"Dress Code" at restaurants

[The Incredible Schmulk]

My general feeling on the Disney dress code is to go in what makes you comfortable. That doesn't necessarily mean go in comfort wear, but rather to dine in attire than doesn't make you feel out of place in comparison to your fellow diners and the restaurant's atmosphere.

When we eat at California Grill, I don't feel that the laid back atmosphere befits and dress shirt and a tie, but I do think that it calls for at least some adherence to a business casual model. I usually where a nice pair of dark jeans and a button up or nice polo shirt in there, and I feel perfectly fine. I would feel completely under-dressed and out of place in shorts and a t-shirt, though. I'd probably feel a little out of place in a t-shirt, in general, really, regardless of my pants style.

When we dined at Citricos last year, I wore khakis and a button-up shirt, and I felt it appropriate once seated. Anything less, I would have felt like I was sticking out, and I would have been uncomfortable.

When it comes to dining in a park, though, all bets are off. I cannot be expected to leave the park in my touring clothes and then come back in more formal attire just to eat a meal. I will only make an exception for Bistro de Paris in Epcot, and that's only if I'm staying in an Epcot area resort. Otherwise, I won't dine there.

 

[real mad hatter]

Ok.

My general feeling on the Disney dress code is to go in what makes you comfortable. That doesn't necessarily mean go in comfort wear, but rather to dine in attire than doesn't make you feel out of place in comparison to your fellow diners and the restaurant's atmosphere.

When we eat at California Grill, I don't feel that the laid back atmosphere befits and dress shirt and a tie, but I do think that it calls for at least some adherence to a business casual model. I usually where a nice pair of dark jeans and a button up or nice polo shirt in there, and I feel perfectly fine. I would feel completely under-dressed and out of place in shorts and a t-shirt, though. I'd probably feel a little out of place in a t-shirt, in general, really, regardless of my pants style.

When we dined at Citricos last year, I wore khakis and a button-up shirt, and I felt it appropriate once seated. Anything less, I would have felt like I was sticking out, and I would have been uncomfortable.

When it comes to dining in a park, though, all bets are off. I cannot be expected to leave the park in my touring clothes and then come back in more formal attire just to eat a meal. I will only make an exception for Bistro de Paris in Epcot, and that's only if I'm staying in an Epcot area resort. Otherwise, I won't dine there.

Hi there,our last signature meal was Jikos,I wore silk shirt and kaki three quarter shorts,however this year we've a ADR for CG.Is that attire too casual for the Grill?I was going to pack cream coloured pants and fancy shirt but I look like Barry Manilow,whoa! Enough is enough.What is the proper attire?:shrug:

 

[The Incredible Schmulk]

Hi there,our last signature meal was Jikos,I wore silk shirt and kaki three quarter shorts,however this year we've a ADR for CG.Is that attire too casual for the Grill?I was going to pack cream coloured pants and fancy shirt but I look like Barry Manilow,whoa! Enough is enough.What is the proper attire?:shrug:

I don't really think proper attire is uniform across the board, and I do think Jiko has a slightly more upscale feel than California Grill. I would say that if you were comfortable and felt properly attired in what you wore to Jiko, it would definitely also be appropriate for California Grill.

Like I said, I feel completely comfortable in California Grill in a nice pair of dark jeans and a well-made polo shirt or button up. I think you'd find that you would feel completely comfortable amongst your fellow diners in such an outfit or anything comparable, especially if you grab a seat in the lounge, instead of at a table (highly recommended; it's so much more comfortable and casual, and the service is just as good).

 

[deragoku]

Disney's dress code is a balancing act between to allow any recognition of the tourists do not complete wardrobe of clothes always travel.