Santee is getting its first premier steakhouse, complete with old-school glamour, mountain views, and a showstopping 36-ounce tomahawk. Opening November 13, Heritage Steakhouse is bringing a new kind of special-occasion dining to East County.
Inspired by the Art Deco steakhouses and supper clubs of New York and Chicago, Heritage takes its design cues from the 1930s, with black-and-gold interiors and a mirrored bar. In the kitchen, executive chef Meredith Manee (whose résumé includes the Four Seasons, Hotel del Coronado, and The Ritz-Carlton) is putting her own spin on steakhouse traditions.
Expect everything from a Snake River Farms Wagyu flat iron and 35-day dry aged cowboy ribeye to towering chilled seafood platters, Caesar salads prepared tableside, and mac and cheese with cavatelli, sharp white cheddar, truffle cheese, and mushrooms. Even the requisite baked potato gets an upgrade. “We’re doing things that you would never do [at home] to elevate it,” says Manee. “This is not your mom’s twice-baked potato.”
And while Heritage is located inside Lantern Crest Resort Community, you don’t have to be a resident to snag a table—the restaurant is open to all.
Read more about Santee’s new dining destination—and get more local food news, presented by Redfin, at sdmag.com/food-drink.
