California Grill brunch questions

[Cramden]

I think this is the one meal I'm looking forward to the most in September. I'll be there the morning before I check in so I'll be able to relax and take my time. Can't wait!

 

[NYCgrrl]

I think this is the one meal I'm looking forward to the most in September. I'll be there the morning before I check in so I'll be able to relax and take my time. Can't wait!

For the 4 of us this was the majority's slam dunk meal. Only one of use preferred our DIY Morimoto Asia brunch and she's a carb nut who also dinna like the sweet and sour type shrimp appetizer because it had too much sauce (love her but a weirdo nevertheless). Also it took time for her to make up her mind, LOL!

Don't forget to hold on to your meal receipt so you can see the MK fireworks that night anddddddd maybe have a drink and app or two. DWD is so insidious.

 

[gillep]

Highly recommend a side of the bacon, it was so good. We just got another reservation for after the marathon in January, so excited! I dream of those blueberry pancakes.

 

[rentayenta]

Highly recommend a side of the bacon, it was so good. We just got another reservation for after the marathon in January, so excited! I dream of those blueberry pancakes.

I love a good pancake, I am definitely trying those!

 

[rwdavis2]

The real problem is eating to much then walking over to MK.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Highly recommend a side of the bacon, it was so good. We just got another reservation for after the marathon in January, so excited! I dream of those blueberry pancakes.

I didn't taste the pancakes but the kids sure did like them:yup:.

 

[bluejasmine]

So it appears they set up a different specialty station from time to time... We have an ADR for brunch the day we check into VGF its a resort day until MNNSHP so I should be able to preserve any leftovers... I keep thinking of getting the steak but that chicken and waffles sounds great too and I want to try the pancakes.. Now to talk DH into getting what I want to try LOL

 

[1GoldenSun]

Don't forget to hold on to your meal receipt so you can see the MK fireworks that night anddddddd maybe have a drink and app or two. DWD is so insidious.

We're leaving after brunch so we won't get to do this! It's the one thing I'm unhappy about. Maybe we will have to come back again after all!

 

[Grapicosoda]

We have reservations for this on September 30th! I was super excited until I read this thread....now I'm INCREDIBLY excited! We can't wait to try the carrot cake pancakes, Hangar steak, and the Lobster eggs benedict! So nice to know you can order 1/2 portions as this foodie wants to try all the things with her family!

 

[gypsy_at_heart]

Reading this has made me so excited. I have a reservation in September. I am going solo, so I sure hope I can ask for some half portions so I can try multiple things. I decided to spoil myself on this trip - have a dinner reservation Monday night so I can have dinner and watch Hallowishes, and then brunch the following Sunday which is my last day.

I’m going solo in November and I’m super excited. Going to wear my stretchy pants

 

[GraceMonica]

I'll be there this Sunday! I'll be sure to report back if anything changes!

 

[1GoldenSun]

I'll be there this Sunday! I'll be sure to report back if anything changes!

Great; thanks! I'd love to know if there are any differences between the current menu and the one listed on the website.

And does anyone know what the current price is?

 

[rentayenta]

$80 per person.

 

[ZebraDomeCrazy]

We also love the brunch. One item I haven’t seen mentioned yet, is the yummy little yogurt parfait! I know it sounds so strange, but they are incredible!!! They are individual servings in shot glasses.... they have yogurt, granola, and fruit... I know that sounds basic, but these are anything but!!! I had 3 last visit, lol!!!

 

[DuchessandBerlioz]

We have the brunch planned for the first morning of our trip in 2 weeks, after doing DAH on arrival day the evening before. I am so excited!

 

[djs7685]

I get to experience their brunch for the first time in November, the menu looks amazing! What also sounds great is the 1/2 portions to be able to try out more of the entrees. I have a question about that, are there certain ones that they aren't able to make into a smaller portion? I figure that some are obviously simple as they can just prepare half the amount of eggs, shrimp, etc. but what about the Hangar Steak, vanilla French Toast, omelettes, etc.?

 

[rentayenta]

I get to experience their brunch for the first time in November, the menu looks amazing! What also sounds great is the 1/2 portions to be able to try out more of the entrees. I have a question about that, are there certain ones that they aren't able to make into a smaller portion? I figure that some are obviously simple as they can just prepare half the amount of eggs, shrimp, etc. but what about the Hangar Steak, vanilla French Toast, omelettes, etc.?

We can ask for 1/2 portions?! It would make sense the kitchen would allow it to reduce waste. Thats good news! DH makes an amazing shakshuka so we want to try theirs as well as a few other items. We are both grazers by nature so sharing is key.

 

[csmolu]

I'll be there this Sunday! I'll be sure to report back if anything changes!

So will we!!

 

[1GoldenSun]

OP here. We just got back from our brunch and it was wonderful!

We were told they don't do half portions anymore because it was too difficult for the kitchen, but we were ok with that. The funny think is, we went in with an idea of what we wanted to order, and based on the recommendations of our waiter and the fact that they couldn't do half portions, we ordered completely different items than what we were planning. I got the lamb shakshuka, my husband got the chicken and waffles, and we shared the shrimp and grits. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had, and it was not a large portion so perfect for sharing. The lamb was also delicious but you have to love tomato. The pita bread served with it had a delicious charred flavor. I liked the chicken and waffles but it was by far my least favorite thing, and I kind of wish we'd ordered the French toast or one of the pancakes instead. They did not have the carrot cake pancakes, but they had sourdough pancakes, which sounded intriguing.

They also had the baba station, no crepes. Husband loved the babas and ate two; I tasted his first one and didn't care much for it. My favorites from the buffet were the soba noodle salad and the apple salad--both very simple but delicious. I didn't try the sushi because that's not really a treat to me and it didn't look any different/better than what I can get anywhere.

A real standout was the yogurt parfait. It was AMAZING and I ate two! I was going to skip it-- I mean, it's yogurt, right?--but I remembered a poster here saying it was good. So glad I did! I told DH that this must be what happens to all the fat they take out of all that fat-free yogurt they sell in the stores. It was just creamy deliciousness!

Luckily, we were able to take our desserts home with us in a box so I have that to look forward to with a pot of tea later.

It was totally worth the effort to pin down that elusive ADR and we will be back!

 

[rentayenta]

@1GoldenSun Thank you for the review! We will often order at the recommendation of the staff; so fun you did this. We love Shakshuka! Bummer on the half portions but it's understandable.