2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant?

**WishUponAStar** · 10-15-2005

I know it's way too early for me to even be thinking about this, haha, but I was wondering what everyone thought of the Concourse Steak House? It will just be my husband and I; Chef Mickey's is starting to wear off on us, California Grill we try to save for Birthdays/Anniversarys, etc... but I've never been to Concourse Steak House! Is it like Le Cellier? what is the food/atmosphere like? I'm not sure I've ever even noticed it!

bumble · 10-15-2005

We went to the Concourse Steak House last July. It was me DH and DD3. I thought the food was great. It is noisy(one of the reasons we brought DD there, lol), the monorail comes and goes and the noise from Chef Mickeys is evident. Personally if it were just me and DH (no kids) I would have chose the Cali Grill because I think it would be more romantic. That said, I would eat there again. We had the best dinner there!

kizzmitt · 10-15-2005

I enjoyed CS, the service was good, when my DD's steak was not cooked enough they bought it back and bought us a free Heineken. I thought that was very nice of them. The atmosphere was nothing special but nothing bad! You get to watch the monorail go through the building while you eat. I thought it was just as good as Le Cellier, the only thing I liked better at LC was the appys and the lobster tail with the surf and turf! Was the surf and turf with the lobster tail still on the menu when you went to LC? What did you have at LC?

**Dana** · 10-15-2005

I went there this past January and really didn't like it all that much. The food was fine enough, but it's seriously congested and loud. There is chef mickey's loud and unnecessary loud, and I found this place to be unnecessary loud. I just didn't enjoy it there and probally won't go again. The restaurant is just crammed and like it was put there as an afterthought. The food was decent enough, but the atsmosphere was like a school cafeteria. Just my opinion.

KarenT · 10-15-2005

We were at the Califorina Grill in Feb of 2005. DD went to the Kids club at the Poly and we went to the California Grill. We really enjoyed it. Great food good atmosphere, a good adult atmosphere. There were families there also... but not very many. I would go there again w/o my kids!
If you are there at the right time you can watch the fireworks in the MK.

**mickey** · 10-15-2005

I would agree with the general comments. The food is pretty good, and I remember the breads being fantastic. However, it is right next to Chef Mickey's, and right below the monorail, the atmosphere couldn't be much worse. If you are just looking for a quick dinner that is good, this is a good place. If you want something more romantic, go elsewhere.

tragic312 · 10-15-2005

we had lunch and dinner at the concourse steakhouse and enjoyed our time there. i thought the food was good and it was really nice. the monorail is distracting, but we had a nice time. i recommend the california grill for two adults. it is romantic, great food, and excellent views! it's also a great spot to see wishes.

Park Hopper · 10-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Dana

. . . The restaurant is just crammed and like it was put there as an afterthought.

That area of the Contemporary really became clogged when Chef Mickey's moved there from its original location at the Marketplace (then called the Disney Village) in 1995. Before Chef Mickey's moved, the space now occupied by the Concourse Steakhouse was called the Contemporary Cafe and featured a character breakfast.

ARIEL · 10-20-2005

Our family ate for the first time at Chef Mickeys this past January and loved it. We had never even gotten off the monorail and 'nosed' around the Contemporary before so this was really exciting. We noticed the Concourse steakhouse whilst waiting for our disc 'thingy' to light up for Chef Mickey's and thought it looked really nice ( as did the menu) but we were suprised to see it practically empty.
We said we would go back and have a meal there before we left but when we did get there, it was again empty so we decided that this did not bode too well.
California grill is the vote from me. Always good food and nice atmosphere.

Mickey Maniac · 10-21-2005

Whats the pricing like at Concourse?

i have never had California Grill, where in WDW is it?

DisneySusie · 10-21-2005

I LOVE California Grill! It is on the top of the Contemporary. Seriously, you have to go up to the roof! The food there is so good, and you can really get a good view of Wishes from there. They turn down the lights and you can hear the music and everything! We went on our anniversary and it was soooo romantic!

DisneyDude85 · 10-22-2005

I liked Concourse Steakhouse when went there last Friday. The food was good and the service was excellent. I do want to try the California Grill on my next visit.

**MissDisney** · 10-26-2005

I have heard grat things about California Grill -- for both the food and the view. Can you make a PS at about fireworks time? Romantic!

10-15-2005	#1 (permalink)
WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I know it's way too early for me to even be thinking about this, haha, but I was wondering what everyone thought of the Concourse Steak House? It will just be my husband and I; Chef Mickey's is starting to wear off on us, California Grill we try to save for Birthdays/Anniversarys, etc... but I've never been to Concourse Steak House! Is it like Le Cellier? what is the food/atmosphere like? I'm not sure I've ever even noticed it! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 19 days 14 hours 10 minutes

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bumble Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Part time Fort Wilderness resident ;) Posts: 1,363	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? We went to the Concourse Steak House last July. It was me DH and DD3. I thought the food was great. It is noisy(one of the reasons we brought DD there, lol), the monorail comes and goes and the noise from Chef Mickeys is evident. Personally if it were just me and DH (no kids) I would have chose the Cali Grill because I think it would be more romantic. That said, I would eat there again. We had the best dinner there! __________________ I cant wait to be at Fort Wilderness Campground! Our on site trips to WDW have been at:CSR, PO R & FQ, WL, Poly, All Star Sports, PC, Fort Wilderness, Contemporary, Beach Club Bumbles buzz!!!® http://www.myspace.com/bumble__bee ,-._,-. \/)"(\/ (_o_) Last edited by bumble; 10-22-2005 at 01:04 PM.

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kizzmitt Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not far from a beach! Posts: 960	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I enjoyed CS, the service was good, when my DD's steak was not cooked enough they bought it back and bought us a free Heineken. I thought that was very nice of them. The atmosphere was nothing special but nothing bad! You get to watch the monorail go through the building while you eat. I thought it was just as good as Le Cellier, the only thing I liked better at LC was the appys and the lobster tail with the surf and turf! Was the surf and turf with the lobster tail still on the menu when you went to LC? What did you have at LC? __________________ 2002 1st Disney vacation since childhood! Port Orleans Riverside 2003 Port Orleans French Quarter 2005 Port Orleans French Quarter DGD's 1st Disney experience! 2005 1st Fall vacation and 1st MNSSHP! PopCentury Spring 2006 Back to POFQ and SOG 2007 Port Orleans Riverside May 2nd-14th

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I went there this past January and really didn't like it all that much. The food was fine enough, but it's seriously congested and loud. There is chef mickey's loud and unnecessary loud, and I found this place to be unnecessary loud. I just didn't enjoy it there and probally won't go again. The restaurant is just crammed and like it was put there as an afterthought. The food was decent enough, but the atsmosphere was like a school cafeteria. Just my opinion. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 14 hours 10 minutes

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? We were at the Califorina Grill in Feb of 2005. DD went to the Kids club at the Poly and we went to the California Grill. We really enjoyed it. Great food good atmosphere, a good adult atmosphere. There were families there also... but not very many. I would go there again w/o my kids! If you are there at the right time you can watch the fireworks in the MK.

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2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant?

10-15-2005	#6 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I would agree with the general comments. The food is pretty good, and I remember the breads being fantastic. However, it is right next to Chef Mickey's, and right below the monorail, the atmosphere couldn't be much worse. If you are just looking for a quick dinner that is good, this is a good place. If you want something more romantic, go elsewhere. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? we had lunch and dinner at the concourse steakhouse and enjoyed our time there. i thought the food was good and it was really nice. the monorail is distracting, but we had a nice time. i recommend the california grill for two adults. it is romantic, great food, and excellent views! it's also a great spot to see wishes. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? Our family ate for the first time at Chef Mickeys this past January and loved it. We had never even gotten off the monorail and 'nosed' around the Contemporary before so this was really exciting. We noticed the Concourse steakhouse whilst waiting for our disc 'thingy' to light up for Chef Mickey's and thought it looked really nice ( as did the menu) but we were suprised to see it practically empty. We said we would go back and have a meal there before we left but when we did get there, it was again empty so we decided that this did not bode too well. California grill is the vote from me. Always good food and nice atmosphere. __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 117 days 13 hours 10 minutes

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Mickey Maniac Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concordville Pa Posts: 571	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? Whats the pricing like at Concourse? i have never had California Grill, where in WDW is it? __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." - Walt Disney '87, '90 Off-Site '99 AS Movies '00, '01, '02, '03, '05 AS Sports '03, '04, '06, 11/07 OKW '05 SSR '06 SSR '07 OKW '08 AS Sports, '08 SSR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My Walt Disney Vacation!! If you are reading this I am in Disney World!!

10-21-2005	#11 (permalink)
DisneySusie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 212	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I LOVE California Grill! It is on the top of the Contemporary. Seriously, you have to go up to the roof! The food there is so good, and you can really get a good view of Wishes from there. They turn down the lights and you can hear the music and everything! We went on our anniversary and it was soooo romantic!

10-22-2005	#12 (permalink)
DisneyDude85 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 146	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I liked Concourse Steakhouse when went there last Friday. The food was good and the service was excellent. I do want to try the California Grill on my next visit. __________________ Disney Fan since 1985 Polyensian Resort May 1989 - May 2003 Animal Kingdom Lodge - October 2004, May 2005, October 2005, May 2006, May 2007

10-26-2005	#13 (permalink)
MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: 2 Adults, which Contemporary restaurant? I have heard grat things about California Grill -- for both the food and the view. Can you make a PS at about fireworks time? Romantic! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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