Cali Grill or The Wave

[shaycamp21]

Right now we have an ADR for California Grill for our upcoming trip in Aug. We will be on the dining plan but since it's free dining I don't feel the need to maximize the 2 credits. However, I have been reading good things about The Wave and am wondering if I should switch our ADR for here (we will be going to MK after dinner) and then book another 1 credit meal elsewhere for another day. We have never been to either restaurant. Wondering if California Grill is that great (other signatures we've enjoyed are Narcoosee's and Flying Fish--wanted try somewhere new) foodwise (I know there is an amazing view but we won't be there for fireworks) -- however would rather have 1 great meal (2 credits) than 2 mediocre 1 credit meals. So would you keep the CG ADR or cancel and book the Wave and then somewhere else (other ADRs we already have include 1900 Park Fare, Akershus bf, Via Napoli, Cape May, Ohana, Tusker House & Bongos)? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Nermel9]

I've never been to The Wave, but Cali Grill is AMAZING. It's probably my favorite restaurant. There's nothing mediocre about it, I would eat there every night if I could!

 

[kiford]

We really enjoyed the Cali Grill. We tried for several years to get reservations but it never happened. Finally got one in 2013 after the renovations. I wasn't expecting a lot because I'd read a lot of people complaining about how it was overhyped. I had the goat cheese ravioli appetizer (why is this not a larger entrée??? Would I look stupid ordering 2-3 of these instead of an entrée?). We didn't have time to spend watching the fireworks (I think that we had La Nouba tickets that night) so that wasn't a draw for us. I'm planning to try to get ADRs this December again.

 

[Rosebud123]

CG is great and the view is incredible. Will you be there for the sunset? That's even more impressive than the fireworks!

 

[Uncleromulus]

Can't help with the DDP or credit business since we never do the DDP.

But as far as the restaurants go, CG is clearly superior.