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California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating, Charleston, SC

California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

4.5
4.5
3319 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 113 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,319 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • South Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Charleston

    Great for brunch

  • Charleston

    Kid-friendly

  • Charleston

    Great for scenic views

  • Charleston

    American

  • Charleston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Charleston offers "gorgeous views" and a "romantic atmosphere," perfect for special occasions. The food is "delicious," with standout dishes like the Ashley chicken and seafood nachos. Service is generally "friendly and attentive," though some mention delays. Overall, it's a "wonderful experience" with "reasonable prices."

3,319 Reviews
  1. Josh

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great and so was the server she was training!!

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  2. Julie

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff was very friendly. Highly recommend a reservation as it helped our wait time. Food was delicious and came out really fast.

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  3. Patricia

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great view. Really good food. Good service. Definitely be back soon. Great overall experience.

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  4. Pam

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful waitress, great food. We got rind and prime rib with baked potatoes and house salad. It was all excellent!

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  5. Don

    Charleston45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic place to have an Easter dinner with my family. Tracy with our waitress and she was fantastic! Wonderful service and delicious food. One of our favorite places. If you visit Charleston, you don’t wanna miss this place 

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  6. kaREN

    Charleston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asked for a quiet table due to hearing issues w a member of out party and we’re seated at a very quiet table on Easter!! Thank you!

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  7. Barbara VIP

    Charleston40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and our food was well prepared. We always enjoy coming to California Dreaming. As Charleston locals this is one of our favorites. The view is amazing.

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  8. Allison

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the table at the end with a view of water

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  9. Aram

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Had a 8 pm Reservation Got my table at 830 food was just ok bar serve slow

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  10. Christopher

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant was outstanding. From the service to the food!! I heard really great about this restaurant and glad I was able to celebrate me and my wife's one year wedding anniversary at this restaurant definitely coming back there soon!

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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 4.5 stars by 3319 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. South Carolina
  4. Charleston
  5. West Ashley

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 113 times today
Google Map for California Dreaming - Charleston - Priority Seating

1 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Ashley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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