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California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating, Charleston, SC

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.5 (3325)
$30 and under
American
1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Since 1987, California Dreaming has been a proud part of the Charleston, SC community. Our spacious, open setting features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the Ashley River, creating the perfect backdrop for a lively night out. You can also enjoy these panoramic views from our wrap-around deck, complete with a bar and easily accessible by boat. Whether you're craving low country favorites or our famous prime rib, California Dreaming is a favorite among both locals and tourists.

**Please note that we provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 6. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    West Ashley
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,325 people are saying

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Great for scenic views

  • Charleston

    American

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Charleston offers "great views" and "delicious food" with a lively atmosphere and friendly service. Reservations are highly recommended to minimize wait times. Highlights include the she-crab soup, ribeye, and seafood nachos. Some guests noted delays in seating and service, but overall, it's a "fantastic" spot for dining with "beautiful scenery."

3,325 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Naples2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Rough night for our first visit. Server was very unprofessional and quite honestly dreadful at her job. On the bright side, Destiny, the manager was fantastic when issues were brought to her attention and politely took care of the situation perfectly. Just think we had a bad server but these things happen

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  2. MarkkJ

    Charleston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    You are not making a reservation, you are priority seating which you can still saut 20-30 mins

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  3. Alan VIP

    Charleston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered from the appetizer menu as was very pleased with the crab claws, California dreaming salad, she-crab soup, and peel & eat shrimp.

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  4. Jeanmarie

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was 6 in our party. The service waiters were right on top of everything. Food great. Service great.

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  5. April

    Coastal Georgia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite CD location. You can’t beat the view. The is always so good. My favorites are the CD salad and fried crab claws for an appetizer. Last night I tried something new with the crab cake sinner. It was so good. I loved the sauce and the crab meat was fresh lump crab. You must try it. Oh, and the espresso martini was awesome as well. Their servers are a cut above.

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  6. Louis

    Charleston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had asked for a table by the window with a view of the city when I made my reservation on line. Instead we were seated in the bar area with no view of the city. I ordered a salad with my meal but it did not come until after my main dish was delivered to the table. Our waitress was very cordial and attentive. She had the cost of the salad waived because it was not brought out prior to the entree. The food however, was very good. I like to bring guests to this restaurant frequently. I was just a bit disappointed in the seating and delivery of my meal.

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  7. Josh

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great and so was the server she was training!!

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  8. Julie

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very friendly. Highly recommend a reservation as it helped our wait time. Food was delicious and came out really fast.

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  9. Patricia

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view. Really good food. Good service. Definitely be back soon. Great overall experience.

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  10. Pam

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful waitress, great food. We got rind and prime rib with baked potatoes and house salad. It was all excellent!

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FAQs

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 766-1644.

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating is rated 4.5 stars by 3325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 84 times today
Google Map for California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Ashley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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