The new California Grill menu at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been revealed in advance of its debut this evening. Up through last night, the restaurant was serving a special 50th anniversary three course meal.
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Dinner at California Grill consists of a flat-rate prix-fixe three course menu.
New California Grill Menu – $89 per adult, $39 per Child
Signature Wine Pairing – $39, Deluxe Wine Pairing – $69
Market Inspirations (Choose One)
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Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli: Basil-Saffron Pasta, Tomato Broth, Mushroom Ragoût, Fennel
Rainbow Roll: Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Avocado, Mango, Pickled Watermelon Radish
- Cascade Roll: Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon Poke, Mango, Shallot, Yuzu-Avocado Purée, Soy Gel
- Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons: Doenjang-Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce, Radish, Crispy Garlic-Chili Oil, Pickled Lotus Root
Black Truffle Pizza: Salt-baked Marble Potatoes, Leek Fondue, Crispy Potato Chips, Spicy Honey, Shaved Black Truffle
Sashimi and Nigiri Sampler: Tuna, Salmon, and Hamachi served with Traditional Garnishes
Strawberry and Raspberry Salad: Marcona Almond-Cocoa ‘Soil,’ Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette (Plant-based)
Chef’s Journey (Choose One)
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- Oak-fired Filet of Beef: Brown Butter Chateau Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Carrot Romesco, Cabernet Veal Jus (Updated)
Fire-roasted Venison: Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto
- Florida Black Grouper: Coconut-Ginger Basmati Rice, Cashew-Chili Chutney, Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, Coconut-Kaffir Lime-Green Curry Nage
- Cast Iron-grilled Pork Tenderloin: Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze
Saffron Risotto: Harissa-Honey Nut Squash, Spiced Hummus Chermoula (Plant-based)
- Pan-seared All-Natural Chicken: Sunflower Pea Pesto, Maitake Mushrooms, English Peas, Madeira Wine Jus (Updated)
Black Sea Bass: Grilled Petite Squash, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Purée, Charred Onion Butter, Citrus Agrodolce
Wagyu Strip Loin: Kimchi Fried Rice, Steamed Dumplings, Bok Choy, Crispy Lotus Root. (Available for additional surcharge of $47)
Sweet Creations (Choose One)
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Valrhona Ganache Tart: Coffee Cream, Praline Crunch, Salted Caramel, Cocoa Nibs
Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake: Chevre Whip, Meringue, Blueberry Foam, Blueberry Gel
Peanut and Banana Torte: Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso Caramel, Nut Crumble, Caramelized Bananas (Plant-based)
- Chef’s Selection of California Cheeses: Featuring Three Unique Cheeses and House-made Accompaniments
Citrus Crème Brûlée: Angel Food Cake, White Sangria, Sorbet, Ginger Crumble, Mandarin Crémeux, Tangerine, Lychee Gel (Dessert made with or containing alcohol)
Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte)
- Chicken Noodle Soup: House-made Chicken Broth, Shells, and Vegetables
- Hearts of Romaine: Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Bacon, Croutons
Kids’ Entrées (Choose One)
- Grilled Beef Tenderloin
- Grilled Citrus-glazed Chicken
- Seared Sustainable Salmon
- House-made Shells & Cheese
Kids’ Selections (Choose Two)
- Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Steamed Green Beans
- Goat Cheese Polenta
- Brown Basmati Rice
Kids’ Dessert Selections
- Seasonal Fruit
- Signature Puffed Rice Sushi
- Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sundae
Tea Selections
- Eros
- Imperial Orange Pekoe
- English Breakfast
- Thunderbolt Darjeeling
- Mad Hatters Tea Party
- Organic Pear Tree Green
- Organic Health and Well-being Green Tea
- Organic Chamomile Flowers (Egypt)
- Lemon Verbena
- Osmanthus
- Silver Leaf
Signature Cocktails
- California Grill Signature Cocktail: This Ultra-Premium Cocktail pairing partners a traditional Champagne Cocktail with Rémy Martin Louis XIII, which takes four generations of Cellar Masters to create – $138
- Zacapa No. 23 Sidecar: Ron Zacapa Centenario No. 23 Rum, Cointreau Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour Splash – $25
- Big 3 Flight to Napa – Chappellet, Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Jarvis, Lake William, Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Silverado “Solo” Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (3-oz pour of each) – $79
- The Newgroni: Monkey 47 Gin, Stirrings Pomegranate Liqueur, Aperol Liqueur, Yuzu, Mint – $18
- California Grill Sour: Widow Jane Small Batch Whiskey, DISARONNO Originale Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour Splash and Dow’s 2016 Porto – $22
- A Little Whistle: Whistle Pig 10 Yr. Rye Whiskey, White Grapefruit Juice, Basil – $23
- Blackberry Sour: Ketel One Citroen Vodka, House-made Lemonade, Blackberries – $16.50
- San Francisco Mai Tai: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Orgeat (Almond), Orange and Pineapple Juices, float of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum – $16.50
- Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini: Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Lemon and Pomegranate Juices, Sugared Rim – $16.50
- Icewine Martini: Belvedere Vodka, Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, Flame Raisins on the Vine – $23.50
- Ancho Rancho Spicy Margarita: Patrón Añejo Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar – $16.50
- Sonoma Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned: Sonoma Distilling Co. Bourbon, Vanilla Maple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries with an Orange Twist – $18.50
Alcoholic Beverages
Featured Sparkling & White Wines
- Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachetto, Piedmont NV
- Domaine Carneros, Carneros ’16
- Veuve Clicquot ‘Ponsardin’ Brut, Reims NV
- Kim Crawford “Signature Reserve”, Marlborough ’18
- Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley ’17
- Chateau Montelena, Potter Valley ’17
- Selbach-Oster, Mosel ’18
- Conundrum, Rutherford ’19
- D. Zind-Humbrecht, Gewűrztraminer, Alsace ’19
- La Perlina, Moscato, Puglia NV
- Lageder “Riff”, Pinot Grigio, Venezie ’18
- Cakebread, Napa Valley ’18
- Rombauer, Carneros ’18
- Full Reserve Wine List Available
Featured Rosé and Red Wines
- La Crema, Monterey Country ’18
- Saint Andre de Figuiere, Cotes de Provence ’20
- Big Basin, Santa Cruz Mountains ’14
- Emeritus “Hallberg Ranch”, Russian River Valley ’16
- Meiomi, California ’17
- Roco “Gravel Road”, Willamette Valley ’17
- Duckhorn, Napa Valley ’16
- B.R. Cohn Silver Label, North Coast ’17
- Chappellet, Bordeaux Blend “Mountain Cuvée” ’17
- Faust, Napa Valley ’17
- Lang & Reed, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley ’15
- Paul Hobbs “CrossBarn”, Sonoma County ’18
- Silverado, Napa Valley ’17
- Maal “Biutiful”, Malbec, Mendoza ’18
- The Prisoner, Napa Valley ‘19
- Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina, Italy ’19
- Valckenberg, Dornfelder, Rheinhessen ’19
- Michael David “Earthquake”, Lodi ’16
- Full Reserve Wine List Available
A full bar featuring premium spirits, beer, hard ciders, and more is also available.
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