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    California Dreaming Charleston

    1 Ashley Point Road

    Charleston, SC 29407


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    Featured Items

    • Croissants (5)

      Topped with honey-butter.
      $7.95
    • California Dreaming Salad

      Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing.
      $15.95
    • Shrimp and Grits

      Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, Adluh Mills grits.
      $23.95

    Appetizer

    • Croissants (5)

      Topped with honey-butter.
      $7.95
    • Baked Potato Soup

      Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, Hormel® ham and bacon.
      $8.95
    • She Crab Soup

      A rich and creamy Charleston classic.
      $9.95
    • Calamari

      Lightly breaded, with marinara and romano cheese
      $16.95
    • Fried Crab Claws

      Served with spicy cocktail sauce. (Limited availability)
      $19.95
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Wings

      Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip.
      $15.95
    • Tijuana Chicken Wings

      Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip. GF
      $15.95
    • Seafood Nachos

      Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill.
      $18.95
    • Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp (1/2 LB)

      Seasoned and served with cocktail sauce. GF
      $13.95
    • Chicken Strips Appetizer

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce.
      $13.95
    • Crab Cake Appetizer

      Jumbo lump, mustard sauce.
      $14.95
    • Creamed Spinach Nachos

      with house-made chips.
      $13.95

    Salad

    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds, ham and bacon. GF
      $9.95
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons
      $9.95
    • California Dreaming Salad

      Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing.
      $15.95
    • Broiled Chicken Caesar

      Broiled chicken, crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons.
      $15.95
    • Broiled Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $16.95
    • Broiled Salmon Salad

      Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $18.95
    • Fried Oyster Caesar

      Fried oysters over crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons.
      $17.95
    • Fried Shrimp Caesar

      Fried shrimp over crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons.
      $15.95
    • Extra Dressing

      $0.50
    • Extra Honey Butter

      $0.50

    Sandwich

    • Blackened Mahi Sandwich

      Toasted brioche, lemon arugula, ripe tomato, curry mayonnaise, homemade pickles.
      $17.95
    • New Orleans Oyster Po-Boy

      Fried Oysters with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread.
      $18.95
    • New Orleans Shrimp Po-Boy

      Fried Shrimp with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread.
      $16.95
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo.
      $16.95
    • Steak Burger

      10 oz, shredded cheese, pickles, red onion, tomato, cheddar cheese, our signature sauce
      $17.95
    • Crispy Shrimp Taco

      Jicama slaw, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, queso fresco.
      $17.95
    • Crispy Atlantic Flounder Sandwich

      $15.95

    Entree

    • Blackened Chicken Pasta

      Alfredo sauce, scallions, pasta, tomatoes with romano cheese.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Tenders Platter

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce and french fries.
      $19.95
    • The Ashley

      Broiled chicken breast, blackened shrimp, lobster cream sauce
      $24.95
    • Marinated Sirloin 10oz

      10oz. sirloin steak marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices. GF
      $28.95
    • Ribeye 14oz

      14oz. hand cut. GF
      $39.95
    • Filet Mignon 8oz

      8oz. barrel cut. GF
      $40.95
    • New York Strip 14oz

      14oz, center cut, garlic butter
      $39.95
    • Baby Back Ribs Single Rack

      Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $23.95
    • Baby Back Ribs Double Rack

      Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $31.95
    • Pork Chop

      16oz. double bone, frenched chop. GF
      $26.95
    • Surf-n-Turf

      10 oz ribeye cap served with garlic shrimp
      $34.95
    • Charleston Seafood Pasta

      Sautéed shrimp, mussels, garlic cream, white wine, romano.
      $24.95
    • Crab Cake Entree

      Jumbo lump, mustard sauce, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie.
      $34.95
    • Firecracker Tuna

      Thai glaze, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
      $29.95
    • Fried Flounder Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $23.95
    • Fried Oyster Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $25.95
    • Fried Seafood Platter

      Large shrimp, oysters and flounder, served with french fries.
      $28.95
    • Fried Shrimp Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $21.95
    • Roasted Salmon

      Encrusted with rosemary and thyme, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggie
      $27.95
    • Shrimp and Grits

      Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, Adluh Mills grits.
      $23.95

    Side

    • Baked Potato Side (After 4 PM)

      $4.95
    • French Fries Side

      $5.95
    • Redskin Mashed Potatoes Side

      $5.95
    • Creamy Cole Slaw Side

      $5.95
    • Seasonal Vegetable Side

      $5.95
    • Charred Cream Corn Side

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95

    Dessert

    • Apple Walnut Cobbler

      Served hot with vanilla ice cream
      $9.95
    • Cheesecake with Seasonal Topping

      $9.95
    • Chocolate Brownie

      Topped with a Hershey's™ Bar, served with vanilla ice cream
      $8.95
    • Croissant Bread Pudding

      Warm croissants, raisins, crème anglaise, with vanilla ice cream and rum sauce
      $8.95

    Beverage

    • Iced Tea (Sweet)

      $3.00
    • Iced Tea (Unsweet)

      $3.00
    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Mr Pibb

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00

    Surf-n-Turf

    $34.95

    10 oz ribeye cap served with garlic shrimp

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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    California Dreaming has been serving the Charleston community since 1987. The large, open setting boasts floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Ashley River, providing a perfect backdrop for a lively birthday to romantic dinner. The panoramic views can also be enjoyed on the wrap-around deck with bar, that is easily accessible by boat with a complimentary slip. Awarded Best Waterfront Dining and Best Salad - City Paper and The Post & Courier.

    Location

    1 Ashley Point Road, Charleston, SC 29407

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