Charleston, SC

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.

1 Ashley Point Dr
Charleston, SC 29407
Directions

843.766.1644 Order Now

Reserve

Hours

Catering | Curbside to-go

Thanksgiving Dinner: 10:30am-8pm | Christmas Eve: 12pm-6pm | Christmas Day: CLOSED | New Year's Eve: 4pm-9pm | New Year's Day: 4pm-9pm

DINE

DINE

  • Apps

    • She Crab Soup 9.95

      A rich and creamy Charleston classic

    • Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp

      Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce

      1/2lb11.95
      1lb18.95

    • Fried Crab Claws 17.95

      Served with spicy cocktail sauce. Limited availability

    • Garlic Shrimp 15.95

      Lemon, chili flake, romano cheese

    • Calamari 14.95

      Lightly breaded, with marinara

    • Seafood Nachos 17.95

      Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill

    • Oysters Rockefeller (4) 16.95

      Spinach, romano, bacon

    • Nashville Hot Wings 14.95

      Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip

    • Our Famous Croissants (5) 7.95

      Topped with honey-butter

    • Baked Potato Soup 7.95

      Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, ham and bacon

  • Entrees

    • The Ashley 23.95

      Broiled chicken breast, blackened shrimp, lobster cream sauce, served with a side

    • Roasted Salmon 25.95

      Encrusted with rosemary and thyme, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie

    • Blackened Chicken Pasta 19.95

      Alfredo, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese

    • Chicken Tenders Platter 17.95

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made honey BBQ sauce and french fries

    • Crispy Shrimp Tacos (3) 15.95

      Jicama slaw, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, queso fresco

  • Low Country Favorites

    Add a house or caesar salad +$5.95

    • Firecracker Tuna 32.95

      Thai glaze, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie

    • Crab Cakes 34.95

      Jumbo lump, mustard sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie

    • Featured Fish 35.95

      Lemon butter, with crispy cajun shrimp

    • Charleston Seafood Pasta 23.95

      Sautéed shrimp, mussels, garlic cream, white wine, romano

    • Shrimp + Grits 23.95

      Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, Adluh Mills grits

  • Fried Seafood Platters

    • Fried Seafood Platters

      Served with french fries

      Shrimp21.95
      Oysters25.95
      Flounder23.95
      All Three27.95

  • Salads

    • California Dreaming 14.95

      Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing

    • Roasted Salmon or Chicken

      Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

      Roasted Salmon18.95
      Chicken16.95

    • Caesar

      Crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons

      Chicken or Fried Shrimp15.95
      Fried Oysters17.95

  • Steaks, Chops + Ribs

    Aged USDA Choice | Served with a house or caesar salad and side item. Rare - cold red center | Medium Rare - warm red center | Medium - hot red center | Medium Well - hot pink center | Well Done - brown center. Add broiled or fried shrimp to any steak +$7.95

    • Pork Chop 26.95

      16oz. double bone, frenched chop, peach jalapeno jam

    • Prime Rib*

      10oz., slow-cooked and sliced to order. Saturday & Sunday after 4pm (limited availablity)

      A.Q. 

    • New York Strip* 35.95

      14oz. center cut, garlic butter

    • Surf + Turf* 34.95

      10oz. ribeye topped with grilled garlic shrimp

    • Ribeye* 35.95

      14oz. hand cut with cajun butter

    • Filet Mignon* 37.95

      8oz. barrel cut

    • Marinated Sirloin* 26.95

      10oz. CAB sirloin marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices

    • Baby Back Ribs

      Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item

      One Rack23.95
      Two Racks31.95

  • Sandwiches & Burgers

    Served with french fries

    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich 14.95

      Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo

    • New Orleans Po'boy

      Lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread

      Fried Shrimp16.95
      Fried Oysters18.95

    • Steak Burger* 17.95

      10 oz., shredded lettuce, pickles, red onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, our signature sauce

    • Blackened Mahi Sandwich 17.95

      Toasted brioche, lemon, arugula, ripe tomato, curry mayonnaise, homemade pickles

  • Sides

    • French Fries 5.95

    • Seasonal Veggie 5.95

    • Mashed Potatoes 5.95

    • Creamy Cole Slaw 5.95

    • Baked Potato 6.95

  • Desserts

    • Chocolate Brownie 7.95

    • Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95

    • Croissant Bread Pudding 7.95

    • Cheesecake 9.95

Gluten free - prepared in a fryer with wheat ingredients. *Denotes cooked to order | consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

DRINK

  • Cocktails

    • Winter Sangria 8.95

      Traditional red with cranberry and cinnamon

    • Maple Bourbon Smash 12.95

      Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, maple syrup, orange & lemon juice, bitters

    • Espresso Martini 11.95

      Mr. Black Coffee liqueur, Absolut vodka, Java House

    • Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 13.95

      Maker's Mark "Living the Dream"

    • Sugar Cookie Martini 10.95

      Baileys, Absolut Vanilla vodka, Amaretto

    • Pear Spritz 10.95

      Aperol, pear, cinnamon, prosecco

    • Cherry Limeade Spiked Soda 9.95

      Topo Chico, Skyy vodka, lime, simple, cherries

    • Blue Hawaiian 10.95

      Parrot Bay rum, pineapple, sweet & sour, blue curacao

  • Frozen Drinks

    $9.95

    • Cali Crush

      Skyy vodka, OJ, Grand Marnier

    • Margarita

      Lunazul tequila

  • Zero Proof

    • Coconut Faux-Jito 9.95

      Non-Alcoholic, Seedlip Spice 94, Coco Lopez, pineapple, lime, mint

    • Pineapple Spritz 9.95

      Non-Alcoholic, Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, lime, grenadine, cherry

  • Margarita's

    $10.95

    • Classic

      Lunazul tequila, agave, lime

    • Hibiscus

      Lunazul tequila, hibiscus, simple, lime, agave

    • Ancho Chili

      Ancho Reyes Chili liqueur, Lunazul tequila, agave, lime

    • Apple Cider

      Espolon tequila, Grand Marnier, apple cider, cinnamon

  • Spirits

    • Bourbon/Whiskey

      • Angel's Envy 12.95

      • Baby Jane 15.95

      • Blanton's 18.95

      • Booker's 26.95

      • Buffalo Trace 9.95

      • Bulleit Rye 8.95

      • Eagle Rare 10yr 15.95

      • Elijah Craig 10.95

      • Jefferson's Ocean 15.95

      • Maker's Mark "Living the Dream" 13.95

      • Michter's Rye 13.95

      • Old Forrester 1924 25.95

      • Old Pepper 11.95

      • Peerless Rye 20.95

      • Peg Leg Porker 9.95

      • Redwood Empire 12.95

    • Tequila

      • Casamigos Reposado 12.95

      • Codigo 1530 Rosa 12.95

      • Don Julio 1942 25.95

      • El Tesoro Añejo 12.95

      • Espolon Blanco 9.95

      • Herradura Reposado 10.95

      • Partida Añejo 12.95

      • Tequila Ocho Plata 12.95

    • Beer

      • On Tap

        • Blue Moon 6.25

        • Creature Comforts 6.95

        • Michelob Ultra 5.95

        • Miller Lite 5.95

        • Southern Hops Blackwater Porter 6.95

        • Westbrook 6.95

      • Bottles/Cans

        • Austin Eastciders 4.95

        • Bud Light 4.95

        • Coors Light 4.95

        • Corona 5.25

        • Miller High Life Pony 3.95

        • Nutrl Seltzer 6.25

        • PBR 3.95

        • NA Athletic Upside Dawn 4.25

        • Not Beer Sparkling Water 5.95

      Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

      WINE

      • Whites

        • Chardonnay, EOS, California 7.95

        • Chardonnay, Stoller, Oregon 9.95

        • Chardonnay, Buehler, Russian River 11.95

        • Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, California 55.00

        • Moscato, Seven Daughters, Italy 8.95

        • Moscato Rosé, Innocent Bystander, Australia 7.95

        • Pinot Grigio, Lunardi, Italy 7.95

        • Prosecco, Riondo, Italy 8.95

        • Riesling, Loosen Bros. "Dr L" Mosel, Germany 7.95

        • Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau River, New Zealand 8.95

        • Sauvignon Blanc, Jax, California 10.95

        • Sparkling Wine, Poema, Cava 7.95

      • Reds

        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton 1895, Mendoza 7.95

        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Leese-Fitch, California 8.95

        • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Federalist, California 11.95

        • Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Sonoma, California 49.00

        • Malbec, Alta Vista "Vive", Argentina 7.95

        • Merlot, Spellbound, California 8.95

        • Pinot Noir, Elouan, Oregon 9.95

        • Pinot Noir, Fowles Wine, Australia 11.95

        • Pinot Noir Rosé, Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany 7.95

        • Red Blend, Rebellious, California 9.95

        • Red Blend, Conundrum, California 42.00

        • Red Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino 9.95

      Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

      KIDS

      • Kids Menu

        Served with fries and a beverage.

        • Chicken Strips 6.95

        • Cheeseburger 6.95

        • Fried Shrimp 6.95

        • Chicken Wings 6.95

        • Grilled Cheese 6.95

        • Fettuccine Alfredo 6.95

          (no side)

      Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

      DESSERT

      • Desserts

        • Chocolate Brownie 7.95

        • Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95

        • Croissant Bread Pudding 7.95

        • Cheesecake 9.95

      Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

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