Official California Grill Open ADR Watch Thread

[WDWKOOK]

We just ate there tonight and it was amazing. I was a little hesitant due to the menu. I didn't think there was anything I would like. Everything we ordered was incredible. I'll have to list it out later. Eating there will have to change how we dine at WDW.

Looking forward to reading in more detail what you ordered.

I wish it was possible for me to say the same things as the PP. Yes the appetizer was good but that is all I can tell you about. It was the execution that was an issue for me. My entree could not be prepared to the chef's satisfaction. Credit there. The 45 minutes before the issues was brought to my attention. No credit there. The alternate was not even a close second.

When the manager came to speak to me he offered me a dessert. Wait I have not even had an entree. No thank you my check please. They did take care of my appetizer.

My hope is that they work out their issues and execution improves.

One other thing and now it makes sense. The table next to me said as they were leaving. "Good luck getting you meal."

This is interesting to me because though this is not a scientific sampling at all, out of two opening night reviews in a row here, they match with our past experiences over the years at CA Grill. In general, our experiences have been great half of the time and not-so-great the other half (mostly in regards to waitstaff). I am hopeful the timing issues will evolve, though it's possible that they may have set themselves up for "timing" failure with certain dishes. Taking into consideration your timing issues, how would you rate the service and food quality? Will you be posting a review?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

for those interested, full review posted at Disney Food Blog:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/...ifornia-grill-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/

pretty positive spin (not surprisingly) so getting some "real world" takes as well is good

 

[MarianoC]

Does anyone know how does the new menu work with the Dining Plan ?
Do you have to chose one from the Entrees menu and a desert plus the beverage ? Does it include sushi ?

Thanks

 

[marshwiggle]

for those interested, full review posted at Disney Food Blog:
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2013/...ifornia-grill-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/

pretty positive spin (not surprisingly) so getting some "real world" takes as well is good

Calling it a review (DFB's term) is a bit of a stretch. It's content from the preview/junket carried over to a second post.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Calling it a review (DFB's term) is a bit of a stretch. It's content from the preview/junket carried over to a second post.

yeah, it's just a larger story covering that - It's definitely more of a review of the restaurant / the changes, vs. a review of a meal there

She did say she wasn't too impressed with the dessert sampler (well, 2 of the 3 components) so that was one negative

Other interesting thing I saw was her say that the former wine room is now decored like the rest of the restaurant but is available fore people who would like a quieter meal there

 

[LisaCM614]

Has anyone seen a children's menu yet?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Has anyone seen a children's menu yet?

wdwinfo has it (updated 9/13): http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=105#menu

Appetizers/Starter:

• Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad - with curled Carrots, Baby Tomatoes, and Fat-free Ranch Dressing - $5.00
• Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Lettuce Wraps - with Hummus Dip - $5.00

Entree/Main Course:

• Mickey Check Meals: Grilled Beef Tenderloin - Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Baby Carrots, crushed Sweet Potatoes and Ketchup Sauce, and Seasonal Fruit Kabobs with Freshly Made Yogurt Dip. Choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals without substitution - $18.00
• Mickey Check Meals: Grilled Chicken Breast - Citrus-glazed Grilled Chicken Breast with Baby Steamed Carrots, crushed Sweet Potatoes, and Sesaonal Fruit Kabobs with Freshly Made Yogurt Dip. Choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guildelines for Complete Meals without substitution - $15.00
• Mickey Check Meals: Pasta - Whole-Grain Macaroni Pasta with Oven-fired Tomato Sauce served with Seasonal Fruit Kabobs with Freshly Made Yogurt Dip. Choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small Dasani® Water. Meets Disney Nutrition Guildelines for Complete Meals without substitution - $14.00
• Provolone and Fresh Tomato Pizza - served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani® Water, or Small Minute Maid® Apple Juice - $9.00

Dessert:

• California Grill Signature Puffed Rice Sushi - . - $6.00
• Cookies and Cream - Fresh-baked Petite Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla and Chocolate Pop Rocks Ice Cream - $6.00
• Seasonal Fruit Kabobs - with Freshly Made Yogurt Dip - $5.00

 

[Beth]

Other interesting thing I saw was her say that the former wine room is now decored like the rest of the restaurant but is available fore people who would like a quieter meal there

So, the wine room survived? That is such good news - we LOVE it in there!!!

 

[budafam]

I can't believe no one has posted a review of it yet. I was so hoping for a live post last night I want to see if the Kazan Roll is the same or changed at all... also what the Duck In All Its Glory really looks like plated... I've only seen pictures of the giant board full of meats and I doubt you get all that for an appetizer!

 

[want2bminnie]

I can't believe no one has posted a review of it yet. I was so hoping for a live post last night I want to see if the Kazan Roll is the same or changed at all... also what the Duck In All Its Glory really looks like plated... I've only seen pictures of the giant board full of meats and I doubt you get all that for an appetizer!

I agree!
I am also waiting to see some photos of the actual plated items so I can see portion sizes, etc.....this way I can decide in advance what I am going to order!

Please someone show us some pics!!

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[disneynanacat]

There's one on the "Coming to you live" thread on the Dining Reviews board.

 

[bedogged]

I can't believe no one has posted a review of it yet. I was so hoping for a live post last night I want to see if the Kazan Roll is the same or changed at all... also what the Duck In All Its Glory really looks like plated... I've only seen pictures of the giant board full of meats and I doubt you get all that for an appetizer!

I am interested in knowing if the Kazan Roll is still an appetizer on the Deluxe Dinning Plan?

 

[MarianoC]

Does anyone know how does the new menu work with the Dining Plan ?
Do you have to chose one from the Entrees menu and a desert plus the beverage ? Does it include sushi ?

Thanks

Anyone ?
Anybody knows how did it work with the old menu ?
Thx

 

[budafam]

I am interested in knowing if the Kazan Roll is still an appetizer on the Deluxe Dinning Plan?

Yes, I'm interested in that too! I've seen two different versions of the menu and one had it listed as an entree (which I really hope is not true)...

 

[mmkenn]

There are two reservations for CG on 10/28 for 4 people that I have to cancel. Please the see the October cancellation board and PM me if interested.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I agree!
I am also waiting to see some photos of the actual plated items so I can see portion sizes, etc.....this way I can decide in advance what I am going to order!

Please someone show us some pics!!

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there is a pretty good review from opening night (so, a real meal, not the pre-opening party thing) over at Inside the Magic
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/...lubs-on-reopening-night-at-walt-disney-world/

There are some pictures of the food and they commented that the scallop dish seemed like a small portion, but with the gnochi was fairly heavy and plenty of food. They said the chicken dish was quite large (though the skin was salty)

Also include a picture of watching Wishes from what I believe is the new South observation deck:

 

[ddluvsdisney]

there is a pretty good review from opening night (so, a real meal, not the pre-opening party thing) over at Inside the Magic
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/09/review-california-grill-enhances-menu-with-fresh-new-flavors-only-a-few-flubs-on-reopening-night-at-walt-disney-world/

There are some pictures of the food and they commented that the scallop dish seemed like a small portion, but with the gnochi was fairly heavy and plenty of food. They said the chicken dish was quite large (though the skin was salty)

Also include a picture of watching Wishes from what I believe is the new South observation deck:

Thanks for that!!

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[Maiky]

I posted a review of my dinner on opening night in the Coming to you Live! thread. Here is the link and if the link doesn't work the post is #3037. (Can't post the pictures here because I'm at the airport right now)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3102192&page=203#.UjOJpfcr63g

 

[snausman]

I know people will be upset with me but this is my family opinion. W e ate at CG on Friday the 13th. LOVED what they did with the restaurant it is beautiful!

But the food was, well, just not that good at all. First not to wild about the selection of apps they had but we went with the duck in its glory and spicy roll. We loved the spicy K roll it was out of this world. The duck one was just ok and we all love duck. Just was not that great. Than we received our dinner, 2 of us had the fillet and 1 the scallops and the other the 3 pork dinner. The fillets came out wrong, way over cooked. We ordered them rare, and black and blue. My DD who ordered hers black and blue came out rare, and she could live with it but mine came out medium, no where near rare. They did offer to take it back and get me another. The reason I hate this, is that everyone will be done with their dinner or close to when I get mine. But I did have them recook the steak, and of course everyone was done when it finally came out. My SIL scallops where way under cooked and my DH did not have enough.

So over all not a great experience. Watching the fireworks from our table was magical but the meal was not worth 2 dining credits. I know people will be upset with this, and to be honest this broke my heart. I have been going to CG since it was a dinner show. Loved it when it went to CG but this new change, well my family and I are not even sure we will give them a second try. That's how bad it was.

Laura

 

[budafam]

The restaurant just reopened about a week ago. I'm glad we're not going till December so hopefully all the wrinkles will be ironed out by then.