New Steakhouse Coming To San Diego's East County

SANTEE, CA — A new fine-dining steakhouse is set to open this summer in San Diego's East County.

The Heritage Steakhouse is slated to debut in June at Lantern Crest Senior Living in Santee.

The restaurant, billed by its developers as East County's first five-star steakhouse, will feature a New York-style steakhouse concept with a focus on prime cuts, classic design and elevated service.

"The Heritage Steakhouse was created to bring a level of excellence to East County that rivals the finest steakhouses in the country," founder Michael Grant said in a statement.

"We're honoring the traditions that made the great American steakhouses iconic, while elevating every detail from the quality of our beef and the depth of our wine program to the warmth and precision of our service. This is about creating a destination people are proud to bring their guests to."

The Heritage Steakhouse will serve hand-cut USDA Prime, Certified Angus and Wagyu steaks, aged at least 28 days and prepared in a high-temperature broiler, according to the company.

The restaurant will be located on the sixth floor of the senior community's newly completed Legacy Building.

The dining room will include glass elevator access, a speakeasy-inspired design and décor modeled after mid-20th-century American steakhouses, including art deco-style paintings, leather banquettes, mahogany paneling, old-world brass lighting fixtures, and white-linen tables.

The restaurant will also feature a bar serving handcrafted cocktails, premium spirits, and as extensive wine list featuring selections from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Mendoza and Valle de Guadalupe.

Developers said the restaurant is intended to serve as a regional destination for special occasions, corporate entertaining and visitors throughout San Diego County.