Best Restaurant to Take Your Parents To: California Dreaming

Best Restaurant to Take Your Parents To

California Dreaming

Gracie Bryant

Sunday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

0.6 miles from the Horseshoe, 5-minute drive, 13-minute walk

$$ Google Money Rating

When your parents are visiting, there is no better place to eat than California Dreaming. After a week of Russell House, ramen noodles and microwave mac and cheese, California Dreaming is a family friendly restaurant perfect for those special occasions. The menu is sure to satisfy any appetite with a wide variety of entrees including steaks, salads, chicken and more.

Their melt in your mouth glazed croissants come with most meals and you can always order extra to enjoy as a sweet after meal treat or take home and reheat for breakfast.

Prices range from appetizers starting at $5.95 to filet mignon for $29.95. While it might be a more expensive restaurant, don’t let the price scare you away. It is meant to be a special occasion restaurant for birthdays, dinner dates or celebrations. California Dreaming conveniently accepts Carolina Cash, which can help ease the impact on a debit card and even allow students to treat their parents to dinner. The most beneficial part of California Dreaming is its location. Many students do not have a car on campus, so getting to restaurants means walking or taking an Uber. California Dreaming is conveniently located near Green Quad residence hall. That happens to be a short walk from the center of campus, which is an agreeable walking distance.

Between the wide variety of menu options and ideal location, California Dreaming is a great choice for a nice dinner with your parents.

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