Table Service
California Grill
Disney's Contemporary Resort
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Price range
$$$$
Splurge
Reservations
Book at 60 days
Type
Table Service
Contemporary American, Sushi, California cuisine
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 Disney's Contemporary Resort. 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. Want the sit-down cocktail-party version instead of a standard dinner reservation? Book Celebration at The Top -- Sip, Savor, Sparkle for a 21+ rooftop fireworks party with reserved viewing.
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Last updated: August 2026
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