About Salt Creek Grille

4.4 / 5

from reviews

    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.

    Mona Sazgar
    -
    November 05, 2026

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday at Salt Creek Grille! The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about what a fantastic evening they had. A very special thank-you to Kelli, who was simply outstanding throughout the entire process. She was a master at coordinating every detail, accommodating our needs, and going above and beyond to make the evening truly special. One particularly thoughtful touch was her effort to showcase a personalized signature cocktail named in honor of my husband. It was such a lovely detail and made the celebration even more memorable! I also want to recognize the entire serving staff. Everyone was exceptionally warm, friendly, attentive, and helpful, making our guests feel so welcome and well taken care of. Thank you, Kelli, and the entire Salt Creek Grille team, for helping us create such a memorable celebration. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend! ❤️

    Pati Romo
    -
    October 07, 2026

    I have to tell you all what a wonderful experience we had at salt creek grill. First, the food was soooo good. And the service was outstanding. We had the best drinks from the bar, a yummy mai tai, then flatbread, salads. I had some gift cards from over two years ago, and even though it's a new owner they did their best to honor them. I gratefully appreciate that they did that. Great atmosphere, location and vibe. Highly recommend.

    Gayle Slaten
    -
    September 18, 2026

    Wonderful steak house. I took a friend for her birthday and she was treated royally. We spit a delicious wedge salad and hamburger. Even with half of the sandwich, I couldn't finish it. Then they came with birthday cake, whipped cream with a sparkler on top!

    Stephanie Collier
    -
    October 06, 2026

    We had such a wonderful experience at Salt Creek for our event! Everything came together beautifully, and the entire evening was a huge success. A special thank you to Kelli, who was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, accommodating, and made the entire planning process so easy. She made sure every detail was taken care of and that everything ran smoothly the day of the event. The venue was beautiful, the food and drinks were great, and our guests had an amazing time. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a better person to help coordinate such a special celebration. Thank you, Kelli and the entire Salt Creek team, for making our event so memorable. We would absolutely recommend Salt Creek to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with wonderful service!

    Suzi Pilarski
    -
    May 25, 2026

    This is the second time since they reopened that we have been here and it’s been horrible. Currently it’s Memorial Day and I have seen 2 parties leave and we are sitting here an hour plus in with no food. They are completely under staffed. There is so much noise between the band outside and the music inside all creating a very chaotic atmosphere. Their menu is a piece of paper with a few choices. We won’t be back.

    Salt Creek Grille

    Our Address

    32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
    Get Directions

    For those seeking a more exclusive experience, the new Salt Creek Grille also offers several private dining options to celebrate life’s most memorable moments including intimate gatherings, weddings, receptions, in addition to business functions and corporate events.