disneykidsince1970
09-10-2012, 03:35 PM
I am planning a 14 person special dinner for my sister's 40th bday. We had Citrico's Chef's Table all booked for 12 but then 2 more people rsvp'd yes and now, unless Citrico's will squeeze in 2 more (I am doubting it), we lose the Chef's Domain table and get the main dining room.
We normally LOVE Cali Grill. It is our traditional fave and we have had over-the-top, hands down - phenomenal service. However, the last two visits, over the last 12 months, the service has really....well, it stunk. bad. :ack: and food was less than our previously experienced "stellar!"
We also love Citrico's - we spent the Millenium there! But, we haven't had a proper meal there in a few years (altho we've stopped at the bar a few times). Service is historically very good. No complaints.
So... do I now go for...
Cali Grill wine room -
- no minimum charge
- a pseudo-privte dining experience
- do I chance recent poor service? - esp if room is far off the main room...
OR...
Citrico's main room
- Will the service be as good if we aren't at the Chef's Domain Table?
- we will have early seating at 5:30 to make Jellyrolls by 9. What will atmosphere be like in the main room at 5:30? I imagine a TOMB!? Not FESTIVE!
Big considerations are atmosphere (Wishes not on the list so not worried about seeing/missing it). Food quality, Service.
THANKS FOR ANY/ALL COMMENTS / ANECDOTES!!
We normally LOVE Cali Grill. It is our traditional fave and we have had over-the-top, hands down - phenomenal service. However, the last two visits, over the last 12 months, the service has really....well, it stunk. bad. :ack: and food was less than our previously experienced "stellar!"
We also love Citrico's - we spent the Millenium there! But, we haven't had a proper meal there in a few years (altho we've stopped at the bar a few times). Service is historically very good. No complaints.
So... do I now go for...
Cali Grill wine room -
- no minimum charge
- a pseudo-privte dining experience
- do I chance recent poor service? - esp if room is far off the main room...
OR...
Citrico's main room
- Will the service be as good if we aren't at the Chef's Domain Table?
- we will have early seating at 5:30 to make Jellyrolls by 9. What will atmosphere be like in the main room at 5:30? I imagine a TOMB!? Not FESTIVE!
Big considerations are atmosphere (Wishes not on the list so not worried about seeing/missing it). Food quality, Service.
THANKS FOR ANY/ALL COMMENTS / ANECDOTES!!