New menu debuts at Disney World restaurant

With a new season comes a new menu at this Disney World restaurant.

California Grill

California Grill is located on the 15th floor of the Contemporary Resort with amazing panoramic views of the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon. There are floor to ceiling windows and two viewing platforms. Be sure to read Ashley’s review of the restaurant HERE.

Before Disney’s 50th Anniversary in October 2021, a special dining experience was announced for this location. The limited-time three-course menu offers dishes inspired by past favorites as well as new market-fresh creations. The 3-course meal comes with one appetizer, one entree and a dessert.

Now that the 50th anniversary is over, a new menu debuts.

New menu

I see a lot of the same dishes on this new menu that were on the 50th anniversary menu. Appetizers like the beef rib wontons and entrees like the filet still remain on the menu.

However, I also see a lot of new dishes to keep guests coming back for more! Let’s take a look at the full menu.

Appetizers:

• 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)

Entrees:

• Oak-fired Filet of Beef*: Brown Butter Chateau Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Carrot Romesco, Cabernet Veal Jus
• 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
• 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

Desserts:

• Valrhona Ganache Torte: 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 Selections 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)

Pricing remains $89/adult and $39/child for this 3-course dining experience.

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