Top : United_States : SC : Charleston : California Dreaming RestaurantSit beside the Ashley River and enjoy the view of the Charleston Harbor. Serves prime rib, steaks and seafood, signature salads, baby back ribs, sandwiches and burgers. 1 Ashley Point Drive
Charleston
SC
United States
29407
Telephone : 843.766.1644
Opening Times : Sunday-Thursday 11AM - 10PM; Friday-Saturday 11AM - 11PM
Type of cuisine served :Related web pages :Price DetailsThe typical price range for a meal at California Dreaming Restaurant is $15.01 - $30 Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash; additional methods of payment are :- - Diners' Club
- Visa
- MasterCard/Eurocard
- American Express
- Discover
Alcohol : full bar. Smoking : section. Dress : dressy casual. Parking : own parking lot.
ReviewsGood Reliable Food California Dreaming started out with a bang, turned into a so-so tourist attraction, and has now evolved back into a good restaurant where locals stop for lunch or happy hour drinks. Weekends are still too busy for most locals with at least a 15 minute wait during peak hours. California Dreaming started out with a bang, turned into a so-so tourist attraction, and has now evolved back into a good restaurant where locals stop for lunch or happy hour drinks. Weekends are still too busy for most locals with at least a 15 minute wait during peak hours. While the music tends to be a little loud, the service is good, the views of the harbor are lovely, and the food is always good. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] California Dreamin' is my favorite restaurant! The appetizers are out of this world! I love the salads and warm crossaints. Keep up the good work!! California Dreamin' is my favorite restaurant! The appetizers are out of this world! I love the salads and warm crossaints. Keep up the good work!! Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Many Restaurants fluctuate in terms of quality and service, but California Dreaming has been a consistently nice experience (except for a sometimes long wait, but STILL worth the effort) over the last several years. We stay in Charleston for 7-10 days each month (we operate a concrete pressure cleaning and topcoating business) and there are many nice restaurants, but so many times we go elsewhere to eat dinner and as we leave, we are wishing we had gone to California Dreaming instead. The quality of the food served, the service, the VIEW, the prices are all excellent. The wait, and the noise (partly due to the bare metal in the ceilings), are something you have to deal with to get the rest. We usually dine there several times each time we stay in Charleston. Many Restaurants fluctuate in terms of quality and service, but California Dreaming has been a consistently nice experience (except for a sometimes long wait, but STILL worth the effort) over the last several years. We stay in Charleston for 7-10 days each month (we operate a concrete pressure cleaning and topcoating business) and there are many nice restaurants, but so many times we go elsewhere to eat dinner and as we leave, we are wishing we had gone to California Dreaming instead. The quality of the food served, the service, the VIEW, the prices are all excellent. The wait, and the noise (partly due to the bare metal in the ceilings), are something you have to deal with to get the rest. We usually dine there several times each time we stay in Charleston. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] A Must Visit Always a must visit when I travel to Charleston. Extraordinary view, attentive staff, and quality food make CD a must visit while in town. Always a must visit when I travel to Charleston. Extraordinary view, attentive staff, and quality food make CD a must visit while in town. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] First Time Visitor I was amazed, great food, great service and the view was outstanding. The ribs practically fell off the bone. I will definately include this restaurant on my next trip to Charleston, SC. I was amazed, great food, great service and the view was outstanding. The ribs practically fell off the bone. I will definately include this restaurant on my next trip to Charleston, SC. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] The perfect restaurant When we visited my brother, who is serving in the U.S. Air Force, we dined at several different chain restaurants and left disappointed (particularly in the service) every time. Finally, on our last evening in Charleston, we decided to go to CD. We called on our way there to put our name on the waiting list and got seated immediately upon arrival. We felt we were treated like royalty compared to our previous experiences on that trip! When we visited my brother, who is serving in the U.S. Air Force, we dined at several different chain restaurants and left disappointed (particularly in the service) every time. Finally, on our last evening in Charleston, we decided to go to CD. We called on our way there to put our name on the waiting list and got seated immediately upon arrival. We felt we were treated like royalty compared to our previous experiences on that trip! We absolutely LOVED the food, the superb service, and everything about the restaurant. The portions were enormous! We are planning to visit again soon and will make CD our first stop this time (and maybe second, third, fourth,...)! My mom and I find ourselves STILL (over a year later) comparing every dining experience with CD! Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Our favorite in Charleston, S. C. Our wait was short because we called ahead for reservations which were only accepted when we were expected to be there. The place was crowded with people as we left at 8:30 PM on Saturday, August, 24, 2004. Our wait was short because we called ahead for reservations which were only accepted when we were expected to be there. The place was crowded with people as we left at 8:30 PM on Saturday, August, 24, 2004. As usual, the meal began with a beautiful salad with hot bacon dressing and pecans. It was a large georgeous salad. I had the Top Sirloin which was marinated overnight and was it's usual great taste. I ordered the spinach soufle' but was not impressed with that. Potato or rice next time. We had no dessert but ordered an additional 6 of the croussent's to take home. (They're awesome.) Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10]
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