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California

Calle Almirante Ferrandiz, 32, 29780 Nerja, Spain
+34 952521890
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Ranked #75 of 183 restaurants in Nerja
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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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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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I become more and more frustrated that restaurants can be so samey and have so little initiative. The menus are all the same wherever you go and everything served with chips and overcooked veggies..............Help !! Has Spain not got any inventive chefs ?? More

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nerja
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

California has been recently refurbished The restaurant in the centre of Nerja (post office street) . The restaurant now has new owners and they do not live upto the fantastic reputation of the previous owners. The decoration is fab the food is not. Food was served cold and portions are half the size of what they used to be it´s... More

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Nerja, Spain
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
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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tipperary
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 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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Leicester
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 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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Flintshire, North Wales
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 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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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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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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10 helpful votes 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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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2011
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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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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
11 helpful votes 11 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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