California Grill Brunch

[Jaybeez]

Originally Posted by DisneyF1rstT1me

What time classes as brunch at CG? I'd expect brunch to be 11ish but when I've looked at reservations it doesn't seem to open until 12pm.

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We went last month and our reservation was for 10.05am.

[Twiggy1953]

Originally Posted by Jaybeez

We went last month and our reservation was for 10.05am.

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We’ve got 10.40

[suecee]

Originally Posted by DisneyF1rstT1me

What time classes as brunch at CG? I'd expect brunch to be 11ish but when I've looked at reservations it doesn't seem to open until 12pm.

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I think it's only on a Sunday & open til 1pm for brunch - I think.

[pegal]

Is this a difficult reservation to get? The more I have read about it, the more I think it's going to be our number 1 choice on our future trip!

[Jaybeez]

Originally Posted by pegal

Is this a difficult reservation to get? The more I have read about it, the more I think it's going to be our number 1 choice on our future trip!

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Our holiday was a last minute booking, so I booked the ADR with only 3 weeks to go. It did take a few days of me waiting for a cancellation to come up though.

[DisneyDreamer81]

Just adding my thoughts on brunch - DO IT! We had the most incredible time and I'd go back in a heartbeat. We had a window table and sitting there sipping a mimosa with that view over MK was just incredible. Thinking about it now puts a huge smile on my face. The live music we had was a trio playing all sorts of different Disney songs and they were fantastic.

I didn't know you could order two main courses though - that's something to do next time, haha!

[Leicesterlass]

I love this thread. This was the only booking I insisted on. We let the kids choose what they fancied, but reading the reviews I cannot wait to go x

[suecee]

Originally Posted by sky13

There have been a few threads on this and the general consensus is that it is a fantastic meal.

I've been to CG brunch 3 times and love it so much that if I could I'd go back in a heartbeat. The atmosphere, food, and service are exceptional.

You get unlimited mimosas (although you can also ask for other things like a Diet Coke in addition). The appetiser buffet is yummy - typically there is a charcuterie selection, sushi, salads, deviled eggs, yoghurt with a very nice variety of toppings to select from (including actual honeycomb!), bagels with smoked salmon and various toppings, a few types of bread. Then you have the main course to order from - on my last visit I had the eggs benedict and the U10 shrimp and both were amazing. And a selection of desserts brought to you after.

Something I found out on my last visit is that you can order more than one main course per person at no extra charge. Had read about this on a few blogs and decided to ask my server about this! He even said that if I couldn't finish the main courses that they could box it up for me to go...

Atmosphere wise - all 3 times I've been there has been live music (someone on the piano and someone on I think the double bass).

Service - I was incredibly impressed last month - I went for brunch, and one of the servers came over to say hi - apparently he recognised me from when I had been there for brunch a year ago!

In terms of timing - they definitely don't rush you through your food and you can linger (and go out onto the observation decks to take in the meal). However, they do slowly pack up the appetiser buffet, and the live music stops. So my preference now is to get as early an ADR as possible so that I can take a bit longer over the appetiser buffet... You could always finish brunch, then head into MK for a few hours (maybe see the parade, ride a few rides with FP+, do sorcerers of the magic kingdom), before coming back for fireworks?

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Thanks Sky. It sounds amazing. I'm a fussy eater so being able to order 2 entrees would be great!

[suecee]

Originally Posted by Wigan Lass

It’s the best meal I’ve ever had on Disney property and worth every penny (or credit). It’s a long one...our server at the beginning said we would be there at least 2 hours. They give you an hour or more just to do the buffet before bringing your entrees. The atmosphere is lovely...so relaxed. The food is absolutely divine. Best blueberry pancakes ever. And Eggs benedict. And the buffet before is just fantastic.

I’m not sure you could stretch out until the fireworks..but it’s walkable to M.K and that’s where we headed afterwards

Can’t recommend it enough

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Thanks 😁 Looks like it is a must!

Was hoping maybe to kill time in the hotel itself. I see there are some shops but not sure what else there is to do.

[wez]

We were really considering this, but with us both being veggie, decided there would be too much we couldn’t eat. I know the chefs can alter entrees but doubt they can alter buffet items/sushi for us