Dine in rooftop elegance at Walt Disney World’s California Grill.
Location
California Grill is located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a deluxe resort found along the Magic Kingdom monorail route. The restaurant is located on the resort’s 15th floor. Before being escorted up in the restaurant’s exclusive elevator, Guests must check in with a Cast Member on the resort’s 2nd floor.
Quick Service or Table Service?
This restaurant offers a signature Table Service dining experience. Due to the popularity of this fine dining experience, advanced dining reservations are required. Reservations can be made up to 60 days before your visit, and for this restaurant, we recommend trying for a reservation as soon as possible. Guests can make a reservation online or through the My Disney Experience app.
Atmosphere
California Grill offers an elegant, upscale dining experience for all. The dining environment offers unmatched views of the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views at every time of day, but especially during Magic Kingdom’s nighttime fireworks. Guests who dine at California Grill earlier in the day are welcome to return during the evening with their receipt to watch the fireworks from the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary.
Menu Options
Dinner at this restaurant features a three-course menu for adults and children. For your first course, choose Sonoma Goat Cheese Raviolo, Spicy Kazan Roll, Heirloom Tomato Salad, Stone Fruit and Burrata Pizza, or Sashimi and Nigiri Sampler. Choose between Oak-fired Filet of Beef, Fire-roasted Venison, Cast Iron-grilled Pork Tenderloin, Saffron Cavatelli, San Francisco Cioppino, and Wagyu Strip Loin for your main course. For your final course, choose from Valrhona Ganache Torte, Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake, Peanut and Banana Torte, Chef’s Selections of California Cheeses, or White Chocolate Cherry Crème Brûlée.
California Grill offers a menu of signature wines and cocktails. If you need or want a recommendation, sommeliers are available to suggest pairings. The restaurant also provides allergy-friendly options for all courses, but Guests must speak with a Cast Member upon arrival about their request. For the complete menu, Guests can visit the My Disney Experience app.
Dining Tips
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders receive a 10% discount at this dining location. Please note that this restaurant has a dress code requiring “attire that respects the restaurant’s sophisticated and upscale aesthetic.”