The Salt Creek Grille is a lovely restaurant, tucked away on the west side of the Monarch Bay Plaza but still easy to find. The décor has an elegant craftsman style to it with both indoor and outdoor seating. My wife and I went on a Saturday a little after 4:00 p.m. We were seated right away even though we did not have a reservation. Our server was very friendly and helpful since we haven?t been to this place many times. We started with a Huckleberry Lemonade which was very refreshing and not too strong. Next, we ordered the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and the prawns were very large with the bacon having some chew to it. The honey chipotle sauce that came with it added a bit of tangy sweetness to...
I visited this restaurant with a close friend and we enjoyed a pleasant meal. Our waiter provided excellent service and his recommendation for wine was perfect. We were pleased to discover that on Sundays, bottles of wine are 50% off, which was a nice bonus. I ordered the beef stroganoff and found it to be tasty. My friend opted for the kale quinoa salad with grilled salmon, which was both generous in portion size and delicious. The bread was freshly baked and served warm. For dessert, I ordered the butterscotch pudding and found it to be delicious, while my friend opted for the sorbet and also enjoyed it.
The Salmon steak stuffed with crab was quite nice and not overcooked. While the food was not particularly creative, it was well executed and good quality. Like most restaurants in the area it is informal and noisy. The sides were good except the green beans that were rather leathery. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. The restaurant is fairly large and has a steak house character. The wine list has many good wines at reasonable prices.
We picked this as it was close to or hotel. Based on TA, a picture looked like it had a scenic view. The ambiance was fine, but as someone on vacation, i would have rather gone somewhere in downtown Laguna. The food was good, we shared stuffed shrimp and the ribs (which was a huge serving). While the food was good and the service outstanding, I felt like I was at a local chain restaurant.
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We used to go here so much in the mid 90s and then the menu changed drastically. I just recently tried it again. It is fine. Nothing noteworthy but for happy hour or a private party on their patio I'm sure it is nice. The wait staff is very friendly. I'm probably too demanding of the menu as I like to see a chef take risks. This is just good normal food.
We used to go here so much in the mid and then the menu changed drastically. I just recently tried it again. It is fine. Nothing noteworthy but for happy hour or a private party on their patio I'm sure it is nice. The wait staff is very friendly. I'm probably too demanding of the menu as I like to see a chef take risks. This is just good normal food
I enjoyed the service and the food. However, the place is a little pricy for the quantity that they serve. There is a small garden room in the back, perfect for tea or a small private party. The location is beautiful and great for pictures.
We were disappointed with the waiter's wine suggestion, as it was only half off by the glass and not worth the discounted price. However, our meal selections were excellent.
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As it was a birthday celebration, we were very disappointed with the meal. The lobster bisque was tasteless as was the filet mignon. All in all not worth a second visit.
I have been here twice and had great food both times.
Moet Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne, Fr
Fromagerie Bacon-Wrapped Top Sirloin
Farmer's Market Garden Medley
Bouvet, Brut, Champagne, Fr
Bouvet, Rosé, Champagne, Fr
Citrus Brown-Butter Salmon
Coffee-Encrusted New York
