California Grill-Appetizer meal

[Bibbidi]

I am considering California Grill for our upcoming trip this summer. I was wondering if it anyone has ever eaten there and gotten mostly appetizers/salads, and maybe split an entree. It's not so much a money issue, as much as the foods outside of the entrees are what interest us. No one in my family is a very big eater, so we don't want to order entrees for everyone, but we do want to try a couple appetizers and dessert as well. Would this be frowned upon, or is the waitstaff cool with this kind of approach to dinner?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I personally have eaten at California Grill multiple times and only eaten appetizers as my meal. It is not an unusual approach to dinner there.

 

[benji2012]

I rarely order an entree at signatures...it's not about cost, it's that the apps appeal to me more. Never had anyone blink an eye.

 

[RoosMama]

Just in case - if you are interested in the goat cheese ravioli appetizer, you can ask for it as an entree and they will give you 2 raviolis instead of one as an entree portion.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

There is no requirement that one order an entree.

As for it being "frowned upon" you can spend just as much, or even more, making a meal of appetizers as you can ordering an entree, so there's no reason for it.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Just in case - if you are interested in the goat cheese ravioli appetizer, you can ask for it as an entree and they will give you 2 raviolis instead of one as an entree portion.

Thank you for this info!!! I leave tomorrow and have an ADR on Sunday simply for the ravioli!

 

[Grumpy92]

I have done this and really enjoyed it. We ordered some great wine and a few appetizers. We did finish it by sharing a dessert. Definitely do it. Next time I want to sit at the bar so we can watch the chefs.

 

[jeffbear]

The two ladies in my group nearly always make a meal of a salad (or soup) for starters and an app for entree. It's never been an issue ... ever.

 

[Bibbidi]

Thanks for all the replies. The goat cheese appetizer tip is great too. I can see my 10 year old being really excited for that. She loves ravioli and goat cheese, so the two together will be heaven on a dish for her!

Can't wait for July now.

 

[ddawnmommy]

I am glad you asked this as well. We are going in June and we have a 9:20 reservation so we can eat and watch the fireworks. It will be late for a heavy supper and I also have a very picky DD12 so it will be great for us just to be able to get a few appetizers and desserts and maybe split an entree and enjoy the fireworks from an entirely new perspective. I cannot wait!