.

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Home, Indiana USA
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Hubby and I had lunch at the Salt Creek Grille while on a business trip to Dana Point. We had no previous knowledge of it, and just happened upon it while out and about exploring. We love the mission style architecture, so were immediately drawn to the restaurant just from its appearance. We were seated immediately, and served quickly. Hubby... More

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San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Quality food, good service. Some wonderful old home-cooked meal options. Good bread. Yummy drinks. Lobster bisque is dreamy. A bit expensive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013 via mobile

A lovely Valentine's Dinner! They know how to do right! Spaghetti squash and Ricotta Ravioli ...yum!Warm fresh bread was served with garlic butter drizzle. Rib eye was cooked to perfection. Service and ambience...all A+. We brought our favorite bottle of wine and Salt Creek was terrific about accommodating us. We are already craving to go back. I.

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San Clemente, California, United States
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

We come here most often for their weekend Lunch/Brunch but have been here for dinner and their happy hour and highly recommend it all. The service is always consistenly good. The decor is warm and inviting. We usually sit in the bar as we did last weekend. I ordered the French Dip with the perfectly roasted prime rib, caramelized onions,... More

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Pleasanton, California
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We followed the advice of others on TA and enjoyed this restaurant. It was January, mid-week so no trouble getting in, but we had a reservation through urbanspoon (on the SCG website) so got a free dessert. The portions are big so we had to bring half home for another day.

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