California Dreaming - Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC

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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

Name: California Dreaming - Surfside Beach
Address: 2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC, United States, 29575
Telephone: (843) 215-5255
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

542 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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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
(843) 215-5255
Website
http://www.californiadreaming.rest/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575
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

Popular dishes

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.
Chili$6.95
Topped with cheese, scallions and sour cream, served with corn tortilla chips.
Baked Potato Soup$5.95
Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, Hormel® ham and bacon.
Tradional Nachos$11.95
Chili, cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, house-made chips.

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.
Caesar
Crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons
- Broiled Chicken$14.95
- Fried Shrimp$14.95
- Fried Oysters$16.95
Broiled Salmon
Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette. GF
- Salmon$14.95
- Chicken$14.95
California Club$14.95
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. Add broiled or fried shrimp to any steak +$6.95

Marinated Sirloin*$21.95
10oz. sirloin steak marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices. GF
Ribeye*$29.95
12oz. hand cut. GF
Steak + Shrimp*$24.95
Two 3oz. filet medallions with crispy fried shrimp.
Filet Mignon*$35.95
8oz. barrel cut. GF
Country Fried Pork Chops$18.95
Two pork chops fried crispy
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, 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.
Tacos$11.95
Jicama slaw, tomatoes, onions, chipotle aioli, queso fresco, with side item. Shrimp or Pork
Shrimp San Francisco$17.95
With mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, butter, 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
Grilled with arugula and lemon.
- A.Q.$23.95

Sandwiches

served with french fries

Spicy Chicken Sandwich$11.95
Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo, served with french fries.
Club Sandwich$11.95
Thinly sliced turkey, Hormel® ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough, served with french fries.
Chicken Sandwich$11.95
Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and honey mustard, served with french fries.
New Orleans Po' Boy$14.95
Flounder, Fried Shrimp or Oysters with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread, served with french fries.
American Burger*$11.95
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

$4.95

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 542 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Myrtle Beach
Kid Friendly
Myrtle Beach
Good for Groups
Myrtle Beach
Great for Lunch
Myrtle Beach
American

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MichaelW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Our table was ready as soon as we arrived.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was wonderful and very accommodating
j
jack
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Erica was fantastic. The food was delicious, especially the bread pudding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience2
The hostess was not very pleasant, warm or welcoming. She didn’t even make eye contact or say hello. The waitress was attentive and the food was good however she was kind of cold as well. Not very friendly. The California Dreaming restaurant in Columbia, SC was a much more pleasant experience.
NB
NicholasB
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
good food and service, would recommend to friends and family
FJ
FJHQueenStreet
Charleston
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
When we arrived, the Hostess was not on the telephone. Rather than seating us, she left all nine (9) of us standing for some time while she answered multiple telephone calls. The Hostess needs to be trained or terminated. Our Server David P. did a good job.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was great but we were seated beside a large noisy group. We were there early and there were plenty of seats that we could have been moved to.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience5
Service was alright. Took forever to get refills on drinks. Some of the absolute worse steak any of us have ever had. This is a beautiful setting. But we honestly would have all enjoyed McDonald’s more than what we had here. Really sucks because we choose this place over alot of others for our dinner night.
PW
PretW
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
It’s becoming more fast food. Like all restaurants, you can’t find help, so to manage the monkeys that you hire, you have to go to completely precooked preseasoned grilled-marked products that you just heat up at each franchise. That’s not what I’m looking for. I’d like an on-site prepared protein and carbs. I can get fast food at many places
P
Prepsel
Philadelphia
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday. What a great experience. The the service. Our server went above and beyond. She was great. The food was really good. You have to try the salad they give you. It even comes with a croissant.
DD
DonnaD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food,, the hostess welcomed us right away & our waitress was attentive
LS
LynnS
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
We made a reservation for 5 for lunch. Our table was ready when we arrived. Our server got everything right and was attentive. We ordered 3 salads and 2 taco plates. Portions were nice size, filling, and tasty. Music was a little loud, but not so loud we couldn't converse. We had a nice time and would return.
R
Robert
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food , wait was a little long for food to arrive but they provided us with complimentary croissants which were delicious.
JC
JoshC
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall a great experience! Food and price was phenomenal. Will definitely recommend and be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I love the croissants and the tea was delicious my husband liked his pasta dish I usually really like their salad but this time I didn’t care for the ranch dressing. It is also very pricey
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server joe was wonderful. Food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great as usual. Our server was super Guy - Joseph. Front desk hostess it another who needs Kuddos.. Thanks…
DG
DeannaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner with a great friend!! I waitress was supreme and so so nice!!! Food was great per usual!! Thank you so so much!!!
JF
JeffF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and location was outside the “busy” area at Surdside Beach area!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night w family
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and staff. Be sure to make reservations during busy seasons!
WR
WillardR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambiance was completely satisfying. The appetizer was superb. In addition, the server, Carla, was very attentive.
HJ
HeathJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crescents and fried pork chops were great! Highly recommend.
BM
BettyM
Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration.
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Lauren
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Food was mediocre. Staff and service were great. Would likely not go back.
JS
JSeven
Naples
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are excellent and the owners are the same as Carolina Roadhouse. Same menu and pricing. Salads are excellent as well as the main meal. We always get the ribs. They are fall off the bone excellent!
LG
LorraineG
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the California dreaming salad. It is so filling and absolutely delicious with the hot bacon and honey mustard dressing. It’s a must try! Also your chicken fingers are delicious. They are made of real chicken not that frozen synthetic stuff!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
Our server didn’t understand my order. Ask for she-crap soup & chicken tender platter. My wife received her salad & inquired about soup. She stated soup will be out with dinner . Why?? Explained to her the soup should of been before the dinner. She served everything @ once. I explained to her that the dinner would be cold by the time I finished the soup. She stated the soup is pretty hot. That makes no sense. Apparently a new server . Need a little guidance. She was polite & sincere about answers. Finally the host you have is fantastic. She little older & wears glasses. Definitely a plus to o your success. Will continue to come back & enjoy dinners.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here last night, good service good food!
DF
DrewF
Western NC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant and enjoyable late lunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was delish. Excellent Bourbon selection.
CJ
ColleenJ
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I was disappointed in the chicken tenders. Expected them to be breaded and fried, but they were battered, deep fried and almost burnt. All others at our table were satisfied with their dinners. I’ll go back and order a different entree.
KH
KaylaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Customer service is outstanding and the food comes out in a timely manner
JJ
JoJo57
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very much enjoyed our lunch. Pasta, Salmon, She crab soup was delicious! Salad was meh. Our server Shelly was outstanding! The music was so loud. Did not enjoy that. Shelly asked and they did turn it down a tad. Will definitely come back. Heard the wings are amazing.
JB
JoeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was outstanding, place had a great vibe to it. Prices were reasonable considering the time. Service was fair at best, as it was obvious our server was relatively new. But you get that almost everywhere you go these days. Would definitely go back. We also love te one in Charleston
SK
SuzanneK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time at the restaurant and it was very good. Not one issue We will be back again.
KD
KimD
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
food was great !! we had the shrimp and daughter had bbq sandwich it was really good !
JW
JimW
Western NC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the grilled chicken salad with the house dressing, not the vinaigrette.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, service impeccable. Croissants amazing!!

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 does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. California Dreaming - Surfside Beach also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 215-5255.

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach is rated 4.5 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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

Website
http://www.californiadreaming.rest/
Phone number
(843) 215-5255

This restaurant now offers Takeout

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Steak + Shrimp

Croissants (5)

She Crab Soup

Starters

Croissants (5)$6.95

Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp (9)$9.95

Chicken Strips$10.95

Nachos

Tijuana Chicken Wings$12.95

She Crab Soup$7.95

Chili$6.95

Baked Potato Soup$5.95

Tradional Nachos$11.95

Salads

California Dreaming$12.95

Caesar

Broiled Salmon

California Club$14.95

Soup + House Salad$12.95

Steaks, Chops & Ribs

Marinated Sirloin*$21.95

Ribeye*$29.95

Steak + Shrimp*$24.95

Filet Mignon*$35.95

Country Fried Pork Chops$18.95

Baby Back Ribs

Entrees

Chicken Strips Platter$16.95

Blackened Chicken Pasta$16.95

BBQ Chicken$15.95

Knob Hill Chicken$16.95

Veggie Pasta$13.95

Fried Seafood Platter$25.95

Tacos$11.95

Shrimp San Francisco$17.95

Fried Shrimp$20.95

Roasted Salmon$24.95

Carolina Trout

Sandwiches

Spicy Chicken Sandwich$11.95

Club Sandwich$11.95

Chicken Sandwich$11.95

New Orleans Po' Boy$14.95

American Burger*$11.95

Veggie Burger$12.95

BBQ Pork Sandwich$11.95

Steak Sandwich*$16.95

Sides

French Fries

Seasonal Veggie

Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Cole Slaw

Baked Potato

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie$7.95

Apple Walnut Cobbler$7.95

Croissant Bread Pudding$7.95

Cheesecake$7.95

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