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Reviewed by mawdryn Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We were a party of 7. We had a wonderful dinner here on Tuesday, June 5th. We were seated right away, and the service and meal were top notch. After dinner, we enjoyed the Happily Ever After fireworks from the balcony.
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The food and ability to watch the fireworks.Cons:
NoneReviewed by mawdryn Review Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have now had dinner here twice and brunch here once, with 2 more reservations coming up in June and October. This place is the best for a first class meal and top shelf wine and cocktails. Firework viewing after dinner is also a huge plus!!!
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Decor and FoodCons:
NoneReviewed by Fitzboyzmom Review Date: 08/28/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was our first time dining here and we cannot wait to return. We were so lucky to be seated at the window, although it looked like you would have a great view no matter where you sat.
I am still dreaming about the steak I had and everyone else loved their food. Watching the fireworks while enjoying your dessert was such an awesome and unique experience with the music being piped in.
It was very pricey, but well worth the splurge for the very unique and memorable experience. Would love to do it again someday.
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—Reviewed by Prenjkt Review Date: 07/04/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
Had dinner there June 29 for the first time after going to WDW for so many years. Totally worth it. Fabulous atmosphere and great service. Food was delicious and presentation very nice. The fireworks from the observation deck was very good. A real treat. Going back in July!!!
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NothingReviewed by obxgoer Review Date: 05/09/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was my first time at CG. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and at ease. Our waiter was attentive and had recommendations that were spot on. My salad bar tomato meringue which may sound weird but was delicious. This was hands down one of the best salads I have ever had. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life and be happy. The beef filet and risotto likewise tasty. My daughter had sushi and goat cheese ravioli and was very pleased. It was busy but no one was disruptive.
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Beautiful setting, delicious foodCons:
—Reviewed by mharder Review Date: 03/06/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
My wife and I ate at California Grill on February 27, 2017. We are repeat diners there, and this was probably our fifth or sixth visit. We were taking friends there for their first time.
As with all of our prior visits, we very much enjoyed it. We had a great table next to the window, where we could watch the sunset and the fireworks.
Our waiter gave us just the right amount of attention. Attentive but with discretion. He was very helpful when it came to selecting a wine and his recommendation was spot on.
My wife and I each had the filet and it was cooked perfectly. Our dinner companions also told us their meals (pork tenderloin and yellow fin tuna) were excellent.
Definitely going back!
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Food, wine, service, viewCons:
NothingReviewed by Tanasigirl Review Date: 09/27/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We dined at the California Grill on September 14, 2016, for our anniversary. This was our second visit and the first since the renovations. Both times were seated in a back corner room by the window. So we were not in the main dining room with a view of the Magic Kingdom. However, it was quiet and romantic, and the view from our table was of the fireworks from Epcot and Hollywood Studios. I prefer it to the open, main dining room. We walked out on the top for a view of Wishes.
The renovations have updated the color and lighting, but overall nothing too noticeable. It is still a wonderful, upscale restaurant with the menu to match.
We started with the Spicy Kazan Roll, which was a large portion and the spicy sauce in the middle was to die for! It was almost a meal in itself. My husband enjoyed the swordfish, but my pork was the best. I had never had lacquered belly before (it needs a new name lol), but it was my favorite part. Fork-tender and flavorful.
Excellent service as before and we didn't wait long for our table even though we arrived early for our reservation. It was a very memorable meal.
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Food with a ViewCons:
NoneReviewed by DePasquale Review Date: 07/04/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our excellent server made us feel very welcome and seamlessly paced our meal to coordinate with the fireworks show. A very special overall experience.
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Very welcoming and accommodatingCons:
Actually, noneReviewed by John Review Date: 12/11/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had another great meal at the California Grill. We also had had a great view of Magic Kingdom.
It is a little pricey, but I would recommend eating here to anyone.
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Great Food and serviceCons:
NoneReviewed by allec999 Review Date: 10/01/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Had dinner here Sept 14. CG never disappoints, Food was outstanding and service was as well. The whole fireworks aspect just makes it a must-do every trip. And I want to point out that this time, there were a couple tables nearby with small children who were actually very well behaved! (I've read complaints about loud children at such a nice restaurant, and I've had that complaint myself, so I figured it's only fair to point out the good as well as the bad.)
