Dry Creek Grill

Name: Dry Creek Grill
Address: 1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA, United States, 95125
Telephone: (408) 264-2011
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3869 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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COVID-19 note:
Masks: Please be aware that mask are required for guests and staff.
Seating: 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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Californian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(408) 264-2011
Website
http://www.drycreekgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1580 Hamilton Ave San Jose, CA 95125
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Meridian Ave.
Parking details
Safety reminder: Please do not leave any electronics or valuables in your vehicle. Per government Ordinance, we require all guests to wear face masks while dining with us/on the premises.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fresh Baked Cornbread$7.25
White cheddar, jalapeno, and honey butter
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Creamy, classic deviled eggs
- Plain$9.50
- Smoked Bacon$11.00
Korean Fried Chicken Wings$14.00
Tempura battered, gochujang sauce
Crab Cakes$17.00
Arugula, orange and fennel salad, spicy remoulade sauce
Caesar Salad$11.00
Baby hearts of romaine, housemade caesar, housemade croutons, shaved parmesan
Organic Greens$12.00
Roasted beets, fresh orange, goats cheese, fennel, toasted hazelnuts, champagne vinaigrette
Blue Gem Salad$12.00
Little gem lettuce, blue cheese dressing, chopped egg, bacon and grape tomato
Fried Calamari Salad$12.00
Breaded and deep fried; curry vinaigrette-cabbage slaw

Soup of the Day

Rotating seasonal inspiration. Please ask your server what's cooking today!

Entrees

Seasonal Fresh Fish
- AQ
Impossible Burger$20.00
Plant based vegetarian patty, sautéed onions, arugula, vegan mayo and house fries
Parmesan Veggie Risotto$20.00
Oven roasted winter vegetables, parmesan cheese, lemon zest & chives
Bacon Cheddar Burger$20.00
USDA prime burger patty, thick cut bacon, white cheddar, DCG secret sauce
Grilled Salmon$32.00
Meyer lemon ricotta gnocchi, red onion, sweet white corn, spinach, champagne beurre blanc
38 North Organic Pan Roasted Chicken$29.00
Airline chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, apple-onion-cider chutney
DCG Meatloaf$26.00
Bacon wrapped, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, smoky BBQ demi glaze
Filet Stroganoff$32.00
Wide ribbons of pasta, filet mignon beef tips, mushrooms, shallots, brandy cream sauce
Steak Frites 8oz Rib Eye$33.00
French fries, thyme jus, Roquefort
Braised Short Rib$32.00
Mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, orange gremolata, natural jus

Elevated BBQ

Authentic pit smoked BBQ, smoked slow & low for hours and hours. All plates served with coleslaw, cornbread and baked beans

Texas Beef Brisket$25.00
Texas style, black pepper & spice, wood smoked tender, BBQ sauced
Half Chicken$25.00
Smoked for hours and hours, wet "mopped" with savory, sweet, spicy BBQ sauce
Mixed BBQ Plate: Chicken, Pork, Rib$33.00
Heaven on earth
St. Louis Style Pork Ribs$33.00
Dry rubbed, meaty ribs, smoked "low and slow", BBQ sauce

Sides

Carolina Slaw$5.00
Palette-cleansing tangy vinaigrette
Baked Beans$7.25
with molasses & bacon
Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon$10.00
Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon, shallots and oregano
Mac-N-Cheese$9.25
Cavatappi pasta, béchamel, white cheddar, herbed bread crumbs, parmesan
Seasonal Vegetables$7.00

Desserts

NY Cheesecake$11.00
Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie$11.00
Chocolate Lava Cake$14.00
Serve with Raspberry Coulis

Cocktails

Must be 21 and over. Requires meal purchase.

Scottish Buck$14.00
Johnnie Walker White Walker, Lemon Juice, Strawberry Puree, Honey, Topped with Ginger Beer
Blackberry Collins$14.00
Old Grand Dad Whiskey, Lime, Orange Liquor, Mint, Blackberry Puree with Ginger beer
Sparkling Mango$14.00
Vodka, Limoncello, Mango Sorbet, Sparkling Wine
Summer Sangria$14.00
Bartender's special seasonal blend
Blood Orange Cosmo$14.00
Vodka, Cointreau, Blood Orange, Lime Juice
Westside Joe$14.00
Vodka or Gin, Lime Juice, Muddled Cucumber, Fresh Mint
Margarita$14.00
Tequila, Lime, Fresh Orange, Simple, Cointreau

What 3,869 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

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Woodfarb
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been there many times and enjoyed a number of tasty dishes You can't go wrong with any dish.
HV
HarryV
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Generally good. Plates came quickly to the point of almost being rushed.
D
Dougandamanda
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
Service was good however we felt rushed We spent over 300.00 and would have enjoyed lingering and sipping a glass of wine but they really rushed our food
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service ambience was very good but the noise level was really high
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Fcfc
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience3
Awful food- lack of flavor, extremely fatty meat (the brisket was 70% fat), dry tasteless max & cheese, salad was drenched in dressing w barely and lettuce. Salmon was good. Service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service4ambience2
The food quality is very basic
KK
KatK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was nice, food is good, we ordered mixed barbecue, seasonal risotto, side of Brussels sprouts and Mac n cheese, besides Brussels sprouts is a bit too greasy because of the bacon, otherwise everything was well seasoned and well cooked. And the server was very nice to let me tried the wine of which I wasn’t sure if I’d like it, which is very helpful and I truly appreciate.
DH
DavidH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience1
Went here with my husband. The food was great. We both had steak. The desert was excellent. On the downside, the noise level was terrible. Between the chatter noise and the music playing, we could barely hear the waiter and kept having to ask him to repeat himself. If you want to talk to your dinner partners, I would eat outside. For the price, the food was great, service slow and ambiance too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
I had the Filet which had minimal flavor. The sautéed spinach was bland. Not worth the price.
CL
CharlesL
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Dinner was going well until server stopped helping our table. Two woman were sat in our section waiter never came to our table again. We wanted desert but gave up after 10 minutes. I had to stand up and walk to the table with the two woman and ask the waiter for our check. 5 minutes later, I had to walk the check back to server pay for the bill. I don’t think after ordering $270 in food and drinks service should change to self serve. Food was good but service ruined the meal.
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Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
I think the price and quality do match up. Dinner was fine but not for the cost.
C
Celebration
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
The amabiance was a little on the dark side. Service was ok. Staff & waiter were pleasant. Service was also a little on the slow side. Food was good. Value was a little to high. There's a chance but most likely will not return.
J
Jazzy
Central Coast
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time and enjoyed our food, overall it was wonderful, 😍
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iolavola
San Francisco
160 reviews
vip
4.0
160 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Dry Creek Grill is more or less a neighborhood restaurant, but it is probably the classiest restaurant in our neighborhood. It's somewhat pricey, but the food is always very good and always presented beautifully. They have the best barbecued ribs in town. We have been there many times and no doubt will go again soon. The only drawback is that if you prefer to eat outside, they have a small dining area but there are no heaters. Therefore, if that is your preference, make sure it is warm enough outdoors.
AH
AlyssaH
Central Coast
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
We thought this place was OK. Positives: My son liked the meatloaf and crushed the mashed potatoes. The salads went over well (beet and ceasar) and the calamari was good / crispy with nice sauces. Salmon was the best main dish of the evening - well seasoned and tasty. BBQ chicken was also pretty good - unfortunately it was for my 12 year old who was just overwhelmed by the whole 1/2 chicken body on his plate. Challenges: It seems like it would be simple for them to make a "kids menu" but they don't have one. All kids must order adult menu / portions. No milk, no apple juice, no root beer - lots of basic beverages not offered. As for the adult dishes - pasta sauce on the butternut squash ravioli was very watery, lacked flavor and the pasta was hard - not al dente - hard. Fish special needed some seasoning / sauce or flavor - it was pretty bland. Deviled eggs ordered with bacon appeared to just have some dry, chewy old bacon bits scattered on top. Service - like the meal - was also okay. Atmosphere - nice cozy lighting but very loud (not much the restaurant can do about that tho!). Feels like they have a lot of potential but I know this place has been around for a while so unsure if it's too "set in its ways" to freshen things up a bit. Happy we tried it - might go for a drink in the future but probably not a family meal.
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GINA
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
They have tasty America favorites like meatloaf and beef stroganoff. Portions are some what small. Fried brussel sprouts were good. Ahi tuna tartare was tiny and salty - I wouldn't order it again. Deviled eggs with bacon was ok.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
LG
LisaG
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food & service here is wonderful!
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Picky
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, greeting was excellent and food was great. Chocolate martini was delicious hors d’oeuvres was delicious, food was delicious service was excellent oh and the dessert was yummy. Favorite place to dine you won’t regret it!
JC
JosephC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place for lunch with the family. My wife & mom enjoyed Mother's Day here.
JO
JennjongO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service. Prices are on the higher end - but would be good for special occasions. We went for Mother's Day Lunch.
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Katherine
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
This is our standby - we always come because of a reliable menu and good service. Music was way too loud, too "dance club" like and the fish was way overcooked served on a bed of dry mashed potates. $150 later for 2, i'm disappointed.
JL
JoeL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience1
Appetizer (Brussels sprouts) under cooked and short rib order was dry. Portions were nominal and noise level was extreme. Do not enjoy aloud crowds while dinning. Overall, disappointing experience!
SF
SteelerFans
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, love the comfortable chairs and tables, staff was amazing
JB
JohnB
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good and service!!
CL
ChristineL
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is consistently delicious here! Outdoor sitting was accommodating and nicely quieter than inside. They forgot to bring out a steak knife for my husband’s steak. At times it was a little slow. But overall a nice place for a dinner date.
JH
JanineH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great place to eat, the filet was perfect. Drinks were great and waiter super nice and helpful.
PH
PeteH
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service tonight
MM
McMary
San Francisco
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
We were at Dry Creek Grill in March and the food and drinks were outstanding. On April 30th our visit was quite the opposite. My drink, a whiskey sour, was just average. The pasta in my filet stroganoff was over cooked. In the sea bass special the fish was over done. DCG needs to work on its consistency in the quality of their food and drinks. We won't be back for a while as we don't feel like taking our chances on whether we'll get a great meal or an average/below average meal.
AL
AL23
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience2
The $60 prime filet mignon was covered with lots of black pepper, so much so that I can’t even taste the beef itself. The BBQ combo plate consists of dried up chicken leg, ribs, and brisket.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
When we arrived everyone was very friendly and helpful. The waiter had one of those days. And my French onion soup after my dinner. Service was slow not what we usually get out to Dry Creek Grill.
PS
PamS
San Francisco
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great meal with close friends. It had been a few years since the four of us ate at Dry Creek Grill, but the food is as good as we remembered. It was a fun evening.
ML
MarijaneL
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The only negative was the incessant music with bass only being piped into the booth area ( our favorite seating option!)
E
Eddie
San Francisco
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was very good but not outstanding. My salmon was grilled but not hot when served. Server was attentive at the beginning, but disappeared after he gave us the dessert menu. Good thing we didn’t want any...
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Food was great, but wish the drinks were filled without me asking. I had to ask multiple times for water..
KM
KeithM
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It's nice to see the restaurant survive the pandemic. It is a moderate priced neighborhood gem in western Willow Glen. My girlfriend and I visit here 3 or 4 times a year, frequently after a matinee show on weekends. I had one of my favorites, which is the DCG Meatloaf. It is generous portion, along with mashed potatoes and crisp, slightly cooked carrots, which is how I like them.
EM
EllieM96
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The service is great and the food never misses! I took my family here for a birthday celebration and everything we ordered was great! +the drinks!!
CL
CandiceL
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
I generally like this place, but service has been subpar the last few times I’ve gone and last night’s $66 steak wasn’t worth the price one bit.
PD
PeteD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in SJ! The staff is great and the bartenders are friendly and helpful

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Dry Creek Grill using the Order Online button. Dry Creek Grill also 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 4.5 stars by 3869 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.