Salt Creek Grille Orange County

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   john

   VIP

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Food was good atmosphere mediocre… Extremely loud and difficult to hear the person across the table
   

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   Lani

   Orange County

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

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

   Beautiful decor inside and out. Food was good portions are a little small on certain entrées.
   

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   John

   VIP

   Orange County

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Renovation was well done. Service was solid. Food was very good but my filet was a bit over seasoned. What will likely keep us from returning any time soon was the horrible acoustics. We sat in the back of the restaurant and still couldn’t hear each other talk without screaming. Between the acoustics and piping the music in from the lounge ruined the atmosphere. They definitely need sound baffles to control the echo and reverberation.
   

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   Marylyn

   Orange County

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Nice place have been here before a little disapointed this tome in appetizers. And they were out of the wine we wanted. Service and ambience were excellant. Maybe just an off night will definitely try again. Staff very friendly and awesome. Love the atmosphere
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Marylyn, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about your recent visit to Salt Creek Grille. We're glad you've enjoyed dining with us before and are sorry to hear you were a little disappointed with the appetizers this time. We also apologize for being out of the wine you wanted; we strive to maintain a well-stocked selection and regret that we fell short on this occasion. We understand that every restaurant can have an off night, and we truly appreciate your understanding and willingness to give us another try. We love that you love the atmosphere and look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. soon for a more satisfying experience.
   

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   Andrew

   VIP

   Central Coast

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   This was our first visit to Salt Creek Grill after the new ownership and remodeling. Much improved and updated, great ambience with piano player/singer for our date night. Service was excellent and very attentive from Jason. Food was excellent, cost was on the high side. Overall highly recommend this place.
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Andrew, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Salt Creek Grille! We're thrilled you enjoyed your first visit after the re-opening and that you found the improvements impressive. We're also delighted you enjoyed the great ambiance with the piano player/singer, the excellent service, and the delicious food. We strive to create a memorable dining experience, and it's incredibly rewarding to hear we met your expectations. We're especially grateful for your kind words about Jason, our server, and we're so happy you're considering returning. Thank you for your enthusiastic feedback; we look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!
   

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   Mel

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   For the price was a little high and noisy of you are wanting a quiet dinner
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Mel, We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. We understand your concern about the price point and that the noise level wasn't conducive to a quiet dinner. We strive to provide a dining experience that justifies the cost through the quality of our food, service, and ambiance. We also aim to create a welcoming atmosphere for various dining preferences, but we understand that the noise level may not be ideal for those seeking a quiet setting. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our guest experience. We hope you might consider joining us again, perhaps during a less busy time, or in a quieter section of the restaurant, for a more enjoyable experience.
   

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   haley

   Las Vegas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Such a nice spot for a group dinner or date night! I love the filet and all the sides are amazing!
   

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   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Haley, We're so glad you enjoyed Salt Creek Grille and found it such a nice spot for both group dinners and date nights! It's wonderful to hear you loved the filet and that you found all the sides amazing as well. We strive to create a versatile atmosphere suitable for different occasions and to provide delicious food that everyone can enjoy. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!
   

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   Lauren

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Best place for parents with young kids sit outside by the sand area and finally enjoy a peaceful dinner. Food and drinks are so yummy
   

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   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Lauren, We're so thrilled to hear Salt Creek Grille is a great spot for parents with young kids! It means a lot to us that you can enjoy a peaceful dinner while your children play in the sand area. We strive to create a welcoming and family-friendly environment where everyone can have a relaxing and enjoyable time. We're also delighted you find the food and drinks so yummy! Thank you for your kind words; we look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!
   

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   Ken

   New Mexico

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   Food was very good. Updated menu has the standard items you would expect from a normal Grille. Busy Bar. Service was outstanding; no skimping on staff. Above average on noise, but it was a busy Friday night..
   

   Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Ken, We're so glad you enjoyed the food at Salt Creek Grille and found our updated menu to have the standard grille items you expected. We're also pleased you noticed the busy bar and that you received outstanding service – we strive to maintain adequate staffing even during peak times. We appreciate your understanding about the noise level on a busy Friday night. We aim to create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere, but we understand that it can be a bit louder at times. Thank you for your feedback; we look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!
   

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    John

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

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

    We have been to Salt Creek Grill several times and it has not disappointed us. The food, service and ambient is excellent.
    

    Salt Creek Grille Orange CountyResponded on 6 January 2025

    Hi John, We're so happy to hear you've consistently enjoyed your visits to Salt Creek Grille! It means a lot to us that we haven't disappointed you and that you find our food, service, and ambiance excellent. We strive to provide a consistently exceptional dining experience in every aspect, and it's incredibly rewarding to know we've met your expectations time and time again. Thank you for your continued patronage and for taking the time to share your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point, CA. again soon!
    

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