Empire Grille
Located at 6155 Hwy 9 in Felton, CA, Empire Grille is a beloved dining spot in the heart of the community. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, this cozy eatery offers a range of hearty comfort foods and a full bar, making it a perfect place to enjoy a satisfying meal after a day of hiking or exploring the nearby Henry Cowell State Park. Whether you're looking for a relaxed sit-down experience or a quick meal to take home, Empire Grille has something for everyone.
The menu features an interesting variety of dishes, from fan-favorite fried raviolis to fresh seafood and classic comfort options. One standout dish is the American Cheeseburger, made with 100% ground chuck and served on a toasted sesame bun with crispy French fries. It's a crowd-pleaser, especially when paired with the perfectly cooked fries. For those looking for something lighter, the Asian Chicken Salad offers a refreshing mix of crispy greens, mandarin oranges, roasted cashews, and crispy chow mein noodles, with a flavorful ginger sesame dressing.
Empire Grille prides itself on its friendly and attentive service, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for both locals and visitors. Many guests appreciate the quick seating and the opportunity to relax while enjoying quality meals. The option to dine indoors or on the outdoor patio allows for flexibility depending on the weather and the dining preferences of the guests.
For those looking for a hearty and comforting meal, Empire Grille provides the perfect setting. Its casual vibe, combined with delicious food and great service, has made it a go-to spot for many who frequent the area. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Empire Grille offers a welcoming environment to unwind and enjoy a meal.
Empire Grille Reviews
This little diner is great and seems like a staple in the community. I ordered the salmon special and my partner ordered the crab burger (or krabby patty!) and we were very satisfied. The meals were fresh and there were lots of comfort food options. Would come again.
My husband and I visited Empire Grille (Felton, CA) after hiking in Henry Cowell State Park. (07.25.2024). The restaurant is unpretentious, and it seemed that there were mostly locals at the tables and at the bar area, with a few obvious tourists or visitors from Henry Cowell. The restaurant advertises that they serve hearty comfort foods and offer a full bar. The restaurant was moderately busy, but we were greeted and seated quickly. We chose to dine indoors although outdoor seating was available. As we usually do, we split our entrees. My husband ordered the American Cheeseburger ($10.95, rating: 4/5), which is made from 100% ground chuck, with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame bun. The burger was served with crispy French fries. (5/5). The burger was cooked perfectly, and was tasty. A slight reduction in the rating because the burger was overwhelmed by the much larger bun. My entree was the Asian Chicken Salad ($15.95. Rating: 4/5). The salad was advertised as having "crispy greens, mandarin oranges, roasted cashews, ginger sesame dressing, Thai chicken, and crispy chow mein noodles." The salad was also very good, as was the serving size. It would've been better with more greens. Additionally, it was light on cashews and the chow mein noodles, but I did enjoy the addition of cucumbers and sesame seeds that weren't advertised on the description. Service was good. We especially appreciated that the waitress regularly replenished our waters. We were very thirsty after having been hiking in the sun. Thumbs down. There was an undisclosed, automatic add-on "credit card processing fee" on our bill. (Rating: 0/5). While minimal in amount, this is a deceptive and disturbing business practice.
This is a towny spot and I am a proud towny! I often go here with a book for a late lunch or early dinner because I work in Felton. Not a lot of tourists here, just nice down home food and folks you likely know. I sit on the deck with my dog and read. The servers are the absolute best and the food is consistently good. My favorites include the Chinese salad with grilled chicken and the beef and blue salad. They make house fresh daily sweet pickled veggies and put generous helpings on each plate. They have a bar if that is your thing, full of lots of colorful regulars ready to chat you up. They love dogs and will spoil yours with scratches and a bowl of cold water. If I go by myself and just order an entree and a beer, I am out of there during lunch or sunset dinner specials for less than $25.00 including tip. Oh, the French fries are insanely good, too.
Excellent food . We have crabs and bay shrimp Louie salad, deep fried calamari steak and beer . The crab meat and shrimp are so fresh , lots of different types of vegetables. The salad is good size and very fresh ingredients. Good price too . The calamari steak was fried for too long . It tasted like rubber and we gave up after one piece . I think the coconut prawn would be better choice . They have special price for happy hour starting at 2 pm .
Interesting selection of food. And mostly everything has been very yummy. Huge fan of their fried raviolis. Nice to sit down or just grab a quality meal to take home for dinner.