Tell me about the sushi counter at CG

[NLD]

Is it correct that California Grill has a sushi counter that takes walk-ups only, first-come first-serve basis?

If so... how hard is it to get seated?

Anyone done this? How is it?

Tell me everything please!

 

[TDC Nala]

I've done it, but in my experience they don't take walkups. If the restaurant is fully booked, it's booked. And that's from trying before 5:30 when the restaurant opens. They will, however, let you sit in the lounge and order from the full menu (assuming there's room in the lounge at the time you ask)

 

[BriarRosie]

It's not a dedicated sushi counter, but part of the counter seating area next to the show kitchen. There are only about handful of counter seats on either side of a divider of sorts.

Your best bet for going as a walk up would be when the restaurant first opens. I wouldn't chance trying it anywhere near fireworks time. You can go to the check in area on the second floor and ask them if there was any space at the show kitchen counter seating. If not, you can ask to sit in the lounge to order sushi, too.

Like I said, the closer you are to fireworks time, the least likely you'll be able to do this. Even an hour before, you'd probably have difficulty.

 

[NLD]

Thank you! Sounds like we might have better luck with the lounge? The lounge would mean we weren't fighting against people with ADRs, correct?