Based on several comments on this board, I decided to try out White Water Snacks, located by the pool at the Grand Cal. Hotel. First off, there is very easy access from DCA to this restaurant as it is just inside the gate to the hotel from inside the park. Also, it was very nice to be able to get away from the crowds for a nice quiter lunch.
I remember reading comments here about the portion sizes being large, but quite frankly, I have heard that before and didn't believe it (I am a Big eater). Well I am here to tell you that I definately believe it now!!! For myself, I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with fresh guacamole (really more like fresh chunk avocado with a little salsa, very good) and a large roasted pepper. The chicken breast was a full breat, not a half breast that you would normally expect. It also came with a lot of fries and was $7.25. My wife and oldest son both had the chicken salad sandwich which is already prepared and you grab it from the cooler. It came on a croissant and had a few strawberries as well. The sandwiches are $5.25 each, and my wife and son could not finish them (my son is 13 btw). My 13 year old DS also ordered an Icee, but did not care for it as he said it was waaaaayyy to sweet, $2.50. My 2 little ones (4 and 2) had the kids meals; one grilled cheese ($4.25) and the other chicken fingers ($4.95). Both came with a huge basket of fries. Neither child was able to even put a dent in their kids meal. It would have made more sense to just have them split one. My sister and her family ate with us as well. The 2 adults split a meal, then tried to eat a little of what their kids didn't finish either. In the end, a whole lot of food ended up in the trash (I am really sorry to say).
All in all, this place was great with both indoor and outdoor seating. They take credit cards and you do not have to be staying at the hotel to eat there. We will definately be back in the future. The only criticism I can make of the place is that you have to grab all of your drinks and stuff first, then go to the cashier and pay, and at that time you order food for the grill. This is not a tremendously bad thing by any means, just different that what you might expect. The reason they do this is because once you pay and order, you can take a seat and they will bring the hot food to your table when it is ready. If you have any questions, please ask.
I remember reading comments here about the portion sizes being large, but quite frankly, I have heard that before and didn't believe it (I am a Big eater). Well I am here to tell you that I definately believe it now!!! For myself, I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with fresh guacamole (really more like fresh chunk avocado with a little salsa, very good) and a large roasted pepper. The chicken breast was a full breat, not a half breast that you would normally expect. It also came with a lot of fries and was $7.25. My wife and oldest son both had the chicken salad sandwich which is already prepared and you grab it from the cooler. It came on a croissant and had a few strawberries as well. The sandwiches are $5.25 each, and my wife and son could not finish them (my son is 13 btw). My 13 year old DS also ordered an Icee, but did not care for it as he said it was waaaaayyy to sweet, $2.50. My 2 little ones (4 and 2) had the kids meals; one grilled cheese ($4.25) and the other chicken fingers ($4.95). Both came with a huge basket of fries. Neither child was able to even put a dent in their kids meal. It would have made more sense to just have them split one. My sister and her family ate with us as well. The 2 adults split a meal, then tried to eat a little of what their kids didn't finish either. In the end, a whole lot of food ended up in the trash (I am really sorry to say).
All in all, this place was great with both indoor and outdoor seating. They take credit cards and you do not have to be staying at the hotel to eat there. We will definately be back in the future. The only criticism I can make of the place is that you have to grab all of your drinks and stuff first, then go to the cashier and pay, and at that time you order food for the grill. This is not a tremendously bad thing by any means, just different that what you might expect. The reason they do this is because once you pay and order, you can take a seat and they will bring the hot food to your table when it is ready. If you have any questions, please ask.
But 5infam, you simply must try the breakfast burrito, it is to die for. My DD17 and split that with a fruit bowl and were in heaven.
I love that place 
!! Sounds llike a nice break...with out having to go too far!
