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    California Dreaming Columbia

    401 Main St

    Columbia, SC 29201


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    Kid Meal
    Side
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    Featured Items

    • California Dreaming Salad

      Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Tenders Platter

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce and french fries.
      $17.95
    • BBQ Chicken

      Double breast of chicken basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $18.95

    Appetizer

    • Baked Potato Soup

      Creamy soup topped with scallions, cheese, Hormel® ham and bacon.
      $7.95
    • She Crab Soup

      A rich and creamy Charleston classic.
      $9.95
    • Croissants (5)

      Topped with honey-butter.
      $6.95
    • BBQ Chicken Nachos

      Smoky BBQ sauce, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce.
      $15.95
    • Seafood Nachos

      Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill.
      $17.95
    • Fried Crab Claws

      Served with spicy cocktail sauce. (Limited availability)
      $16.95
    • Peel & Eat Shrimp (1/2 LB)

      Seasoned and served with cocktail sauce. GF
      $10.95
    • Chicken Strips Appetizer

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce.
      $12.95
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Wings

      Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip.
      $15.95

    Salad

    • House Salad

      Mixed greens, chopped eggs, tomatoes, toasted almonds, ham and bacon. GF
      $7.95
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons
      $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.
      $14.95
    • Broiled Chicken Caesar

      Broiled chicken, crisp romaine with grated romano cheese and croutons.
      $14.95
    • Broiled Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $15.95
    • Broiled Salmon Salad

      Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette.
      $16.95
    • Chicken Club Salad

      Mixed greens, fried chicken strips, avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, house-made ranch dressing
      $15.95
    • 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.
      $14.95
    • Extra Dressing

      $0.50

    Sandwich

    • American Burger

      Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and Duke’s® mayo.
      $12.95
    • Chicken Sandwich

      Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and honey mustard.
      $14.95
    • Club Sandwich

      Thinly sliced turkey, Hormel® ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted sourdough, served with french fries.
      $13.95
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo.
      $14.95
    • Crispy Shrimp Taco

      Jicama slaw, chipotle mayo, tomatoes, pickled onions, scallions, queso fresco.
      $16.95
    • Steak Tacos

      Cilantro cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, pickled onions, queso fresco.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Tacos

      Shredded lettuce, chipotle & cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, Monterey cheese.
      $15.95
    • Veggie Bean Burger

      House-made, with pepper jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, BBQ molasses sauce, mayo and mustard
      $13.95
    • Blackened Mahi Sandwich

      Toasted brioche, lemon arugula, ripe tomato, curry mayonnaise, homemade pickles.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.95

    Entree

    • Knob Hill Chicken

      Topped with ham and monterey jack cheese, with side item. GF
      $18.95
    • BBQ Chicken

      Double breast of chicken basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $18.95
    • Chicken Tenders Platter

      Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made strip sauce and french fries.
      $17.95
    • Blackened Chicken Pasta

      Alfredo sauce, scallions, pasta, tomatoes with romano cheese.
      $17.95
    • Cali Bowl-Tuna Poke

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $17.95
    • Cali Bowl-Miso Salmon

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $18.95
    • Cali Bowl-Fried Chicken

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $15.95
    • Cali Bowl-Steak

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $18.95
    • Marinated Sirloin 10oz

      10oz. sirloin steak marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices. GF
      $26.95
    • Ribeye 14oz

      14oz. hand cut. GF
      $37.95
    • Steak & Shrimp

      Filet medallions with crispy fried shrimp.
      $26.95
    • Filet Mignon 8oz

      8oz. barrel cut. GF
      $39.95
    • Baby Back Ribs Double Rack

      Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $29.95
    • Baby Back Ribs Single Rack

      Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item. GF
      $21.95
    • Pork Chop

      16oz. double bone, frenched chop. GF
      $26.95
    • Fried Seafood Platter

      Large shrimp, oysters and flounder, served with french fries.
      $26.95
    • Fried Shrimp Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $20.95
    • Fried Flounder Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp San Francisco

      With mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, served over pasta, topped with romano cheese.
      $17.95
    • Carolina Trout

      Grilled with arugula and lemon.
      $24.95
    • Fried Oyster Platter

      Served with french fries.
      $24.95
    • Miso Salmon

      Miso glazed, sweet soy, with side item.
      $24.95
    • Cali Bowl-Tuna Poke

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $17.95
    • Cali Bowl-Miso Salmon

      Warm sushi rice, avocado, jalapenos, sesame seeds, mango, scallions, jicama slaw, pickled red onions, chipotle mayo.
      $18.95

    Kid Meal

    • Kid Cheeseburger

      Served with a beverage and french fries
      $6.95
    • Kid Chicken Tenders

      Served with a beverage and french fries
      $6.95
    • Kid Chicken Wings

      Served with a beverage and french fries
      $6.95
    • Kid Fried Shrimp

      Served with a beverage and french fries
      $6.95
    • Kid Grilled Cheese

      Served with a beverage and french fries
      $6.95
    • Kid Pasta Alfredo

      Served with a beverage
      $7.95
    • Kid Coke

    • Kid Diet Coke

    • Kid Lemonade

    • Kid Sprite

    • Kid Sweet Tea

    Side

    • Baked Potato Side (After 4 PM)

      $4.95
    • Creamy Cole Slaw Side

      $5.95
    • French Fries Side

      $5.95
    • Redskin Mashed Potatoes Side

      $5.95
    • Charred Cream Corn Side

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.95

    Dessert

    • Apple Walnut Cobbler

      Served hot with vanilla ice cream
      $8.95
    • 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
      $9.95
    • Whole Cheesecake

      $99.00

    Beverage

    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Mr Pibb

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Iced Tea (Sweet)

      $3.00
    • Iced Tea (Unsweet)

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    The historic 1902 Union Station, in downtown Columbia, SC, offers California Dreaming guests a unique opportunity to feel the grandeur of the past within a comfortable, warm setting. Boasting floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rail tracks from the view of the inactive platform to the main terminal, now foyer with distinct bar and table seating. The vibrant atmosphere and expansive kitchen has a dedicated team cooking everything from scratch daily. California Dreaming has proudly served the Columbia community since 1984 | National Register of Historic Places since 1973

    Location

    401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

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