Upscale Roots Steakhouse to Replace Salt Creek Grille in Rumson

Harvest Restaurant Group is opening its sixth Roots Steakhouse location in the former Salt Creek Grille space.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Roots Steakhouse, an upscale steak and seafood restaurant with four locations across New Jersey, is opening its fifth location in Rumson, replacing the former Salt Creek Grille which closed in December after nearly 30 years. Renovations are currently underway, though an opening date has not yet been set.

Why it matters

The closure of the long-standing Salt Creek Grille and its replacement by the high-end Roots Steakhouse reflects the changing dining landscape in Rumson and Monmouth County, as upscale restaurants continue to expand in the area. This move also highlights the Harvest Restaurant Group's growth strategy of opening multiple locations of its successful Roots Steakhouse brand across New Jersey.

The details

Roots Steakhouse features an extensive menu of appetizers, steaks, seafood, and classic steakhouse sides. The restaurant is known for its high-quality ingredients, including Kobe beef sliders, yellowfin tuna tartare, Wagyu dumplings, and a wide selection of steaks cooked at 1,800 degrees. The Rumson location will be the sixth Roots Steakhouse for the Harvest Restaurant Group, which owns and operates over a dozen restaurants in New Jersey.

  • Salt Creek Grille closed in December 2025 after nearly 30 years in business.
  • Renovations are currently underway at the former Salt Creek Grille space to convert it into the new Roots Steakhouse location.
  • An opening date for the new Roots Steakhouse in Rumson has not yet been set.

The players

Harvest Restaurant Group

The Morris Plains-based company that owns Roots Steakhouse and several other restaurants in New Jersey.

Salt Creek Grille

The long-standing restaurant in Rumson that closed in December 2025 after nearly 30 years in business.

Roots Steakhouse

An upscale steak and seafood restaurant with four existing locations across New Jersey, which is opening its fifth location in the former Salt Creek Grille space in Rumson.

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What’s next

Harvest Restaurant Group has not yet announced an opening date for the new Roots Steakhouse location in Rumson, as renovations are still underway at the former Salt Creek Grille space.

The takeaway

The replacement of the long-standing Salt Creek Grille by the upscale Roots Steakhouse in Rumson reflects the continued growth of high-end dining options in Monmouth County, as established restaurants make way for expanding chains that cater to an affluent customer base.