Question re: Dress code at Jiko

[agent86]

I'm having dinner at Jiko this coming Sunday. I've never been there before, and I'm wondering how strict they are on their dress code. Their dress code for men states that "dress shorts" and jeans are okay. If I wear some plaid shorts, a polo, and these sandals: http://www.rei.com/product/762288
Will I be okay?

 

[SanFrancisco]

Yes, you'll be fine.

 

[mbtohill]

Just avoid wearing a baseball hat and you will be fine....I've gone in a t-shirt and shorts and did not look or feel out of place....

 

[RonAnnArbor]

I don't get the baseball cap reference -- there are always people there in baseball caps.

It's a casual dining facility. I never wear anything else at WDW but shorts, polos, and flipflops, and have had dinner at Jiko half a dozen times with zero concerns about not fitting into some type of dress code. And for the record, I often wear baseball caps. So I don't know what the previous post was about.

At any rate, you will be just fine with your planned outfit.

 

[mbtohill]

I made reference to baseball hats because if you go to Disney.com and look up Jiko the specific dress code guidelines are as follows:

<LI class=themeText>Dress Code Guidelines: Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
NOT permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While t-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics are not acceptable.

Now, as I mentioned previously I have worn shorts, t-shirts and flip flops and felt very comfortable.

Didn't mean to offend anyone.

Also I dont think JIKO is considered a "casual dining facility".....once again referring to Disney.com...it is listed as a "dining experience"...while places like Hollywood and Vine , Tony's Town Square, and Mama Melrose are listed at "casual dining"...I think you would agree that JIKO is certainly a cut above those places.

 

[RonAnnArbor]

I wasn't referring to Disney's definition of their dining. I was referring to the generally accepted restaurant-definition of casual dining - similar to Outback, Macaronni Grill, Olive Garden (all considered casual dining) - a class which Jiko does indeed fit into.

Frankly, I'm not big into Disney Dining - we have much better restaurants right here where I live...but added my two cents merely to the dress code question based on my own experiences at the parks there.

 

[MAF]

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[MAF]

I wasn't referring to Disney's definition of their dining. I was referring to the generally accepted restaurant-definition of casual dining - similar to Outback, Macaronni Grill, Olive Garden (all considered casual dining) - a class which Jiko does indeed fit into.

Frankly, I'm not big into Disney Dining - we have much better restaurants right here where I live...but added my two cents merely to the dress code question based on my own experiences at the parks there.

Well where I'm from we were raised to believe that you don't wear hats to the dinner table.

 

[unkadug]

Disney Dress codes consist of :
Business Casual Dress Code and Formal

Business Casual Dress Code
Attire considered appropriate by this dress code is:
• Dress shorts
• Dress pants
• Jean pants
• Collared shirts
• Blouses
• Sweaters
• T-shirts


Attire not permitted by this dress code is:
• Hats
• Swimsuits
• Swimsuit cover-up's
• Tank tops
• Torn clothing
• Flip-flops

Formal Dress Code

Attire required by this dress code is:
• Jacket and Dress Wear (for men)
• Evening Dress Wear (for women)

Attire considered optional by this dress code is:
• Tie (for men)
____________
Business Casual Dress Code

• Artist Point
• California Grill
• Citricos
• Flying Fish Cafe
• Jiko
• Narcoossee's
• Yachtsman Steakhouse

Formal Dress Code:

• Victoria & Albert's

http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/dining/dresscodes/default.asp

 

[RonAnnArbor]

I have eaten at Jiko on several occasions. I find it no different from any other casual dining restaurant. If you are ever in Ann Arbor, stop in and have dinner at Zanzibar - you'll find an almost identical menu, and nicer dining atmosphere - yet still casual dining. Grizzly Peek would offer you similar decor and atmosphere. Like I said, I find nothing special about Disney Dining. There are some good restaurants, I agree, but nothing that you can't find anywhere else in the country.

 

[The Mom]

I believe the OP's question has been answered.

Since the rest of the discussion has deteriorated into whether or not certain restaurants merit being called "fine dining" vs "casual dining," with "beauty being in the eye of the beholder" this thread has run its course.