Dress code?

[bocaj1431]

I have a question about the dress code at California Grille. Would they not allow my son to dine if he is wearing men’s sandals. They are not flip flops but a dressier version. I just don’t want have to pack more shoes. Thanks

 

[LovesTimone]

I would strongly suggest at least a pair of deck shoes, or loafers... something simple...

 

[Chrisizzle]

I think this is a matter of etiquette and your personal standards rather than California Grill.

They do have an official “Dress Code” on their website, but I’ve seen people show up looking pretty rough straight from the parks. I think California Grill has to be more lenient than a similarly classed stand alone restaurant in the world. Things would have to be pretty extreme before they’d deny anyone admission.

I suppose you are good as long as they are definitively sandals and can’t be interpreted as flip-flops.

“Guests are asked to adhere to the minimum dress code requirements at this Signature Dining experience. Dressier attire is also welcome. Please explore the minimum dress code requirements:
Men must wear khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional.
Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.
Not permitted are tank tops, flip-flops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, hats for gentlemen, cut-offs, torn clothing and t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics.”

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/contemporary-resort/california-grill/

 

[loves to dive]

He should be fine. I've seen people in there in yucky sweaty park clothes and people dressed up. I tend to wear a sundress that I wear in the parks and a pair of sandals or even Clarks flip flop like shoes. My son wears shorts and button up shirt but that is what he wears to the parks most days, he wears whatever shoes he was wearing at the parks, usually a pair of tennis shoes of some sort.

 

[bocaj1431]

Thank you all for your replies. I guess I will pack another pair of shoes.

 

[DISNEY1975]

Thank you all for your replies. I guess I will pack another pair of shoes.

You dont have to reconsider. My husband wears them often. They look nice with white or linen pants.

He has a few similar to these...

 

[Pumbaa_]

He will be fine, no worries

 

[Disneypro1]

No dress code there at all. (well like the parks..nothing vulgar.) Park attire. Folks wear very very casual.

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

No dress code there at all. Park attire. Folks wear very very casual.

No park attire is not appropriate; see the restaurant’s site. The OP is looking to be respectful and responsive to expectations. Park attire is not it.

 

[Disneypro1]

No park attire is not appropriate; see the restaurant’s site. The OP is looking to be respectful and responsive to expectations. Park attire is not it.

Folks eat there every hour wearing park attire. You 110% can eat there with t shirt and shorts on. Sandals. or tennis shoes. Who defines what's not appropriate? A blue t shirt or red one? But, there is NO enforced different dress code there than the parks. I think only 2 restaurants on property actually have an enforced dress code. One at Grand florian cant recall the other. But even those are pretty relaxed compared to many places outside of WDW. We have eaten there 2 times in the last 3 years. Me, Wearing shorts t shirt and asics. No one blinked an eye, I was dressed the same as 75% of the men in there.

 

[3 Hobbits 2 Disney]

Folks eat there every hour wearing park attire. You 110% can eat there with t shirt and shorts on. Sandals. or tennis shoes. Who defines what's not appropriate? A blue t shirt or red one? But, there is NO enforced different dress code there than the parks. I think only 2 restaurants on property actually have an enforced dress code. One at Grand florian cant recall the other. But even those are pretty relaxed compared to many places outside of WDW. We have eaten there 2 times in the last 3 years. Me, Wearing shorts t shirt and asics. No one blinked an eye, I was dressed the same as 75% of the men in there.

Just because you did, doesn’t mean you should. Have a magical day.

 

[Disneypro1]

Just because you did, doesn’t mean you should. Have a magical day.

right and just because you don't doesn't mean you shouldn't. different strokes for different folks. We all live differently.
No one is saying show up like a bum.

 

[bocaj1431]

You dont have to reconsider. My husband wears them often. They look nice with white or linen pants.

He has a few similar to these...


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Thank you for the picks! My sons are very similar to this.

 

[bocaj1431]

Now that more of you have added your thoughts I am going to go with his sandals. He will have a dress shirt and nice shorts so he will look presentable. And if they allow jeans in their dress code, then I can’t imagine he will be that out of place. Thanks everyone for offering your thoughts.

 

[Farro]

Now that more of you have added your thoughts I am going to go with his sandals. He will have a dress shirt and nice shorts so he will look presentable. And if they allow jeans in their dress code, then I can’t imagine he will be that out of place. Thanks everyone for offering your thoughts.

Yeah those shoes are totally fine. I'm thinking rubber flip flops or those sports sandals things would be more out of place.

 

[marikujawa]

There will always be people trying to provoke reactions by making outrageous comments about how poorly you can dress and still be admitted (how low can you go lol). We dine at Cali Grill at least three times a year and our experience is that the vast majority of people dress nicely - much better than park attire. Even the children are nicely dressed.

It is true that Disney restaurants rarely enforce dress codes, and we did see a family at Cali Grill brunch who came from an early morning at MK on a very hot day. They met the minimum dress code but had sweated through their t-shirts and clearly looked like they needed a shower. They were admitted but taken to a side room somewhere.

 

[Pumbaa_]

If someone is noticing what is on your feet beneath your table they are the ones w issues, not you

I personally don’t do signature meals straight from a park (and I don’t consider any restaurants IN parks to truly be fine dining, maybe MP). Dinner for us will be an occasion rather than just a meal.

However, that is me. I truly don’t care what you do or wear as long as you don’t stink. No one gets to set the standard but Disney. And if they are fine w people coming straight from the parks then why anyone else would care is beyond me.

 

[maxiesmom]

I don't pay much attention to what other guests are wearing. However, I do stick to the dress code for the fancier places, such as it is. As lenient as the dress code is, it isn't hard to do.

 

[marikujawa]

Dress codes exist because - whether you like it or not - you are not invisible to other diners. Adhering to a dress code is nothing more than good manners. It shows respect for other diners and the shared dining experience. I understand that this is not a popular opinion. People seem to focus so completely on themselves and what they want these days that they can’t comprehend how what they do could possibly affect someone else’s experience.

 

[Pumbaa_]

Please do not put your personal feelings on other people. Criticizing others is not good manners either.

Pay attention to you and yours and myob what others choose to do

Locking this one, OP has her responses and now it’s just turning rude.