California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Trent

   Charlotte14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Positive 1) Seating with a water view as the sun is setting was amazing. 2) Pricing was reasonable. 3) Server was excellent 4) Reservation system was accurate and seating was on time. 5) Beverages were perfectly made to order. Negative 1) Food was rushed to the table. Appetizer and dinner salad arrived at the same time. Entree arrived 15 minutes later. 2) Seafood was tasty. Steak was chewy at best. With all the appetizer and dinner salad and entrees coming within minutes of each order, the bake potato was barely warm by the time I got to it.
   

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   laurie VIP

   Philadelphia13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The best part of this restaurant is the gorgeous building and views. We had a reservation and did have to wait 30 min past that time, but were able to sit at the bar. Service was great! Food was average to fair. We had the salmon, which didn’t have much flavor, and the shrimp tacos, which had way too much mayo. Appetizers were crab soup and peel & eat shrimp, which were both pretty good.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My fiancé and I decided to celebrate our anniversary here and everything was excellent. Our server was very polite and provided us with wonderful service. We will be back again.
   

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   Chuck

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Didn’t even see this place on restaurants to try in Charleston. But my wife found it. Before we went a couple locals assured us they have only heard good things about it. It really was great. Steaks to perfection. Seafood nachos were very good as well. Ya have to try the croissants. And to top it off, the prices are reasonable. We had Hannah as a server and she was wonderful. The views of the water were awesome as well. We will definitely go again!
   

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   KathiH

   Charleston5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Came in to eat before a family outing. Enjoyed the service and food. A bit loud but it was fine
   

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   Caroline

   Nashville1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I grew up in North Augusta and spent many years visiting the old train station in Columbia to eat. It’s been over a decade since I ate at your Augusta location. Charleston you knocked it out of the park! Everything was SO GOOD!!!!!
   

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   Frances

   Washington DC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and drinks were wonderful. 30 minute wait with Priority Seating Reservation for 4 people was annoying. What's the point of making a reservation? Server was average - took way to long to bring drinks, two entrees were delivered and then waited 5 minutes for the other two. I was halfway through my meal before requested condiments were brought to the table.
   

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   Yvette VIP

   Charlotte41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great people, service and food with a beautiful view in a laid back atmosphere. Gabby was awesome too.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Coastal Georgia2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant did not have the pork chop which is on the menu. My wife wanted to come back for this meal which she had 2 nights prior. They did not have any green vegetable for her as she is gluten free. They also did not have my preferred scotch. Johnnie walker black or red. My dish the prime rib was fair at best. I would not order it again. This was not a good experience.
   

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    Koen VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    My daughter and I did not have a good experience at this establishment. Despite having reservations, we had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. The waitress rushed us when it was time to order, and she did not appear very professional. The quality of the food was also lacking. Additionally, the manager seemed unconcerned about the situation. I would think twice before returning to this restaurant, as both the service and management clearly need improvement.
    

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