California Dreaming is a sit-down restaurant specializing in salads, sandwiches, steaks, and seafood, providing a wide array of lunch and dinner options.
Diners looking to enjoy a healthy menu with an airy, relaxed California vibe will certainly be drawn to this innovative chain.
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Appetizers | ||
| Onion Ring Loaf | a loaf of hand breaded and fried onion rings served with dipping sauce. | $7.95 |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp | nine large shrimp steamed to order with spicy cocktail sauce. | $8.95 |
| Chicken Strips | marinated chicken tenderloins battered and fried to order, served with homemade strip sauce. | $8.95 |
| Baked Potato Soup | hearty creamy potato soup topped with scallions, cheese, ham and bacon. | $4.95 |
| She Crab Soup | a rich and creamy charleston classic, splashed with sherry upon request. | $5.95 |
| Southwest Chicken Quesadilla | spicy chicken, mixed cheese, scallions, bacon and ham in a crisp flour tortilla, sliced jalapenos upon request. | $8.95 |
| Tijuana Chicken Wings | marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, served with danish blue cheese. | $9.95 |
| Fried Crab Claws | blue crab claws breaded to order, served with spicy cocktail sauce. | $11.95 |
| Basket of Croissants | five freshly baked croissants topped with honey-butter. | $5.95 |
| Bowl of Chili | seasoned choice ground beef, beans and tomatoes topped with cheese, scallions and sour cream, served with corn tortilla chips. | $6.50 |
| Tray of Croissants | $18.00 | |
| She Crab Soup (32oz.) | $20.00 | |
| Baked Potato Soup (32oz.) | $16.00 | |
| Chili | 32oz. - served with corn tortilla chips | $17.00 |
| Spinach Dip | 32oz. - served with corn tortilla chips | $15.00 |
| Tijuana Chicken Wings | served with ranch or bleu cheese dip | $30.00 - $75.00 |
| Chicken Strips | $32.00 - $70.00 | |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp | $45.00 | |
| Our Famous Nachos | ||
| Creamed Spinach | homemade creamed spinach and cheese sauce topped with romano cheese. | $8.95 |
| Seafood | spicy shrimp, fresh salmon, cheese sauce, lobster cream sauce with dill, capers and chopped red onions. | $11.95 |
| Barbecue Chicken | smoky barbecue chicken, chopped red onions and cheese sauce. | $10.95 |
| Traditional | chili, cheddar, jack cheese, tomatoes, cheese sauce, jalapenos and sour cream. | $8.95 |
| Entree Salads | ||
| Served with Homemade Dressing and a Freshly Baked Honey-Butter Croissant. Bleu Cheese | Thousand Island | Almost No-fat Balsamic Vinaigrette | Ranch | House (Hot Bacon & Honey Mustard) | ||
| California Dreaming Salad | mixed greens, shredded ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds topped with warm hormel ham and bacon. | $10.95 |
| Broiled Breast of Chicken Salad | mixed greens, hearts of palm, fresh mushrooms, scallions, chopped tomatoes with a broiled, marinated chicken breast. | $12.95 |
| Broiled Salmon Salad | mixed greens, hearts of palm, fresh mushrooms, scallions and chopped tomatoes. | $12.95 |
| Steak Salad | served over spinach with tomatoes, eggs, hormel ham and bacon, almonds, red onions, blue cheese crumbles and hot bacon dressing. | $15.95 |
| Caesar Salad | crisp romaine with romano cheese and croutons. | $12.95 - $13.95 |
| Hot Vegetable Salad | green and red peppers, green beans, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and garlic sauteed in white wine and a hint of butter served warm over mixed greens, hearts of palm, tomatoes and scallions, topped wit | $9.95 |
| Our Special House Salad | mixed greens, chopped eggs, almonds, tomatoes, hormel ham and bacon. | $5.95 |
| Special House Salad & Baked Potato Soup | $1.00 - $10.95 | |
| California Dreaming Salad | Mixed greens, shredded ham and turkey, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds topped with warm Hormel® ham and bacon. | $10.95 |
| Broiled Breast of Chicken Salad | Mixed greens, hearts of palm, fresh mushrooms, scallions, chopped tomatoes with a broiled, marinated chicken breast. | $12.95 |
| Steak Salad* | Served over spinach with tomatoes, eggs, Hormel® ham and bacon, almonds, red onions and blue cheese crumbles | $15.95 |
| Broiled Salmon Salad | Mixed greens, hearts of palm, fresh mushrooms, scallions and chopped tomatoes. | $12.95 |
| Our Special House Salad | Mixed greens, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds, Hormel® ham and bacon. | $5.95 |
| Hot Vegetable Salad | Green and red peppers, green beans, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and garlic sautéed in white wine and a hint of butter served warm over mixed greens, hearts of palm, tomatoes and scallions, topped wit | $9.95 |
| Sandwiches | ||
| Served with French Fries | ||
| Chicken Sandwich | broiled, marinated chicken breast topped with jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on toasted french bread. | $9.95 |
| Shrimp B.L.T. Wrap | spicy shrimp, diced tomatoes, bacon, romano cheese and romaine tossed with caesar dressing and wrapped in a spinach tortilla. | $10.95 |
| Chicken Chipotle Wrap | blackened chicken, red onions, lettuce, bell peppers and chipotle mayonnaise wrapped in a southwestem tortilla. | $9.95 |
| New Orleans Po' Boy | flounder, fried shrimp or oysters with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on toasted french bread. | $12.95 |
| Club Sandwich | thinly sliced turkey, hormel ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on toast. | $9.95 |
| BBQ Pork Sandwich | Slow-roasted pulled pork BBQ, served on toasted brioche | $11.95 |
| American Burger* | lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles. | $9.95 |
| Barbecue Bacon Cheeseburger* | sweet barbecue sauce, bacon, jack cheese lettuce tomato and pickles. | $10.95 |
| Turkey Burger | lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles. | $9.95 |
| Sliced Prime Rib Sandwich | thin slices of prime rib dipped in au jus, topped with monterey jack cheese on toasted french bread with a side of au jus. | $14.95 |
| Steak Sandwich* | Broiled USDA Choice steak topped with jack cheese, served with lettuce and tomato on toasted French bread. | $14.95 |
| Seafood | ||
| Served with our Special House Salad | ||
| Fried Flounder | large fillets, battered to order, served with french fries. | $18.95 |
| Oven Roasted Salmon | encrusted with rosemary and thyme, served with your choice of side item. | $21.95 |
| Fried Shrimp Platter | battered to order large shrimp served with french fries. | $19.95 |
| Fried Seafood Platter | large shrimp, Atlantic oysters and flounder, served with french fries. | $23.95 |
| Featured Fish of the Day | prepard broiled, blackened or fried, served with a side item | $ |
| Steaks & Ribs | ||
| Served with our special house salad and your choice of side item. Add six fried shrimp +3.95. Our steaks are USDA CHOICE, aged a minimum of 30 days and seared at 1800 degrees. | ||
| Marinated Sirloin* | 10 oz. sirloin steak marinated for 48 hours in fruit juices, fresh garlic, soy sauce and spices. | $19.95 |
| Ribeye* | 12 oz. hand cut. | $23.95 |
| New York Strip* | 14 oz. center cut. | $26.95 |
| Filet Mignon* | 8 oz. barrel cut. our most popular steak. | $29.95 |
| Baby Back Ribs | danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with the classic charred exterior, basted with sweet barbecue sauce. | $25.95 |
| House Special Prime Rib | slow-cooked and sliced to order. served daily after 4pm and all day on Sunday. | $27.95 |
| Pasta | ||
| Add our Special House Salad $3.95 | ||
| Chicken Palermo | sauteed chicken, chicken sausage and mushrooms finished with marsala alfredo sauce over penne pasta. | $14.95 |
| Four Cheese Ravioli | parmesan, fontina, romano and ricotta ravioli in a marsala cream sauce. | $13.95 |
| Chicken Sausage Pomodoro | chicken sausage and roasted chicken tossed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms spinach and bell peppers in our seasoned tomato sauce over penne pasta. | $14.95 |
| Shrimp San Francisco | large shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, garlic, white wine and butter served over linguine topped with romano cheese. | $16.95 |
| Blackened Chicken Pasta | blackened chicken, served over penne alfredo. | $14.95 |
| Chicken | ||
| Add our Special House Salad $3.95 | ||
| Knob Hill Chicken | our giant marinated chicken topped with ham and monterey jack cheese. | $14.95 |
| Chicken Parmesan | coated with Italian bread crumbs and romano cheese, sauteed and topped with marinara and mozzarella, served with linguine. | $15.95 |
| Barbecue Chicken | giant 12 oz. double breast of chicken basted with sweet barbecue sauce. | $13.95 |
| Chicken Strips Platter | marinated chicken tenderloins battered and fried to order, served with homemade strip sauce. | $15.95 |
| Side Items | ||
| Creamed Spinach | ||
| Vegetable | ||
| Linguine Alfredo or Marinara | ||
| Redskin Mashed Potatoes | ||
| French Fries | ||
| Baked Potato | ||
| Creamed Spinach | $15.00 | |
| Penne (Alfredo or Marinara) | $15.00 | |
| Redskin Mashed Potatoes | $15.00 | |
| Green Beans | $15.00 | |
| Appetizer | ||
| Creamed Spinach Nachos** | Homemade creamed spinach and cheese sauce topped with romano cheese. | $8.95 |
| Barbecue Chicken Nachos** | Smoky barbecue chicken, chopped red onions and cheese sauce. | $10.95 |
| Tijuana Chicken Wings** | Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, served with Danish bleu cheese. | $9.95 |
| Peel & Eat Shrimp | Nine large shrimp steamed to order with spicy cocktail sauce. | $8.95 |
| Entrees | ||
| Served with your choice of side: Creamed Spinach · Vegetable · French Fries · Baked Potato (after 4 pm) | ||
| Oven Roasted Salmon | Encrusted with rosemary and thyme, served with our special house salad. | $21.95 |
| Featured Fish of the Day | Prepared broiled or blackened, served with our special house salad. | $ |
| Knob Hill Chicken | Our giant marinated chicken topped with ham and Monterey jack cheese. | $14.95 |
| Barbecue Chicken | Giant 12oz. double breast of chicken basted with sweet barbecue sauce. | $13.95 |
| New York Strip* | 14oz. center cut, served with our special house salad. | $26.95 |
| Filet Mignon* | 8oz. center cut, served with our special house salad. | $29.95 |
| Marinated Sirloin* | 10oz. sirloin steak marinated for 48 hours in fruit juices, fresh garlic, soy sauce and spices, served with our special house salad. | $23.95 |
| Ribeye* | 12oz. hand cut. | $23.95 |
| Baby Back Rib | Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with the classic charred exterior, basted with sweet barbecue sauce, served with our special house salad. | $19.95 - $25.95 |
| House Special Prime Rib | Slow-cooked and sliced to order, served with our special house salad. Served daily after 4pm and all day on Sundays. | $19.95 - $27.95 |
| Club Sandwich Platter | thin sliced turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar cheese & monterey jack cheese with lettuce, tomato & mayo | $55.00 |
| California Dreaming Wraps | an assortment of chicken chipotle & shrimp b.l.t. | $55.00 |
| Chicken Sandwich | broiled, marinated chicken breast topped with jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard | $55.00 |
| Bbq Pork Sandwich | slow-roasted pulled pork bbq | $55.00 |
| Marinated or Barbecue Chicken | chicken breasts marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce & spices | $60.00 |
| Knob Hill Chicken | marinated, chicken breasts layered with ham & monterey jack cheese | $65.00 |
| Chicken Parmesan | chicken parmesan. skinless breasts dipped in italian bread crumbs & romano cheese, sauteed and topped with mozzarella & marinara sauce | $85.00 |
| Shrimp San Francisco | shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, garlic & white wine over linguine with romano cheese | $95.00 |
| Blackened Chicken Pasta | blackened chicken breast sliced & served over penne with alfredo | $85.00 |
| Chicken Palermo | sautéed chicken, chicken sausage and mushrooms finished with marsala alfredo sauce over penne pasta | $85.00 |
| Chicken Sausage Pomodoro | chicken sausage and roasted chicken tossed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and bell peppers in our seasoned tomato sauce over penne pasta | $85.00 |
| Four Cheese Ravioli | parmesan, fontina, romano and ricotta ravioli in a marsala cream sauce | $85.00 |
| Fried Seafood Platter | battered to order with your choice of shrimp or flounder | $95.00 |
| Baby Back Ribs | danish full-flavored baby backs with the classic charred exterior, topped with barbecue sauce | $85.00 |
| Bbq Feast | baby back ribs, bbq chicken and pulled pork bbq, served with slider buns and choice of side item | $10.00 |
| Slow-Cooked Prime Rib Au Jus | $13.00 | |
| Sides | ||
| Creamed Spinach | ||
| Vegetable** | ||
| French Fries** | ||
| Baked Potato | ||
| Desserts | ||
| Apple Walnut Cinnamon Pie | served hot with vanilla ice cream | $5.75 |
| Key Lime Pie | sweet, tart and creamy pie with a graham cracker crust | $6.50 |
| New York Cheesecake | the real thing from carnegie deli | $6.95 |
| Chocolate Brownie | rich warm brownie topped with a hershey'sTM bar, served with vanilla ice cream | $5.95 |
| Floats | soft drinks and ice cream | $3.50 |
| Milkshakes | chocolate, vanilla and strawberry | $4.50 |
| Reese's Dream Cup | frangelico, chocolate syrup and reese's peanut butter cups blended with vanilla ice cream | $6.50 |
| Pina Colada | a blend of rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice with ice cream | $5.50 |
| Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri | rum blended with strawberries and lime juice | $4.95 |
| Dessert Martinis | ||
| 5.95 | ||
| Tiramisu | pinnacle whipped vodka, kahlua and cream | |
| S'more | pinnacle marshmallow vodka, godiva chocolate and cream | |
| Chocolate Covered Cherries | pinnacle whipped vodka, grey goose cherry noir vodka, dark creme de cacao with a splash of grenadine | |
| Peanut Butter Cup | pinnacle whipped vodka, frangelico and reese's peanut butter cups | |
| Caramel Macchiato | pinnacle double espresso vodka, godiva chocolate and kahlua | |
History
Centraarchy Restaurants owns and operates California Dreaming. The group opened their first location in Columbia, South Carolina in 1984, and now runs eight unique restaurant chains.
There are nine California Dreaming Restaurants located across the American Southeast, each situated in an especially scenic or historic location in their respective city.
Review
One way the chain sets itself apart is by providing diners with great views. Whether it’s overlooking a coastal panorama or a historic railroad station, you’ll be dining in style.
The food is made from scratch daily and includes a variety of hearty yet health-conscious options. The attention to detail shows – each salad is even served in a chilled bowl!
In addition to their entrée salads, the chain’s seafood is top-notch. For lunch, consider the shrimp B.L.T. wrap or the excellent chicken sandwich.
I recommend calling ahead or making a reservation on the website to avoid long wait times on nights and weekends.