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California Dreaming-Columbia
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
- Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(803) 254-6767
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Neighborhood
Columbia
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
For reservations or to-go orders, visit: www.californiadreaming.rest
Starters
Croissants (5)$6.95
Topped with honey-butter
Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp (9)$9.95
Seasoned and served with cocktail sauce. GF
Chicken Strips$10.95
Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce
Nachos
House-made chips, cheese sauce and toppings.
- BBQ Chicken$12.95
- Seafood$14.95
Tijuana Chicken Wings$12.95
Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip. GF
She Crab Soup$7.95
A rich and creamy Charleston classic.
Baked Potato Soup$5.95
Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, Hormel® ham and bacon.
Fried Crab Claws$14.95
Served with spicy cocktail sauce. (limited availability)
Salads
California Dreaming$12.95
Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm Hormel® ham and bacon, house dressing.
Broiled Salmon
Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette. GF (Or Chicken 14.95)
- Salmon$14.95
Caesar
Crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons
- Broiled Chicken$14.95
- Fried Shrimp$14.95
- Fried Oysters$16.95
California Club$12.95
Mixed greens, fried chicken strips, avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, house-made ranch dressing
Soup + House Salad$12.95
Baked Potato Soup | Mixed greens, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds, Hormel® ham and bacon. GF (She crab soup + $2)
Steaks, Chops & Ribs
Aged USDA Choice | Served with a house or caesar salad and side item
Steak + Shrimp*$24.95
Two 3oz. filet medallions with crispy fried shrimp.
Marinated Sirloin*$21.95
10oz. sirloin steak marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices. GF
Ribeye*$29.95
14oz. hand cut. GF
Filet Mignon*$35.95
8oz. barrel cut. GF
Pork Chop$21.95
16oz. double bone, frenched chop. GF
Baby Back Ribs
Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce. GF
- One Rack$19.95
- Two Racks$26.95
Entrees
add a house or caesar salad +$3.95
Chicken Strips Platter$16.95
Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce and french fries
Blackened Chicken Pasta$16.95
Alfredo sauce, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese.
BBQ Chicken$15.95
Double breast of chicken basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
Knob Hill Chicken$16.95
Topped with ham and monterey jack cheese, with side item. GF
Veggie Pasta$13.95
Roasted veggies, with romano cheese.
Fried Seafood Platter$25.95
Large shrimp, oysters and flounder, served with french fries and cole slaw.
Shrimp Tacos$11.95
Jicama slaw, tomatoes, onions, chipotle aioli, queso fresco, with side item.
Shrimp San Francisco$17.95
With mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, served over pasta, topped with romano cheese
Fried Shrimp$20.95
Served with french fries and cole slaw.
Roasted Salmon$24.95
Herb crusted with rosemary and thyme, with side item. GF
Carolina Trout$23.95
Grilled with arugula and lemon.
Sandwiches
served with french fries
Spicy Chicken Sandwich$10.95
Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo.
Club Sandwich$10.95
Thinly sliced turkey, Hormel® ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough, served with french fries.
Chicken Sandwich$10.95
Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and honey mustard, served with french fries.
New Orleans Po' Boy$13.95
Flounder, Fried Shrimp or Oysters with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread, served with french fries.
American Burger*$10.95
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and Duke's mayo, served with french fries.
Veggie Burger$12.95
Beyond Burger, sweet soy, Duke's mayo, monterey jack cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato and red onions, served with french fries.
BBQ Pork Sandwich$11.95
Pulled pork, pickles, red onion and cole slaw.
Steak Sandwich*$16.95
Two 3oz. filet medallions, lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato, and jack cheese, served with french fries.
Sides
$3.95
French Fries
Seasonal Veggie
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Cole Slaw
Baked Potato
after 4pm
Desserts
Chocolate Brownie$7.95
Topped with a Hershey's™ Bar, served with vanilla ice cream
Apple Walnut Cobbler$7.95
Served hot with vanilla ice cream
Croissant Bread Pudding$7.95
Warm croissants, raisins, crème anglaise, with vanilla ice cream and rum sauce
Cheesecake$7.95
Shipped direct from New York
What 1,173 people are saying
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- 4.4Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
California Dreaming-Columbia does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. California Dreaming-Columbia also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (803) 254-6767.
California Dreaming-Columbia is rated 4.4 stars by 1173 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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401 Main St Columbia, SC 29201-4147
Additional information
- Neighborhood
Columbia
- Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Public Lot
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(803) 254-6767