California Dreaming
401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
803-254-6767
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5 days ago
Provided by YP.comExcellent quality and ambiance...It was all extremely tasty. Pleasant, attentive staff. Loved it!
Food and service is too good. And The place was super clean which is always a plus. also ambiance is superb.
05/13/18
Provided by YP.comHow dare you make me wait 1 hr and 45 minutes and no food and can't find anyone to help me. My server seemed to have disappeared. I'm so hangry!!!!!!
05/19/14
Provided by YPmobileAtmosphere is very cool, food was decent but not over the top.
03/03/12
Provided by YP.comyou gotta eat here. most professional servers and managers in the world. The food is great but only half of the whole experience. Being in customer service myself makes me appreciate it in other businesses and these people are after my heart!
11/16/09
Provided by YP.comI've never had a bad meal here. The best salad anywhere, followed by excellent prime rib, steaks, and sandwiches. Chicken fingers are awesome!
11/04/08
Provided by YP.comThis resturant has a story. It used to be a train station back when people traveled frequently by trains. The decor on the out and inside of the building is the proof. It still looks like a train station. However the food is well known by everyone in Columbia as being one of the " must eat" places. For anyone who enjoys and occasional spirit, the strawbeery Daquri is absolutely amazing and I don't even really care for daquri's.Once seated there is a large assortment of appetizers and entrees that may be picked from. My personal fav is Salmon salad with the House Dressing. It is amazing!! There is a new salad called a veggie salad, wow!! The steaks are said to be nothing short of wonderful. The Barbeque nacho appetizers are huge and enough for a meal alone. This is a resturant that needs to be dinned in more than once for sure. A bit upscale but nothing overly fancy.
04/07/08
Provided by YP.comThe food is OK... used to be better. And the size has come down for the money but it is OK.
01/15/08
This former train station retains much of the atmosphere and grace of its previous life. The menu selection offers good variety. Parking is somewhat modest for the capacity, so car pooling is recommended. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. The reservation process is informal and delays in seating are frequent. However, once youve managed to find a parking place and make it to the table, the experience is quite rewarding.
11/26/07
Provided by YP.comDelicious food and nice atmosphere. Enjoy eating here.
I went to this restaurant for the first time on prom night, and then again the next year on prom night. Every time I go there it is a wonderful experience.
- General Info
- Founded in 1984, California Dreaming is a restaurant and bar. It is operated by CentraArchy, a restaurant management company. It offers prime and baby back rib, broiled steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Its menu also features chicken parmesan, blackened chicken pasta, chicken strips platter, and marinated, barbecue and knob hill chicken specialties. California Dreaming offers side dishes, such as creamed spinach, steamed mixed vegetables, redskin mashed potatoes, french fries and baked potatoes. The restaurant maintains a location in Columbia, S.C. Apart from California Dreaming, CentraArchy operates New York Prime, Fiesta del Burro Loco, Frank Manzetti s Tavern, Gulfstream Caf , Joey D s Oakroom, Carolina Roadhouse and The Tavern at Phipps restaurants.
- Hours
- Regular Hours
Mon - Thu: Fri - Sat: Sun: - Categories
- Restaurant Menus, American Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Steak Houses
- Payment Options
- Price Range
- $$
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Columbia, University of South Carolina
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- Other Information
Parking: Lot, Free
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Cuisines: American
Wi-Fi: Free
Alcohol: Full Bar
Attire: Casual
Takes Reservations: No
Outdoor Seating: No
Price Range : Average
Pets Allowed: No