A delightful bar and lounge located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offering stunning views of the Magic Kingdom, Floridian woodland, and Seven Seas Lagoon.
| Walt Disney World Location: | Disney’s Contemporary Resort |
|---|---|
| Dining Experience: | Lounge |
| Hours: | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Price Range: | $39 to $89 |
| Type of Cuisine: | American, Seafood, Sushi |
| Mobile Order: | No |
| Reservations: | Yes |
| Allergy-Friendly: | Yes |
Dining Overview
This venue allows guests to experience the much-loved signature restaurant in Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the view without needing a reservation. The Lounge shares the same menu as the California Grill, an award-winning restaurant known for its fresh Californian cuisine and culinary mastery.
California Grill Lounge has a vibrant atmosphere, and it offers one of the best fireworks dining experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.
Please note that the lounge at California Grill operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If you don’t have a dining reservation, they only allow you to take the elevator up to the restaurant if there is space in the lounge.
Menu
Dinner (Served from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
California Grill 3 Course Selection Menu Pricing
$89 per adult, plus tax and gratuity
Signature Wine Pairing +39 | Deluxe Wine Pairing +69
$39 per Child (Ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity
Market Inspirations (Choose One)
Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli
Basil-Saffron Pasta, Tomato Broth, Mushroom Ragoût, Fennel
Spicy Kazan Roll
Crab, Shrimp, Scallops, Tuna, Fireball Sauce
Rainbow Roll*
Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Mango, Pickled Watermelon Radish
Cascade Roll*
Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon Poke, Mango, Shallot, Yuzu-Avocado Purée, Soy Gel
Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons
Doenjang-Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce, Radish, Crispy Garlic-Chili Oil, Pickled Lotus Root
Black Truffle Pizza
Salt-baked Marble Potatoes, Leek Fondue, Crispy Potato Chips, Spicy Honey, Shaved Black Truffle
Sashimi and Nigiri Sampler*
Tuna, Salmon, and Hamachi served with Traditional Garnishes
Strawberry and Raspberry Salad
Marcona Almond-Cocoa ‘Soil’, Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette (Plant-based)
Chef’s Journey (Choose One)
Oak-fired Filet of Beef*
Brown Butter Chateau Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Carrot Romesco, Cabernet Veal Jus
Fire-roasted Venison*
Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto
Cast Iron-grilled Pork Tenderloin*
Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze
Saffron Risotto
Harissa-Honey Nut Squash, Spiced Hummus Chermoula (Plant-based)
Pan-seared All-Natural Chicken
Sunflower Pea Pesto, Maitake Mushrooms, English Peas, Madeira Wine Jus
Black Sea Bass
Grilled Petite Squash, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Purée, Charred Onion Butter, Citrus Agrodolce
Wagyu Strip Loin*
Kimchi Fried Rice, Steamed Dumplings, Bok Choy, Crispy Lotus Root. Available for additional surcharge of 47
Sweet Creations (Choose One)
Valrhona Ganache Torte
Coffee Cream, Praline Crunch, Salted Caramel, Cocoa Nibs
Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake
Chevre Whip, Meringue, Blueberry Foam, Blueberry Gel
Peanut and Banana Torte
Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso Caramel, Nut Crumble, Caramelized Bananas (Plant-based)
Chef’s Selections of California Cheeses
Featuring Three Unique Cheeses and House-made Accompaniments
Citrus Crème Brûlée
Angel Food Cake, White Sangria Sorbet, Ginger Crumble, Mandarin Crémeux, Tangerine, Lychee Gel (Dessert made with or containing alcohol)
Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)
Chicken Noodle Soup
House-made Chicken Broth, Shells and Vegetables
Hearts of Romaine
Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Bacon, Croutons
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Kids’ Entrées (choose one)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Grilled Citrus-glazed Chicken
Seared Sustainable Salmon
House-made Shells & Cheese
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Kids’ Selections (choose two)
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Steamed Green Beans
Goat Cheese Polenta
Brown Basmati Rice
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Kids’ Dessert Selections
Seasonal Fruit
Signature Puffed Rice Sushi
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sundae
Tea Selections
Eros
Sweet mandarin orange and warm vanilla passionately embrace medium-bodied Ceylon tea leaves in this sensory delight
Imperial Orange Pekoe
This regal tea is steeped in the rich history of the House of Orange, has a blend of estate high-grown Ceylon black teas
English Breakfast
A Complex blend of malty Indian and copper-liquor Ceylon teas with brightness of a China keemun
Thunderbolt Darjeeling
Charged with the distinct Darjeeling character, this second flush is named for the region
Mad Hatters Tea Party
A velvety combination of bright and flowery Ceylon with passion fruit, pomegranate, and vanilla
Organic Pear Tree Green
Estate China is a green tea, perfumed with the essence of freshly plucked ripe pears. It is crisp and sweet, just as a pear should be
Organic Health and Well-being Green Tea
This mild green tea is full of natural vitamins and antioxidants
Organic Chamomile Flowers (Egypt)
This tea has a tranquil and calming herbal infusion of sweet and fragrant golden chamomile blossoms: mild and sweet
Lemon Verbena
Let your heart be light with this naturally caffeine-free infusion of lemon verbena, lemon grass, and lemon balm
Osmanthus
Delicately scented with rare osmanthus flowers, champagne aroma, and rich flavor
Silver Leaf
Harvested south of the Yangtze River, this white tea is named for the silver downy hairs that cover the young, unopened buds
Beverages with Alcohol
Full Bar featuring Premium Spirits, Beer, Hard Ciders, and More Also Available
Featured Sparkling and White Wines
Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto, Piedmont NV
Domaine Carneros, Carneros ’16
Veuve Clicquot ‘Ponsardin’ Brut, Reims NV
Kim Crawford “Signature Reserve”, Marlborough ’18
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley ’17
Chateau Montelena, Potter Valley ’17
Selbach-Oster, Mosel ’18
Conundrum, Rutherford ’19
D. Zind-Humbrecht, Gewűrztraminer, Alsace ’19
La Perlina, Moscato, Puglia NV
Lageder “Riff”, Pinot Grigio, Venezie ’18
Cakebread, Napa Valley ’18
Rombauer, Carneros ’18
Full Reserve Wine List Available
Featured Rosé and Red Wines’
La Crema, Monterey Country ’18
Saint Andre de Figuiere, Cotes de Provence ’20
Big Basin, Santa Cruz Mountains ’14
Emeritus “Hallberg Ranch”, Russian River Valley ’16
Meiomi, California ’17
Roco “Gravel Road”, Willamette Valley ’17
Duckhorn, Napa Valley ’16
B.R. Cohn Silver Label, North Coast ’17
Chappellet, Bordeaux Blend “Mountain Cuvée” ’17
Faust, Napa Valley ’17
Lang & Reed, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley ’15
Paul Hobbs “CrossBarn”, Sonoma County ’18
Silverado, Napa Valley ’17
Maal “Biutiful”, Malbec, Mendoza ’18
The Prisoner, Napa Valley ‘19
Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina, Italy ’19
Valckenberg, Dornfelder, Rheinhessen ’19
Michael David “Earthquake”, Lodi ’16
Full Reserve Wine List Available
Signature Cocktails
California Grill Signature Cocktail
This Ultra-Premium Cocktail pairing partners a traditional Champagne Cocktail with Rémy Martin Louis XIII, which takes four generations of Cellar Masters to create 137
$138.00
Zacapa No. 23 Sidecar
Ron Zacapa Centenario No. 23 Rum, Cointreau Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour Splash
$25.00
Big 3 Flight to Napa
Chappellet, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Jarvis, Lake William, Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Silverado “Solo” Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (3-oz pour of each)
$79.00
The Newgroni
Monkey 47 Gin, Stirrings Pomegranate Liqueur, Aperol Liqueur, Yuzu, Mint
$18.00
California Grill Sour
Widow Jane Small Batch Whiskey, DISARONNO Originale Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour Splash and Dow’s 2016 Porto
$22.00
A Little Whistle
Whistle Pig 10 Yr. Rye Whiskey, White Grapefruit Juice, Basil
$23.00
Blackberry Sour
Ketel One Citroen Vodka, House-made Lemonade, Blackberries
$16.50
San Francisco Mai Tai
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orgeat (Almond), Orange and Pineapple Juices, float of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
$16.50
Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini
Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Lemon and Pomegranate Juices, Sugared Rim
$16.50
Icewine Martini
Belvedere Vodka, Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Flame Raisins on the Vine
$23.50
Ancho Rancho Spicy Margarita
Patrón Añejo Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar
$16.50
Sonoma Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned
Sonoma Distilling Co. Bourbon, Vanilla Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries with an Orange Twist
$18.50
Allergy-Friendly Market Inspirations (Choose One)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli
Basil-Saffron Pasta, Tomato Broth, Mushroom Ragoût, Fennel (For Fish/Shellfish and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Spicy Kazan Roll
Crab, Shrimp, Scallops, Tuna, Fireball Sauce (For Milk and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Rainbow Roll*
Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Mango, Pickled Watermelon Radish (For Milk and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Cascade Roll*
Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon Poke, Mango, Shallot, Yuzu-Avocado Purée, Soy Gel (For Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Shellfish Allergies)
Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons
Doenjang-Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce, Radish, Crispy Garlic-Chili Oil, Pickled Lotus Root (For Fish/Shellfish and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Black Truffle Pizza
Salt-baked Marble Potatoes, Leek Fondue, Crispy Potato Chips, Spicy Honey, Shaved Black Truffle (For Egg, Fish, and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Sashimi and Nigiri Sampler*
Tuna, Salmon, and Hamachi served with Traditional Garnishes (For Egg, Milk, and Shellfish Allergies)
Strawberry and Raspberry Salad
Marcona Almond-Cocoa ‘Soil’, Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette (Plant-based) (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Chef’s Journey (Choose One)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Oak-fired Filet of Beef*
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Cabernet Veal Jus (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Fire-roasted Venison*
Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Cast Iron-grilled Pork Tenderloin*
Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Saffron Risotto
Harissa-Honey Nut Squash, Spiced Hummus Chermoula (Plant-based) (For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Pan-seared All-Natural Chicken
Sunflower Pea Pesto, Maitake Mushrooms, English Peas, Madeira Wine Jus (For Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, and Soy Allergies)
Black Sea Bass
Grilled Petite Squash, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Purée, Charred Onion Butter, Citrus Agrodolce (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Peanut/Tree Nut, Sesame, and Soy Allergies)
Wagyu Strip Loin*
Kimchi Fried Rice, Steamed Dumplings, Bok Choy, Crispy Lotus Root. Available for additional surcharge of 47 (For Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Shellfish Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Sweet Creations (Choose One)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Valrhona Ganache Torte
Coffee Cream, Praline Crunch, Salted Caramel, Cocoa Nibs (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, and Sesame Allergies)
Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake
Chevre Whip, Meringue, Blueberry Foam, Blueberry Gel (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Peanut and Banana Torte
Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso Caramel, Nut Crumble, Caramelized Bananas (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, and Sesame Allergies)
Chef’s Selections of California Cheeses
Featuring Three-Unique Cheeses and House-made Accompaniments (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut, and Soy Allergies)
Citrus Crème Brûlée
Angel Food Cake, White Sangria Sorbet, Ginger Crumble, Mandarin Crémeux, Tangerine, Lychee Gel (Dessert made with or containing alcohol) (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Sesame Allergies)
Allergy-Friendly Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Chicken Noodle Soup
House-made Chicken Broth, Shells, and Vegetables (For Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Hearts of Romaine
Tomatoes, Bacon, Croutons, Ranch Dressing (For Fish/Shellfish and Peanut Allergies)
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Allergy-Friendly Kids’ Create-Your-Own Meal (choose one)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
(Allergy-Friendly)
Seared Sustainable Salmon
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, Shellfish, and Soy Allergies)
Grilled Citrus-glazed Chicken
(Allergy-Friendly)
House-made Shells & Cheese
(For Fish/Shellfish and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Allergy-Friendly Kids’ Create-Your-Own Selections (choose two)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Steamed Green Beans
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Brown Basmati Rice
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Goat Cheese Polenta
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Kids’ menu items for children ages 9 and younger.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Look for the Disney Check icon on printed menus to find options that meet Disney’s nutrition guidelines.
Allergy-Friendly Kids’ Dessert Selections (choose one)
Guests must speak to a Cast Member about their allergy-friendly request
Seasonal Fruit
(For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Fish/Shellfish, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies)
Signature Puffed Rice Sushi
(For Egg, Fish/Shellfish, and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies)
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Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
