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California Dreaming Oxalate Guide

52 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

27 Safe23 Caution2 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Ribeye

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Steak + Shrimp

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

She Crab Soup

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Filet Mignon

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Knob Hill Chicken

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

monterey jack cheese 0.1mg

Does the knob hill chicken contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Cheesecake - Seasonal Topping

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal fruit topping 0.5mg

Does the cheesecake - seasonal topping contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Pork Chop

Likely Safe~2mg (1–3mg range)

Key Ingredients

jalapeno 1.1mgvinegar 0.6mg

Caesar

Likely Safe~2mg (1–3mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 1.1mggarlic 0.5mgromano cheese 0.3mgparmesan cheese 0.3mglemon juice 0.2mg

Seasonal Veggie

Likely Safe~3mg (1–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal vegetables 2.6mg

Does the seasonal veggie contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Carolina Trout

Likely Safe~5mg (3–7mg range)

Key Ingredients

arugula 4.2mglemon 0.6mg

Miso Salmon

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

soy sauce 3.0mgmiso paste 2.0mg

Does the miso salmon contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Fettuccine Alfredo

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

fettuccine pasta 3.0mgblack pepper 1.1mgparmesan cheese 0.7mgbutter 0.4mg

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

jicama 4.4mgdill pickle 0.6mgchipotle pepper 0.4mg

Nashville Hot Wings

Likely Safe~6mg (4–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

hot pepper sauce 3.3mgvegetable oil 2.5mgbleu cheese 0.4mg

Marinated Sirloin

Likely Safe~7mg (3–13mg range)

Key Ingredients

soy sauce 3.0mgblack pepper 2.2mggarlic 0.7mgfruit juice 0.5mg

Does the marinated sirloin contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Croissant Bread Pudding

Likely Safe~7mg (4–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

croissant 4.8mgvanilla extract 1.5mgmilk 0.2mg

Baby Back Ribs

Likely Safe~8mg (5–12mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 5.3mgBBQ sauce 1.5mgvinegar 1.0mggarlic 0.5mgbrown sugar 0.1mg

Does the baby back ribs contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Our Famous Croissants (5)

Likely Safe~8mg (5–13mg range)

Key Ingredients

croissant dough 8.0mgbutter 0.4mg

American Burger

Likely Safe~12mg (7–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 10.5mgred onion 1.1mgdill pickle 0.8mg

Seafood Nachos

Likely Safe~13mg (8–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

tortilla chips 10.8mgred onion 1.4mgcheese sauce 0.2mgdill 0.2mg

Chicken Tacos (3)

Likely Safe~13mg (8–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

shredded lettuce 5.4mgtomatoes 3.6mgcorn tortillas 2.3mgcilantro 0.5mgchipotle peppers 0.4mg

Shrimp San Francisco

Likely Safe~13mg (8–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

pasta 12.0mggarlic 0.5mgromano cheese 0.2mgbutter 0.2mgmushrooms 0.1mg

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Likely Safe~15mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

tortilla chips 10.8mgBBQ sauce 1.8mgred onion 1.8mgcheese sauce 0.3mg

Club Sandwich

Likely Safe~15mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 10.5mgsourdough bread 4.5mgmonterey jack cheese 0.1mg

Blackened Chicken Pasta

Likely Safe~16mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

pasta 12.0mgtomatoes 2.2mgparmesan cheese 0.4mgbutter 0.3mggarlic 0.3mg

Fried Crab Claws

Likely Safe~16mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato ketchup 7.3mgall-purpose flour 4.3mgvegetable oil 3.0mghot sauce 1.0mglemon juice 0.1mg

Chicken Sandwich

Likely Safe~16mg (9–24mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 9.2mgsandwich bread 2.8mgarugula 1.8mgmustard 1.8mgjack cheese 0.1mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Roasted Salmon or Chicken

Check Sides~18mg (7–36mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 8.0mgtomatoes 5.3mgavocado 2.8mgbalsamic vinegar 1.8mg

Does the roasted salmon or chicken contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Crispy Shrimp Tacos (3)

Check Sides~18mg (11–27mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 7.9mgjicama 5.5mgcorn tortillas 2.7mgred onion 1.1mgscallion 0.5mg

Chicken Club

Check Sides~21mg (13–32mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 8.0mgtomatoes 5.3mgparsley 3.4mgavocado 2.8mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Does the chicken club contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

Cheeseburger - Kids Menu

Check Sides~24mg (14–36mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato fries 23.6mg

Mashed Potatoes

Check Sides~24mg (14–36mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 23.6mgbutter 0.2mgmilk 0.1mg

Fried Seafood Platter - Oysters

Check Sides~25mg (15–37mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 14.5mgflour 4.8mgvegetable oil 4.0mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Fried Seafood Platter - Flounder

Check Sides~25mg (15–37mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 14.5mgflour 4.8mgvegetable oil 4.0mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Fried Seafood Platter - Shrimp

Check Sides~25mg (15–37mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 14.5mgflour 4.8mgvegetable oil 4.0mgblack pepper 1.1mg

French Fries

Check Sides~26mg (15–39mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 23.6mgvegetable oil 2.0mg

Steak Tacos (3)

Check Sides~27mg (16–40mg range)

Key Ingredients

green cabbage 21.0mgcorn tortillas 2.7mgred onion 1.4mgfresh cilantro 1.0mgchipotle pepper 0.4mg

Steamed Peel & Eat Shrimp

Check Sides~27mg (16–41mg range)

Key Ingredients

celery salt 12.8mgtomato ketchup 11.6mgpaprika 1.4mgblack pepper 0.6mgred pepper 0.6mg

Chicken Wings - Kids Menu

Check Sides~28mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato fries 23.6mgvegetable oil 3.0mgflour 1.8mg

Fried Shrimp - Kids Menu

Check Sides~29mg (17–44mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato fries 23.6mgvegetable oil 3.0mgflour 2.4mg

Chicken Strips - Kids Menu

Check Sides~29mg (17–44mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato fries 23.6mgvegetable oil 3.0mgflour 2.4mg

Baked Potato Soup

Check Sides~30mg (18–45mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 29.6mgscallion 0.5mg

Veggie Burger

Check Sides~32mg (19–47mg range)

Key Ingredients

veggie burger patty 16.5mgtomato 9.2mgavocado 3.5mgmustard 1.2mgBBQ sauce 1.1mg

Creamy Cole Slaw

Check Sides~36mg (22–54mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 35.0mgvinegar 1.2mg

Chicken Tenders Platter

Check Sides~37mg (22–56mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 29.6mgall-purpose flour 3.6mgvegetable oil 3.0mghoney BBQ sauce 1.2mg

All Three Seafood Platter

Check Sides~39mg (23–58mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 27.6mgvegetable oil 5.0mgflour 4.8mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Cali Bowl

Check Sides~41mg (24–61mg range)

Key Ingredients

sesame seeds 8.3mgmango 7.8mgjicama 7.7mgsushi rice 6.9mgavocado 5.6mg

Grilled Cheese

Check Sides~47mg (28–71mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 35.5mgwhite bread 10.0mgvegetable oil 1.5mgbutter 0.2mg

Baked Potato

Check Sides~49mg (30–74mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 49.3mg

Apple Walnut Cobbler

Check Sides~65mg (39–98mg range)

Key Ingredients

cinnamon 33.6mgwalnuts 25.5mgflour 3.6mgapple 2.4mgbutter 0.2mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Chocolate Brownie

High Risk~77mg (46–115mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 71.9mgflour 4.8mgbutter 0.3mg

Can you confirm if this dish contains cocoa powder?

California Dreaming

High Risk~93mg (56–140mg range)

Key Ingredients

almonds 81.4mgmixed greens 8.0mgtomatoes 2.7mghouse dressing 0.8mgmonterey jack cheese 0.1mg

Does the california dreaming contain spinach, beets, or Swiss chard?

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