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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

4.5
4.5
765 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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: patio seating and online ordering with curbside pick-up.

Best Place for a Salad -The Sun News reader survey, 2018. Best Traditional American Restaurant -WMBF News.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 215-5255
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Myrtle Beach
  • 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 765 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Myrtle Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Myrtle Beach

    Good for groups

  • Myrtle Beach

    Healthy

765 Reviews
  1. JamesF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was really surprised with the prices and the large portions I got for the price. A beautiful dining room and quite. Wait staff was “Top Notch”. I will return on my next visit to Myrtle Beach.

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  2. MichelleB

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good quality was fantastic! Service was perfect, too!

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  3. SharonV

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service! This is my favorite place to eat.

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  4. Clay

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and super fast service. Our party of 6 was in and out in under an hour.

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  5. BeBe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic waiter. His name was Dan! He was very efficient and had a great personality!

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  6. becky

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    the manager talked with us at our table. fabulous, helpful, genuinely caring about her guests. server seemed rushed.

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  7. KathyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You cannot imagine soup better than theirs. We had the she crab soup and baked potato soup. Both were outstanding. Then, my personal favorite, the California Dreaming salad. Made even better with the hot croissants drizzled with hot honey butter. Our server was outstanding.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Experience was good. Staff was helpful with my husband’s disability. Food was good.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 3 days ago

    We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are always willing to help our guest. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to serving you again.

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  9. Scottie

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything was good except for the nachos. I ordered as a meal and it had about a tablespoon of the chili on it. The rest was chips, cheese, & sour cream. I thought as I got under the chips that there would be more chili but I was wrong. Mentioned it to the waitress and she passed it on to the manager. All I got back from the manager as passed on by the waitress was to “order them layered next time”. Didn’t want a freebie but it would have been nice for the manager to acknowledge in person.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for your nachos coming out with little to no chili. Our management staff should have personally went to you to discuss this matter. You have every right to be upset and we will pay more attention to these situations.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of our favorite places for dinner. Great food & great staff.

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  11. azkolb

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We love coming to California Dreaming because of the AMAZING house salad and croissant! The Knob Chicken was very tasty however it would be good if the menu mentioned that it is BONE IN. The Baked Potato soup is creamy and delicious and the American Burger is hearty and flavorful. The grilled seasonal veggies were either burned in some places or not grilled at all so a bit of improvement is needed there, but most were still good and a plentiful portion.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on September 8, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for not giving a better description on the knob Chicken. I personally will make sure our servers elaborate more on menu items to the guest and will communicate to our chefs about the roasted veggies. We look forward to serving you soon.

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  12. Crookpine

    Raleigh

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall food was delicious. Four of the six in our party had steak. Two of the steaks were cooked perfectly and two were overdone. They were very busy and we decided not to send them back. This is the first time we have ever had an issue with our food. They have the best she crab soup ever!

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on September 8, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Guest satisfaction is first priority. We would have been more than happy to further assist you with improper steak temperatures regardless of the volume in our restaurant, we apologize we did not get it right the first time and look forward to serving you soon.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience would recommend to anyone! Give it a try!

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on September 2, 2023

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and look forward to serving you again.

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  14. RussL

    Charleston

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The ribeye was very good for one cooked on a flat-top; also cooked perfect MR. I wasn't crazy about the loaded baked potato though. Caesar salad was pretty good but a little wilted, good flavor and size. I don't know if you can get a croissant not drizzled with honey but I'll ask next time. It tastes good but I hate having sticky fingers after eating one. Desserts are limited to four but they are classics and very good. The bread pudding was outstanding. They do seem to want to put ice cream on most of the desserts. Our waiter, William was on top of things. The hostesses hold the doors open for us and were very friendly. Overall a decent meal for a fair price.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on September 2, 2023

    We are so glad William and the rest of our staff were able to provide a memorable experience for your party. Next time you come in, ask for honey butter on the side or none to avoid sticky finger overload. Thank you so much for your feedback and look forward to serving you again.

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  15. danapex

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our booth was next to the bar area and the music was too loud, it was hard to hear the person next to you.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 19, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize for the loud music and will adjust as needed through the day.

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  16. DonF

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always good food and service. Sometimes the bar service is slower than I would like.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on September 2, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize your bar experience was not up to standard and will keep an eye on service quality to avoid unnecessary delay. Thank you again for sharing and look forward to serving you soon.

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  17. JeannetteB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    As always the food is awesome. It was disappointing to see the new menu had changed so much.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 19, 2023

    We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the changes. Please come back again soon and try one of our newer items. The Black Bean Burger is a hit in the mornings for lunch.

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  18. RandallD

    Greensboro

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best she crab soup but request extra Sherry. That makes all the difference. The peel and eat shrimp are great! The blackened salmon on house salad great

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 12, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed the She Crab, Peel n' Eat, and the Blackened Salmon on the house salad. It means a lot to our chefs who look forward to serving you again.

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  19. JimM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, personal, and attentive server. Ribs, salad, and sides were fantastic. I will return to this location and seek out others.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 12, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We will pass the compliments to the chefs. Another location of ours is in Charleston, but we have sister restaurants in this area such as; Carolina Roadhouse, New York Prime, and Gulfstream.

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  20. RickM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Used online reservations, so extremely short wait. Excellent food and service.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and server! Our favorite dining experience of the week!

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  22. CarolynV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Very friendly staff, food was delicious, attentive servers, refills on time. No problems ☺️

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 9, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team appreciates your feedback and looks forward to serving you again soon.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best salad, the wait staff was courteous and the food was delicious

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 19, 2023

    We love hearing how successful your experience was. Our team works hard to provide the best environment, as you are the number one priority to us.

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  24. AmyB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Steak was tough. Wasn’t greeted by server quickly. Charged credit card incorrectly

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 9, 2023

    We sincerely apologize for the poor experience. The chefs are aware of your feedback. Please call the restaurant if you need us to adjust your check.

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  25. 1234

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience2
    Food was great, server seemed as though she wanted to be anywhere else and was no where to be found. Very dark lighting inside.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 9, 2023

    Thank you for dinning with us, we are so glad you enjoyed your meals. We deeply apologize your server was not as welcoming, but our staff has been addressed on this matter. Thank you again.

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  26. NicoleT

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was good. Waitress was great. A little noisy .

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 5, 2023

    We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Server was very friendly. One minor clutch. We ask the server not be like McDonald’s in & out a quickly as possible. Told us no problem. Salads & soup came out. We didn’t finish our salad out came the main course. I wasn’t about to be keep them warm they begin to dry out. We enjoy California Dreaming but to be rush takes the pleasure of having great meal. One our party wasn’t finish & the server was presenting us with the bill. To us it was little rude & she remarks no rush. Hate to say it’s not the 1st time this has occurred. Thanks, Mantello family…

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 5, 2023

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I assure you, our team is aware of your feedback and we apologize for making you feel rushed at any point during your enjoyment.

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  28. Megs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great & fast… Food was good!!! Clean restrooms!!

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on August 5, 2023

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to serving you again.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Good experience Great Service We will return again soon

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 29, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Our staff takes pride in what they do and appreciate your feedback. We look forward to serving you again.

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  30. DN04

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Our server, Timothy was the best! Looking forward to next visit.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Timothy is one of our newer servers and has done wonderfully here. Come back and request him for next time.

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  31. CharlestonSCDuo

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was very accommodating to try to get our large party to be able to sit together being from out of town (different states). Made our meal really awesome- very thankful. Food was really good too- always consistent.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We do our best to accommodate large parties and appreciate your understanding. We love being able to provide memorable gatherings for your friends and family. We look forward to serving your beautiful family again.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Food was excellent as always. Air conditioning was broken :-(

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We do apologize for the AC. Management is aware of the heat and work on fixing it.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I didn’t get her name but our server was excellent

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team appreciates you and looks forward to serving you again.

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  34. foodieRVA

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. All food was delicious. Service was exceptional.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to serving you again.

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  35. Eddie

    Charleston

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    I didnt know we would be dining in the oven of the kitchen. The temperature inside was stifling. At least it kept the mediocre food warm. Bad experience all around

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We do apologize for your poor experience with us. We are aware of the heat and it is something we are working on. Our team holds higher standards than mediocre and will work on bettering the experience of our guest.

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  36. TraceyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great service, food, and time management for being seated!!

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Our team appreciates you and looks forward to serving you again.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Food was good, service was fabulous. However, it was very hot and stuffy inside the restaurant. 78° does not make for a great experience. Supposedly, the ac had been fixed earlier this week but it sure didn't feel like it.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We do apologize for the heat inside our environment. We are aware of the problem and are doing what we can to better your experience. Thank you for your feedback.

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  38. Kevin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Service was great. Reservation was an awesome experience. Food was fair but nothing spectacular. Food has been alot better on previous trips

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    We do apologize we did not meet your food standards. Our staff holds high expectations and we will work to better our preparations for the guest. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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  39. KarenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was good, waitress attentive. Good place to up with friends.

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We love bringing friends and family together at California Dreaming. We look forward to serving you again.

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  40. DianeJ

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice variety of delicious good. Above and beyond service. Very accommodating in our dining with a 2-year-old. Love this place!

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on July 27, 2023

    Thank you for your feedback. We are very kid friendly and love seeing new faces join our family. Look forward to serving you again.

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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 - Surfside Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 215-5255.

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach is rated 4.5 stars by 765 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Myrtle Beach
  • 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, 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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