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California Dreaming

2657 Beaver Run Boulevard, Highway 17 Bypass, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
843.215.5255
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Most recent review
- May 20, 2013
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Bar scene, Large groups
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This has been a fav place since I ate at the one in Columbia, SC. There is also a location in N. Myrtle. Great portions, decent prices. Go early for no wait. I suggest the chicken fingers or the California Dreaming Salad. BBQ nachos also great!

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Cookeville, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Had dinner a few nights ago with some golf buddies and all of us agreed it was very good. The salad with hot bacon honey mustard dressing was great. I had a sirloin that had been marinated in fruit juices and some other stuff (can't miss it on the menu) and it was really, really good. Our server (wish I... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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113 reviews 113 reviews
93 restaurant reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

This was our second visit to the Surfside California Dreaming, once for a light lunch that was just fine (split Appetizers); second, was for dinner. Had the double rack of ribs and they were falling off the bone. The sides of Redskin Mashed Potatoes and Salad with Blue Cheese dressing were also good. Service was great as well. I didn't... More

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Monroe, NC
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49 reviews 49 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

This is a disappointment for a California Dreaming. The Charleston fort-like waterfront location is neat and the Columbia old train station ambiance is great too. This is just a restaurant. I think the food is much better at other locations too. My $20 sirloin was dry and overcooked. I ordered medium rare and it was almost well-done. The house salad... More

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CA_Centraarchy, Public Relations Manager at California Dreaming, responded to this review
April 1, 2013

Hi tarheelluv- Thank you for your continued patronage at California Dreaming. We apologize that this location did not perform as well as the others and hope to make it up to you on your next visit. Have a great week! More

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013 via mobile

Stopped in for a quick bite at lunch time on a Weds. Quick seating and rapid service. Split a nachos ( large and excellent) and finished with Key Lime pie. Just what we needed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

Me and my fiance at here this place was awesome had the spinach nachos as appetizer they were omg good I had the fried flounder platter with red skin mashed potatoes they wer. Real potatoes to came with a very good salad t. And a croissant with honey dripped on it omg . She has the fried shrimp platter and... More

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Everything about our experience here tonight was outstanding. We saw that this restaurant was highly rated, and we were attracted by some of the menu items. While waiting for our table we went to the bar for our first pleasant surprise--their well drinks are $1.95 all day, every day. They said we had a ten-minute wait, but our table was... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

Pros: we were seated right away on a Friday night. The special house salad was amazing! The atmosphere is dark and very nice ambience. Cons: rolls are NOT free. Kids drink doesn NOT come with kids meal. The BBQ nachos, ordered as an app, came right before our food. The server said they lost the ticket, but still charged us!... More

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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33 reviews 33 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

We go here frequently, and have never been disappointed. I am partial to their signature salad which has everything but the kitchen sink in it! For lunch - excellent sandwiches (chicken, seafoods, even a prime rib sandwich); dinner favorites for Hubby are the ribs and the steaks. Summer can get really crowded with wait lists, but worth the wait. A... More

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myrtle beach
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34 reviews 34 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

This is aclass place with great atmosphere and top service and good prices.and of course great food and if you like a cocktail the prices are the best in town for everday prices to.

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