California Grill

[Elise79]

I posted this in my live-ish trip report but thought I would also start a separate thread as there have been quite a few people asking about it.

We stayed at BLT and I can tell you from what we saw the CG refurb is not a minor indoor rehab, there is some serious work going on up there! They have a goods lift going up the outside of the building and scaffolding up all-around the restaurant.

Whilst dining at YS we saw Walter who has waited on us at CG a couple of times and stopped to speak to him. He said that they were aiming for a September re-opening however this was now not likely should be this year though.

My advice anyone hoping to go before mid-October have a back up reservation made

 

[wilma-bride]

Thanks for the update Tracy. As of earlier this week, they were still not accepting reservations for late October.

 

[ChipnDaleRule]

Sounds very excitingCant wait to go back next August,its one of our favourite Signitures

 

[sjfc99]

Believe there is extensive work being done to the roof, replacing of all the windows etc. It looks quite smart though the new look for it inside.

 

[thestevied]

Thanks for this. We were hoping to go before we leave on oct 6th, but luckily made a backup ADR after taking some advice.

 

[starrysky]

Cm I spoke to earlier through dinning said it would be at least the end of September.
Now I know we don't always trust what they say but given that she too had been past recently and mentioned how extensive the works looked.

 

[SRUAlmn]

There is a section on AllEarsNet regarding special things going on this summer. Below is what it says about dining:

"Disney Dining – Coming by summer’s end: a re-imagined California Grill crowning Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Guests will experience a beautiful new dining room, onstage kitchen and new dining choices – chef Brian Piasecki will keep the focus on creative, fresh, seasonal dishes and top-of-the-line sushi. At Epcot, what says summer better than ice cream? In France, L’Artisan des Glaces, an artisan ice cream and sorbet shop, debuts in mid-June with 16 yummy flavors, all made in-house with fresh ingredients (with the option of adding a shot of liquor on top, for grown-up tastes). Guests to France also will find Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, with delightful French sweets and savories, and Monsieur Paul for upscale dining that pays homage to celebrated chef Paul Bocuse."

 

[chmurf]

What's the policy regarding the reopening of reservations ?
Do they set an opening date and take reservations in the weeks before, or do they open the reservations on the day the restaurants reopens ?

(hoping for CG late october, early november, keeping fingers crossed)

 

[Elise79]

I would guess once they finally set a re-opening date they will start taking ADRs