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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

4.5 (1084)
$30 and under
American
2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,084 people are saying

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Myrtle Beach

    Kid-friendly

  • Myrtle Beach

    Innovative

  • Myrtle Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Surfside Beach is a favorite for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," with highlights like the California Dreaming salad and ribs. The atmosphere is spacious and inviting, perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional busy periods, the staff remains attentive and professional, ensuring a "great dining experience."
1,084 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was great, the food was good and we only had to wait about 10 minutes because we made reservations (it was Mother’s Day). The place was packed sooo glad we did! The only problem we had was there was a piece of bone in one of our dishes (Shrimp San Francisco). Strange because there is no meat in that dish, but thankfully they found it towards the end and still enjoyed it.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 2 days ago
    Robert, I want to sincerely apologize about your Shrimp San Francisco. It is one of my personal favorites and I do agree with you, it is extremely strange to have found a bone in your dish! Thank you for reaching out and bringing this to our attention. I am very pleased to hear that you had a little wait and great service. We hope that you will join us again soon despite this mishap. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  2. Jasmine

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was great, ambiance was wonderful!

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  3. Dr. Douglas

    Charleston87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Today being Mother's Day, the restaurant was PACKED! That said, the entire staff was 150% on serving good food, drinks, and desserts. A wonderful and appreciated dsy out with Mom. Thank you...

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  4. Chaz

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mother’s day and there approach to making mothers feel special
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 4 days ago
    We are honored that you chose to have your Mother's Day meal with us and very happy to hear that you had a great experience! We look forward to serving you again soon, Chaz! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  5. Matthew

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu was confusing as to what type of food they specialize in. Service was good and staff was very friendly. Food left much to be desired. My wife ordered chicken tenders and a salad; salad was amazing chicken tenders looked to be oversized sweet and sour chicken from a Chinese takeout that had been refried. I order the fried seafood platter; the fried flounder was cooked perfectly, the fried shrimp and oysters were terribly over breaded and overcooked. We both had the overwhelming taste of old fryer oil lingering in our mouths when we left.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Matthew. We work hard to provide our guests with the best possible dining experience and make our restaurant unique by offering a variety of different options at affordable prices. I have discussed your visit with our team for training purposes to ensure our fried items are not overcooked. I encourage your to join us again so we may show you that we can do a much better job than what you experienced. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  6. Sherry

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time! Staff was friendly and the food was great! I ordered the Steak & Shrimp and my steak was cooked perfect (medium rare). Husband had the Flounder and could not finish it and our friends ordered the Fried Pork chop. Needless to say, we all went home with a to go box. Will definitely be going back again!!
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 2 days ago
    We strive everyday to ensure our guests have a wonderful meal and memorable experience here at California Dreaming Surfside Beach and it is extremely encouraging for you to tell us, Sherry! Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review. We can't wait to serve you and your guests our perfectly cooked steak, chops and flounder again! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  7. Robin VIP

    Charleston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat promptly and had great service. We ordered the ribs and they were delicious. Very tender and tasty.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 6 days ago
    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our savory and tender ribs, Robin! We spend hours each day making sure they are perfect for all of our guests and we are very pleased to hear they were paired with great service as well! We hope to have you join us again soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  8. Dale

    Charleston32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Salad and Chicken sandwich were great. French Fries not so good, some were overcooked and really dark brown with greasy taste. I think they were “ refried “ along with some fresh fries.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on May 4, 2025
    I am very sorry to hear about your fries, Dale. However, I am happy to know that your salad and chicken were great! Please feel free to reach out to me, or another member of our management team, upon your next visit so we can be sure to get you one of our most tasty and fresh sides to pair with your meal. We hope to see you again very soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  9. Betty

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Easter Sunday and it was very busy and noisy. My steak was charred on one side and tasted a little burnt. Usually they are to perfection and delicious. I wrote it off to it being so busy and the food came out in a timely fashion so I didn't complain. Will still continue going. I really love their house salad that comes with the meal. My companion had the tenderloins and shrimp and theirs was perfect and the shrimp was also cooked to perfection.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Betty! We appreciate your understanding, it would have been our pleasure to have gotten you a new ribeye. We are always open to constructive criticism, our main priority is making sure you and your guests leave 100% happy. Please feel free to reach out to me or one of our other managers upon your next visit so we can be sure you leave completely happy! We truly look forward to seeing you again! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  10. Ed

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paden our waitress was wonderful. Very attentive, professional and polite.

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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 4.5 stars by 1084 OpenTable diners.

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

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2657 Beaver Run Blvd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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