Restaurant Dress Code

[luvthatdisney]

I just read my All Ears email and noticed the following:

Last week, we noted that California Grill had changed its dress
code to "business casual." This policy is also now in effect for
many upscale WDW restaurants. No hats, swimsuits, swimsuit
coveralls, tank tops, T-shirts, torn clothing or flip-flops are
permitted at the following: Artist Point (Wilderness Lodge),
California Grill (Contemporary), Citricos and Narcoossee's
(Grand Floridian), Jiko (Animal Kingdom Lodge), Flying Fish
(Boardwalk), and Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club). Business
casual attire includes dress shorts, pants, jean pants, collared
shirts, blouses and sweaters.

I thought I would post this in case there were some that were not aware of the dress codes at these restaurants. Not sure how strict they are on this, but in case you want to eliminate any undue stress - I would probably follow this as much as I could!

 

[stinkerbelle]

Thanks!
you know - I'm quite glad they did this. Yes, I realize this is a theme park geared towards families...but if Jiko was in my town, no way would I show up in shorts/tee shirt. These are all beautiful establishments and deserve a little 'dress up'.

thanks for posting! I hope this is enforced!

 

[dwmlaf]

That's how I feel.

If you are going to these special restaurants - then dress appropriately.

I don't want to have to see shorts, tee shirts, etc. I have spent all day seeing these in the parks.

 

[webray]

Business casual, smart casual, resort casual...one in the same.

As long as you don't wear tank tops/swimsuits or flip flops, you are good to go at any restaurant except Victoria and Alberts.

Hubby and I have been taking dress clothes with us for years, and this past year we have decided no more. We will go in our park casual clothing for dinner. It just isn't worth it to waste luggage space anymore, since disney does not enforce the dress code the have been trying to apply for years.

We were in Disneyland in May..now..those people have it together. The better restaurants, even in the resorts all accept park clothing. We inquired about this because there is no "pretend" dress code like at WDW. The castmembers out there told us, DL gave up on trying to enforce dress code years ago because when people are on vacation they want to eat comfortably after day at parks. I said..very smart people!!!

 

[bavaria]

This is a hot topic, and one of the posts that I usually avoid. Last weekend I asked the concierge at BW if I was dressed okay for Yachtsman Steakhouse and she laughed at me (I was wearing a fitted vneck t-shirt and a denim A line skirt, plus my obligatory Clarks slides) I explained re the confusion over business casual, and she said that was implemented due to too many bare armpits (her words) ie males in tank tops, plus too much bare skin. Her thought was no sporty shorts, no tank tops, no flip flops.

Again, it seems to be a very personal thing - I asked because frankly I am usually the type to be overdressed vs underdressed, and I did feel a little casual for YS.

Having said that, there was a wide range of attire at YS that night, but several people were obviously dressed for a night out (and one couple did comment to the hostess that they were surprised at the range of attire)

 

[akayf]

question about the flip flops....by flip flops do they mean just the rubbery ones that you wear to pool or beach or all summer shoes that are more of a flip flop design. All of my summer sandals have an open back and the little thing that goes between the toes like flip flops. But I do not consider them flip flops at all! I wore these to work(I'm a teacher) and never had a problem. Do I have to buy some new sandals.....I love shoes and is this an excuse to buy some more. DH would totally fall for it....honey I need to pick up some new dressy summer shoes. The dress code says no flip flops.

 

[patsal]

Too bad it was not in effect or being enforced the week of July 10th! We were at Flying Fish and it was outrageous how some people were dressed. I really don't mind theme park dress, but bare feet and dripping wet bathing suits are really inappropriate. I have to say my favorite was the bare footed 8-10 year old girl who was sitting on her knees with her bare feet in the air for all of us to admire! I'm not trying to be snobby, but appropriate at the park and around the pool doesn't equal upscale dining for me! I'm sure that I will be flamed for this, but I don't think it takes that long to do a quick change into appropriate clothes for an upscale restaurant especially when you look at the idea that some people spend a year planning this special night out, make arrangements for childcare and want to enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant. Just because it is "Disney" doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to have this.

 

[fterie4u]

patsal: I totally agree with you. There are many restaurants in WDW that don't have a dress code and don;t need one, but the up scale restaurants should have a dress code. You are paying the extra $$$ for the food and atmosphere.

 

[stinkerbelle]

Again, it seems to be a very personal thing - I asked because frankly I am usually the type to be overdressed vs underdressed, and I did feel a little casual for YS.

Having said that, there was a wide range of attire at YS that night, but several people were obviously dressed for a night out (and one couple did comment to the hostess that they were surprised at the range of attire)

ITA with you! I MUCH rather be a bit over dressed, then underdressed.


And about flip flops. Same issue with those girls in the picture with President Bush. There are "beach" flip flops and there are "dressy" flip flops. Women - you know the difference! I would say ixnay the beach flops...but dressy flops are just fine.

 

[Darcy]

I live in a very casual town. Even at teh symphony you see people very casually dressed. I personaly always dress a little for going anywhere. Not fancy, just put together...except for the grocery store or hardware store. I feel better.


I guess I never really gthought about what it would be like if everyone was dressed nicely. I like weddings, so dining would be nice too.

Okay I'll stop rambling...

 

[jarestel]

Sounds like WDW is simply asking people to use some common sense... tank tops and bathing suits aren't appropriate for any sit down restaurant, regardless of location. I don't think they're expecting people to "dress up", just asking them to wear suitable attire for dining.

 

[londonpenguin]

What would your definition of tank top be? I've got what I would term a tank top that I was actually hoping to wear to dinner at Jiko. It doesn't have spaghetti straps, so the tops of my shoulders are covered, as well as my entire back. In fact, it's about as modest a tank top as you're ever going to find! Do you think Disney excluded tank tops with an eye towards not having men in undershirts (aka wifebeaters) in the restaurants?

 

[stinkerbelle]

What would your definition of tank top be? I've got what I would term a tank top that I was actually hoping to wear to dinner at Jiko. It doesn't have spaghetti straps, so the tops of my shoulders are covered, as well as my entire back. In fact, it's about as modest a tank top as you're ever going to find! Do you think Disney excluded tank tops with an eye towards not having men in undershirts (aka wifebeaters) in the restaurants?

I believe it's always been no MALES in tank tops. Women in tank tops are fine. (just keep the girls inside. hehehhe)

 

[jarestel]

What would your definition of tank top be? I've got what I would term a tank top that I was actually hoping to wear to dinner at Jiko. It doesn't have spaghetti straps, so the tops of my shoulders are covered, as well as my entire back. In fact, it's about as modest a tank top as you're ever going to find! Do you think Disney excluded tank tops with an eye towards not having men in undershirts (aka wifebeaters) in the restaurants?

Yea, I was more referring to the "muscle" type tanks that men wear. In dozens of meals at all kinds of restaurants at WDW, I don't think I've yet had a dinner where someone wasn't wearing a "straight-from-a-day-in-the-parks" tank top. Not a pleasant sight. Hopefully the new guidelines will rectify that.

Didn't mean to include the ladies who wear appropriate sleeveless attire in that broad generalization. Though my wife would be chilly in a Disney restaurant wearing anything sleeveless. In fact she usually brings a sweater with us to dinner.

 

[londonpenguin]

(just keep the girls inside. hehehhe)

Hee!

 

[DeluxePrincess]

And about flip flops. Same issue with those girls in the picture with President Bush. There are "beach" flip flops and there are "dressy" flip flops. Women - you know the difference! I would say ixnay the beach flops...but dressy flops are just fine.

I agree. I always get a little dressed up at those establishments anyways. My summer "dressy sandals" are all flip flop style, but not beach shoes. Most of mine even have a bit of a heel on them.