[rlb]

I am going to the California Grill for the first time this November. I do not like sushi, so other than that what are some suggestions for dinner, appetizer, and desert?

[dac921]

Have you looked at the menu...\Menu Date: August 2007

Note: California Grill uses the freshest foods possible therefore the menu changes weekly.


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Brick Oven Fired Flatbreads

Triple Cheese - pecorino, asiago, provolone with sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto* $10

Grilled Summer Vegetable Flatbread - with zuchini, roasted peppers, feta cheese and olive vinaigrette $11.00

BLT - with Heirloom Tomatoes, Nueske's bacon, provolone, crisp Romaine and lemon aioli $13.00

Roasted Chicken with grilled pineapple, peppers, cilantro, and spicy mango ketchup $12.


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Sushi

Yellowfin Tuna Three Ways - poki, tartar, and tataki $20
Sashimi - Yellowfin Tuna, Salmon and Hamachi $16
"Snake in the Grass" - Shrimp Tempura with Avocado, Eel, and Cucumber $22
Double-Crunch Rainbow Roll - cobia, salmon, tuna, tempuracrunch, and tobikko $19
Hurricane Roll - spicy crab, shrimp, tuna, cucumber and tempura squid $19
Spicy Sensation - Scallops, Tuna, Avocado, Tobiko, and Fireball Sauce $18
California Roll - jumbo lump crab with avocado and cucumber $17
Yoshie's Deluxe Sushi Platter - Maki and Nigiri $24


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First Course
Summer Tomato Soup- with grilled cheese croutons and chiffonade of basil * $9

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Shiitake Mushrooms and Basil * $11

Salad of Chilled Watermelon, arugula, frisee, pickled red onions, and feta with 8-year old balsami $12

Simply Heirloom Tomatoes - with red onion, reserve shrry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt $13

Hearts of Romaine with roasted garlic dressing, marinated anchovies, olives, aged parmesan, and croutons $9

Salad of Grilled Shrimp, Tat Soi, Mizuna with crisp vegetables, mint, peanuts, and Vietnamese vinaigrette $15

Sauteed Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Caramelized Apples, Huckleberrie, and Micro Greens $16


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Main Course
Buffalo Strip Steak - with corn pancake, fava beans, wild mushrooms, bacon and crispy shallots $36

Red Snapper Fillet - with crispy rice galette, saute of summer vegetables and coconut curry sauce $31

Wild Alaskan King Salmon - with fingerling potatoes, crispy bacon, baby spinach and egg vinaigrette $32

Oak-fired Filet of Beef with Crushed Red Potatoes with Nueske's Bacon, Green Beans, Teriyaki Barbecue Sauce $36

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta, Cremini Mushrooms, Zinfandel Glaze and Sage $26

Pacific Halibut - spring onions, Chanterelle mushrooms, crushed potatoes, and red wine reduction $31

Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast - with heirloom tomato panzanella and tomato-sherry vinaigrette $28

Ricotta Gnocchi Gratinee with roasted tomatoes, wilted arugula, olive tapenade and aged balsamic $23

*Vegetarian Zone ... we are happy to discuss with you and attempt to accomodate any dietary or special needs diets!
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Desserts
Plum Tart - with mascarpone mousse and plum compote $10

Blueberry Bliss - blueberry cream pie, blueberry mascato soup and creme fraiche cheese cake $9

Banana and Butterscotch "Buzz" - caramelized bananas and butterscotch custard stack with coffee caramel, cocoa nib, and crunchy plantain $10.00

Valrhona Chocolate and Coffee- Warm chocolate cake with molten center, house-made white coffee ice cream and cappuccino anglaise $10

Inspired by "The Year of a Million Dreams" - Honey Crunch Cake with Chantilly Cream and Oven-roasted Golden Pineapple and Crunch Candy Crumble $10

Cheese Selections (frequently changes) all 5 for $17


Bandage Wrapped Cheddar - Fiscalini Farmstead of Modesto, California is the producer of this traditional English-style cheddar, 30 months of aging help develop this wonderful cheese. Nutty and creamy, with a developed tang make this cheddar as fine as any. This cheese pairs well with our pear paste.

Ubriaco Rosso - Traditional, hard cheese made from pasteurized sheep's milk. The name of the cheese means "drunken" in Italian and it is because the young cheese is soaked in wine, covered with the crushed grape skins left after pressing and then allowed to mature for six to ten months. The cheese has a firm, crumbly but open texture that is fairly wet and the taste has a hint of acidity. Enjoy this selection with our spiced Marcona almonds.

Bergblume - Raw cooked curd cow's milk cheese made in the tradition of Gruyere, but only 15 lbs. or so as opposed to 75, so the effects of aging are more pronounced. The name Bergblume means "mountain flower," and this cheese's other very particular characteristic is that it is washed in a solution of herbs and flowers which give its rind a deep pine green color and its flavor profile intense herbaceous notes. Pair this cheese with honey comb.

Cypress Grove Farms Humboldt Fog - Cypress Grove Farms uses a central layer of ash in this aged goat cheese. Once cut, it resembles the early morning fog that covers the farm daily. A semi-soft and creamy texture. Indulge your taste buds by eating this cheese with fig cake.

Fourme d'Ambert - The Auvergne region of France produces this wonderful mild blue cheese. Raw cow's milk and time-honored techniques are used to produce this selection. Considered one of the longest produced cheeses of France. Complement this cheese with apple-date compote.

Important Note regarding Sugar Free Desserts at California Grill - The standard offering is gourmet sugar free chocolates. As of 4/07, no ingredient list for the chocolates was available. To receive a different sugar free dessert, you MUST indicate on your reservation what you can and can not have - be specific! Call 72 hours in advance and then follow up the day before and when you arrive at the restaurant, still no guarantee! The cheese platter is wonderful if you don't want to go through all this.
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Beverages
Subject to change

California Grill House Wines and Sake

Martin Weyrich Moscato Allegro, CA '05 $9.00
EOS Chardonnay, Paso Robles $10.00
Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino '06 $9.00
Kakujo Junmai Ginjyo Sake $12.75
Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa '03 $11.00
Roederer Estate Sparkling Brut, Anderson Valley $10.00


Port, Madeira, and Dessert Wine (3-oz. Pour)

Broadbent Boal, Madeira 1964 $68.00
Dow's "LBV" Porto '00 $9.00
Guenoc "Port," Guenoc '01 $7.25
Fonseca 20-Year Tawny Porto $12.00
Bonny Doon "Framboise," California $10.00
Far Niente "Dolce," Napa '01 $32.00
Adelsheim Deglace Pinot Noir, Oregon '05 $13.25
Elderton Botrytis Semillon Riverina '05 $12.25
Kent Rasmussen Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Russian River '03 $6.75
Royal Tokaji, Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos '00 $11.00
Yalumba Museum Muscat, SE Australia $13.00
Santa Barbara Winery Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc '01 $9.00
Domaine de Coyeux, Muscat de Beaumes De Venise '02 $8.00
Quady "Essensia" Orange Muscat, California '05 $10.00
Clos de Paulilles Banyuls Rimage '03 $10.00
Rotllan Torra Moscatell, Priorat, Spain $7.25
Michele Chiarlo Moscato D'Asti "Nivole," Piedmont $9.50
Blandy's 15 Year Old Malmsey, Madeira $18.00
Mission Hill Riesling Ice Wine Reserve, Okanagan '04 $15.00
Rosenblum Desiree Chocolate, CA $9.25
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, S. Africa '01 $18.00


Cordials, Single Malts, Brandies, and Cognacs

Jacopo Poli "Merlot Di Poli," Grappa, Veneto $9.75
Coeur de Lion Calvados Pays d'Auge "Hors d'Age" $18.00
Germain-Robin "Cask 48" XO Brandy $25.00
Remy Martin XO Cognac $25.00
Martell XO Cognac $25.00
Courvoisier XO Cognac $25.00
Remy Martin "Louis XIII" Cognac (1 oz.) $125.00
Larressingle VSOP Armagnac $8.00
Grand Marnier "100 Year," France $23.00
Grand Marnier "150 Year," France $33.00
G.E. Massenez Poire Williams, Eau-de-Vie $9.75
Mount Gay Rum "Extra Old," Barbados $9.00
Labrot & Graham "Woodford Reserve" Straight Bourbon, Kentucky $9.00
Bushmills "3 Wood" Single Irish Whiskey $15.00
Booker's Small Batch Straight Bourbon, Kentucky $9.75
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch $32.00
The Macallan "12 Year," Speyside $9.50
The Macallan "18 Year," Speyside $20.00
The Macallan "25 Year," Speyside $50.00
Glenmorangie "10 Year," Northern Highlands $8.00
The Glenlivet "12 Year," Speyside $9.00
Glenfiddich "12 Year," Speyside $9.00
Laphroaig "15 Year," Islay $12.00
Vailla Grazia Limoncello, Italy $8.00

[dac921]

Hope that helps... :)

[rlb]

Thanks!- I had looked at the menu. I am just curious about what people have tried and really like. I am sure everything is good.

[Boss Mouse]

We all went (7 adults - well, 7 over 16 yrs old) and had a variety. The Flat breads were very good. I have a steak, while others had the pork and seafood. Everyone enjoyed dinner. One of the few times there was no whining from one of the mini mice.

[whitba]

We just came back last week The night we arrived we ate at Cal Grill, it was wonderful , what can I say... 2 adults, 2 - 17 yr old boys, we enjoyed every bite.

App - Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli, Flat Breads - Triple Cheese and Roasted Chicken
Main - Buffalo Strip Steak & Filet of Beef
Dessert - Valrhona Chocolate and Coffee, Blueberry Bliss, Cheese Platter

By the time Dessert hit so did the major fatigue that goes with getting up at 2:30 AM to catch a flight... so DH & I just shared a bit of plain vanilla ice cream but the boys almost licked the plates through all 3 courses.

[disney&byudad]

Originally Posted by rlb

I am just curious about what people have tried and really like. I am sure everything is good.

rlb, if you like cheese, you HAVE to try the cheese platter! They serve up to 5 cheeses (try them all, you won't be disappointed) varying from mild to pretty sharp. They also serve an accompanyment with each cheese that brings out the flavor and texture of each one. For example, they served candied almonds with one of the cheeses and a pear paste with another. I have to admit, this was a very unique and satisfying dining experience. Enjoy!

[PhilliesFan]

Originally Posted by disney&byudad

rlb, if you like cheese, you HAVE to try the cheese platter! They serve up to 5 cheeses (try them all, you won't be disappointed) varying from mild to pretty sharp. They also serve an accompanyment with each cheese that brings out the flavor and texture of each one. For example, they served candied almonds with one of the cheeses and a pear paste with another. I have to admit, this was a very unique and satisfying dining experience. Enjoy!

Ditto on the cheese platter, it is to die for!!! I forget our entrees, but they were all great. We had 11 in our party and their were no complaints. We also ordered a desert tray, with one of everything for the tray. I love the California Grill, every thing from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere was excellent.

[iluvwdw]

I was there last Wednesday. We had THE BEST table in the house! I don't know how I was able to get that table, but all I did was ask and I received! The view from CG is AMAZING!!!!!!!

The food was pretty good, although DH did not think it was worth 2 TS credits at all. Maybe for the atmosphere, but he wasn't so impressed with the food.

I don't eat sushi AT ALL. Here is what we got:

APP: I got BLT Flatbread Pizza....OMG, YUM!!!! DH got Rainbow Roll Sushi...said it was pretty good

ENTREE: I got Oak-fired Filet of Beef...pretty good, but not NEARLY as good as Le Cellier

DESSERT: I got Valrhona Chocolate with Vanilla Ice Cream and DH got Blueberry Bliss. Both were good.

We got a bottle of wine, too. All in all, a very nice dinner. Worth 2 TS credits? Maybe, maybe not. But since we weren't paying for it, OF COURSE it was worth it!!!!

[missymouse]

I know you said you don't like sushi, but if anyone else reading this does . . .can I just say Spicy Sensation!! The filet is incredible too!

[rlb]

I can hardly wait. I love cheese!!!

[Soundgod]

Originally Posted by rlb

I can hardly wait. I love cheese!!!

OK Wallace.

[mickeymotto]

Originally Posted by missymouse

I know you said you don't like sushi, but if anyone else reading this does . . .can I just say Spicy Sensation!! The filet is incredible too!

Love the Spicy Sensation too!

We really enjoyed our desserts the most. We had the warm Valrhona cake and Butterscotch Buzz. Both were fantastic!

I know their menu changes seasonally, so its hard to recommend a particular entree.

[rlb]

If on the dining plan how many choices do we get when eating at CG. Is it the same as other table service; appetizer, entree, and desert. If so is the flatbread an appetizer?

[Soundgod]

Flatbreads should be appetizers. We've gotten sushi and sashimi as appetizers up there. It is exactly as any other TS location, except for the two credits you'll use.
One thing to keep in mind. Even if you dine there well before fireworks, if you dined at California Grill that day, you are allowed back upstairs to view MK fireworks from the roof. Otherwise, I'd say you'll do fine for viewing that evening's fireworks if you have an 8 PM reservation, any time of the year, other than nights they are performed at 8 PM.