California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

4.6

996 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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
Area
Myrtle Beach
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

She Crab SoupUS$7.95
A rich and creamy Charleston classic
Steamed Peel & Eat ShrimpUS$9.94
(9) Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce
BBQ Chicken NachosUS$13.95
Smoky BBQ sauce, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce
Seafood NachosUS$15.95
Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill
Traditional NachosUS$11.95
Chili, cheese, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, house-made chips
Buffalo DipUS$13.95
Rotisserie chicken, 3 cheese, lemon pepper pretzels
Tijuana Chicken WingsUS$13.95
Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip
Our Famous Croissants (5)US$6.95
Topped with honey-butter
Baked Potato SoupUS$6.95
Creamy soup, scallions, cheese, ham, bacon

Entrees

Cali BowlUS$15.95
Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo. Choice of:
- Tuna PokeUS$15.95
- Miso SalmonUS$16.95
- SteakUS$16.95
- Fried ChickenUS$14.95
Chicken Tenders PlatterUS$16.95
Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made honey BBQ sauce and french fries
Blackened Chicken PastaUS$17.95
Alfredo, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese
Knob Hill ChickenUS$17.95
Topped with ham and monterey jack cheese, with side item

Seafood Favorites

Add a house or caesar salad +$4.95

Shrimp San FranciscoUS$17.95
Mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, served over pasta, topped with romano cheese
Roasted SalmonUS$24.95
Encrusted with rosemary and thyme, with side item
Featured FishUS$0.00
Served with a side item
- A.Q.US$0.00

Fried Seafood Platters

Fried Seafood PlattersUS$22.95
Served with french fries
- ShrimpUS$22.95
- OystersUS$24.95
- FlounderUS$22.95
- All ThreeUS$27.95

Salads

California DreamingUS$13.95
Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing
Roasted Salmon or ChickenUS$15.95
Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
- Roasted SalmonUS$15.95
- Roasted ChickenUS$14.95
CaesarUS$14.95
Crisp romaine, grated romano cheese, croutons
- Chicken or Fried ShrimpUS$14.95
- Fried OystersUS$16.95
Chicken ClubUS$14.95
Mixed greens, fried chicken strips, avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, house-made ranch dressing

Steaks, Chops + Ribs

Country Fried Pork ChopsUS$19.95
Two pork chops fried crispy
Marinated Sirloin*US$24.95
10oz. CAB sirloin marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices
Steak + Shrimp*US$25.95
Two 3oz. filet medallions, crispy fried shrimp
Ribeye*US$33.95
14oz. hand cut
Filet Mignon*US$35.95
8oz. barrel cut
Baby Back RibsUS$19.95
Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item
- One RackUS$19.95
- Two RacksUS$27.95

Tacos (3)

Served with side item

ChickenUS$14.95
Shredded lettuce, chipotle & cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, Monterey cheese
SteakUS$16.95
Cilantro cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, pickled onions, queso fresco
Crispy ShrimpUS$15.95
Jicama slaw, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, queso fresco
VeggieUS$14.95
Roasted cauliflower, chipotle mayo, cilantro cabbage slaw, avocado, pickled onions, scallions

Sandwiches

Served with french fries

American Burger*US$12.95
Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and Duke's® mayo
Black Bean BurgerUS$13.95
House-made, with pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, BBQ molasses sauce, mayo and mustard
Spicy ChickenUS$12.95
Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo
ClubUS$12.95
Thinly sliced turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted sourdough
ChickenUS$12.95
Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato and honey mustard

Sides

French FriesUS$4.95
Creamy CauliflowerUS$4.95
Cole SlawUS$4.95
Mashed PotatoesUS$4.95
Baked PotatoUS$5.95
after 4pm

Desserts

Chocolate BrownieUS$7.95
Apple Walnut CobblerUS$8.94
Croissant Bread PuddingUS$7.95
CheesecakeUS$8.94
seasonal topping

What 996 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Myrtle Beach
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

California Dreaming in Surfside Beach consistently impresses with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious salads," "amazing croissants," and a wide variety of menu options. The attentive staff ensures a warm dining experience, although the noise level can occasionally be high. Reservations are recommended for a seamless visit.

996 Reviews

J
Joe
New Orleans
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had some family visiting from out of town - dinner went well. Everyone was happy with their food choices, and most of us brought home boxes. Seems like they've slimmed down the menu since the last time we were there (over a year ago), but there were still enough choices.
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Jill
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our meal tonight. The food and service were excellent. Only issue we had was the music was loud and it did make hearing each other a little hard. But everything else was perfect. We haven't been here in years and tonight had us wondering why not. We will be back.
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Brenda
Charleston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Sheldon was very friendly and asked us several times if our meal was ok and if we needed anything. The manager came along to see if all was ok. The food is always good here.
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John
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was terrific, Jeff did an excellent job over and above expectations He was attentive, polite and made our dining experience enjoyable He was always ready to respond to our requests Promptly We were not rushed and we appreciated the time and effort expended Cannot say enough good things about Jeff We don’t know him personally or is he related just a Good employee John & Kay Frequent visitors to Dreaming since arriving seven years ago
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Denise
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were lucky with timing and got to the restaurant just as a lot of diners left. Less than 5 minute wait to be seated. Hostess was friendly. Our server was great. Food was delicious. All in all, a wonderful visit.
California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your awesome feedback, Denise. We are very happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us! It really means a lot to everyone on our team and we can not wait to welcome you back soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
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Suzanne
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great visit to California dreaming! This place never disappoints! Great service from Brianne, wonderful, marinated steak, baked potato and oh that wonderful salad with bacon dressing, and that croissant is to die for!
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Kip
Jacksonville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall a good meal, however the bartender undoubtedly was new and didn't know proper measurements for a cosmopolitan. In fact every time I've ordered this drink here it's never made properly.
California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for your honest review, Kip. We have discussed this with our bartenders and are taking steps to ensure all cocktails are made properly and consistent. We look forward to serving you an excellent Cosmo the next time you join us! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any other questions or concerns. Thank you! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
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EatLocal102180
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and cocktails. The Cali bowl with tuna poke was phenomenal!!!
California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 20 October 2024
We are so happy to hear that you guys had a wonderful dinner with us! We really appreciate your feedback on our Tuna Bowl, it is one of our newest items so it is very good to hear that we are hitting the mark with it. We look forward to serving you again soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
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Debbie
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the American burger . It was delicious. Cooked well but not dry.
California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 21 October 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us Debbie. We are grateful you are a fan of our American Burger. We hope to serve you one of our delicious burgers again real soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
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David
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, salads very good w good portions, baby back ribs entrées were a lot but very tender
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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 4.6 stars by 996 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

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Additional information

Area
Myrtle Beach
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

American Burger

Our Famous Croissants (5)

She Crab Soup

Apps

She Crab SoupUS$7.95

Steamed Peel & Eat ShrimpUS$9.94

BBQ Chicken NachosUS$13.95

Seafood NachosUS$15.95

Traditional NachosUS$11.95

Buffalo DipUS$13.95

Tijuana Chicken WingsUS$13.95

Our Famous Croissants (5)US$6.95

Baked Potato SoupUS$6.95

Entrees

Cali BowlUS$15.95

Chicken Tenders PlatterUS$16.95

Blackened Chicken PastaUS$17.95

Knob Hill ChickenUS$17.95

Seafood Favorites

Shrimp San FranciscoUS$17.95

Roasted SalmonUS$24.95

Featured FishUS$0.00

Fried Seafood Platters

Fried Seafood PlattersUS$22.95

Salads

California DreamingUS$13.95

Roasted Salmon or ChickenUS$15.95

CaesarUS$14.95

Chicken ClubUS$14.95

Steaks, Chops + Ribs

Country Fried Pork ChopsUS$19.95

Marinated Sirloin*US$24.95

Steak + Shrimp*US$25.95

Ribeye*US$33.95

Filet Mignon*US$35.95

Baby Back RibsUS$19.95

Tacos (3)

ChickenUS$14.95

SteakUS$16.95

Crispy ShrimpUS$15.95

VeggieUS$14.95

Sandwiches

American Burger*US$12.95

Black Bean BurgerUS$13.95

Spicy ChickenUS$12.95

ClubUS$12.95

ChickenUS$12.95

Sides

French FriesUS$4.95

Creamy CauliflowerUS$4.95

Cole SlawUS$4.95

Mashed PotatoesUS$4.95

Baked PotatoUS$5.95

Desserts

Chocolate BrownieUS$7.95

Apple Walnut CobblerUS$8.94

Croissant Bread PuddingUS$7.95

CheesecakeUS$8.94

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does California Dreaming - Surfside Beach offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is California Dreaming - Surfside Beach restaurant rated?

Is California Dreaming - Surfside Beach currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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