California Dreaming

Columbia, SC

Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside historic 1902 Union Station, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, California Dreaming has been a beloved part of the community since 1984. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the rail tracks from the inactive platform to the main terminal, creating a vibrant, inviting setting for our hearty, made-from-scratch menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with online ordering and curbside pickup available.

To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat up to 8 guests per table. We are unable to combine tables or seat separate parties together.

Reduce your wait by joining our Priority Waitlist, which places your name ahead of walk-in guests. While it is not a traditional reservation, a table is assigned as soon as one becomes available around your preferred time.

401 South Main St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Directions

803.254.6767 Order Now

Hours

Catering | Curbside to-go

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DESSERT

DINE

Apps
- She Crab Soup 9.95
  A rich and creamy Charleston classic
- Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp 10.95
  (9) Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce
- Fried Crab Claws 16.95
  Served with spicy cocktail sauce. Llimited availability
- BBQ Chicken Nachos 15.95
  Smoky BBQ sauce, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce
- Seafood Nachos 17.95
  Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill
- Nashville Hot Wings 15.95
  Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip
- Our Famous Croissants (5) 6.95
  Topped with honey-butter
- Baked Potato Soup 7.95
  Creamy soup, scallions, cheese, ham, bacon
Entrees
- Cali Bowl
  Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo. Choice of:
  Tuna Poke17.95
  Miso Salmon18.95
  Steak18.95
  Fried Chicken15.95
- Chicken Tenders Platter 17.95
  Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made honey BBQ sauce and french fries
- Blackened Chicken Pasta 17.95
  Alfredo, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese
- Knob Hill Chicken 18.95
  Topped with ham and monterey jack cheese, with side item
Seafood Favorites
- Miso Salmon 24.95
  Miso glazed, sweet soy, with side
- Shrimp San Francisco 17.95
  Mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, served over pasta, topped with romano cheese
- Carolina Trout 24.95
  Grilled with arugula and lemon
Fried Seafood Platters
- Shrimp 20.95
- Oysters 24.95
- Flounder 20.95
- All Three 26.95
  Served with french fries
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
  Salmon16.95
  Chicken15.95
- Caesar
  Crisp romaine, grated romano cheese, croutons
  Chicken or Fried Shrimp14.95
  Fried Oysters17.95
- Chicken Club 15.95
  Mixed greens, fried chicken strips, avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, house-made ranch dressing
Steaks, Chops + Ribs
Aged USDA Choice | Served with a house or caesar salad and side item
- Pork Chop 26.95
  16oz. double bone, frenched chop, peach jalapeno jam
- Marinated Sirloin 26.95
  10oz. sirloin marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices
- Steak + Shrimp 26.95
  Two 3oz. filet medallions, crispy fried shrimp
- Ribeye 37.95
  14oz. hand cut
- Filet Mignon 39.95
  8oz. barrel cut
- Baby Back Ribs
  Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item
  One Rack21.95
  Two Racks29.95
Tacos (3)
Served with side item
- Chicken 15.95
  Shredded lettuce, chipotle & cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, Monterey cheese
- Steak 17.95
  Cilantro cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, pickled onions, queso fresco
- Crispy Shrimp 16.95
  Jicama slaw, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, queso fresco
Sandwiches
Served with french fries
- American Burger 12.95
  Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and Duke's® mayo
- Veggie Burger 13.95
  House-made, pepper jack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, BBQ molasses sauce, mayo and mustard
- Club 13.95
  Thinly sliced turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted sourdough
- Spicy Chicken 14.95
  Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo
- Chicken 14.95
  Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and honey mustard
Sides
- French Fries 5.95
- Seasonal Veggie 5.95
- Mashed Potatoes 5.95
- Creamy Cole Slaw 5.95
- Baked Potato 6.95
  after 4pm
Desserts
- Chocolate Brownie 8.95
- Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95
- Croissant Bread Pudding 9.95
- Cheesecake 9.95
  seasonal topping

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

DRINK

Margaritas
Pouring: Jose Cuervo Tradicional
- Classic 10.95
  Agave, lime
- La Fresa 10.95
  Fresh strawberries, prosecco, lime, agave, triple sec
- Smoky Peach 10.95
  Ilegal mezcal, peach, agave, lime
- Pineapple Jalapeño 10.95
  Pineapple, jalapeño, lime, triple sec
Cocktails
- Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned 14.95
  Wild Turkey 101 bourbon, bitters, sugar
- Red Margin 10.95
  Aspen vodka, grapefruit, lemon, pomegranate, sugar
- Aperol Spritz 9.95
  Prosecco, Aperol, soda water
- Overripe 10.95
  Rittenhouse straight rye whisky, Amaretto, banana, lemon, demerara
Martinis
- London Fog 11.95
  Aspen vodka, Bols Melon, lemon, sugar, absinthe
- Vanilla Palm 12.95
  Absolut vanilla vodka, coconut rum, passion fruit, lime, prosecco
- Strawberry Rose 12.95
  Skyy vodka, rose essence, Chambord, strawberry
- Dirty 13.95
  Grey Goose vodka, olive brine, Dolin dry vermouth
Frozen Drinks
$10.95
- Cali Crush
  Don Q Coconut rum, blue curacao, pineapple, house sour
- Painkiller
  Pusser's rum, pineapple, orange juice, coconut, nutmeg
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
Spirits
Bourbon / Whiskey
- Booker's Rye 18.95
- Buffalo Trace 11.95
- Bulleit Rye 10.95
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 10.95
- High West American Prairie "Bon Temp" 14.95
- Jack Daniel's Bonded 11.95
- Jefferson's Ocean 15.95
- Knob Creek 10.95
- Maker's Mark 46 16.95
- Michter's Rye 10.95
- Old Forester 1920 15.95
- Pikesville Rye 14.95
- Redwood Empire Van Duzen Rye 17.95
- Wild Turkey Longbranch 11.95
- Wild Turkey Rye "Bon Ton since 1877" 16.95
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 12.95
Tequila
- ArteNOM 1414 Reposado 16.95
- Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal 13.95
- Don Fulano Reposado 16.95
- Don Julio 1942 32.95
- Don Julio Silver 10.95
- El Tesoro Anejo 14.95
- G4 Reposado 13.95
- Herradura Reposado 13.95
- Lalo Blanco 11.95
- Ocho Plata Reposado 13.95
Beer
On Tap
- Blue Moon 6.25
- Columbia Craft 6.25
- Coors Banquet 5.95
- Highland 6.95
- Leinenkugel 6.25
- Michelob Ultra 5.95
- Sierra Nevada 6.95
- Terrapin 6.25
- Wicked Weed 6.25
- Yuengling 6.25
Bottles / Cans
- Athletic N/A 5.95
- Austin Eastciders 6.95
- Bud Light 4.95
- Coors Light 4.95
- Corona 4.95
- Heineken 5.95
- High Noon 7.25
- Miller Lite 4.95
- Modelo 5.95
- Not Beer Sparkling Water 5.95

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

WINE

Whites
- Chardonnay, EOS, California 7.95
- Chardonnay, Diora, Monterey 9.95
- Chardonnay, Buehler, Russian River 11.95
- Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, California 55.00
- Moscato, Seven Daughters, Italy 8.95
- Moscato Rosé, Risata, Italy 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, Giguiere Estate 'The Herdsman' Yolo County, USA 9.95
- Sparkling Wine, Poema, Cava 7.95
Reds
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Firestone, Paso Robles 7.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Leese-Fitch, California 8.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, The Federalist, California 11.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Buehler Vineyards, Napa Valley 49.00
- Malbec, Alta Vista "Vive", Argentina 7.95
- Merlot, Spellbound, California 8.95
- Pinot Noir, Angeline Vineyards, California 9.95
- Pinot Noir, Fowles Wine, Australia 11.95
- Pinot Noir Rosé, Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Germany 7.95
- Red Blend, Clos de los Siete, Argentina 9.95
- Red Blend, Conundrum, California 42.00
- Red Zinfandel, Seghesio Family Vineyards, California 10.95

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 8.95
- Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95
- Croissant Bread Pudding 9.95
- Cheesecake 9.95
  seasonal topping

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.