Truly overpriced with mediocre quality food at best. Everyone raves about "the view". All well and good if you are seated near the windows. Any inboard seating you are staring at a 1/2 wall that separates interior from window seating so your view is of the people seated near you. We made the mistake of thinking this would be somewhat of an upscale experience. The loud atmosphere and overall quality landed as a very expensive notch or two above a "chain" type restaurant experience. read more

Food was amazing - never had a bad meal. Missed their sushi but steak was amazing Always a great venue

Absolutely loved the ambiance at this restaurant. The service was incredible! Our server Maddy was so sweet and super attentive. She took great care of us, she was very accommodating with modifications for allergies/food sensitivities. The food was great, overall great place. Definitely recommend the Burrata Flatbread with marinara sauce! read more

It's all about the view here! Gorgeous! Long wait. No reservations...wish they did. Everyone's food was good (party of 6). My French dip was just "ok" and arrived late. Waitress error but they made up for it with more food than I could consume read more

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amazing food, great service, amazing ambiance, and a yearly tradition for my family and I! read more

Salt Creek Grille - C Coffee-Encrusted New York Strip* - New American Near Me - Rumson, New Jersey

I have had Salt Creek Grille on my list to visit for a long time. I was visiting my friend at the Oceanic Marina which is around the corner. After a boat ride we decided to head to the Salt Creek Grilled for dinner before fireworks on the Navesink River. We called ahead and we were able to secure 2 tables for a large group. I was impressed that they accommodated a group of seven with short notice. The restaurant was busy and rightfully so, there is a section of the restaurant that has beautiful views of the Navesink River while you dine. The restaurant is decorated nicely. There is a large bar with a nice selection. The food is very good, prepared nicely. We started off with fried calamari and horseradish stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon. Both appetizers were excellent. The wedge salad looked great as did their sushi. I chose the blacked tuna sandwich which was a generous portion on a brioche roll. Very fresh and great tasting. My wife went with a Grilled chicken sandwich which was solid. A request for the tuna sandwich without blackening was accommodated without issue. Service was very good, it was a hot day and our water glasses were refilled several times. There are steaks, chicken, and pasta dishes on the menu. They offer fresh fish specials prepared to your liking each day. On this visit they had a prime rib special which sounded great. I will not hesitate to go back. read more

Loved the ambiance. Great food and service. The view is breathtaking. Definitely will be back. read more

Salt Creek Grille - Calamari - New American Near Me - Rumson, New Jersey

Came here recently for a professional event that I was hosting. Views are absolutely gorgeous. Interior may need a bit of a makeover, especially downstairs in the private banquet rooms.. really antiquated all the way around. Service was really quick, attentive, and professional. Shout out to Anthony and Michael! Ordered a fig martini which I couldn't finish because it was really strong... usually a great thing, but not when hosting for work LOL. Sushi rolls are delicious! Mussels were missing something in the seasoning department, so those would not be recommended. Tuna stack was also in need of some seasoning.. But, I absolutely loved my sea bass, mashed potatoes, and asparagus (yes, I tried a lot... not on my dime, so...). Solid experience. read more

5/6/25. Hostess was friendly and welcoming. Our server was Kate. She was the BEST. Laid back, no rush, attentive. Incredible service from her and everyone else. View was beautiful. Prime rib and tuna were the specials. Both cooked perfectly and it's a TUESDAY night. Wow!!! They were absolutely delicious. Appetizers and salads were amazing. I forgot how much I loved it here and will be back soon. Very soon. Yes. Loud from people talking, not from music or anything else. BUT. That's what people do.... talk and laugh and enjoy good food. read more

Food is good. Service is good. Great time!! I recommend the hot loaf of bread served with delicious oil mixture. read more

We went on a Friday during June, thoroughly prepared to wait but we got a table right away. We ordered a chicken sandwich and a "power salad" - both were very good. The server was quick to take our order. Food came at a reasonable pace and the kitchen even split our entrees as we had told our server that we were sharing. The final plus - their butter cake. So so good. I happened to leave my debit card there - gives me an excuse to go back and have another serving of that cake read more

This restaurant was absolutely wonderful! We enjoyed the food very much, and the service was top-notch. The management and employees really care about their guests making it a very nice experience for everyone. I highly recommend the salt Creek grill in Rumson read more

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Great place always happy when we go. Creek burger is phenomenal. Service is always good. Very warm inviting restaurant.

Outstanding! Have not been to Salt Creek Grille in over 15 years since being in Dana Point. The Rumson location did not disappoint. Met family for a lovely evening with a very memorable dinner. Started off with a Manhattan as I heard they were delicious. Ended up grabbing a second one. After seeing a post about the coffee rubbed NY strip I couldn't turn it down! It lived up to all of its glory. Several family members got the prime rib special which was absolutely fantastic! My husband spared a small bite for me. We didn't get a chance to try the soufflé but it is one of those that you need to order when you order your meal as it takes at least 30 minutes to prepare. Next time! Boy do I hope there is a next time! Thank you again for a great meal and for stopping at our table to say hello! The Perrines read more

Top notch during our last visit as always on Saturday March 22nd. Carmen was our waitress and she was awesome - food excellent. Shared with friends the stuffed shrimp, spinach dip and sourdough loaf. Mains included the short rib entree, short rib ragu, ribs and steaks and night ended with two chocolate soufflés and more drinks. Been going here for years and never disappoints. read more

You've been here a million times but you probably don't remember - just another rustic-modern fun factory In an upscale zip code slinging salad wedges, burgers and chops all lubricated with a too cute menu of specialty cocktails. And just watch it - as there are plenty of low flying buzzwords to keep your attention (you know you want to, say "Asiago" three times fast.) Salt Creek Grill is way better than Applebee's but sadly just as formulaic and, please keep in mind that screaming at your spouse or co-worker over appetizers won't require the intervention of a lawyer or HR, it's just that loud. At Salt Creek Grill, nothing excites nor does it offend, you just won't remember it in the morning. Maybe you should call HR. Three stars. read more

Great atmosphere and delicious food was definitely a hit. Was able to have a great anniversary dinner. Loved it! read more

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We were so happy to get a reservation last minute and then thrilled to be seated on the water here! Mark was our server, as he had been so many times. A great guy who does his job well. We have been here several times and I ordered my two regular items: the ahi tuna stack & the grilled Caesar salad with grilled chicken. My salad was great as usual, but the tuna stack had been changed. It used to be chopped tuna, chopped avocado, chopped cucumber with a spicy sauce in a cylindrical shape. The new version has all the same ingredients but is forced in soy sauce & doesn't all mix well because all the ingredients are in larger pieces. I was bummed as I always look forward to this. My companions had ribs & sea bass & were very happy with their dinners. The cocktails were perfect. I had a margarita, my companions had a pear martini & a dirty martini. read more

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We usually dine in the Bradley Beach/Ocean Grove area. We were given a gftcard to Salt Creek Grill. We were expecting over the top entrees, but sadly found this location to be substandard. The physical location is very nice, but the food is nothing to write home about. We've had much better meals at SeaGrass in Ocean Grove! Not to mention their $13 drinks are laughable, at best. Overall, not worth it. Maybe our scumbag governor shitforbrains likes this place. I don't know. Seriously, not worth the money or travel time. Eat LOCAL. read more

Amazing place food was excellent. Service was great I would suggest making reservations way ahead of time place gets busy fast

Always a Phenomenal Experience at Salt Creek. From the Valet all the way to Dessert. Food and Drinks are always Delicious! Service is unbelievable and very attentive. Ava is the Best!! Definitely a must visit!! read more

Went back here after a long tine away. It has def stepped it up a notch since last. The food was delicious and the staff was very good. The place is Covid friendly and safe. I will def now be back for another go. read more

Salt Creek Grille - Sword fish - New American Near Me - Rumson, New Jersey

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This is our classic go to. Everything is always delicious and fresh. I highly recommend for a night out with a view away from the red bank hustle. Also, get the soufflé! read more

Visited on Easter Sunday with a group of 5 family members. We normally go somewhere on the ocean but decided to give Salt Creek a try this year. Food and service were excellent. For the first time in a long while, we all had a great meal. Prime rib was THE BEST I've had in a while - cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful, and substantial size portion (au jus is served on the cut but I asked for a dipping cup of extra au jus which was no problem). Chilean sea bass, crab cakes and the pork chop were also excellent, as was the soup (Manhattan clam chowder), salad (House salad), and dessert (carrot cake). Our server Amanda was friendly and on top of her game, and took great care of us. The hostesses, bartenders, and valet staff were friendly, courteous and professional as well. We had a great time! read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere. Not overly priced either. .................................................................... read more

Recently attended a wedding here. Upon arrival I was greeted by a friendly valet attendant. Valet was complimentary. Walking in I felt a bit over dressed as the atmosphere was not dressed in fancy attire. After speaking to the hostess she guided me downstairs where the atmosphere changed completely. The downstairs room was nice. The bride and groom had a scenic ceremony outside. They were able to incorporate additional table for personal use such as a seating table, cake table, dedication table for those deceased along with a table for wedding messages. Not sure of the exact amount of guests, yet I would estimate almost 100 that fit comfortably. The dj had enough space for his equipment and a full dance floor. Dinner was buffet style so the line did get a bit long but the wait was not long. The Asiago chicken was great! Based on their site, the Dream Wedding Package includes tax & gratuity for $137 on Friday & Sunday. Kids half priced. You also have the option of an on site coordinator for $250. This includes the room for 5 hours, optional on site ceremony, champagne toast, valet parking and a complimentary gift card for the newly weds. Cocktail hour consisted of cheese, crackers, veggies, chips/guac and butlers passing out mini hors' d'oeurves. Compared to other restaurants the pricing is well worth what you're getting. I would totally return to experience the restaurant aspect. read more

So I didn't love everything we got here but that was by personal choice. However the bar staff was friendly and experienced. The creek burger was to die for. The tuna was rare and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend both. The jumbo shrimp was good but I felt like the bacon overpowered their flavor. If bacon is your jam, you will love them. The pear and goat cheese platter was good but I think I was expecting something different. Overall will visit again!! read more

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This past Saturday evening I came here for the 2nd time. This is a consistently good restaurant. The environment is upscale and very comfortable. The service is top notch. Drinks are good pours, but you pay for that pour. Jonny Walker Black $16. ( not crazy expensive but above average) Our waitress was cheerful and professional. ( I cannot remember her name) The food was way above average. The porkchop was cooked perfectly The Halibut was delicious and a very generous portion. Stuffed chicken with risotto was also very good. ( I was concerned that the chicken would be over cooked and dry. It was not. Very moist and seasoned perfectly. The chocolate soufflé cake needed to be ordered 20 minutes in advance. Our waitress came and told us about this dessert like she was trying to sell us a used car. She was not doing this intentionally, but it was very funny. Then she tried to up-sell the dessert by asking if we would like vanilla ice cream with it. She succeeded. By the way it was terrific. I am putting this restaurant on my " be sure to come again" list. read more

Had my birthday dinner at Salt Creek Grille, Rumson and it was great! My girlfriend and I chose a comfy booth in the main dining room; we wanted a quiet spot so we could catch up. Mark, our server, was polite and knowledgeable, reciting the specials that day w prices. I like that. We started with edamame and burrata flatbread. Crispy crust, creamy burrata, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, arugula and pesto. Excellent & probably all we needed with their very good Caesar Salad with lots of parm and housemade croutons. BUT, we forged on. Tuna & Avacado Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll. As good as it gets! Made right there in a special sushi prep area by pros. We couldn't fit dessert in. In fact we took home flatbread and sushi rolls! Highly recommend. Never disappoints. read more

I had a party on December 10th and the room was the creek room for my husbands 50th. We had a party of 17 but since we rented the room had to pay for 20. The whole party ended up being around $1700.00 which seemed average for a restaurant in Red-bank/Rumson area that I was searching in. I wanted a upscale experience for my guests. The day I booked was raining heavy so I didn't get to enjoy the view that makes this restaurant special. Because I picked the evening option but there was very little lighting outside anyway. Anthony R. was great from beginning booking til the end. He's a real asset to this restaurant. He is very easy going and aims to please your requests. It was a pleasure with him. I personally had the chicken out of 3 options I picked from. It was a generous amount of food. Everyone truly loved there dinners and I received no complaints even from picky people. My 7 year old said that they have the best chicken tenders he ever had. In any event my party was a success here and went smoothly. I was able to set up a hour before which I thought wouldn't be enough time but It was enough. So after spending money and every single one in my party tipping valet My biggest complaint is valet. The man at the end of my night ruined it for many. My grandma 90 year old woman who is handicapped was waiting for her vehicle with my aunt she had issues entering the vehicle and the man shouted about his tip saying " don't you know we work on tips" in a very rude tone. She fully intended to tip him I guess it was just taking to long for her to get in and get her money. So it was extremely rude to treat customers that way and it's not mandatory to tip if you don't feel the need to and after you go to a nice restaurant you don't deserve to be treated that way. I sent a letter to management in hopes that will remove or speak to the person responsible as it was very unprofessional, rude and a unnecessary way to end the night my grandma telling everyone what happened to her at a party i hosted. I was considering having my sons baptism party here with 65 plus people but after that I think we will pass. read more

My family and I came here for early drinks and dinner and had a great time. We arrived around 4:00pm for drinks when the bar opened before our 5:15pm dinner reservation and snagged a window table. We were enjoying the view and our server was awesome so we wound up just eating a full dinner here instead of moving over to the dining room. The service here was great - our server was personable, knowledgeable and even helped fix our wobbly table. The drinks here were also really good - between the four of us we had Old Fashioneds, Martinis, wine and Gin and Tonics. As far as food goes, everyone loved their meals. For apps we had the Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, bacon wrapped Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp and the Caesar Over Mesquite. You could skip the Caesar but I would highly recommend the other two. For dinner three of us ordered the Coffee Encrusted New York Strip, one person ordered the Briased Short Rib Rigatoni and then we had a side of Roasted Brussels Sprouts. The Sprouts are nothing special but the rest of the meals were great! I especially loved the mashed potatoes that came with the Strip. If you are looking for a good steak, a solid restaurant in the area or a nice place to get drinks - I would highly recommend Salt Creek Grill. It is perfect for all occasions. read more

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Fantastic salmon. Good food good service beautiful views of the Navesink River. . read more

Food was good and served HOT, which is important to me. Lobster bisque was tasty, but a few lobster chunks would have added to the enjoyment. Pork chop was tender, moist around the edges and near the bone, but a little too dry in the center. The mashed potatoes were tastier than they looked in the photo, and the string beans were good too.Desert menu was short, but the flourless chocolate cake was okay. The service was good, but the restaurant was rather noisy. I hope to return, looking forward to trying the Chilean Sea Bass. read more

A miss. Ordered the coffee encrusted steak which I've had before and was great - today it was not cooked properly (ordered medium this thing was well done) and very tough. Mashed potatoes were sweet for some reason and cold. They also charge you for bread which is fine, but they will also charge you for entrees they ran out of in addition to the meal you are substituting. No apologies either. read more

Went to Salt Creek for a baby shower recently and enjoyed everything about it The brunch buffet was amazing and the wait staff were very attentive and welcoming read more

Salt Creek Grill is always a fave but what to do in a Covid lockdown? Why dine alfresco of course! Buttoned up Rumson has never allowed outside dining but even they loosened up and unleashed outside seating! And you know what? Its great. The downtown looks more active than ever. Salt Creek with their franchise view set their back lawn for dining and voila! The 5th star! Great food (Ahi stack awesome). Cold white wine and great company you can't go wrong. I've been going there since it was the River House and I was in a high chair and I still get a blast at watching the bridge go up for sailboats. Now I was closer than ever! Service was super fast and friendly. The Salt Creek Grill? Hot, hot, hot!! Go! read more

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Always top notch food, service, and atmosphere . Coffee rub steak all time go to meal!

The service here is phenomenal (especially when I get the server Amanda). Bartenders are great here as well. Food is on point for the price. No quarrels. One of my favorite spots around by far if not #1. read more

Yesterday I had my daughters baby shower at Salt Creek Grille. There are no words to express how wonderful the day was . The set up and view of the water from the main dining room was beautiful. Anthony and Cohen were extremely accommodating to everyone's needs. They couldn't do enough for us . The food was delicious and everyone had an amazing time . From the first time i emailed Barbara until the actual party day there was never a time that Barbara never answered my questions. The whole staff exceeded my expectations!! Thank you thank you thank you. I loved dealing with them and the day was perfect. A Very satisfied customer, RoseAnn C. Sent from my iPhone read more

Reliable and consistent. Good service and good food as always - never disappoints! Beautiful ambiance