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California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating, Charleston, SC

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.1
4.1
3163 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Since 1987, California Dreaming has been a proud part of the Charleston, SC community. Our spacious, open setting features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of the Ashley River, creating the perfect backdrop for a lively night out. You can also enjoy these panoramic views from our wrap-around deck, complete with a bar and easily accessible by boat. Whether you're craving low country favorites or our famous prime rib, California Dreaming is a favorite among both locals and tourists.

**Please note that we provide Advance Priority Seating to reduce wait times and expedite the seating process when your entire party arrives. To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 6. While larger groups are seated separately, this arrangement is flexible during quieter hours.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (843) 766-1644
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    West Ashley
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Great for scenic views

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Charleston offers stunning waterfront views and a lively atmosphere. While some diners mention occasional service delays, many highlight the "great food" and "friendly staff." The location is perfect for a special night out, with favorites like the croissants and seafood dishes receiving praise. Make reservations for quicker seating.

3,163 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joanne our serve was wonderful. Food was delivered timely and a great value for price.

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  2. Jan

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Well first we had a 1pm reservation and were seated approx. 1:40. Ordered food immediately and they managed to get 2 out of 4 completely wrong. Had to completely cook a burger again. Fortunately the food was really great!

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  3. Jim

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, spacious seating, ease of access food was servered hot and good portions

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  4. Lorraine

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was pleasant. She gave refills and checked on us.

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  5. Cindy

    Atlanta Metro

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous restaurant with a beautiful view & amazing food!! Great place & even greater service!

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  6. Lew

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We come here a lot because we usually like it. But last night did not see the regular General Manager there and you were able to tell the difference. Got there for a 7:00PM reservation that had special request of a window seat. When telling the person who was supposed to welcome you she said that is only a request and not guaranteed and that all reservations are tried to be seated within 15 minutes. So after 30 minutes I checked with her and she said still working on her 7:00’s. She will let me know when ready. I reminded her again about window seat, she did not answer. So at this point we figured since taking so long it was ok because they were working on special request. At 7:49PM she told us our table was ready. A booth not by the window. I said no, we waited this long we will wait until a window seat is available. I walked away and again she did not answer. So then in another 10-15 minutes we had our table by the window. But when we got seated waitress said she will be with us but did not wait on us for another 15 minutes. Not use to this type of service at this place. Will go back and hope the regular General Manager is there running the ship.
    California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority SeatingResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you Lew for taking the time to leave us a review about your last experience with us. I am very sorry we missed the mark with your reservation and your seating request. We are certainly could have handled this situation much better. Please feel to reach out to me the next time you are ready to return so I can personally make sure you know we are committed to providing a dinning experience you have come to expect. Thank you again for letting us know about your experience. sincerely, Keith Wolff Operating Partner California Dreaming Kwolff@carolinaroadhouse.rest (843)766-1644

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  7. Stacey

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait time for a Saturday was minimal. Good thing we made reservations. Everything handled professionally with no issues!

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  8. Mary

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for dinner tonight before a show downtown. They were overwhelmed from the moment we walked in for our reservation. It took one hour for two dinners so we had to take most of it to go. Worst part was the medium rare prime rib was well done. The server just apologized and said they’ve done that with most steaks today. Unfortunately I can’t recommend this place anymore. It used to be wonderful.

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  9. John

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been a loyal customer for 30 years. Last night was the worst service I’ve ever had. Very disappointing! Customers deserve better.

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  10. Karen

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love sitting by the window. There was a good choice of food and we were happy with our selections. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable.

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FAQs

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 766-1644.

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating is rated 4.1 stars by 3163 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
19:00
Booked 75 times today

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Google Map for California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Additional information

  • Area
    West Ashley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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