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California Dreaming - Greenville, Greenville, SC

California Dreaming - Greenville

4.3 (1565)
$31 to $50
American
40 Beacon Dr, Greenville, SC 29615

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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

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What 1,565 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 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 boasts a warm, inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The marinated sirloin and California Dreaming salad are highlights, praised for their flavor. Despite occasional wait times, "wonderful staff" and "attentive service" ensure an enjoyable dining experience. Regulars appreciate the varied menu and generous portions.
1,565 Reviews
  1. Gerry

    Indiana58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant! Try to eat there every time we pass through Greenville. You will not be disappointed.

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  2. Yvette

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to several California Dreaming restaurants and they haven't let me down yet! Excellent staff, service and food. However, on this visit the bar was very slow on getting our drinks to the table. Other than that the food was delicious. Steak and shrimp, ribs and chicken salad with hot bacon dressing. We also ordered the famous croissants for the table.

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  3. Clint

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went Friday night and sat at a booth in the bar area. The service from Dre the waiter was the best you can ask for. If you want great service ask for Dre you won’t be disappointed. Our next visit will be the bar area and waiter will be Dre. 👍👍
    California Dreaming - GreenvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Clint, We're so glad Dre made your night out memorable! We look forward to your next dining experience!! Thank you, Kenshon Peoples Operating Partner

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  4. Warren

    Central Kentucky29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and her mother and aunt all went to California Dreaming for dinner. Waited for a booth. The server was great. The manager was great also with getting us seated. The food was excellent. Everything was great. I had Carolina Trout. Excellent. It was overall a great place to dine. We will go back very soon. Great experience.
    California Dreaming - GreenvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Warren, 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! Kenshon Peoples Operating Partner California Dreaming Greenville kpeoples @californiadreaming.rest 864-234-9000

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  5. Thomas VIP

    South Carolina66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped in for lunch with friends, the place was busy. Food was good, server had to be asked 3 times for a water refill. Prices are reasonable.
    California Dreaming - GreenvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thomas, thank you for your 4-star review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed most of your experience at California Dreaming. We appreciate your feedback and are always working to improve, so if you have any suggestions on how we can make your next visit a 5-star one, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. John VIP

    South Carolina65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places and we average a weekly visit. This time we had some dietary restrictions that needed to be met and Alexis helped us through that and both our dishes were off the charts. If you want an assured great meal, atmosphere and service California Dreaming is the best choice.

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  7. Ed

    South Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for my birthday. (Wife). I had the California Dreaming salad which is always excellent with a side of fried shrimp that were very good. My husband decided to try the baby back ribs for the first time and they were not good at all, very disappointing. He never complains at a restaurant though. The bones were tiny with very little meat on them and no sauce either when being cooked or being charred on the grill. The BBQ sauce they provided tasted more like ketchup. The waitress never refilled our water glasses and never removed our empty dinner plates while we chatted after eating. And the restaurant wasn't busy at all so that wouldn't be an excuse.
    California Dreaming - GreenvilleResponded 2 days ago
    We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail, should you feel you would like to. If you wish to contact us directly, I can be reached at 864 234 9000. Regards, Ken Peoples Operating Partner California Dreaming

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  8. Tracie

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    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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  9. John

    South Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    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.
    California Dreaming - GreenvilleResponded on June 22, 2025
    John, thank you for your glowing review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your experience with us! Kind Regards, Kenshon Peoples Operating Partner

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  10. Christy

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

California Dreaming - Greenville is rated 4.3 stars by 1565 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
10:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
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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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