Aerial view from the top of Disney's Contemporary Resort, looking down on the Walt Disney World monorail curving away on its elevated beam above the resort and surrounding Florida woodlands — the same altitude where California Grill's rooftop dining room and its panoramic windows are located.

Table Service

California Grill

Magic Kingdom

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Price range

$$$$

Splurge

Reservations

Book at 60 days

Type

Table Service

Contemporary American, Sushi, California cuisine

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California Grill atop the Contemporary resort is Walt Disney World's most coveted fireworks-viewing restaurant, where guests can step onto the open-air rooftop observation deck as the Magic Kingdom fireworks unfold directly overhead — paired with a menu of sushi, wood-fired dishes, and one of the best wine lists on property.

Tips and reservation advice for California Grill at Magic Kingdom. Must try: Sonoma goat cheese ravioli.

Must try

Sonoma goat cheese ravioli; oak-fired filet; sustainable fish; sushi platters; fireworks from the rooftop

Insider Tip

California Grill is the premier dining experience at the Contemporary Resort — the rooftop terrace and the dining room both offer spectacular Magic Kingdom fireworks views. Request to be seated with a fireworks-facing table. The restaurant will replay the fireworks audio through their sound system and dim the lights. Book at 60 days out, especially for 9pm+ slots on fireworks nights. The goat cheese ravioli has been a fixture on the menu for decades and is iconic.

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Last updated: May 2026

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