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Reviewed by DVCSammy Review Date: 01/15/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
JUST AN UNFORGETTABLE DINING EXPERIENCE!
How can you beat a rooftop restaurant that overlooks all four Disney Parks .. ..
Their top-notch staff started me off with thei RAVIOLO that was subtle and delicious .. ..
The came their PORK SKILLET which was delicious and the smoothest polenta you will ever fave and topping it off was their CALIFORNIA CHEESE TRAY with a Bleu Cheese that blew my socks off .. ..
Most shocking was trying some of the families dishes and they were amazing >>> Their PIZZA appetizer was easily the best pizza I've ever had and their KIM CHI FRIED RICE was the best fried rice I've ever had too!
And, as fireworks started, our server directed us to the outdoor patio to view the fireworks and had fresh coffee awaiting us when we returned to the table .. .. We were seated at 5:00PM and didn't leave the restaurant until after the fireworks at 8:30PM .. .. An unforgettable night!
Pros:
everything.Cons:
nothing.Reviewed by Jamiegii Review Date: 11/11/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
My fiancé and I went in February 2022 to celebrate getting engaged the week before our trip. It was our first night and we were there during fireworks. Bring it was a celebration, we added on the wine pairings to the meal and we still talk about this meal over 6 months later. The short rib wontons were my fiancés favorite thing by far he said. The service was amazing and our waitress took such good care of us. Watching the fireworks on our first night, before ever entering the parks was a surreal and magical experience! The best start to vacation ever
Pros:
The food, fireworks, atmosphere, service and everything!Cons:
Expensive, although worth itReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/19/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
we have dined here 2X since menu change -still really enjoy and is our fav at the parks. the dumplings are great and my wife makes at home - filet is very good.
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food view drinksCons:
a little expensiveReviewed by StarTours1401 Review Date: 06/24/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I kicked off our honeymoon with dinner at the California Grill in June 2021, and it was the perfect start to a magical trip! The view of Magic Kingdom was breathtaking and the service was outstanding. Our server recommended the beef wonton appetizer, and it was probably one of the best things I’ve eaten in my life! Our entrees were also delicious, and our cocktails did not disappoint. If you’re looking for delicious food in an upscale (yet somehow laid back) environment, this is it! The only downside is the cost - It was quite expensive. I suppose all magic comes at a price!
Pros:
- Delicious, high-quality food - Outstanding service - Amazing views of Magic Kingdom - If you’re using Disney transportation, it’s not too difficult to get to (get to MK, then walk or monorail over)Cons:
- Can be hard to snag a dining reservation - High price tag - During our trip, fireworks shows had not yet returnedReviewed by BridgetW Review Date: 05/19/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
Fine dining at Disney! We loved our dinner here. We celebrated our son's 14th birthday here and were not disappointed. Excellent food, service and wine list. The views cannot be beat. We will come here again!
Pros:
views, on the monorail, wine listCons:
monorail service ended before our dinner so we had to take a taxi back to our hotelReviewed by Becca4335 Review Date: 02/28/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
This place would make a great date night spot. It's not crazy loud, has great food and also the view from the top could be a great spot for those looking to propose (hint, hint). My boyfriend and I particularly had a great time because of our waiter Riley had reminded me so much of my dad and we went there as a way to remember him because he was brutally murdered in August of 2019 and never got to go to the California Grill but AlWAYS wanted to!
Pros:
Everything The blueberry lemon drop martini was DIVINE!!Cons:
It's fit for more adults than it is kids.Reviewed by Ella Review Date: 04/19/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
One of the best meals I've ever eaten!
The atmosphere, as well as the food, was absolutely incredible!
Pros:
fireworks, food, beautiful view, great service...Cons:
noneReviewed by JessAndTaran Review Date: 04/14/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had one of our honeymoon meals here, what an experience. We absolutely adore this place. Everything from the service to the food to the view of the fireworks made this a 10/10 experience
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Location Food Service Choice of wine Views Beverage listsCons:
NONEReviewed by Joskiemom Review Date: 04/18/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had dinner at California Grill to celebrate my son's 21st birthday, there were 3 of us. Our server was Nancy whom we will request every time we return. She made great menu recommendations and I have to say her wine recommendations were stellar. We started by sharing three appetizers - the maki roll was skillfully prepared and melted in my mouth (yes, even the nori); the cured meat selection in the charcuterie provided a nice array of flavor and texture balances; we ordered a hand-formed pizza with hot hot peppers we all enjoyed, but the maki was so good I had to look at the menu just now to recall our third appetizer. My grilled pork tenderloin paired elegantly with the 2017 Clark and Telephone Pinot Noir, as did the bison and the beef my companions ordered. All three cuts of meat were tender and prepared skillfully, the seasoning of all three dishes elevated the meat. For dessert we enjoyed a port wine with the cheese platters, and shared a glass of 2013 Royal Tokaji among us. The cheeses were paired with individual accompaniments; the pairings, amplified by the port, were heavenly and we were laughing about how full we were and how conflicted we were about being so full. Oh, and did I mention the fireworks? Because the experience of watching the fireworks over MK was impeccable.
Pros:
We had an awesome server, which makes the experience that much better. Great wine cellar - we had the best wines we'd had on property at California Grill. We were on the Deluxe Dining Plan, so anxiety about the price of the meal was not an issue. We bought a bottle for the table out of pocket.Cons:
We had no complaints or disappointments about California Grill.Reviewed by aileens2284 Review Date: 12/31/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
6 of us dressed up and went "fancy" for one meal during our 9 day trip. I give it a 10 star rating, it was so amazing. First you check in downstairs and they come get you and you go up in a private elevator right to the restaurant. When we arrived, our table was waiting for us, they brought us right over. The first thing you notice is the amazing view! We arrived at 6pm, our meal lasted 2 hours, then afterward we watched the fireworkd/Happily Ever After show at Magic Kingdom from the observation deck. It was breathtaking. We used the dining plan, prices would be over our budget otherwise. Our server was amazing, and it felt like he was just there for us. After taking our drink orders, ( my mom ordered coffee, they grind it tableside and serve it with real sugar cubes), they bring out sourdough bread served with warm herbed oil, this was so good we had to force ourselves to say no when our server asked if we wanted more ( we knew we had a lot of food to eat!) We all ordered the Cowboy Cut 19oz ribeye steak. We have different tastes in how well the meat is done, but they all came out perfect. You could cut the steak with a fork. It was so juicy and seasoned just right. It was served with honey saffron-glazed carrots and aged Gouda macaroni and cheese. Wow, the mac n cheese was so good! There was so much food, only one of our group was able to finish the whole steak. For dessert we ordered Warm Valrhona Chocolate cake, and i had the carrot cheesecake. Was very good and even though we were so full, we at least tried it! We were not rushed at all during our meal, and we also didn't feel like we were waiting for food either. It was just the perfect experience. We finished up just at the fireworks and Happliy Ever after was starting. We watched from the Observation Deck and it was so amazing. My mom is afraid of heights, so she stood inside and watched through the floor to ceiling windows, all of a sudden our server walked up behind her with a chair for her to sit in! If we use the dining plan we will definitely visit again. This was an amazing experience.
