Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Eats at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

For the past eighteen months, offerings at the signature dining restaurant at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort have been limited to a special menu created for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. Yesterday was the final day of that menu, and today California Grill will be debuting a new prix fixe menu with some old favorites and new options.

If you have celiac disease or food allergies, here’s what you can expect to find on the menu.

Remember the Golden Rules of Disney Allergy Dining:

Disney doesn’t include highly-refined oils, including soybean oil on their allergy menus
Disney has strong protocols in place to avoid cross-contact, but it’s never 100% guaranteed. There are not separate allergy-friendly kitchens.
Allergy Advisory Statements (such as “may contain” or “shared equipment” or “same facility”) are not regulated and are not factored into the allergens in a dish.
ALWAYS inform your server of any allergies, speak to an allergy coordinator (at quick service restaurants), speak to the chefs making your food when possible (table service restaurants are great with this), and check the allergy binders where available for your allergens.

If you’re just here for the allergen matrix, you can scroll to the bottom and skip the rest! I make every effort to keep this up-to-date, but always verify the safety of what you’re hoping to eat with the chef or allergy coordinator.

Gluten-Free/Wheat Allergy-Friendly

Market Inspirations – Strawberry and Raspberry Salad (Marcona Almond-Cocoa “Soil”, Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette) (Plant Based)

Chef’s Journey – Fire-Roasted Venison (Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto)

Chef’s Journey – Cast Iron-Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze)

Chef’s Journey – Pan-Seared All-Natural Chicken (Sunflower Pea Pesto, Maitake Mushrooms, English Peas, Madeira Wine Jus)

Chef’s Journey – Black Sea Bass (Grilled Petite Squash, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Puree, Charred Onion Butter, Citrus Agrodolce)

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Kids’ Entrees – Seared Sustainable Salmon

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Citrus-Glazed Chicken

Kids’ Sides – Steamed Green Beans

Kids’ Sides – Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Kids’ Sides – Brown Basmati Rice

Kids’ Sides – Goat Cheese Polenta

Kids’ Desserts – Seasonal Fruit

Egg Allergy-Friendly

Market Inspirations – Cascade Roll (Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon Poke, Mango, Shallot, Yuzu-Avocado Puree, Soy Gel)

Market Inspirations – Black Truffle Pizza (Salt-Baked Marble Potatoes, Leek Fondue, Crispy Potato Chips, Spicy Honey, Shaved Black Truffle)

Market Inspirations – Sashimi and Nigiri Sampler (Tuna, Salmon and Hamachi served with Traditional Garnishes)

Market Inspirations – Strawberry and Raspberry Salad (Marcona Almond-Cocoa “Soil”, Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette) (Plant Based)

Chef’s Journey – Oak-Fired Filet of Beef (Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Cabernet Veal Jus)

Chef’s Journey – Fire-Roasted Venison (Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto)

Chef’s Journey – Florida Black Grouper (Coconut-Ginger Basmati Rice, Cashew-Chili Chutney, Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, Coconut-Kaffir Lime-Green Curry Nage)

Chef’s Journey – Cast Iron-Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze)

Chef’s Journey – Saffron Risotto (Harissa-Honey Nut Squash, Spiced Hummus Chermoula) (Plant Based)

Chef’s Journey – Black Sea Bass (Grilled Petite Squash, Creamy Red Quinoa, Squash-Yogurt Puree, Charred Onion Butter, Citrus Agrodolce)

Sweet Creations – Peanut and Banana Torte (Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso Caramel, Nut Crumble, Caramelized Bananas)

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Kids’ Entrees – Seared Sustainable Salmon

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Citrus-Glazed Chicken

Kids’ Sides – Steamed Green Beans

Kids’ Sides – Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Kids’ Sides – Brown Basmati Rice

Kids’ Sides – Goat Cheese Polenta

Kids’ Desserts – Seasonal Fruit

Kids’ Desserts – Signature Puffed Rice Sushi

Fish Allergy-Friendly

Market Inspirations – Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli (Basil-Saffron Pasta, Tomato Broth, Mushroom Ragout, Fennel)

Market Inspirations – Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons (Doenjang-Miso-Cola-Onion Sauce, Radish, Crispy Garlic-Chili Oil, Pickled Lotus Root)

Market Inspirations – Black Truffle Pizza (Salt-Baked Marble Potatoes, Leek Fondue, Crispy Potato Chips, Spicy Honey, Shaved Black Truffle)

Market Inspirations – Strawberry and Raspberry Salad (Marcona Almond-Cocoa “Soil”, Strawberry Variations, Shaved Radish, Whipped Raspberry Vinaigrette) (Plant Based)

Chef’s Journey – Oak-Fired Filet of Beef (Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Braised Carrots, Golden Raisin Vinaigrette, Cabernet Veal Jus)

Chef’s Journey – Fire-Roasted Venison (Hasselback Potatoes, Leek Soubise, Artichoke Barigoule, Ramp Pesto)

Chef’s Journey – Cast Iron-Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Goat Cheese Polenta, Forest Mushrooms, Lacquered Pork Belly, Root Spinach, Corn, Zinfandel Glaze)

Chef’s Journey – Saffron Risotto (Harissa-Honey Nut Squash, Spiced Hummus Chermoula) (Plant Based)

Chef’s Journey – Pan-Seared All-Natural Chicken (Sunflower Pea Pesto, Maitake Mushrooms, English Peas, Madeira Wine Jus)

Sweet Creations – Valrhona Ganache Torte (Coffee Cream, Praline Crunch, Salted Caramel, Cocoa Nibs)

Sweet Creations – Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake (Chevre Whip, Meringue, Blueberry Foam, Blueberry Gel)

Sweet Creations – Peanut and Banana Torte (Shortbread, Peanut Ganache, Miso Caramel, Nut Crumble, Caramelized Bananas)

Sweet Creations – Chef’s Selections of California Cheeses (featuring three unique cheeses and house-made accompaniments)

Sweet Creations – Citrus Creme Brulee (Angel Food Cake, White Sangria, Sorbet, Ginger Crumble, Mandarin Cremeux, Tangerine, Lychee Gel) (Dessert made with or containing alcohol)

Kids’ Appetizers – Chicken Noodle Soup (House-made Chicken Broth, Shells, and Vegetables)

Kids’ Appetizers – Hearts of Romaine (Tomatoes, Bacon, Croutons, Ranch Dressing)

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Kids’ Entrees – Grilled Citrus-Glazed Chicken

Kids’ Entrees – House-made Shells & Cheese

Kids’ Sides – Steamed Green Beans

Kids’ Sides – Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

Kids’ Sides – Brown Basmati Rice

Kids’ Sides – Goat Cheese Polenta

Kids’ Desserts – Seasonal Fruit

Kids’ Desserts – Signature Puffed Rice Sushi

Kids’ Desserts – Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sundae

Shellfish Allergy-Friendly