California Grill

Name: California Grill
Price range: $$$$ (over $60 per adult)

Resorts & Disney Springs Restaurant $$$$ (over $60 per adult) Gentle

California Grill is a signature dining restaurant located at Disney's Contemporary Resort, offering Californian cuisine. It is known for its Californian cuisine, which typically emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and diverse culinary influences. The restaurant operates within the $$$$ price range, indicating a premium dining experience with costs exceeding $60 per adult. As a signature dining location, California Grill provides a refined atmosphere suitable for special occasions or an upscale meal. Its placement within Disney's Contemporary Resort positions it as a prominent dining destination for guests seeking a sophisticated culinary experience within the Walt Disney World property. The focus on Californian flavors and a high-end price point establishes California Grill as a distinct option for those desiring an elevated dining experience during their visit.

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$$$$ (over $60 per adult), American, Seafood, Sushi

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Details

Cuisine

Californian

Price Range

$$$$ (over $60 per adult)

Location

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Getting a table

From our daily reservation checks for a party of 2, Apr 2 – Oct 17, 2026 (113 check days, 177 dining dates).

When it's full: 10 of 13 dates with no open slots at our first check (77%) later had a table open up. Most openings appeared 1–7 days before the date (median 5, 10 openings).

Each check looks 1–14 days ahead, so these figures describe the last two weeks before a date, not the 60-day booking window. "—" = fewer than 10 checks; a meal is only counted on weekdays it has been seen with a slot. Openings are dated to the first daily check that saw them; a date with no slots may be sold out or simply not taking bookings. Upcoming dates

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get a reservation at California Grill?

Across 943 checks from Apr 2 – Oct 17, 2026 (each looking 1–14 days ahead for a party of 2), California Grill had at least one open reservation slot 89% of the time. The easiest was Wednesday dinner (99% of 137 checks); the hardest was Saturday dinner (59% of 133).

When do cancellations show up at California Grill?

Of 13 dates that showed no open slots when we first checked them (sold out, or not taking bookings that day), 10 (77%) later showed an opening at California Grill before or on the day. Most of those openings first appeared 1–7 days before the date (median 5, based on 10 openings). We check about once a day for a party of 2, up to 14 days ahead, so an opening is dated to the first check that saw it.