Salt Creek Grille Orange County

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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Barry

   VIP

   Orange County

   9 reviews

   2.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 27 February 2025

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

   New ownership equates to very nice ambiance, but the food & wine are so over-priced. The menu is limited and I don’t think we will be coming back again.
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Barry, We appreciate your honest feedback about your experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. after our recent transition. We're pleased that you enjoyed the new ambiance and that your server provided fantastic service and made a great impression on your wife and kids. We strive to provide a balanced experience where both the atmosphere and the value of our food and beverages meet our guests' expectations. We're truly sorry that we fell short on this occasion, and we appreciate you giving us your honest opinion. We hope you give us another chance to impress you.
   

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    Joanne

    VIP

    Orange County

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

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

    I booked for an early time to avoid the usual dinner crowd and it was perfect! The service was great and the Monday Night special was terrific!
    

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    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded on 25 February 2025

    Hello Joanne, We're absolutely delighted you had such a perfect experience at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA! It's wonderful you found your early booking ideal for avoiding the dinner crowd, and that you enjoyed our great service and terrific Monday Night special. We're especially thrilled that the dish surpassed anything you've experienced in your extensive dining history! We love that you found it to be a unique blend of comfort and culinary excellence. It warms our hearts to know we created such a memorable meal for you. Thank you for your enthusiastic praise; we look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille for more exceptional dining experiences.
    

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