California Dreaming

Columbia, SC

Set in the historic 1902 Union Station, in downtown Columbia, SC, California Dreaming offers guests an opportunity to feel the grandeur of the past within a vibrant, warm setting. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rail tracks from the view of the inactive platform to the main terminal, the preserved buildings unique atmosphere combined with a hearty, made from scratch menu are just a few reasons why it’s been an institution since 1984. Open for lunch and dinner daily including online ordering with curbside pickup.

California Dreaming has proudly served the Columbia community since 1984 and Union Station earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

To ensure the best experience for all guests, we seat groups of up to 8.

401 South Main St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Directions

803.254.6767 Order Now

Hours

Catering | Curbside to-go

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DINE

Apps
- She Crab Soup 7.95
  A rich and creamy Charleston classic
- Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp 9.95
  (9) Old Bay boil, served with cocktail sauce
- Fried Crab Claws 15.95
  Served with spicy cocktail sauce. Llimited availability
- BBQ Chicken Nachos 13.95
  Smoky BBQ sauce, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce
- Seafood Nachos 15.95
  Spicy shrimp, salmon, red onions, house-made chips, cheese sauce and lobster cream sauce with dill
- Tijuana Chicken Wings 13.95
  Marinated in hot pepper sauce, fried crispy, with bleu cheese dip
- Our Famous Croissants (5) 6.95
  Topped with honey-butter
- Baked Potato Soup 6.95
  Creamy soup, scallions, cheese, ham, bacon
Entrees
- Chicken Tenders Platter 16.95
  Fried chicken tenderloins, served with house-made honey BBQ sauce and french fries
- Blackened Chicken Pasta 17.95
  Alfredo, scallions, tomatoes, with romano cheese
- BBQ Chicken 15.95
  Double breast of chicken basted with BBQ sauce, with side item
- Knob Hill Chicken 17.95
  Topped with ham and monterey jack cheese, with side item
- Shrimp Tacos 12.95
  (2) Jicama slaw, tomatoes, onions, chipotle aioli, queso fresco, with side item
Seafood Favorites
- Shrimp San Francisco 17.95
  Mushrooms, garlic cream, white wine, served over pasta, topped with romano cheese
- Roasted Salmon 24.95
  Encrusted with rosemary and thyme, with side item
- Carolina Trout 23.95
  Grilled with arugula and lemon
Fried Seafood Platters
- Shrimp 20.95
- Oysters 24.95
- Flounder 20.95
- All Three 25.95
  Served with french fries
Salads
- California Dreaming 13.95
  Mixed greens, ham and turkey, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, egg, tomatoes, almonds topped with warm ham and bacon, house dressing
- Roasted Salmon or Chicken
  Mixed greens, bacon, egg, avocado, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
  Salmon15.95
  Chicken14.95
- Caesar
  Crisp romaine, grated romano cheese, croutons
  Chicken or Fried Shrimp14.95
  Fried Oysters16.95
- California Club 14.95
  Mixed greens, fried chicken strips, avocado, bacon, egg, tomatoes, house-made ranch dressing
Steaks, Chops + Ribs
Aged USDA Choice | Served with a house or caesar salad and side item Rare - cold red center | Medium Rare - warm red center | Medium - hot red center Medium Well - hot pink center | Well Done - brown center
- Pork Chop 25.95
  16oz. double bone, frenched chop, peach jalapeno jam
- Marinated Sirlon 22.95
  10oz. CAB sirloin marinated in fruit juices, garlic, soy sauce and spices
- Steak + Shrimp 25.95
  Two 3oz. filet medallions, crispy fried shrimp
- Ribeye 33.95
  14oz. hand
- Filet Mignon 35.95
  8oz. barrel cut
- Baby Back Ribs
  Danish full-flavored ribs, grilled with a charred exterior, basted with BBQ sauce, with side item
  One Rack19.95
  Two Racks27.95
Burgers
Served with french fries
- American 12.95
  Lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and Duke's® mayo
- Cali-Mex 14.95
  Avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro aioli, roasted jalapenos, and queso
- Veggie 13.95
  Beyond Burger®, sweet soy, Duke's® mayo, monterey jack cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato and red onions
Sandwiches
Served with french fries
- Spicy Chicken 12.95
  Crispy fried chicken, american cheese, jicama slaw, pickles, chipotle mayo
- Club 12.95
  Thinly sliced turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted sourdough
- Chicken 12.95
  Broiled, topped with jack cheese, bacon, arugula, tomato and honey mustard
- BBQ Pork 12.95
  Pulled pork, pickles, red onion and cole slaw
- New Orleans Po' Boy 14.95
  Flounder, Fried Shrimp or Oysters with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on french bread
- Steak 17.95
  Two 3oz. filet medallions, lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato, and jack cheese
Sides
$4.95
- French Fries
- Seasonal Veggie
- Mashed Potatoes
- Creamy Cole Slaw
- Baked Potato
  after 4pm

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

DRINK

Cocktails
- Classic Margarita 10.95
  Lunazul Blanco tequila, agave, lime
- Sangarita 10.95
  Espolon Blanco tequila, lime, simple, red wine float with sugar rim
- Hibiscus Margarita 10.95
  Lunazul tequila, hibiscus, simple, lime, agave
- Café Martini 11.95
  Absolut vodka, Kahlua, coffee
- Orange Blossom 11.95
  Stoli Orange vodka, lime, cream, orange bitters
- Pear Gimlet 12.95
  Grey Goose La Poire vodka, lime, simple syrup, prosecco
- Italian Lemonade 10.95
  Caravella limoncello, prosecco, lemonade
- French Blonde 12.95
  Aviation gin, Elderflower, Lillet Blanc, grapefruit, lemon bitters
- Blue Hawaiian 10.95
  Bacardi rum, pineapple, sweet & sour, blue curacao
Barrel-Aged
Maker's Mark "Living the Dream"
- Old Fashioned 13.95
- Manhatten 13.95
Zero Proof
- Coconut Faux-Jito 9.95
  Non-Alcoholic, Seedlip Spice 94, Coco Lopez, pineapple, lime, mint
- Pineapple Spritz 9.95
  Non-Alcoholic, Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, lime, grenadine, cherry
Spiked Soda
- CD Libre 9.95
  Mexican coke, Bacardi rum, lime
- Cherry Limeade 9.95
  Topo Chico, Absolut vodka, lime, simple, cherry
- Paloma 9.95
  Jarritos, Espolon tequila, lime
- Life Jacket 9.95
  Mandarin soda, cognac, lemon, bitter
Spirits
Bourbon / Whiskey
- Booker's Rye 18.95
- Buffalo Trace 9.95
- Bulleit Rye 8.95
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 10.95
- Four Roses Small Batch 9.95
- Henry McKenna 11.95
- Jack Daniel's Bonded 9.95
- Jefferson's Ocean 15.95
- Knob Creek 9.95
- Maker's Mark "Living the Dream" 13.95
- Michter's Rye 10.95
- Old Forester 1920 10.95
- Pikesville Rye 12.95
- WhistlePig 10 Yr 18.95
- Wild Turkey Longbranch 11.95
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 11.95
Tequila
- Casamigos Blanco 11.95
- Don Julio Silver 9.95
- El Tesoro Anejo 14.95
- Espolon Blanco 9.95
- Gran Centenario Cristalino 24.95
- Herradura Reposado 13.95
- Ocho Plata Reposado 13.95
- Teremana Blanco 8.95
Beer
On Tap
- Blue Moon 5.95
- Columbia Craft 6.25
- Hunter-Gatherer 6.25
- Leinenkugel 6.25
- Michelob Ultra 5.95
- Miller High Life 5.95
- Modelo 5.95
- Steel Hands 6.25
- Westbrook 6.25
- Wicked Weed 6.25
Bottles / Cans
- Athletic N/A 5.95
- Austin Eastciders 6.25
- Bud Light 4.25
- Coors Light 4.95
- Miller Lite 4.25
- Nutrl Seltzer 5.95

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

KIDS

Kids Menu
Served with fries and a beverage.
- Chicken Strips 6.95
- Cheeseburger 6.95
- Fried Shrimp 6.95
- Chicken Wings 6.95
- Grilled Cheese 6.95
- Fettuccine Alfredo 6.95
  (no side)

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

WINE

Whites
- Chardonnay, EOS, California 7.95
- Chardonnay, Stoller, Oregon 9.95
- Chardonnay, Buehler, Russian River 11.95
- Chardonnay, Frank Family, Carneros, California 55.00
- Moscato, Seven Daughters, Italy 8.95
- Moscato Rosé, Innocent Bystander, Australia 7.95
- Pinot Grigio, Lunardi, Italy 7.95
- Prosecco, Riondo, Italy 8.95
- Riesling, Kung Fu Girl, Columbia Valley 7.95
- Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau River, New Zealand 8.95
- Sauvignon Blanc, Jax, California 10.95
- Sparkling Wine, Poema, Cava 7.95
Reds
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Norton 1895, Mendoza 7.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Leese-Fitch, California 8.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, The Federalist, California 11.95
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Sonoma, California 49.00
- Malbec, Alta Vista "Vive", Argentina 7.95
- Merlot, Spellbound, California 8.95
- Pinot Noir, Chemistry, Oregon 9.95
- Pinot Noir, Fowles Wine, Victoria, Australia 11.95
- Red Blend, Rebellious, California 9.95
- Red Blend, Conundrum, California 36.00
- Red Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendocino 9.95
- Rosé, Charles Smith Band of Roses, California 7.95

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.

DESSERT

Desserts
- Chocolate Brownie 7.95
- Apple Walnut Cobbler 8.95
- Croissant Bread Pudding 7.95
- Cheesecake 8.95

Disclaimer: Pricing and availability subject to change.