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  1. #1
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    Default Dining Plan at Cali Grill..what is considered an entree?

    The menu at Cali Grill is divided into 4 sections: Brick Oven Fired Flatbreads, Sushi, First Course & Main Course.

    We are on the dining plan, which includes a drink, entree and dessert. Is the section labeled "Main Course" the only section that is considered an entree as far as the dining plan in concerned? Can we order from one of the other 3 sections and count it as an entree. My DS 15 will probably want sushi or a flatbread for his entree?

    I'm sure that we will order an appetizer in addition to our entree, and realize that we will have to pay for that in addition to our "dining plan" meal.

    I have included a copy of the menu below for reference.

    California Grill


    Brick Oven-fired Flatbreads
    Triple Cheese . . . Pecorino, Asiago, and Provolone, Sun-dried Tomato, Arugula Pesto*
    Herb Rotisserie Chicken . . . Tillamook Cheddar, Mission Figs, Caramelized Onion, Poached Pears
    Braised Pork . . . Adobo, Black Beans, Red Onions, Queso Fresco, Tomatillo-Nopales Pico de Gallo
    Sopressata Salami . . . Cilantro Sofrito, Roasted Mushrooms, Taleggio, Balsamic Syrup
    Sushi
    The sushi selections below may contain raw or undercooked fish.
    Tuna Three Ways . . . Poke, Tartare, Tataki
    Yuzu-marinated Sashimi (sah-SHEE-mee) . . . Yellowfin Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi, Snapper, Wasabi Oil
    “Dragon Roll” . . . Spicy and Tataki Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Bell Pepper, Avocado, Chil i-Soy Glaze
    Spicy Kazan Roll . . . Crab, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Tuna, Fireball Sauce
    California Roll . . . Jumbo Lump Crab, Avocado, Cucumber
    Crab and Seafood Roll . . . Hamachi, Salmon, Seasoned Blue Crab, Jalapeño Cream Cheese Sauce
    Yoshie’s Deluxe Sushi Platter . . . Maki and Nigiri
    First Course
    Crispy Rock Shrimp Salad . . . Florida Citrus, Red Onions, Soy Reduction, Wasabi Cream
    Heirloom Apple Salad . . . Winter Greens, Aged Gouda, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin-Apple Dressing*
    Handmade Potato Gnocchi . . . Wild Mushrooms, Edamame, Smoked Pork, Organic Soft-poached Egg
    Heirloom Sweet Potato Soup . . . Smoked Bacon, Red Pears, Minus 8 Verjus
    Hearts of Romaine . . . Roasted Garlic Dressing, Marinated Anchovies, Olives, Aged Parmesan, Croutons
    Steamed “Big One’s” Mussels . . . Blue Moon Belgium Ale, Buttercup Squash, Chorizo, Grilled Sourdough
    Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli . . . Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Basil*
    Jumbo Lump Crab “Stack” . . . Avocado, Cucumber, Hearts of Palm, Honeybell Vinaigrette
    Main Course
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin . . . Goat Cheese Polenta, Roasted Mushrooms, Zinfandel Glaze, Sage
    Oak-fired Filet of Beef . . . Buttered Purple Stokes Potatoes, Broccolini, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Teriyaki Barbecue
    Florida Snapper . . . Sea Beans, Rock Shrimp and Sweet Potato Hash, Coconut Beurre Blanc
    Winter Root Vegetable “Pot Pie” . . . Kohlrabi, Salsify, Crosnes, Fennel and Celeriac Cream*
    Hawaiian Monchong . . . Stir-fry Vegetables, Haricot Verts, House-made Shrimp Dumpling, Shiso Broth
    Cast Iron-seared Bison . . . Truffle Mac & Cheese, Brussel Sprouts, Cipollini, Smoked Bacon, Glace de Viande
    Day Boat Jumbo Scallops . . . Buttercup Squash Risotto, Root Spinach, Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
    Roasted Organic Chicken . . . Spiced Bean Cake, Glazed Onions, Petite Carrots, Local Honeybell Emulsion
    * Vegetarian
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    Only the things listed under Main Course count as entree selections. The others are all considered appetizers. You can ask to see if they will allow an appetizer selection to count as entree, but my experience at California Grill is that they won't do it. Main Course only, and you can pay out of pocket to add on appetizers (and some are well worth it). That menu is subject to change, by the way, and probably won't be the same one when you get there. California Grill is one of the WDW restaurants that changes the menu frequently to reflect seasonal availability of fresh ingredients.
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    When we ate there, it was only the Main Course items that counted as "entrees".
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    Save yourself some credits and pay for DS's flatbread out of pocket.
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    To be honest, when we were there we didn't consider CA Grill a good use of 2 TS credits. It was a good meal and good experience, but still a bit too loud and bright for us. I would have preferred we paid OOP and then used the credits elsewhere.

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    Only the dishes listed in Entrees count.

    However, you would be remiss to try the Pork with the polenta at least once in your life. I fantasize about it.
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