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California Dreaming - Premium World Class Venue

California Dreaming - Premium World Class Venue

Author: Kasia Yoko
Date: 2015-12-04
Durban is undoubtedly one of SA's favourite holiday destinations, with thousands of holidaymakers making their way to our coastal haven to enjoy the beautiful weather, warm ocean, sandy beaches and of course, our heartfelt hospitality. One place that oozes all those attributes is the spectacularly positioned California Dreaming on Durban's promenade.

Elegantly set right on the beach with undisturbed views of the ocean, California Dreaming is the brainchild of Sadha Naidoo, KZN Tourism CEO and serious Durban businessman. Speaking to Sadha at his venue, he shared some challenges and victories he experienced in the last twelve months since he opened California Dreaming.

"We opened this venue not realising how challenging the restaurant industry is and how unforgiving some patrons can be." Sadha recalls, "It took a few experts and some more substantial investment to bring the dining in line and to create the space for everyone to enjoy."

California Dreaming is a double story venue with the 'deck style' dining on the ground level, which is relaxed and laid back. It is a great way to watch the carefree surfers spinning their tricks and the fascinating parade of people, jogging, cycling rollerblading, skating, strolling and busking right outside. This is the best space to watch the world go by while sipping on cocktails and indulging on the feast of delectable offerings.

The Terrace Dining is an exclusive dining experience with spectacular elevated views, a superb menu and very comfortable seating that can be enjoyed inside at the bar or outside on the terrace. A very comprehensive menu of refreshing cocktails accompanies a wide variety of platters such as the California Platter, which includes Grilled Kingklip, 8 Mussels, 8 Queen Prawns, Calamari and 6 Langoustine tails, served with rice and chips. They also serve everyone's favourite Butter Chicken and Ostrich with a black cherry sauce, roasted butternut, wilted spinach and baby onions.

Vegetarians are not forgotten here; for starters you have a choice of Pan Seared Mushroom Crostini and a Walnut brittle and Pear Salad and for mains you can choose between Curried Butternut and Sweet Potato Strudel or the Al Fungi Fettuccine. With all those mouth-watering delicacies on offer, you must not forget about the array of desserts.

California Dreaming gets very busy so you must book or just arrive early. They are open 7 days a week from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM, you can find them at 150 OR Tambo Parade in Durban. To book call them on 031 332 0037.