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California Grill recommendations
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sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Me and DH were just there a few weeks ago for our Anniversary.
For our appetizers we had the Kaizan Roll(sushi) and the Meatballs. Absolutely delicious!! And you can use sushi as an appetizer for you if on the dining plan. Absolutely delicious!!! For my entree I had the Bison. It was either that or the filet and I am so happy I chose the Bison. It was the best cut of meat and so tender it melted in my mouth! Not gamey at all! They tell you that they use a certain cut of the meat to get rid of that gaminess etc. I hands down would get the same menu items next time I go back. Desert I had ordered a specialty cake so we did not have desert so I cannot speak for desert this time. We had a perfect view of Magic Kingdom/Castle with the window seat we had. Also we had the best waitress on property(and we have enjoyed a lot of signature and regular meals on property). Her name was Julie and I highly recommend her! She is who asked questions and got me who was going to get the filet to try the bison and was so soo happy she did! We loved it so much we already made reservations to go back during our next trip in May. Can't wait!
Hope you enjoy and I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu!
For our appetizers we had the Kaizan Roll(sushi) and the Meatballs. Absolutely delicious!! And you can use sushi as an appetizer for you if on the dining plan. Absolutely delicious!!! For my entree I had the Bison. It was either that or the filet and I am so happy I chose the Bison. It was the best cut of meat and so tender it melted in my mouth! Not gamey at all! They tell you that they use a certain cut of the meat to get rid of that gaminess etc. I hands down would get the same menu items next time I go back. Desert I had ordered a specialty cake so we did not have desert so I cannot speak for desert this time. We had a perfect view of Magic Kingdom/Castle with the window seat we had. Also we had the best waitress on property(and we have enjoyed a lot of signature and regular meals on property). Her name was Julie and I highly recommend her! She is who asked questions and got me who was going to get the filet to try the bison and was so soo happy she did! We loved it so much we already made reservations to go back during our next trip in May. Can't wait!
Hope you enjoy and I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu!
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HouCuseChickie
Well-Known Member
As @Tuvalu noted, the menu changes. I had a flatbread there back in 2012 that was incredible, but I haven't seen it since. The flatbread I had a couple of weeks ago also isn't always on the posted menus...it was kind of like having an elevated Rueben sandwich on a flatbread.
DH always comes out of CG saying he should just stick with pork. He's had several different pork entrees on our visits that were far superior in his opinion to the beef filet. He also tried the pork belly nigri this past visit and said it was amazing.
I've had sushi on several of my visits and have found it all to be excellent; however, the sashimi was probably my most fave. The only thing I've had there that was truly disappointing was the goat cheese ravioli. Yes, I know it's been on the menu forever and is a fan fave, but I thought it was awful. So...I guess a lot of this is personal preferences. I had Ahi tuna this visit and while the lo mein and veggies were way too salty for me, the tuna was phenomenal.
DH always comes out of CG saying he should just stick with pork. He's had several different pork entrees on our visits that were far superior in his opinion to the beef filet. He also tried the pork belly nigri this past visit and said it was amazing.
I've had sushi on several of my visits and have found it all to be excellent; however, the sashimi was probably my most fave. The only thing I've had there that was truly disappointing was the goat cheese ravioli. Yes, I know it's been on the menu forever and is a fan fave, but I thought it was awful. So...I guess a lot of this is personal preferences. I had Ahi tuna this visit and while the lo mein and veggies were way too salty for me, the tuna was phenomenal.
Sweet Melissa
Well-Known Member
My recommendation is not to listen to anyone but the menu. Just choose the dishes that call to you, and you likely will not be disappointed.
Also, don't concern yourself too much with ordering the traditional appetizer/entrée/dessert combination. On most of our visits, we've been happiest sticking to the non-entrée selections. It's very easy to make a tasting menu here of several starters.
Also, don't concern yourself too much with ordering the traditional appetizer/entrée/dessert combination. On most of our visits, we've been happiest sticking to the non-entrée selections. It's very easy to make a tasting menu here of several starters.
wvdisneyfamily
Well-Known Member
California roll and goat cheese ravioli!
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
I went into the California Grill wanting the beef fillet but ended up getting the pork two ways and it was FANTASTIC! I am a picky eater and I figured the tenderloin would be okay, and I don't like polenta and I hadn't ever tried pork belly, and I ended up loving both. My only compliant was that there wasn't more. Hubby had the bison and really liked it, I liked the taste I had of it. We also shared the tomato flatbread and the chocolate pudding dessert, and both of those were great too.
Disneydreamer23
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My mom goes here every trip and always talks about how amazing the food is ! I don't think you will have a bad dish !
LowesChevy
Well-Known Member
Pork two ways is very good, BLT flatbread and dragon roll were all excellent. I will also echo that the filet of beef was so so, underwhelming. AP has an amazing filet if you get there! We also had some fabulous banana fritters for dessert
senor_jorge
Barbara Eden+? Bring it!!
Pork Two Ways was fantastic. They nailed the tenderness on each. The goat cheese polenta was great as well. The Goat Cheese Ravioli is a great appetizer, especially when it's cool or chilly outside.
