Cali Grill Brunch

[JConklin]

Hi Everyone!
My DH and I are going for our one year anniversary to DW this December, and were wondering about the brunch at the top. Is it worth the price? Anybody have any reviews of it or suggestions?
Thanks so much!

 

[Hopefully]

How do you define worth. Money$ Atmosphere? food? It is different to everyone
It has had great reviews. Google it and see what you can find

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

Hi Everyone!
My DH and I are going for our one year anniversary to DW this December, and were wondering about the brunch at the top. Is it worth the price? Anybody have any reviews of it or suggestions?
Thanks so much!

We just went late December!
The view was to die for! If we had not been flying out that evening, we would have come back for the fireworks on the viewing platform...
The food was excellent, huge variety, plus order off the menu. My only complaint was it never occurred to me that "poached" lobster was raw. They basically dip the tails in simmering water and then serve them. And yes, I asked if that's how it was to be served. They offered to prepare me another, but again, flight back home... There is unlimited mimosas, live piano music, very elegant and delicious!
I would absolutely encourage you to go!
BTW, fwiw, I shared your last name and am from Conklin, NY! Maybe cousins?!? lol!

 

[CaliAdventurer]

It's the bomb diggity. GIANT bloody marys, gorgeous view, the best deviled eggs in my life and the chicken with the salad greens is the BEST entree! Everyone was jealous. Definitely do it! They start with a huge basket of baked goods and end with a picture perfect assortment of desserts on a pedestal stand.

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

It's the bomb diggity. GIANT bloody marys, gorgeous view, the best deviled eggs in my life and the chicken with the salad greens is the BEST entree! Everyone was jealous. Definitely do it! They start with a huge basket of baked goods and end with a picture perfect assortment of desserts on a pedestal stand.

No more bread service, baked goods...
So sad!

 

[purple figment]

Lots of info and photos in this review, but there have been changes since it was first posted so once you've looked at the photos you could go to the last page and work backwards:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/brunch-at-the-top-cali-grill.3515731/

 

[pangyal]

No more bread service, baked goods...
So sad!

They've removed these from the brunch?

 

[hippiechicken]

On Christmas, you got the bread from the buffet. Desserts were still served to the table.

I always wanted to try California Grill, but the menu doesn't appeal to me. I was so excited to have this Brunch on Christmas morning. App plate

Pumpkin Pancakes

Eggs Benedict

 

[JConklin]

We just went late December!
The view was to die for! If we had not been flying out that evening, we would have come back for the fireworks on the viewing platform...
The food was excellent, huge variety, plus order off the menu. My only complaint was it never occurred to me that "poached" lobster was raw. They basically dip the tails in simmering water and then serve them. And yes, I asked if that's how it was to be served. They offered to prepare me another, but again, flight back home... There is unlimited mimosas, live piano music, very elegant and delicious!
I would absolutely encourage you to go!
BTW, fwiw, I shared your last name and am from Conklin, NY! Maybe cousins?!? lol!

Thank you so much for the tips! I really appreciate it. I definitely think we will do it. It just seems like a great overall experience. And that is awesome! It definitely is a small world after all lol!

 

[JConklin]

It's the bomb diggity. GIANT bloody marys, gorgeous view, the best deviled eggs in my life and the chicken with the salad greens is the BEST entree! Everyone was jealous. Definitely do it! They start with a huge basket of baked goods and end with a picture perfect assortment of desserts on a pedestal stand.

Thank you! That all sounds amazing

 

[rwdavis2]

Highly recommended. Did it in November and ate waaay too much. The walk to MK was not fun.

 

[atkinstogram]

Booked this today for me and him off the back of reading this thread.. We do love a good brunch, even though he dislikes bloody marys (unless you replace the tomato with mango which... well, it's a discussion for another time and place).

Just need to decide whether to use DDP credits or pay OOP. It's the last Sunday we're there, so I may just see what the TS credit level is looking like and decide from there.. Either way, I intend to eat my bodyweight in sushi..

 

[alltwelve]

Went on Christmas Eve- best meal we've ever had at WDW! Unlimited mimosas, unlimited entrees, amazing food and wonderful views! Our review is here:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/tis-the-season-to-be-eatin-reviews-with-dxdp.3654453/

 

[HopperFan]

Hi Everyone!
My DH and I are going for our one year anniversary to DW this December, and were wondering about the brunch at the top. Is it worth the price? Anybody have any reviews of it or suggestions?
Thanks so much!

Here is a good review with awesome pictures only a few weeks old. He's always honest. ~

https://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/review-sunday-brunch-at-disneys-contemporary-resort/

 

[AllThingsMickey4]

I'm so excited for this! We have it booked for the morning after our Disney wedding (after our park shoots). I'm more excited about this than I am the park shoots!