Cloudless Nights
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2007
AMAZING pictures. I made an ADR today for CG on January 7, and your photos have made me all the more excited to be finally eating there.
Hi everyone,
we are back! I am almost embarrassed to say that I have already booked our next trip for this Thanksgiving. Did I say that we ate at California Grill twice last week? Yes, it was that "good". The service(both times) was beyond expectations. I will try to post our food pics in a few days(I hope)
Wow, you've really lured me into CG. The pics are amazing. I will try and book for our last night. I am not a huge sushi fan (DH is) but thos dishes look beautiful.
Thank you for taking the time to do this!
I can't believe my luck. I was able to book a 6:00pm for 11/30 and 12/2. You are not seeing double. I will be there again twice that week.....
Here's my take of the first dinner:
Our service, Jenny O, she was awesome. (spotted us during our second night's dinner, came by and gave me a hug )
I had sashimi as the starter, filet for entree, and the chocolate temptation for dessert. Everything was sooo goooood.
My son had the tuna 3-way, lamb tenderloin, and the banana buzz.
My spouse had the froie gras, the filet and the chocolate molten cake with a scoop of apricot ice cream (I liked the white coffee ice cream better)
Our second dinner, we changed up a little. I had a 2-oz pour of the grand marnier 150 yrs and my spouse had a glass of recommended red. Both paired perfectly with our meals. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were the best of all WDW restaurants. How can you not want to go back for more?
OT, we had dinner at Narcoosee's during that week too. Food was great, but service was horrific. Our server failed to see that we didn't even have our drink (or water) after she brought out our appetizers. By then, we were hot, thirsty, and hungry. So we ate all the appetizers before the water was served to us. Overall, really bad service for a signature restaurant. I don't think I will return again.
I had a 2-oz pour of the grand marnier 150 yrs and my spouse had a glass of recommended red.
Grand Marnier flight (50 years, 100 years, 150 years - one ounce each) at the CITY Grill
..... another piece of trivia - the Chef worked for Flagler's and Victoria & Alberts in the early 90's.....
Don't tell me that you are the Chef.....if so...I'll be da*****..
Did you take any of viewing the fireworks from the restaraunt?
1. Yes, you can request Walter. I will look for his card (it is in with my receipts - review and re-org some rainy day), but don't wait for it (in case I don't find it in time). When you make (or modify) you reservation, request Walter (Gary was also quite good). Walter mentioned that, if they see a request for him, he will change his schedule - if necessary - if he can. Walter is professional server, personified. I, too, did some time in the restaurant business, and I know of what I speak!! He is very attentive, yet unobtrusive. You tell him how you would like the meal to unfold, and he will make it so
2. Also have them note on your reservation (you have probably already done so) about your 25th anniversary. Chances are, you will be asked again at the podium and/or table. If they do not, be pro-active. We took my dad there for his 80th birthday, and they are still serving the slice of fudge cake (they also put a slice on the dessert sampler this past June). It so was rich, it took me two days to eat it. (Dad has aged-related diabetes - I was just helping out!!) If you want something more super-special than that, you might want to contact the restaurant ahead of time = through the usual Google channels.
Recap:
- make sure your reservation has 25th anniversary and request for Walter
- At Podium (2nd floor) - make sure you tell them about th 25th anniversary, Walter - and, why not - request a window
- At Hostess Desk (15th floor) - make sure you tell them about 25th anniversary, Walter, window and how excited you are to be there
- At table - make sure you tell Walter about 25th anniversary - make mention to Walter that he came highly recommended and how important this meal is to you - tell him you saw PICTURES, and how high your expectations are for a fabulous meal - and how important the service is to your enjoyment of a meal, as a former member of the restaurant "biz" club. I don't know about you, but when I used to wait tables, fellow servers always cranked it up a notch for us - they knew we would know if the wine label was facing the right direction when poured, that we would notice all the details.....
Finally - let us know how it goes!!
Since you are a regular, if you'd like to, PM me and I'll drop the name for him as well. It can only enhance your next experience with him to have him know that you think so highly of him. I know I loved my repeaters very much.
I have thoroughly enjoyed both the photos and the commentary on your CG meals. My husband and I are going to WDW in September to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival for the 10th year and to celebrate our 35th anniversary. We have elected to try the CG after a 5 year hiatus. We had a less than exemplary meal one Christmas Eve and have not returned, enjoying Yachtsman Steakhouse and Jiko instead.
We are both looking forward to eating here again and your pictures and suggestions have whetted our appetite! We will be there in only 40 more dinners! Thanks for the pictorial.