Sunday, September 20, 2020

[UPDATE] California Dreaming Departs Duluth

The California Dreaming restaurant in Duluth has closed.  The restaurant, located at 1630 Cross Pointe Way, with visibility from I-85, was located off exit 109, Old Peachtree Road.  The restaurant temporarily closed as of March 18 and has not posted to their facebook page since an Easter message on April 11.  ToNeTo Atlanta was unable to find any formal announcement of the closure, but the Duluth location has been removed from the company's website and "yelpers" report that it has closed. 

Property records indicate that the California Dreaming building, constructed in 2004, is about 11,000 square feet and sits on about 3.4 acres.  

California Dreaming is part of Charleston-based multi-concept restaurant group CentraArchy Restaurants.  The closure of the Duluth location comes about a year after the company abruptly shuttered its Kennesaw outpost at 745 Chastain Road, not far from Kennesaw State University.  There was talk after that closure that CentraArchy would reopen the restaurant with a new concept and menu, but there is no indication that there was ever any truth to that idea.  The property is currently being marketed as a "Ground Lease, BTS [Build to Suit] or Strip Opportunity." 

Following the Duluth and Kennesaw closures, there will be just one California Dreaming left in Georgia on Washington Road in Augusta.  In addition, there are also California Dreaming restaurants in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Surfside Beach, South Carolina, as well as  Spanish Fort, Alabama.  

In metro Atlanta, CentraArchy Restaurants continues to operate New York Prime in Buckhead and Joey D’s Oak Room in Sandy Springs.  The Tavern at Phipps in Buckhead remains temporarily closed. 

Are you surprised by the closure of California Dreaming in Duluth?  Did you even realize there was a California Dreaming in Duluth?  What is your favorite CentraArchy Restaurants concept?

Please share your thoughts below.  

18 comments:

Unknown said...

This has been my go to neighborhood restaurant for the last two years. I would go at least once a week and have been driving by checking for it to reopen. The "regulars" will especially miss this location.

Anonymous said...

We are so sorry to see this location closed. It will be missed!

Anonymous said...

We have had many delicious meals with friends at this location before it closed. It will be missed!

Unknown said...

bring it back to Duluth damn you!!!! I want my flounder, ribs, wings, salmon and best house salad anywhere!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Sad to see them go. I was introduced to the restaurant in Augusta. It was a real gem, having quality and classic food with a nice atmosphere.

Unknown said...

This is so disappointing. I loved this restaurant. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was nice. I have been checking for weeks to see when it opens back up only to find our that it never will. Please reconsider this decision.

Unknown said...

seriously will miss California Dreamin in Duluth... never had a bad meal... went often for the shrimp... well everything on the menu...

Unknown said...

We meet with friends alot at this location we are going to miss them so sad😢

Unknown said...

I am very disappointed to hear this bad news. Had many fine meals there and made lots of memories

Anonymous said...

Wooow! This was my hang out spot for about 6 years. Loved the atmosphere and the staff as well as the regulars. Gonna miss that place.

Unknown said...

My niece flew in from Germany and I had been telling her I was going to take her to my favorite restaurant only to find out that they are permanently closed. I am devastated. Why?

Unknown said...

Aww that sucks!!

Mimi Davis said...

This is sad news. The food and service were always great. I loved the salad and she crab soup. Bring it back!

Unknown said...

Sorry to hear.... great place

Anonymous said...

We always loved this place had plenty of family get togethers there. We first ate at the one in Charleston by the river watching the draw bridge sure am going to miss it

Unknown said...

California Dream in Duluth Ga had a great family Thanksgiving with family.We did not have to take days preparing. No clean up. Have to let my Mom know they are permanenty closed. Cannot celebrate there. this Thanksgiving.

MISS YOU SO MUCH said...

I was shocked when the Kennesaw location closed suddenly and was bulldozed subsequently in 2019, and I was devastated when the only other location in metro Atlanta — the one in Duluth — closed in March 2020 and never reopened. Excellent seating, excellent decor, and excellent food. Usually, excellent service. No pretension. Affordable.

Anonymous said...

I love California Dreamin and have gone thee a lot with my family and friends over the years on Washington Road in Augusta, GA. We love the restaurant. I was surprised when I decided to go to the Kennesaw, GA location to find it closed. It is a nice restaurant, and it is unfortunate it did not survive after the COVD pandemic. I hope they reassess and bring the restaurant back to Kennesaw, GA.

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