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California Grill LoungevsTodd English's bluezoo
California Grill and Todd English's Blue Zoo are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, California Grill ranks significantly better than Todd English's Blue Zoo. California Grill has a TripExpert Score of 91 with positive reviews from 8 sources like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
California Grill Lounge
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Where Travel + Leisure
Disney's Contemporary Resort, 4600 N World Dr, Orlando, FL 32830-8413
From $35/night
Concierge "Disney's modern-cuisine showpiece, located on the 15th floor of the Contemporary, overlooks the Magic Kingdom and its Castle and serves elegant fare from an open kitchen."
Fodor's "The view from the surrounding Disney parks from this 15th-floor restaurant—the World's signature dining establishment since 1995—is as stunning as the food." Full review
Frommer's "This stunning restaurant offers views of the Magic Kingdom and lagoon below while your eyes and mouth feast on an eclectic menu." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Coveted seats with great views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This stylish restaurant, with good views and an open-plan kitchen, serves creative West Coast fare such as smoked salmon pizza, and pork and polenta."
Rough Guide Star
"One of Disney’s best all-round restaurants, with a pricey menu dominated by fresh sushi... and some excellent main dishes like grilled pork tenderloin."
Travel + Leisure "The premiere restaurant of Disney’s Contemporary Resort overlooks both the Magic Kingdom and the Seven Seas Lagoon, offering some of the best fireworks viewing in Orlando." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Fit for foodies", this “upscale” Californian on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort renders "top-notch" seasonal fare (plus sushi) in a “sleek” setting with a “spectacular” view." Full review
Where "Innovative sushi, pork tenderloin, lobster mashed potatoes and California wines. Time dessert for a view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Reservation only. D (nightly), Br (Su)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "California Grill is a fine dining option that offers West Coast cuisine, focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients"
Orlando Travel Guide
July 6, 2021
Todd English's bluezoo Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Travel + Leisure Zagat Where Frommer's
1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
From $25/night
Concierge "In addition to a selection of simple, fish-first dishes such as miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and raw-bar oysters and clams, English adds fusion touches, such as Cantonese lobster."
Fodor's "The menu is creative and pricey, with entrées like the two-pound Maine "Cantonese lobster," fried and tossed in a sticky soy glaze." Full review
Lonely Planet "Floor-to-ceiling silver threads shimmer in columns at this flashy blue-infused hot spot, invoking a trendy, urban spin on the underwater theme." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This place is a temple to seafood." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Master restaurateur Todd English celebrates the “bluezoo” of the ocean with innovative seafood creations and stylish decor with an underwater feel."
Travel + Leisure "Entering this restaurant, with its gorgeous chandeliers and flattering lighting, is a bit like stepping into a work of art." Full review
Zagat4.4
"A "stunning restaurant with food to match", this "hip" seafooder in Disney World's Dolphin resort wins kudos for its "elegant but not stuffy" setting and "creative", "delicious" fare." Full review
Where "Celebrity chef Todd English draws on coastal cultures to create a seafood menu." Full review
Frommer's "This is still one of the hippest, hottest, most happening places to dine in town." Full review
