The lighting in these photos don't do it justice, but this soup is SO GOOD. I don't know what they put in it, but it's delicious. The croissants melt in your mouthhhh. The salad was just ok, the fried chicken made it good, but the salad felt a bit dirty read more

California Dreaming - Loaded Baked Potato Soup - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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It's been YEARS since I've been here. I was looking forward to the California Dreaming salad and it wasn't the same or at least as I remembered. I was underwhelmed. My husband got ribs and they were ok but nothing special. He also had a brownie sundae which again he said was good but not great. It'll probably be years again before I go back. We definitely don't think the meal we had was worth $70. read more

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I normally sit at the bar, service is always great , professional staff , I have not had a bad meal yet , I for sure intend to return and I recommend the place . read more

Great experience as always at California Dreaming! The manager and our waitress were so accommodating over my daughter's shrimp allergy. Thank you for amazing food and exceptional hospitality. read more

Surprisingly, this place revamped its menu, and it was terrific. I had the steak tacos, and my husband had the miso salmon bowl. Both were delightful. I gave three stars because a piece of green plastic came in my salad, but the waitress and the manager had no issues fixing it. The restaurant was clean but dimly lit, another reason for the low stars. I prefer to see my food when I eat it in situations like those mentioned above. Lastly, their croissants are delicious, as always. read more

I will no longer be dreaming of the salad here. It has shrunk to just the size of a regular salad. The toppings used to be plentiful but they are now hard to find. Slivered almonds, boiled eggs, cheese, ham? Good luck luck finding very much of any these items. Ordered a side of French fries. They were not brought out with the rest of the food and they were cold and dry. We asked for another order - they were marginally better. read more

Bailey B. Was very attentive to our needs as a waitress. She was very personable and witty in conversation. We were very impressed with her abilities to do her job. In addition to that the food was excellent. We both enjoyed our time and dinner at California Dreaming. read more

Had a girls day out with my daughter and decided to stop in for dinner. There wasn't much parking close and there was a small wait due to kids coming in from prom. Once seated it took awhile for our server to come and it seems he was thinly spread because his service was very lacking. The food was good as always. I ordered the fried crab claws (never received them) and a California Dreaming Salad. My kids got a chicken entree and the other ordered a rack of ribs. They were all really good. This is the second time I've gone this year and both times the service has sucked. Hopefully it'll be better the next time. read more

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Have been several times and the past few visits had amazing service, good food, and comfortable accommodation

We usually always sit at the bar because you get a good sense of the whole restaurant. The bartender was more about what she was doing in her life than attending to those around her and that's okay because we like talking to bartenders but acknowledge us with a menu. The chef knows what they're doing. Food was yummy but it felt like a chain restaurant. Ambiance was standard. read more

There's A LOT to be said about first impressions and this wasn't a good one! Let's dive right in, shall we? Being pescatarian, I avert my eyes immediately to the seafood section of the menu. They actually had a decent selection but after my cousin spoke of their salads, I figured I'd try one with the salmon. "Grilled or blackened?" Blackened. "Everything else OK for you?" No bacon and no eggs, please. The salad arrives and looks amazing...except for the bacon that I didn't ask for. I pointed it out to the waitress, who in turn insisted she'd told them no bacon. There were no eggs on the salad so I believed her and told her as much. Plus I saw her write it down. "I'll get this taken care of." Not even five minutes later, a new salad and now what appears to be no bacon, is delivered. I applaud timely service but that was a bit too fast. As soon as I lifted the salmon to inspect underneath, ABRACADABRA, the bacon is back! I sit the salad off to the side and wait for the waitress. After explaining that I was allergic to pork, I then pointed out the obvious. She assured me it was a new salad since she'd thrown the original one away. At this point, I'm disgusted! No, I didn't want them to remake it. No, I didn't want to order anything else when the waitress asked. An apologetic manager was met with the same answers. Now it's time for the check and the waitress says they're going to comp the salad (that they tried to kill me with) but bring me the check for the order of fries. HILARIOUS!! They later comped the fries too. (Shoutout to Ashley!) Needless to say, I DEFINITELY won't be making a return visit, cannot recommend!!! read more

I enjoyed my meal! Chicken Strip platter & a house Salad no ham sub turkey!! Chet was a great waiter! He was very attentive and even gave meal suggestions. Love the ambiance! read more

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Super busy place ! Our server was delightful and very attentive . Unfortunately the pastas that we ordered were very lackluster. There is also a concern that it came super quick ( that it could have possibly been just sitting around). Drink was pretty good . I've had better at other California dreaming so I will return in the future read more

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I ordered a Burger. It was pretty raw. I had ordered it medium. Tried second time to get it right. It was even more raw. Manager was pathetic. She didn't reallly care. Impossible to eat a raw burger. My last visit there. read more

We eat here about once a month have never had a bad meal and we have tried almost everything on the menu from the California Dreaming salad to the salmon salad to the steaks and the ribs read more

The food was amazing!! The croissant was DELICIOUS!! So soft!! Must try!! This restaurant is a must try! Service was top notch as well. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Simply exceptional. Great workers and service, great food, and great management. We had a wonderful experience and we are planning to go back very soon. read more

Ordered Carry-out for Pick-up on 8-24-2025. Received a text at 6:40 pm that my order was ready for pick-up. Arrived at 7:15 pm, clicked the link to alert that I had arrived. At that time, all pick-up slots were full, so I backed up and parked beside this grey SUV, which was parked next to Pick-up #1. As I watched the delivery personnel enter and exit several times, I decided to call to ask if they received notification that I arrived and if I could please get my order. When he came back outside to deliver other meals, before going back inside, he walked to my car and asked if I was ok. I told him I was waiting on my order. He says, 'Well, you gotta park in the pickup areas'. I told him 'They were all full when I arrived, so I parked here, so that I wouldn't block traffic..(It is a cramped parking lot). He said, 'Well they've been empty for a couple minutes now". I was slightly appalled, especially being that I couldn't see through the SUV, to notice that the spots were empty, and I personally don't feel that I had to move, in order for him to bring my order out, since I checked in when I arrived, and the Make and Model of my car was on the ticket. So I asked, 'When completing the order, even though it asks for the Make and Model of our vehicle, that doesn't mean anything when it comes to bringing out the order(s)?' He says, 'No, it doesn't. As you can see, were quite busy, which is good for us, but you should park in pick-up'. I did not appreciate his snappy attitude at all. And though I'd only given a $3 tip with the order, which I always tip, I would've tipped more, had he not gotten smart-mouthed and snappy with me. I am a good tipper, but you have to earn it from me. I will continue to order or eat in at this restaurant, because their food is Always on Point, but next time I order, I will not list the Make and Model of my vehicle, since 'it doesn't matter or isn't important', and I am going to wait til one of the pick-up spot customers move, before I park. read more

This place sucked ass and the chicken fingers looked like they belonged at a Chinese restaurant, the steak was as dry as my great grandmother's ashes and the salad did not taste fresh read more

California Dreaming is always the move for a good salad, wings, and bread. Never deviating from the norm - I ordered a side salad and Tijuana chicken wings. As always the salad was fresh - appreciated the abundance of topping. I added cheese it was 1.25 extra. I was appalled at this increase. It was literally just enough to sprinkle. The Tijuana chicken wings are an eight count and also recent went up to a little less than 12 dollars. We tried to order the kid the kid's spaghetti, however with the recent menu change the waiter informed us that all things marinara sauce were removed. The kid settle on grilled cheese and fries. She likes it. The kids meal also comes with a generous scoop of ice cream. Overall. The norm was good - anything outside of that is basic The price increase was disrespectful. And uhm l might be back. read more

California Dreaming - Menu - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

I got the blacken chicken pasta but it didn't seem to be blackened at all. It seemed as if it was just seasoned with salt and pepper. The chicken was tender but lack a lot of flavor to say that it was supposed to be blackened. If the chicken would have been seasoned well the dish as a whole would have been amazing. That night I basically got chicken Alfredo. Maybe they were off that night so I'll have to give it a try again. And of course I got croissants but wasn't able to tale pictures. They were gone within minutes. They are so good and the one thing you must order while going there. You won't regret it and you may even order some to go. read more

California Dreaming - Blackened Chicken Pasta - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Tyler was me and my parties waitress, one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had!

I'm disappointed in the service I received this evening. I was a guest within a party of 10 we came around 8:30. Our server Chris did not make us feel welcomed. He wasn't attentive to us and it came across as a bit rude. I ordered a salad and didn't receive any croissants when I asked Chris for at least one croissant he told me the salad doesn't come with croissants but I've dined at CD plenty of times to know that isn't true. We also were told we couldn't order shrimp for the pasta but had to settle for chicken. It really felt like we were rushed and just didn't need to be there this night. We were celebrating a family member getting a promotion at work so this really dampened our mood. I hope Chris has a better night if we decide to comeback again. I'm just truly disappointed with California Dreaming this evening. Sincerely a once valued customer. read more

I recommend asking for a young man by the name of Paul when you go to eat over at California's dreaming on 3241 Washington Rd. Him and another waiter were very polite and patient when it came to us and our kids. The manager was amazing at making sure we were taking care of as well. An older couple and their mother joked around with the kids and was kind enough to pay for our meal tonight. The environment was very quiet and very clean. That was a blessing! We had a great time out there. We decided to take the time out and dine in with the boys this evening as a family. read more

We always enjoy California Dreaming! The salads are always fresh and the house dressing is the best! read more

California Dreaming - House salad loaded with bacon, tomatoes, eggs, cheese & almonds. Comes with a honey butter croissant. Yum! - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Our server was outstanding. I was bother by the fact I had a reservation but still had to wait 20 minutes. Hostess seemed to have an attitude. Food was okay. The wings were really good . Spiked coke also good read more

Steak was very subpar and the mashed potatoes were not that good. It's too bad because their menu is very limited and they ruin every burger they have with that repulsive duke's mayonnaise. Speaking of which, why call yourself "California Dreamin" and have duke's mayo which is predominately consumed in the south and is almost unheard of in California? Giving this place 2 stars because it was edible but it was not that good at all. read more

California Dreaming - Steak was decent, potatoes weren't that good. All in all it was just blah - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

Th food was good and at a reasonable price. Our server was excellent and the restaurant atmosphere was pleasant. All the restaurant is good except for the wait times and the online reservations didn't work. read more

Loved the salad, and she crab soup... the vibe was chill. The service was prompt, and the staff was friendly

Very good service, attention at the right time. salad was delicious, got the California and the chicken was hot. Dressing was their recipe and also delicious. read more

I remembered this spot from a few years ago when I was in town for work. Back again and scoured the world wide web looking for this spot. Couldn't remember the name. All I could remember was the amazing salads! Once again, this spot dis not disappoint! I had the Gala Apple salad and it was delicious! Perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and savory. I also added a bowl of Baked Potato Soup. That could have been a meal in itself! I tried not to eat it all, but I just couldn't stop! The Honey Butter Croissant was the dessert of dinner! Nikki was my waitress and she was very attentive and offered great suggestions and recommendations. She was very knowledgeable about the menu items. Glad I found my favorite Augusta salad spot! read more

California Dreaming - Baked Potato Soup - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Nice find I the Augusta area. Friendly staff and good selection of food. Friendly on the wallet.

This was a nice restaurant! It was definitely worth the hype of all the good things I've heard about the place. Nice atmosphere, wonderful food, and good service! I thought the prices were reasonable for the portions we received. The service was good for being a very busy evening so I was pleased. I would recommend for a nice occasion dinner or for any other reason to have good food the honey butter croissants are AMAZING btw. Especially fresh but when I warmed them the next day... they were still amazing. read more

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Now I love California Dreaming, from the hostess, servers and food. Went during the afternoon where it wasn't very busy. Where we was seated I guess our server was also the bartender. So every time someone would bring our food out they would bring it to the lady customer at the bar. Thank god they asked before ever placing our food down. But it has to be an better way to serve the customer correctly. Our croissants were NOT hot. The quesadilla was very flavorful and good. I normally have there salmon, but this time had there salmon salad. Umm never again, some of the lettuce was brown and it wasn't what I expected. Needless to say I was VERY dissatisfied with my birthday lunch. read more

The service recieved from John C was wow!!! He went above and beyond. The food was so good omg we will be back. The drinks were on point. And to get warm towels after dinner is so cool and so hygienic. I'm in live with the ambiance of this amazing restaurant. read more

Meh, average meal. The steak marinated in garlic and soy sauce sounded better than it tasted. I've had much better steak at lots of other places. read more

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Curbside services are nice people and well organized. The communication with them is so unbelievably I highly recommend to anyone who does curbside with this company read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants, not only for the entrees, but for the customer service. We always feel valued when I come through the doors. The food is exceptionally good, especially the fried pork chops!!! OMG!!! I absolutely love these with the California Dreaming Salad. We would love to have a lot more desert options! Keep doing what you do California Dreaming! Loyal Customers read more

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We usually really like the food here, especially the honey croissants and salad. Customer service is usually hit or miss though. Outdoor area is amazing and the perfect place when the weather is nice! read more

California Dreaming - Chicken Wings - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia

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Stopped here for a late lunch/ early dinner after traveling back from vacation. I had their club salad and it was really good! I love their honey croissants. My husband ordered the she crab soup and salad and he really enjoyed it. Also loved the honey croissants. read more

California Dreaming - Club salad - American Near Me - Augusta, Georgia