Salt Creek Grille 
32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
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32802 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USAThrive Local OC
Beyond their size, small businesses are defined by their spirit. And at the helm are their intrepid founders—scrappy, ambitious, and resilient. They invent and build things despite uncertainty, because it’s what drives them. Their risks lead to innovation that moves the world forward. And we need them.
Perect New Year's Celebration. First had very good food at the restaurant and the fun dancing with live music at bar area. Restaurant services excellent server, prepared, friendly, accommodating all the requests. Food menus short but great varieties. All food arrived promptly and well prepared. For party they had an outdoor tent with mechanical bull. Inside the bar area was closed off with special entry fee. Very good mixed music band. Drinks stations. A lot of people having fun and dancing.
So happy that they brought it back!! The food is always the best. The iconic Stroganoff and legendary THICK porkchop brought back delicious memories. But what really stood out was the service. It was OUTSTANDING!! So full we took dessert to go!!
Super fire! What a beautiful establishment! The staff was great!!!!! Martini was out of this world!!!!! And the buritto was super bomb. I would say, the red sauce was the only sauce that needed to be on that bad boy! Maybe some of the green as an accent and aesthtic, but the red was where it was at! Can't wait to go back and try out more of what they have to offer! And also hear the love pianos! Gotta go if you haven't!
We chose this restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day because it holds special meaning for us—we even had our wedding here. Unfortunately, this visit was a disappointment from start to finish. We drove two hours specifically for this Valentine’s dinner, expecting the quality and atmosphere we remembered. When making our reservation, we clearly requested indoor seating. Despite that, we were placed in an overflow area with very small two-top tables packed closely together. There was no privacy at all—we were sitting inches away from other couples, watching and listening to conversations right next to us. It didn’t feel intimate, romantic, or special in any way. The atmosphere felt cramped and unstable—the table itself was moving—which immediately set the wrong tone for the evening. The menu was noticeably different from past visits. Our server later explained the restaurant is under new ownership and that they are “trying” to bring the food back to the quality it once had. Unfortunately, it did not reflect that standard, especially considering this used to be a higher-end dining experience. To make matters worse, my Valentine’s martini cost $24 and arrived with nearly half of it missing. The glass was sticky, making it clear it had been spilled before reaching the table. My husband’s $25 Long Island Iced Tea was extremely watered down and honestly unpleasant. Neither drink was replaced or acknowledged. Overall, this is no longer the restaurant it once was. After driving two hours and spending premium prices, the service, atmosphere, and overall experience fell far short of expectations—especially for Valentine’s Day.
The BEST hangout place in south of OC for all ages! The food is great with many fresh options for adults and kids. They have many entertainment options on some weekdays and weekends, follow their instagram and you’ll know what nights. Their line dancing night was super fun. The play area for the kids is a big plus. Easy reservation through open table. I don’t remember the last time we all had so much fun going out for dinner. Cannot wait to go back!