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California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating, Charleston, SC

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.4 (3386)
$30 and under
American
1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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

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What 3,386 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Great for scenic views

  • Charleston

    American

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming - Charleston offers "wonderful views" and "excellent service," making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Diners rave about the "amazing croissants" and "delicious she crab soup." The restaurant's "prime location" by the water enhances the dining experience, though some note that service can vary during peak times.
3,386 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and view. We were seated on arrival. Diverse menu and food was very good. However there were two mistakes with our order - order of fries was never received and request for sauce on the side of crab cake order was not accommodated

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  2. James

    Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so good and the service was excellent!

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  3. Joe

    Little Rock4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caroline did and excellent Job. Food was excellent, had Calamari, amber jack fish, roasted salmon. Well seasoned. Its always a pleasure when we come. Our favorite, is always the honey buttered crescent roll.

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  4. Crystal

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This dinner date wasn’t so great this time. We got seated in the bar area. Normally that would be ok. One male patron was having a very loud inappropriate conversation that shouldn’t have been in the public. But hey that’s what society has come to. The appetizers were delicious. The entrees not so much. The steak although ordered well done was charred horribly and a little salty. My burger was first prepared with the special sauce on it even though I specifically said on the side twice. Waiting for it to be prepared again was not ideal. And it was just ok. Needless to say we were both disappointed. This is not the norm for California Dreaming. We’ve had great dinners there. Not sure why this time was different.

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  5. Wendell

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early but was seated right away - requested window seat (my bday) and was accommodated. :D Waitress and staff were courteous and not pushy, and did not rush us. Appetizer and soup were great, and my husband's steak/shrimp was cooked as ordered and was marinated to perfection. We will return and recommend to friends and family.

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  6. Courtney

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely delicious! I’ll be dreaming about the croissants and she crab soup until I can get back! Zoe was incredibly helpful, and took wonderful care of us from start to finish. I highly recommend!

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  7. Alan

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and seated within 4 min of our reservation. Food was good as always!

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  8. Jody

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. Everyone was so customer friendly and polite!! The server was also wonderful !!

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  9. NATASHA

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first experience was EXCELLENT!!! The waitress was very attentive, polite and patient. The food was amazing!! The She Crab Soup is to die for!!! I’ll be back!!!
    California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority SeatingResponded on June 22, 2025
    Hello Natasha! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your first visit and are thankful for such a kind and awesome review!! We can not wait to share this with our team!! If there's anything we can ever do please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure your dining experiences are always exceptional. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Cheers! Keith Wolff Operating Partner California Dreaming Charleston kwolff @californiadreaming.rest 843-766-1644

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  10. Elissa

    Coastal North Carolina9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Highly recommend the reserve ahead feature- saved about 30 minutes. Great food, great service.

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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 4.4 stars by 3386 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. South Carolina
  4. Charleston
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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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