Dry Creek Grill

Name: Dry Creek Grill
Address: 1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA, United States, 95125
Telephone: (408) 264-2011
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4444 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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

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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
(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
Area
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, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Join us! Thanksgiving Dinner
28 Nov 2024 only
Let us do all the heavy lifting this year (shopping, cooking, cleaning - oh my!) Come join us for Thanksgiving. Chef is whipping up a delicious Special menu with some of our DCG favorites + a Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Popular dishes

FRESH BAKED CORNBREAD USD 8.00
White cheddar, jalapeno, honey butter
DEVILED EGGS
- PlainUSD 9.75
- CrabUSD 15.75
- Smoked Bacon - gfUSD 12.00
EGGPLANT ROULADE USD 16.00
Basil, gorgonzola, Mozzarella, pine nuts, tomato
CHEESE PLATTER USD 18.00
Three california craft cheeses, honeycomb, fruit compote, nuts, crostini
FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS USD 14.00
Crispy sprouts, sweet, dried cranberries, point Reyes blue cheese, Gilroy garlic aioli
HAMACHI CRUDO USD 21.00
Yellow tail tuna, avocado, cucumber, scallions, tomato comfit, jalapeno-lime vinaigrette, corn chips
KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS USD 14.50
Tempura battered, jalapeno chili, cilantro, gochujang sauce
CRAB CAKES USD 18.00
Wild arugula, orange segments, fennel salad, spicy remoulade sauce
CAESAR SALAD USD 14.00
Hearts of romaine, homemade Caesar dressing, brioche croutons, parmesan shavings
WALDORF FIELD GREENS USD 14.00
Fresh strawberries, field greens, candied pepitas, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette - gf
STONE FRUIT SALAD USD 15.00
Iceberg, mixed stone fruit, cambozola cheese, pickled onion, toasted pecans, peach white balsamic vinaigrette - gf
TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE USD 19.00
Cavatappi pasta, white cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, tartufata

SOUP OF THE DAY

Rotates seasonallyUSD 12.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Caramelized onions, buttery croutons, gruyere cheeseUSD 12.00

ADD TO ANY SALAD

Grilled Salmon 6oz.USD 16.00
Organic Chicken Breast 6oz. USD 9.50

ENTREES

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA USD 26.00
Carnaroli rice, sweet peas, diced carrot, red bell pepper & asparagus, mascarpone cheese, herb oil - gf
WINTER SQUASH RAVIOLI USD 28.00
Honeynut squash, delicata squash, butter sage sauce, shaved asparagus, microgreens, caperberry, lemon -veg
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER USD 22.00
Plant based vegetarian patty, sautéed onions, arugula, vegan mayo and house fries - veg
ANGUS PRIME BURGER USD 22.00
Charred grilled, thick cut bacon, artisan brioche bun, white cheddar, DCG secret sauce
SHETLAND SALMON USD 36.00
Nori beurre blanc, quinoa, succotash of corn, beans, peppers, onion, tomato, basil - gf
AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST USD 32.00
Brown butter red potatoes, shitake mushroom, baby turnips, lemon infused au jus- gf
DCG MEATLOAFUSD 30.00
Bacon wrapped, garlic mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, smoky BBQ demi glaze
FILET STROGANOFFUSD 34.00
Handmade fresh pappardelle pasta, filet mignon tips, mushrooms, shallots, brandy cream
BRAISED SHORT RIB USD 42.00
Garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, natural jus, crisp onion
BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP USD 38.00
Sweet potato yam purée, baby cauliflower, apple-ginger chutney, whole grain sherry glaze
NY STEAK 14 oz CAB USD 65.00
Prime, Toscana potatoes, seasonal vegetable, green peppercorn sauce - gf
RIB EYE STEAK USD 62.00
12 oz Prime ribeye steak, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, truffled compound butter - gf
FILET MIGNON USD 68.00
8 oz Prime center cut, gratin potatoes, Thumbelina carrots, braised cipollini, red wine demi

ELEVATED BBQ

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

TEXAS BEEF BRISKETUSD 32.00
Texas style, black pepper & spice, wood smoked tender, BBQ sauced
HALF CHICKENUSD 28.00
Smoked for hours and hours, wet “mopped” with savory, sweet, spicy BBQ sauce
ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK RIBS USD 35.00
Dry rubbed, meaty ribs, smoked “low and slow”, BBQ sauce
MIXED BBQ PLATE: CHICKEN, PORK, RIB USD 35.00
Heaven on earth

SIDES

CAROLINA SLAW USD 5.00
Palette-cleansing tangy vinaigrette - gf
BAKED BEANS USD 7.25
With molasses & bacon
GRILLED ASPARAGUS Lemon oil, parmesan - gfUSD 12.00
MAC-N-CHEESE USD 12.00
Cavatappi pasta, béchamel, white cheddar, herbed breadcrumbs, parmesan
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACONUSD 14.00
Sautéed with bacon, shallots, and oregano - gf

DCG CRAFT COCKTAILS 15-

RUNAMOK
Rye Whisky, Cynar, Lemon Juice, Honey, Mint
BLOOD ORANGE COSMO
Vodka, Cointreau, Blood Orange, Lime
FIRECRACKER
Vodka Elderflower, Lime Habanero Mint
SUCKER PUNCH
Pisco, Plantation Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Pimms, Lime
ANTIOXIDANT MARGARITA
Tequila silver, lime juice, ginger-honey syrup, turmeric
CALIFORNIA SIDECAR
Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Lemon Honey, Angostura Bitters
DEEP PURPLE
Gin, Blackberry, Lavender, Lemon, Chambord, Crème De Violet, Sparkling Wine
WEST SIDE JOE
Gin, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Mint
MACHU PICCHU
Pisco, Tuaca, Lemon Juice, Honey, Sparkling Wine, Orange Bitters

DESSERT COCKTAILS 15-

DCG ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Espresso
SALTED CARAMEL MACCHIATO
Espresso, Caramel cognac, Blend Half & Half, Brown Sugar, Pumpkin Spice Foam
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Vanilla Vodka, Chocolate Liqueur, Fernet Foam

MOCKTAILS 10-

MIDNIGHT LEMONADE
Silky lavender cordial infused with blackberry, topped with fresh squeezed lemon juice over ice
SUNRISE SPRITZ
Tangy blood orange and fresh lime, topped off with citrus soda bubbles

Beer

ANDERSON VALLEY BOURBON BARRELL | Stout 6.8% |
MOTHER EARTH – BOO KOO IPA | IPA 6.8% |
LAGUNITAS LITTLE SUMPIN’ SUMPIN’ | ALE 7.5% |
OFFSHOOT RELAX IT’S JUST A HAZY | IPA 6.8 %|
SEISMIC BREWING TREMOR CA | Light Lager 4.2% |
CLAUSTHALER NON-ALCOHOLIC | Lager |
FORT POINT - WESTFALIA | Red Ale | 5.6 % |
ANDERSON VALLEY – BOONT | Amber | 5.8 % |
TRUMER – | Pilsner | 4.9 % |
DRAKES - | Bavarian Style Hefeweizen | 4.9 % |
Request our wine book for additional options

Wine

SONOMA-CUTER RUSSIAN RIVER RANCH | Napa |
KITH & KIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Napa |
LONG MEADOW RANCH SAUV BLANC | Napa |
PORTERHOUSE PRIME | Red Blend | Santa Cruz Mountains |
J LOHR | Pinot Noir | Paso Robles |
VINUM PETITE SIRAH | Napa |
DRY CREEK VINEYARD | Zinfandel | Geyserville |
TREFETHEN | Chardonnay | Napa |
TABLAS CREEK | Red blend | Paso Robles |
BARGETTO | Merlot | Central Coast |
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What 4,444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dry Creek Grill delivers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service." Its menu shines with standout dishes like filet mignon and deviled eggs. The atmosphere combines a "traditional steakhouse vibe" with a vibrant sports bar feel. Perfect for celebrations and casual outings alike, it's a neighborhood "gem."

4,444 Reviews

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Bob
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dry Creek Grill is such a nice place with great food. Their BBQ ribs are delicious as is all their other food. Service was great and we had a very nice caesar salad. The chocolate cookie desert was delicious. This place is one of our favorite places for dinner
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Gary
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit to Dry Creek Grill and have to say, we were very impressed. The service was good and what we are used to when going to a nice restaurant. We will be going back to try other menu items that seem to be yummy!
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Gloria
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Four of us went out to dinner while visiting the area for a 49ers game. The ambience was nice but a little bit loud. That was not bothersome at all. There was the feel of a nice restaurant yet. It was also casual and there were some sports TVs up in the bar area. This may help it appeal to many people. Our food was amazing! The service was good although a little bit slow when it came to getting our order taken, the server did great at keeping my husbands Diet Coke refilled, which is a huge plus as he can go through them quite quick. We would definitely visit again.
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charlotte
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service was poor. Food was great. Location is grast.very easy, the thing that made our night was the Company - which was excellent! 6 women, it made for a wonderful evening, a real shame the service wasn't up to scratch & what is going on with the ceiling, it is tapped up with plastic bags/ and has been like this for sometime. Our table wasn't great, a booth style, all sitting in a line. We dined here over a year ago and would have thought the ceiling wouldn't look like that
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Trevor
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been for 3 or 4 times and every evening has been wonderful. Staff are attentive, drinks are good and the food is always tasty. Some folks think the environment is a tad dark but I always enjoy it. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or just a dinner with friends, rest assured you will enjoy your meal here; Its definitely worth the money.
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kathy
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Really good food but our waiter did not check in on us very much our water was empty and we had to go look for him when we wanted our bill.. great ambience delicious food and delicious drinks just wish we had him check in on us for the price we have to pay for our tab!!
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Joe
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience made for a very relax full and pleasant dinner. From the moment we were seated we were greeted with a very nice smile from our attentive server. From there our order was taken and all the while we were being taken care of very well. Once our order was received we again were checked up to insure that all was well but at the same time we were left to enjoy our meals and wine comfortably. Our meals were well made and well enjoyed along with the wine which made it a winning combo. We look forward to our next dinner at Dry Creek Grill.
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Maretta
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended.
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Chris
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Everything was great! We love the service the food and drinks. The issue was there was a big party of drunk people and they didn’t know how to control their noise. We know this is not the restaurants fault but I was hoping someone would tell them to keep it down.
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Alphonso
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dry Creek is a local favorite that feels like a well-kept secret among those in the know. With its charming ambiance and warm, inviting atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for a special night out or an indulgent meal. The service is impressively fast, and there’s always seating available, making it a stress-free experience. The food? Phenomenal. The dishes come out quickly without sacrificing quality, and the cornbread is an absolute standout—moist, flavorful, and a must-try. It’s our secret fancy go-to, and it never disappoints!
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FAQs

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

Dry Creek Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 4444 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.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1580 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Additional information

Cross Street
Meridian Ave.
Area
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. Per government Ordinance, we require all guests to wear face masks while dining with us/on the premises.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.drycreekgrill.com/
Phone number
(408) 264-2011

Gift card

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Dry Creek Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Join us! Thanksgiving Dinner

Deviled Eggs

Shetland Salmon

Filet Mignon 8 oz

STARTERS & SALADS

FRESH BAKED CORNBREAD USD 8.00

DEVILED EGGS

EGGPLANT ROULADE USD 16.00

CHEESE PLATTER USD 18.00

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS USD 14.00

HAMACHI CRUDO USD 21.00

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS USD 14.50

CRAB CAKES USD 18.00

CAESAR SALAD USD 14.00

WALDORF FIELD GREENS USD 14.00

STONE FRUIT SALAD USD 15.00

TRUFFLED MAC & CHEESE USD 19.00

SOUP OF THE DAY

Rotates seasonallyUSD 12.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP

Caramelized onions, buttery croutons, gruyere cheeseUSD 12.00

ADD TO ANY SALAD

Grilled Salmon 6oz.USD 16.00

Organic Chicken Breast 6oz. USD 9.50

ENTREES

RISOTTO PRIMAVERA USD 26.00

WINTER SQUASH RAVIOLI USD 28.00

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER USD 22.00

ANGUS PRIME BURGER USD 22.00

SHETLAND SALMON USD 36.00

AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST USD 32.00

DCG MEATLOAFUSD 30.00

FILET STROGANOFFUSD 34.00

BRAISED SHORT RIB USD 42.00

BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP USD 38.00

NY STEAK 14 oz CAB USD 65.00

RIB EYE STEAK USD 62.00

FILET MIGNON USD 68.00

ELEVATED BBQ

TEXAS BEEF BRISKETUSD 32.00

HALF CHICKENUSD 28.00

ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK RIBS USD 35.00

MIXED BBQ PLATE: CHICKEN, PORK, RIB USD 35.00

SIDES

CAROLINA SLAW USD 5.00

BAKED BEANS USD 7.25

GRILLED ASPARAGUS Lemon oil, parmesan - gfUSD 12.00

MAC-N-CHEESE USD 12.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACONUSD 14.00

DCG CRAFT COCKTAILS 15-

RUNAMOK

BLOOD ORANGE COSMO

FIRECRACKER

SUCKER PUNCH

ANTIOXIDANT MARGARITA

CALIFORNIA SIDECAR

DEEP PURPLE

WEST SIDE JOE

MACHU PICCHU

DESSERT COCKTAILS 15-

DCG ESPRESSO MARTINI

SALTED CARAMEL MACCHIATO

CHOCOLATE CAKE

MOCKTAILS 10-

MIDNIGHT LEMONADE

SUNRISE SPRITZ

Beer

ANDERSON VALLEY BOURBON BARRELL | Stout 6.8% |

MOTHER EARTH – BOO KOO IPA | IPA 6.8% |

LAGUNITAS LITTLE SUMPIN’ SUMPIN’ | ALE 7.5% |

OFFSHOOT RELAX IT’S JUST A HAZY | IPA 6.8 %|

SEISMIC BREWING TREMOR CA | Light Lager 4.2% |

CLAUSTHALER NON-ALCOHOLIC | Lager |

FORT POINT - WESTFALIA | Red Ale | 5.6 % |

ANDERSON VALLEY – BOONT | Amber | 5.8 % |