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    Salt Creek Grille

    4.2 (3.2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Crab omelette
    Christine M.

    Went to this place for brunch for the first time. The ambiance was beautiful and they had great service. The food here was very delicious, I had ordered a crab omelette and it was fresh crab . I definitely recommend this place if you are in this area.

    Double Ranch Filet (per person) 10/10
    Linnea D.

    Salt Creek is my go to place for steak. They always cook it to perfection. The staff is incredibly kind and provides exceptional service. The place is always spotless, and the overall ambiance is great for date nights. Also, a big shoutout to Nasmy. She's the best. She remembers your name and always greets you if she's ever served you before. That alone makes me return.

    Had not been here since they changed hands. Very good! Very very nice Aaron helped us pick out something delicious on the menu. He took his time to explain the menu. Such a pleasant experience. He made it even more pleasant! Very warm and friendly, very sincere. I will definitely be back

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    Justin H.

    Salt Creek Grille absolutely knocked it out of the park. Everything we ordered was incredible from start to finish. We started with the bacon wrapped shrimp and the crab dip, and both were packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The wedge salad was crisp and refreshing, and for our mains we had the sea bass, pork chop, and the French dip. Every single dish was cooked beautifully and tasted amazing. The sea bass was especially outstanding, but honestly there were no weak dishes at all. And then there was the butter cake. Wow. It was the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal and easily one of the best desserts we have had in a long time. On top of the food, our server was wonderful. Attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend!

    Amy M.

    HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, OR HOME ALONE, COME HERE, FOR SOME CHEERS... SALT CREEK GRILLE, Dana Point, California! Family in Town, or if you're Home Alone, You Gotta come here for some Happy Holiday Cheers! My Husband and I have been coming back to Salt Creek Grille for so many many (27) years! And we were sad to see the original owners sell, but excited for the New Owners to do well! And I must say, all the renovations they have made to this place, are better then ever and made the place Great Again, ever since they opened in June 2024! It's definitely a more Upscale Dining Experience indeed! I Love how they've brought back the Welcoming Fireplace at the front entrance! Their outdoor patio is lovely too! It's a perfect place for their evening concerts & a great space to host a private party! There is even an area with Sand for the Kids to play! Their updated menu has some Delicious Options! And I love how they've kept some of original SCG favorites! Their Chilean Sea Bass is Always Ahh~Mazing! My Husband and I often share our version of a Surf & Turf... We Love their Blue Fin Tuna, so Fresh & Delicious and it pairs well with their Mesquite Grilled Double R Ranch Filet or their 18 oz. Ribeye! Their Steaks are Melt in your Mouth delicious and pairs Wonderfully with one of their Fine Wines! OMG! ~25+ Year Old 5.5 lbs of California Grown Spiny Lobster Sighting Found Here! We rarely have room for Dessert, but when I do, I'm going to get their Butter or Lava Cake! And I Must mention their MONDAY NIGHT Worthy SPECIALS... Ohhh, My Oh My, they have a Freaking Massive Chicken Pot Pie and their Prime Rib Special is also a Touchdown, it's so tender & both are more than enough to share! They have a Lively Lounge with a Piano Man! And their back door "Walker Lounge" space has been recently expanded! It's a Great Spot to Watch a game! And now they're Hosting Cool Party Events there, too! They Have a "Locals Only" Menu in the Lounge M-F, 4-6pm, Sat & Sun, 3-6pm, and All Day on Mondays! Their Weekend Brunch is a Must! We Love their Bloody Mary's and Egg Benny's! Service has Always been Superb here and we Always can't wait to come back to SALT CREEK GRILLE again!

    Madeline S.

    Shout out to Colton!! The service was impeccable. I went with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday on a Thursday afternoon (before line dancing). I was a little disappointed to find out happy hour only applied to the bar, but we sat on the patio and still had a great experience. When we got there around 4:30, it was quiet and we had the whole patio to ourselves. Eventually it started filling up and service became slower (reasonably so). But, I ended up missing all of line dancing! A little disappointing, but I still was able to enjoy the live band and pretty atmosphere. All our food was fabulous and I LOVED the complementary birthday cake! We had such a great experience and I can't wait go back soon!

    Halibut with cauliflower ouree
    Jacqueline B.

    I've previously enjoyed Salt Creek Grill and was excited to go this weekend to have a cocktail while the band played outside followed by dinner. Our experience was so disappointing and frankly embarrassing. We checked in with the young overwhelmed hostess an hour before our dinner reservation as outside tables were allocated on a 1st come 1st served basis: they were all booked-no problem-but she promised a seat on the lounges outside in 2 minutes so we waited and waited by the stand for an hour-she had no idea what she was doing and should not promise something she can't deliver. Another more capable hostess seated us for our reservation inside, and again we sat at an empty table with no server coming by for what seems like forever. We ordered drinks, 20 minutes later were told they couldn't make a cocktail from the menu so it was another 15 minutes before the replacement drink finally arrived-now an hour and a half after we arrived! Our poke appetizer arrived with no plates or silverware, but was tasty when we got to eat it. We ordered the 18oz steak to be split with a salad, the steak arrived on 1 plate and was gone for a long time to be split. It was tender and tasty when we eventually got to eat it, but it had quite a lot of fat. The salad was below par. We were celebrating a birthday, they do offer a complimentary dessert but sadly it was a tasteless sponge cake covered in canned cream. This was the worst restaurant experience I have had in memory, disorganization all around and to add insult to injury, the restroom was absolutely filthy.

    Seared Ahi Tuna
    Selena B.

    Sadly this was my birthday dinner and our experience wasn't great. Our waitress Chelsy was so rude and not professional. She was upset that I sent my soda back for not being fizzy. Come to find out the machine wasn't working correctly. She gave my husband such a hard time he wanted to leave. The manager came and apologized to us about the soda machine so my husband provided feedback. We ended up getting a new waiter who was much nicer and was in fun sprites. Be mindful when going here. As for food: yellow tail crudo - not worth the price, all the add ons took away from the fish. It also needed some salt Seared ahi tuna - delicious, perfectly balanced and full of flavor Firewood steak - Juicy and perfectly cooked. The fire really enhanced the meat, 10 out of 10 Desserts - Butter cake was good but very sweet and rich Tres Leches - moist and delicious

    You can't get any fresher than this! They have a tank full of live crabs that are FRESH served to order.
    Cindy V.

    The last time I was here was before Covid. I started coming here two weeks ago because my girls wanted to do line dancing on Thursdays. We've asked for our favorite waiter, Sterling, for the second time. He is awesome, tentative, cheerful, personable, and most of all great customer service! The food we ordered were tasty and great for sharing: Bacon Wrapped Shrimp , Baked Sourdough Loaf, and Brussels Sprouts. And, you can't get any fresher than this...they have a tank full of live crabs that are FRESH served to order. Under new management, this place has completely come alive! The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making anyone feel right at home. The staff and customers are so friendly, and visits are always looked forward to with live entertainment.

    Reese J.

    We came on a Sunday evening with reservations. Checking in was easy and we got seated right away. We seemed to get a lot of attention and so hospitality is great at Salt Creek Grille. We wanted to try the Rock Crab Dip but they were out that day which was fine because the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Roasted Bone Marrow hit the spot! I literally crave the Roasted Bone Marrow. Our server recommended the Coffee Crusted NY which was a great rec! We also ordered the braised short ribs - no regrets there! So much flavor! Our server also recommended the brussels sprouts which was soooo good! The butter cake also hit the spot. I totally appreciated the conversation we had with our server after our meal. I know the restaurant was closed so I appreciate the time he took to chat with us.

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    Excellent service, great ambiance and furnishings/dècor, amazing sunset/oceanview & reasonable prices!

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    Ask the Community - Salt Creek Grille

    What is the corkage fee per bottle of wine?

    I'm not sure on that but Wednesday is 1/2 price on bottles of wine.

    On your instagram ad it shows a mimosa bucket with juices but I don't see it on the menu?

    Good Morning Carol, Yes, that is our Champscuterie Platter and can be added to any bottle of… Read more

    Will you serve a Thanksgiving Dinner this year?

    Yes, they will. Please call the restaurant for hours.

    Do you have Happy Hour?

    Good Afternoon Laurie, At this time we do NOT offer happy hour, however we have Margarita & Mai Tai Monday for $10 and 1/2 Price Wines (by the bottle and glass every… Read more

    Any Happy Hour?

    In about 60-90 days we will do a sunset or bar bites menu. However, starting NEXT Wednesday, we will offer 1/2 Price Wines by the glass & bottle from open to close 🎉

    Will you be offering brunch again? If so, when?

    Good Morning Steve, YES, we will be adding brunch in about 1-3 months. Thank you!

    How do I make a reservation? No place on the website. No phone number !

    Good Afternoon, Please call us at (949) 503 - 2441 or book online at www.saltcreekgrilleoc.com. We look forward to serving you soon.

    Is there happy hour?

    No, I don't think so since in previous questions when this same thing was asked, they said no.

    Is this kid (toddler) friendly?

    Yes Salt Creek is family friendly and great atmosphere for delicious comfort food. The decor is very inviting and comfortable. Great place anytime for a date night or family gathering. One of our favorite restaurants.

    Is there any plan to bring back live music?

    They're thinking about it but no definite day yet.

    Do you serve Sunday Brunch?

    Yes, they do even on New Year's Day.

    Is there a kids menu?

    As far as I know they don't have a kids menu.

    Do you a live band playing on 12/31?

    No they don't.

    Are you open/ taking reservations for Christmas dinner?

    Good Morning Emily G., We are taking reservations for Christmas Eve, however, we are closed on Christmas Day. Thank you!

    Which nights have live music (as of July 1, 2022)?

    Hi T.O. We currently do not have live music at our Dana Point location. Thank you so much for your inquiry.

    Are you offering happy hour & live music again? If so, what time?

    No they don't

    On the weekend brunch menu is there any specialty coffee drinks such as lattes?

    Are there any vegan dishes, I didn't see any on the menu?

    Hi Doug, Yes, we can accommodate with vegan menu items. We have no set menu items that is 100% vegan, but please notify the server upon your visit, and our Chef will work with the farm-fresh items we have to create something delicious.

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes, they are.

    Does anyone know what kind of blue cheese dressing they use? SO delicious!

    We are very happy to hear you enjoyed our blue cheese dressing, we actually use a very high end point Reyes blue cheese that is hand picked for us for its flavor profile. This is what gives it that strong, almost nutty flavor that you enjoyed, thank… Read more

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    The Winston's Club - Our non-smoking bar area

    The Winston's Club

    4.8(49 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    This place is heaven for cigar lovers. I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely cigar club…read moreyesterday and everything about it is perfection. The decor is fabulous, the staff is kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is so nice. It's a great place to enjoy a nice cigar respite with good friends, and the patrons here are very nice as well. Big shoutout to Steve, the GM, who puts the H in hospitality. He is a mensch and a half. I am looking forward to coming here again. Thank you!

    This review is long overdue! I've been a VIP member for about six months, and I'm almost a daily…read morevisitor. The lounge has two main areas. First, there's the sophisticated bar, which is smoke-free and the perfect spot for high-end spirits and amazing cocktails (The Gov'ner Old Fashioned is a must-try!). The staff are welcoming, friendly, and always smiling! They've started adding some events to the schedule, like Whistlepig/Cigar tastings, Cajun Boil, Macallan tastings, and wine tastings. They're also introducing a late-night happy hour with food and live music, which is a great way to enjoy a sophisticated drink when most restaurants have closed in the area. The second part of the lounge is the two cigar lounges: the day lounge and the VIP lounge, which has lockers. Both lounges have high-end luxury seating and lots of screens for all your favorite sports. The staff keeps the lounges clean with friendly service. At the back, there's a walk-in humidor that's well-stocked with a great selection, including Davidoff, Padron, Opus X, Fuentes, My Father, Foundation, and Placencia, just to name a few. The Winston House stick blended by Placencia is an incredible stick for an exceptional price! Both lounges have a bunch of friendly regulars, so it's always easy to find conversation, or you can just relax and enjoy the moment! This place is a hidden gem that I consider to be the best cigar lounge in SoCal!

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    Winston Churchill Painting

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    Our beautiful bar

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    180blu - Nothing better than warm churros

    180blu

    4.0(298 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    If you read about it before you go you know to expect, first come first serve and seat yourself…read more It's very laid back but being in this Ritz location and with Ritz service it's top notch outdoor dining with a gorgeous view. Fernando went above and beyond to make sure our experience was 5 star. The rest of the team was always around making sure we had all we needed as well. When the sun set and the breeze got cooler we were offered warm blankets. So back to what we went for, the food right. Tuna tartare was excellent. Guacamole was good but I didn't like the cracker things that came with it and used the chips that came with the tartare instead. Oysters and caesar salad were fresh. Surf & turf tacos were delicious. Crab cake was good, sauce has a little spice to it. The desserts were scrumptious, the churro's were a favorite out of the 4 we had. So fresh and crispy but perfect on the inside, with fresh made caramel and chocolate to dip. My birthday chocolate cake was so good. Our cocktails were well made. There is a Ritz Kids menu and our kids loved all the food they had (Mac n cheese, chicken strips, burger, fries) we liked their fries too lol. We had a short two days at this hotel but I'm so glad I got to experience 180blu.. ended up sneaking in at the last minute on our second night there (Fernando welcomed us as if it was mid shift and we did not feel rushed one bit) for a night cap and to just take in the ambiance and fresh air. I can't wait to go back.

    I'm confused as to why this place has such high ratings. The only redeeming quality is the view…read more Came here for lunch during the week and it took 15 minutes before our server took our order. Once the food came, it wasn't until it was almost time to pay the bill did he check in on us. Food wise I was not impressed. The scallop was bland and flavorless. While our food was room temperature. Considering the slow service our meal probably sat for some time in the kitchen vs being served right to us once made. The value paid for what was offered on food and service was sub par. I expected more from the Ritz Carlton

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    180blu - Never mind the shrimp, revel at the view! So gorgeous!

    Never mind the shrimp, revel at the view! So gorgeous!

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    Beautiful Christmas tree

    Hook & Anchor - Shrimp Cocktail

    Hook & Anchor

    4.3(210 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    We've been to the other Hook & Anchor locations starting with Newport and then Costa Mesa, but this…read morewas our first time visiting the Dana Point location -- and it did not disappoint! Beautiful restaurant with great outdoor seating. My family and I sat outside and it was very peaceful and relaxing. The service was excellent, and Karina, our server, was awesome from start to finish. We ordered the Oysters Rockefeller, which were amazing, along with the Connecticut-style lobster roll and the lobster carbonara. Both were absolutely 5-star dishes. The lobster roll was cooked to perfection with the warm butter sauce, and the lobster carbonara had incredible flavor throughout. My kids got the cheeseburger and fries, and I have to say, for a kids meal the cheeseburger was surprisingly meaty and very tasty. The fries were perfectly crispy as well. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

    I am posting this review a little late but I still wanted to post it. My husband and I had been…read morewanting to try Hook & Anchor for a while and we made it in 4 days before they celebrated their 1 year anniversary of opening. We knew they served lobster rolls and I had not eaten a lobster roll since I was in Maine several years ago. We were seated pretty quickly even though the place was busy. We went on a Friday night. The experience started off a little questionable. The host asked us if we wanted water when he sat us but then sort of disappeared. Our waiter was busy, and it took a while for him to get over to us. I actually had to call him over to get water. We waited a little longer for the water to come. It was just getting to the point of annoying, but then things changed. Once the waiter came with our water, we were able to put in our drink and appetizer order. We ordered the appetizer right away with the drinks because of how long the service was taking at that point. When the waiter came back with our drinks and then our appetizer, he was friendly and attentive. He apologized for the wait and made sure we had what we needed from that point on. The Food... I ordered the Tuna Poke stack and it was tasty; fresh and flavorful. My husband ordered the fresh oysters and he happily ate them all. This restaurant is known for its fresh oysters and lobster rolls. For the entrees: I ordered the lobster roll. NOT disappointed. Absolutely delicious. My husband ordered steak. I forgot to take pic before we started eating but you will see that we loved our meal. The ambiance is nice. There is outside and inside eating. Being only a few blocks from the beach, it is a great place to savor an awesome meal!

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    6oz Lobster Roll with grilled veggies

    Craft House - Started out looking promising

    Craft House

    3.9(914 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I came here for dinner on a Sunday night, and it was a very good experience…read more This restaurant has loud, trendy bar vibes for a family dinner, a date night, or even a girls night out. The parking is definitely limited, as I saw from other reviews on Yelp. On a Sunday evening it was very easy, however. The menu is fairly limited, and I wish they had a few more fish options, though the salmon I saw looked absolutely incredible. I had the chicken caesar salad. The chicken was a large portion, and so tasty. The dressing was SO good. They did forget dressing on both of our salads which was kind of annoying for a simple caesar (so we had to get a side of it). That being said, once we did get dressing, I seriously could've drank the stuff it was so yummy. They also scorch their tomatoes in the salad to perfection. I also tried the crispy tuna appetizer, which was surprisingly different from similar versions I have had at sushi restaurants (not in a bad way). The fish was very fresh and I would order this appetizer again. I think it came with five fairly small pieces (just so you know how many to order for a crowd). If you are feeling dessert, they have an incredible (and massive) butter cake!

    Great Saturday evening dinner. The front staff are very friendly, great upfront team…read more Started off with the Meatballs, this was not a very good dish. They were hard and dry on the outside...not moist...must have been heated up poorly. The Farmers Market Salad was great...fresh peaches and burrata cheese...so good! The Wedge Salad is exceptional, as well. Not pictured. The Crispy Rice Sushi was very, very good. Spicy and the Wasabi was just the right mix. The Steak Frits was prepared perfectly at Medium Rare with the chimmi-churi green sauce complimented the steak perfectly. Although getting fries with your steak dinner seems more of a lunch side and not a dinner side. However, the fries were seasoned and tasted good. We didn't order drinks...we were more hungry and wanted to save room for the Butter Cake dessert! Incredible...this is a must have. I highly recommend this place. You'll have a very good time...food, et all.

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    Monarch Bay Beach Club - Cheeseburger and Truffle Fries

    Monarch Bay Beach Club

    4.0(172 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    the food isn't anything I'd consider amazing but the service and view make up for it…read moreMiranda was the sweetest and super attentive! She made us feel extra special celebrating my little guy's birthday - we were far too full from dinner, appetizers, and a comped calamari to celebrate a birthday that we said we would pass on the complimentary birthday dessert but Miranda brought out a candle in whip cream for my little guy to blow out a candle (his favorite part of birthdays) We always make it a point to eat her during our stay and Miranda definitely reminded us why

    The beach club was busy on a nice April day and the only table available for my husband and I was…read moreon the side of the restaurant, so make reservations if you want a table directly facing the beach! We had also tried sitting at the bar, but the bar area was full with people watching March madness. For dinner, I ordered the fish and chips and my husband ordered a fish sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals, and really liked the French fries and sweet potato fries we ordered. Service was attentive. The cocktails looked good, but at $30+ dollars that price was too steep for us. Although if they were like the cocktails served at the Waldorf pool, then they would be very strong. After our early dinner, we were able to watch the sunset from the beach chairs. Plenty of people and families were still enjoying the beach at sunset. When we were ready to leave, we were concerned about the line of around 20 people waiting for a tram. Luckily after 10 minutes of waiting two trams showed up instead of one and everyone that was waiting was able to get on a tram.

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    Monarch Bay Beach Club - MONARCH BAY BEACH CLUB, Dana Point, California!  (12/10/25 Menu Visit)

    MONARCH BAY BEACH CLUB, Dana Point, California! (12/10/25 Menu Visit)

    Monarch Bay Beach Club - Fish and Chips

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    Monarch Bay Beach Club - MONARCH BAY BEACH CLUB, Dana Point, California!  (12/10/25 Visit)

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    MONARCH BAY BEACH CLUB, Dana Point, California! (12/10/25 Visit)

    Legends Seafood & Steakhouse - Linguine del Campo

    Legends Seafood & Steakhouse

    4.4(212 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    2nd Anniversary Celebration What a beautiful evening !…read moreAnother class act hosted by Legends Seafood & Steak Restaurant last night ! Food and friends, enjoyed with a delicate oaky Chardonnay and robust Cabernet wine ! Ricardo and team never disappoint! Toast to many more years of fabulous food and events. Your staff is profession and friendly making an experience memorable. Thank you again for a top notch evening. Only suggestion : reduce noise level by adding some acoustical remedy in dinning room.

    The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and has a good atmosphere. Our server was wonderful and…read moreshe stayed on top of everything throughout the meal. As for the food, just don't go into it expecting Selanne's Steak Tavern or Mastro's. I specifically wanted halibut and ordered the panko halibut. The fish itself was good and not overly fishy, which I prefer, but overall it felt more like an upscale fish and chips dish than a true fine dining halibut entrée. The potatoes were good, but I didn't care for the pasta at all. It was very dry. The salad tasted good, but it was nowhere near worth the price. It had maybe two tomatoes and a light sprinkle of nuts. At $13, it felt extremely overpriced. Would I come back? Probably not. For the price, I expected more, and the fish was really the only thing I genuinely enjoyed. That said, it is a nice addition to the area since there honestly aren't many places around like it. The biggest downside for me was really the side dishes overall. The pasta and salad just didn't match the pricing or the level the restaurant seems to be aiming for. I also wasn't a fan of the music. The atmosphere would fit much better with more of a Frank Sinatra style instead of what sounded like generic 90s elevator music in the background. Overall, for the area, it's a nice spot. But for the price point, there are definitely better options.

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    Legends Seafood & Steakhouse - Dining room interior

    Dining room interior

    Legends Seafood & Steakhouse - House Salad

    House Salad

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