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Dry Creek Grill, San Jose, CA

Dry Creek Grill

4.6 (4537)
$31 to $50
American
1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Seating: We have both Indoor & Outdoor dining; be prepared for potentially cold or hot weather outside.
Guests love the beautiful, redwood topped bar & comfortable chairs. Our creative bar staff serves up craft cocktails, local wines on tap, craft beers. It's a cozy-swanky-dark-comfortable-upscale vibe and the Menu shares that vibe. Smoked BBQ items, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, tender steaks, fresh fish, vegetarian & vegan items - local, fresh and organic whenever possible.

Look forward to seeing you soon.
Cheers!
Dry Creek Grill

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Cross street
    Meridian Ave.
  • Parking details
    Safety reminder: Please do not leave any electronics or valuables in your vehicle.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 4,537 people are saying

Dry Creek Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Jose / Silicon Valley

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dry Creek Grill delights with "fabulous food" and "fantastic service," offering a "great menu" and a cozy atmosphere. Known for its prime steaks, lively vibe, and attentive staff, this hidden gem keeps guests returning for its "wonderful dining experience." Enjoy their must-try cornbread and delectable short ribs.

4,537 Reviews
  1. Esther

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We come here a lot so it must be good :-) However it's always painfully slow no matter how busy it is. Had to ask twice for water refills - not a big deal but does make a difference in overall sense of being taken care of.

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  2. Tom

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our anniversary and they offered champagne which was a nice gesture, but neither of us drink. The food was OK although my beef brisket had mostly fat that I could not eat The restaurant is very noisy.

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  3. Mary

    San Francisco22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The filet stroganoff was delicious. The meat loaf was acceptable. The service was terrible. The server did not follow up after the meal was delivered to the table. After ten minutes, the server was walking by and we asked for salt and pepper. It was delivered over 5 minutes later when we were done with our meals. The server stated that he had to cover a large area so he couldn’t follow up with us.

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  4. Robert VIP

    San Francisco13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice enviroment and vibe but the food was average. Even though the menu had a good selection, all the meals were just OK with not a lot of taste.

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  5. Johana

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good ambience was good. Service was not great at all.

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  6. Marcy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, fantastic service, great menu. We will be back!
    Dry Creek GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Marcy!

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  7. Roxanne

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy eating here a couple times a month with our friends. The Owner Holly when we get to see her is always attentive, our host Clancey seated us and was very friendly, Lily our waitress was wonderful!! She gets extra stars********* The food is always very good and a nice selection, it was brought out quickly and hot. This was Easter Sunday at 5:30, with a full house, we have a favorite table we always request. If you haven't tried them, maybe it is time you do!
    Dry Creek GrillResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Roxanne! Love to hear your feedback and certainly passed along the kudos to staff (Lily & Clancy). We so appreciate your comments about the entire Team, both FOH + BOH -- executing a smooth Easter Sunday Holiday. Happy to count you as part of our regular Dry Creek Grill guests. We're lucky to have you. Cheers!

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  8. Jeff

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful & delicious meals! Sean was our server - awesome service provided by him. He was really cordial & has a great personality.
    Dry Creek GrillResponded on April 18, 2025
    Dear Jeff, Thank you for your feedback about your server, Sean. Very nice to hear your appreciation for the staff! We'll definitely pass along the high praise to him. Thank you so much for going out of your way to share about your experience. Cheers

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  9. Walt VIP

    San Francisco98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been some time since our last visit. Our dinner was very nice. Great service and the food food was excellent. We will return soon.for sure.
    Dry Creek GrillResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thank you for coming in, Walt. Great to have you back. We love to hear you enjoyed great service and excellent food. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  10. Kalipo VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t let the shopping center location fool ya. Dry Creek Grill welcomes folks with an outdoor seating area warmed by two fireplaces. Once inside the ambiance is cool and the vibe hot. Booths, tables, a community table and 30’ bar rounds out the seating options. Specialty cocktails and hard to find libations wet your whistle. Plenty of appetizer choices to enjoy as a small plate or share with others. Steaks are prime and cooked perfect to desired temp. We usually grab an app or two and share a steak. Service is attentive. Restrooms were clean and tidy.
    Dry Creek GrillResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Kalipo, Thanks for such a glowing and thoughtful review. Very much appreciate your feedback and insights into what makes DCG special. We appreciate you and can't wait to have you back, soon! Cheers

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FAQs

Dry Creek Grill offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Dry Creek Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 264-2011.

Dry Creek Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 4537 OpenTable diners.

Dry Creek Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
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1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Meridian Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    San Jose
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Safety reminder: Please do not leave any electronics or valuables in your vehicle.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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