Despite what they might allow in on any specific occasion, California Grill does have a dress code, so you could be turned away if you're not properly dressed. Folks need to decide whether it is worth the risk.
Regarding romantic restaurants, that's really hard at WDW, because practically all the restaurant have to consider that they get a lot of their business from families. Having said that, the restaurants that work well are Bistro de Paris, Citricos and Jiko (we've never been to V&A, so can't comment). I'm also going to throw The Wave into that list... it is remarkable in many ways. Narcoossee is a possibility, too. I've had different experiences there.
I don't think Flying Fish, Brown Derby or California Grill are good choices because they often are way too frenetic and noisy to qualify as romantic. I haven't been to Yachtman Steakhouse recently enough to comment.
Regarding romantic restaurants, that's really hard at WDW, because practically all the restaurant have to consider that they get a lot of their business from families. Having said that, the restaurants that work well are Bistro de Paris, Citricos and Jiko (we've never been to V&A, so can't comment). I'm also going to throw The Wave into that list... it is remarkable in many ways. Narcoossee is a possibility, too. I've had different experiences there.
I don't think Flying Fish, Brown Derby or California Grill are good choices because they often are way too frenetic and noisy to qualify as romantic. I haven't been to Yachtman Steakhouse recently enough to comment.
