Fun Facts
California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort earned the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader's Choice Award for Best Overall Walt Disney World Resort Restaurant for Adults!
California Grill is a Signature Dining restaurant that serves award-winning gourmet dinners and sweeping views atop Disney's Contemporary Resort . Venture into this vibrant and charged atmosphere and watch the creation of culinary masterpieces in the on-stage kitchen.
Choose your view—the shimmering Seven Seas Lagoon, the enchanting Magic Kingdom theme park , the fireworks bursting over Cinderella Castle or, perhaps best of all, each other. Linger over the unforgettable vistas as you taste refined flavors influenced by the cultural melting pot of the American Pacific Coast.
The food is just as spectacular as the view. Inspired by classic cuisines from around the world, yet combined in inventive and delicious new ways, the California Grill's menu reflects the very best of California Fusion cooking.
While the menu changes regularly to utilize the freshest produce, the superb attention to detail and quality stays the same. You'll delight in such exquisite dishes as sushi, brick oven-baked flat breads, handmade Sonoma goat cheese ravioli, teriyaki barbecue beef fillet, oak-fired pork tenderloin and butterscotch crème brulee. California Grill is also a great choice for diners seeking tasty vegetarian options.
The wine list features selections from California's finest estates—updated each day to perfectly complement the food.
You'll relish living in a Golden State of mind at California Grill!
Checking In
While the restaurant itself is on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort, Guests check in at the reception desk on the hotel's 2nd floor. When your table is ready, a host or hostess will take you up to California Grill in a special express elevator.
Guest Policies
- A cancellation policy applies and may result in charges if you cancel with insufficient notice. Specific policies related to this facility will be detailed at time of reservation booking.
- Specialty celebration cakes are available for an additional charge and should be ordered 48 hours in advance by calling (407) 827-2253.
- This location can accommodate most special dietary needs. Advance notice may be required and cancellation fees may apply. Please indicate any special dietary need at time of reservation booking. Learn more about how we can help accommodate special dietary needs.
- 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 or graphics are not acceptable.
- Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcoholic beverages
- Menu items and prices subject to change without notice.
- This experience takes place in a non-smoking environment.
- To make reservations, book online or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days prior to your visit.
Quick Tips
- The Walt Disney World Food and Beverage Team is committed to offering a wide range of choices to accommodate Guests with food allergies or intolerances. Your desired dining requests will be addressed, but please note in many cases, advance notice is required—usually at the time of your reservation, which can be up to 180 days in advance. Please call the Disney's Dining Reservation Center at (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 to speak with a Cast Member. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
- Plan ahead, as many meal times at popular Walt Disney World restaurants book quickly. Book online or phone (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. Guests under age 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.
- Purchase the Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining ticket option, which includes the Disney Dining Plan , and receive a 30% savings per person at more than 100 select Walt Disney World restaurants—from snacks and quick meals to Disney Signature restaurants and Character Dining.
- All Walt Disney World restaurants, with the exception of food carts and quick-service dining, have high chairs and booster seats.
- Complimentary transportation, in the form of buses, boats and a monorail, is available as one of the many benefits to Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Destinations throughout Walt Disney World Resort include Disney Theme Parks, Disney Water Parks and Disney Resort hotels—where you'll find many fine-dining restaurants, Character Dining and dinner shows.