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California Dreaming - Surfside Beach, Surfside Beach, SC

California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

4.5
4.5
1065 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 1,065 people are saying

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

    Great for brunch

  • Myrtle Beach

    Good for groups

  • Myrtle Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
California Dreaming in Surfside Beach promises a "great dining experience" with "excellent service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing croissants" and the "California Dreaming salad." The restaurant is a "go-to" spot for many, offering "delicious food" and "attentive" staff. Reservations are recommended to avoid wait times.
1,065 Reviews
  1. Terry

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, the best service I have had anywhere in a long time!

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  2. Dale

    Charleston31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Service , Shelley always does a great job. Ribs weren’t fall off the bone, could have been cooked a little bit longer
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 2 days ago
    We appreciate your honest review Dale! I am very pleased that you always receive great service from Shelley but, I am disappointed that your ribs were not as juicy and fall off the bone that we would like. Please let either Shelley or one of us managers know during your next visit so we may help to rectify your experience. I look forward to your next visit to show you how outstanding our food can be! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  3. BrianS

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant Service was great. We sat at bar and chatted with Chris. Makes a rocken old fashioned! Food was tasty and menu offered nice variety

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  4. Michelle

    Charleston20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was quite good and the server was very attentive. I highly recommend making a reservation online as walk-in wait times are a bit long.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 4 days ago
    We appreciate your review, Michelle. It is concerning to see that we did not earn five stars across the board during your recent visit. We strive everyday to provide the highest quality food and experience for all of our guests. I am happy to see that we hit the mark in the service aspect but, I do hope that you will give us another chance in the future to earn five stars for our food and welcoming atmosphere. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  5. Melissa

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Good service. We visit here every time we visit SC!

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  6. KATHLEEN VIP

    Charleston38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was exceptional (Shelley). California dreaming salad was not. Mixed greens it was not; just iceberg lettuce.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on March 23, 2025
    Kathleen, we pride ourselves in providing excellent service for each guest and it is great to hear that Shelley met those standards we strive to achieve. She loved hearing your compliments! However, I am saddened to hear that you were not impressed with our signature, California Dreaming salad. I wanted to reach out and let you know that we value your comments and hope that you will give us another chance in the future to wow you with our food as much as we did with the quality of service. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  7. Steve

    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to this California Dreaming many times and the food has been excellent. This time not so much. Will continue to go there with hope this was just an off night.
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded 7 days ago
    We appreciate your honest feedback, Steve. I understand the frustration with the inconsistency and we truly appreciate that you are willing to give us another chance. Please reach out to one of our managers upon your next visit so we can assist in compensating you for your disappointing experience. We look forward to seeing you soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  8. MB123

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Staff was overwhelmed which isn’t their fault but management should have stepped in. Our server was almost nonexistent. No silverware when food was delivered food was not good quality for the price. Extremely dark inside. Won’t go back
    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on March 16, 2025
    Thank you for taking your time to bring this to our attention. I truly apologize. Your experience sounds like a very frustrating one. We pride ourselves in providing excellent service for each guest and we seemed to miss during your visit. Making our guests feel welcome and well cared for is one of our highest priorities along with the atmosphere and value and quality of our food. I will be sure to pass your comments along to our staff and management and would like to get in touch with you to talk this through. Please email me at rbarfield@californiadreaming.rest so we can discuss your visit further. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255

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  9. Mike VIP

    Charleston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, had the tuna poke bowl, with croissants of course…amazing. Terrific service from entire staff, manger checked in several times. And a great Moscow mule.

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  10. Mike

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, as well as the service, food, and atmosphere as well, we love some California dreaming, can’t go wrong, bring your friends to

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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 1065 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

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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