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California Dreaming - Greenville, Greenville, SC

California Dreaming - Greenville

4.4 (1557)
$31 to $50
American
40 Beacon Dr, Greenville, SC 29615

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
California Dreaming serves a mix of hearty American classics in a large family-friendly atmosphere. What sets them apart from the rest is that every dish is fresh and prepared from scratch daily, including notable favorites, like the California Dreaming Salad, honey-butter Croissants and fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs. Additional features: patio seating and online ordering with curbside pick-up.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,557 people are saying

California Dreaming - Greenville 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greenville

    Great for brunch

  • Greenville

    Kid-friendly

  • Greenville

    Hot spot

  • Greenville

    Great for scenic views

  • Greenville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Greenville offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and a diverse menu that includes standout dishes like the she crab soup and salmon Cali bowls. It's a "go-to spot" for many locals, praised for its "friendly and attentive staff" and inviting ambiance, despite occasional wait times.
1,557 Reviews
  1. Tracie

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from Dillon. Food was delicious. Highly recommend the marinated sirloin.

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  2. John

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is consistently good. Menu changed a little while ago and dropped some of our favorites, disappointed with that. Still a solid choice for good food with a variety of choices.

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  3. Christy

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They were packed. Couldn’t find a parking spot. So we thought ok this will be good…. Very disappointed. Service was awful. Our server was sitting down at a table talking to someone while we were served food without any silverware. Some of the food was cold when it came out. Maybe it was because they were that busy. Not sure if that’s normal or not for them. But I don’t think we will return based on first impressions

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  4. Peggy

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our 2nd time here and the service was terrible. It took forever for a waitress to come take our order. My husband ordered flounder which had more battery than fish. It was burnt on the bottom. He ordered cocktail sauce when she took our order but it didn't come out he asked her again and by the time he got it he was more than half done with the meal. We sat for over 5 minutes waiting for a ice tea refill until a manager finally brought the refill.

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  5. Raina VIP

    South Carolina8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was not great. They brought us 5 different appetizers that weren’t ours. Waitress seemed overwhelmed and another server came out with another wrong appetizer and when she did I said we ordered croissants when we sat down, had to ask for a refill on water. Croissants came out when food did after we had to stop a manager and ask him for it. Lots of confusion over table changed floor plan for Father’s Day. In my opinion, some off the bill should have been comped for the time waited. 1 hour, but food was excellent. Maybe just a bad day to come eat and maybe they shouldn’t overbook for special occasions. Quality over quantity.

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  6. Michael

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super place to eat. Great restaurant with awesome food and dedicated staff who makes-sure you get the best services available. Can’t wait until my wife and I have the opportunity to visit again.

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  7. Heather

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner spot. We experienced a brief wait to be seated. Our party enjoyed a variety of menu options including sandwiches, seafood and steak. Each was prepared as ordered, a generous portion and tasty. We will continue to visit this establishment when traveling to the area. The ability to make a reservation makes it a solid choice.

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  8. Karen

    Baltimore / Maryland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful!! Food was delicious and serving sizes were large. Our server was amazing! We loved the salad, ribs, croissants and the warm apple cobbler w/ ice cream! We’ll be back!

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  9. Sandra

    South Carolina4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    California Dreaming is our go-to restaurant in Greer. We usually love the food, drinks and atmosphere. Tonight, it was different. Ordered steak (medium-rare) and shrimp and my husband ordered a filet mignon (medium). We ordered a side salad also. As soon as we received our salads, the entrees arrived. We would prefer to have enjoyed our salads before the hot entrees. Both of our steaks were well done - charred, actually. We took them home for our 2 doggies. I hope this isn’t the direction this restaurant will continue to take in the future. We were very disappointed last evening.

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  10. J VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina485 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another enjoyable lunch. The she crab soup and the salmon cali bowl are delicious.

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FAQs

California Dreaming - Greenville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (864) 234-9000.

California Dreaming - Greenville is rated 4.4 stars by 1557 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for California Dreaming - Greenville

40 Beacon Dr, Greenville, SC 29615

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Greenville
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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