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California Dreaming - Spanish Fort, Spanish Fort, AL

California Dreaming - Spanish Fort

4.4 (433)
$30 and under
American
30500 State Hwy 181, Spanish Fort, AL 36527-5803

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for happy hour
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, Nachos and fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs. Additional features: happy hour daily 4-7PM, live music every Tuesday - Thursday on our large ourdoor patio and online ordering with curbside pickup.

For parties of 8 or greater, please call (251) 626-9942.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our full service catering, with delivery, setup and staff assistance, is available for parties of 6+. We also offer quick service pick-up and same-day catering.
  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 433 people are saying

California Dreaming - Spanish Fort 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Mobile

    Great for brunch

  • Mobile

    Innovative

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mobile

    Lively

  • Mobile

    Best Ambiance

  • Mobile

    Best Value

  • Mobile

    Good for groups

  • Mobile

    Healthy

  • Mobile

    Hot spot

  • Mobile

    Neighborhood gem

  • Mobile

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming - Spanish Fort offers a "delightful dining experience" with consistently "delicious and fresh" food. Standout dishes include Baby Back ribs and shrimp tacos. The service is exceptional, with staff like Ally, Madison, and Michele praised for professionalism and attentiveness. The atmosphere is perfect for special occasions.
433 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner and our waitress, Ally, was very professional, nice, and down to earth! The entire staff were also great! Couldn’t ask for a better experience!

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  2. Terry

    Alabama17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was great. Always delicious food and the Baby Back ribs were terrific. Thanks for a delightful dining experience.

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  3. David

    Mobile25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent as usual and Michele is an amazing mgr!!!
    California Dreaming - Spanish FortResponded on June 21, 2025
    David, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m truly grateful for your support—it means a lot to me and the entire team. We're so glad your server took great care of you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Cheers! Michelle Black Operating Partner California Dreaming Spanish Fort (251)626-9942

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  4. Michael

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time celebrating Mother's Day at California Drreaming Spanish Fort! Our entrees were delicious, and the service was great even though they were very busy. We have been to California Dreaming for several special occasions, and we will absolutely continue to do so.

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  5. Lakala

    Mississippi2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite spot to eat on any occasion!! Absolutely amazing and food is always delicious and fresh with very high quality. I definitely recommend . The setting is perfect as well !

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  6. David

    Mobile25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madison was absolutely amazing server!!! Sam and Michele great as always. This was Mothers Day and the restaurant was slammed but good people make everything easier.

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  7. Troy

    Alabama4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Worst experience we have had at this restaurant. 2000 characters is not even close to enough to detail the terrible experience we had yesterday. My wife and I have always enjoyed it when it's just the two of us during the week. But we reserved a table for a large group on Mother's Day and it was a disaster. Would not recommend this place for a group of 8 or more.

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  8. Claude VIP

    Mobile7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our daughters graduation and our waitress was very attentive, the food was outstanding and the ambience was perfect.

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  9. David

    Mobile25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pork chops were very good. Definitely would order again. Sam and Michele amazing mgrs. that make you feel welcome and “spoiled” every time!

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  10. Harriett

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was very nice food was great and costumers service Ashley was great

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FAQs

California Dreaming - Spanish Fort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (251) 626-9942.

California Dreaming - Spanish Fort is rated 4.4 stars by 433 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 1 time today
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30500 State Hwy 181, Spanish Fort, AL 36527-5803

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fairhope
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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