Stood Up At Cali Grill for Solo Dining

[RocknBev]

Back in Feb after the Princess Half Marathon, some friends and I had ressies for California Grill to celebrate running the Princess.
Around 30-45 minutes prior to our ADR, they decided they were too tired to go and didn't want to spend the money. The ressies were in my name and on my CC. I was a bit irritated to say the least.... and I wanted to go so I just decided to go SOLO.

I went to the desk and explained that my friends backed out and apologized profusely offering to just eat at the bar but wanted to still eat upstairs as our ADR's were timed around fireworks. From that moment on...the people at Cali Grill couldn't be nicer. They insisted that I eat at the table since I would miss out on the experience by eating at the bar. They checked on me constantly ( and not just my waitress) They were the sweetest waiters and waitresses! They were so attentive. I had the best seat in the house! Wishing my husband had joined me (for the trip) since I had a great seat for two next to the window for the fireworks! The food was fabulous and I will definitely return to Cali Grill again.

Why did I send this post? Well I know that sometimes I our plans do not turn out the way we want them to....our friends don't always follow through with plans. We can do what we want to do or be disappointed and not do what we want....going solo at Disney is easy because you ALWAYS have a friend with a cast member....I had an incredible meal and a great time celebrating finishing the Princess Half Marathon!

Just DO IT! Enjoy the magic even if it doesn't turn out the way you planned it!

[SBETigg]

Wonderful that things turned out so well! So glad they were good to you. I love California Grill.

[VWL Mom]

I'm so glad it worked out for you.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

That's great

[mdricks]

I had a very similar experience a number of years ago. This is a fantastic solo venue.

[Melanie]

Great story!

[Jillirose]

That is a great story, thanks for posting! Congratulations on running the marathon as well.

[DisneyDINK]

Nice!

[hoop de do]

Magical Memory Eh?

Thanks for sharing

[buzznwoodysmom]

That's a great story. So glad your night turned out so good!

We dined at CG for the first time in March. It was just DH and I, a date night! We had the most attentive, engaging, friendliest CMs of the entire trip at that meal. Everyone we came into contact with from the person who checked us in down stairs, to the person who took us up in the elevator, the person who checked us in at the restaurant, the CM who served us drinks at the bar, to our waiter, and everyone we spoke with inbetween was just wonderful, above wonderful. This is one of the reasons we will definitely return!

[artyboy]

That's awesome! I love hearing about stuff like this!

[Checkers]

Loved your story and thanks for sharing it!

[faline]

I'm so glad the cast members provided you with so much support after your friends back out! How wonderful!

[Kairi_7378]

Thanks so much for sharing your great experience with the CA Grill. :-)

[Dsnygirl]

Thanks for the wonderful reminder, and I'm so glad it worked out so well for you!! That's awesome that they seemed to go out of their way to make sure you had a good time -- Disney service at it's best.

[Pop Centurion]

Great story. Glad it turned out so magical. I'm sure it will be one of your best memories. Congrats on finishing the half marathon.

[dizneydeb22]

Thanks so much for your post. I was undecided about booking CG for our next adults only vaca, but now it is a definite! Congratulations on finishing the marathon!!

[jsw123]

Fantastic!!!!!

[kakn7294]

Sounds like a wonderful time! I wish our trip to Cali Grill had been as magical. Congrats on the Marathon - I could never do that and admire you for your achievement!

[KAT1811]

Just another magical moment to back up my love for Walt Disney World! So glad you had a great time at California Grill! The view really is fabulous! on finishing the half marathon!!!!