California Dreaming - Surfside Beach

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   Faith

   VIP

   Columbus

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I had the the filet steak with a baked potato and house salad with balsamic vinaigrette. I did not have any reactions to anything. The server was very nice and double checked everything before it was prepared for me.
   

   California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded today

   Hi Faith, we appreciate you taking your time to leave us an honest review. It is disappointing to hear that your filet meal did not wow you like we would have hoped. However, it is great to know that the service was thorough. We are confident that, if you chose to join us again we will deliver a most memorable experience. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
   

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   Brenda

   VIP

   Charleston

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were there for lunch. The She Crab soup was delicious and I had a side salad with it. Others had the shrimp tacos and another had the steak tacos. Everything was very good.
   

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   Ashley

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience. Food is always great, and our server was outstanding.
   

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   Jeannie

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We opted not to cook for Thanksgiving dinner this year and ate at the restaurant. Food was great. Service excellent and we definitely will return. As locals we eat there often and always are pleased with food and service.
   

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   Ernie

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always go there for Thanksgiving. Always seated on time. Never had bad service. Food great and Always take some home. Everyone Always polite and friendly.
   

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   Tim

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We went to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and were surprised to discover that neither the turkey or ham was carved (both were thinly sliced and resembled what you might find in a deli and the portions were rather small). Overall it felt like the kitchen was simply plating from a what I suspect was the equivalent of a buffet table, pilling different foods on to a plate. The meal was served lukewarm and all the compliments were extra; salad, rolls, coffee, etc. The dinner did come with one very small (bite size) corn bread muffin that honestly was so small it would not have been missed. I will say the sweet potato casserole was delicious, so there was a plus, and to be fair, we’ve eaten at the restaurant before and were always impressed, which is why we decided to give Thanksgiving a try. Unfortunately this time we were disappointed; the dinner certainly was not worth the price. PS…the staff is amazing and the regular menu is great. Service is excellent and the team behind the bar are great.
   

   California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 7 December 2024

   We appreciate your compliments regarding our regular menu and service, Tim! The experience you described when giving us a chance for your holiday dinner is very disappointing to say the least. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further if you feel you would like to. Please email me personally at rbarfield@californiadreaming.rest. Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
   

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   Sheilah

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Dave made the experience a delight! Our food was good and we will definitely be back.
   

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   Raymond

   Charleston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great experience. Our server, Brie D, was terrific. The Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely delicious. There is nothing more we could have asked for. Our dinner at California Dreaming made our day special. Thank you.
   

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   Patrick

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We went to CD on Thanksgiving. The place was packed. Our food was great and the service was excellent.
   

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    Cindy

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything was wonderful! A bit cold, but everything was really nice
    

    California Dreaming - Surfside BeachResponded on 2 December 2024

    Thank you for your lovely review Cindy! We will be sure to quality check temperatures before serving next Thanksgiving, I appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We are eager to serve you again very soon! Rachel Barfield Manager California Dreaming Surfside Beach (843) 215-5255
    

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