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

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DINE

DINE

  • Apps

    • She Crab Soup 9.95

      A rich and creamy Charleston classic

      9.95
    • Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp

      Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce

      1/2lb12.95
      1lb19.95
    • Fried Crab Claws 17.95

      Served with spicy cocktail sauce. Limited availability

      17.95
    • Seafood Nachos 17.95

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

      17.95
    • Calamari 15.95

      Lightly breaded, with marinara

      15.95
    • Oysters Rockefeller (4) 16.95

      Spinach, romano, bacon

      16.95
    • Nashville Hot Wings 15.95

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

      15.95
    • Our Famous Croissants (5) 7.95

      Topped with honey-butter

      7.95
    • Baked Potato Soup 8.95

      Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, ham and bacon

      8.95
  • Entrees

    • The Ashley 23.95

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

      23.95
    • Roasted Salmon 26.95

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

      26.95
    • Blackened Chicken Pasta 19.95

      Alfredo, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese

      19.95
    • Chicken Tenders Platter 17.95

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

      17.95
    • Crispy Shrimp Tacos (3) 16.95

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

      16.95
  • Low Country Favorites

    Add a house or caesar salad +$5.95

    • Firecracker Tuna* 32.95

      Thai glaze, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie

      32.95
    • Crab Cakes 34.95

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

      34.95
    • Featured Fish

      Served with a side item

      A.Q. 
    • Charleston Seafood Pasta 23.95

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

      23.95
    • Shrimp + Grits 23.95

      Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, Adluh Mills grits

      23.95
  • Fried Seafood Platters

    • Fried Seafood Platters

      Served with french fries

      Shrimp21.95
      Oysters25.95
      Flounder23.95
      All Three28.95
  • Salads

    • California Dreaming 15.95

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

      15.95
    • 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

      26.95
    • New York Strip* 35.95

      14oz. center cut, garlic butter

      35.95
    • Surf + Turf* 34.95

      10oz. ribeye topped with grilled garlic shrimp

      34.95
    • Ribeye* 37.95

      14oz. hand cut with cajun butter

      37.95
    • Filet Mignon* 38.95

      8oz. barrel cut

      38.95
    • Marinated Sirloin* 26.95

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

      26.95
    • 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 15.95

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

      15.95
    • 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

      17.95
    • Blackened Mahi Sandwich 17.95

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

      17.95
  • Sides

    • French Fries 5.95

      5.95
    • Seasonal Veggie 5.95

      5.95
    • Mashed Potatoes 5.95

      5.95
    • Creamy Cole Slaw 5.95

      5.95
    • Baked Potato 6.95

      6.95
  • Desserts

    • Chocolate Brownie 8.95

      8.95
    • Apple Walnut Cobbler 9.95

      9.95
    • Croissant Bread Pudding 8.95

      8.95
    • Cheesecake 9.95

      9.95

DRINK

  • Cocktails

    • Margaritas

      Pouring: Lunazul tequila

      • Classic 10.95

        Agave, lime

        10.95
      • Hibiscus 10.95

        Hibiscus, simple, agave, lime

        10.95
      • Smoky Peach 10.95

        Ilegal mezcal, peach, agave, lime

        10.95
      • Pineapple Jalapeño 10.95

        Pineapple, jalapeño, lime, triple sec

        10.95
      • Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 13.95

        Maker's Mark "Living the Dream"

        13.95
      • Cucumber Mint Smash 13.95

        Grey Goose vodka, fresh mint and cucumber, lime, ginger beer

        13.95
      • Blueberry Gin Smash 11.95

        Hat Trick gin, fresh blueberries, lemon, sugar

        11.95
      • Sunset Paloma 12.95

        Espolon Blanco tequila, Apple, ginger, lime juice, grapefruit soda

        12.95
    • Martinis

      • Strawberry Rose 13.95

        Tito's vodka, rose syrup, Chambord, fresh strawberries

        13.95
      • Beach Bliss 11.95

        Skyy vodka, peach schnapps, grapefruit, orange juice

        11.95
      • Freezer Door Vesper 12.95

        Ford's gin, Stripped Pig vodka, Lillet Blanc

        12.95
      • Hoodoo Espresso 12.95

        Cathead vodka, fair trade coffee, demerara sugar

        12.95
    • Frozen Drinks

      • Cali Crush 10.95

        Parrot Bay Coconut rum, blue curacao, pineapple, house sour

        10.95
      • Mojito 10.95

        Bacardi rum, mint, lime, sugar

        10.95
    • Zero Proof

      • Coconut Faux-Jito 9.95

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

        9.95
      • Pineapple Spritz 9.95

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

        9.95
    • Spirits

      • Bourbon / Whiskey

        • Baby Jane 15.95

          15.95
        • Blanton's 18.95

          18.95
        • Booker's 26.95

          26.95
        • Buffalo Trace 9.95

          9.95
        • Bulleit Rye 8.95

          8.95
        • Eagle Rare 10yr 15.95

          15.95
        • Michter's Rye 13.95

          13.95
        • Old Forrester 1924 25.95

          25.95
        • Old Pepper 11.95

          11.95
        • Old Soul Tintype Series #1 25.95

          25.95
        • Peerless Rye 20.95

          20.95
        • Peg Leg Porker 9.95

          9.95
        • Redwood Empire 12.95

          12.95
        • Smoke Wagon BIB Rye 16.95

          16.95
        • Traveller 13.95

          13.95
        • Widow Jane Decadence 18.95

          18.95
      • Tequila

        • 400 Conejos Mezcal 11.95

          11.95
        • Casamigos Reposado 14.95

          14.95
        • Don Julio 1942 25.95

          25.95
        • El Tesoro Añejo 13.95

          13.95
        • Espolon Blanco 10.95

          10.95
        • Herradura Reposado 11.95

          11.95
        • Lalo Blanco 12.95

          12.95
        • Partida Añejo 15.95

          15.95
        • Tequila Ocho Plata 12.95

          12.95
      • Beer

        • On Tap

          • Blue Moon 6.25

            6.25
          • Creature Comforts 6.95

            6.95
          • Michelob Ultra 5.95

            5.95
          • Miller Lite 5.95

            5.95
          • Modelo Especial 6.25

            6.25
          • Narragansett 5.95

            5.95
          • Southern Hops Blackwater Porter 6.95

            6.95
        • Bottles / Cans

          • Austin Eastciders 4.95

            4.95
          • Bud Light 5.25

            5.25
          • Coors Banquet 5.95

            5.95
          • Coors Light 5.25

            5.25
          • Corona 5.25

            5.25
          • Miller High Life Pony 3.95

            3.95
          • PBR 3.95

            3.95
          • White Claw 6.95

            6.95
          • NA Athletic Upside Dawn 4.95

            4.95

        WINE

        • Whites

          • Chardonnay, EOS, California 7.95

            7.95
            30.00
          • Chardonnay, Diora, Monterey 9.95

            9.95
            39.00
          • Chardonnay, Buehler, Russian River 11.95

            11.95
            45.00
          • Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, California 55.00

            55.00
          • Moscato, Seven Daughters, Italy 8.95

            8.95
            35.00
          • Moscato Rosé, Risata, Italy 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
          • Pinot Grigio, Lunardi, Italy 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
          • Prosecco, Riondo, Italy 8.95

            8.95
            34.00
          • Riesling, Loosen Bros. "Dr L" Mosel, Germany 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
          • Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau River, New Zealand 8.95

            8.95
            34.00
          • Sauvignon Blanc, Jax, California 10.95

            10.95
            41.00
          • Sparkling Wine, Poema, Cava 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
        • Reds

          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Firestone, Paso Robles 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Leese-Fitch, California 8.95

            8.95
            34.00
          • Cabernet Sauvignon, The Federalist, California 11.95

            11.95
            43.00
          • Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Sonoma, California 49.00

            49.00
          • Malbec, Alta Vista "Vive", Argentina 7.95

            7.95
            31.00
          • Merlot, Spellbound, California 8.95

            8.95
            34.00
          • Pinot Noir, Elouan, Oregon 9.95

            9.95
            39.00
          • Pinot Noir, Fowles Wine, Australia 11.95

            11.95
            45.00
          • Pinot Noir Rosé, Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany 7.95

            7.95
            30.00
          • Red Blend, Clos de los Siete, Argentina 9.95

            9.95
            39.00
          • Red Blend, Conundrum, California 42.00

            42.00
          • Red Zinfandel, Seghesio Family Vineyards, California 10.95

            10.95
            42.00

        KIDS

        • Kids Menu

          Served with fries and a beverage.

          • Chicken Strips 6.95

            6.95
          • Cheeseburger 6.95

            6.95
          • Fried Shrimp 6.95

            6.95
          • Chicken Wings 6.95

            6.95
          • Grilled Cheese 6.95

            6.95
          • Fettuccine Alfredo 6.95

            (no side)

            6.95

        DESSERT

        • Desserts

          • Chocolate Brownie 7.95

            7.95
          • Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95

            8.95
          • Croissant Bread Pudding 7.95

            7.95
          • Cheesecake 9.95

            9.95

        ASHLEY PATIO

        • Apps

          • She Crab Soup 9.95

            A rich and creamy Charleston classic

            9.95
          • Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp

            Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce. GF

            1/2 lb12.95
            1 lb19.95
          • Fried Crab Claws 17.95

            Served with spicy cocktail sauce. Limited availability

            17.95
          • Calamari 15.95

            Lightly breaded, with marinara

            15.95
          • Oysters Rockefeller (4) 16.95

            Spinach, romano, bacon

            16.95
          • Nashville Hot Wings 15.95

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

            15.95
          • Our Famous Croissants (5) 7.95

            Topped with honey-butter

            7.95
          • Baked Potato Soup 8.95

            Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, ham and bacon

            8.95
        • Entrees

          • Chicken Tenders Platter 17.95

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

            17.95
          • Crispy Shrimp Tacos (3) 16.95

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

            16.95
          • Shrimp + Grits 23.95

            Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, Adluh Mills grits

            23.95
          • Fried Seafood Platter 28.95

            Shrimp, oysters, and flounder, served with french fries.

            28.95
        • Salads

          • California Dreaming 15.95

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

            15.95
          • 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 + 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

          • Sandwiches & Burgers

            Served with french fries

            • Spicy Chicken Sandwich 15.95

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

              15.95
            • Steak Burger* 17.95

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

              17.95
            • Blackened Mahi Sandwich 17.95

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

              17.95
          • Sides

            • French Fries 5.95

              5.95
            • Seasonal Veggie 5.95

              5.95
            • Mashed Potatoes 5.95

              5.95
            • Creamy Cole Slaw 5.95

              5.95
            • Baked Potato 6.95

              6.95
          • Desserts

            • Chocolate Brownie 8.95

              8.95
            • Apple Walnut Cobbler 9.95

              9.95
            • Croissant Bread Pudding 8.95

              8.95
            • Cheesecake 9.95

              9.95
          • Cocktails

            • Margaritas

              Pouring: Lunazul tequila

              • Classic 10.95

                Agave, lime

                10.95
              • Hibiscus 10.95

                Hibiscus, simple, agave, lime

                10.95
              • Smoky Peach 10.95

                Ilegal mezcal, peach, agave, lime

                10.95
              • Pineapple Jalapeño 10.95

                Pineapple, jalapeño, lime, triple sec

                10.95
              • Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 13.95

                Maker's Mark "Living the Dream"

                13.95
              • Cucumber Mint Smash 13.95

                Grey Goose vodka, fresh mint and cucumber, lime, ginger beer

                13.95
              • Sunset Paloma 12.95

                Espolon Blanco tequila, Apple, ginger, lime juice, grapefruit soda

                12.95
            • Frozen Drinks

              • Cali Crush 10.95

                Parrot Bay Coconut rum, blue curacao, pineapple, house sour

                10.95
              • Mojito 10.95

                Bacardi rum, mint, lime, sugar

                10.95
            • Zero Proof

              • Coconut Faux-Jito 9.95

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

                9.95
              • Pineapple Spritz 9.95

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

                9.95
            • Wine

              • Whites

                • Chardonnay, EOS, California 7.95

                  7.95
                  30.00
                • Pinot Grigio, Lunardi, Italy 7.95

                  7.95
                  31.00
                • Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau River, New Zealand 8.95

                  8.95
                  34.00
              • Reds

                • Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton 1895, Mendoza 7.95

                  7.95
                  31.00
                • Malbec, Alta Vista "Vive", Argentina 7.95

                  7.95
                  31.00
                • Pinot Noir, Elouan, Oregon 9.95

                  9.95
                  39.00
              • Beer

                • On Tap

                  • Blue Moon 6.25

                    6.25
                  • Creature Comforts 6.95

                    6.95
                  • Michelob Ultra 5.95

                    5.95
                  • Modelo Especial 6.25

                    6.25
                • Bottles / Cans

                  • Austin Eastciders 4.95

                    4.95
                  • Bud Light 5.25

                    5.25
                  • Coors Banquet 5.95

                    5.95
                  • Coors Light 5.25

                    5.25
                  • Corona 5.25

                    5.25
                  • Miller High Life Pony 3.95

                    3.95
                  • PBR 3.95

                    3.95
                  • White Claw 6.95

                    6.95
                  • NA Athletic Upside Dawn 4.95

                    4.95

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