Dress Code at California Grill

[AA25]

I know what the actual dress code is, but will we want to change into something nicer for this restaurant? Would we be out of place in neat park attire? (khaki shorts, top, sneakers)

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Not at all.

 

[renes]

We dined at Cali Grill a couple of weeks ago- we saw everything from denim shorts to maxi dresses. Everything goes- BTW- a great place to people watch.

 

[GillianP1301]

I agree, it's pretty much anything goes. I would go with a nicer top with the shorts or khakis. When we went, I wore a maxi sundress and my son wore nice khaki shorts w/a polo shirt.

 

[crabbygal902]

I agree with the PPs...we make an effort to look nice because I think the setting calls for it, but there are some people in flat out park wear. You will see jackets/ ties and Mickey t-shirts all in the same place. I have no idea what the actual dress code is. As long as you are covered, it seems to me that anything goes.

 

[xipotec]

Some places you should dress for. This is that place. If your dressed worse than the wait staff that should be a clue......

I'll never understand the anything goes look at certain places.....Sweat pants are not for going out to dinner wear........anywhere.

Once we always dressed like this.....

Take a page from the elderly.....you will never see them dressed like they just left the gym or like they just crawled out of bed....\

 

[Lisa F]

Some places you should dress for. This is that place. If your dressed worse than the wait staff that should be a clue......

that is not at all a good guideline. The wait staff is pretty dressed pretty much better than EVERYONE at every park restaurant.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

The actual dress code is no swimsuits, no tank tops if you are a guy, no torn clothing (including jeans with artful holes in them) and men may be asked to remove hats. That's pretty much it. And you will see anything from cocktail dresses to park attire up there.

No, you're not required to dress like the persons in the photos, and no, most people there don't.

 

[Alacrity]

We looked at the dress code just last week for our visit! "Resort Casual" with no torn clothing of any kind (this was noted on the sign next to the elevator up to the restaurant) and no offensive graphics etc. I've worn nice shorts and Docker type pants with a Collared/Polo (Mickey) shirt and sandals or dress shoes. We do try to dress a little nicer for the signature type restaurants. By the way, there is a rest room just down the hall from the reservation desk my wife and I have used to change after a day in the park!

Dress code for Cali and other nicer restaurants on property (quoted from the Disney Food Blog):
“Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
Not permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While T-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that T-shirts with offensive language or graphics are not acceptable.”

 

[Lisa F]

We looked at the dress code just last week for our visit! "Resort Casual" with no torn clothing of any kind (this was noted on the sign next to the elevator up to the restaurant) and no offensive graphics etc. I've worn nice shorts and Docker type pants with a Collared/Polo (Mickey) shirt and sandals or dress shoes. We do try to dress a little nicer for the signature type restaurants. By the way, there is a rest room just down the hall from the reservation desk my wife and I have used to change after a day in the park!

Dress code for Cali and other nicer restaurants on property (quoted from the Disney Food Blog):
“Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
Not permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While T-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that T-shirts with offensive language or graphics are not acceptable.”

the only thing offensive about the space mountain tshirt my son wore to CA grill was how much it cost

 

[MakiraMarlena]

there is no requirement for collared shirts. Tee shirts are acceptable, as long as they don't have "offensive" graphics. Not entirely sure what can be considered offensive. Maybe shirts with swear words on them.

 

[Lisa F]

there is no requirement for collared shirts. Tee shirts are acceptable, as long as they don't have "offensive" graphics. Not entirely sure what can be considered offensive. Maybe shirts with swear words on them.

If you have to ask, you should consider it offensive. I would guess anything purchased at WDW would be ok

 

[Kimberly9701]

....meanwhile on the cruise boards..everyone's freaking out about the new rule allowing jeans in Palo. Lol

But on this topic-
I brought several 'resort casual' dresses on our last trip.
After unpacking them and hanging in the closet, they never once moved again until I packed them back in the suitcase..

 

[si-am]

People wear anything at CG. I usually try to wear a sundress but I've seen a track suit on a man and a bathing suit coverup with cutoffs on a young woman. Don't like it, really, but that's how it is.

 

[Polydweller]

The actual dress code is no swimsuits, no tank tops if you are a guy, no torn clothing (including jeans with artful holes in them) and men may be asked to remove hats. That's pretty much it. And you will see anything from cocktail dresses to park attire up there.

No, you're not required to dress like the persons in the photos, and no, most people there don't.

It's not 'men may be asked to remove hats' it's men WILL be asked to remove hats. I have been told that hats aren't allowed to be worn every time I've been there and have had to remove it before they let me on the elevator. You can keep your hat with you but must not wear it. Odd rule but they are very firm about it.

 

[Lee Matthews]

My partner and i are getting married the day we are at CG. I feel we are going to be very over dresssed when we go for our dinner

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I have been told that hats aren't allowed to be worn every time I've been there and have had to remove it before they let me on the elevator. You can keep your hat with you but must not wear it. Odd rule but they are very firm about it.

Not always. But men should assume that they will be asked to take off hats.

 

[owynn]

All the signature restaurants have the same "dress code". The only places I've felt under dressed in a t-shirt and shorts was Citricos and Narcoossee's. I never felt under dressed at the California Grill.

 

[crabbygal902]

My partner and i are getting married the day we are at CG. I feel we are going to be very over dresssed when we go for our dinner

Yes, there will be people who are dressed casually but don't let that deter you. The setting is lovely and dress clothes fit right in. You can get some great photos there in your wedding best. Congraulations!

 

[Uncleromulus]

We looked at the dress code just last week for our visit! "Resort Casual" with no torn clothing of any kind (this was noted on the sign next to the elevator up to the restaurant) and no offensive graphics etc. I've worn nice shorts and Docker type pants with a Collared/Polo (Mickey) shirt and sandals or dress shoes. We do try to dress a little nicer for the signature type restaurants. By the way, there is a rest room just down the hall from the reservation desk my wife and I have used to change after a day in the park!

Dress code for Cali and other nicer restaurants on property (quoted from the Disney Food Blog):
“Men: Khakis, slacks, jeans, dress shorts, collared shirts. Sport coats are optional.
Ladies: Capris, skirts, dresses, jeans, dress shorts.
Not permitted in dining room: Tank tops, swimwear, hats for gentleman, cut offs, or torn clothing. While T-shirts are now allowed, the policy remains that T-shirts with offensive language or graphics are not acceptable.”

The key here is what is actually "not permitted". All else is by way of suggestion...