Rebecca R.
11/28/2025
Great food and great service! Welcoming atmosphere! Kaileigh L is a wonderful server with a pleasant and friendly demeanor. She treated us like we were her special guests!
California Dreaming
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401 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201
Located in downtown Columbia, SC, inside the historic 1902 Union Station, California Dreaming welcomes guests with its vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of the rail tracks, stretching from the inactive platform to the main terminal. Paired with our hearty, made-from-scratch menu, it's no wonder California Dreaming has been a beloved local institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily, including online ordering with curbside pickup. Celebrating 40 years, California Dreaming has been a valued part of the Columbia community. Union Station, its historic home, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Na'Shota L.
11/16/2025
In town to meet some friends here for lunch. Our server was very nice and attentive. She gave good recommendations. She shared the BBQ Chicken Nachos for the table. Tasty, just needed more cheese....
Wicked G.
7/21/2025
Had a good experience at California Dreaming! We were able to grab a same-day reservation, which was a nice surprise. From the moment we arrived, the service was fantastic -- our waitress was...
Johnny J.
6/23/2025
First, I was in the restaurant business as a head server, in private clubs, as a corporate trainer etc etc long story short I have a lot of restaurant experience. My family used to love this...
Ryan R.
12/14/2025
We heard this was a Columbia staple. Other than being seated 20 minutes after our reservation, the place was packed, everything else was great. Old Fashion was spot on, pork chop cooked to...
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