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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

4.6
4.6
1008 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Myrtle Beach
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,008 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

1,008 Reviews
  1. Jeannie

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted not to cook for Thanksgiving dinner this year and ate at the restaurant. Food was great. Service excellent and we definitely will return. As locals we eat there often and always are pleased with food and service.

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  2. Ernie

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always go there for Thanksgiving. Always seated on time. Never had bad service. Food great and Always take some home. Everyone Always polite and friendly.

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  3. Tim

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and were surprised to discover that neither the turkey or ham was carved (both were thinly sliced and resembled what you might find in a deli and the portions were rather small). Overall it felt like the kitchen was simply plating from a what I suspect was the equivalent of a buffet table, pilling different foods on to a plate. The meal was served lukewarm and all the compliments were extra; salad, rolls, coffee, etc. The dinner did come with one very small (bite size) corn bread muffin that honestly was so small it would not have been missed. I will say the sweet potato casserole was delicious, so there was a plus, and to be fair, we’ve eaten at the restaurant before and were always impressed, which is why we decided to give Thanksgiving a try. Unfortunately this time we were disappointed; the dinner certainly was not worth the price. PS…the staff is amazing and the regular menu is great. Service is excellent and the team behind the bar are great.

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  4. Sheilah

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Dave made the experience a delight! Our food was good and we will definitely be back.

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  5. Raymond

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience. Our server, Brie D, was terrific. The Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely delicious. There is nothing more we could have asked for. Our dinner at California Dreaming made our day special. Thank you.

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  6. Cindy

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! A bit cold, but everything was really nice

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  7. Terry

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Thanksgiving Feast (except for green beans). Ham and turkey both delicious, as well as the mash potatoes & gravy and dressing.

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  8. Joan

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victoria was an awesome server. She was professional and had a great personality. The food was as good as always. I'm always looking forward to dining at California dreaming.

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  9. Jackie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Thanksgiving dinner for the third year in a row. The food was much less enjoyable this year. The dressing was tasteless and in the past had been my favorite item of the meal. The entire meal was served cool. It was less food on the plate this year. We will not be returning next year. Our waitress was excellent however.

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  10. Theresa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Thanksgiving Dinner was terrible. Over priced meal came to the table 5 minutes after ordering. Cold - pre-plated meal. Would not go back.

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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 1008 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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