Big Menu Changes for California Grill at Walt Disney World
One of Disney World's most popular restaurants is getting a big update. Here is what's new on the menu at California Grill.
California Grill
California Grill is an extremely popular restaurant at Walt Disney World. This signature dining experience is located on the 15th floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort.
Its proximity to the Magic Kingdom offers diners some of the best views in all of Walt Disney World. These magnificent views include the Magic Kingdom's fireworks shows like Happily Ever After or seasonal offerings such as Fantasy in the Sky for New Year's Eve or Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular at Halloween!
The fact that California Grill offers prime viewing for the Fireworks makes it a difficult reservation to snag. It also doesn't hurt that the restaurant is only steps away from the Magic Kingdom, making it an easy way to end a day of Magic! Those who are lucky enough to grab a reservation are in for quite a meal and a show!
New Menu Items at California Grill
California Grill, like many signature dining experiences, often updates its menu. And, now Guests can expect new flavors to debut!
Menu updates can be bittersweet for returning patrons who were looking forward to a favorite dish, only to find it has been removed. However, change helps ensure restaurants are using the best ingredients avaliable each season and can make for new favorite culinary delights.
Disney shared new and returning offerings patrons will find on the menu. They honestly all sound so good that it will be quite a task to decide what NOT to eat.
- Earth-Steamed Saffron Mussels: Charred leeks, chorizo, potato confit, and persillade
- Artichoke Flatbread: White bean puree, ramp aioli, lemon zest, artichokes, arugula, and California extra virgin olive oil
- Seasonal Flatbread: Chef-inspired creation featuring seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu Strip Loin: Corn, beef tallow-herb fingerling potatoes, grilled green garlic, and salsa macha
- Domestic Lamb: Herb-ricotta gnudi, fava beans, stinging nettles, root spinach, tomato ragù, and red wine jus
- Cioppino: Black bass, clams, shrimp, calamari, mussels, crispy garlic chips, and sourdough croutons
- Seared Market Fish: Wax beans, ancient grains, English peas, Marcona almonds, and Meyer lemon-caper butter sauce
- Celebration of Citrus: Meyer lemon, olive oil-poppy seed cake, blood orange gel, and yuzu curd
- Honeycomb Fizz: Casamigos Blanco Tequila, house-made lemon and honey syrup, peach nectar, and Domaine Carneros Brut
- Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned: Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon, vanilla maple syrup, Angostura bitters, Luxardo gourmet maraschino cherries with an orange twist
Disney has removed several items as well. Barbecue American Eel Roll, Crispy Tofu Maki Roll, and Venison Strip Loin are no longer on the menu.
Price Increases at California Grill
Of course, all of this comes at a premium pricetag. California Grill is a prix fixe menu.
New menu items and new prices have arrived at California Girll
And, the pricing for both adults AND children increased recently. You can keep up with the changes HERE.
What do you think of the new menu options at California Grill? Will you be dining there soon? Let us know your thoughts, and feel free to share the news with your friends and family members who are heading to Disney World!
