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Salt Creek Grille

7 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
7 ratings

As rated by the community

32802 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great service, staff was knowledgeable about celiac precautions. I had the brown butter salmon, grilled veggies and rice entree, delicious! Lots of GF options.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very good service. The menu had a lot of GF options. Great spot!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great food. Waiter was attentive and kind about my gluten free questions and requests. Ordered the ribs which were great. They’re ranch dressing is GF as well which I enjoyed with my wedge salad and French fries. Will be returning.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Pork with broccolini and sweet potato fries
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More Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


A variety of GF options in a nice atmosphere. Ribs and Asiago garlic fries were delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Kind restaurant staff! Gluten free items are marked on the menu and there are a lot of options. No gf bun but there is a separate fryer for fries:)

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


GF items marked on the menu. Had the pork chop with broccolini and sweet potato fries. The food was good quality and delicious!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This place was great! The staff was so helpful. There were things marked on the menu but there’s much more available if you ask. I had sushi with tamari sauce with the creme brûlée for dessert. The drinks are really good too.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Very aware of precautions needed to be taken to avoid cc for our celiac son. Several GF options and extensive menu, my celiac son enjoyed bbq ribs from kids menu. Have separate GF fryer for French fries. All around good food and service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


My son is Celiac and they had a menu to keep a hungry teenage boy happy!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious dinner and clearly marked options!! A def must if in Laguna beach / Dana point area!! Staff well versed in gf! And very aware of cross contamination situations. Had dinner an hour ago and no problems. CELIAC friendly

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


The hubs and I just got back from a great dinner at Salt Creek Grille. It was our first time there and we really enjoyed our food and the overall experience. Steve was our waiter and he was great! Very knowledgable and friendly. They have GF options right on there main menu. I splurged and had the ribs and garlic fries. The ribs fell right off the bone, very moist and tasty. My hubby had the prime rib and mashed potatoes. He said the prime rib was good but we both loved his mashed potatoes. They even have a flourless chocolate cake with chocolate gelato which My hubby and I shared. We ate outside and the weather was perfect. We will definitely be back! Thx for our great service Steve!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Nothing to write home about if u r gluten and dairy free

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The ambiance and service was great! The menu showed the gluten free options marked with a g. I had ribs and kale/squash side dish. Everything was superb. I'll definitely be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


They are very knowledgeable about celiac and cross contamination. They went over all of the menu options and precautions they take in the kitchen. They have a dedicated fryer for the fries! I’ve eaten once in the restaurant and three times for takeout and haven’t gotten sick. Very nice staff.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Loved it here! Most entrees were gluten free and they were super accommodating with my GF/DF son. They also have a dedicated gluten-free fryer for fries and GF bun for burgers. They were weak on GF appetizers though.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Review


They have done an outstanding job with allergies and making sure everything is safe. The manager is very well equipped and the staff has been trained well. For those with serious allergies she appoints the elder waiters and waitresses who have been well trained and working with people with allergies to those tables. I get the half roasted chicken and French fries. They have a gluten free fryer using only Canola oil and only the fries go in and nothing else. Fries are hand cut. I also get the grilled romaine with chicken too. Everything was great! I love going here and has become one of my staple safe resteraunts.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


I went to salt creek tonight and was a bit confused. I got the french dip sandwhich and asked for the gf bun that everyone had been talking about. Our server alerted us that the bun is a hamburger bun which was great but when my food came, it wasn’t on a hamburger bun. It came on french bread which didn’t look gf AT ALL. The bread had small sprinkles of flour on it. I ended up eating half the sandwhich with the bread that I wasn’t sure was gf or not. I notified our server that I didn’t think the bread was gf but she told me the kitchen verified that it was gf. I feel a little sick but i’m not sure if that is because of the bread or not. I will post a picture of the bread but if it was gf bread, it was really good.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I went this past week for the first time in about a year and about a month and a half after diagnosis. Their menu has changed a lot in general, but gluten free items are no longer clearly identified. The server got the manager for me who walked me through what I could order. They have gluten free soy sauce so some sushi is okay. Appetizers are tough most you can’t have but all entrees except the pasta are gluten free and they have gluten free buns for sandwiches. Hope this helps!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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