Things Have Changed at California Grill

[herprettiness]

Just made my dining arrangements this morning and was told California Grill is Business Casual. Has it always been this way. I don't mind, we dress up anyway, but I was surprised.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Not a real change. And be aware that it's merely a "suggested' way to dress. Not an enforced code. Absent a bathing suit or a tank-top on men, most any mode of dress will get you in the CG.
Dress up if you want, but you don't have to.

 

[sotoalf]

For years the dress code was "smart casual." I'd like to know the difference b/w it and "business casual"; little, I suspect.

 

[herprettiness]

Maybe it's a PC thing. You know all of the "dumb" casual people were offended. LOL

 

[nwdisgal]

Oh, good, you can pull out your Dockers and your collared polo shirt ; ) Maybe they use that term because alot of businesses use it for their dress code and they think maybe people will make the connection?

 

[Uncleromulus]

herprettiness:

You can add "resort casual" to the mix. Once in awhile the PS people use that term.

 

[BCV23]

Yep, when I called for our next CG visit, I was told "business caual." When I asked for more explanation, it was the usual....no tank tops or swimwear.

We like to dress up a little too but you will see a wide variety of dress at CG.

I always thought the term "smart casual" was goofy.

 

[Mickey_loves_Minnie]

LOL at "dumb casual".

Anyway, it sounds like the same rules, different description.

 

[Gaiusrex]

Ha. Last time I went, I saw people in sandals, shorts, t-shirts, and ballcaps. The funny thing I remember is that I felt almost outraged that the men were wearing ballcaps indoors . My gosh! The horror. I eventually got over it, but I did have to get a couple more Anchor Steams to make sure I was OK .

 

[PamNC]

I hate terms like "business casual" or "smart casual"...good grief. However, I would never go to CA Grille wearing a bathing suit, or a tank top or ball cap. I would feel out of place. It's fun to put on a "real shirt" and some capri pants, khakis, or nicer shorts for a nice evening meal...after a long day in the parks looking like a bum. What crazy person would go to a restaurant in a bathing suit anyway - wait a minute, don't answer that. People are crazy indeed. I personally get cold at the restaurants with the air conditioning blazing. That's why I "dress up"

PamNC

 

[Uncleromulus]

The sad thing is that since they need to say it, people probably HAVE tried to eat at the CG in bathing suits---

 

[Stitch's mom]

I'm from Florida originally so I can say with authority that anything goes there. I have been in line in McDonald's "behind" someone in a thong bathing suit...I do NOT doubt someone has tried something equally as loopy in CG.

 

[LauraAnn630]

When I come to Orlando from Cleveland its HOT!
Does this mean no shorts?
I guess Im one of the dumb casual peeps! LOL

 

[nwdisgal]

Hmmm. Wonder if you could wear Bermuda Shorts? They're back in now, along with those shorts that aren't quite capris... The word Business Casual makes me think of Dockers and Collared Polo Shirts. We used that word at work and that's what they told us to wear

 

[smjj]

After being in the parks all day, you don't want to see me without my hat. You get that hat hair after a few hours. I wear it all the time at the park restaurants and never get a second look. Beside it is a theme park and except for those few people, who cares, it doesn't make the food taste any different does it??...smjj

 

[Threehearts]

I think business casual means different things to different people. In my husband's office, business casual means a very nice pinpoint oxford type shirt with tailored, usually cuffed wool or gabardine slacks and polished loafers or tie shoes in a subdued color. Occasionally on Fridays, you may see a person pairing this outfit with a V-neck lightweight sweater. They can't show up in Docker style chino pants or a collared polo-type shirt and definitely no short sleeves. It may also be different customs depending on geographic location. At WDW, I believe they do mean a sporty casual that looks neat and put together. Threehearts

 

[sotoalf]

The restaurant is trying to create a non-park atmosphere, which you can't create if guests dine in bermuda shorts and Goofy caps.

My problem with the CG is that it's never, to my knowledge, enforced its dress code; have any guests been turned away for not wearing "smart casual" or "business" attire? I wish they would. I'd like at least one restaurant that doesn't cater to the theme-park crowd.

 

[FutureAshleyDukes]

Maybe it's a PC thing. You know all of the "dumb" casual people were offended. LOL

That cracked me up!

 

[dznymom1]

The restaurant is trying to create a non-park atmosphere, which you can't create if guests dine in bermuda shorts and Goofy caps.

My problem with the CG is that it's never, to my knowledge, enforced its dress code; have any guests been turned away for not wearing "smart casual" or "business" attire? I wish they would. I'd like at least one restaurant that doesn't cater to the theme-park crowd.

Victoria & Albert's enforces their dress code.

 

[sotoalf]

Victoria & Albert's enforces their dress code.

I don't count V & A's though: it's in a different category. CG is more accurately compared with Citricos, Artist Point, and Jiko. At Citricos for instance somebody in bermudas would look very out of place, but then again, the GF is a more formal hotel.