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California

Calle Almirante Ferrandiz, 32, 29780 Nerja, Spain
+34 952521890
Ranked #48 of 176 restaurants in Nerja
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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36 reviews from our community

87% Recommend
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Dave_and_Kaz_Spain
Nerja, Spain
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

My partner & I went to this restaurant with 2 friends on a Tuesday night. The overall impression of the place was good, with very nice decoration, although it wasn't at all busy, but possibly this is to be expected on a Tuesday night in early December out of season. Our starters were bruchettas and coronation chicken with nachos! Large... More

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nerjagirlTipperary
tipperary
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

California restaurant in Nerja has been completely renovated, with new owners. The food is really lovely as are the staff. Really worth a visit. I'd advise booking. More

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sddeliveries
Leicester
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

8 of us ate here during the week 16th -23rd October. The food is excellent, well presented and tasty. Throw in the great service provided by knowlegable waiters and you'll soon understand why we chose to eat here on 4 ocassions. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed. More

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Jyros1
Flintshire, North Wales
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
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We have been to California on our previous visits to Nerja and always rated it highly. However, this year, despite being impressed with the new look of the building, I'm sorry to say that we came away a little disappointed. The menu seems to have less choice than we remember and the dishes available did not really get us as... More

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Fergusmcc
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Went to this restaurant last year and could not wait to return. When we arrived last week returned to restaurant which was refurbished to a high standard but the standard of the food was poor and did not get sides we ordered . When complained to staff they not understand English . Will not return on next visit to nerja... More

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Nikki_9988
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

California is a recently refurbished restaurant in the centre of Nerja. We were impressed with the starters; although they were only bruschetta they were tasty and good value for money. The main course however was slightly disappointing - I had grilled chicken which was overcooked and my boyfriend had langoustines which were also overcooked. The atmosphere however was lovely with... More

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putneyboy
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If you want a guaranteed good meal and hassle free evening then go here, they serve real portions and at a good price. More

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Topsy130
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

Had a very nice meal here, staff made you feel very welcome, attentive and friendly but not gushing or too over the top, just right. The food was tasty fresh and the portions are very generous all in all excellent value for money and worth a return visit More

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bushwacker2
Norwich, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2010

Had two meals here on our recent visit to Nerja.The staff were very pleasant the food was very good and we felt very welcome.There was heavy rain on our last visit and all the tables had to be quickly moved indoors mid meal.This was done most efficiently and with the minimum of fuss.Certainly worth a visit as we had a... More

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YorksHotfeet
Yorks
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13 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2010

Succulent steak with a choice of sauces seems to be the speciality (15e). The roof top terrace is welcomed in the hot evenings. Booking advisable, it gets very busy. More

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